miniature camera

noun

, Photography.

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

miniature camera

noun

1. a small camera using 35 millimetre film

Word History and Origins

Origin of miniature camera¹

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

He did, however, plan to try out a different piece of espionage equipment loaned to him by the CIA, a tobacco pouch with a miniature camera hidden in the bottom, and a hole for the camera lens.

From Literature

A Decepticon, complete with its own miniature camera.

From The Verge

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

From The Verge