pan
Established
Hi,
FUJI just announced the new Instax Square SQ10 camera.
Hybrid analog and digital .
But i noticed the very interesting information is that the sensor is a square with 1900x1900 pixels.
I think this is the first time that we can see that sensor on consumer camera.
I hope fuji will implement Raw inside with firmware.
Cyril
FUJI just announced the new Instax Square SQ10 camera.
Hybrid analog and digital .
But i noticed the very interesting information is that the sensor is a square with 1900x1900 pixels.
I think this is the first time that we can see that sensor on consumer camera.
I hope fuji will implement Raw inside with firmware.
Cyril
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
What is hybrid analogue about it? As far as I understand the Fuji site, it is a digital camera with an integrated (instant film) printer - the differences to the Polaroid Snap being the format and print technology.
fireblade
Vincenzo.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
bucs
Well-known
I would have been content without the digital capability. Hope they release a budget version. $280 is too much for me.
pan
Established
Raw with a new firmware
Raw with a new firmware
Thanks and Yes, but this is why I hope an upgrade to raw through a new firmware sometimes.
Cyril
Raw with a new firmware
Thanks and Yes, but this is why I hope an upgrade to raw through a new firmware sometimes.
Cyril
B-9
Devin Bro
Gross, lol
Why won't Fuji make a quality instax camera!
That doesn't look like a toy.
Why won't Fuji make a quality instax camera!
That doesn't look like a toy.
Archlich
Well-known
That surely is nice, but does the shape really matter when the sensor is only 1/4'' sized?
I mean, I usually set my phone to take square pictures...and even with that there might be more sensor estate being utilized...
I mean, I usually set my phone to take square pictures...and even with that there might be more sensor estate being utilized...
Huss
Veteran
It will drop in price. When the Instax 90 Neo was released, it was at that level. Now it is about $100 cheaper.
62mm by 62mm image size vs 62 by 46 of the other regular Instax cameras.
Huss
Veteran
Regular Instax cameras are analogue cameras with an integrated printer...
This one has auto focus so should be able to create sharper pictures than the zone focusing of the other models.
Fuji sells millions of these every year, so obviously the shape is correct for their audience - the millions of young people buying them.
Faintandfuzzy
Well-known
So really, not a film camera at all. Just a digital camera and a digital printer. No thanks.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Note to Fuji: Now how about a 2600 by 7020 pixel sensor for a 18.25 MP digital XPAN? It could take the same lenses as the present XPAN, using the Leica offset-lens technology.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Fancy looking camera, fancy square print format. Not so large, not so heavy camera with not so slow AF prime and build in printer. Digital camera and printer in one body. Why not. Take the picture, share it instantly, but not just like everyone do at FB, but old style (fancy) way on Polaroid like film.
I guess, it is hybrid because it could store taken image as file on memory card, yet, it will print on exactly same "film" used in analog Instax cameras.
I guess, it is hybrid because it could store taken image as file on memory card, yet, it will print on exactly same "film" used in analog Instax cameras.
HHPhoto
Well-known
No, they are not!
It is a direct optical exposure on film, on instant film.
It is exactly the same optical process like in a normal film camera.
Instant film is not a print. The image is on a film base.
Cheers, Jan
DFigueira
Established
Didn't liked the idea... I'm hoping too for a budget version without the digital part and a viewfinder.
And the price of the packs, I can buy 20 instax mini or wide under that price... and not bashing but If it didn't worked before (in terms of selling), what makes them selling today? The square format?
And the price of the packs, I can buy 20 instax mini or wide under that price... and not bashing but If it didn't worked before (in terms of selling), what makes them selling today? The square format?
benlees
Well-known
Weren't they going to make 2 square cameras? One hybrid and one film?
unixrevolution
Well-known
This is cute, but I am still waiting for the direct square format film camera.
Or I'll just keep using my SX70.
Or I'll just keep using my SX70.
Huss
Veteran
Does it matter? People buy these to make instant photos. The target audience would care one teeny tiny bit about semantics. They will see a camera that gives them Instax prints with the bonus of digital capture so they can email those images too.
The end justifies the means. and they will sell millions of these, it is the instagram format.
What do u mean didn't work before? Fuji sells millions of Instax cameras every year. They are far more profitable for them than their digital cameras. This new Instax will broaden their appeal by allowing people to get prints immediately, as well as post to sites like instagram.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I wonder if Fuji can hire some MarCom writers who can write copy that actually makes sense ... This was in the web page above:
"Square photos enjoy a retro look and the perfection of a 1:1 aspect that adds sophistication to every photo, no matter what the composition. Square photos make your photo creations even bigger than before."
Sheesh.
G
Godfrey
somewhat colored
You should keep using your SX-70: SX-70s are perfectly good with The Impossible Project film. And you can buy improved ones, upgraded and refurbished, by MiNT.
G