Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide Glass - A new top tier Instax Wide camera - Review, Sample Shots, Tips

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Wow! They have done what fuji refused to do. I'm buying!

[@michaelbell75]

Hopefully they are busy working on square and wide versions of the Evo!

[@JessHobbs]

It was your review of the original Instant Wide that convinced me to buy one, and now I want this one too! Thanks for the great review, your channel is always fun and entertaining to watch!

[@InAnInstant]

Jess! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that coming from you!

[@calvincngo]

But my question is if I already have the original lomo'instant wide. Is it worth it to upgrade to the glass? I'm not at all a pro and really only use the camera at party's

[@InAnInstant]

@calvincngo if those are your use cases, it’s not worth the upgrade! Is it working well for you in those scenarios?

[@calvincngo]

@@InAnInstant honestly works fine. But also drunk people are easy to please. they all think the camera is 100 years old.

[@bencushwa8902]

As someone who's spent an inordinate amount of time converting a Mamiya Press camera to shoot Instax Wide to have exactly these kinds of controls over my composition, I am now seriously considering buying one of these as a lightweight alternative for fun/travel use.

[@julieb4765]

Dude I did something similar. Got a mamiya press lens to go on my instax wide. Haven't done the mod yet but can't return the lens at this point. Kicker was that the lomo camera was announced right after the return period

[@nolawernicke9078]

Wow, Lomography kept that quiet. The camera is large enough to have its own orbit. 😊

[@InAnInstant]

It currently has one moon (Lomo Instax Mini camera)

[@austinfletcher6375]

Yoooo get hype. I am recently into instant, and your videos have really helped me out. Appreciate you

[@InAnInstant]

Appreciate YOU austin!

[@lomographicsociety]

Whoa whoa whoa, that master intro 😲

[@bentbilliard]

It's quite the doinker!

[@markthomasduggan6515]

Certifiable!

[@ninlat9273]

But is it big for business

[@Femchan]

Having the manual controls is great, Lomography does it again! I fully agree with the point about the viewfinder: parallax compensation like that is a pain, I wonder if, in a pinch, you càn actually compose by just peeking over the top plate. Hope this one has a smaller fail rate to the og model (those seemed to break a bit too easily).

[@InAnInstant]

You definitely could compose that way, and it would be very Lomographic of you to do so

[@MrBaskins2010]

it's about fcking time. fuji has been kicking the can down the road instead of making meaninful upgrades

[@michaelbell75]

Yes! Instant buy! I love my OG Lomo Instant Wide.

[@RickyMakesBadVideos]

Such a great video, great work. Convinced me to get one.

[@InAnInstant]

Cheers Rick!

[@junoworldwide]

this looks so dope. I’d love to own one!

[@jaylenboon1881]

I got the wide after seeing your video! I loved it until it started jamming. After a bit of searching it seems the fuji packs changed shape slightly and i needed to add a peice of foam to fix the issue. I hope they fixed that as well with this update! Im currently saving for the I-2 so ill be sticking with what i got for now.

[@ctrivin]

The lomo instant wide is one my FAVORITE cameras to use!!! I got it back in 2017, and unfortunately now occasionally has problems in ejecting the film out through the rollers…. I’ve dreamt of buy myself a RF70, but as a dad of three girls, I can’t bring myself to spend that much money on a camera when there are other bills around the house. In comes this lomo glass version and I’d be lying if I’m not super excited for it. Inside price range✅ My favorite camera, but with a glass lens ✅ Instax wide✅ The only thing that has me worried is, will down the line I encounter the same issues with the rollers…..?? Who knows. (Rhetorical question, not actually looking for this answered) Either way, I’m super happy to see that there is now an affordable option available for a format I love so dearly.

[@InAnInstant]

Good question! I do not know if the ejection problems will recur, but I should hope not given they’ve had many years to perfect this

[@mistermars1479]

I looooove the original one and maaaaybe I am gonna get the new one, too!

[@thebiblioholic]

Looks like you were visiting Untermyer. Does that viewfinder come out non-destructively and securely go back in? Might be a way to 3D print some kind of custom bracket to glue on to the top (without blocking the film slot). Keep it low profile when transporting, pop the viewfinder out and attach when using.

