So keep your instant film still, and enjoy this miracle of chemistry happening in the palm of your hand. Let’s not forget that this incredibly complex film process was invented in 1948.

Pack film is much easier than modern instant film to deal with; it requires only rollers and someone to tug on that paper tab, no gears or motors involved. We’re here for this.

But instant film isn’t exactly cheap either, which is why I’m always frustrated when I get a shot that’s too dark or out of focus. But Polaroid’s latest camera uses a mix of retro and new ...

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The film he used came from The Impossible Project, a startup that has been creating new instant film for old Polaroid cameras. Polaroid discontinued its film in 2008.

Not likely, he’s adapted it to work with Fuji Instax 210, a readily available and cheap instant film. Polaroid 100 and Instax 210 are almost the same size, but are not close enough for a direct fit.

When it comes to instant film photography, Polaroid is one of the first names that comes to mind. However, here are six great alternatives to consider in 2025.

The folding camera, which the company has not yet shared a name for, uses instant film and a fully mechanical design. Despite ...

Why I Ditched My 10-Year-Old Instant Film Camera For This Portable Photo Printer Picture this: a portable photo booth tucked right into your pocket, equipped with all the tools to ignite your ...

The camera uses FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini Instant Film, which you can pick up here. B&H PHOTO AND VIDEO. 8. Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro 3×3 Portable Wireless Instant Camera, $160, original price: $170 ...

Instant film cameras are designed to spit out photos in a predetermined size and shape based on their compatible film. Some are square, some shoot in portrait orientation, ...

Here’s What Happens When You Put Instant Film in a Microwave A German photographer made a name for himself by treating his photos like last night’s leftovers. Max Kutner. September 2014.