Image 1 of 7. Image 2 of 7. Image 3 of 7. Image 4 of 7. Image 5 of 7. Image 6 of 7. Image 7 of 7. Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic. It looks like a proper grown-up camera next to the Instax Mini Reasons to avoid - Lack of handgrip - Tiny viewfinder. Image 1 of 3. Image 2 of 3. Image 3 of 3. Fujifilm Instax Wide Instax prints are tiny, right?
Not with this chunky camera's wide prints. Image size: 99x62mm. Minimum shooting distance: 40cm. Exposure modes: Dark, Normal, Light. Reasons to avoid - Bulky design - Tiny viewfinder. Polaroid Go. Film type: Polaroid Go instant film. Image size: 4. Shooting modes: Automatic, double exposure. Reasons to avoid - Struggles with bright sunlight - Film is pricier than Instax Mini. Image 1 of 6. Image 2 of 6. Image 3 of 6. Image 4 of 6. Image 5 of 6. Image 6 of 6.
Flash: Built-in with flash suppression mode. Reasons to avoid - Tiny viewfinder - Lacks a proper handgrip. Polaroid Now. Lens: Lens 1: Reasons to avoid - Expensive per shot - Inconsistent outdoors. Fujifilm instax Mini LiPlay. Sensor size: 4. Film type: instax Mini.
Image size: 1. Minimum shooting distance: 10cm. Viewfinder: LCD screen. Reasons to avoid - Clunky app - App doesn't edit photos. Image 1 of 8. Image 2 of 8. Image 3 of 8. Image 4 of 8. Image 5 of 8. Image 6 of 8. Image 7 of 8. Image 8 of 8. Kodak Smile Instant Print Camera. Image size: 2x3in. Minimum shooting distance: Not given.
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro. Image size: 3x3in. Still, it can be sluggish to start up and printing a picture takes around 10 seconds — much slower than our current favorite, the Fuji Instax Mini 9. The credit card-sized prints it produces are much more detailed, though, with colors more like a traditional 35mm photo than the dream-like lomographic effects seen with other instant film.
Battery life typically stretches to two packs of 10 images, but even with an SD card installed, it won't take any more pictures once you're out of film. The 8MP sensor is merely on par with today's entry-level smartphones, and with no built-in screen, you'll need a computer to review your digital snaps. It seems a lot simpler than other hybrid cameras, but built-in Bluetooth support lets it perform double duty as a portable printer.
Being able to turn your smartphone snaps into physical prints gives it an edge over bulkier instant cameras, and it's sensibly priced too. If the Instax Mini 11 see above looks just a little too toy-like for your tastes, the Mini 40 is a more design-centric alternative. It has the same retro styling as Fuji's more expensive instant cameras, only underneath the skin it's mechanically identical to the Mini With variable shutter speed, an automatic flash and auto exposure system that work together to ensure more of your photos produce usable results, and an adjustable lens barrel that's purpose-built for selfies, it's easy to recommend for both newcomers to instant film, and those that already appreciate the medium.
It uses Instax Mini film packs, which is still among the most affordable kinds on the market. There are no extra features, shooting modes or accessories to think about, which might put off anyone looking to get creative with their photography, and it also carries a price premium at launch. That makes it less easy to recommend than the Mini Big hardly covers it. The Instax Wide is the size of an old-fashioned medium-format rangefinder camera, even a small folding field camera.
You power up with a spring-loaded switch around the shutter release, which extends the 95mm lens. The Instax wide format is much larger than a digital sensor, so this equates to a moderate wide-angle lens.
For a big camera, though, the Instax Wide has a tiny viewfinder. It takes practice even to get your eye lined up with the eyepiece. Shaped like the Instagram logo and very much targeted at the kind of younger user who shares their creations on the platform, the camera runs on a pair of CR2 batteries and spits out 6. Instax square prints feel like more serious photographs, with their larger size giving your subject more room to breathe.
Fujifilm throws in orange, purple and green flash filters to allow for an instant injection of colour into images, and as the body is nowhere near as cumbersome as some of the other options here, it ends up being as convenient to carry as it is fun to use.
Combining retro-analogue charm with modern-day digital credentials, this is essentially a basic, low-resolution digital camera with a printer built-in for making instant snapshots. This gives you the opportunity to properly frame up your subject, and check it's something you actually want to print, before wasting expensive film it uses Instax mini. One of the gimmicks of the LiPlay is the function to record a sound along with your image capture and "embed" it on to your print in the shape of a QR code.
You can then gift that to a friend and ask them to scan the code to playback the sound - modern digital ways are much easier though so how much you bother with that remains questionable.
You might find that purchasing an Instax mini printer is a better option for better quality prints, but the LiPlay is a fun option for kids and parties.
Instant cameras might seem a little old-school in , but they're definitely still being made. Inspired by retro cameras from the days when analogue film was the norm, these modern remakes are designed to recapture the accessible fun of point-and-shoot photography.
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to buy an instant camera in Unlike smartphone photography, instant cameras give you a physical print to hold in your hands straight away, stick on the fridge or share with your friends.
Another bonus is how easy it is to shoot with an instant camera. The best options are really simple to use, making it straightforward to capture warm vintage prints. Most feature just a handful of buttons and limited shooting modes, leaving you free to focus on framing. That means they can be a great way for kids to get into photography, too. Analogue photography has enjoyed a revival in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of going away any time soon.
Instant cameras let you have a slice of the throwback pie without the steep learning curve, expense and hassle of more complicated film photography techniques.
Instax Mini The most common instant film format, producing pictures measuring just 62 x 46mm. Instax Square Fuji's take on the square format film popularized by Polaroid. Camera support for these 62 x 62mm photos is more limited. Instax Wide Twice the size of instax mini and twice the price, but photos measure a meatier 99 x 62mm.
Polaroid Film designed for vintage Polaroid type cameras. It can also be used in the Impossible I-1 and OneStep 2. Polaroid Zink 2x3 Credit-card sized instant film that uses heat-sensitive ink to produce images.
Colors are more traditional than Instax. Compatible with many Zink-based cameras and printers. There's only one way to test instant cameras, and it isn't by pixel-peeping resolution charts — for these analogue snappers, it's all about real-world use.
Light and bright colours are you friend. This type of film responds the best in well-lit environments and with the use of flash. Some instant cameras have certain light dials that will light up with the cameras suggested setting.
Shoot with the light behind you. Direct light is what blows out the photo. Keep steady, especially in the dark. This has to do with shutter speed: its open longer in darker settings.
Embrace the uniqueness of each photo! No two polaroids will be the same — lean into the unpredictability. Be patient with the picture. It takes about minutes for a coloured photo to emerge. While this is happening keep the picture somewhere warm and shield it from light until the photo has fully developed. You can keep it in your pocket or face down on a clean, dry surface. About the Author Lydia B.
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