Video Camera

The video camera is a piece of electronic Starter Equipment used to detect Ghost Orbs.
==Mechanics ==
When a video camera is , the flip screen will open automatically. If the player is inside the van, they must get off the van for the flip screen to open. The video camera can be used handheld with its built-in display or on a flat surface or a tripod. 
Holding the placement key will show a translucent preview of the video camera and its facing direction, which can be adjusted while holding the placement key by moving the mouse left and right. Be aware that even though certain spots are shown as valid, the camera may tip over or fall due to the geometry or other objects placed on the surface. The video camera will automatically start streaming its video feed to the computer when open or placed.
When the ghost manifests during a ghost event or a hunt, it will cause interference on all nearby video cameras and distort the image on both the built-in display and the video feed. Cameras of higher Tier with a better image quality will be significantly less impacted by ghost interference, aiding players in observing or tracking the ghost during a ghost event or a hunt.
Ghosts may occasionally knock over placed down video cameras within a certain range, forcing players to actively tend to them. Placing a camera on a tripod will reduce the probability of the ghost knocking it over. The stability provided by the tripod will depend on its Tier.
Night vision can be while holding the active video camera or via the computer keyboard. When night vision is turned on, any Ghost Orbs present can be seen through the video camera.
== Tips==
*The video camera's night vision function can be very useful when using a D.O.T.S Projector as the ghost's silhouette may be easier to see with night vision.
* The video camera can also be used to maintain surveillance on areas such as hallways, rooms, and the fuse box. This can allow for easy viewing of certain stationary evidence like Fingerprints, Ghost Writing, EMF Level 5, salt, or D.O.T.S Projector. However, the video feed becomes extremely distorted whenever the ghost manifests during a Ghost Event or a hunt, making observation very difficult.
*It is recommended to turn your flashlight (and room lights) off while using night vision.
==Gallery ==
File:Ghost Orbs on the Go.jpg|A Tier II video camera being used handheld.
File:Video Camera On Tripod New.jpg|A video camera on a tripod
File:Video-camera-knocked-down_0.9.1.0.gif|A video camera being knocked down
==Trivia== 
*The real-life video camera models are:
**Tier I: Sony DCR-TRV260 camcorder (Sony rebranded to Bony)
**Tier II: Panasonic HC-VX1K camcorder (Panasonic rebranded to Parasonic)
**Tier III: Sony Venice Digital Cinema Camera (Sony rebranded to Bony)
==History==
Early Access Alpha 	Early Access Alpha
22 March 2020 	Video cameras are now a starter item.
2 April 2020 	Video cameras can now be rotated on non-VR.
3 April 2020 	A video camera preview is now shown when aiming at a tripod.
6 April 2020 	The hand now shows when holding a video camera.
14 May 2020 	Improved video camera rotation when held in VR.
15 August 2020(Part 3)	Reduced the placement range of video cameras from 3 metres to 1.6 metres.
Early Access 	Early Access
0.3.0 	Changed the video camera model.
0.3.0 	Video feed is now displayed on the video camera.
Category:Equipment
Category:Starter Equipment
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