Update November 2024: Fuji’s has refreshed their entire line of cameras so I’ve updated this guide with all-new recommendations and photos. Fuji Instax is easily most popular instant film format out there, surpassing even once-dominant Polaroid. You’ve probably seen Instax cameras at parties, weddings, and events as people capture analogue memories in the age of […]
Read More...Dan’s Guide to Buying New and Used Polaroid Cameras
November 2024 Update: I’ve completely overhauled this guide with new recommendations. Looking to get a Polaroid camera and don’t know where to start? Want to know the best vintage Polaroid camera for your instant photography project? Wondering how these newfangled Polaroid cameras stack up to the old ones? Never fear! I’ve drawn up this guide […]
Read More...Instax Square SQ1 and SQ40 Camera Guide
Instax Square is a fun format that gives you a larger image than the teeny-tiny Instax Mini while keeping the cameras compact. As of the writing of this guide, the SQ1 and the SQ40 are Fuji’s main Instax Square cameras. If you’re wondering which one to get, I recommend the more affordable SQ1 (you can […]
Read More...How to Shoot the Nikon F100 35mm Film Camera
The Nikon F100 is my favorite 35mm film camera. It was one of the last film cameras Nikon ever produced, and it brought together all the best features of the Nikon F line into an affordable, tough, compact package. While the Nikon F6 remains insanely expensive, the Nikon F100 is a contemporary camera that does […]
Read More...Nikon F100 Custom Settings Menu (CSM) Cheat Sheet/Pocket Guide
How to Use the Fuji Instax Mini 12 Camera
I love the Fuji Instax Mini 12. Once you get the hang of it, its an easy camera to throw into your pocket to take photos of friends and family. Part of the fun of film is taking chances, so don’t be afraid to try out new things and experiment as you learn how to […]
Read More...How to Use the Fuji Instax Mini 11 Instant Film Camera
Update December 2021: I created a complete video guide that teaches you how to use the Instax Mini in 60 seconds. The Fuji Instax Mini 11 is one of my favorite cameras because it is easy to use, affordable, and lots of fun. However, even as simple as it is, there is still a learning […]
Read More...How to Scan Polaroid or Fuji Instax Instant Film
May 2021 Update: MacOS has recently broken capability with the V600 with the image capture app, but you can still force the scanner to work by going into settings, choosing printers/scanners, and working from there. It’s a bit of kludgy work-around, so I’ve recently started using Epson Scan on Windows 10. Surprisingly, it works great, […]
Read More...What is the best instant film camera for beginners?
Update January 2024: Most of the cameras I recommend below have been discontinued. Instead of the Fuji Instax 9, check out the new Fuji Instax 12. Also, instead of the OneStep 2, go for the Polaroid Now+. I’ll do a full rewrite of this when I get a chance! It’s a great time to get […]
Read More...Polaroid OneStep CloseUp 600 Camera Guide
Updated April 2020 The Polaroid OneStep CloseUp 600 is one of the most common vintage box-type Polaroid cameras out there, especially when you take in account the many, many slight variants of the camera like the Job Pro. This guide shows you how to use your vintage OneStep CloseUp, and you can also use this […]
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