We Tried the Most Popular Instant Cameras! - Instant Camera Roundup

[@WritingLife75]

I agree with Yvonne, a video with Linus wearing an LED Halter Bra would be brutal.

[@rexx273]

well its not too bad, cause then we would get another design for a body pillow

[@Gatsby_OW]

Brutal? That's all the fans have ever wanted

[@HaddaClu]

I can hear DBrand typing up the sponsor block now.

[@unknownl8154]

it was $79 before tax lol

[@dublinboyish]

They should go on a date

[@CentreMetre]

They should start a company together

[@Xenoray1]

they should get kids!

[@noredine]

nah, i give them 80 yrs together tops

[@TheRealCodyCola]

They should buy a house with a pool, then attempt to water cool there PC's with said pool.

[@Jplays-Games]

They have such good chemistry

[@cardkoda]

I always enjoy Yvonne's hesitation to everything Linus does because she knows her husband very well.

[@megahostlanceboyle]

The sigh is real

[@anthonyalexander5607]

I use to think, man Yvonne really lucked out meeting Linus. But I am convinced more and more that Linus is the one who actually lucked out. She seems like the kind of woman who was going to make whoever her partner is a better person.

[@FPVwineUK]

Behind every great man...

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Bro of course Linus lucked out lol. He dropped out of uni, she was going for a real degree. She convinced her parents to let Linus move in with them. Without her he's on a street somewhere before his rise at nci and way way way before ltt would've been a thing

[@ES315]

@@Alex-zi1nb 100% lmao. IIRC she was in school to be a pharmacist, which in BC has an average wage of ~$50/hr. She gave it all up to not only support Linus, but also played an insanely important role in growing LMG as their accountant. If that's not true love I dunno what is

[@ligametis]

​@@ES315 if you work just at pharmacy store you won't earn that much, you need to work in research and development. Both things require the same degree.

[@hamsterwolf]

​@@ES315 yup Yvonne is awesome.

[@Fahqth]

Yvonne placing that sticker perfectly square and Linus putting his on an angle in the corner was so perfect

[@ThePwig]

Every time you see a Leica camera and think you know its price, just double that.

[@AntoninPasero]

I'm sure this thing costs 90€ to make and ship from china to Europe

[@MaybeAnnatar]

I literally went "I would pay $200, so it's gonna be a $400 camera."

[@thelonelytimbit]

Its literally just a rebadged instax mini evo for twice the price, they use the same 5mp sensor

[@Nitidus]

I guessed it correctly. Saw too many people waste their money on M4s and M6s.

[@Nitidus]

​@AntoninPasero There's no way it's that expensive

[@TheWarder500]

The real CEO makes her appearance!

[@Kyle_116]

More like CFO, Chief Financial Officer

[@hemeon]

​@@Kyle_116Whoosh

[@franciscodetonne4797]

Terrence Tong: 😢

[@simpletimes2819]

​@Kyle_116 yes but his money is her money so ceo/cfo lol

[@halfblood_drag0n]

linus isnt the ceo anymore, hired his old boss as new CEO a few months ago

[@abearham]

So! About the Polaroids: they're fully analog and not digital cameras with printers built in. However, some models now are Bluetooth enabled so you can have remote shutter functionality and also manual controls(depending on the model). Also, the Polaroid company that exists now is not the same one from yesteryear. A company called The Impossible Project purchased the machinery from the last Polaroid factory in the Netherlands and had to reverse engineer the photo chemistry. The new formula ended up being physically thicker and thats why there's now only 8 exposures per cart instead of 10. Eventually, the impossible project was able to get the rights to use the Polaroid name, giving us the modern Polaroid company we have today!

[@chrissoclone]

Still even pricier and not yet up to the quality of Instax, which is also analog. I really tried to love Polaroid (Impossible) and still have two cameras, but the price for just 8 prints alone kills it, and Instax has just the better quality. I wish Fuji would make film for Polaroid cameras... or come out with a more "classic" Instax camera design (I know they tried a few times, but I still don't like them).

