Instant Cameras
If you have someone under 20 years old in your life, you probably know that photo prints are in fashion again. I’m not necessarily referring to darkroom prints on fiber paper, but prints made from disposable cameras that appear in an envelope after being sent “somewhere” and, more so, prints from instant cameras. FUJIFILM and the INSTAX series of cameras have been popular for years, but several other brands have entered the market and are making
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FUJIFILM has just released INSTAX Mini 11 that has so many improvements, they skipped a number when choosing its name. It is available in a choice of five colors (Blush pink, Charcoal Gray,
FUJIFILM’s series of INSTAX Mini cameras have been some of the most popular cameras of the past few years, despite their being instant film cameras. There is the simple pleasure of producing a physical print after each photo you take; it’s a unique keepsake of the moment. But for those times when uniqueness might not be the ultimate requirement, when you want to be able to share your images with others, there’s the INSTAX Mini LiPlay
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Get a preview of the fun and exciting FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera with this video, starring Jake Estes. There is a lot to love in this digital/instant film hybrid, which is now the smallest Instax camera in FUJIFILM’s lineup. This ultra-portable, mobile app for sending photos to the camera for printing and editing, and ability to choose one of three colors (
The world of the FUJIFILM hybrid cameras just got more awesome, because the latest cameras got smaller and cooler. FUJIFILM is rolling out the INSTAX Mini LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera and some funky celebratory INSTAX Mini Confetti Instant Film. The INSTAX Mini LiPlay camera weighs just over a pound and measures 5.8
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Do you have undeveloped rolls of film that have been sitting around forever? Maybe you don't even realize that you have unprocessed rolls from the "good ol' days of analog" in an old camera bag or a dresser drawer. Now is the time to look into this matter and have the chance to explore and share your memories, perhaps even rediscover events and people that memory has left behind.
On this week's episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we welcome the directors of
Just when you thought you were saved from the Upside Down, Polaroid Originals brings you the Stranger Things Edition i-Type Camera and instant film. The original OneStep Polaroid camera, from 1977 (for those of you who may remember the 1970s), was the inspiration for the design of this analog instant camera. However, in an homage to its television-series namesake, the camera features a design like that iconic Polaroid of
It is nice to see that instant photography is far from dead. Now, it has even gone digital! Canon is adding two cameras to its portable printer lineup: the IVY CLIQ and IVY CLIQ+. These instant camera printers, as Canon calls them, can snap digital pictures and then produce fun 2 x 3" prints on the spot. Being super portable,
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Instant photography is making a huge comeback, and today Shawn Steiner from B&H is giving us a quick preview of Canon’s latest instant cameras: the IVY CLIQ and IVY CLIQ+. These models blend digital imaging systems with ZINK printing technology to make it easy to snap a photo and print it out no matter where you go. The CLIQ+
Fujifilm has just released the instax SQUARE SQ20, continuing its push in the unique realm of hybrid digital cameras. Successor to the SQ10, the SQ20 operates on the same premise—it's a digital camera at heart, with the ability to output square-format, 2.4 x 2.4" filmic prints of your shots on the fly. The pluses of this workflow reside in the application of creative filters and effects to your shots, the ability to pick and choose which shots get printed, and, of course, the ability to re-print your favorite images to share with a friend.
Expanding its instant film lineup, or perhaps squaring-up the lineup, Fujifilm has just announced its newest instant film camera, the instax SQUARE SQ6. Distinct from the SQUARE SQ10, the new SQ6 is a purely analog instant film camera, forgoing the hybrid digital/film technology in favor for a simpler design, akin to the popular instax mini-series of cameras. Sharing elements from the instax mini and the SQ10, the SQ6 accepts
With the holidays rapidly approaching, now is the time to stock up on gifts for family and friends. And while you’re looking for gifts for others, you may find something to share with people shopping for you. For those who thrive on instant gratification, why not get them an instant camera?
The Polaroid
It’s not news that instant film has been booming once again in recent years, and 2017 has proven to be a hallmark year for the genre, with new cameras and films being introduced. With a niche that has gone from near extinction to one of the most popular and fun format of photography today, and the subsequent overwhelming number of options on the market today, here’s a look at everything there is to offer.
The Cameras
While all grouped into the genre of instant-film photography, we can further split this into two sub-genres: instax and Polaroid
As film continues its resurgence, 2017 saw several introductions to the photography world that continue to inspire film enthusiasts everywhere. Ranging from new films, the rebirth of an old film, new cameras, and even digital innovations for film shooters, 2017 marks another year for film’s regrowth in popularity.
Polaroid Originals
One of the most exciting new, or sort of new, prospects in the film game is Polaroid Originals. Picking up where Impossible left off, Polaroid Originals is the rebranded continuation of the company that kept
Enjoy digital images and physical prints with the Kodak PRINTOMATIC Instant Digital Camera. Combining a 10MP point-and-shoot with ZINK printing technology, you can capture moments quickly and easily and then almost immediately share the physical photographs with your friends. The camera is compact to make it easy to carry around as you go about your day, ensuring you always have it on hand. Color and black-and-white