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Fuji Instax Mini 41 Instant Film Camera Review

March 10, 2026 By Dan Finnen

The Fuji Instax Mini 41 is a excellent instant film camera. The only problem is, the Fuji Instax Mini 12 is a also an excellent camera, almost identical in every way, and it costs 30-50 USD less. So why then, does the Fuji Instax Mini 41 exist? Well, it looks better. And that’s about it. […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Film, film photography, Instant film

Polaroid Flip Instant Film Camera Review

May 26, 2025 By Dan Finnen

You can purchase the Polaroid Flip directly from Polaroid. Using these affiliate links help me keep this site online and doesn’t cost you anything. Thank you! If you’ve watched my videos or read my reviews, you’re probably sick of me talking about the Polaroid Impulse AF. The reason I love that vintage camera so much […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Instant film, Polaroid

Polaroid Now+ (Plus) Gen 3 Instant Camera Review

April 27, 2025 By Dan Finnen

After three ‘generations’ can I safely recommend the Polaroid Now+ now? Probably. Maybe. Sort of? Reviewing Polaroid cameras is tough. I see a lot of reviews out there, often from more tech-focused publications, that knock Polaroid cameras for very things that I love about film. Modern Impossible-Project-derived Polaroid film is unpredictable and has cool color […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: film photography, Impossible Project, Instant film

Boox Palma Android e-Reader Review

March 24, 2025 By Dan Finnen

I love books, but sadly I don’t have room for a giant physical library in my small Chicago apartment. Still, I’m tired of screens, so I’ve been a dedicated e-reader user for well over a decade and a half at this point. While physical books are the ultimate form of the written word (get out […]

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Filed Under: Misc, Writing Tagged With: e-reader, ereader

Nikon Z6 III Camera Review – From a Z6 I Owner’s Perspective

November 15, 2024 By Dan Finnen

You can pick up a Nikon Z6 III on Amazon. If this article has inspired you to get a deal on a used Nikon Z6 or Z6 II body, you can find those at KEH, which one of my favorite places to pick up used gear. Using these affiliate links costs you nothing and helps […]

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Fuji Instax Wide 400 Instant Film Camera Review

November 12, 2024 By Dan Finnen

While Fuji cranks out countless cameras for their Mini and Square instant film variants, they just can’t figure it out Instax Wide. Many years ago, we were stuck with the dreadful Instax 210, which finally, finally got replaced with the slightly better Instax Wide 300. It’s not like there were other options, either. Fuji has […]

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Nikon N80 35mm Film SLR Camera Review

October 17, 2024 By Dan Finnen

If you’re willing to take risks for the best deals, eBay is always a decent place to find vintage cameras. Personally, I like the peace of mind a trusted reseller like KEH can provide with used gear. Using these affiliate links for eBay and KEH helps me keep this site online with no ads. Thank […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: camera review, film camera, reviews, vintage photography

Polaroid Impulse AF Versus the Not-AF (Polaroid Impulse Review)

August 26, 2024 By Dan Finnen

The Polaroid Impulse AF has long been one of my all-time favorite cameras. It has sat on my Polaroid buying guide for well over a decade as one of the best bargains for discerning photographers who want to shoot vintage Polaroid cameras without breaking the bank. The reason why the Polaroid Impulse AF is so […]

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Instax Mini 99 Instant Film Camera Review

August 4, 2024 By Dan Finnen

Instax Mini 99 camera

You can purchase the Instax Mini 99 from Amazon. Using these affiliate links helps me keep this site ad-free and costs you nothing. Thank you! Some of my favorite 35mm photos I’ve taken were chaotically colorful images using pre-exposed film. I went the route of doing it in-camera, which meant that I set my exposure […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: camera review, film camera, reviews

Fuji Instax SQ40 Instant Film Camera Review

May 25, 2024 By Dan Finnen

Instax SQ40 camera

Back in 2020, I gave the SQ1 a fairly harsh review due to costing significantly more than the older SQ6 while removing features and build quality. Jump forward to 2024, and the SQ6 has been largely discontinued, leaving just the SQ1 and now the ‘premium’ SQ40. As the ‘premium’ option in the Instax Square lineup, […]

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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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