Thank you for this comment Zack! That was definitely my intention with this video and always something I’m keeping in mind. I always want to stay accessible and still cover entry-level topics and cameras because for many folks, that’s the most helpful kind of video! Like the force, it’s all about balance.

If you mean in instant photography and not in film photography in general, I think more than a tendency to shit on simple cameras, people are tired that there aren't more options that allow you versatility. There aren't any cameras that have fast sharp interchangeable lenses, full manual control and accurate viewfinders. I think most people agree that an instax 9 is very enjoyable because of how simple, tactile and reliable it is, but the moment you want a picture with softer light you start craving for more options. I think that's why there are so many mods now, like franken instax and medium format backs and slr670s

Much love Kyle, always hoping to grow but also love the community that supports these vids no matter how big it is. Here’s to further big growth energy in 2021 🚀🚀🚀

@@InAnInstant GME?

Best way to grow! STONKS!!

@@InAnInstant HOLDING THE LINE.

Same I HAD to subscribe

Totally agree Trevor, this is the entry point for a lot of folks and I will always support that! Thanks bruddah 🙌🏻

Thank you so freakin much!!

Wow Jason congrats! This would have been the video for you - well let’s call it a celebration, welcome to the instant club 🚀

Wow, enjoy that Mint Square camera, it's quite beautiful (I have used the RF70, which is the same camera but for the wide format). The Lomo Square is certainly a wild ride to compose on but hey, when that one works it is magic. Thank you for watching Joan and this comment brightened MY day!

Thanks my bruddah!! Def want to keep covering stuff like this on an ongoing basis since I think it’s genuinely helpful (I hope) to understand what folks like Fuji is even doing 😂

Thank you Gleb! Welcome to the channel!!

Thank you mate!!

THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN SIR. AND SHE HAS ANOINTED YOU DUKE OF “USING YOUR SQ6 AGAIN”

Heck yes, thanks Cy!!

For sure! There is something liberating about that!

Thank you so much! Never a bad time to get back into it ❤️

Thanks for watching Esther!! So glad I could help

Thank you Nessa! The audio from the intro is from Edwin Land himself, the founder of Polaroid and instant photography. And I agree about the SQ1/SQ6 merger, I'd love a camera that LOOKS like this with additional features. Also would really dig a wide camera with this aesthetic.

@@InAnInstant Ahh okay thank you, I have a writing task for school and I chose to make it about instant photography haha and I wanted to include the audio as a quote. And yesss, a merger between the SQ1/SQ6 would be a god tier camera with all the functions of the SQ6 yet the awesome looks of the SQ1 and a wide camera with is aesthetic look would be hella cool too!

Thanks mate!!

Polaroid chemistry is unlikely to get to where Fuji is, but I really do think the consumer base isn't really looking for that anymore. What current Polaroid chemistry offers is wholly unique, and definitely beautiful! Fuji is working with legacy chemistry they've used for over 30 years, so they've got a massive jump on the Polaroid reboot, which cannot use the chemicals from prior film. Definitely wish the SQ1 had a timer! Thanks Stratmann!

Malu, thank you so much! I think the community will continue to grow - it's still been less than a year since the channel launched (which is crazy, feels like way longer) so I'm hopeful for the future of what we're doing here! Appreciate your kind words, truly

We never take selfies with Polaroids so this was the perfect time to fire off 😊 I love it

Oh dip, hope you enjoy Coco!

Yeah I saw you commented but then couldn't find it! Appreciate it Allen and so does Lauren, much love ❤️

Lol at this point that's all you need to know!! #bingewatch

My sons Glacier, Chalk, and Terracotta are going to be absolutely RIPPED. And they'll be multi-format monsters. Thanks Dan!

@@InAnInstant Beautiful family 😂😂

True! Have a freakin blast with that mini 90. I don't own one. For the mini format I have the Mini 8, TL70, and Lomo Instant Square w Mini Back. Probably set there! 😂

@@InAnInstant no Beeeeeen, you need mini 90! :)

😂😂😂

Thanks Fredrik! Def agreed

Thx Carolina!!

