It would be SOOOO big, I got one thinking it would be the same size as my Rolleicord, NO, it makes my Rolleicord look pocketable. Wide would be awesome, but it's just completely impractical size wise.
@@DaarkCloud idk, the mint cameras feel pretty cheap. they are well built, but where an enthusiast TLR feels like a weighty well built metal machine, the Instantflex feels like a plastic box with some buttons.
Great review! I was one of the testers for the prototype of the TL70+, I knew that you would have loved it! 😁 For the shooting experience and the manual controls it's the best instant camera on the market right now, let's hope they will make a newer version with better metering, mine always underexposes.
I have had it for a while and really like this camera. I don’t find the light meter to be inaccurate in low contrast situations. It does get fooled into overexposure if part of the scene is brightly lit.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for this review! I used to own the TL70 and I loved it but unfortunately I had to sell it in 2020 to help pay some bills. I'm now in a better place and was looking to get back into instant film and was hoping to get a camera that could shoot instant square film. This is now definitely at the top of my list.
Amazing review. And good to see a new doinker! Yea the price is high but as you said this is bespoke stuff. It's nice to to know a new camera option is avaliable
I love the energy of this channel and I'm very happy to see it growing. I've really been wanting the TLR in a square format so this is very exciting. Are you shooting in manual with an external light meter or did you learn to compensate for the internal meters readings?
Omg where has channel been all my life the production is amazing. Love the infographics you used! You scripts make me laugh and are so fluid when you jump to other points. This like hbo quality content!
Oh, how I've missed these camera reviews even if they make my wallet whimper. Mind you, I'm mostly tempted by the wide format. But this model is sorely tempting.
We gotta commend mint for working hard to create high quality products like this that might be considered expensive compared to the cheap alternatives from fuji for such a small target audience on a global scale. its a niche market and theyre doing a great job. Im hoping this new point and shoot blows up for them and makes them a household name in the film/instant photography world.
This camera is superb. I've been waiting a LONG time for a decent, fully manual Instax Square camera. When I saw the original TL70 years ago, I mentally said, "They've ALMOST done what I want, but not quite." This camera finally ticks all the boxes for me. I ordered one within five minutes of noticing it on their website. Having done a lot of shooting with it, I can say that there isn't much wrong. Yes, the light meter misses on some scenes, but it's actually quite accurate much of the time. The closeup lens is definitely worth it. Just wish they had put a few parallax correcting marks on the ground glass. Not a big deal, however, since I worked them out and did it myself. The lens is excellent and more than sufficient for the resolution of Instax film. My only criticism is that there are no half-stop increments on the aperture except in the sequence f5.6, f6.7, and f8. You can do +/- half stop around those settings, but that's all. With Instax film's challenging latitude and dynamic range, a few more would have been nice. But at least this camera has a real iris and not just Waterhouse stops. Definitely can recommend this camera if you are willing to take the time to get to know it and really make it perform. It won't disappoint!
Great video! I love my TL70 Plus! It has been my favorite instant camera to use, followed by Polaroid 180, SLR 680, and Mint RF70. I would say it’s the King of all modern instant cameras. The light meter is great, you need to use the spot-metering method. Although instax film is really tricky to use in auto mode with such a camera due to its lack of dynamic range.
Wowza I'd love this so much. It's just about everything I'm looking for in an instant camera! The capabilities, the charm, the good looks, the whole shabang. That price does put it out of my league though, at least for now.
Jesus. That’s a bit expensive. Must be quality. I love that they’re putting this stuff out, and can’t wait for their sx70 flash to arrive. I’ll bet it’s fun to shoot.
Love the review, and I just received mine a few days ago! Did yours have any issues with batteries? Mine seems to eat them faster than films eats through my savings.
Great video as ever. Have been waiting for something like this for a long time. Had a converted RB67 for a while but it was just too heavy. In the interim I am using a converted Fotorama which also shoots Instax square and is by far my favourite Instax camera to date. Would be cool to see you review one.
Nooo, dont make we want to buy more instant cameras i already have the nons sl 660! Looks really nice though and definitely better to use square here for the tlr! ... but you know what is also very pog... The Nons back for the Hasselblad V. I hope you get to try that out soon.
Only thing I would have added is a Rolleiflex-style crank on the side to eject the film. They did it on the RF70 and it was cool enough for Fuji to copy for the Instax Evo.
