The FUJIFILM instax SQUARE 2 instant camera is the next iteration of their previous model the SQ1 which is 6 years old and the nearest model the SQ40 and now looking back where has all those years gone, and never realised I have been lucky enough to be reviewing these and enjoy it, again the instax SQUARE 2 is a fun camera to have for instant snaps there and then you can print and have in your hand there and then and keep for ever.
The FUJIFILM instax SQUARE 2 instant camera is on the big side when comparing to cameras today however it is not a problem really unless you are stuck for space in your bag not having the kitchen sink in it ha, same for lads even me captain no pockets but the odd time I do bring a camera out in a bag or if going to events for example which is rare given what I have at my disposal I tend to use my phones for pictures like many but yes when an instax comes along that goes out the window.
The instax cameras all always a talking point and as I say in all my instax reviews remember the time we use to take snaps with such and even disposable cameras rather than splatter you breakfast dinner and tea on social to look hip people are now moving back and keeping things more private which is great.
People will say these are big and cumbersome cameras which they are right but once over this when I had it out it was hands on for everyone as usual and if I turn up to a party or the local without new tech I leave them all disappointed but there is that nostalgia effect that gets people going with these instax cameras and many have bought one on the back of playing with mine which is great to see and these would be the ones that have given up the social bs posting food pics and so on some even document their entire life on social which was annoying.
With the instax SQUARE 2 instant camera it is a point and shoot set up no fapping around with settings we all want simple and this camera is simple to use, we have filters built into the big lens we can use to get different modes and mood filters at the flick of a switch unlike other cameras or phones for example by the time people decide what filter they like the moment has been long lost..
There is a new Soft Haze film which will work with the same format and of course compatible instax printers, the new instax SQUARE 2 does not have an autofocus and at times it can be hit and miss getting the photo spot on and a bit of trial and error with the viewfinder which has been the case before but it takes time to figure this out, again at times images often got washed out or did not even print out and at times out of focus but this is the thing with such cameras which I am use to now anyway and by no means am I a professional photographer.
The instax SQUARE 2 is a camera for fun does not connect to your phone like other do and less waffling on about the specs which anytime I have one of these nobody asks about which is great given there is a lot of tech heads in my circle of friends and family you can get great sharp images and daytime images are best given there is a flash that always goes off it is automatic with automatic exposure the landscape mode is great for getting more into the photo you want.
Key Features Recap:
- Clean, new sculpted body design
- Built-in Selfie Mirror
- Automatic Exposure
- Automatic Flash
- Intuitive twist-to-operate controls, including selection of three shooting modes: Close-up Mode, Landscape Mode & Standard Mode
- Two Mood Filters (Cool or Warm)
- Prints on instax™ SQUARE instant film (instax™ SQUARE instant film sold separately)
- Available in 3 colors: Slate Blue, Misty White or Brick Red
- Includes: Hand Strap, Quick Start Guide, (4) AA Batteries and 1 Year Limited Warranty
Pricing and Availability of the FUJIFILM instax SQUARE 2 digital camera
FUJIFILM instax SQUARE 2 Retail Price of €110.00. https://instax.ie/cameras/square-2/