[@abearham]

@chrissoclone yeeeeeah, the polaroid ecosystem is quite small and they only have a glass lens on their i-2 now(I think?). While on the instax side, you have people like Leica, Lomography, and Mint making much more interesting cameras (and sharper lenses) for the format. Plus since the instax chemistry has been around for ages compared to the new Polaroid, Fuji has had time to refine their formula to be more color accurate. I just think the story of the modern polaroid company is neat

[@JaySee5]

Yeah you could actually see the *GIANT* mirror inside at 7:33

[@TheAwesomejuan]

@@abearhamthe I-2 is an amazing camera but no it doesn’t have a glass lens, just a very sophisticated plastic lens that is said to mimic glass very well. Most of the Polaroid lineup is very casual but the I-2 should’ve made an appearance in this video!

[@daninierga4804]

@@TheAwesomejuan Also, the film is still compatible with older cameras such as sx70´s and slr680 which have decent glass optics among other advantatges.

[@AarPlays]

This was really cute, Idk but the chemistry on camera between you two really does feel like welcoming. The subject was also really good, since this is a novelty item that i don't see around in the tech space

[@doyoulikejazz9516]

The Leica one is basically just a rebranded Fuji Instax Evo, which is less than half the price.

[@JaySee5]

I'm guessing they put a Leica lens at least.

[@JaySee5]

Ah, and the outer design is fancier.

[@drakowerewolf7209]

@@JaySee5 Nope. Same lens

[@drakowerewolf7209]

YES! I was lucky enough to snag the Fujifilm 90th Aniversary adition of Mini Evo. Absolutely love it. You know what's funny? Even thou I had to ship it across the ocean, pay import tax, in the end the limited edition Mini Evo was still cheaper then Leica xD

[@jono6379]

So what's a film filter? They didn't solve that question

[@taylor1038]

"A dollar a shot is expensive!" *Cries in large format film shooter*

[@BrandEver117]

The nice thing about Instax and Polaroid is they are _actual film_ instead of just a printer. It doesn't replace a nice digital camera, but it's a cool novelty that isn't perfectly replicated by a printer (even one that transfers a digital picture to film)

[@Raizan-IO]

A novelty, really?

[@PendragonDaGreat]

@@Raizan-IO Some people have never experienced the joy of developing their own film and/or prints.

[@TheDrunkMunk]

​@@Raizan-IOThere are qualities more than novelty

[@pix5]

Instax really pushes you to buy film in bulk packs. Here in Australia anyway, as someone who just picked up another Instax Mini for a Christmas present, buying genuine Instax 100-film pack was AU$100, or about US $0.60 cents per shot.

[@v000000000000v]

another cheap place to buy them is japan, if you ever travel there they are around 1400 yen for 20, which is ~$0.43 USD per shot

[@NotCerius]

That white dbrand skin looks SICK!

[@DavidLee-df888]

1:30 I'm a British born Chinese who visited relatives in HK many times in the 80s and 90s. I saw film cannisters in both yellow/black(Kodak) here in the UK, and green/white(Fuji) in Hong Kong.

[@Neojhun]

AGFA film canister being mostly RED. It's just based on the company brand.

[@lucadipaolo1997]

@@Neojhun and Konica was mostly Blue.

[@Nitidus]

Film canisters have come and still come in all kinds of color ways, guys.

[@dorrisopen23]

Hey, fujifilm has the same camrea with a cheaper housing as the $400 camera you looked at. I have one and it has the same features and is half the price, thats the winner in my book

[@kohiko_art]

Do you know how its called?

[@dorrisopen23]

@kohiko_art oh yeah sorry! Fujifilm instax Evo

[@artemisDev]

@@kohiko_art Instax Mini Evo maybe? It's around 234$ where I live after various taxes.

[@RCSonicjet]

This is exactly what I was going to comment. The Leica Sofort 1 was an Instax Mini 90 in a different housing, the Sofort 2 is a Mini Evo as you commented. It is only a housing swap.

[@kohiko_art]

@@artemisDev thx!

[@huevamachin]

This would've been cool before Christmas

[@Soraviel]

Agreed

[@chadbizeau5997]

Hey people get money for Christmas!

