instant camera

instant camera
a usually portable camera that produces a finished picture shortly after each exposure. Cf. Polaroid (def. 2).
[1960-65]

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Instant camera — The instant camera is a type of camera with self developing film. The most famous are those made by the Polaroid Corporation. Polaroid no longer manufactures such cameras.The invention of modern instant cameras is generally credited to American… …   Wikipedia

  • instant camera — in′stant cam′era n. pht a usu. portable camera that produces a finished picture shortly after each exposure • Etymology: 1960–65 …   From formal English to slang

  • instant camera — a usually portable camera that produces a finished picture shortly after each exposure. Cf. Polaroid (def. 2). [1960 65] …   Useful english dictionary

  • Instant film — is a photographic film that is designed to be used in an instant camera (and, with accessory hardware, with many professional film cameras). The film contains the chemicals needed for developing and fixing the photo, and the instant camera… …   Wikipedia

  • Camera (disambiguation) — Camera may refer to:* Camera, a device used to take photographs, either singly or in sequence ** Still camera, a device used to take photographs, singly *** Instant camera, a type of camera with self developing film ** Digital camera, an… …   Wikipedia

  • instant photography — photography using an instant camera. [1975 80] * * * instant photography noun A system which rapidly produces, sometimes by processing within an instant camera, a positive picture from the original exposed material • • • Main Entry: ↑instance …   Useful english dictionary

  • instant photography — photography using an instant camera. [1975 80] * * * …   Universalium

  • Camera phone — For the song by The Game, see Camera Phone (song). See also: Mobile phone and Videophone The camera phone solution allows to instantly share pictures. As it s automatic and instant, the user does not have to use a cable or removable media to …   Wikipedia

  • Instant replay — For other uses, see Instant replay (disambiguation). Instant replay is the replaying of video footage of an event or incident very soon after it has occurred. In television broadcasting of sports events, instant replay is often used during live… …   Wikipedia

  • Instant replay in baseball — Box containing the console for MLB instant replay reviews at Safeco Field. This console is located in the tunnel between the field and the umpires clubhouse. In Major League Baseball, a system similar to that in the National Hockey League for the …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”