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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 63 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the Instax Square SQ1's excellent picture quality and ease of use. Many appreciate how straightforward the camera is to operate. However, some users mention challenges in finding and affording the square film. A few wish for a wider variety of film options and color tones.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Film

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Instant Camera!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I will start saying I have my BFA in Photo Image Making (analog/film photography). So I will say when it comes to photography I have enough experience with cameras. This camera is a great intro to Instant film cameras. It is different from the Fujifilm Instax Mini which has rectangle film vs the Square film this one has. The size of this film is smaller than your traditional Polaroid film ( if you are interested in knowing the exact size there is measurements in the specifications). This one is pretty straightforward when it comes to use. I tried the Selfie selection on the lens but it was slightly underexpose. This could have been from not allowing the flash to charge long enough. Usually if you have problems with an instant film camera it is usually due to low battery or bad film. I let my 5 year old niece take a couple of packs of film and she took some really great phots. IF you are looking for a replacement of your old Polaroid camera, just know this is going to be very different same concept different company. Fuji created an instant camera when Polaroid was still making film. They even created another option for Polaroid’s peel apart instant film when Polaroid ceased manufacturing their film. When I used Fuji I knew I was going to get consistent result and quality film, however, I also knew from experience Fuji film has a more cool tone hue vs Polaroid and Kodak’s warm tone film. Polaroid has started manufacturing new instant cameras and film to go with but I have read a lot of reviews mentioning inconsistencies. I have the Instax Mini so I knew the only difference for this one was the square format. If you are set on the old Polaroid and prefer what you remember this might not be for you, but if you are open to something new that is easy to use with reasonably priced film I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Film

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Instax Square

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really enjoying this camera. Best Buy made the purchase easy. I do wish the refill film wasn’t so expensive. Having this for family days out is really a fun experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cute

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really cute camera. Love the style of it. And the pictures turn it good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5/5

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Takes good photos with good lighting, especially natural light. Doesn’t do well in low light environments. Easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this camera very easy to use which it could get higher exposure but all in all a step up from the instax mini. But I can say if your going for a more classic film look on your photos, I’d go with an older Polaroid or even other point an shoots.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it! The selfie mirror is so helpful. The quality is so much better than instant cameras I've had before. The color is so cute too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it camera is the perfect size. Love the color and it’s pretty good picture quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera instax

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cozy camera with a good quality and easy to use for everyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    we really liked it. color, design. it is light and very comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So much fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much fun… I’ve used it at multiple parties and everybody giggles and is blown away by how fun it is and taking silly pictures and passing them around. I look forward to our next event which is a baby shower to enjoy it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy!

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect size for a picture! Easy to function & compact!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Fun Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had an Instax polaroid before, but I just really wanted the square shape. This camera is amazing and has printed out high quality photos for me. I took it to a big book event and used the heck out of it and it was a great camera. I highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally worth IT!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this camera. The design and image quality is outstanding. I love the new design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Super cute instant camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My adult daughter loves her Christmas gift. Santa brought her this along with a carry case from Amazon and extra film. The quality of the pictures are way better than the other big brand instant picture company. Pictures are super clear but as good as they get for an instant camera. She loves it and that is all that matters.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun and easy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality pictures. Very fun and easy to use. The color of the camera looks more like off white.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everyone should have one

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Highly recommended. This is great for people who want to disconnect from their cell phone and capture moments with a camera that will produce a tangible image instantaneously.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great.. kid friendly.. easy to use pictures come out good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this product!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item was exaclty what i was looking for with a beautoful color, and offers quality polaroids.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I LOVE THIS CAMERA!! It has all the nostalgia of Polaroid cameras with a modern twist. The camera quality is fantastic, although it took me a few failed shots to learn how to position and use lighting to my advantage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Instax Square SQ1

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality of this pictures taken are phenomenal, I personally love my new camera. I highly recommend buying for yourself or for a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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