For Instax Mini film, I strongly recommend the mini 90. Unlike the mini 8/9/11/12 cameras, the mini 90 has some features such as: being able to turn off the flash, double exposure, bulb mode, among other modes. It gives you a little freedom to be creative.
I think Fuji Instax Wide 300 is sweet spot for me, wide pictures, cheap film and its only 100euros in eu. I don't mind the size and the black/silver version looks just awesome.
May be worth reviewing? I've been looking for a good square instax but there are no sq6's for sale in Australia. Seems like a decent option but I'm unsure about it's quality.@@JustAnotherChris
@@JustAnotherChris no worries! Nowadays it’s not easy to find down to earth and quality content like yours. I have so many analog cameras but no idea what to look for in Polaroid. Especially since the names sound all the same. Keep up the great work :)
The best cameras for 2024 is twin lens reflex tl 70 plus for instax square whit integrated computer that tell the right nd filter to use in full sunlight and has also time of shutters manual and not only manual focus;but cost 700 $ and is bulky and heavy for tiny square film
Had the tl70 plus a couple weeks, it is absolutely awesome. It is massive, makes my Rolleicord look small. I love using it though, it feels great in the hands and meters really well, and the manual mode is unmatched.
The lineup for 2024 is looking good! Still waiting for the day Nons SL645 and SL660 will get covered, they are great options with manual control, built in light meter and interchangeable lenses (I loved owning the 645). But in the meantime 🎉 for 2024
i have the SL660 and is amazing for the option of interchangeable lenses EF and more, internal light meter and speed shutter! however it have his curve to trust the light meter, but a super whorthy camera! hope @@JustAnotherChris have the opportunity, if you have a Hasselblad medium format camera def you need a NONS Instant Back, trasform your Hasselblad medium camera into a intant one!
I'm currently eagerly awaiting the arrival of my flamingo pink instax mini 9, film, and lenses after watching your 2023 video! I have 100 exposures total so if I end up really liking this hobby (which I think I will) I'm thinking of upgrading to an instax sq6.
Wide drastically needs more options. I want a pro camera but the RF70 isn't perfect. The Fuji 500AF, 200/300, or a modded one seem like the best options. But as much as you gain with modded ones you also lose some of the basic easy to use characteristics which are still nice to have.
I found your channel earlier tonight looking at a review for the Polaroid Go. It got me looking at the Polaroid Now. I then fell down a rabbit hole of instant cameras and ended up back on your channel watching this video. All I can say is I blame you for my newest hobby. Thank you!!!!!
I recently bought the polaroid go and I struggle with underexposed shots. It really needs A LOT of light to get nice shots outside. But for portraits (and if you make ppl pose with a background close to their backs) are great.
Doesn’t matter if I put it in the fridge, if it’s old, or new all my Polaroid go shots are very warm (orange). When I get cameras that have weird quirks I just think to my self that this is what I wanted because if I wanted perfect lighting, focus, or color I would be using digital.
Going on holiday to Italy next week and really wanted to surprise the girlfriend with a little Polaroid camera for memory’s sake - yes instant cameras ! There’s something about them. Whenever I take a photo with a mobile phone, it gets lost somewhere in the photo vacuum. But with this, they come straight out. And we actually keep them. I tried a Polaroid Next gen 2 but couldn’t take good photos with it. I’m wondering if it’s better to get Kodak 3 or instax evo 2… Which one would be better?
I just bought the polaroid now gen 2 camera bc of a black friday sale and I'm so glad I didn't buy the polaroid now+ camera after hearing your reviews on it.. I'm about to start my instant photography journey! Are there any beginner tips that you'd recommend?
@@TacoMan99Do not buy Polaroid film from Amazon, all the film I got there came to me expired or not well kept, I recommend picking it up from a local store or from Polaroid directly. Other than that I really like the Polaroid film.
Sorry but IMO Polaroids are not worth the exorbitant price of the film (double than Instax). Wildly inconsistent, fades much quickly than the Instax and is quite hit-or-miss for quality. This would be fine if they were a cheap, experimental thing. But you're also expected to pay quite the price for them. I'll stick to Instax, which is now getting also premium quality options (no thanks to Fuji) for those wanting glass lenses and full manual control.
