STACK #222 April 2023

TECH FEATURE

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The Polaroid Hi-Print 2x3 Pocket Photo Printer take whichever images you send to it via Bluetooth from the free Polaroid hi-Print smartphone app and prints them out as super cool two- by three-inch photos. Then they’re ready to give to others, keep for yourself, use as bookmarks, paper art or whatever other interesting use you may be able to come up with. Plus, the special photographic paper is self-adhesive, so you can actually stick your images wherever you like. The pocket-sized 255-gram unit is conveniently portable and delivers top-notch print quality via dye-sublimation technology. The originator of instant photography offers a sleek way to print your mobile phone snaps, screenshots, game captures and more on Polaroid paper. PRINTING THE POLAROID WAY

THE INSTAX FAMILY

Fujifilm’s Instax brand is at the forefront of the latest in instant photography technology, no matter which model you opt for.

PRETTY AS A PICTURE Want to get that classic look that only black and white can deliver? Look out for special monochrome film packs for your Instax and Polaroid cameras. There’s also an impressive assortment of special customised films available for Instax models. These offer pre-printed patterns in the place of those classic all-white borders, running the gamut to designs such as confetti and spray art through to rainbow colours and star-illumination to liven things up.

Instax Mini 12 The latest in the Instax Mini family, this offers a perfect entry point into the wonderful world of instant photography. The body has been streamlined a little compared to its predecessor and comes in a selection of cool colours. The big new thing is found in the lens department, with a fresh lens twist functionality for easy powering on. This new lens also gives users a correction feature that allows shots to be framed more accurately. The much-loved selfie mode is also aided by the presence of a small mirror on the Mini 12’s front, so you can line yourself up just right. You feed this one with Instax mini Film, which delivers photos that are roughly credit card sized.

Instax Mini 40 Combining classic old school camera looks with new school camera tech inside, the Instax Mini 40 is always at the ready for you. A clever high performance flash works out the surrounding brightness then sets the automatic exposure just right, keeping things delightfully simple – just point and shoot – while a selfie mode is there to capture every bit of you living your best life. You can even use the selfie mode – just pull out the front of the lens - for capturing closeup images from 30 to 50 centimetres away. This model also utilises Instax mini Film.

Instax SQ1 Fancy more

Instax 300 Wide If you want an instant camera that looks more like an old school snapper, as well as bigger instant pictures (6.2cm x 9.9cm ) via Instax Wide film, then the Instax 300 Wide is definitely the go. This one has a classic viewfinder and focus dial, coupled with desirable Instax ease of-use features such as automatic flash, a closeup lens attachment, and retractable lens. A fill-in flash allows backlighting in your photos, while exposure compensation allows you to lighten or darken things to set just the right mood.

traditionally square printed images than those offered by the Instax Mini range? Here’s your ticket. The Instax SQ1 packs all the hot features such as automatic exposure and selfie mode with closeup capture, and is just as simple to operate. Featuring a very funky design that’s available in a selection of fashionable colours, the Instax SQ1 does its instant photo thing via special Instax Square film.

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