instant camera

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of instant camera

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

A few years earlier, his mother had given him a Polaroid instant camera for Christmas.

From New York Times

Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 9 instant camera is available for $64.99 in select colorways at Walmart and for slightly more at Amazon.

From The Verge

It’s the tree that saw my younger son’s mouth drop open that year Santa borrowed his new instant camera to take a photo of a reindeer’s eye.

From Washington Post

In addition to the instant camera, the bundle includes a 10-pack of Instax film, an assortment of picture frames, and pins for hanging your prints.

From The Verge

Film-wise, the battery-powered instant camera uses a larger Instax Wide film that’s about twice the size of a credit card.

From The Verge