@@JustAnotherChris Mainly speaking about photos I took around 5 years ago. The Instax pictures held up pretty good, while the Polaroid are now desaturated and lower in contrast than they used to be. Maybe I got a couple of bad batches, who knows
Hey dude thanks for your honest review and the fact that you showed a lot of pictures you shot with the different cameras 📸 great stuff!! I‘m a tattoo artist and I want to shoot fotos of my clients and the tattoos of course so I‘m looking for a camera that has that vintage-ish look but still good quality to show a detailed tattoo if you know what I mean..? Could you please recommend me a camera for the job ? Thank heaps 🍻
Hello Chris! I am eyeing some Polaroid Sun 660 camera on eBay, but I’m noticing a lot of them say “untested”. I know they’re also rather basic cameras that seem to work for forever because they’re so simple. Do you think it’s safe to assume they’ll work even if they’re “untested”? Thank you for your time!
I’m just starting to get into instant film photography (picked up an Evo a few months ago - love it!) and I’m really curious if there’s any other reasons you’d recommend the SQ6 over the Lomo’Instant Square Glass other than the framing issues? I don’t know why but my heart is just really set on the Lomo Square but want to make the right decision in the Black Friday sales! For a bit more context, I tried the instax mini 12 a few weeks ago and haaaated it for the general point and shoot vibes and lack of creative control. I know the SQ6 has a bit more customisation which I like the sound of but by the looks of it, so does the Lomo. Help a girl out!! 😅
@@JustAnotherChris Sounds like a plan and I love a challenge! Thanks so much, both for your advice here and the hours of content and advice you share across your channel! 🥰
Great video!!! What's your opinion on the quality of the photographs and the handling of the FUJIFILM Instax SQ40 and the Polaroid Now Gen2 instant cameras? I really don't like the size of the Instax Mini photos. I had a Wide 200 which unfortunately broke, and comparatively, I don't like the size of the photo. I was thinking of buying one of these or the new Wide. Which one do you recommend?
hii I am completely new to instant photography, everything I know I learned today from this channel. I am pretty sure i prefer polaroid film over fuji. so I am debating between polaroid go and polaroid now. which one should I get? I like the i type film size, the fact that you can buy it in black and white and i saw this really cool Basquiat Edition now camera on the polaroid website. the go film is cheaper and the go camera is cheaper and probably more practical because of the size but i cannot for the life of me deside. need some good advice guys!!
I'm really torn between the Instax Mini Evo (hybrid) and the discontinued SQ6. I love the hybrid option of being able to choose which photo to print (economical), but I'm sooo worried I'm going to be forever bothered by the tiny print size. Why don't they have a square version of this? Thank you so much for the great video!:)
You haven't tested any Lomo cameras? I have a ton of special edition Polaroid film and haven't used it because the new Polaroids all suck. I have the OG i1it was terrible.
Hey Chris don't know if you might be able to help me with this but I'm looking at instant cameras as well as printers for the first time and I think I'd prefer to choose the photo to print but here's my issue, I LOVE the vintage/old look of polaroid photos, from what I've seen from a comparison video between the instax printers (including mini evo, square and wide) the only one that reminded me of them is the default setting in the mini link (I assume it looks the same on the square format which I'd prefer). But my question is, to get that distinct polaroid look do I have to shoot with polaroid or are there similar results when selecting something shot on phone and printing it? I'm new here and from what I can tell you mostly deal with the cameras not the printers but it would be of great help if you had any tip so that I can be more satisfied with my purchase, thank you!
I'm looking for the exact same thing right now. What all did you find? I'm thinking about the Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro (or whatever it's called lol) but I'm not quite sure
@@shekelsean I ended up getting an instax square sq6, I browsed lots of reddit threads and the general consesus was that for the vintage look you gotta shoot it directly with the camera, with printers it's gonna look good but it's not the same. I've taken a few pictures and I like them but I'm not blown away, although I still need to experiment with it. I am still going to purchase a printer though, because it's much more convenient to choose what you want to print, even if doesn't look old school.
I thought i was recognizing some of your shots in a different video, but seeing the water front in this one confirms it for me, you have some very beautiful shots of The Couve.
I want to buy such camera for my gf so she can get into polaroid photography, but I can't choose and my budget is around 100-150, would love to get some recommendations.
So I realy love the polaroid go gen 2.. like to buy a regular polaroid now too... but also the instax wide picture quality looks great too but the camera is tooo big for me... maybe the instax square a good solution?
Hey man! Great and super helpful video. I was wondering how the Polaroid now gen 2 compares to the onestep series? (Quality wise, and how reliable they are etc). Appreciate you dude!
Hellow, thank you for share your knowledge. Your channel is very cool. I'm going to buy my first polaroid. But i have one more question. Polaroid Now, and polaroid Now gen 2 have the same quality??.
