Digital instant cameras compared

Digital instant cameras, also called hybrid instant cameras, offer some advantages that buyers of analog Polaroid cameras are denied. Meanwhile, there are a number of models on the market, although the range of functions can vary considerably. Those who buy uninformed might experience a nasty surprise. In this article we explain what makes a digital … More…

Polaroid SX-70 by MiNT – Pure Vintage

Polaroid SX-70

It is one of the most legendary instant cameras ever: the Polaroid SX-70, the first foldable SLR with integral film, which in the 1970s was a pioneer in the field of instant photography. Thanks to the restorers of the MiNT company, it is now available for purchase again. And almost like new. We tell the … More…

Instax Mini 11: The best instant camera?

Instax Mini 11 in Blau

It is finally here: the Instax Mini 11 from Fujifilms popular Instax camera series. The successor of the popular Instax Mini 9 follows in quite big footsteps. We will find out what new features the Mini 11 has to offer and for whom the cute instant camera is suitable! In short: Successor of the Instax … More…

Polaroid Now – the new one with autofocus

Polaroid Now in white front

With the Polaroid Now, the cult brand is launching its most user-friendly instant camera to date. Thanks to autofocus and even simpler handling, the challenge to the strong competition comes just in time for the brand reboot. We take a closer look at the features and explain for whom the Now is really suitable! Update: … More…

News: Polaroid Originals becomes Polaroid again

Polaroid Originals Logo

The metamorphosis is complete: Polaroid Originals becomes Polaroid again. What began as a rescue mission is now coming to a true happy ending. From Polaroid to Impossible Project to Polaroid Originals to Polaroid On 26.03.2020 it was official: the brand name Polaroid is back. What started with the Impossible Project is now finished – the … More…

Disposable instant cameras: DO NOT EXIST (anymore)!

Are there disposable instant cameras? Or a Polaroid disposable camera? Unfortunately we have bad news: there is no such thing as a disposable instant camera (anymore). The deception with the disposable instant camera If you look at the search suggestions on Google, it quickly becomes clear that a large number of people search for terms … More…

Zink photo paper – simply explained!

What exactly is Zink photo paper? What is the difference to conventional instant images? What are the advantages and where is it used? All answers are here! How does Zink photo paper work? Zinc photo paper is in a broader sense an instant photo technique. Thus, for example, photos can be put on paper on … More…

Polaroid: Which film for which camera?

Which film belongs in which Polaroid? Is there a difference between the vintage models and the Polaroid generation? And can new film be used in old cameras? We explain! Get straight to the comparison here (looking for Instax Films? This way!). Old or new Polaroid? Note: The links marked with “sponsored” are so-called affiliate links. … More…

The difference between i-Type and 600 film

A question that comes up again and again, especially among Polaroid beginners, is the difference between i-Type and 600 film. The answer is simple. The battery makes the difference Note: The links marked as “sponsored” are so-called affiliate links. If you make a purchase via the link, we get a small commission. Your price stays … More…

Polaroid Picture Size: Instant cameras by photo size and format compared!

For many people, the Polaroid picture size is one of the decisive criteria when buying an instant camera. But be careful: depending on the source, format specifications either indicate the visible area of a photo, or the dimensions of the image including the (white) frame. To avoid any nasty surprises after buying your camera, you … More…

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