telecamera

A photographer uses a telecamera to capture a distant mountain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A telecamera is a type of camera designed to take photographs of distant objects, often used in surveillance, astronomy, or wildlife observation. It typically incorporates a telephoto lens to magnify faraway subjects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The scientist used a telecamera to capture images of the bird species from a safe distance. (A camera for photographing distant objects.)
  • Security personnel installed a telecamera at the entrance to monitor the parking lot. (A surveillance camera for long-range viewing.)

Advanced Usage

• "to operate a telecamera": to control or use a long-distance camera.

  • The wildlife photographer had to operate the telecamera carefully to avoid disturbing the animals. (To manage a camera for remote photography.)

• "telecamera footage": video or images recorded by a telecamera.

  • The telecamera footage revealed the rare comet's trajectory across the night sky. (Recorded material from a long-distance camera.)

Variants and Related Words

• Telephoto lens (n): a camera lens that magnifies distant objects, often used with a telecamera.

  • He attached a telephoto lens to his telecamera for better zoom. (A lens for long-range photography.)

• Telephotography (n): the art or process of taking photographs of distant objects.

  • Telephotography requires stable equipment and clear atmospheric conditions. (The practice of using a telecamera.)

Synonyms

• Long-distance camera: a camera designed for capturing images far away.
• Remote camera: a camera operated from a distance, often for surveillance.

Related Idioms

• "to have a telecamera eye": (informal) to be very observant of distant details.
  • The scout had a telecamera eye, spotting the enemy camp miles away. (To have exceptional long-range vision.)