People on Amazon in reviews are saying polaroid go is dark even on sunny days and flash on and idk if they shot correctly but some were dark and outside. Is this actually extra dark vs fuji mini?
Just bought a onestep2 off of ebay, thanks for the recomandation! was bout to buy a now+ right before watching. question though, how long does a battery usually last on these things? since i bought it used im also worried about it dying extremely fast but i guess we shall see!
That’s like comparing apples and oranges. Both are two completely different things. You can’t compare instax to Polaroid. They are just two different entities. Pros and cons to both. It’s virtually impossible. It just comes down to your preference and your needs to what you want to shoot.
@@JustAnotherChris did some digging and its a strangers thing edition. i got me the One Step 2 and gonna try to do some shoots with it any videos on your channel to watch for first time using it?
SX-70 cams: $$. Modify/refurb SX-70 cams: $$$. Powerbar: $$. Mint SX-70: $$$$. All for the privilege of using Polaroid$ film, which is a downer: 15-30 minute develop time ideally in the dark takes the "instant" and "develops while watching" out of instant photography. You snap the photo and toss it to the subject who stares at the blank photo for a minute, then puts it down and forgets about it. Lost magic. Personally, my fav is a hacked Polaroid pack camera with a Tominon lens and an Instax wide back. Instax film: 1/2 price of Polaroid, develops in 2 mins in the sunlight, but higher contrast. Snap the photo, toss it to the subject and say "wait for it..." 15 secs later the pic starts appearing. Magic.
Agree with your comments about the SX-70. Polaroid used to refurbish them but stopped because there are no longer any cameras to cannibalize for spare parts. It's a brilliant design but after 50 years they're getting fragile. Better for collecting rather than shooting
What's the best instant camera to use while biking? I go on long rides with lots of guys who wheelie and it's so much fun I want to be able to take pictures to give to people I don't know. Taking photos on my phone means I can't share them
@JustAnotherChris thank you! I was going to do the kodak mini 3 but your review said it takes a while to print and with the picture going in and out...I didn't think that was good
Does anyone have the Now+ and actually likes it? Looking for any tips to avoid letting it collect dust or reselling it. Basically everything is overexposed, and the colors so far have been very underwhelming
So you favourite one is onestep2 or onestep+? I think you've mentioned onestep 2, but the plus one seems to have some more features and more or less the same quality? I found new onestep2 and used onestep+ and I can't decide on which one to get.
Go for the onestep+ has Bluetooth so you will have to use your phone to take advantage of those extra features. I do have a onestep2 brand new sealed for sale on my website just so you know
Hey Chris, isn't the printed Instax photo gonna degrade faster than a real photo? I wanted a real instant camera, worried the "printer" part is gonna kill the flair.
I would like a wide film camera, I like slightly larger, rectangular photos. But, I have to be able to turn the flash off to shoot baby pictures. Any suggestions?
Well now i dont know what to get my gf 😅 i got her a fuji mini a few years ago and it recently just completely stopped working. Thinking of getti g her the sq6 now
Can someone help? I’m looking to get a camera that takes decent vintage pictures, not too fussed about budgets, and I’m totally a beginner so I genuinely have no idea what to do or what anything means
Well than this is the video for you! I cover it all. Also you might want to check out my masterclass link in description it’s 50% off and today is the last day of the sale!!
You can buy it anywhere. Target Walmart Best Buy Amazon or directly from polaroid. If you have a polaroid 600 camera you use 600 film. If you need more help there’s a link in the description for my masterclass where, I dive deeper in teaching instant photography
hmm. Looking for one for my GF. She wants the ability to be able to take printed pics and also have a digital copy. But now that I think about it, being able to turn off flash would be great too. Anyone got any suggestions?
@@JustAnotherChris Well certainly quality wise I think they are mostly superior but maybe not… I just think the images out of the TL70 Plus is pretty hard to beat… Its is $699 though…
The Instax 200 is a p.o.s. - very disappointing…I own several Instax mini format cameras. Liked your views on the fixed focus Polaroids. You missed the Reporter variations - used film pack film. Have an original 230 family pack camera and a gifted one. You never mentioned the all manual high end 180 camera. Polaroid SX-70 film of today - has issues for me. Have 2 gifted SX-70s. Prefer the b&w film but all fades away too soon. Sony.
Other than nostalgia is there really any advantage? It was cool back in the day because you didn't have to shoot a whole roll and wait to see pictures. I just don't get the purpose of this in 2023...
