kuvakamera

kuvakamera is a term that refers to a type of camera. The word itself is a compound, often seen in Finnish, where "kuva" translates to "picture" or "image" and "kamera" translates to "camera". Therefore, kuvakamera literally means "picture camera" or "image camera". In practice, this term is generally used to distinguish a standard photographic camera from other types of cameras, such as video cameras or specialized scientific cameras. It emphasizes the camera's primary function of capturing still images.

While the term might seem redundant in contexts where "camera" is universally understood to mean a device for taking pictures, its use can be helpful for clarity. For instance, in technical discussions or product descriptions where various imaging devices might be mentioned, specifying "kuvakamera" ensures that the intended device is a still photography camera. It's not a specific brand or model of camera, but rather a descriptive label. The concept is similar to using phrases like "still camera" in English to differentiate from a video camera.