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Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro Camera - Portable Instant Camera and Photo Printer – 2-in-1 Printer Compatible with iOS & Android – Bluetooth Connection – 3x3-inch Real Photo Printer - White

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Development Time:How long does it take the photos to develop? Is it actually instant? After taking a photo, we used a timer to see exactly how long it took the photos to fully develop. Printing is anything less than instant. The 2.1 x 3.4-inch paper goes in and out of the camera four times, one time for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow) and a final time for a finish laminate. In all, you have to wait about 30 seconds. Superior Photo Quality: The KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro utilizes 4PASS technology, which allows you to print flawless photos in just a few seconds. As the photos are printed on layers of color and laminated, they are protected against fingerprints and water. Photos last over 100 years. One of those competitors is Fujifilm, whose Instax cameras tend to rule the market with a whole line of instant film cameras to choose from. Regardless of the brand, however, most instant film cameras work the same way, though there are some variations in terms of creative control (i.e., adjustable exposure, interchangeable lenses, etc.). Also, keep in mind that some instant film cameras run on replaceable batteries, while others are rechargeable via USB cable.

The Instax Mini 11 will transform the way you photograph. Though the camera itself is a bit bulky, the photo quality is undeniable. Gorgeous colors, vivid contrast, striking detail — this camera skimps on absolutely nothing. When comparing images side by side with its competitors, it’s clear that the Fujifilm Instax Mini is the clear winner. That was true with the picture development time, too. When Fujifilm says instant, they mean it. Each photo develops in a minute or less, which, in comparison to its competitors, is light speed. The best thing about the Instax Wide 300 is the size of its pictures: They are big. And despite the camera's weight, its handgrip makes it comfortable to hold. Daylight images were bright with accurate color, though the focus was a bit soft. The default focus distance is almost 9 feet. Unlike some Instax cameras, the Wide 300 lets you twist the lens one way to focus from 3 to 9 feet and the other way to capture images from 9 feet and up. Instant cameras are not exactly instant. You have to wait at least 90 seconds for the picture to "fill in" to view the finished result, but we often found it took several minutes for the completed image to fully bake, revealing richer color and sharper focus.

Other instant cameras use Zink paper, which uses heat to activate colors in the paper. The advantage to Zink is that you don’t have to worry about accidentally exposing the paper to light, as you do with Instax film. However, we’ve found that Zink prints tended to be less vibrant overall.

Finally, unlike most modern instant cameras, the Polaroid Now+ prints on large 4.25″x3.5″ photo prints, so you get larger photos than you do with Fujifilm.

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Instead of its own proprietary film, the Leica Sofort 2 uses Instax Mini prints, which can be bought pretty much everywhere around the world, so you won't ever have to look far to create a few more memories. La app Kodak Instant permite, además de imprimir las fotos de tu móvil, añadirles marcos, pegatinas y filtros o subir las imágenes tomadas con la cámara directamente a tus redes sociales preferidas Leica being a Leica, its premium design of course adds to its cost, and it does come at a price beyond the Instax Mini Evo, although fundamentally the two share the same technology, so you might need to decide how much that red dot is worth. The diminutive 1.8- x 2.4-inch Instax Mini prints (costing about 75 cents each) generally achieve a good balance in both color saturation and brightness, and the fill-flash lit faces in outdoor shots pretty well. Colors were just a tad muted compared to some Kodak camera images using its Zink printing tech. Unlike all-analog models (such as the instax mini), the Evo captures digital images that you can preview on the generous 3-inch and slightly tweak — orientation, brightness, and color vividness (with a dreamy "natural" option) — before committing to a print. Fujifilm's mobile app doesn't allow much control of settings, but can send smartphone images to the camera's printer. (Going the other way, you can transfer the Evo's digital images to a computer using the camera's microSD card slot.) A variety of manual controls include the ability to take multiple exposures and a long exposure mode that keeps the shutter open for up to 30 seconds. The camera has a self-timer, as well as a remote control that detaches from the camera (and requires its own battery).

Typically, when reviewing a new product category, we try to evaluate at least 10 options before rendering a final verdict on the top products. However, there are really only three major brands making instant film cameras right now — Polaroid, Fujifilm and Kodak. For this review, SPY tested six instant film cameras side by side. With its 38-millimeter wide-angle, multicoated f/4.5 glass lens, the Lomo'Instant Automat gives you sharper images, better low-light performance and a wider field of view than its competitors. Polaroid also offers some cool features that set the Now+ apart from its competitors. For example, the camera comes with a number of colorful lens filters. In our experience, the yellow and orange filters are pointless, but you can have a bit of fun with the other three in brighter lighting. Additionally, the camera has a simple one-button design and an autofocus that worked like a charm in our testing. It also connects to your smartphone through the Polaroid app for added features like aperture settings, light painting options and more. In theory, this is great, but we weren’t able to get these settings to reliably work.This instant digital camera also features Bluetooth connectivity, enabling you to print 3×3 photos directly from your mobile device’s gallery. Whether you have images on your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you can effortlessly transfer and print them with this camera. The wireless connection makes it easy to access and print your favorite photos anytime, anywhere. As mentioned, the dye-sub printer makes four passes—laying down cyan, magenta, and yellow ink, plus a clear coat that helps colors pop and protects the image from fingerprints and dust. (Zero-ink printers use special paper infused with colors released by the printer's application of heat.) Kodak says that, with proper storage, images from the device should last for up to a century. Still, we did have a blast taking photos with this camera, which is a great option for daytime selfies and group photos due to the reliable self-timer option. In addition, the camera has a pretty neat double exposure feature. We also love the little red wrist strap that comes with the camera, making it a perfect out-on-the-town adventure buddy. Pro-Tip: Take advantage of the app’s editing tools to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and other parameters. This way, you can fine-tune your photos and ensure they look their best before hitting the print button. Review Bluetooth Connectivity: You can print 3×3″ photos directly from the gallery of your mobile device via Bluetooth. The camera is compatible with Apple iPhone, iPad & Android devices.

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