Em rockin the glacier blue!! 💙 Huge energy

Thanks so much Georgos!

Agreed, way too easy to trigger that!

Once it’s announced I will be!

ALWAYS BABY!! OOOOOOWEEEEEEEE

Extra spicy!

For sure, regarding the SQ6. I mean that’s the great conundrum and oddity with this product. I guess what I’m saying is if an entry level user loved the design of this camera and won’t even look at the buttons on the SQ6, regardless they’re going to pick it up and fire away. Honestly I own the SQ1 over the SQ6 because it’s aesthetically much nicer to have sitting out all the time (it’s our coffee table camera essentially). And def agreed with Instax supplanting Polaroid in that area of the market with Polaroid being premium; such an odd thing but I’m glad both exist.

Having just bought a two pack of Polaroid 600 cartridges, I agree on it being premium. Still, being able to revive a second hand Polaroid Impulse AF I got as a kid but was never able to refill is kinda exciting and cathartic even if my EOS Rebel T6 "technically" walks all over this thing I still want to use both just for the entirely different experience and result. Much to my surprise digging this out even convinced me to pick up a 35mm EOS Rebel Ti to get some more film fun for cheap and with the bonus of using the same EF lenses as my Rebel T6, it also amuses me that it's that metallic silver plastic that seems to define the late 90's and early 2000's XD

@@UNSCPILOT Honestly, the Impulse AF is such an amazing camera, it's my favorite of any Polaroid (hell, any camera at that point) because you can just point it at a memory and click the button, trusting it fully that it's gonna get you a picture of whatever your scene was without any fuss. No need to wait for the AF, double-check anything, it's so frickin fast... seriously, I got shots on it where I went from noticing something interesting to having the pic eject from the camera within a second. Plus the viewfinder is insanely good for a non-SLR, the ergonomics are unbeatable, and that self-timer is just the cherry on top. Good luck with the Rebel Ti (or break a leg I guess, not sure how to genuinely wish good luck without it coming off as sarcastic). I kinda love these fully motorized SLRs from the 80s and 90s, helped a friend out with a Nikon F75 (same deal on the compatibility, but with Nikon lenses) and got to take a couple shots on it too. At first, I was a bit afraid the analog magic wouldn't be there, but it still had the same amazing experience, so I quickly tracked down a Minolta 7000 (kind of a crappier variant of the same experience, the AF is a bit shoddy and needs lots of light and contrast to work, but it's got those 80s aesthetics to compensate and it was hella cheap), and it's now the one 35mm camera I actually shoot. Back on Polaroid, it's also kinda crazy how much the film improved in the 7 months since this video and my original comment here. Just took some shots on 7/21 600 film a few days ago, and the colors are flat out on par with Instax, without losing the Polaroid character. Seriously, I have a whole bunch of both on my wall, and you used to be able to tell a pretty damn stark difference a year and a half ago, but that's completely gone now. It is truly a premium option at this point, no drawbacks whatsoever, and you get so much creativity with those formats... Welp, have fun shooting, you picked a great time to join.

@@DeeSnow97 looking forward to putting the Impulse AF threw its paces, and yeah, the Rebel Ti looks to be a '02 model with supposedly good AF and exposure control, plus, for 50 bucks I really don't need to worry about it and I kinda adore that early 2000's metallic plastic. Might not use the Impluse super often since it's expensive to feed, but the Rebel Ti will probably be munching threw rolls of Kodak gold 200 since it's seemingly everywhere.... assuming development isn't too overly pricey. Something that also made me laugh is that I dug up two old disposable cameras that weren't developed yet, don't even remember when they're from but I'll probably get those (finally) developed too, I'm certain they're close to 10 years old

It hits different

It’s definitely got the “new camera retail price” - I love how you’re already considering Xmas 2021, has your birthday already happened??

@@InAnInstant thank you so much for replying, my birthday is actually next month on the 21st but I think it’s a bit early to ask for things as I have things what I’ve asked for already ☺️

Mock this one's dedicated to you my friend!! Your "Ben & Silent Lauren" label spurred us into action 😂😂- and YES I definitely see this as a gateway drug camera! Gotta get the kids started early - and agreed absolutely LOVE these colors.

