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I still use my 210 tbh.

I throw away my black plastic cassettes/trays, do they want them back?

"One of the most popular consumer products in the world" I've never even heard of it 😄

Do you recommend "scanning" Instax/Polaroid film with a mirrorless camera?

crass commercialism.

All those little touches and I can't turn the flash off

It definitely does not worth for the wait They should've made EVO WIDE I don't understand why they delay it while there is such a demand of people. Furthermore the design is ugly, I will go for Lomo Instant Wide.

I hope its a Rosebud situation

nice roundup! Which slaps harder - this or the Lomo’Instant Wide? Thanks!!

Thank you Ben for another amazing video about instax wide format camera. I have been an Instax wide camera user since 2010 and have been quite disappointed in Fujifilm because fujifllm didn’t invest much resource to promote the wide format compared to the instax mini and instax Square. After watching this video (I have not been keeping an eye on Instax new camera release), I felt disappointed and I am now genuinely worried about the future of Instax wide. It seems like someone or some team created this new model to make sure sales of wide format camera fail, which will give them the final straw to terminate any future development of Instax camera for wide format (“See? We released a new model in 2024 and no one is buying wide format camera anymore. It’s just a fact!”). I am saying this because this Instax camera shows nothing but regression-no new feature and no control on anything. What’s the point of releasing a new model with no new feature that persuades old model users to purchase, and attracts new users? I am worried and furious. I am sticking to my Instax 500AF until I see some heart in Fujifilm for Instax wide format (got it in 2010 on Yahoo auction when I lived in Tokyo.)

The non-built in close up lens is a real deal breaker for me. SO glad they released a new wide model, but there's nothing new to make me upgrade from my 300.

What would you recommend for someone like me who's an old school (and yes, old) analog guy who HATES auto-flash? Is there anything on the instant market with a bit more control? Love your channel, by the way - been out of the photography loop for a while but starting to get the itch again (and wishing I hadn't sold all my old film cameras :(

my 210 model is still as usable as this... unfortunately

I guess I understand people being disappointed if you're already invested in the Instax ecosystem. But I just bought an XT-30 II last year and wanted to try out Instax for the first time. I've been holding off because the mini format is just too small for me. For the price, I am more than happy pre-ordering the Wide 400 just to be able to pop off some instant film shots. I'll be the guinea pig for y'all so we can get one with more features later! 😅

This is so fetch.

Fujifilm on their remote island probably just lost the expertise to include flash off and longer exposure times in that bigger format. At least the self timer/tripod mount is a good new feature but that aside there is no need to upgrade from 210/300 models you can get for $50 on the used market. You so well expressed what people long for and expect from a new Fujifilm Instax Wide camera!

Is just me or any instax camera make photos clear like this back?

Thanks for this. What I don’t understand is why they had to recreate everything or why they’d have to start over for pack. Did the old Polaroid document nothing?

Fuji could do SO MUCH more with this format. It's nice to see they will continue to support the format, but the camera itself is a yawn.

Honestly, I would quickly grab a 300 before they are completely out of stock (if you want a new one). Used one are probably still plenty. 400 honestly is just new for the sake of being “new”…

I’m getting it to replace my 300 because of the twist on/off feature and timer. There’s a bit of paranoia in me that it will somehow turn on inside my bag and break. And there has been a few close calls when taking it out of my bag so I’d say my paranoia is justified. Plus, how did the 300 have a tripod mount and not have a timer feature???

Why they didn’t add extra features like double exposure in SQ6, that would be fun with this model.

Why does the sun show up black on instant film?

The bee bit was lame.

so it became worse? funny

Damn. I wasn't expecting Fuji to make a camera out of gold, but this seems like a step back.

I feel like Fuji is constantly giving the community middle fingers and yet everything they sell, such as the digital camera and instax film, are selling like crazy. I don't think they care anymore.

You're so cool dude!! every single video is a masterpiece

Didn't the current Polaroid company only start after the entire Polaroid manufacturing chain was dismantled? It seems that the Polaroid film of today will never be like the Polaroid film of yesterday. So, Instax seems the only choice for instant film now. Glad that the wide is back. That is the one camera I would consider. I would want there to be an upgraded version with a glass lens, though.

What is your actual final verdict though ? I know you mentioned some cons during the video, but it feels like I’m waiting for an overall feeling on the 400. Personally I think its a replacement for the 300 with less features, I can see people searching out the 300 than buying this.

If they'd added the ability to manually control the flash I'd have bought five of them already. Why didn't they include that... not having the ability to manually control the flash takes me back to my mini 8 days where I used to carry around a little seashell that was perfectly shaped and sized for covering up the flash when I knew it would overexpose my image. I don't want to live that life again! I don't trust the manual mode! Aaaargh!!

Dang now that you’ve put it out there I really hope a Wide 99 is in the works cause it would take all my money lmao

No....its a real dispointment and I use the Instax Wide Printer which I love so I'm not anti Instax - FUJI you have missed a huge opportunity.....

You had me at "certified doinker"... If you want to fiddle with wide, go for Lomography or Mint. If you want point and shoot, this one seems to be right fit, that price point is just sweet!!!

my absolute favorite color, i wanted a wide instax a few years ago, might have to get this :O

Great, now it looks like a toy... You'd expect them to make it look more professional due to its user base. But instead they give it a toy look, hoping the kids will be attracted to it?

Seems like with the focus issues, exposure, and framing issues, one might be better off getting the printer... shoot with your phone, know what you're getting prior to print.. that's the route I'll be going.

Not worth the wait.Wait 10 years,and still dont get the camera we want.We want more control,in wide format.Is that to difficult for you Fuji ????. The colour is bloody awfull to

Was really hoping they would release a "mini Evo" type camera but in Wide format.. I really like the idea of the hybrid camera that will shoot and print and it acts as a digital camera, instant camera and printer and can communicate with your phone.

This hideous greenish thing makes me love my Wide 500AF also for its looks! 😅

SQ1 is the worst Instax camera I’ve had (many photos turn out blurry or overexposed) so I’m really not enjoying a stripped down version of Wide 😭 Sticking to my Wide 300 and hoping for better Square / Wide releases in the future. Mini 99 is ace.

I want an Instax Evo Wide

The production value/humor of these reviews is ridiculous. Love the passion!

Wait, Intax is 25 years old?!?!

I must admit that I'm a bit disappointed in this Instax. I was expecting a few more features than what was present on the previous versions. I also greatly miss having the viewfinder on the opposite side as it prevented the user from having to have the hand in the face while framing. While the manual focus is nice (could have been made nicer with a proper zone focus), they dropped exposure compensation... why? I guess I'll be sticking to my old ones.

Maan I was expecting so much more! Its hardly an upgrade from the 300

2 cameras in one week that leave power users high and dry. Hopeful Fujifilm and Pentax see it as worthwhile to invest in the community thats keeping them alive

It's the wide 400! And the crowd shrugs!

I think Homer Simpson was the designer on this project. At least the Toys-R-Us form factor gives a clue about the picture quality this contraption will produce. The examples show terrible dynamic range, poor color reproduction and blurred images. People will buy these, use them once or twice and then send them to Goodwill. I enjoyed the video anyway.

does it still uses 4 double A battery? i already lost two instax wide tue to batery leak =(