[@GavinSeim]

Looks sweet. But it can't touch the Nons back on my hassy with 80mm ziess planar 2.8. Thanks for showing me that gem. Nothing like it.

[@InAnInstant]

That’s a great setup! I’ve recently been using the Binstax on the RB67 and I think it has the Nons kit beat (no side pod or black borders). Both are amazing tho for square, tough to measure up anything for wide though.

[@GavinSeim]

@@InAnInstant Ya I would like to try that but I don't have an RB. Still it's great and it's brought my hassy back to life. Would be nice to see a back for these big vintage bodies that worked on wide.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

I’d love an option for my Rolleiflex 6008AF. There are old Polaroid backs just sitting on shelves. It would be an amazing novelty at events.

[@DafyddWilliams-p8c]

Epic !!!

[@henrahmagix]

This review is ✨Big for Business✨ (emptying my bank account)

[@InAnInstant]

Bad for Bank Account but Big for B!

[@conrad1837]

Ben, the lack of a hot or cold shoe IS annoying but I’ve had good success on another plastic camera with a stick on shoe . Glued down a flat piece of plastic 3 times the width of strong plastic to the shoe base (to reduce the risk of the glued on shoe cracking out a chunk of the camera body if accidentally pressure was applied) and glued the shoe onto that . Used an old “watameter” rangefinder

[@InAnInstant]

You could also use a screw-on cold shoe and use the tripod mount on the base of the camera. It creates a fun flipping motion you do with the camera. Stick on always makes me nervous and it’s kinda destructive to the fleather

[@chocogr2024]

I hope they make a v2 to correct some of the cons, like the mad viewfinder parallax, lack of a cold shoe and self timer.

[@Exxcalibur186]

The self-timer is *kind of* remedied by the remote shutter built into the lens cap.

[@chocogr2024]

@@Exxcalibur186oh you're right

[@PlayerTwoStudio]

Not just good tastes in cameras but Jerseys too, Go Broncos!

[@InAnInstant]

BO NIX!!!

[@IsabelB-x5i]

I think I need it :D Is this camera compatible with the original Lomo Wide's add on lenses? Thank you for this great video!

[@dannylo4807]

Still have an EF lens or two in the house. Currently got a instax leica. Wonder if i should get this lomo or fork out abit more for a Nons SL645.

[@muzyoung1362]

hey, try reviewing the lomoinstant automat!

[@LCY1917]

Is the flash brighter than the one of the regular Lomo Wide? I struggle a lot with it being not bright enough for stuff at about 2-3m

[@ldmndz4652]

Appreciate this insight Ben on this Lomo... Have you test Fuji film Instax wide film with this Lomo Wide? and how do you compare this to the newer Fuji Instax Wide 400? or even the Fuji 300 Wide? which some still prefer over the new 400 Wide..lol thanks

[@InAnInstant]

Yes and better respectively for my purposes

[@fredericvittel4547]

thanks buddy

[@andreagallo7550]

As I am loving shooting with manual exposure would have loved to see more exposure time choices (not many, but maybe 1/250, 1/100 and 1/50). Good to know that Lomography is not stagnating like Fujifilm, but will stick to the Wide Plastic for now.

[@InAnInstant]

That would be cool for sure - it seems like “while they’re at it” they could have implemented these options.

[@andreagallo7550]

@@InAnInstant They would get my money in no time. I love the LomoWide. With some tinkering is just amazing. I managed to calibrate the distance scale for the Macro and Wide attachment, and started using GND filters to deal with landscape with bright skies and it is so much fun to use. The Multiple exposure mode in combination with the 1/30sec also allow to shoot at any of its multiple (on tripod, of course) when light is scarse - with additional time settings it would crush the Fujis for those who wants more control.

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

They should use Pentax's trick of using the wrist strap for short focus measurement -oh ok it's coming 😀

[@MiracleWinchester]

I think my skin crawled away when you said 5 years ago in 2019 BC.

[@InAnInstant]

Legitimately haunted by this too

[@cathrynslee]

Hi would you recommend the Lomo Instax Square Glass or Instax Wide Glass? I’m not necessarily hung up about the photo being wide or square but more the results + enjoyability. The square does look easier to carry around. I’m pulling my hair out trying to decide!

[@xXSummonNightXx]

Wide because of the light meter and aperture improvement. Unlikely to break as easily as square imo, or experience issues taking photos.

