Dan Finnen

New: Beginner’s Guide to Instax Mini 8 and 9 Cameras

December 1, 2017 By Dan Finnen

For ages I’ve had creating camera ‘how-to’ guides for specific models of instant film cameras. Just in time for the holidays, I’ve put together a complete beginner’s guide to the Instax Mini 8 and 9 cameras! These are perfect cameras for people just getting started in instant film, so I thought it would be a […]

New Article: Best Instant Film Camera for Beginners

November 26, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I have detailed buying guides for both Fuji Instax and vintage Polaroid cameras, but even those articles can be a bit intimidating for those who just want a simple answer to the question ‘what camera should I get?’ For those who just want to get started without any fuss, I’ve put together this article that […]

New Review: Polaroid Originals OneStep 2

November 19, 2017 By Dan Finnen

For the first time in decades, it’s a new Polaroid camera! Well, sort of. The Impossible Project, now Polaroid Originals, made their first attempt at a new Polaroid camera with the I-1 last year. It was an ambitious camera, but the simplified, streamlined, and significantly cheaper OneStep 2 is exactly the camera the company needed […]

New Review: Polaroid Originals 600 Film (Late 2017)

October 28, 2017 By Dan Finnen

The Impossible Project is dead, long live Polaroid Originals. With a new brand, there’s also a big update across Impossible…er, Polaroid Originals’ product line. Polaroid Originals claims that there’s a whole new chemistry in their films, and sure enough, they look better than ever. The best part about the new films, however, has nothing to […]

New Review Alert: Canon G7X Mk II

October 15, 2017 By Dan Finnen

What’s this? A digital camera review? It’s true! I’ve had Canon Powershots since digital cameras first became a consumer-level thing in the early 2000s. Even though smartphones have largely taken over their turf, high-end raw-capable pocket cameras with large sensors are still quite handy. I’ve had a Canon S110 the past few years that I’ve […]

New Article: How to Scan Instant Film

October 7, 2017 By Dan Finnen

At long last, I’ve written a complete guide to scanning Polaroid and Fuji Instax instant film! Scanning is a critical part of my process, and the best way to digitize analogue images so they can be shared, stored, and manipulated. Over the years, I’ve gotten my workflow down to a routine, so you can find […]

The Impossible Project is now Polaroid Originals

September 13, 2017 By Dan Finnen

Okay, settle in everyone, because this one is a doozy. The Impossible Project, the company that rose from the ashes of the discontinuation of Polaroid instant film, is now Polaroid Originals. The film and cameras that Impossible Project made independently of Polaroid is now… well, Polaroid. Sort of. Sound confusing? If you’ve been with us […]

Unit Portables SX-70 Carrying Case Mini-Review

August 17, 2017 By Dan Finnen

Update October 2017: The Impossible Project rebranded itself as Polaroid Originals, and briefly took this product offline. It’s back up on their site, and is still the same good ol’ bag! For our purposes, whenever the Impossible Project is mentioned below, assume I’m talking about Polaroid Originals, they’re the same thing. The original SX-70 land […]

New Review: Fuji Instax Mini 70

August 9, 2017 By Dan Finnen

It’s not the high-end option, and it’s not the cheapest one either – it’s the Fuji Instax Mini 70! I had high hopes for this camera, but unfortunately it’s hobbled by some insane design choices. Check out the review for all the details!

New Article: How to Create the Polaroid ‘Look’

July 31, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I made a big ol’ list of instant film effects, defects, manipulations, and everything else that helps create the distinct ‘look’ of Polaroid photography. I’m going to be working on this article for a while, as people are continuously pushing the boundaries for what is possible with instant film photography. There’s also definitely many things […]