instant camera
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of instant camera
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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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
Images captured by an instant camera aren’t as pristine or perfect as modern digital cameras, but their soft images and imperfections are often a big part of the allure.
From The Verge ● Jun. 25, 2022
Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the old-school instant camera.
From The Verge ● Jun. 25, 2022
Ed had brought his dad’s instant camera to take the picture, and Joey had scanned it in.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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