Fujifilm also produces Instax Square film for its Instax Square format cameras. Here, the total dimensions are 86 x 72mm, with an actual image size of 62 x 62mm. This format has proven to be hugely popular and gives that classic instant photography look thanks to its square shape. Here the best value is at £40 for a 50-pack – that’s about 80p per print. You can also find Instax Square film with a variety of different border options, as well as in black and white.
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Instant photography icon Polaroid currently produces a number of film stocks for both modern and vintage cameras. Polaroid’s i-Type film is designed for its current camera lineup and comes in both colour and black and white. Compared to Instax Mini these prints are huge, with more than twice the total area and an image size of 79 x 77mm. This makes an i-Type picture a far more substantial product than an Instax shot. That’s reflected in the price, though, with Polaroid i-Type film coming in packs of eight shots for around £15, or a substantial £1.87 per print.
Polaroid’s Go film sits at the other end of the scale, with an image size of 47 x 46mm. Chemically, Go film is the same as the larger i-Type film and so produces similar results but in a smaller format. While it still carries a premium over Instax, Polaroid Go film is currently the most affordable Polaroid-branded film on the market, with a Polaroid Go double pack containing 16 shots retailing for £19, or around £1.19 per print.
What other features should I look for?
Today’s instant cameras range from cheap-and-cheerful chemical-only models to digital hybrid models that allow you to reprint images on demand from their built-in memory.
The key things to look for are the lens and the range of shutter speeds supported. Not all instant cameras have variable shutter speeds, which means that when the light drops you’ll need the flash to fire to get a decent image. If you’re feeling creative and want to do things such as light-painting you’ll want a camera that has a wide range of shutter speeds or, better yet, a bulb mode, where the frame of film is exposed for a chosen period.
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Some cameras have other creative options, such as a double-exposure mode. This analogue throwback means exposing a frame of film, but then exposing it again before printing it, allowing you to create bizarre, abstract compositions.
You should also pay attention to battery life. Cameras with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have the advantage of being rechargeable from the mains – often without the need to remove the battery – but might take a long time to recharge. Cameras that allow you to use AA batteries are a little more expensive to use (unless you bring rechargeables and a charger with you), but you can nearly always get hold of more AA batteries, which is a real advantage if you suddenly run dry.
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source: https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/cameras/1406885/best-instant-camera
