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New: Instax Mini 99 and Polaroid Impulse Not-AF Reviews

August 26, 2024 By Dan Finnen

We got two new camera reviews up for you to check out! On the vintage Polaroid side of things we have a comparison between the legendary Impulse AF and it’s slacker twin brother the Impulse… not AF. As you can see in the above comparison, there are certainly differences in certain situations, but the Impulse still holds its own compared to other fixed-focus 600 type cheapies. Read the full review for all the details.

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On the other side of the fence, I’ve finally got a chance to review the Instax Mini 99, the new top-of-the-line mini camera. It uses an extremely clever internal LED system to pre-expose frames and create fun effects, and marks one of the first true innovations I’ve seen in instant film camera design in ages. However, it’s still a manual focus system lens and limited by the Mini format itself, but I hope this is a sign of what’s to come for Instax Square and Wide. Check out the full review for all the details.

 

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