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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

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

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

Right now, you can buy the Mini 11 for $71.99 instead of $79.99 from the retailer when you use the code DORMROOM, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen on the instant camera.

From The Verge • Aug. 10, 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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