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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.
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