In English, a camera is a device used to capture and store images and videos. It consists of a lens that focuses the light onto a light-sensitive medium, such as film or a digital sensor, to create an image. Cameras come in various forms, including digital cameras, film cameras, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and smartphone cameras. They are commonly used in photography, videography, surveillance, and various other applications to record and preserve visual information. Cameras have evolved over time, from the earliest pinhole cameras to the advanced digital cameras of today, offering increasingly high-resolution images and videos.