Fujifilm INSTAX Wide 400 Camera - Review and Setup Guide

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Fujifilm INSTAX Wide 400 Camera review and setup guide. About the INSTAX Wide 400, unboxing, specs, and ergonomics, as well as new features and recommendations. For the INSTAX Mini EVO, see this video: • Fujifilm Instax Mini E...
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📔 Table of Contents
00:00 - Intro and Welcome
00:14 - About the INSTAX Wide 400
00:31 - Disclaimer
00:52 - Unboxing and Specs
01:41 - How To Use The Lens
01:58 - How To Shoot a Selfie
02:54 - How To Prevent Overexposed Photos
03:22 - How To Load the Film
04:16 - Performance and Image Quality
05:10 - Comparison to Polaroid
05:41 - Understanding the Viewfinder Circles
06:31 - Suggestions for Improvement
08:23 - Summary and Thoughts On INSTAX
08:53 - Fujifilm LiPlay Camera
09:16 - Conclusion
09:29 - Goodbye
09:46 - Monkey Breaks Into House
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@SergevanNeck 20 күн бұрын

Quick correction, Chris, they're not the only Instax Wide format cameras on the market. Lomography makes the Lomo'Instant Wide in various editions, and they're quite good. They also have more controls such as the ability to switch the flash off, unlimited multiple exposures, and +1/-1 EV exposure compensation.

@pal2tech 19 күн бұрын

Oops! You’re absolutely right!! My mistake. I’d actually like to check that one out as well. I’ll pin this one to the top so others can see it. Thanks for letting me know! 👍

@kwccoin3115 19 күн бұрын

The review just is trying to be funny but not professional enough. Total waste of time.

@SergevanNeck 19 күн бұрын

@@kwccoin3115 When you say "not professional enough" and "total waste of time", I hope you're referring to the camera, and not Chris' review of it. I've been a pal2tech follower for years, and while I think Chris' reviews are always entertaining, he can absolutely NOT be accused of not being professional, even when he's reviewing something that is not generally considered a "serious" photography tool. Chris puts countless hours and even more countless dollars into producing this stuff, and his reviews are always conducted in the most thorough and professional manner. I for one appreciated him putting this camera through its paces so I could see for myself whether it's worth buying. As a fine art photographer, I think ALL photography tools can be serious-I have two Instax cameras myself that I use artistically as well as just for fun, not to mention a couple of Holgas. That said, I have no interest in this particular camera because it doesn't offer much in the way of creative control. It's definitely geared toward the point-and-shoot crowd, and as such it has a market, it's just not for me (the Lomo'Instant is more my game for reasons I indicated above). And as someone else here mentioned, I also wish Fuji would make a square or wide version of the mini 99.

@SergevanNeck 19 күн бұрын

@@pal2tech I recently bought the Lomo'Instant Square Glass Pigalle edition (I admit it was the color that did it for me). There's tons of reviews out there, most of which claim it's a temperamental beast that wastes a lot of film. The worst reviews, oddly enough, are by professional photographers who normally shoot with expensive digital equipment, or premium film cameras like Hasselblad. Well, it ain't no Hassy, but I was able to get consistently decent prints from it pretty much right away, so I think it's just where you set your expectations, and making sure to take mental note of how it handles exposure. (I think some reviewers never really took it seriously and therefore didn't commit to learning how to operate it.) Once you have that down, it's an amazing creative tool, especially with the splitzer attachment and unlimited multiple exposures. Another cool thing about the Lomo'Instant Square is that it comes with a mini back so you can also shoot Instax mini.

@lelandfitz1762 17 күн бұрын

I thought about that, too. Yet, the weird existence of Instax film, Instax cameras and Instant cameras that take Instax film allows for a lot of leeway here LOL One could say that in fact it IS the only Instax Wide camera (made by Instax).

@Renomartisan 19 күн бұрын

I can't believe it, it is amazing. I need this camera right away.

@pashidelic 3 сағат бұрын

Amazing video! cant wait to watch your other reviews!

@ParallaxMY 19 күн бұрын

I probably won't need an Instax camera for my needs, but I still enjoyed this video nonetheless. It's interesting to see people using a piece of tech I never own or use and share their thoughts on the matter. I always learn something new from it. 😊

@vtg1800 13 күн бұрын

I feel back to 1990s, how beautiful this camera for my room ♥

@nerucheung 15 күн бұрын

I still have the Instax 100 from 1999 from my dad, still works like a champ

@gregpantelides1355 19 күн бұрын

Great video, Chris! :-)

@Fluffymagicalbunny 20 күн бұрын

Looks really cool to me. I will probably pick one up. 😊 I love the look of it. I have the mini evo but want a wide format one. Thanks for the review!

