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New: OneStep CloseUp Camera Guide

November 4, 2018 By Dan Finnen

Most of the vintage Polaroid cameras floating around out there are the box-type 600 variety, and the OneStep CloseUp is one of the models I find most often in flea markets and garage sales. While a delightfully simple camera to use, I put together a guide for those who may be using one for the […]

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New: The Ultimate Polaroid Instant Film Shootout

May 16, 2018 By Dan Finnen

I’ve pulled out all the stops for the biggest instant film camera comparison ever done on this site! Featuring representatives for nearly every major kind of Polaroid and Fuji Instax camera, this detailed deep-dive pits cameras against each other all on an equal footing. I put each one through the same outdoor landscape setup, outdoor […]

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New: Spectra System and Spectra AF Camera Guide

March 19, 2018 By Dan Finnen

The Polaroid Spectra System and Spectra AF cameras are some of the best low-cost vintage Polaroid cameras out there for serious shooters, and one of the things that makes them so great is all the controls they give. To help understand how to use them, I’ve created a new guide to how to shoot the […]

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New: Impulse AF Camera Guide

February 18, 2018 By Dan Finnen

The Impulse AF is my favorite cheapie 600 camera, and was also the first instant camera I ever used back when I was a kid. With a bright viewfinder, sharp lens, and sonar autofocus all in a small plastic package, what’s not to love? Now I have a guide to how to use this great […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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New Article: What kind of film does my Polaroid camera use?

July 9, 2017 By Dan Finnen

Starting out in the world of instant film can be intimidating, and sometimes you just want to figure out the basics. Basics like, what film does this Polaroid camera I found in an attic actually use? I wrote a new article that answers exactly that question. In other news, if you haven’t signed up for […]

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New Article: How to Shoot Better Landscapes

July 3, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I am by no means an expert on photography, but over the years I’ve picked up quite a few helpful tips when it comes to technique. When I was starting out, I couldn’t find this information anywhere that was easily accessible, so I’ve put together this article on how to shoot better landscapes in hopes […]

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