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For Instax Mini film, I strongly recommend the mini 90. Unlike the mini 8/9/11/12 cameras, the mini 90 has some features such as: being able to turn off the flash, double exposure, bulb mode, among other modes. It gives you a little freedom to be creative.
absolutely love my 90. It's fun to use, I've tried lomo but always go back to the 90.
Weird that nobody really recommends the mini 90. Best of the mini series, but apparently no one knows about it.
completely agree!
The neo?
Yes! mini 90 neo classic@@raphaellacasse-linteau
I think Fuji Instax Wide 300 is sweet spot for me, wide pictures, cheap film and its only 100euros in eu. I don't mind the size and the black/silver version looks just awesome.
I fast forward to the conclusion and you’re talking about links to click and a photo contest. I got played
Love your channel. You're the reason why I just got into instant Camera Photography. Found a stranger things One Step 2. Excited.
Oh now that’s a great pick up!
I want a Polaroid camera that gives 80s vibes. Idk if i could afford an original from that decade so I'm looking for an alternative...
My choice for the Instax Square would have been the Diana Instant Square. Maybe the most versatile instant camera right now.
Hmm haven’t used that one but I have seen mixed reviews on it
May be worth reviewing? I've been looking for a good square instax but there are no sq6's for sale in Australia. Seems like a decent option but I'm unsure about it's quality.@@JustAnotherChris
You are the only person I trust with Polaroid. People keep asking me what to buy and I always reference your videos!
Well thank you I really appreciate that!
@@JustAnotherChris no worries! Nowadays it’s not easy to find down to earth and quality content like yours.
I have so many analog cameras but no idea what to look for in Polaroid. Especially since the names sound all the same. Keep up the great work :)
The best cameras for 2024 is twin lens reflex tl 70 plus for instax square whit integrated computer that tell the right nd filter to use in full sunlight and has also time of shutters manual and not only manual focus;but cost 700 $ and is bulky and heavy for tiny square film
Had the tl70 plus a couple weeks, it is absolutely awesome. It is massive, makes my Rolleicord look small. I love using it though, it feels great in the hands and meters really well, and the manual mode is unmatched.
The lineup for 2024 is looking good! Still waiting for the day Nons SL645 and SL660 will get covered, they are great options with manual control, built in light meter and interchangeable lenses (I loved owning the 645). But in the meantime 🎉 for 2024
If I can get my hands on one I’m sure it will make the list!!
i have the SL660 and is amazing for the option of interchangeable lenses EF and more, internal light meter and speed shutter! however it have his curve to trust the light meter, but a super whorthy camera! hope @@JustAnotherChris have the opportunity,
if you have a Hasselblad medium format camera def you need a NONS Instant Back, trasform your Hasselblad medium camera into a intant one!
Please do another video! This was very informative and many new cameras have been released. Cook to see the progression over less than a year.
Sorry.. so which is the best?
The last cameras he showed
I'm currently eagerly awaiting the arrival of my flamingo pink instax mini 9, film, and lenses after watching your 2023 video! I have 100 exposures total so if I end up really liking this hobby (which I think I will) I'm thinking of upgrading to an instax sq6.
That’s so cool!!!
Wide drastically needs more options. I want a pro camera but the RF70 isn't perfect. The Fuji 500AF, 200/300, or a modded one seem like the best options. But as much as you gain with modded ones you also lose some of the basic easy to use characteristics which are still nice to have.
I found your channel earlier tonight looking at a review for the Polaroid Go. It got me looking at the Polaroid Now. I then fell down a rabbit hole of instant cameras and ended up back on your channel watching this video. All I can say is I blame you for my newest hobby. Thank you!!!!!
Haha I would like to apologize to your wallet!
I recently bought the polaroid go and I struggle with underexposed shots. It really needs A LOT of light to get nice shots outside. But for portraits (and if you make ppl pose with a background close to their backs) are great.
Doesn’t matter if I put it in the fridge, if it’s old, or new all my Polaroid go shots are very warm (orange). When I get cameras that have weird quirks I just think to my self that this is what I wanted because if I wanted perfect lighting, focus, or color I would be using digital.
First time purchasing a camera I decided to try out the mini Evo and it's worth every penny I can charge it in the truck very easy to carry and use
That's a great choice!!!
I bought Polaroid Supercolor 635CL in October as my first instant camera and it's great!
Amazing!