[@kaitek666]

I got my gf an instax and i was worried about watching this video, but now im convinced that was a good choice 🎉

[@MrTVintro]

3:24 at that pricepoint this is an amazing tool for archiving or moving day. Just take a picture of the inside of the box and sticker it on.

[@Mrmark154]

Linus and Yvonne sitting together doing an old-school unboxing and comparison... so wholesome! Merry Christmas guys.

[@marky3609]

Their chemistry is really good they should date

[@Jeza921]

Honestly, Yvonne’s idea of Linus in an LED Halter Bra sounds like a challenge we all need to see.

[@itsmilan4069]

0:12 and she makes you wear it on camera 😂

[@pezcore350]

Yvonne: “Look at your crows feet” Yvonne gone from next shot 😂

[@nunyabiness181]

It’s too bad that Linus has a husband; Because these two have some real chemistry!

[@Daunlouded]

Are you all right? Linus and Yvonne are married and they have kids. Linus does not have a husband. Your statement does not make any sense.

[@mattfitz1408]

As a former insurance sales agent we were using polaroids all the time before digital became wildy used to take home or vehicle inspection photos. Then we had to mail them in with the insurance applications. There were probably a large number of similar commercial uses.

[@Preske]

I liked this format. a couples video every now and then is a good idea.

[@polymerizedrecords]

8:40 '👴🏻😠 well yeah, it's just like a old school Polaroid... 😒 And what's this? Oh, your 🎶 _filtEeEeEeEers_ 🥰😚🤭🤗'

[@MetaDrow]

0:50 Im with Yvonne on this one old man Linus, with the design layout it looks more like a battery than a film canister

[@bahamutbbob]

Linus, SOMEONE has to keep making film and photo paper for enthusiasts! :P

[@lamarcknritu]

Linus alone: We bought a 8000$ projector for our garage! Linus with wifey: 20$ is frikkin pricey guys!

[@JoeBloggsYoutube]

Love when you two do videos together :) the best thing I've seen is what a guy on Instagram is doing, where he takes a pic with his DSLR (but you could totally use a smartphone), transfers the pic to a Canon Selphy which has a battery pack, prints out a fantastic little photo of people then sticks them in a picture frame and gives it to them. The video where he took a pic of a bar's cat and gave it to the barwoman was amazing 😍

[@jippalippa]

I have to say this video was poorly researched (I'm a fan, so this doesn't come out of spite). First, the photos from the second polaroid need to be kept in the dark to develop well; it's plainly written in the instructions. Also, that model is more expensive because it has a bluetooth connection to the smartphone app and it allows for full manual control. I'm only saying this as it is a pity the second polaroid was disregarded so quickly. It's not cheap, sure, but you can get the same model with no bluetooth or manual controls, for quite cheaper.

[@oscaraguilera4172]

to be fair, a lot of ltt is poorly researched and meant to be just vague information for the general audience. I really enjoy this general form of instant photos and was disappointed with the lack of information given to linus. definitely a shame, was kind of excited when i saw the title

[@jippalippa]

@@oscaraguilera4172Yeah. I mostly watch SC because I like the hosts, but not as valuable product reviews of any kind.

[@ULouOW]

@@oscaraguilera4172 its not supposed to be a full fledged review of all the cameras, its a quick look at a lineup of cameras. Bluetooth functionality is not a major selling factor in my book.

[@FireEmperor_A]

Short circuit is meant to be an unboxing/first look, not a review.

[@stefan-alin]

My disappointment is immeasurable ngl

[@almostquincy]

Every time Yvonne shows up on a video with Linus I’m instantly reminded of how good their chemistry is. They’re the perfect match.

