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Leica SOFORT 2 Hybrid Instant Camera

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:04:45 +0000

Leica’s iconic red dot is synonymous with photographic excellence, and the Leica SOFORT 2 is the latest testament to their commitment to quality and innovation. This hybrid instant camera beautifully marries classic design with modern technology, ensuring your pictures are nothing short of exceptional. Equipped with a 4.9 MP CMOS sensor and a Leica Summar […]

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Polaroid I-2 Instant Camera

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:26:31 +0000

If you’ve been yearning for the bygone days of instant photography, the Polaroid I-2 Instant Camera is here to rekindle your passion for tangible memories. This sleek, retro-inspired camera seamlessly marries the timeless charm of classic Polaroid snapshots with cutting-edge technology. Say goodbye to the grainy, washed-out photos of the past and hello to vibrant, […]

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Fujifilm instax SQUARE SQ40

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:09:30 +0000

There’s been a renewed interest in film cameras lately and as a result more folks have been delving into the retro charm of instant cameras. If this vintage appeal has piqued your interest then the newly released instax SQUARE SQ40 from Fujifilm is an excellent choice. With a design that effortlessly captures your attention, this […]

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Polaroid 50th Anniversary Edition Gold SX-70 Instant Film Camera

John A. Paradiso — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:48:17 +0000

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their classic folding instant camera, vintage tech brand Retrospekt has released a stunning gold edition of the Polaroid SX-70 Instant Film Camera. The limited edition release was made from vintage cameras that had been completely disassembled, cleaned, and re-calibrated before receiving 24k gold plating. Leather embossings and detailings were […]

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The Polaroid OneStep+ Lets You Use Your Phone as a Remote

Ben Dahl — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:00:24 +0000

Despite options from stalwart brands like Leica, Fujifilm, Lomography and IntantFlex, the first brand that comes to mind when we think about instant cameras is always Polaroid. The brand makes the best instant cameras out there. Despite taking a few years off, Polaroid is back with another new camera—the Polaroid OneStep+ i-Type Camera. The original […]

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7 Instant Cameras That Don’t Suck

Maxwell Barna — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:35:27 +0000

In an age where the cameras on our smartphones are capable of billboard-quality selfies and where 12- and 13-inch screens equipped with downloadable software give us all the power of a state-of-the-art film lab, it would seem there’s no room for a relic like film photography. Then again, people were saying the same thing 10 […]

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Kodak Mini Shot Instant Camera

Mike Newman — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:25:39 +0000

You probably have thousands of pictures on your phone. Now ask yourself, how many times have you really gone back and looked at them? Our phones are great for snapping pictures, but they’re not ideal for revisiting them. That’s why there’s a bit of an instant camera renaissance happening right now. The latest to toss […]

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Polaroid Has a New Instant Camera

Ben Dahl — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:41:26 +0000

When Polaroid stopped manufacturing instant film and analog hardware almost a decade ago it created a void in the camera with instant gratification market that quite a few other brands attempted to fill. There’s nothing wrong with those options, but they never quite delivered on the true experience of using a Polaroid camera. None of […]

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