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Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Um, I hope it looks even more like a Fisher-Price product?


I actually am cautiously optimistic too.

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Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

whatever7 posted:

So I saw the new Instax mini camera in classic brown. I really like the look of it, no so crazy about the quality of the film output (as far as I can tell from youtube videos). What's your guys' opinions? Is there any similar product in similar price blanket I should look into?
Are you referring to the Mini 90? I kickstarted the Lomo'Instant, I'll check in when it arrives (November/December?) but Lomography isn't famous for their image quality either.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

whatever7 posted:

The link is dead
It works for me? :confused: Try going directly to the Lomo'Instant page? If all else fails, despite the apostrophe you can Google for Lomo'Instant.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

The new display / controls sound like they adopted those from the Mini 50S, so who knows, maybe a future version will adopt those from the Mini 90. Sure would've been nice if they had jumped to that point with this one though.


Edit: actually, the Mini 50S has a self-timer, so it's not even to that point then.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

I haven't used either, so can't give a first-hand opinion. The Lomo'Instant does not exist in production form yet. Both use the same film packs (Instax Mini / Polaroid 300).

The Instax Mini 90 seems to be a bit "tighter" or more "professional" unit, uses a modern rechargeable battery, has a digital display, etc. It can do multiple exposures, but only up to 2. It can do long exposures, but only up to 10 seconds.

The Lomo'Instant seems to be the more "creative" unit. Uses 4 AAA batteries. Has physical levers / controls instead of a digital display. Can do unlimited multiple exposures. Can do unlimited length exposures. Has more optional lens attachments. Likely to be even more "plastic-y" than the Fujifilm camera. May not have as high of a lens quality. Lets you do painfully hipsterish things like attach a fisheye lens and an orange color gel.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Hacking Bulb Mode & Multi Exposure into an Instax Wide

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Steamcrunk posted:

I have a question about the Lighten, Normal, and Darken settings, because my used camera came without the instruction book: are they controlling shutter speed or flash brightness?
Shutter speed, the flash fires the same way every time.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Fart Car '97 posted:

I just bought a used Instax mini 90 and some film on ebay so gently caress me I guess

Integral film is a different and also fun thing though, so enjoy it and be happy I say

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

evensevenone posted:

Are there any legit cameras/bodies/backs that use Instax Wide film? I have a 300 but the focus seems kinda soft and obviously it's pretty limited. It also seems like Instax is now the only mainstream film option unless I've missed something.

Yes, besides the Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 there is also the Lomo'Instant Wide.

I don't have experience with the Wide but I kickstarted the original Lomo'Instant and it is a fun toy.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Fujifilm has announced a new version of their Instax printer. It has an increased resolution and now needs only 10 seconds to expose.
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/7/2/12072248/fujifilm-instax-share-printer-review-smartphone

Amazon shows the Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2 as available for preorder with shipment on July 15.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Yes, I have mixed feelings because it seems like cheating to digitally expose instant film, but it looks like fun and I kinda want one.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

There are now two new cameras for the Instax Mini format.

The Lomo'Instant Automat:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lomography/the-lomoinstant-automat-camera

"shutter speed, aperture and flash output adjust automatically for impeccably lit shots in any and every light situation."


The Leica Sofort:
https://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Sofort

"the Leica Sofort is focused on you – not only in Selfie mode, but with all its other settings, too:

Macro
Bulb
Automatic
Self timer
Party and People
Sport and Action
Double Exposure
Selfie"

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

404notfound posted:

Instax Square coming:

Landing site: http://instax.com/square/


Interesting. They did the obvious thing for image area:

(Height x Width)
Instax Mini: 62 x 46 mm
Instax Square: 62 x 62 mm
Instax Wide: 62 x 99 mm

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Engadget hands-on with the Leica Sofort:
https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/20/leica-sofort-instax-camera-hands-on/

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

OK, I guess Fujifilm made a decision to get big into the licensing / rebadging game. There's going to be a Michael Kors edition:

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/21/12993216/michael-kors-fujifilm-instax-camera

https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/21/michael-kors-x-fujifilm-instax-mini-70/

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Modifying Instax cameras to use vintage lenses:
https://www.lomography.com/magazine/325005-analogue-artisan-albertino-on-the-magic-of-instant-photography-and-modified-cameras

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Amazon is currently doing 25% off on the second generation Instax Mini printer:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTKG6RA

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

The Instax Square camera and film are now officially announced.

http://instax.com/square/







https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/19/fujifilm-instax-square-sq10/

Available for Pre-order at your favorite supplier, to be released on May 8, 2017.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

BANME.sh posted:

That thing is pretty thin, I wonder if it's actually shooting onto the film or if it's projecting the digital copy onto the film like what the instax printer does. I am betting that's what they're doing.

I am betting that as well.


There are rumors/leaks that there will later be a cheaper camera that lacks the digital features and just takes photos directly onto film.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Chill Callahan posted:

Thinking about dropping some $$$ on an Instax 500AF. Anybody have any good/bad experiences with it?

Also has Fuji released anything on the longevity of Instax Wide production? Getting worried due to the new square format camera and the announcement discontinuing some Superia stuff.

Personally I think the addition of Instax Square and Instax Mini Monochrome are a vote of confidence in the Instax film products.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

The Verge reviews the Instax Square SQ10:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/2/15725890/fujifilm-instax-sq10-review-instant-polaroid-digital-camera

There are things they like about it but feel that considering "it’s now simultaneously a digital camera, too... the company might not have taken that second idea far enough."
Of course The Verge is a technology/gadget site, so maybe that's partly because of the viewpoint they're coming from.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Lomography wasted no time creating a camera for the new Instax Square format:

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/8/29/16219488/lomo-instant-square-announcement-price-release-date



Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Yeah sounds like just the last step in Impossible taking over that whole deal.

Will be interesting to watch the Instax Square vs Impossible market shake out.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001



Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Fuji is going to make a version of the Instax Share SP-2 printer for their Instax Square film format, called the Instax Share SP-3.







It should be available sometime next month.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/24/16537272/fujifilm-instax-share-sp3-square-film-printer


Still no word on an analog Instax Square (although there is the Lomo of course)

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

You're not weird, I also think a lot of the appeal is going fully analog. For the square format the only option is the Lomo'Instant Square. For the mini format besides the Mini 90 the counterpart would probably be the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Schneider Heim posted:

Okay! Instax is huge here so I'd rather stick to that (and I'm a Fuji shooter anyway).

How many packs of film would you guys bring to, say, a house party?

To be clear, I was referring to Instax square format, not Polaroid/Impossible.

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Fuji finally announced the analog Instax Square, comes out May 25 for $130

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/14/17353610/fujifilm-square-format-analog-instax-camera-sq6

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Fuji also announced Instax Square film packs where the framing is black instead of white

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Sarern posted:

Wait there is monochrome Instax film? I don't think my wallet can survive that.

Sorry, wallet
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1291092-REG
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1371475-REG

Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

girl pants posted:

Is this because of that kerfuffle with Polaroid?

AFAIK they are not discontinuing the standard white, so I doubt this is in relation

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Rastor
Jun 2, 2001

Lomo is embracing attachments with their newest Instax Square camera

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lomography/the-diana-instant-square-camera



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