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How to Take the Perfect ‘Private’ Polaroid – Featuring Ramona Romance!

February 11, 2020 By Dan Finnen

If you’re looking for a camera, the Fuji Instax Mini 11 is one of the best (and cheapest) out there and the one I recommend below. Get it on Amazon and help support this site. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up some film for the camera. Thanks! Since their inception, Polaroid cameras have […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: burlesque, guide, how-to, instamatic, Instax, Polaroid

Storm Clouds Gather Over Film Photography

February 14, 2019 By Dan Finnen

Update June 2019: Some good news! Tetenal lives to see another day (sort of)! Also, Polaroid Originals has Spectra and large format back in stock in the US. Whew! It’s no secret that film, as a consumer product, is dead. However, despite this, the past decade has been amazing for professionals and amateur photographers who […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: film photography, Instax, news, Polaroid, tetenal

New Article Alert: Fuji Instax Camera Guide

September 7, 2016 By Dan Finnen

Site News: I’m currently working on moving this site over to HTTPS. The good news is that my site is now even more secure and safe to use! The bad news is that a bunch of my affiliate links have broken, so it will take me some time to get all those back in order. […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: film photography, fuji, Instant film, Instax, site news

Fuji Instax vs Impossible Project vs Polaroid Instant Film

August 25, 2015 By Dan Finnen

Update November 2017: The Impossible Project has renamed itself ‘Polaroid Originals’ as part of a major rebranding effort. The film itself is very similar, so for our purposes in this article the Impossible Project and Polaroid Originals are nearly the same. To clarify, ‘Polaroid Originals’ are the films and cameras developed by the Impossible Project, […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: cameras, film photography, Fujifilm, Instant film, Instax, Polaroid, the impossible project, tools

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  • How to Scan Polaroid or Fuji Instax Instant Film
  • Fuji Instax Instant Film Camera Buying Guide
  • What is the best instant film camera for beginners?

Recent Reviews

  • Fuji Instax Square SQ1 Instant Film Camera Review
  • Fuji Instax Mini 11 Instant Film Camera Review
  • Brooklyn Film Camera x Cameradactyl Polaroid Scan Adapter V2 Review
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  • Polaroid Impulse AF Camera Review

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  • New Video: How to Scan Polaroids
  • New Video: Fuji Instax Buyer’s Guide
  • Polaroid discontinues the OneStep 2
  • New: Fuji Instax SQ1 Review

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About Me

I’m a writer, photographer, co-owner of Polmyth, and Skyline Chili enthusiast. You can reach me at hello (at) danfinnen.com or on Twitter @danfinnen.

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