Always teasing with that Taz Camera 😭😂 love the videos and guides 😁
Still need to do a video on that one!
Pleeeaaasssseee! Would love to see it in action. I know results wise it won't be any different to any other 600 but it's such a cool looking camera
I love my i-2. You have to spend more time with it but once you get an exposure that shows you how great this camera is, it's worth it.
Professional creative here. Been wanting to get into instant print cameras love how in depth this video is.
Going on holiday to Italy next week and really wanted to surprise the girlfriend with a little Polaroid camera for memory’s sake - yes instant cameras ! There’s something about them. Whenever I take a photo with a mobile phone, it gets lost somewhere in the photo vacuum. But with this, they come straight out. And we actually keep them.
I tried a Polaroid Next gen 2 but couldn’t take good photos with it.
I’m wondering if it’s better to get Kodak 3 or instax evo 2…
Which one would be better?
The my name is earl intro is insane 😂❤
😎
I just bought the polaroid now gen 2 camera bc of a black friday sale and I'm so glad I didn't buy the polaroid now+ camera after hearing your reviews on it.. I'm about to start my instant photography journey! Are there any beginner tips that you'd recommend?
Reaching out to ask your opinion on the Polaroid film? How has it been in your experience?
@@TacoMan99Do not buy Polaroid film from Amazon, all the film I got there came to me expired or not well kept, I recommend picking it up from a local store or from Polaroid directly. Other than that I really like the Polaroid film.
I bought the Polaroid now and the now + and you are correct. It is a complete waste of money.
polaroid one step + is a great camera i managed to get hold of the lens filters ! fun camera
Now that’s awesome
Sorry but IMO Polaroids are not worth the exorbitant price of the film (double than Instax). Wildly inconsistent, fades much quickly than the Instax and is quite hit-or-miss for quality. This would be fine if they were a cheap, experimental thing. But you're also expected to pay quite the price for them. I'll stick to Instax, which is now getting also premium quality options (no thanks to Fuji) for those wanting glass lenses and full manual control.
Never have I never experienced a Polaroid fade. I think your thinking of impossible project when they first started to literally reinvent the wheel.
@@JustAnotherChris Mainly speaking about photos I took around 5 years ago. The Instax pictures held up pretty good, while the Polaroid are now desaturated and lower in contrast than they used to be. Maybe I got a couple of bad batches, who knows
Much appreciated on the recommendations! Really helped narrow down which ones I might go for.
Glad I could help!
Dude, don’t listen to this guy. He has no idea what he’s talking about. He’s entertaining but poorly informed.
Hey dude thanks for your honest review and the fact that you showed a lot of pictures you shot with the different cameras 📸 great stuff!!
I‘m a tattoo artist and I want to shoot fotos of my clients and the tattoos of course so I‘m looking for a camera that has that vintage-ish look but still good quality to show a detailed tattoo if you know what I mean..?
Could you please recommend me a camera for the job ?
Thank heaps 🍻
We need to just BUY THEM ALL like you did to ease our collective instant film RISK POOL- an auditor. Like #86
Haha well go for it
i've been told the firmware update on the I2 solves the exposure issue.
Hello Chris! I am eyeing some Polaroid Sun 660 camera on eBay, but I’m noticing a lot of them say “untested”. I know they’re also rather basic cameras that seem to work for forever because they’re so simple. Do you think it’s safe to assume they’ll work even if they’re “untested”? Thank you for your time!
I’m just starting to get into instant film photography (picked up an Evo a few months ago - love it!) and I’m really curious if there’s any other reasons you’d recommend the SQ6 over the Lomo’Instant Square Glass other than the framing issues?
I don’t know why but my heart is just really set on the Lomo Square but want to make the right decision in the Black Friday sales!
For a bit more context, I tried the instax mini 12 a few weeks ago and haaaated it for the general point and shoot vibes and lack of creative control. I know the SQ6 has a bit more customisation which I like the sound of but by the looks of it, so does the Lomo.
Help a girl out!! 😅
Sounds like you should get the lomo. Go for it! The sq6 is just easier to use that’s pretty much it.
