STACK #246 April 2025

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Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Instant Camera The Instax Wide Evo is not your average instant camera. It’s a brilliant blend of analogue charm and digital convenience, designed for those who want creativity at their fingertips. If you love the look and feel of classic photography but also appreciate the power of digital enhancements, keep reading. What makes the Instax Wide Evo stand out from other instant cameras? You have full control over shots with ten lens effects and ten film effects – from vivid colors to nostalgic monochrome, there’s loads of potential for getting creative. You can even fine tune these settings to capture the perfect shot. The camera’s wide-angle lens is perfect for capturing group shots, landscapes, or any scene where you want to include as much detail as possible. Every image is captured at a crisp 318DPI, ensuring your photos look as good on paper as they do onscreen. Smart printing The Instax Wide printer all in one! Pair it with your phone via the companion app and conveniently save and print new photos directly from your phone via Bluetooth, or produce a hard copy of a shot from your phone’s digital gallery. The camera can also be controlled remotely from your phone for the perfect group shot, and has a built-in selfie mirror for framing your shots just right. Cool, nostalgic design Beyond functionality, this camera is a beauty, sporting manual dials, a print crank, and a shutter lever, adding a tactile flourish and nostalgic rush that photography buffs will love. Who is it for? The Instax Wide Evo is ideal for creative types, photography enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to bring their memories to life instantly on a spacious, physical photo. Plus, there’s also the option to explore artistic angles and shot compositions like a pro. Evo is a hybrid instant camera and smartphone

Fujifilm’s Instax cameras are among the most popular choices for instant photography enthusiasts, and if you want larger prints, Instax Wide models are available to capture even more of that special moment. Words Bec Summer

What’s the Instax Wide difference?

projects, Instax Wide photos stand out more than smaller square prints. They simply feel more substantial, and are perfect for framing or gifting. If you're serious about instant photography and want bigger and more immersive prints, then Wide is the way to go. The larger format provides greater creative possibilities for capturing shots with a lot more depth and clarity. Whether you're documenting a road trip, shooting a group portrait, or just enjoying the fun of instant photography, the Wide format makes every shot feel bigger, bolder, and more lifelike.

Size matters. Most Instax cameras, like the Instax Mini series, use small credit card-sized film. It’s cute, portable, and ideal for snapping quick memories, but has its limitations. Enter the Instax Wide format, which literally doubles the print size, giving you more room to capture details and scenic backdrops. A good comparison would be today’s widescreen TVs versus the old school square TVs. More is more! Why go wide? One of the biggest advantages of the Instax Wide format is the ability to fit more into the frame. Whether you're snapping a group shot, a spectacular landscape, or a special event, the additional space makes a noticeable difference. There’s no longer any need to squeeze people together or step further back to fit everything in the shot. The Wide format gives you plenty of breathing room, making it ideal for parties, weddings, and travel photography. Another perk? Bigger prints have a stronger visual impact. So, if you love displaying your photos in scrapbooks and albums, or using instant prints for creative

Wide format film and printers

An Instax Wide camera requires a different film type to its square counterparts, of course, with colour and monochrome options available (sold separately). You can also print existing digital photos from your phone’s gallery in the Wide format using the Fujifilm Instax Wide Link Smartphone Printer.

16 APRIL 2025

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