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The '''pencam''' is a handheld camera shaped like a pen (hence the name) which is used by the ''[[Countdown]]'' [[lexicographer]] to point out words of interest in the dictionary. The word is also highlighted in post-production, the only real post-prod flourish in the otherwise practically as-live show. Occasionally the pencam is used as a close-up camera if the the DC guest brings in something that they want to show to the world.  
 
The '''pencam''' is a handheld camera shaped like a pen (hence the name) which is used by the ''[[Countdown]]'' [[lexicographer]] to point out words of interest in the dictionary. The word is also highlighted in post-production, the only real post-prod flourish in the otherwise practically as-live show. Occasionally the pencam is used as a close-up camera if the the DC guest brings in something that they want to show to the world.  
  
 
[[Category:Terminology]]
 
[[Category:Terminology]]

Revision as of 21:24, 14 December 2008

The Countdown Pencam.

The pencam is a handheld camera shaped like a pen (hence the name) which is used by the Countdown lexicographer to point out words of interest in the dictionary. The word is also highlighted in post-production, the only real post-prod flourish in the otherwise practically as-live show. Occasionally the pencam is used as a close-up camera if the the DC guest brings in something that they want to show to the world.