Instant Cameras: Because Waiting 5 Minutes Is Instant These Days
So let me get this straight: in the age of megapixels and Instagram filters, weāre shelling out $1 a pop for Polaroid-style photos that flash like theyāre trying to signal a UFO? Fujifilmās Instax Mini 12 promises 'terrific ease of use' and 'produces relatively true-to-life photos,' but also features an unstoppable flash that could blind an eagle. The article admits, 'itās still somewhat tricky to center your subject,' reminding me of using a rotary phone to call a pizza jointāitās charming and frustrating. At least itās perfect for 'kids and budding photographers' or anyone who wants their photo experience to feel like dial-up internetāslow, awkward, and delightfully retro.
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Oh, I'm sorry, did I miss the part where spending almost $90 gets me a camera that doesnāt let me turn off its eye-melting flash? Because nothing says 'modern convenience' like a $1 per photo surprise party for your retinas.
Buying an instant camera in 2024 is like ordering a llama for your Uber rideāfunny in a museum but a terrible idea for actual use.
Who needs filters when your camera blasts your face with a flash so bright it doubles as a Polaroid-powered lighthouse? #InnovativeBlindingTech
Source: Theverge | Published: 8/8/2025 | Author: Sheena Vasani
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