Cool facts
Catches light. A camera works by letting light in through a lens and capturing it, either on film or on a digital sensor, to create a picture.
Film or digital. Old cameras stored images chemically on light-sensitive film, while modern cameras use an electronic sensor to record them digitally.
Born in the 1800s. The camera was invented back in the 19th century and has kept improving ever since.
Pictures and movies. Cameras can capture both still photos and moving videos, which is why they're used in films, TV, and on your phone.
More than selfies. Cameras help in art, entertainment, and even science research, capturing things our eyes can't always see.
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