I'll look for references.

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It\'s the general term for \"Polaroid\" type cameras in which the film is developed within the camera itself:

NPG 8621.1 - AppdxB3
... a. Conventional Photography - Instant-type cameras, self-developing cameras and
single lens reflex cameras provide conventional photography tools that record ...
nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/library/ displayDir.cfm?Internal_ID=N_PG_8621_0001_&page_name=AppdxB3 - 33k - Cached - Similar pages

The Instant Photo
... The first of these self-developing cameras came out in 1948, but it took
another 25 years and 250 million dollar to complete the project. ...
www.sanjuan.edu/schools/arcade/PolaroidCameraJE.html - 16k - Cached - Similar pages

[PDF]Photodocumentation in the Investigation of Child Abuse
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... or injuries to the vagina, cervix, or anus) and 35mm closeup systems to less expensive
and simpler \"bridge\" cameras and instant or self-developing cameras. ...
www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/ojjdp/160939.pdf - Similar pages

Miraculous Photographs - Introduction Page
... Our Lady has directed that the pictures should be taken with Polaroid or other kinds
of instant self-developing cameras, since these pictures develop \"on the ...
www.roses.org/photos/photoint.htm