I’m enjoying mine so far through the first cartridge. My complaint is the lens kit also. I’m looking into a little cloth baggie to carry them. The camera seems limited without the ND filters. I also don’t like the shutter button. At least on my sample, it leaves a bit to be desired. It doesn’t feel secure and is a bit mushy and the half press is just distinguishable enough to safely not activate the shutter. Having a it threaded for my release cable is a nice touch. I don’t do any studio work, so the flash sync port isn’t a problem. For those concerned I imagine a slave trigger could be useful? Ben you should have mentioned that it can natively do multi exposure. That shutter will go until you hit the print button. People can get pretty creative there. The bulb and timer shutter options are nice too.
Being very much enjoying using my Nons with some chungus lenses to take some whacky photos. Need to decide if this is worth getting despite not necessarily adding anything new in the quality sphere but the experience seems to be the main selling point. 700$ is definitely not cheap
few people know about this camera. It is by far the best Instax Square camera I have ever used. I own the SQ6, SQ40, and Lomo Instax Square Glass. And this mint Camera is just beautiful
I really wish we could see the camera in use, what the ground glass looks like, is the image upside down, where's the shutter button and how to load film. Thanks for the video!
Hi! The ground glass does appear in the video, my dog Fern is walking around. The image is flipped left to right, not upside down. The shutter button is in the front of the camera and the film loads through the back!
I've never heard Instax sing before. I'm sure it is something to behold! Though there were a few times while shooting with the 500AF that I could almost make out the sounds of soft, oh so soft melodic humming. With the new Polaroid camera and now this I think it might be time assemble the In An Instant instant film choir. Thanks always Ben!
I got this camera and it is a great TLR, but there are a couple of things that can be improved. 1. The filters , it would be nice if colored filters could be used for black and white shots. Or maybe an adapter to use screw on filters. 2. When using the viewfinder there is a blue square visible in de middle of the screen, this can make it difficult to focus when using the camera during dark situations. 3. No flash port (I can’t find one,on my camera) so you need to use your external flash in slave mode (this works well I might add).
Looks like a fun camera, but with TLR, rangefinder and SLR options available for shooting Square, I'd probably be more tempted the get the Nons SL660 for the flexibility. How do you think they compare?
I think the benefit of the TL70+ is that the viewfinder is substantially easier to use than the Nons. The benefit of the Nons is the interchangeable lenses, but its small prism is a tradeoff.
They are mostly full stops, except at the low end where you have f5.6, f6.7, and f8. If you use f6.7 as your middle, you can over/under expose by half a stop. Above f8, it's all whole stop increments. It IS a real iris, however, and not Waterhouse stops like the original TL70 used.
my brains : i see it i want it i smell it.... i now wont stop thinking about it ... and then i saw the price... now i only dream about this beautiful thing
Hi! I am curious as I’m looking to buy my first instant camera. Would you recommend this camera or the nons square? Which one and why. Thanks in advance!
I see that lomokino on the shelf there. Any chance you do a video on that? It seems like it would be difficult to use, but in the hands of a proper cinematographer, I bet it would be "big for business".
Behind the scenes trivia: I actually put substantial time into a LomoKino video but we ran into repeated problems while using it so we had to throw it on the shelf 😔
But Ben, this over the SF70? Direct comparo, pleeze...Bummer that the light meter isn't good. I love my Frakenstax Square back for my RB67, but the size of the RB and hand metering make it something I don't take out much. A TLR version to go Vivian style in the street and a good meter for persnickety film would have been killer
For sure prefer this over the SF70! No contest. And yeah I can see why that RB back would be a haul to carry around, especially for a tiny format. If you’re in the market for something fresh, I’d say this crushes!
Dang! The magnifier should really be doing heavy lifting when it comes to critical focus, I’m not sure there would be any other assist you could use to practically see it better
As a long time fan of Polaroid cameras, particularly the 180 with its excellent lens and shutter, in a moment of optimism I purchased a Mint RF70 but after limited and disappointing use I sold it. It was pretty good mechanically with a so-so lens but it was (and any Mint or other instant camera is) limited by the Fuji film. It has limited dynamic range, poor quality colour rendering and terrible definition. With careful lighting and other controls it can produce a somewhat cool soft image, especially in B&W, that has a certain nostalgia attraction but that novelty fades pretty quickly. Even though the old Fuji pack film was good it couldn't come near the quality of Polaroid. I loved the 105 print/negative B&W film. a nice print and a great large negative. Sadly not only all the Polaroid processes & equipment were destroyed, the firms that supplied the chemicals/materials went out of business.There will never be enough market demand for anyone to invest in that quality film again, even if it were possible. Most of the fun/thrill of instant film has been replaced by digital cameras - what remains is a fun fad - so the instant product will always be an expensive mediocre retro luxury.
