Instax SQ40 Review | Get Creative With This Simple Camera

In this video, I discuss the Instax SQ40! It is an instant film camera made by fujifilm, perfect for photographers who love to snap pictures on the go.
I go over specs and features, how it compares to other instax cameras, different modes, and best practices. I'll share some of my own experiences; what worked, what didn't, and what I learned along the way! Throughout the video I'll show off some of my own Instax square photos taken with this camera to illustrate different features and settings.
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[@JamieMPhoto]

I think the Square is superior compositionally even to Instax Wide. I think you're the best Instax user!

[@angellotorresg8402]

I really hope they release a sq99

[@qnetx]

I usually put a piece of black electrical or gaffer tape over the flash.

[@florian_kopr]

@yvonne hanson just for info, these cr2 are common camera batteries and there are cr2 akkucells which are rechargeable and work totally fine, I use them in other cameras!

[@Poverello2001]

Great review of this camera. I’d love it if Fuji made an Instax Square EVO. It would definitely be a game changer for me.

[@calvinchung-2qsh807]

Awesome and fun review! We need a Fuji Square Evoooo

[@TVRomulo]

Super cool video and shots! I use several Instax but my favorite is the SQ6 because it has a dedicated button to turn off the flash and in macro mode it takes portraits with an incredible bukeh

[@outtathyme5679]

Those batteries are pretty easy to find in drugstores here in the US

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

You can get USB rechargeable CR2 batteries. I have been using these batteries with my EOS 300X

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

That would be sweet! I'll have a look for them!

[@FluffyMonoc]

My niece wants an instant camera for her 18th birthday. The Polaroid Now is so clunky and film is so ridiculously expensive, so Instax is the obvious alternative, but I just don't like the Sq40 has no controls whatsoever. Not even that flash-off switch. And according to Fuji it fires _every time_ and some reviews mention covering it can seriously mess up exposure. 😶

[@vidgrod695]

Have a look at the sQ1 it's a much better camera because it has loads of features like double exposure, you can select the focus snd you can turn off the flash

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Great review! I've worked with the Instax Mini format before and wasn't too pleased. I would love to try the Square format, but I don't want to spring for the cost, so it's waiting for someone nearby to get one for me to borrow! As for the batteries, yeah, they're expensive. I have several SLRs that take these batteries, but they last forever!

[@davidfurmage9573]

Fun review, thanks Yvoone! The batteries, you've started something there! CR2's cost about £3 in UK (about 5 canadian dollars) and are pretty common.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Omg I'll stock up next time im there!

[@jameslenney]

We had one at our wedding and someone stole it. We were drunk and didn’t notice until two days later. Great camera and I miss it.

[@malfunction5448]

Not that I'm too keen on the price of the camera itself, but the battery costs are a dealbreaker :( Great job on this video, though. The lower shutter speeds are a nice feature that you clearly put to great use :)

[@gavinjenkins899]

Aoboo sells rechargeable CR2's, they do have significantly lower capacity, like half, so you need to change more often, but it is free to do so

[@LeBoomStudios]

Don't know if this is a Canadian thing, but around here you can get a pack of 8 cr2 batteries for €13. Even Duracells are like 9 bucks for a pack of 2.

[@loubagmark1134]

Love your videos! Great review! CR2 battery are very common in point and shoot cameras, I think it's because they are more "powerful" and have 3 volt output instead of standard AA 1,5 volt output. But no expert so somebody please correct me.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Haha, I have never seen them! But I also don't shoot with a ton of point and shoots, especially not modern ones!

[@angellotorresg8402]

Do you think there will be a SQ 99, with the recent release of the Mini 99?

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Yessss I do. They might do a wide 99 first though, but that is just a hunch.

[@angellotorresg8402]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography I’ll wait patiently, and hope they change those batteries. 🙏🏽

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Your camera looks so good! Is it a Polaroid?🤣🤣🤣

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

IT IS NOT

[@juneinblack]

Obviously not the point of this video, but OMG! I have that same little Pikachu toy.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Aw vintage! I love chubby Pikachu he's the best

[@xHiNoTorix]

50 canadian dollars?! What?! I can order 12 CR2 batteries off from Amazon for like 17 Euros.