[@theroaringnoodle]

so ... no fujifilm instax wide? 300? 400w? no retro range? no fuji printer? what a lackluster research and effort :/

[@CentreMetre]

Isnt kodak just a name that people can buy to use on their product now? Infact i thought i heard that on the WAN show itself (im like 70% confident thats true), if true im surprised linus doesnt know

[@awittypseudonym2520]

Kodak is still very much an active business... When it comes to making film (though if they keep enacting price hikes despite the steady uptick in the use of analog cameras and film not sure how long that'll last). Licensing for everything outside of that though wouldn't be surprising since they went bankrupt or near bankrupt almost two decades ago now

[@EvanBlax]

Kodak still exists, though they're not nearly as big as they once were. For the movies and TV shows shot on film, Kodak is still the film stock used across the industry. Though they're a much smaller part of the photo industry than they used to be. Fuji is much bigger in the photography space

[@CentreMetre]

@@awittypseudonym2520 Yea thats what i heard the reason for them selling their branding to anyone was, cos they went bankrupt, i guess either i misremember, or the place i heard it was 100% correct

[@counterscam6547]

@@EvanBlax not really? kodak is still king in photography, especially since fujifilm barely manufactures any more film

[@chrissoclone]

Kodak has split into different departments, the film manufacturer is still "original", while digital products are mostly just the brand stamped on some China junk.

[@DANNYonPC]

Can you upload the digital pics from the Leica? Wonder how it behaves as a normal digital camera

[@chrisperrywv]

My daughter got one that prints on like receipt paper- only black and white and we loved it. Cheap- not a great memory keeper but tons of fun.

[@ForeverYoungAaron]

Instax mini film is a great deal in bulk. 20 bucks for 20 photos is what the basic pack costs. So still not bad. The Leica Sofort 2 and it’s cheaper Fuji counterpart, the Instax Mini Evo, are probably some of the greatest instant cameras ever made. They’re far more practical as digital cameras with the bonus of true analog film. I use mine as a half frame camera almost exclusively

[@internetusername9593]

They really are so cute together.

[@df98156]

YOU CAN’T CANNIBALIZE LINUS CAT TIPS CONTENT LIKE THAT

[@07007001]

We Need more of Yvonne🎉

[@515me]

I cannot contain all of this wholesomeness....

[@thilotech]

Pretty sure the Polaroid films should be developed in a dark envorinment and not under studio lighting :/

[@Unknown_Genius]

Light doesn't matter on instant film. Instant film is specifically developed in a way that light only reaches the areas when it's already developed - that's the whole point about them and has been since their invention, what you're thinking is developing a normal film by adding the chemicals yourself in a dark room, where light entirely destroys the image and no protection layer is present.

[@Barkugou420]

You have to keep them dark because any light (in this case studio lighting) is gonna fuck up saturation and contrast of the image while it's developing. I'm not so sure about the instax film though

[@Ascendingtom]

The Leica SOFORT 2 and the Fuji Instax mini Evo are the same camera... Leica just changed the body styling.. The lens spec are the same.. The mini Evo only $199

[@iSupermanCKi]

The thumbnail that includes Yvonne is obviously better.

[@denvera1g1]

A Leica with functionality? Inconceivable!

[@iz723]

The Instax Mini40 has the full function that the Leica has. Remote printing, choose before you print etc. Add filters and frames. Pick a photo from your phone to print. etc.

[@DenisRyan]

Have you had a look at the Canon Selphy photo printer? Seems like it would be great for an instant photo option at parties, as well as regular home use to display family pics. Curious about your review. I haven't bought one yet, but thinking of it.

[@chrissoclone]

They aren't that great, both quality and price-wise. Fujifilm is pretty much ahead of everyone in quality, and the price is - in comparison to the competitors(!) - not too bad.

[@Antejolt]

I have a Canon Selphy CP1500 and I disagree that it’s not better than the Instax printers. It’s a lot better in terms of image quality, size, and cost compared to Instax printers. You can get 108 sheets of photo paper for about 35 usd vs 20 Instax wide film for 20-24 usd. It’s a great pair for my mirrorless camera photos. I’d only get the Instax printers if you really want that physical instant film look.

[@DenisRyan]

@ Fab. Thanks for the comment. I gotta admit, I was surprised by the first reply. I think they were thinking of a different product?

[@chrissoclone]

@@DenisRyan Well, it's missing the analog quality and haptics, it's simply digital print - a 4 color print quite similar to a laser print, which was never fantastic and to me looks just like an average digital print. Instead I'd rather buy a pack of photo paper for my inkjet and get much better print quality for cheaper and any size I want. For that instant film look and feel I'd rather have a truely analog solution, not just a pocket laserprinter... but to each their own I guess.