The camera looks great & Mint makes amazing products. Now if Fuji can create a solid enough instant film to justify a $700 camera. Instax film is good for snapshots but is it worth buying that expensive of a camera to shoot it? (Edit: I do shoot Instax wide on a Wista 45SP & get decent shots but because of the narrow dynamic range of the film, it’s pretty hit or miss)
Yes, it has both B and T for long exposures. B stays open as long as you press the button. T is click once to open, click once again to close. The release is threaded for a traditional mechanical cable release.
the built quality is good. but for 700 € using a sticker to see the shutter speed is something strange. also the dial for shutter speed is not working well with me. My camera needs to be fixed
Size of film and most importantl the grip on intellectual property that Polaroid has had for 50 yrs. They have a good hold on what can and can’t shoot Polaroid film, and they stand behind that
A huge con for me is the lack of a flash sync port. Why go to all this trouble to make a instant camera with "professional" features, and then hobble it for use with strobes? Very disappointing,.........
I own the original TL70, and I gotta say it takes some of the absolute worst photos of any instant camera I own. The shutter is too slow to be used outdoors for a film as fast as instax, the optional lens filter you can get to step down the exposure is very hit or miss, and it can't be combined with the shroud that limits lens flares. The build quality is very plastic and poor. I regret paying for it. I can't imagine the TL70+ being any better... I just read on their website that the TL70+ also has a 1/500 shutter and f22 aperture which is pathetic when shooting outdoors in the summer when your only option is ISO 800 film.
The TL70 plus is a MUCH refined camera compared to the TL70. The lens is good. The metering is better. Yes, you still need the ND filters, but they extend the range well enough for bright sunlight. The aperture is a real iris, not Waterhouse stops. Focusing is bright and easy. Glad I didn't buy the original TL70 and waited until the third generation for them to get it right.
No way they want almost 400 dollars for a instant tlr that doesn't even take that good of pictures, especially because it was so glorified in this video
@tomjanowski8584 If you want to, that's fine, I'm just saying that you can get higher quality images for less than half the price. Plus, in a variety of different color pallettes. Instant or not, this thing is super over priced. I can see this being half the price. Especially considering the light meter is supposedly inaccurate. 700 bucks for a bad light meter and film with bad dynamic range? Sign me up
@@SilveradoNomads I assume it is pretty pointless to make your comment here. 1. This is about an instant camera and I already have a film TLR. 2. I have 15 vintage cameras, none have a built in light meter, so an inaccurate meter is something I wouldn't use anyway. 3. People don't need advice from you about what type of camera or film they need to be using.
@tomjanowski8584 Nor do they need advice from you about maintaining the overpriced status quo. Look, if you like the camera, cool. Have at it. When you look at the package as a whole, it isn't good. I compared it to a real medium format for a reason. This whole camera package is ridiculous. Then consider the price of instant film on top of this price tag. Also, the point of meter statement is to say, if I'm paying 700 bucks for something that includes certain items.. and one of the items doesn't work properly.. wouldn't that be annoying? Nah, we will just blindly defend it because my other cameras don't have one. That makes sense.
If there was a less expensive option it would definitely be a con. I'm kinda shocked how low they have got it from a small company. It's still way below most digital camreas, despite those being produced a scale
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Light as a feather, stiff as a board.
Light as a feather, stiff as a board.
Light as a feather, stiff as a board.
Now summon it in WIDE
I flew to the comments to say the same thing. Imagine the deliciousness of wide 😮
Hell no
It would be SOOOO big, I got one thinking it would be the same size as my Rolleicord, NO, it makes my Rolleicord look pocketable. Wide would be awesome, but it's just completely impractical size wise.
@@thelonelytimbit I would love it though! It would feel so substantial and real! I love the idea of some giant camera 📸
@@DaarkCloud idk, the mint cameras feel pretty cheap. they are well built, but where an enthusiast TLR feels like a weighty well built metal machine, the Instantflex feels like a plastic box with some buttons.
