Fujifilm instax SQUARE Link REVIEW: best wireless photo printer?
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- My Fujifilm Instax SQUARE Link photo printer review!
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My Fujifilm Instax SQUARE Link photo printer review!
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Can use printer square link instax because I have a canon 250D. Yes or no. Pictures in the camera use it
@@petergayehaye4559 you can only print pictures that are inside your phone using the instax SQUARE Link. So if you copy your 250D photos to your phone, then yes, you can print them.
Really miss printing directly from the Camera. I use that feature fairly regularly on my X-T3 with the SP-3. On a wedding for example. One print for the bride and groom and one for the guest.
Yeah it's frustrating, but you can still do it via your phone, but it is one more step.
Fujifilms weakest point: no significant improvements or enhancements for their cameras via firmware updates.
Even if it damages sales of printers. Different units within the company, I suppose. No coordination.
@@cameralabs It's more than one step and every time you involve a phone with ever changing operating system updates....etc. there are now a hundred more things to go wrong. I also with they let these print straight from the camera... Thanks for the review!!
thanks for taking the time to make an absolutely clear, detailed review! I purchased this INSTAX SQ link because it! Cheer, friend.
Glad to help!
I wish they developed all three at the same time. All USB-C and one app. It looks like a juggle for Fuji app developers. I also prefer the texture, flat edges, and dark gray color of the Link Wide.
I agree, I'd prefer some consistency, especially from the app, but I think they prefer having something unique about each one.
USB-C, yay, finally!
I also love the smaller size and updated, friendly design.
Yep, one benefit of a built in battery is a smaller case.
Thanks for the detailed review. I think this printer paired with the Canon Selphy 1500 could fulfill 95% of all my needs to print stuff. Its a shame that Polaroid did not released a printer for their bigger square style.
I agree, that would be a nice option too.
This was very useful to see. Happy with the range of info you gave, helps a lot.
You're welcome!
I really appreciate my SP3 having the LED’s on it to see how many prints I have left on it. And let’s not overlook that it appears to have been designed by Batman! Haha. Great review as always Gordon!
Thanks Ben!
Fun review Gordon . . . thanks! I've seen so much of Brighton Pier in your reviews that I feel like I've been there! 😎
Do visit sometime!
@@cameralabs Frankly Gordon, I would be much more interested in visiting the UK if not for the hell of Heathrow. Been there, done that, no thanks! 😒
@@patrickfitzgerald2861 we have other ports aside from Heathrow!
The iPadOS INSTAX Wide app will side-load on Apple Silicon Macs and allow you to print from your Mac to the Wide INSTAX printer via Bluetooth. I don’t know about the Square, but I would hope it acts the same.
They got one thing right but took away some of the other main benefits. We loose print count indicator and direct camera printing and only gain USB-C. Not feeling the design much either unfortunately. Wish I could find another black SP3 honestly.
I have the install wide, love it. Instax for Fuji is the chicken that lays golden egg.
Yes, it's a big part of their imaging business
They literally only have to put this USB-C port on the wide printer and I will buy it on the spot.
Viewing a printed photograph through a smartphone is … very meta and a surreal idea.
The next evolution of Instax has to add some magnetic capabilities to prints. People nowadays are addicted to photos that can be hanged on their fridges or any other magnetic surface.
I would have probably bought it if it were possible to print directly from camera. Why should I buy it?!
Hello, @3:35 you say it is possible to connect the SP3 to a computer to print.
I cannot find any information about it in your video dedicated to the SP3 nor in the manual.
Are you sure it is possible?
I'm asking because I'm hesitating between the Square Link and the SP3, and this feature could be interesting.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Gordon, first of all a great and thorough review. I was wondering, if you think there is still merit in getting the SP-3 over the Square Link if I would buy one now (new)? Personally I prefer the design of the sp-3 and the added bonus of having lights showing how much film is left. However if Fuji pulls the plug on the SP-3 app in a year it might turn out to be a waste of money. Do you think there is any danger of that and would the SP-3 still be a safe choice in your opinion?
I bought a SP3 from Amazon and have used it over the last few days but will be returning it and grabbing the Square Link.
Wifi connectivity is such a hassle and it doesn't always connect first go. It's also a hassle if you're the DJ at a party and you need to disconnect from the Wifi network to print shots (happened this weekend)
Also the SP3 app hasn't been updated in over 2 years and looks + feels much more clunky than the modernised app for the Square Link.
Hmmm, that is a valid concern about the app, I'll ask them, but otherwise, if you don;'t mind the wifi connection, it's a solid choice.
@@SpaceShipDee Thanks Space, and Gordon! I wonder what Fuji will say. I never really considered a printer like this initially but since it gives me so much creative possibilities I'm very intrigued.
I have the SP-3 printer and at the moment I just can’t print pictures due to huge connectivity problems. My printer is turned on, the WiFi-Connection is set up, but unfortunately it just doesn’t work anymore
Thanks for this. The print contrast looks markedly better on the wide in your side-by-side at the end. Have you found this to be the case on all prints?
It's more about the part of the picture that's on the wider part of the print in my example. All 3 formats look similar in rich mode
Having a hard time deciding between all the instax's,Kodak Mini 2 Retro, polaroid hi-print and the canon selphy qx10, what's your take gordon? I want to use them to print out the portraits I shoot of the models to take home a photo after the shoot is done, which would you recommend for this? I'd like the photos to last them awhile and have them to be able to look back on them for memories.
