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Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 digital camera in user's hand
Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 review: the cutest — and priciest — toy camera around

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Instax Pal 2 is a cutesy 10MP digital camera with pocket-friendly dimensions, twin displays, multi-sensory controls and wireless image uploads — but it's not perfect.

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Polaroid Mod
I tried the new Polaroid Mod instant camera — it's 1,000 times more fun than AI

By Lance Ulanoff Published

I went hands-on with the new Polaroid Mod and dove right into a few of its wild modes that can turn instant photography into a fantastical dreamscape

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The Frost Blue Instax Mini 13 on a table with a print sticking out of the top of it next to a vase of sunflowers
Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 review: still the selfie king, now with a self-timer

By Amelia Schwanke Published

The Instax Mini 13 is Fujifilm's 2026 update to its entry-level instant camera series, offering a fresh look, useful self-timer feature, and a handy angle adjuster on the strap.

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Black and white photo of the late David Hockney creating a 'joiner' photographic collage of the National Museum of Photography
Here's how Polaroids awakened legendary artist David Hockney to the possibilities of photography

By Jon Stapley Published

Hockney's cubism-inspired collages of dozens of Polaroid images are the perfect way to celebrate World Photography Day.

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Three-way split image showing Poke Ball themed Polaroid Now camera, Pikachu-themed Polaroid Go camera and Sylveon themed Polaroid Go Camera
This unexpected Pokémon and Polaroid collab might just be my favorite camera release of 2026

By Jon Stapley Published

Polaroid marks 30 years of Pokémon with limited edition cameras and film — I'll take the Pikachu-styled Polaroid Go Gen 3, thank you very much

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A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall
The best instant cameras, based on real-world testing

By James Capell Last updated

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid, Instax or something a little different.

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Split image with a Polaroid I-2 camera on the left and an Instax Wide Evo camera on the right
In the Polaroid vs Instax debate, I am 100% on team Polaroid — this is why

By Jon Stapley Published

Here's why I will always pick Polaroid instant film over Fujifilm Instax, despite the cost.

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The Instax Mini 12 next to the words 'amazon prime day'
The Instax Mini 12 is the best instant camera — and it's just hit a record-low at Amazon

By Amelia Schwanke Published

I rate the Instax Mini 12 as one of the best instant cameras around — and it's just hit a record-low at Amazon.

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Photograph of man's hand holding Polaroid Go Gen 3 camera in white
Polaroid Go Gen 3 review: better selfies from a better lens, but bright sun is a problem

By Jon Stapley Published

The Polaroid Go Gen 3 is a minor refresh with a new lens and flash — even better for instant-film selfies,

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Young man happily holding a Polaroid Go Gen 3 tiny instant camera to his eye, with the sea and a sunset visible in the background
Polaroid unveils the ‘world’s smallest instant camera’, the retro Go Gen 3

By Jon Stapley Published

Right place, right time — I think current trends for cute cameras and screen-free experiences are good news for the new Polaroid Go Gen 3.

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