[@fredrickshelby8556]

Really wish they had reviewed the Kodak camera we just bought. $50 prints in color, still can use sticker film , .50 per print!

[@Unknown_Genius]

Mind sharing which one you got?

[@fredrickshelby8556]

@ KODAK Printomatic Full-Color Instant Print Digital Camera - Colorful Photos On Zink 2x3" It’s got quarks of its own but based off what I just watch best bang for you buck.

[@Unknown_Genius]

@@fredrickshelby8556 Thank you, was looking for a cheap one that prints in color but couldn't find one aside of solely a printer for 80, I don't really mind any small time issues, it's primarily just to make a few pictures of my niece during the next years for an album that she can look through later down the line when she gets old enough. Primarily want to give her an experience that's more oldschool than "normal printed" or only digital, so saving the extra bucks is always welcome

[@ppipowerclass]

Man, I wish this would have been out a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to get my gf's daughter a camera like this, but I was super on the fence. Also, MORE YVONNE!! She is so great on camera.

[@jckf]

Every time you say "printing" about an instant camera ejecting a photo, a baby angel looses its wings.

[@Jorda5s]

I love instant cameras! Glad y’all are branching out!

[@EliseyKarpov-kz3ey]

that intro is hilarious!

[@lilrockstar77]

The plan Subscribes to float plane > watches all the Yvonne video > unsubscribe till nexts years Yvonne week.

[@theangrymarmot8336]

I have a Mint TLR70 that use Instax film and it is a ton of fun, and a great little camera.

[@chetingerx]

1:10 Totally looks as a film ¿canister, is it? in spanish would be "carrete fotografío" "film roll". Kodak's ones would be yellow and black.

[@shahriar0247]

I love them as a couple ❤. You guys still have the spark 🎉

[@alexyager4166]

Missed out on reviewing the best one for the consumer, the INSTAX mini Evo. Coupled with a Best Buy + account for cheaper film it’s the best option in my opinion

[@MoonyD911]

That Leica one is crazy. Should be only $250 max. $400 is wild.

[@remcogreve7982]

It is the same as the Fuji instax evo. So yes you are right.

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

I like the Instax printer over the Instax cameras. It ruins some of the novelty of the lousy lens by replacing it with images from your phone or actual camera, but you know what you're getting each shot, and any shot can be recreated over and over.

[@Mrhorribubble]

i love the videos you both host together

[@anthonyagans7853]

Pretty sure Kodak doesn't actually make cameras they just license their brand name.

[@SuperMegaCoffeeGuru]

That film canister one reminds me of the old Game Boy camera and Printer; black and white stickers, very laggy. Kinda fun but can't do much with the images.

[@thefrub]

Phones already have professional-level cameras in them (at least to the standards of 10 years ago) Someone should just sell a printer case that snaps on and turns any phone into an instant camera

[@Unknown_Genius]

They're not on professional level from 10 years ago, they're still below it. More on the level of higher end ones. But granted, even if you bought every flagship phone in the past 10 years you're still cheaper than a professional camera either way, and most of us simply don't need the quality of a back the 40.000$+ camera or a nowadays 40.000$+ camera.

[@satratic127]

Andy in the back with "OOOOH BOOM" when he got the price right lmao

[@F0XdIE67]

Ok this was so wholesome! You guys are so cute it's awesome lol Merry Christmas :)

[@Artista_Frustrado]

ok that White Circuit dbrand skin looks absolutely sick again, i still wish the Glow in the dark parts were the circuit lines tho

[@Makumbi]

Yvonne week will be FIRE.

[@GustavoSanchez64]

How is Canon IVY not part of this roundup? It's the most popular after Instax. And Ivy paper is also a sticker.

[@dr4pccomputersolutions340]

You should have included the Instax Mini Evo (much cheaper than Leica SOFORT 2 but exactly the same thing. I bought it for my daughters and they both love it.

[@MarkHyde]

Such a cute couple - maybe they should marry :)

[@SplotchyInk]

One thing they kind of missed was just getting an 'original' Polaroid and comparing that, now that you can get the film again.

