インスタントカメラ
いんすたんとかめら
noun
instant camera
1.
instant camera
A camera that develops and prints a photograph immediately after the picture is taken. In Japan, Fujifilm's Instax line is the dominant brand.
インスタントカメラで写真を撮った。
I took a photo with an instant camera.
結婚式でインスタントカメラが大活躍した。
The instant camera saw a lot of use at the wedding.
最近、若者の間でインスタントカメラがまた流行っている。
Lately instant cameras are popular among young people again.
Loanword. The classic Polaroid-style format that produces a printed photo within seconds. Saw a retro revival in Japan from the 2010s onward.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- インスタントカメラで撮る: to take a photo with an instant camera
- インスタントカメラのフィルム: instant camera film
- 使い捨てカメラ: disposable camera (a related but distinct product)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- チェキ: Cheki — Fujifilm Instax brand name, used as a generic word for instant cameras and prints
- ポラロイド: Polaroid — the original brand; sometimes used generically