All About the 📷 (Camera) Emoji

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Discover what this emoji (and others like it) represents

Co-authored by Anyah Le Gilmore-Jones and Janice Tieperman

Last Updated: November 9, 2023 Fact Checked

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The 📷 (camera) emoji resembles a simple Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera, a type of film-based camera that pre-dates digital cameras and camera phones. Despite its vintage look, this emoji has become a mainstay in online photography discussions, including social media posts (like Instagram). We’ll cover everything you need to know about this straightforward emoji, including how to use it in your own texts and posts, along with other similar emojis you can use in its place.

Things You Should Know

• The 📷 (camera) emoji is used in online conversations or posts related to photography.
• Alternatively, the 📷 (camera) emoji is used to credit photographers when posting their work online.
• You can copy and paste the emoji here: 📷

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📷 (Camera) Emoji Meaning

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   The 📷 (camera) emoji is used to post about or discuss photography. Although phone cameras may be one of the most common ways to take pictures in this day and age, the image of a classic SLR camera still invokes the spirit of photography outside of the professional photography community. People use it in all sorts of discussions about or related to photography, be it in text conversations or on Instagram posts.

   • Person A: “Sorry, I’ll be out next week since I’ll be at a wedding in Italy.”
     Person B: “OMG, take lots of pictures!! 📷📷📷”
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   The 📷 (camera) emoji can be used to credit photographers. In photo-centric hobbies (like cosplay and modeling), it’s common for people to hire photographers for their photoshoots. When posting the edited shots online, the 📷 (camera) emoji is commonly used to give credit to the photographer.

   • “Check out my Jayce cosplay! 📷: Aidan R. King”
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How to Use the 📷 (Camera) Emoji

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   Discuss cameras or other photography-related topics with the 📷 (camera) emoji. Whether you’re active in an online photography group or just chatting about some pics you snapped on a trip, the 📷 is a versatile way to add some visual flair to your messages.

   • “I love your new camera. 📷 Do you like it better than your old one?”
   • “Was taking an early morning walk and had to 📷 a picture of this fox I saw! 🦊”
   • “I thought I saw one of my favorite actors in London today, but he was moving so quickly that I couldn’t ask for a picture. 📷”
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   Credit a photographer if you’re posting a photo you didn’t take yourself. Crediting your photographer is a courteous way to acknowledge their hard work (and maybe even help them net future clients). Before posting a new shot to social media, use the 📷 (camera) emoji to let the world know who captured the pics.

   • “Took some shots by this gorgeous waterfall last weekend! 📷: Gabriel Lucas”
   • “I love the way this Princess Rosalina cosplay turned out!! 🌟🌠 📷: JT Photography”
   • “I can’t believe my little sister is finally married 🥺💗🌹 📷: Daniel K. Lee”
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Similar Emojis

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   📸 (camera with flash) emoji The 📸 (camera with flash) emoji can be used pretty interchangeably with the 📷 (camera) emoji. Some people might prefer posting photo credits with the 📸 (camera with flash) emoji since it represents the physical act of photography, but it really just comes down to personal preference.

   • “Another family photo for the books! 📸”
   • “Check out my new headshot! 📸: Yara Silva”
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   🎥 (movie camera) emoji The 🎥 (movie camera) emoji is more associated with cinema and is commonly used when discussing movies in some shape or form. Similar to the 📸 (camera) emoji, the 🎥 (movie camera) emoji can be used to provide videography credits.

   • “Heading to the movies with my bestie this weekend! 🎥💙”
   • “It was an honor to be part of my friend Connor’s indie film! 🎥: Connor Riley”
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   📹 (video camera) emoji Like the 🎥 (movie camera) emoji, the 📹 (video camera) emoji is used to discuss movies and videos, and can also be used as a way of giving credit to a videographer. People might use the 📹 (video camera) emoji more often than the 🎥 (movie camera) emoji when discussing videos that they themselves recorded.

   • “My cat is doing the silliest stuff rn… 😹 You can bet I’m getting it all on camera! 📹”
   • “Check out this video of my grandma’s surprise birthday party! 📹: Stefan Novik”
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