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point-and-shoot, a. and n.
Brit. |ˌpɔɪnt(ə)n(d)ˈʃuːt|, U.S. |ˌpɔɪnt(ə)n(d)ˈʃut|
Forms: 19– point and shoot, 19– point-and-shoot, 19– point 'n shoot, 19– point 'n' shoot [Also with capital initial(s)]
[‹ point v.1 + and conj.1 + shoot v. With sense A. 2 compare slightly earlier point-and-click adj. at point v.1 Compounds]
A. adj.
1. Photogr. Designating or relating to an automatic camera which, when the shutter-release button is pressed, will take a correctly exposed and focused photograph of a chosen subject; (similarly) designating a video camera with automatic focus. Also: of or relating to photography using such a camera.
In form Point 'n Shoot, a proprietary name in the United States.
1964Daily Mirror 4 Apr. 7 (advt.) Dixons experts in co-operation with world-leading manufacturers bring you point-and-shoot press-button movie making years ahead of its time. 1975Pop. Photogr. Dec. 55/2 (caption) The Diana, a cheap point-and-shoot camera, uses 120 film. 1989Life Autumn 9 (advt.) Vivitar's newest Point 'n' Shoot cameras feature Series 1® lenses. 1991Buying Cameras Mar. 74 Simple to use model that offers the specification of a compact in an SLR layout. Ideal for the point and shoot merchant that wants interchangeable lenses. 1995Camcorder User Apr. 80/1 Sanyo breaks the magic {pstlg}500 barrier with this very basic point-and-shoot lightweight palmcorder. 2000Cats Dec. 25/2 On many point-and-shoot cameras the minimum focus distance is printed right on the front of the camera.
2. Computing. = point-and-click adj. at point v.1 Compounds.
1984Computerworld 5 Nov. 88/4 Dataflex 2.0F reportedly offers such new features as the ability to manage up to 250 data base files..and a point-and-shoot operator interface. 1986National Law Jrnl. (Nexis) 6 Oct. 14 Instead of coding the typing function ‘101’, for example, you should be able to enter an alphabetical menu and use the ‘point and shoot’ method of data entry. 1992Dr. Dobb's Jrnl. Sept. 30/2 (advt.) An intuitive user interface with drop down menus, hot keys, mouse support, optional scroll bars.., point and shoot file selection [etc.]. 2001PC Mag. (Nexis) 5 Nov. 88, I much prefer command entry over point-and-shoot entry.
B. n. Photogr. An automatic camera that without prior adjustment will take a correctly exposed and focused photograph of a chosen subject at a single touch of the shutter-release button.
1991Buying Cameras Mar. 76 There are three main types of compact, the simple point and shoot, the twin lens variety which offers the user a choice of two focal lengths, and the multi-featured zoom autofocus style. 1991Consumers Digest Dec. 91/1 Point-and-shoots are the best choice for the most casual photography. 1995Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch (Nexis) 7 Dec. e27 Electronic imaging's versions of the point-and-shoots are nudging down into the (more) affordable $700 to $1,000 range. 2001Bath Chron. (Nexis) 9 Apr. 28 You don't even need an expensive camera to join—just a basic point and shoot is all it takes. |