[@solitivity]

8:38 "Wow, it's really big." I am almost certain she's never said that in the presence of Linus before. 💀

[@zacharyhoman3597]

Love whenever they’re in a video together!!

[@ImaginaryPrime]

Literally perfect timing. I was looking to buy one of these

[@sorenvitarelli]

My wife has the Fujifilm Instax Hybrid and loves it. It’s a bit pricey at $200, but it works really well.

[@whyyn0tt.]

damn, this would've been really helpful weeks before Christmas

[@ShimadaSharra]

And thats why i love Linus and Yvonne: 400$$$$$? i dont think i would by that! They could afford them without a doubt. But they are not snobs!

[@wilhelmZ2000]

Do you do colors for a living? Sort of.😊 I mean you sort of went on a tyraid with adobe and colortone. So...

[@RathOX]

these 2 should date

[@illegalpizza]

first 5 seconds lol. i was literally thinking this video is like a gift for Yvonne

[@lukeperryglover]

"Did you actually spend money on this?" lol What an intro

[@Isley6628]

I bought my daughter a $40 instant prunt camera on amazon. It pretty much uses receipt paper to print black and white. It actually has a digital screen and can save the pictures so you can print it and in color or transfer to a computer. The lens also can flip around so you can use the screen to see what you're taking a pic of. Best thing is you get 5 rolls of the thermal paper for only $13. Also my daughter is only 8 so I didn't wanna buy something with expensive film for an 8 year old where tbh probably most of the shots will be wasted.

[@drakowerewolf7209]

About the Leica Sofort 2 camera. It's just a reskin of Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo. Mini Evo is older, has the same specs and is only 200 USD compared to Leica 400 USD

[@mikeytek]

Canon Ivy is a decent option because you can also print other pictures on it and use it as a printer for your digital pictures

[@Wimmle]

Always fun watching Canadian Christmas 🎄

[@samiraperi467]

Those instant cameras also have a point if you for some reason absolutely do not want to have your pictures in electronic form.

[@fortyfukinseven]

I miss my Polaroid Captiva in the 90s. It was outrageously expensive, at about $100 30 years ago, and the film was stupid expensive too, but I loved it.

[@justinopants]

Do they have Olipop ot Poppi in Canada? They helped me completely kick traditional soda, taste great, and are actually beneficial to your gut health.

[@limon7470]

They’re chemistry is really good hopefully Linus wife and Yvonne’s husband don’t find out

[@alexandrelimacarneiro5671]

The best option is a printer like the Fuji SP3. Take the picture with your phone, edit it and send it to the "instant" printer.

[@Doktor_Apokalypse]

Back in the day instant cameras had the nickname Pornaroid because they were mostly used by people who didn't want to send "personal" photos to be developed where they would be seen by somebody.

[@JaySee5]

The Leica makes sense. It's an *ACTUAL* digital camera *WITH* filters that makes high quality Instax prints. I'd pay $400 for that. I have no clue why they were guessing the price so low.

[@drakowerewolf7209]

The Leica camera is just a reskin of Fujifil Instax Mini Evo. Same specs, same lens, same functions. Mini Evo is just 200 USD, so if you liked what Sofort offers, buy Mini Evo to save money.

[@tdata545]

I still have one of those Motorola Phones with the modules... I have all the modules except for the hasalblat one since those were like $500 used. So, I do have the insta-print module and it was bad.

[@josephtitus5459]

I have one of those old Polaroid land cameras with sonar autofocus. It takes the old sx70 film. Still the best instant film.

[@Nitidus]

"Film canisters were green and black" - ooh Lord in Heaven, have mercy on my soul 🙈🙈🙈

[@gaveup]

Oooo Yvonne cut from the thumbnail, Christmas is stressful!

[@Avboden]

So the Leica has an internal screen that exposes the film when you want it to? That's fascinating, also why it can print photos from your phone onto the flim.

[@codysmith43]

I see Yvonne in the thumbnail, it's an instant click

[@zimbu_]

The only real utility I see with Polaroid/Instax is that you can take a picture, and everyone involved will know for a fact that the picture doesn't exist anywhere outside that one print unless someone in possession of the print takes a photo of it.