Side project - "F***in' Ben and Silent Lauren shoot the states" a whimsical comedy adventure film where you both jaunt across America shooting interesting people and places on polaroid, chased by, still irate from the lawsuit, kodak executives with a theme song similar to but not the blue brothers theme, no real ending or middle story but a fun escapade for all involved! 🤣

​@@mockermartin8725 That is legitimately my dream come true - it will happen!

But it is you who is da best!!

DOYOUKNOWDEWAYYYYY

Totally man! If it looks good and it feels good and want to use it, that’s all that matters.

@@InAnInstant exactly. I’ve had “good” but ugly devices and that experiences has genuinely stopped me from using them. My Nikon d3300 was like that. It was so bulky I never took it out.

Hey hey it’s Mike Brauwyay (phonetically). Nice to see you back bud!!

I'm so sorry and I'm also not????

BP my guy!! So great to see you back in the comments, hope you’re having a solid 2021 (so far, if possible)

@@InAnInstant yeah it's been awile and thank you same to you

I honestly don’t know! Might be worth a Google, best case scenario you also get the I Love You Pho-Evah hoodie along with it!

Amen to that

No but I think this vid is probably everything anyone needs to know. If you want the extra features and like the design of the SQ6, get that over the SQ1 for sure!

He he he he

SORRY!

That is the Lomo'Instant Square Glass! You can see my review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcp5dMdeqt3XpH0.html

You have been seen, acknowledged, and appreciated!

It’s definitely similar to the Now! Stripped back, not meant for overthinking it. A nice object to have around and fire off!

He's on the edge folks!

Its 80 bucks on Target’s website. You cant afford to not go ahead and get it. Plus B and H sells expired square film at 1/2 the regular price. DO IT!!!!!!!!!

Yeah let's see how this thing gets hacked to pieces!

Richard I'm so happy to hear you have begun holding your breath until you'll turn glacier blue. This shows truly admirable loyalty and dedication to this cult. I mean, this channel. Not a cult. Couldn't be! Ha ha...unless. It has been 59 minutes since you started holding your breath. At 2 hours, feel free to release. Thank you for your service Richard!

In An Instant 😂

Polaroid Now is similar price as Fuji SQ1, even cheaper here in Poland

well, we did have the "squished Now" leak, so to call it officially: - name: Polaroid Go - no exposure control, perhaps a double exposure or flash control but tentative on both - no bluetooth - smaller than the Now, but still on i-type film - autofocus to make it sharp wherever (or perhaps fixed lens if that'd make it too expensive, like a one600) - super stylish, that's the main selling point - $90 - should happen around March, give or take one month this is all speculation of course, but at this point I have no better explanation for all the info we have

Yeah I’d say the Polaroid Now is already most of the way there, especially since it’s features are sort of buried behind the LED menu, so it behaves like a flash point & shoot out of the box. But check out what Ben Snow said!

Oh yes that was clarified moments after this video was posted 😂

I love comments like this, so classic, makes me feel like an OG KZfaqr

Pepperidge Farm remembers

Truly the only reason anyone needs.

Whomst’d’ve’st

@@InAnInstant 😮

Speak on that

@@InAnInstant I love your videos btw. I’m married to an industrial designer. And even he’s noticed a shift in how people use the word aesthetic. He’s seen that a lot of people use it to describe a certain design language that uses muted tones, rounded edges and things that would normally be trendy on social medium. But people are using the word aesthetic almost like saying minimalism or mid century modern when in reality it’s just a word to describe any given design language.

@@KevinEscobarCo Oh nah. I am using the word to say "aesthetically pleasing, beautiful" - which is an accepted usage of the noun. It doubles as slang in the sentence I'm using it in, ironically (note I also used the word "gucci" in the same sentence, which is completely ridiculous) I am quite embedded in the design world myself lol so I get his drift 😂

@@InAnInstant my mistake! Dope videos tho! Got a new subscriber here!

Thank you Kevin!! Welcome to the squad, much love