[@toothyweasel2705]

I had the original lomo wide and that viewfinder killed it for me, i might as well been just eyeballing it without one

[@kcphotogeek6207]

Dammit I bought the Limo Instant Wide just a couple of months ago

[@InsertArgumentHere]

Same TT

[@InAnInstant]

At least when you get dropped off by the Limo Instant Wide outside the club everyone is impressed

[@kcphotogeek6207]

@@InAnInstant best of all it would have me there in an instant

[@SteveSSBB]

Was very excited about this till I saw the viewfinder. Hard pass, unfortunately. Thanks for the vid, Ben!

[@jstrangelook]

Agreed, view finder is pure garbage on these cameras.

[@curtisaloia]

My only gripe with my modded Instax wide 600SE and Polaroid 180 is compensating for the viewfinder. So they dropped the ball, unfortunately 😞

[@f.kieranfinney457]

I keep hoping someone will produce larger sized Polaroid film packs. There are several old MF cameras that have Polaroid backs no one has been able to use in forever. These cameras prove there’s a market.

[@markthomasduggan6515]

How does the build quality on this bb feel? I loved the OG but I had two models where the batter door gave out before my love for the camera did. I resorted to duct taping it secure a number of times and eventually they just gave up the ghost. RIP those two. I hope this one feels like more of a tank!?

[@InAnInstant]

It feels identical to the other version, it’s the same body, but there may be improvements on issues you’ve mentioned, I don’t know honestly!

[@markthomasduggan6515]

@@InAnInstant Copy that! Thanks for the intel! To be fair that thing was a daily carry for a minute, but I didn't feel like I was doing anything to warrant that door giving out on me multiple times! Appreciate you, player!

[@romerpedronphotography7612]

Does the film still get stuck on the first shot?

[@heynsenene]

Today I was talking to a B&H Rep to pick out a good flash for my nonssl660 and I said the phrase "this camera usually let's in a dump truck amount of light, but I'd still like to have a flash on hand" ..dumptruck..where on earth did I pick up that slang 🤔

[@rosscharnock3758]

This will be a pass from me. Mostly because I got burnt after buying a second hand copy of the original that in hindsight must have some lens damage or defects because it’s always soft. The Fuji wide400 on the other hand has brought simple joy and I love the timer function.

[@frankrappa7384]

every time a new camera comes out I always wonder how difficult it can be to get the viewfinder in the center. Is there something we don't understand or is it something they don't want to do?

[@InAnInstant]

Pentax 17!

[@randomgrenad346]

DOES IT COME IN "MINE"?

[@InAnInstant]

I thought it was a fair question

[@diforbes]

Is the viewfinder removeable and can it be mounted to the top with tape or velcro?

[@InAnInstant]

Yes to both!

[@diforbes]

@@InAnInstant Problem mostly solved then!

[@Jsoberon]

I get what you're saying, but I honestly don't see how they could've mounted the viewfinder on top without blocking the ejection port for the film.

[@aylssagermanotta]

Would you recommend this or the instax wide 300? I want sharp and vibrant photos

[@InAnInstant]

If you want essentially the same type of picture every time (direct depiction of a scene or a flash photo of a person), then the 300. If you want a creative tool, the Lomo would be my choice.

[@NandR]

My plastic wide has an issue with the film ejector getting stuck up and not only refusing to eject the next frame but also getting on the bottom of the image.

[@InAnInstant]

I had some ejection issues with mine, it was a known problem. FWIW I had no ejection issues on this model, but that’s just my experience.

[@NandR]

@@InAnInstant I’m sure they fixed it by now. If only mine would break completely so I could buy this new one.

[@scotthamilton2016]

How does the image quality compare to the Polaroid i2?

[@InAnInstant]

Hard to say, both are as sharp as I’d ever care for, but the I-2 will be in focus with much higher regularity due to the lidar autofocus

[@williamthegeckowallace3573]

When I make my riches this is one of the first things I’m buting

[@williamthegeckowallace3573]

Buying

[@AnchorTH]

Was hoping Wide Ben would make an appearance 😢

[@InAnInstant]

Wide Ben is lurking in the shadows, suppressed by the proliferation of new wide cameras. He was here for revenge, but for once he is…happy?