@AronjAnderson 20 күн бұрын

Great review Chris, “ it comes in one color GREEEEEEEN”😂

@andreabeccarisi1126 20 күн бұрын

Chris, what about the full review of the gfx 100s ii? We got your appetiser a month or so ago, but we want the main course now 😉

@utekopka7920 20 күн бұрын

I really like the painterly look of Fuji instax when shot manually. I have hacked an instax wide 300 for Mamiya Press lenses and also shot this film in a Polaroid 110a. My SX70 Alpha 1 has an exposure compensation and I really like that. But the temperature sensitivity of Polaroid is quite a hassle for me, and I am glad that instax doesn't have this issue.

@kein4072 19 күн бұрын

Awesome video like always. What do you think about the fuji autofucs problems that seems became.a huge topic lately?

@Mike0193Azul 18 күн бұрын

Was hoping it'd have more manual options such as the mini 99. Or even better if it had the features of Lomography and Mint Instax Wide cameras

@samipso 20 күн бұрын

Not always having flash enabled increases the "why are my pictures black" claims. Fuji don't want to deal with that.

@boyokos1 20 күн бұрын

Hello Chris, first of all a big thank you for your videos! My problem is that every time I use on my X-H2 the magnification to manually focus, the view finder and lcd screen gets at least 2 stops down and it gets very hard to focus! Specially for night scapes! If you have an idea PLEASE let me know. Cheers, Ioannis

@AlexMcDermott 19 күн бұрын

What focal length do you use to shoot your A roll?

@michaelbell75 19 күн бұрын

We waited 10 years for a dumbed down, overpriced for what it is, Wide camera. The ancient 210 is a far better camera than this. Should have been a Wide version of the Mini 99. What a waste. Do better Fuji.

@furstyferret81 9 күн бұрын

Agreed, I'm gutted as I love wide and 300 keeps having issues turning on!

@furstyferret81 9 күн бұрын

Agreed, I'm gutted as I love wide and 300 keeps having issues turning on!

@topbrew42 19 күн бұрын

Why not a small diffuser that clips over the flash?

@MrRenvo 19 күн бұрын

Is it the liplay2 then? because there was a LiPlay before the Evo came out

@DirtyPlumbus 4 күн бұрын

If it was full frame, I might be interested.

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 19 күн бұрын

Hey Pal you're dropping the ball man. Where's our X-T50 review?

@edcAdventures. 19 күн бұрын

Could fuji just make an upgraded version of the mini instax evo

@alexdaze_ 18 күн бұрын

Sorry for the offtopic, but I think this is the right place where I can get answers:) I have recently purchased X-S10 and wonder how to access exposure compensation settings in it. Other models have a dedicated dial for it, but X-S10 doesn't. And I guess X-S20 as well. I have tried searching for the answer on KZfaq, but no luck. Maybe I checked wrong videos:) Would really appreciate your tips!

@moot6794 20 күн бұрын

I oddly like the way it looks, even though it could be mistaken for being 3D-printed.

@jimmymorrison87 18 күн бұрын

Chris, please help me… I’ve had the Fuji X-T5 for a few months now and still can’t seem to save my custom settings. Is there a solution??? 😩 The ‘save the changes’ & ‘reset the changes’ options are greyed out.

@mrbrown8502 18 күн бұрын

I have an Instax Mini 40 which off course is not my main camera, so when I use it I carry it with the other camera, a Fuji X-S20 by the way, so this size is a no for me. I don't have a camera bag so big to carry it 😅

@lopsan457 Күн бұрын

I was hoping for an upgrade, but it seems the 300 is still a better option. And cheaper too..

@markaustin614 19 күн бұрын

Interesting...but how about Fuji0 gets some more X100VIs in the hands of those that want one?

@dan.allen.digital 19 күн бұрын

I think you missed one key design change Chris. Fuji moved the viewfinder window from the left side in the Instax wide 300 to the right side on the Instax wide 400. This is a huge negative in my book. The Instax wide 300 is very natural to use for anyone that is used to shooting the x100v or xpro series cameras. I will not be buying the wide 400 but appreciate the nice video you made about it. I am sure this camera will be a good fit for some people.

@AnthonyKongSYD 18 күн бұрын

lol. you are branching into comedy! 😆

@madfinntech 6 күн бұрын

So, you haven't seen one of his old videos where he pulled out the bleach from under the table? That was funny!

@postbreak 20 күн бұрын

Wow, Instax Wide isn't dead. Can you believe it? I'm still working a 210 (although I have an RF70...).

@MrRob1426 20 күн бұрын

Unfortunately this is a downgrade from the 210 other than a timer. I would rather have a little control over the exposure.

@jimfielder 20 күн бұрын

I’m sure someone will come up with a 3d printed flash cover soon.

@TheiMark3000Show 20 күн бұрын

Reminds me of Mamiya 7

@VezVezar 20 күн бұрын

reminds of fujica gw690

@I922sParkCir 19 күн бұрын

It’s weird how much better the previous model (Wide 300) is than this newer model. More controls, and customization. That’s doesn’t make much sense to me. Also, 4 AA batteries, and you can’t use rechargeables!

@BABA-ws5eo 20 күн бұрын

I still wish they would let us take a photo with any other fujifilm camera, and plug a wire/usb.... into an instax printer to print out a picture. (all without involving a smartphone/complicated interface.)