InstantFlex TL70+ has that cake.
And it eats it too 🤤
Great review! I was one of the testers for the prototype of the TL70+, I knew that you would have loved it! 😁
For the shooting experience and the manual controls it's the best instant camera on the market right now, let's hope they will make a newer version with better metering, mine always underexposes.
I have been waiting for this review by my favourite instant photography reviewer . Thank you, Ben
Thank you man...and father! #daddy
Great job as always Ben! Eric
I have had it for a while and really like this camera. I don’t find the light meter to be inaccurate in low contrast situations. It does get fooled into overexposure if part of the scene is brightly lit.
TLRs for LIFE 🙌 Boople snoot given!
BOOP DELIVERED
I just wanted to say thank you so much for this review! I used to own the TL70 and I loved it but unfortunately I had to sell it in 2020 to help pay some bills. I'm now in a better place and was looking to get back into instant film and was hoping to get a camera that could shoot instant square film. This is now definitely at the top of my list.
Amazing review. And good to see a new doinker! Yea the price is high but as you said this is bespoke stuff. It's nice to to know a new camera option is avaliable
The doinker army may rise once more 🤘
I love the energy of this channel and I'm very happy to see it growing. I've really been wanting the TLR in a square format so this is very exciting. Are you shooting in manual with an external light meter or did you learn to compensate for the internal meters readings?
I'm using an external light meter, either a Sekonic or an app - thank you so much for the kind words Jeff!
Omg where has channel been all my life the production is amazing. Love the infographics you used! You scripts make me laugh and are so fluid when you jump to other points. This like hbo quality content!
Thank you dearly! Hopefully will be streaming on Max soon
Love the new studio, and how far the channel has come! #ProudDad
It’s a totally new vibe in here!! Family photo shoot over the holidays!
I have barely just started playing with the I-2, and now I need this! So many great choices now!!
Oh, how I've missed these camera reviews even if they make my wallet whimper. Mind you, I'm mostly tempted by the wide format. But this model is sorely tempting.
Wallets be damned! Thank you for watching Joan!
We gotta commend mint for working hard to create high quality products like this that might be considered expensive compared to the cheap alternatives from fuji for such a small target audience on a global scale. its a niche market and theyre doing a great job. Im hoping this new point and shoot blows up for them and makes them a household name in the film/instant photography world.
ooooo a new square camera, me likey
This camera is superb. I've been waiting a LONG time for a decent, fully manual Instax Square camera. When I saw the original TL70 years ago, I mentally said, "They've ALMOST done what I want, but not quite." This camera finally ticks all the boxes for me. I ordered one within five minutes of noticing it on their website. Having done a lot of shooting with it, I can say that there isn't much wrong. Yes, the light meter misses on some scenes, but it's actually quite accurate much of the time. The closeup lens is definitely worth it. Just wish they had put a few parallax correcting marks on the ground glass. Not a big deal, however, since I worked them out and did it myself. The lens is excellent and more than sufficient for the resolution of Instax film. My only criticism is that there are no half-stop increments on the aperture except in the sequence f5.6, f6.7, and f8. You can do +/- half stop around those settings, but that's all. With Instax film's challenging latitude and dynamic range, a few more would have been nice. But at least this camera has a real iris and not just Waterhouse stops. Definitely can recommend this camera if you are willing to take the time to get to know it and really make it perform. It won't disappoint!
I feel the same as you in all respects!
awesome video Ben! this year was a great time to shoot Instant Photography
You said "like" and the puppy would get a boop on the snoot. I "liked" and didn't see no boop.
Don't mess with me, man.
I can confirm all likes will translate to physical boops IRL, and you can consider your boop on the snoot completed!
Great video! I love my TL70 Plus!
It has been my favorite instant camera to use, followed by Polaroid 180, SLR 680, and Mint RF70. I would say it’s the King of all modern instant cameras.
The light meter is great, you need to use the spot-metering method. Although instax film is really tricky to use in auto mode with such a camera due to its lack of dynamic range.
Wowza I'd love this so much. It's just about everything I'm looking for in an instant camera! The capabilities, the charm, the good looks, the whole shabang. That price does put it out of my league though, at least for now.
