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video camera

A video camera emoji, often used to represent filming or recording videos.

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Unicode
U+1F4F9
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category

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camcordercameratbtvideo

Platform Meanings

Apple
On Apple platforms, this emoji appears as a classic camcorder with a red recording light, symbolizing video recording.
Google
Google's version shows a modern digital video camera, commonly associated with capturing home movies or live events.
Twitter
Twitter displays it as a compact handheld video camera, typically used to indicate filming, vlogging, or sharing video content.
Unicode Official
The Unicode Consortium defines this emoji as 'VIDEO CAMERA', representing devices used for recording moving images.

Introduction

The 📹️ emoji depicts a video camera and is widely used to signify the act of recording videos, whether for personal memories, professional content creation, or live streaming. It conveys themes related to filmmaking, vlogging, surveillance, or simply watching recorded footage. People often use this emoji when discussing movies, YouTube content, security cameras, or any scenario involving visual documentation. Its nostalgic design—reminiscent of older camcorders—can also evoke retro tech aesthetics. Depending on context, it may express excitement about creating content, curiosity about what’s being filmed, or even caution (e.g., 'Big Brother is watching'). It pairs well with other media-related emojis like 🎥, 📽️, or 📸 to emphasize multimedia themes.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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