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point-and-shoot

point-and-shoot

English

Adjective

point-and-shoot (not comparable)

  1. (photography, of a camera) Designed for quick, simple use with minimal configuration.
    • 2005, Julie Adair King, Digital photography for dummies
      The majority of digital cameras are automatic, point-and-shoot models. They offer convenience and ease of use...
    • 2006, Lynne Warren, Encyclopedia of 20th century photography
      The Instamatic was typical of second generation point-and-shoot cameras in that it incorporated artificial illumination and was designed to use color film.