Get one of the INSTAX printers, and the choice is based on the shape of your photos.
Thank you! Your video was so clear and helpful!
You're welcome!
do you still have this instax link square? is it live long ? because im traumatized by instax camera that after 1-2 years broken machine. sorry for my bad english
I do still have it, but not used for a while
Why remove print directly from camera?? 😩Although I remember inconsistencies and issues with connections from the original instax printer. Would have thought Fuji would have sorted this all by now. Thanks for the overview. Im still looking to get the square version for fun. Just a pain that I have to transfer the images to my phone first 🙄
Which printer prints directly from Fuji camera ?
the sp3 @@kynaification
Hello Gordon, thanks for another great review. I may purchase one of these in favour of the SP3 (preferred option as it prints direct from camera - the downside how much longer film will be available). Curious about instax connect, does this store the image online? Please explain more as I'm unable to find info about Connect.
The Sp3 uses the same instax square film as this new printer. The film isn't going anywhere. The connect thing is very new, but as I said in the video, they expire after a short while, so it's not for achieve, only casual quick messaging.
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@@tonywilding9137 cheers, very much appreciated!
How does the print quality of the Sqaure link compare to the SP3? I've heard the Link is richer but just want another opinion
The link has rich mode which can look more natural but the underlying quality and detail is the same. I show it here
Nice review. Yes, completely bizarre that they can't print from Fuji's cameras.
But no printing from a computer either? ? Guess I'll be looking at other options.
Thanks. Yep, they've never done direct printing from computers, only phones and a handful of cameras directly. The Canon CP1500 can be connected to a computer though
Does it print directly from fujifilm Xt4?
Hello, possible to send the photos from the fuji x100v and print with it?
Thanks in advance
No, as I said in the video you can't print direct from ANY X series cameras to this printer. The only one that works with the X100V directly is the old SP3. Today Fujifilm want you to print via your phone only.
Does the wide still work with the XS10? Just ordered a used one. I was the guy who said I’d been holding on to my T3i and not yet gone mirrorless. I expect the XS20 to come out and blow away it now that I bought one Lol
Yes, the XS10 is the ONLY model that will talk directly to the wide printer
Thank you very much!! This was very helpful :)
You're welcome!
In 11:05 u say discontinue.. what it is? The paper for instax square is discontinue?
No, the paper is still on sale, it's the sp3 which isn't
so excited for this , only bluetooth required to connect to phone , bye bye trash SP3...
Was it so annoying to connect the sp 3? I have given up on connecting my phone to my Nikon z6 for example because it is so awful. Also wifi
@@chrisk5125 stay away from sp3, it's old and outdated , regarding phone to camera I use imaging edge
Is the print quality similar to the ones printed through the Instax Mini Evo??
Yes
I do miss being able to hold a printed picture in my hands.. thank you
Hello, I just bought the square printer, and I'm wondering how you got the photos at 10:03 - 10:12 to look so good?
I just use the auto settings, I don't change anything, but obviously the images you feed it need to be ok.
@@cameralabs Thank you!
@@IxisSlaughterMouth try getting hold of the best quality image you can and try printing that. Something from a decent digital camera. If you or your friends don't have access to one, try downloading an image from flickr. For example, I upload most of my sample images free of charge there.
@@cameralabs do you have a link to your profile? I would love to see.
@@IxisSlaughterMouth sure, my instagram is at instagram.com/cameralabs/ and my flickr is at flickr.com/photos/cameralabs/
Awesome review!
Thanks!
Good review
Isn’t X-E4 also have BT?
They all have bluetooth BUT they can't all talk to bluetooth printers.
@@cameralabs all right , i didnt know I heard somewhere that x-e4 working with Wide. Might be wrong :)
@@RSKNPOL no, only the XS10 as far as I know.
This sounds like a downgrade from the older ones Bluetooth for printing instead of wifi even though wifi is better at transferring files. Removal of direct from camera printing. Different apps for every single printer.
I agree the different apps and direct camera printing is frustrating. BUT the Bluetooth connectivity is actually fine for the data transferred, as since it eliminates the slower handshake of Wifi, the process is similar in overall speed, maybe a bit faster.
Hey my name is petergayehaye
I have a canon EOS 250D - can I someing square link, instead because I am asking question??
What's your question?
FYI Gordon, your channel is getting hit with those fake Telegram phishing messages pretending to be you.
Thanks, they don't normally last long before they're removed. I think - I hope - people are wise to them.
@@cameralabs I kind of fell for the first one I saw on another channel . . . until they asked for personal info and money.
@@patrickfitzgerald2861 you knew deep down it was suspicious though, right? Has any creator ever offered freebees like this?
@@cameralabs The one I sort of fell for didn't do that. They made it look like support for Ukrainian children. Pretty disgusting in my book.
@@patrickfitzgerald2861 that's not good, these scammers are pretty bad folk. I'm glad that YT seems to be more on top of dealing with them, as they're blocked normally within an hour or two of posting.
what about photo quality, colors etc. Watching videos like these seem more like a prolonged comercial. wtf
I show the photo quality throughout the review with lots of sample prints! And I compared the quality settings against an actual digital image so you could see the colour and tonal comparison.
@@cameralabs I agree with Luizz and would've appreciated a better comparison between the SP-3 and the new Link model. As well as yes, a more in-depth/critical review of the quality (it's hard to tell from just visual samples, especially on smaller devices like smartphones).
@@xtiebro the quality is the same between them, other than the Rich mode only being available on the new one.