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1. Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera
Adorama Price: $59.95
Thanks to its compact size, user-friendly operation, attractive exterior, and affordable price, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 is arguably one of the most popular instant cameras around. The cheapest among Fujifilm’s line of Instax cameras, the candy-colored Instax Mini 8 is the perfect instant camera for first-time users—even kids can operate it! It’s a simple, lightweight point-and-shoot camera with a built-in flash and auto exposure for vibrant, well-lit pictures. It also comes in a wide variety of colors, making it perfect for teens or trendy fashionistas.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Features:
- Picture size: 62 x 46mm
- Fujinon 60mm f/12.7 lens
- Shooting/Focusing range: 0.6m to infinity
- Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
- Optical 0.37x Real Image Viewfinder
- Auto Exposure with Manual Switching System
- Built-in constant firing flash
- Accepts Fujifilm “Instax Mini” instant color film
- Accepts two AA-Size 1.5V alkaline batteries
- Dimensions: 116 x 118.3 x 68.2mm
- Weight: 10.82oz
2. Polaroid Pic-300 Instant Film Camera
Adorama Price: $79.99
Are you a die-hard Polaroid fan? Because if so, then the Pic-300 might be the best instant camera for you. A modernized version of the classic Polaroid camera, the Polaroid Pic-300 is a compact and lightweight point and shoot that comes in a variety of stylish colors. It has four scene settings for different lighting situations, a built-in automatic flash for low-light shooting, and a handy energy-saving feature that turns off the camera’s lamps after 5 minutes of inactivity to help conserve battery power.
Polaroid Pic-300 Features:
- Picture size: 61 x 45mm
- 60mm lens
- Shooting/Focusing range: 0.6m to infinity
- Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
- Four scene settings
- Built-in automatic flash
- Accepts Polaroid 300 instant film
- Accepts four AA-size batteries
- Dimensions: 119.5 x 121.5 x 70.5mm
- Weight: 11.3oz
3. Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 Instant Film Camera
Adorama Price: $99.99
Unlike the first two cameras on this list, the Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 is a more sophisticated instant camera that prints pictures in a larger format, which comes quite close to the standard photo print size of 3×5 inches. It has more features as well, such as a tripod socket, a lens ring dial for adjusting focus settings, a retractable lens, and a close-up lens adapter.
To some, the Instax Wide 300 may look much more complicated than a simple point-and-shoot camera—but don’t let its appearance fool you. This camera is relatively easy to use and perfectly kid-friendly.
Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 Features:
- Picture size: 99 x 62mm
- Retractable 95mm f/14 lens with two-range, motor-driven focus zone setting
- Shooting/Focusing range:
- Motor-driven 2-Range Switching (0.9m to 3m / 3m to infinity)
- Normal Mode (0.9m to 3m)
- Landscape Mode (3m to infinity)
- Shutter speed: 1/64 to 1/200 sec
- 0.37x optical viewfinder with Target Spot
- Built-in flash with Charging Indicator and Fill-Flash Mode
- Small built-in LCD screen
- Additional close-up lens adapter
- Accepts Fujifilm Instax Wide instant color film
- Accepts four AA-size batteries
- Dimensions: 167.8 x 94.7 x 120.9mm
- Weight: 21.59oz
4. Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Instant Film Camera
Adorama Price: $74.99
If you want something that is as compact as the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 but has the extra features of the Instax Wide 300, this camera might be your best bet. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 is a pocket-friendly instant camera that’s packed with plenty of useful extra features such as a retractable lens, a tripod mount, an optical viewfinder, a self-timer, and even a small mirror on the front for taking selfies.
And speaking of selfies, this camera has a Selfie Mode, in which the camera automatically adjusts the brightness and focal length needed for your picture. Therefore, as far as instant cameras go, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 is ultimate selfie tool.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Features:
- Picture size: 62 x 46mm
- Retractable Fujinon 60mm f/12.7 lens
- Shooting/Focusing range:
- Motor-driven 3-Range Switching (0.3m to 0.6 m/0.6m
- 3m/3m to infinity)
- Macro Mode (0.3m to 0.6m)
- Normal Mode (0.6m to 3m)
- Landscape Mode (3m to infinity)
- Shutter speed: 1/2 to 1/400 sec
- 0.37x optical viewfinder with Target Spot
- Automatic exposure control
- Selfie Mode, Macro Mode, Landscape Mode, and Hi-Key Mode
- Built-in high-performance flash with fill-in flash
- Built-in tripod mount and selfie mirror
- Accepts Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film
- Accepts two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries
- Dimensions: 99.2 x 113.7 x 53.2mm
- Weight: 9.9oz
5. Impossible Polaroid 600 Square Instant Camera
Adorama Price: $129.00
Want something that looks exactly like the old Polaroid cameras that were all the rage in the 1980s? Thanks to Impossible, the company that picked up where Polaroid left off after the latter filed for bankruptcy in 2008, you can still buy one of Polaroid’s beloved retro instant cameras today. In addition to continuing the production of Polaroid-compatible film, Impossible also sells refurbished, authentic Polaroid cameras for die-hard collectors and vintage camera lovers.
This basic point and shoot isn’t the most compact or travel-friendly instant camera, but if you love the iconic boxy design of classic Polaroid cameras, this is the camera for you. It also has an additional feature that the old cameras didn’t have—a Frog Tongue from Impossible, which shields your film from light once it has been expelled from the camera, ensuring that your film develops properly and consistently.
You can choose from a wide range of classic Polaroid camera designs here at Adorama.
Impossible Polaroid 600 Features:
- Picture size: 79 x 79mm
- 106mm f/14-f/42 fixed focus lens
- Shooting/Focusing range: 4ft to infinity
- Shutter Speed: 1/3 to 1/200 sec
- Built-in automatic flash
- Accepts Polaroid 600 Type film
- Accepts batteries in film packs
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