instax WIDE 300 instant film camera, large picture format, Auto exposure, Built-in selfie lens, Tripod socket, Midnight Black

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It seems a lot simpler than other hybrid cameras, but built-in Bluetooth support lets it perform double duty as a portable printer. Being able to turn your smartphone snaps into physical prints gives it an edge over bulkier instant cameras, and it's sensibly priced too. EDUCATION: Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in Communications in Journalism in 2009. Since then, he's learned and adapted to various things in the fields of social media, SEO, app development, e-commerce development, HTML, etc.

Kodak Printomanic has a great 10-megapixel camera. It has an automatic focus that ensures clear images and a light sensor that will automatically turn on the flash in low-light environments.While the Now+ remains as straightforward to use as any point-and-shoot, we found in our review that it’s also a great option for getting creative. What limits this creativity a little is the cost of Polaroid I-Type film, which makes you think twice about wasting shots. But when you get it right, we discovered in testing that results are just as instant photos should be: delicious, vintage-style square prints that are large at 4.2x3.4in (with a 3.1in image area). Lomo’Instant Wide uses Instax Wide Film with larger sizes which is why this camera is perfect for traveling, parties, and weddings. With a new emulsion, this film is highly stable and it ensures true to life colors. The Now i-Type instant camera includes an autofocusing two-lens system that evaluates the scene, then decides which lens to use to take the clearest, sharpest photo possible. The aperture, shutter speed, and flash are fully automatic, so you don’t have to worry about wasting instant film on misfires or underexposed shots. Instead, you can play with framing and perspective thanks to the fish-eye, wide angle, close-up, and splitter attachments. For a pop of unique color, add a color gel filter.

Who it’s for: If you love the classic Polaroid look but want something that’ll fit better in a bag, the Go is a fun option that produces tiny prints to put in your wallet. It also has a double exposure mode and selfie timer.Some of these models charge via a USB cable and some need batteries. They’ll often last for around 100 shots, but some cameras can manage up to 300. Flash We didn’t find too much opportunity for creativity during our review, but the payoff is point-and-shoot simplicity. The Instax SQ40 handles brightness automatically, generally adjusting well in all but bright sunlight, where it can overexpose a bit. There are just two modes to choose between: standard and selfie. The latter adjusts the focus distance to 0.3-0.5m for close-up shots. The images are saved to a microSD card and you can review them before printing – this avoids wasting pricey film on shots where people had their eyes closed. The same photo can be printed multiple times and you can even continue shooting if you run out of film. You want the full instant experience: The Instax Link Wide makes prints from digital images, rather than analogue from start to finish. The camera overall is pretty cheap and running it isn't too expensive either, making it a good option if you want to shoot instant on a budget. It also produces 10MP digital photos that you can save via Bluetooth on the app (and you do have to do it this way; there's no internal storage). A cheap option that's good fun for anyone, especially those who aren't too confident with using a camera. Best instant cameras: How we test