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Lens

By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com

Definition: The physical unit on a camcorder that captures the visual image being recorded. Lenses can be used to zoom in on an object or capture a vast space or scene. There are many different types of lenses that can be used on camcorders, including wide angle and telephoto.
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