Ranked #3 in Best Instant-film-cameras
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ63.8
$19.99as of Jul 5The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 is a fully analog instant camera designed for the newer Instax Square film format, which produces 2.4 x 2.4 inch prints. Dan Finnen of Dan Finnen Writing noted that while the camera offers a more spacious frame than Instax Mini, it doesn't significantly improve upon the format's limitations for artistic work. Gordon from Camera Labs highlighted the camera's simplicity and compactness, though he emphasized that the auto focus and flash settings often produce inconsistent results. The SQ6 sits between Instax Mini and Wide in terms of print size and camera ergonomics, but lacks the advanced features of digital competitors.
Strengths
- — Simple analog design with no internal memory or screen, appealing to purists
- — Compact size similar to Instax Mini 9, easy to handle
- — Prints measure 2.4 x 2.4 inches (62 x 62 mm), wider than Instax Mini but smaller than Instax Wide
Watch-outs
- — Small and awkward viewfinder, not much better than cheap rangefinder cameras
- — Auto mode focuses between macro and landscape, resulting in soft images for close or distant subjects
- — Flash off mode falls back on long shutter speeds, negating much of its value