Nice camera. Square format makes sens for TLR. Is there a flash sync port on this camera? Would be really cool for studio work
I haven't found a way to flash sync unfortunately, maybe something they'll add in future iterations, I agree would be a great feature to have.
thanks Ordered mine can't wait, this is exactly what I was looking for
Ok - def gotta cop
Each of your videos somehow manages to make me click the thumbs up.
Super cool camera, looks like the TL70 went to the gym 😂
TLR skipping leg day 😂💪
Jesus. That’s a bit expensive. Must be quality. I love that they’re putting this stuff out, and can’t wait for their sx70 flash to arrive. I’ll bet it’s fun to shoot.
Love the review, and I just received mine a few days ago! Did yours have any issues with batteries? Mine seems to eat them faster than films eats through my savings.
I've had no issue with the batteries! Really have worked the camera hard, taking 100+ photos in a session, and was good with one set of batteries.
Great video as ever. Have been waiting for something like this for a long time. Had a converted RB67 for a while but it was just too heavy. In the interim I am using a converted Fotorama which also shoots Instax square and is by far my favourite Instax camera to date. Would be cool to see you review one.
Nooo, dont make we want to buy more instant cameras i already have the nons sl 660! Looks really nice though and definitely better to use square here for the tlr!
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but you know what is also very pog... The Nons back for the Hasselblad V. I hope you get to try that out soon.
Oh man, this is so cool! I'm going to have to do some serious saving up for this. I think I would never put it down.
Only thing I would have added is a Rolleiflex-style crank on the side to eject the film. They did it on the RF70 and it was cool enough for Fuji to copy for the Instax Evo.
I’m enjoying mine so far through the first cartridge. My complaint is the lens kit also. I’m looking into a little cloth baggie to carry them. The camera seems limited without the ND filters.
I also don’t like the shutter button. At least on my sample, it leaves a bit to be desired. It doesn’t feel secure and is a bit mushy and the half press is just distinguishable enough to safely not activate the shutter. Having a it threaded for my release cable is a nice touch.
I don’t do any studio work, so the flash sync port isn’t a problem. For those concerned I imagine a slave trigger could be useful?
Ben you should have mentioned that it can natively do multi exposure. That shutter will go until you hit the print button. People can get pretty creative there. The bulb and timer shutter options are nice too.
Being very much enjoying using my Nons with some chungus lenses to take some whacky photos. Need to decide if this is worth getting despite not necessarily adding anything new in the quality sphere but the experience seems to be the main selling point. 700$ is definitely not cheap
few people know about this camera. It is by far the best Instax Square camera I have ever used.
I own the SQ6, SQ40, and Lomo Instax Square Glass. And this mint Camera is just beautiful
I really wish we could see the camera in use, what the ground glass looks like, is the image upside down, where's the shutter button and how to load film. Thanks for the video!
Hi! The ground glass does appear in the video, my dog Fern is walking around. The image is flipped left to right, not upside down. The shutter button is in the front of the camera and the film loads through the back!
I’m loving it!!!
I've never heard Instax sing before. I'm sure it is something to behold! Though there were a few times while shooting with the 500AF that I could almost make out the sounds of soft, oh so soft melodic humming. With the new Polaroid camera and now this I think it might be time assemble the In An Instant instant film choir. Thanks always Ben!
This is an epical (new word ;) looking camera. Side note It would be cool if Mint started making and selling SX-70 replacement parts for us DIY'ers.
Polanthropy in the UK has started this 👍🏻
Had mine since June and it’s their best camera yet… light meter is much better and the shutter is finally accurate… my rf 70 maxed out at 1/300
Is that Joan Michel in one of your sample photos?
She is indeed!
Hey, will you do a video covering Spectra 600 film mods?
I haven’t found one that I love, but maybe I will when I do!
@@InAnInstant Have you taken a look at the ones I found? They're on my channel and easy to do.
I got this camera and it is a great TLR, but there are a couple of things that can be improved.
1. The filters , it would be nice if colored filters could be used for black and white shots.
Or maybe an adapter to use screw on filters.
2. When using the viewfinder there is a blue square visible in de middle of the screen, this can make it difficult to focus when using the camera during dark situations.
3. No flash port (I can’t find one,on my camera) so you need to use your external flash in slave mode (this works well I might add).
Anyone know what causes the blue square? I noticed it too. Mildly annoying, but not very visible in outdoor lighting.
