STACK #246 April 2025

TECH FEATURE

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Polaroid Now+ Gen 3 i-Type Instant Camera • Iconic design • Two-lens autofocus • Self-timer • Double exposure modes • Rechargeable battery • Scan and share photos via the Polaroid app

POLAROID THE OG!

Polaroid Go Gen 2 Instant Camera

When it comes to instant photography, Polaroid actually wrote the book, releasing their first instant camera way back in 1948. F ounded by Edwin Land in 1937, Polaroid changed the photography game in 1948 with the release of the first instant studios (hello, Andy Warhol!). The signature white-bordered photos became a part of everyday life. However, as digital cameras and

• Compact and highly portable • Large aperture range • Precise light sensor • Double exposure modes • Self-timer • Selfie mirror • Supports Polaroid Go film

camera, the Model 95. Suddenly, there was no more waiting for days for film to be developed; you could snap a picture and then watch it appear on instant photo film. Throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, Polaroid cameras became a cultural icon, and by the ‘80s and ‘90s, Polaroid was everywhere – family gatherings, road trips, and even art

smartphones began to dominate the new millennium, Polaroid ceased making instant film in 2008. But a group of passionate former employees revived the format with a new instant film process, and today Polaroid has enjoyed a comeback, blending vintage charm with modern tech for instant photo gratification.

Print directly from your phone! The instantaneous nature of snapping photos on a smartphone is fantastic, and can be elevated even further with instant printing of your memories via nifty portable printers. S martphone printers are small enough to pop into a bag or big pocket and are brilliant bits of kit step instructions guiding you through the process. Customisation features can be numerous if you want to up the creative fun with your photos. Add filters,

Polaroid HiPrint 2x3 Gen 2 Pocket Photo Printer • Personalise prints with the free HiPrint app • Peel-and-stick adhesive photos • Supports Polaroid HiPrint 2x3 paper cartridge

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 • Add 3D AR effects with the Instax AiR Studio app • Add frames, stickers, emojis and text • Create collages in-app • Supports Fujifilm Instax Mini instant film Add frames, stickers, Create collages in-app Instax Fujifilm •

to kick off conversations, as well as adding an extra layer of fun to your smartphone photography. Printing directly from a smartphone is a quick and easy process, just download the Android or iOS app for your particular camera model and you’re ready, with step-by

borders, text, and select from an enormous array of in-app stickers. Plus, some instant printers can even print a still shot from a video, and let you take a photo remotely using the printer.

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