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Instant Camera

Cameras such as those made by Polaroid were a common sight before the widespread adoption of digital cameras. They were often personally purchased by aircrew for capturing memorable images, but they also served a practical purpose. Instant cameras allowed crews to quickly document subjects such as intercepted aircraft, mission events, and other items of interest without the delay associated with traditional film processing.

In DCS, the instant camera can be opened with a keybind, and the shutter can be activated with a separate keybind. The text below the image can be modified during flight by selecting the text field with the mouse cursor.

💡 Due to current limitations, the Instant Camera cannot be used in VR.

Your Instant Camera shots are stored in the Saved Games/DCS_F14/Instant Camera directory.