Looks like a fun camera, but with TLR, rangefinder and SLR options available for shooting Square, I'd probably be more tempted the get the Nons SL660 for the flexibility. How do you think they compare?
I think the benefit of the TL70+ is that the viewfinder is substantially easier to use than the Nons. The benefit of the Nons is the interchangeable lenses, but its small prism is a tradeoff.
I'm having a really hard time to decide between the tl70+ or the rf70. Do you have an advice or (dare I ask) a comparison of these two?
For me, the TL70+ is the clear winner there
@@InAnInstant thank you!
Nice review, as always! I've got a question. Are the f-stops complete ones or can you use half or third stops? Thanks!
They are mostly full stops, except at the low end where you have f5.6, f6.7, and f8. If you use f6.7 as your middle, you can over/under expose by half a stop. Above f8, it's all whole stop increments. It IS a real iris, however, and not Waterhouse stops like the original TL70 used.
@@donaldcongdon9095 Thanks a lot for the answer!
Snoot has been booped! Been jonesing for this review to come through, ever since I saw the announcement from Mint!
my brains : i see it i want it i smell it.... i now wont stop thinking about it ...
and then i saw the price... now i only dream about this beautiful thing
Dream camera …. Damn i need to work extra to buy this
Hi! I am curious as I’m looking to buy my first instant camera. Would you recommend this camera or the nons square? Which one and why. Thanks in advance!
I see that lomokino on the shelf there. Any chance you do a video on that? It seems like it would be difficult to use, but in the hands of a proper cinematographer, I bet it would be "big for business".
Behind the scenes trivia: I actually put substantial time into a LomoKino video but we ran into repeated problems while using it so we had to throw it on the shelf 😔
Is this better suited to studio/inside photography like the tl70 like you said before? Or better?
Please help me out: Does the TL70+ have a pc-socket? Or a 2.5mm jack to attach a sync-cable, like the RF70 does?
It does not unfortunately
@@InAnInstant thanks a lot for your quick response!
But Ben, this over the SF70? Direct comparo, pleeze...Bummer that the light meter isn't good. I love my Frakenstax Square back for my RB67, but the size of the RB and hand metering make it something I don't take out much. A TLR version to go Vivian style in the street and a good meter for persnickety film would have been killer
For sure prefer this over the SF70! No contest. And yeah I can see why that RB back would be a haul to carry around, especially for a tiny format. If you’re in the market for something fresh, I’d say this crushes!
What do you prefer between nons sl and this? Which one has better build quality?
TL70+ is the best Instax Sq shooter IMO!
The chonk 😍
booya~ what a Tuesday TREAT!
I love this camera, but I can't for the life in me nail focus when shooting f/5.6! Any tips?
Dang! The magnifier should really be doing heavy lifting when it comes to critical focus, I’m not sure there would be any other assist you could use to practically see it better
I just bought a Nons SL660. Can we see a head to head?!
Might have to cook that up!
As a long time fan of Polaroid cameras, particularly the 180 with its excellent lens and shutter, in a moment of optimism I purchased a Mint RF70 but after limited and disappointing use I sold it. It was pretty good mechanically with a so-so lens but it was (and any Mint or other instant camera is) limited by the Fuji film. It has limited dynamic range, poor quality colour rendering and terrible definition. With careful lighting and other controls it can produce a somewhat cool soft image, especially in B&W, that has a certain nostalgia attraction but that novelty fades pretty quickly. Even though the old Fuji pack film was good it couldn't come near the quality of Polaroid. I loved the 105 print/negative B&W film. a nice print and a great large negative. Sadly not only all the Polaroid processes & equipment were destroyed, the firms that supplied the chemicals/materials went out of business.There will never be enough market demand for anyone to invest in that quality film again, even if it were possible. Most of the fun/thrill of instant film has been replaced by digital cameras - what remains is a fun fad - so the instant product will always be an expensive mediocre retro luxury.
The camera looks great & Mint makes amazing products. Now if Fuji can create a solid enough instant film to justify a $700 camera. Instax film is good for snapshots but is it worth buying that expensive of a camera to shoot it? (Edit: I do shoot Instax wide on a Wista 45SP & get decent shots but because of the narrow dynamic range of the film, it’s pretty hit or miss)
Can it do long exposures? And can it be connected to an app or a remote shutter release?
