(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best instant cameras

No specific suggestions for providers, but just an idea we liked. We bought an Instax cameras (basically Polaroid cameras) and a bunch of film and left them on the front table with the gifts. We asked people to use them all night and take polaroid-like photos, then deposit them in a box.

We got a ton of amazingly goofy photos with them. Loved the retro feel of the film, and the permanence of film over a digital camera seemed to bring out the best in people. It's been 3 years and I still take a few shots with that camera at birthdays, parties, etc. Compliments our DSLR and cell phones nicely. It's a modern take on the "leaving disposable cameras around" idea, better because people can immediately see the photos they took.

We had the Instax 210, no longer made; they replaced it with the Instax wide 300. We both like the wide format onces better, but the square-film Instax mini 9 cameras and film are more widely available.

You need an instant camera because who wouldn't love taking and printing spontaneous pictures!!

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> Lomo Instant Wide

Thank you! Something like this?

https://www.amazon.de/Lomography-LomoInstant-Wide-White-Instant/dp/B0191WRSGQ/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=Lomo+Instant+Wide&qid=1566627548&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I'm pretty sure you can recreate those effects by getting this camera and this film

Kind of like this! But I'll probably buy all the materials individually.

Thanks ! You mean this one ? http://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Spectra-Instant-Film-Camera/dp/B0080DIEUW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452112704

Heh -- err fair prices doesn't exist. Plan on spending about $30. Check Urban Outfitters. I believe they bought out the factory supply.

If you want an option that's still produced and more readily available, look into getting a camera that uses Fuji Instax film like this.

I have a sibling who owns one of those Fujifilm polaroids.

I think the idea of getting an image on film almost right away is really neat.

Based on your comment, you may be interested in this!
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yup. polaroid spirit 600 with built in flash: Polaroid Spirit 600 Vintage Instant Camera w/ Silver/Gray Front https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTX33AQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-7IXDb86NQJNA

Yeah, this was the one I’d been looking at:
Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera - Flamingo Pink, Fujifilm Instant Mini Rainbow Film, and Fujifilm Instax Groovy Camera Case - Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077T8RNNZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HEspDbSSKCWR3

But, if your looking for things that are certain to work, and refurbished.

My concern is that all the pics will be crap because the guests won't have turned on the flash or will just be shooting random arms and legs. Hopefully there are a few gems!


We were going to go along the lines of getting an Instax Mini 9 but after looking at the price of film decided against it (taking into account 100 people taking a few snaps each - one photo turns out crap, one to keep for themselves and one for us). With hindsight it might've worked out more cost efficient and at least we would've had a camera to keep.

this one work wells.
https://www.amazon.com/CAIUL-Rabbit-Self-portrait-Fujifilm-Polaroid/dp/B01NARD89B/ref=sr_1_66?ie=UTF8&qid=1491351591&sr=8-66&keywords=caiul

Instant cameras still exist. The Kodak Printomatic for one.

But there are others if you look for them. None are terribly expensive.

Is this the spectra poloroid you are looking for? There are several for sales used on Amazon. My cousin was looking for one a while back so I happened to still have the link in my email.

> I'm not sure if there is a Instant Camera that allows you to view your image before you print it?

You're (kinda) in luck, the new Fuji Instax SQ10 fits that bill: it's a digital camera which can print instant photos after you view them, add filters, etc. The bad news is it's $250. Also the square film is brand new, so it's more expensive than the more common Mini film.

Otherwise you're looking at something like the Canon Selphy or Instax SP-2 which hooks into your smartphone via Bluetooth and takes Instax Mini film.

I'm sorry you might have paid $100 for a toy.

These films "frame your subjects with cute cartoon scenes," if that's the effect you want, at $1.75 per exposure. Hello Kitty or Winnie the Poo or Mickey Mouse themed films are also available for comparable prices..

This little gizmo seems to let you focus a bit closer and still use the flash.

There are add-on lenses that let you get wider or longer or non-rectilinear or closer.

You could try some color filters here for $90, or the exact same kit here for $40.

The camera is auto-exposure, auto-flash. No amount of fiddling will change that. If you want to influence the exposure there's a little dial to go plus/minus, or you could change the shooting mode - but that's it.

they've got a 7s model which is almost half the price. it just doesn't have as many features and settings as the 50s.

Fujifilm Instax

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Fotocamera Istantanea per Foto Formato 62x46 mm, Bianco fumoso (Smoky White) https://www.amazon.it/dp/B06Y62H8YR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FZUdBbPCVF9MW

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Close, it’s the Fuji Instax Mini 7s

the second one is really a rebranded [fuji instax]
(http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-MINI-7s-White-Camera/dp/B001AK1DOG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1372616832&sr=8-7&keywords=fujifilm+instax) the fuji is also a little less in price.

Fuji Instax Mini

Polaroid do actually have a box


Edit; here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Originals-4846-Photo-Grey/dp/B07DMQTFN6?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-iphone-uk-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07DMQTFN6

I would go with something like this.

Right on, my pleasure. The pack film cameras really aren't that large compared to your garden variety SLR or DSLR. Especially compared to the Instax 210, they are about the same size. The Fuji 210 is actually quite large.

Of course, there are other Fuji instant cameras, like this or this. The print they produce is about half the size of the print of the 210, however. More business card-sized, I'd say.

If you're after consistency and ease of use for wedding guests, I'd probably go with the Instax cameras. They are dead simple (put the pack in the camera, point and shoot), the quality is consistent (Fuji), and you don't have to do any of the peeling that comes with the 100 series films. What you will have to decide is if you can live with the smaller formats that come along with a smaller camera, though. Here is a comparison of the formats I've managed to find. Scroll down to see the size difference.

I can't say that I know of any 35mm camera that shoots anything instant at all. You mentioned the Holga with the 100 series back, but that is ordinarily a 120 film camera that people adapt to shoot 35mm or 100 series Polaroid film. Other than the vast line of Polaroid brand cameras, Fuji Instax cameras, medium format cameras (Mamiya, Hasselblad, Bronica, etc.) and large format (4x5" and above), I've never heard of a camera that shoots with an instant back that also shoots 35mm.

Instax mini is probably the cheapest on the market. Getting it in a specific/ odd color brings the price down more to around $55:
https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-Instant-Camera/dp/B06WWL4JD8?th=1


However, the real cost comes from the film. The cheapest I've seen is still around $1 per photo. It's still a cheaper product compared to a Polaroid alternative.
https://www.amazon.com/FujiFilm-Instax-Mini-Instant-Film/dp/B073PFLRQH?keywords=instax+mini+film&qid=1537394045&s=Electronics&sr=1-1-spons&ref=sr_1_1_sspa&psc=1