A view camera is a type of large format photography equipment that uses a ground glass screen and a series of lenses to produce high-quality images. It allows photographers to see exactly what the final image will look like before taking the picture, hence the name “view” camera. The size of the negative or transparency produced by this type of camera is much larger than that of a 35mm film camera, resulting in greater detail and resolution. View cameras are often used for architectural, landscape, and fine art photography due to their ability to produce high-quality images with great depth and clarity.