@@JustAnotherChris Sounds like a plan and I love a challenge! Thanks so much, both for your advice here and the hours of content and advice you share across your channel! 🥰
Great video!!! What's your opinion on the quality of the photographs and the handling of the FUJIFILM Instax SQ40 and the Polaroid Now Gen2 instant cameras? I really don't like the size of the Instax Mini photos. I had a Wide 200 which unfortunately broke, and comparatively, I don't like the size of the photo. I was thinking of buying one of these or the new Wide. Which one do you recommend?
hii I am completely new to instant photography, everything I know I learned today from this channel. I am pretty sure i prefer polaroid film over fuji. so I am debating between polaroid go and polaroid now. which one should I get? I like the i type film size, the fact that you can buy it in black and white and i saw this really cool Basquiat Edition now camera on the polaroid website. the go film is cheaper and the go camera is cheaper and probably more practical because of the size but i cannot for the life of me deside. need some good advice guys!!
Did you skip the SQ1? How does it measure against SQ6? SQ6 is difficult to find now, and because of it extra expensive too
I'm really torn between the Instax Mini Evo (hybrid) and the discontinued SQ6. I love the hybrid option of being able to choose which photo to print (economical), but I'm sooo worried I'm going to be forever bothered by the tiny print size. Why don't they have a square version of this? Thank you so much for the great video!:)
Well why not both!! They both shoot different film formats
@@JustAnotherChris Because money, that I don't have 🤣 But it looks like I'm gonna get my hands on an unused SQ10! Happy medium?:)
You haven't tested any Lomo cameras? I have a ton of special edition Polaroid film and haven't used it because the new Polaroids all suck. I have the OG i1it was terrible.
Hey Chris don't know if you might be able to help me with this but I'm looking at instant cameras as well as printers for the first time and I think I'd prefer to choose the photo to print but here's my issue, I LOVE the vintage/old look of polaroid photos, from what I've seen from a comparison video between the instax printers (including mini evo, square and wide) the only one that reminded me of them is the default setting in the mini link (I assume it looks the same on the square format which I'd prefer). But my question is, to get that distinct polaroid look do I have to shoot with polaroid or are there similar results when selecting something shot on phone and printing it? I'm new here and from what I can tell you mostly deal with the cameras not the printers but it would be of great help if you had any tip so that I can be more satisfied with my purchase, thank you!
I'm looking for the exact same thing right now. What all did you find? I'm thinking about the Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro (or whatever it's called lol) but I'm not quite sure
@@shekelsean I ended up getting an instax square sq6, I browsed lots of reddit threads and the general consesus was that for the vintage look you gotta shoot it directly with the camera, with printers it's gonna look good but it's not the same. I've taken a few pictures and I like them but I'm not blown away, although I still need to experiment with it. I am still going to purchase a printer though, because it's much more convenient to choose what you want to print, even if doesn't look old school.
@@4nhxk797 yeah I've done a lot of research since then, I think I'm gonna pick up a Lomo'instant square glass
I thought i was recognizing some of your shots in a different video, but seeing the water front in this one confirms it for me, you have some very beautiful shots of The Couve.
Good old Vancouver!
Have you done a review of the fuji film instax 99? I haven't found your review yet. Thinking of buying one. Thanks
You have so much camras your my idle now
I do what I can
Does the Polaroid Now Gen 2 worth it??? 🤔 thoughts?
did u get an answer ?
I have a sun 670, and paid $90 for it.
did I get ripped off?? 14:02
edit: I got it off eBay and it was the cheapest one I could find
You should do a review of the Instax mini neo classic!!!!!!
Noted
Super useful review. Thank you, Chris!
No thank you!! 🤓
I want to buy such camera for my gf so she can get into polaroid photography, but I can't choose and my budget is around 100-150, would love to get some recommendations.
Is there a way for instant camera to send digital versions of each photo to you PC? Btw love this videos, very helpful 😁
Only if you are using the instax mini evo
@@JustAnotherChris thanks, nothing with bigger print maybe?🤔
@mrhakapec if you can track down a SQ10 thats square film but it’s old and hard to find.
Great video thank you!
I just found a Polaroid zip and an ee66 for $10 for both, any words on them? Since you just saved me from getting gen 2 - I startet looking around
Well those aren’t film cameras they’re in a different category all together. They use ZINK paper.
This video is sooo helpful ❤️
Awesome!! I’m glade it helped!!
ayeeee, my name is earl type intro‼️
Heck’s yeah!
So I realy love the polaroid go gen 2.. like to buy a regular polaroid now too... but also the instax wide picture quality looks great too but the camera is tooo big for me... maybe the instax square a good solution?
Hey man! Great and super helpful video. I was wondering how the Polaroid now gen 2 compares to the onestep series? (Quality wise, and how reliable they are etc). Appreciate you dude!