@JapanLifeChronicles 19 күн бұрын

Me too. It's weird that they don't. I guess it's Fujifilm.

@marekdrnak5915 18 күн бұрын

Actually with x series it's possible wirelessly, in menu you just insert serial number of Instax printer and there you go

@JapanLifeChronicles 18 күн бұрын

@@marekdrnak5915 not with the x T4 already tried.

@marekdrnak5915 18 күн бұрын

So you tried - went to menu Instax and inserted serial number of instax printer and it didn't work? What's wrong with that?

@BABA-ws5eo 16 күн бұрын

@@marekdrnak5915 I heard that only works with the older printers. (from the related KZfaq vids I've seen). I have not tried it myself.

@Lukehot215 15 күн бұрын

Why! Why do they release a camera with no control on their most expensive film option.

@josecolon8143 19 күн бұрын

It’s going to sell like bakery morning bread!

@gd70 20 күн бұрын

Ok. With this release now we can finally say with confidence that yes, Fujifilm wants to kill the wide Instax format. 🤦‍♂️

@GoodonSwitch 20 күн бұрын

Can that be used by my 21 month old son? 😅

@jcar4522 20 күн бұрын

But that thing can Focus?

@marekdrnak5915 18 күн бұрын

It looks like 2 level fixed focus lens. 3rd level with additional lens for selfie.

@REMY.C. 18 күн бұрын

The flash is a bump, I guess a 3d printing genius will offer us a flash cap.

@robertgrenader858 19 күн бұрын

The descendants of Edwin H. Land are now thinking, "why didn't we think of this?"

@JapanLifeChronicles 19 күн бұрын

I don't get why is it so much larger than the Polaroid from 30 years ago. The film is about the same size. 😅

@meyou58 20 күн бұрын

Nope!

@TungstenOvergaard 19 күн бұрын

This product is at the level of the Instax Pal. I don’t understand Fuji…

@Bkbkbc9394 14 күн бұрын

It definitely does not worth for the wait They should've made EVO WIDE I don't understand why they delay it while there is such a demand of people. Furthermore the design is ugly, I will go for Lomo Instant Wide.

@lelandfitz1762 20 күн бұрын

The attachment lens should've been built in. No evolution on the lens or built at all. Fuji is lazy. That's basically a facelift only. Not complaining about Instax overall, just begs the question why this is marketed as a "new" camera when it basically has less features and a little different design.

@settispaghetti2273 17 күн бұрын

Cheaper to produce, easier to use. Im getting one asap. I'm never going to match a flagship phone with my instant camera hobby, so why try? Experimentation with cheap tools is more fun than learning how to maximize the use out of sophisticated hardware. imho, ur take is perfectly valid.

@lelandfitz1762 17 күн бұрын

@@settispaghetti2273 I'm all with you here. I have an Instax Mini myself and I shoot film. Taking pictures by itself is largly a waste of time and money. So those who preach digital only kinda lie to themselves, because why get all that expensive gear, when a phone or old point and shoot would suffice? Just to get my point across if it might have been mistaken: The things I critize are parts of the camera that simply weren't made better for this model. Parts that have been incorporated in other Instax format cameras. Twist the lens once more and you got Macro, thats on my Mini 99. Why make a "new" model if basically all you do is a facelift of the design and taking away of exposure compensation and optional flash? With the new light meter and forced flash Instax wants to guarantee acceptable pictures every time. That's a way to more sophisticated hardware and software. This model is totally stripped down to even more ease of use. So I just think it's a missed opportunity to also make the macro lens inside the lens. Fuji makes over 60% of their revenue with Instax. I'm just a little dissapointed with how little care they put into their strongest asset.

@jonnyboy8000 19 күн бұрын

Yet again, Fuji treats the instax wide buyer as a fool not one to buy in fact if they gave me one free, I’d kick it to the curb. 25 years of being instax wide buyer. I can truly say Fuji you are missing a great big section of people who want what you have in the mini 99 but in a bigger format, when is this going to sync into your brains? You spend millions on R&D and you produce something that is worse than the original 25 years ago, sorry you ain’t getting my money

@marekdrnak5915 18 күн бұрын

Why to buy this big and ugly camera, when you may have just smaller instax printer connected to your Fujifilm camera or mobile phone? And question - can this camera also work as instax printer? I mean to connect to that with phone having an app installed and print or with another Fujifilm camera. if it works lika this, then I would understand to buy this as instant printer with ability to take pictures too.

@furstyferret81 9 күн бұрын

Why shoot film when you can use your phone and edit it to look like film, instax isn't for you...

@kaziqmaziq6703 15 күн бұрын

C R A P but funny :)

@furstyferret81 9 күн бұрын

Dont buy this get the 300, unless your really bothered by the looks of it. Poor effort Fuji! 👎🏻

@mavieskizz 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. The camera design is terrible and the material looks cheap. It's hard to believe that Fuji will produce this camera. It would be better if they stopped producing while they still had the chance.