Point-and-shoot
[point-n-shoot] /ˈpɔɪnt nˈʃut/
adjective
1.
of or denoting a camera that does not require manual adjustment of shutter speed, focus, aperture, etc.
noun
2.
a camera with such automatic features.
adjective
1.
of or relating to a camera in which the lens aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted
adjective
pertaining to a camera interface with automatic or preset controls, esp. for focus and shutter speed
noun
a camera with automatic or preset controls, esp. for focus and shutter speed
Word Origin
1975-80
Usage Note
point-and-shoot, v
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