miniature camera

American  

noun

Photography.

1. a small camera using film that is 35 millimeters wide or less.

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miniature camera British  

noun

1. a small camera using 35 millimetre film

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Etymology

Origin of miniature camera

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

A tube of lipstick hiding a miniature camera, issued to female K.G.B. spies during the 1970s.

From New York Times

The surgeon uses small incisions to place a miniature camera and surgical tools that are controlled with a robotic-assisted surgical device.

From Washington Post

A Decepticon, complete with its own miniature camera.

From The Verge

“Albums suck. Albums are just miniature camera rolls,” he says.

From The Verge

Today, miniature camera systems in cellphones can capture high-definition videos.

From New York Times