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Leica quietly updates the SOFORT 2 with encrypted Bluetooth communication
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Leica strengthens the SOFORT 2's smartphone connection with its latest firmware update

Okay, I'm about to go broke – these Polaroid x Pokémon instant cameras NEED adding to my Pokédex!
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Polaroid's latest collab unleashes a trio of Pokémon-themed cameras and film packs, along with accessories that demand to be caught

The analog photography trend is about photography without “tracking likes and comments” – Instant film is trending, but Gen Z isn’t entirely to blame, Fujifilm says
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
INSTAX I chatted with a Fujifilm executive on the rising analog trend -- and where Instax fits into the picture

6-year-old Fujifilm camera is suddenly popular, exceeding sales expectations in Japan and "production cannot keep up" – thanks to a new trend
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS This camera wasn't an instant hit when it launched in 2020 – but a new wave of photographers and creators has given it an unexpected second life

“Best-looking Instax camera” gets retro silver glow-up. Instant cameras have never looked so cool!
By Mike Harris Published
News Instax Mini 99 is no longer just available in black, following the announcement of a slick-looking silver variant

Is Polaroid better than Instax? What about Lomo? I tried them all and these are the best instant cameras on the market!
By James Artaius Last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best instant cameras whether you're looking for a great gift or you want to take the ultimate analog photo!

Polaroid Go Gen 3 review: This is the "Leica Q3 43" of tiny instant cameras
By James Artaius Published
REVIEW The Polaroid Go Gen 3 is ever so slightly bigger, but I think it's a whole lot better than the Gen 2 (and Gen 1)

"The simple act of existing is already an act of rebellion." Polaroid just built a massive billboard on a beach in a rebellious anti-AI stunt
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS “Go jump in the water before the data centers drink it all up," says a rebellious new Polaroid billboard in New York and London

Tour the world’s last Polaroid factory where heritage recipes run through every pack of instant film
By Mike Harris Published
Features Think Polaroid is just another licensed brand? Journey through the last bastion of the legendary brand’s instant film production, and you'll change your tune

This fridge-sized Polaroid camera – used by Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams and Sally Mann – has been restored and is touring the world with modern artists
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS The 20x24 Project is a documentary following the journey of a 235-pound Polaroid camera from 1976 in the hands of modern artists
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