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subminiature

subminiature

8.9
A very small camera that uses a tiny film format
  • noun
  • /ˌsʌbˈmɪnɪtʃər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subminiatura
  • The photographer used a subminiature camera to capture detailed images despite its small size.

Examples

  • He demonstrated how to load the subminiature film into the tiny camera.

  • Many collectors are interested in vintage subminiature cameras from the 1960s.

  • SLB Series subminiature load cells, or load buttons, are offered for compression-only applications in the 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 750, and 1,000 lbs. full-scale range for flat surfaces.

    Academic text (2004)

Synonyms

microcamera
vssubminiature
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A very small camera that records tiny details or helps record without being seen

focuses on small camera size or the film format smaller than 35mm
minicam
vssubminiature
  • Specialized
5.3

A very small camera used by doctors to see inside the body

applies to a small camera or film size not specifically medical use

How Small

microcamera
  • Specialized
1 4.8
subminiature
  • Specialized
8.9

Surface Forms

subminiature singular
subminiatures plural

Morphology

subminiature = miniature (transparent) = sub + miniature

The compound is formed by adding 'sub-' to 'miniature' to indicate a camera/format smaller than standard miniature sizes; the technical usage is predictable from its parts.

Etymology

Subminiature comes from the parts sub- 'below' and miniature 'small model', so it points to something very small. So a subminiature camera is a camera much smaller than the usual 35 mm models.