the individual who is responsible for operating the camera, under the direction of the film's director and director of photography (or cinematography)  

The camera operator sets up, moves, and operates the camera and is responsible for the audio. He or she must work with the director and producer to avoid potential problems.

The crew member, reporting directly to the director of photography, who physically handles and operates the camera.

  works in close collaboration with the DP and the director to determine the camera’s position and movement during a shot, witch s/he physically executes.

Runs the camera during shooting. On low-budget films, the D.P. may also serve as the Operator. The camera operator is responsible for keeping the action in frame, and responding quickly to the action [..]

The camera operator physically controls and operates the camera during filming, under the direction of the D.P. (Director of Photography). The camera operator works closely with both A.C.’s as well. T [..]

This person is responsible for setting up and operating the mechanical camera crane also known as the “jib arm”. The jib arm is primarily used for large establishing shots that require substantial ele [..]