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instant camera

American  

noun

  1. a usually portable camera that produces a finished picture shortly after each exposure.


Etymology

Origin of instant camera

First recorded in 1960–65

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The instrument used to record these moments is a kamra-e-faoree, or instant camera.

From Seattle Times Sep. 21, 2023

Advice from Wirecutter: Pick the best instant camera.

From New York Times Apr. 27, 2023

Although it’s our favorite instant camera for parties, it’s not our top pick, mainly because the resulting photo quality is not as great as Fujifilm’s Mini 11.

From The Verge Aug. 23, 2022

This is our favorite instant camera for most people because it’s easy to use and offers good picture quality at a reasonable price point.

From The Verge Aug. 10, 2022

“I mean it’s supposed to look like a six-hundred-series instant camera, from Polaroid’s most popular line. From a distance, yeah, it would pass, but up close it’s obviously a bad facsimile.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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