Both are good but I prefer the onestep2
Hellow, thank you for share your knowledge. Your channel is very cool. I'm going to buy my first polaroid. But i have one more question. Polaroid Now, and polaroid Now gen 2 have the same quality??.
No differences, other than USB-C and new camera colors.
Thank you so much!! And a hug from Spain. Happy xmax😊😊
People on Amazon in reviews are saying polaroid go is dark even on sunny days and flash on and idk if they shot correctly but some were dark and outside. Is this actually extra dark vs fuji mini?
Love your intro 🤣🤣
Hi good morning pls which LED light can you recommend for my mini instax evo camera thank you 😊😊
There is any differences between the NOW and the NOW 2 gen?
Just bought a onestep2 off of ebay, thanks for the recomandation! was bout to buy a now+ right before watching. question though, how long does a battery usually last on these things? since i bought it used im also worried about it dying extremely fast but i guess we shall see!
The batteries in mine are still going strong but yeah one day it will go dead. But there’s people out there that replace them
Could u told me what camera do u like and if I wanna pick one of these sq6 or mini evo or polaroid now please tell me witch one
I sure hope you you get your hands on a nons camera one day
One day! If I can get one
If you had to choose between the Instax Sq6 and the Polaroid Now which would you choose and why?
That’s like comparing apples and oranges. Both are two completely different things. You can’t compare instax to Polaroid. They are just two different entities. Pros and cons to both. It’s virtually impossible. It just comes down to your preference and your needs to what you want to shoot.
The Polaroid one step 2 camera you showed off did you get that color customized to the camera?
Nope that’s one polaroid made.
@@JustAnotherChris did some digging and its a strangers thing edition. i got me the One Step 2 and gonna try to do some shoots with it any videos on your channel to watch for first time using it?
SX-70 cams: $$. Modify/refurb SX-70 cams: $$$. Powerbar: $$. Mint SX-70: $$$$. All for the privilege of using Polaroid$ film, which is a downer: 15-30 minute develop time ideally in the dark takes the "instant" and "develops while watching" out of instant photography. You snap the photo and toss it to the subject who stares at the blank photo for a minute, then puts it down and forgets about it. Lost magic.
Personally, my fav is a hacked Polaroid pack camera with a Tominon lens and an Instax wide back. Instax film: 1/2 price of Polaroid, develops in 2 mins in the sunlight, but higher contrast. Snap the photo, toss it to the subject and say "wait for it..." 15 secs later the pic starts appearing. Magic.
Agree with your comments about the SX-70. Polaroid used to refurbish them but stopped because there are no longer any cameras to cannibalize for spare parts. It's a brilliant design but after 50 years they're getting fragile. Better for collecting rather than shooting
What's the best instant camera to use while biking? I go on long rides with lots of guys who wheelie and it's so much fun I want to be able to take pictures to give to people I don't know. Taking photos on my phone means I can't share them
Instax mini evo
@JustAnotherChris thank you! I was going to do the kodak mini 3 but your review said it takes a while to print and with the picture going in and out...I didn't think that was good
Polaroid Mio looks like an Instax mini 90 or Leica Sofort, available on Amazon all day long.
Mio 2001 was made by Fuji a variant of style of original instax
Mini 10 1998
Does anyone have the Now+ and actually likes it? Looking for any tips to avoid letting it collect dust or reselling it. Basically everything is overexposed, and the colors so far have been very underwhelming
Which one would you recommend? Polaroid now + gen 2 or leica sofort 2?
Neither get a instax mini EVO or a polaroid NOW gen 2 stay away from the +
Can you talk about the polaroid 600 camera
Awesome video! Are you planning to try the Mint TL70+ by chance?
No plans as of yet.
So you favourite one is onestep2 or onestep+? I think you've mentioned onestep 2, but the plus one seems to have some more features and more or less the same quality? I found new onestep2 and used onestep+ and I can't decide on which one to get.
Go for the onestep+ has Bluetooth so you will have to use your phone to take advantage of those extra features. I do have a onestep2 brand new sealed for sale on my website just so you know
@@JustAnotherChrishow much was it for sale? I fond one here in Canada and i just want to compare
instax sq1 is great
Which one would be best for a kid?
Instax mini evo is a digital camera so doesn’t need film to shoot. But can still print photos
Hey Chris, isn't the printed Instax photo gonna degrade faster than a real photo? I wanted a real instant camera, worried the "printer" part is gonna kill the flair.
Well it’s not actually printing it’s still be exposed so it will be the same
@@JustAnotherChris Thanks!