Yes, it has both B and T for long exposures. B stays open as long as you press the button. T is click once to open, click once again to close. The release is threaded for a traditional mechanical cable release.
6:44 are you wearing a girdle? ;)
the built quality is good. but for 700 € using a sticker to see the shutter speed is something strange. also the dial for shutter speed is not working well with me. My camera needs to be fixed
Can I review the pictures ? Can transfer photos?
No, this is an analog camera. The only electronics are the film ejection mechanism and light metering/shutter speed system.
@@InAnInstant thanks!
why not for polaroid film??
Size of film and most importantl the grip on intellectual property that Polaroid has had for 50 yrs. They have a good hold on what can and can’t shoot Polaroid film, and they stand behind that
@@InAnInstant That is ashamed too bad. One could only hope
@@InAnInstantThey still stand behind it even after going bankrupt? How quaint.
So close and yet so far.
I'll stick to my Rolleicord III instead.
you know i had to boop the snoot
Thank goodness, I appreciate your contribution to the snoot booping
look at this Chungus amongst us
amongus
A huge con for me is the lack of a flash sync port. Why go to all this trouble to make a instant camera with "professional" features, and then hobble it for use with strobes? Very disappointing,.........
Now make one that does Instax wide. The RF70 is nice, but I'd prefer this form factor.
I can't imagine the gargantuan chungus that would command! But now I kind of need to imagine it
@@InAnInstant Instant photography and absolute doinkers go hand in hand.
boop on the snoot... DONE
Thank you for your service 🐕
Too bad that this one doesn't have the free film program :(
I'm changing "Instax Wide" over and over. I'm still debating on suggesting Direct Negetive to Polaroid
The NONS SL660 is better.
and cheaper!
I own the original TL70, and I gotta say it takes some of the absolute worst photos of any instant camera I own.
The shutter is too slow to be used outdoors for a film as fast as instax, the optional lens filter you can get to step down the exposure is very hit or miss, and it can't be combined with the shroud that limits lens flares. The build quality is very plastic and poor. I regret paying for it. I can't imagine the TL70+ being any better...
I just read on their website that the TL70+ also has a 1/500 shutter and f22 aperture which is pathetic when shooting outdoors in the summer when your only option is ISO 800 film.
The TL70 plus is a MUCH refined camera compared to the TL70. The lens is good. The metering is better. Yes, you still need the ND filters, but they extend the range well enough for bright sunlight. The aperture is a real iris, not Waterhouse stops. Focusing is bright and easy. Glad I didn't buy the original TL70 and waited until the third generation for them to get it right.
No way they want almost 400 dollars for a instant tlr that doesn't even take that good of pictures, especially because it was so glorified in this video
This camera price is insane. For less than half that price you can get a mamiya c220 and shoot actual medium format
What's the point if you want to shoot instant film?
@tomjanowski8584 If you want to, that's fine, I'm just saying that you can get higher quality images for less than half the price. Plus, in a variety of different color pallettes.
Instant or not, this thing is super over priced. I can see this being half the price. Especially considering the light meter is supposedly inaccurate. 700 bucks for a bad light meter and film with bad dynamic range? Sign me up
@@SilveradoNomads I assume it is pretty pointless to make your comment here. 1. This is about an instant camera and I already have a film TLR. 2. I have 15 vintage cameras, none have a built in light meter, so an inaccurate meter is something I wouldn't use anyway. 3. People don't need advice from you about what type of camera or film they need to be using.
I didn't know I could get a brand new Mamiya C220 for that price.
@tomjanowski8584 Nor do they need advice from you about maintaining the overpriced status quo.
Look, if you like the camera, cool. Have at it.
When you look at the package as a whole, it isn't good.
I compared it to a real medium format for a reason. This whole camera package is ridiculous. Then consider the price of instant film on top of this price tag.
Also, the point of meter statement is to say, if I'm paying 700 bucks for something that includes certain items.. and one of the items doesn't work properly.. wouldn't that be annoying?
Nah, we will just blindly defend it because my other cameras don't have one. That makes sense.
Odd how the price never made it into the cons section. This mofo will set you back to say the least.
Haha well saying the camera being expensive is a con is like saying it’s a con that the sky is blue. It’s not like there’s an alternative
If there was a less expensive option it would definitely be a con. I'm kinda shocked how low they have got it from a small company. It's still way below most digital camreas, despite those being produced a scale