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New: Instax Mini 11 in a Minute

December 9, 2021 By Dan Finnen

The holidays are upon us, and I have a feeling that a whole lot of people are going to be finding a Fuji Instax Mini 11 in their stocking. The camera is my top recommendation for those who want to get into instant film with a minimum of fuss and in the most affordable way […]

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New: Polaroid Now+ Review

November 25, 2021 By Dan Finnen

The Polaroid Now from last year was… shall we say, a bit rough. However, I’m thrilled to say that the new Now+/Plus (I wish these cameras had names that were more different) is actually a very solid camera. If you want something new, or you do a lot of self-portrait work, this is the camera […]

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New Video: Polaroid OneStep Closeup Guide

October 29, 2021 By Dan Finnen

The Polaroid OneStep Closeup is my go-to recommendation for a cheap, simple way to jump into the world of vintage instant film photography. While its fixed-focus lens isn’t nearly as sharp as the SLR 680 or even an Impulse AF, it’s a hardy, easy-to-use camera that won’t let you down.

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Polaroid Go Instant Film Camera Review

September 24, 2021 By Dan Finnen

If you really want to get into the weeds about this camera, check out my video review for all the details and context for how this camera fits into the world of Polaroid. If you’re just wondering if you should buy this camera for yourself or for someone as a gift, I have just one […]

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New Video: How To Use the Impulse AF

August 5, 2021 By Dan Finnen

I’ve created a video walkthrough about all things Polaroid Impulse AF, one of my absolute favorite vintage 600 type cameras. It’s been on my recommended camera list for years, so I’ve finally given it a proper video guide for those who are lucky enough to find one. You may notice I’m trying out a different […]

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New: Polaroid Round Frame Review

July 13, 2021 By Dan Finnen

At last, Polaroid round frame film has returned! I take a deep dive into its current color iteration. It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed Polaroid’s new generations of color film, and they’ve been steadily improving the formula. One word of caution with both round frame and any other Polaroid film – don’t store it […]

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New: Fuji Instax Mini 11 Guide

May 6, 2021 By Dan Finnen

I have a new, easy-to-use guide up for how to use the Fuji Instax Mini 11, my favorite beginner’s instant film camera and one of the best deals out there. Even though it is Fuji’s easiest to use camera yet, it’s still helpful to have some pointers on how to get the best results. Check […]

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Polaroid debuts new, smaller ‘Go’ film and camera, and I have mixed feelings

April 20, 2021 By Dan Finnen

Polaroid today has announced, for the first time in decades (since Spectra!), an entirely new film format form factor. It looks like basically a smaller version of classic 600/I-Type. I had to check, because for a second I thought they were using Fuji Instax Square film in the same way that the shell company that […]

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Polaroid Round Frame Has Returned!

April 16, 2021 By Dan Finnen

At long last, Polaroid round frame is back! It’s currently sold out on Polaroid’s site, but new stock should be arriving soon. The Impossible Project introduced the round frame several years ago, and many photographers (including myself) were surprised at how much fun it was to use. What is essentially a round crop actually made […]

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New Video: An Ode to Polaroid Spectra

February 1, 2021 By Dan Finnen

An Ode to Polaroid Spectra

Polaroid Spectra is one of my favorite formats, but now that Polaroid is no longer making film for it, it’s effectively dead. To send it off, I made this video where I discuss what made Spectra/Image/Type 1200 awesome, why Polaroid no longer makes new film for it, and what it all means for photographers who […]

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I’m a writer, photographer, co-owner of Polymyth, host of the Chicago Writers Podcast, Super Gear Land, and more. You can reach me at hello (at) danfinnen.com.

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