digital camera

noun

: a camera that records images as digital data instead of on film

Examples of digital camera in a Sentence

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Victoria took the moment on land to get some shots, posing for David’s digital camera. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026 Honestly, our phones probably have superior tech at this point, but there is something special about bringing a digital camera with you to college parties and uploading the folder the next day (for better or worse). Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 Although the company pioneered digital camera technology, its leadership remained deeply committed to its highly profitable film business for too long. Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Only a handful of top-tier, large-sensor digital camera models have been approved under the program, including those made by ARRI, RED, Sony, and Panavision. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for digital camera

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of digital camera was in 1976

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“Digital camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20camera. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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digital camera

noun
: a camera that records images as digital data instead of on film
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