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

The Polaroid Go, Polaroid’s new $99.99 instant camera seems tiny.

From The Verge

Polaroid claims the Polaroid Go is the smallest instant camera it’s made yet, but the real test is if any compromises in quality had to be made to get that smaller size.

From The Verge

The Go might not have solved those problems, but the size and the cute design might be worthwhile trade-offs for someone who views their instant camera as an accessory as much as they do a tool.

From The Verge

Through the lens of an instant camera, through the eyes of an outsider, oft-neglected corners of America take on a very different cast.

From Washington Times

He explored ideas using the instant camera, making composites of Polaroid images out of male and female body parts to create hermaphroditic characters.

From New York Times