I Spent $1000 Testing Instant Cameras – Here’s What’s Actually Worth Your Money!

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Confused about which instant camera to buy in 2026? I share my recommendations for both Polaroid and Instax. There is something for everyone…from the budget-conscious to the big baller.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Hybrid Cameras
01:58 – Analog Cameras
02:12 – Analog: Instax
03:24 – Analog: Polaroid
04:09 – Larger Format
04:26 – Larger Format: Instax Square
04:57 – Larger Format: Instax Wide
06:07 – Instax: Size Comparisons
06:31 – Larger Format: Polaroid
09:42 – Polaroid Recap
10:06 – Outro

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13 thoughts on “I Spent $1000 Testing Instant Cameras – Here’s What’s Actually Worth Your Money!”

  2. The dilemma for years: Instax is the superior film, but the cameras are not much to brag about. Cheaply built, plastic, bulky things with passable optics and Very, very minimal settings.
    Whereas Polaroid (The OG) has a quirky, unstable, but unique and very expensive film..
    However, the quality of their cameras (vintage ones mostly) is far above anything Fuji makes…
    Can Fuji just make an instax wide, with the build quality and optics of an SX-70? Please???

    -who am I kidding? I can't afford to play the "instant film game" anymore.😢

  4. I am so happy to have found your channel! Just subscribed! I want all of these cameras but I love a wide and large format so I think I may set my eye on a polaroid!

  7. Ngl, u should also included stuff about the polaroid film, since i believe its often overlooked in researching them, like using flash indoors, talking about expired film, and cleaning the rollers from time to time 🙃

  10. Great video 🙂
    Well, i think i have too much instant cameras 😉 But many of them i bought as broken ones and repaired them.
    I use both formats, Polaroid and Instax. Both formats have their advantages and disadvantages.
    Happy holidays 🙂

  11. Am I on my way to buy a second hand wide evo right this moment . . . Yes I am! 😆 do I already have 4 instant cameras? Yes I do 😂 never owned a hybrid. Kinda feel like a traitor but here we are 😊

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