What do you think of Polaroid Sun 660?? Found one for $70, I'm unsure if i should get it.
Well if you made it to the vintage Polaroid camera section of this video then you would know it’s one of the cameras I recommend
Very helpful
Glad it helped
My teenage granddaughter whats an instant camera. Can you recommend one for her? Thanks
Instax are great
you have a great intro🔥
Thank you!
any thoughts on SQ1 vs SQ6? (SQ6's seems to be more expensive now since they're not in production anymore?)
Yes that is correct. Still worth it. It had more options then the SQ1. That one is a stripped down version.
Don't get the SQ1! It's is the worst camera ever. Blurry asf photos and over exposure like crazy
I would like a wide film camera, I like slightly larger, rectangular photos. But, I have to be able to turn the flash off to shoot baby pictures. Any suggestions?
Quite a few people use gaffers tape over the flash. Did you find something that works for you between then and now?
Do you recommend the Kodak instant phots lineup ? Or are those not good enough?
Well those aren’t film cameras that’s why I have left them out of this video.
@@JustAnotherChris Thank you for the clarification!!
@SpiderTreWithADash absolutely!
Well now i dont know what to get my gf 😅 i got her a fuji mini a few years ago and it recently just completely stopped working. Thinking of getti g her the sq6 now
SQ6 would be a great upgrade
Hey, any thoughts on the Instax SQ 40? Great video tho.
It is a stripped down version of the sq6. It doesn’t have any options
@@JustAnotherChris I see. Probably just a point and shoot without features for more “pro photos”, right? I was considering the SQ 40 and Polaroid Now.
@vinnyneiva not exactly. They took features off like the self timer and flash control and more
Opinion for instax mini 40;; I would really like to know your opinion.
I actually haven’t used that one. Can’t give an opinion on it as of yet unfortunately
Can someone help? I’m looking to get a camera that takes decent vintage pictures, not too fussed about budgets, and I’m totally a beginner so I genuinely have no idea what to do or what anything means
Well than this is the video for you! I cover it all. Also you might want to check out my masterclass link in description it’s 50% off and today is the last day of the sale!!
I thinking of getting a polaroid 600 but where can i find the film for it and which kind should i use
You can buy it anywhere. Target Walmart Best Buy Amazon or directly from polaroid. If you have a polaroid 600 camera you use 600 film. If you need more help there’s a link in the description for my masterclass where, I dive deeper in teaching instant photography
hmm. Looking for one for my GF. She wants the ability to be able to take printed pics and also have a digital copy. But now that I think about it, being able to turn off flash would be great too. Anyone got any suggestions?
this would be your best option. Its the best of both worlds. amzn.to/4bGAWqZ
@@JustAnotherChris excellent thank you!
Anytime
In your title/description, *cameras* is a plural, thus not in need of the apostrophe.
The newer models of the SQ6 have no bells and whistles like the SQ6 you have.
That is correct. The new ones are called SQ40
And just as expensive and made out of cheap plastic
@@JustAnotherChris
So does the SX70 give the best IQ?
Yes and no. Thats all based on what your style is. But on paper yes it will give the “best” IQ
what model is the light blue camera in the first batch?
pixtoss
polaroid now gen 1 or gen 2?
They’re the same. Other than the USB C and color
thank you so much this is exactly what i was looking for!
Glad it helped! Which camera are you getting??
Hello, what about instax sq1?
Get a SQ6. It has better features
Mint are the best…
Are they though?? I think they might have been but others have entered the chat since
@@JustAnotherChris Well certainly quality wise I think they are mostly superior but maybe not… I just think the images out of the TL70 Plus is pretty hard to beat… Its is $699 though…
Ahahaah. Quality content
I do what I can
I have a couple of Spectra's😢
Dead and gone RIP 🪦
The Instax 200 is a p.o.s. - very disappointing…I own several Instax mini format cameras.
Liked your views on the fixed focus Polaroids.
You missed the Reporter variations - used film pack film. Have an original 230 family pack camera and a gifted one.
You never mentioned the all manual high end 180 camera.
Polaroid SX-70 film of today - has issues for me. Have 2 gifted SX-70s. Prefer the b&w film but all fades away too soon.
Sony.
Other than nostalgia is there really any advantage? It was cool back in the day because you didn't have to shoot a whole roll and wait to see pictures.
I just don't get the purpose of this in 2023...
Hmmm I’m more curious as to why you searched and clicked this video??? Film is a hobby that’s it. Its fun. You get it or you don’t.
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