[@cf8979]

Yooo its benny bags

[@sophiamarie4433]

No self timer on this thing???

[@InAnInstant]

On the remote control lens cap

[@vekofoto]

Great video, as always! The sharpness and the lack of distortion on this camera look amazing! 😍 The Lomography website claims it is "the sharpest instant camera on earth". Is it, though, when compared to the Polaroid I-2, SX-70, and the MiNT cameras? 😬

[@InAnInstant]

Haha, I don’t know, hard to say there. It’s as sharp as it needs to be, and at this point there’s no real use in pixel peeping the titans of instant film cameras as they’re all great.

[@vekofoto]

@@InAnInstant Actually, I rewatched your video, and I am seeing the distortion now 😄 Also, Lomo is being sneakily clever by saying "Achieve excellent depth of field with an additional manual f/22 aperture stop" on the camera's page on their website... As you said, f/22 would make images overall sharper due to a deeper depth of field. But we can already get that with Fujifilm Instax cameras. My impression is that most photographers would appreciate a manual f/8 stop for a narrower depth of field. But using f/8 at a maximum shutter speed of 1/125 would be impossible outdoors without and ND filter 😁

[@InAnInstant]

@vekofoto good points Veko!

[@Spruce_Bringsteen]

Minor complaint, but if we're putting removable batteries into something in 2024 why are they just not 18650s? 4xAA batteries?

[@thebitterfig9903]

Being able to get good AA batteries essentially anywhere is pretty handy.

[@BadFlashes]

🥰

[@InAnInstant]

More like good flashes 😍 ily

[@3Gee]

I’m running out of body parts to sell for all these cameras.

[@InAnInstant]

Bare butt boots and back!

[@C.I...]

I have an instant wide 200 - very frustrated at how "infinity focus" is actually exactly 20ft, and the lack of aperture adjustment and really limiting shutter speeds. Easiest way to get wrongly exposed blurry photos out there, but I suppose I got what I paid for at £4 from a charity shop. To see that this has zero focussing aids is pretty annoying, honestly.

[@VariTimo]

How much would people who’re really into Wide be willing to pay for a camera with a really really good lens and maybe a rangefinder? Like $2000 lens alone?

[@deanwongzy]

MINT makes one already

[@InAnInstant]

The Mint InstantKon RF70 is this camera, and it’s approx $800 depending on the way the wind blows. I have a review on it you can peep!

[@bigbadbyrnes]

big for business

[@ManuelBianchiBooks]

Just when you think you have everything from the Lomography Store ...

[@InAnInstant]

They seem to always find another thing to make us buy 😂 and yet I do so happily

[@kinlee2110]

It has seriously issue to eject film.

[@Francois_L_7933]

Why couldn't they at least put the finder on the left side like a Leica? It's just annoying to have to cram your face in your hand just to see through the finder... 🙄

[@williamthegeckowallace3573]

The pictures looked very cloudy and not very sharp

[@InAnInstant]

I’d say they’re sharp, “cloudy” may be the Lomoness of alternative optics vs basic mass production stuff from Fuji’s lineup.

[@julianatelly5984]

The agony of buying the lomo wide two years ago … why couldn’t i just be psychic so i would have known this was coming … oh … oh, the agony.

[@InAnInstant]

Two years is a lot of mileage on that thing tho!

[@gobgobcachoo]

The vf is offset so badly because the film needs space to eject. 😢

[@InAnInstant]

The VF could be positioned just behind the slot that the film ejects from, there’s space, this thing is a dumptruck.

[@jckf]

I like 'em wide, but this ain't it for me

[@homeboy_4419]

Sorry, but where photo comparison with Wide 400?

[@Cystemx]

You should make a series called photohraphy for idiots , cause I know nothing other then that camera is ugly in brown

[@InAnInstant]

LOL I would never body shame this beauty!

[@Cystemx]

@@InAnInstant well you are more a gentleman then I cause gee golly she bulbus , looks like she might be related to jabba

[@thevoiceman6192]

I think I will pass on this. With a glass lens it should be sharper images . And yes. The viewfinder should be above the lens for centered photos. Sharper image instax camera is the only instant film camera with the view finder above the lens.

[@devroombagchus7460]

No matter what the camera can do, I find the pictures of unacceptable quality.