Fujifilm has introduced its newest instant camera, the instax Wide 400, marking a long-awaited update to the ten-year-old Instax Wide 300. The Instax Wide 300, known for being the largest model in Fujifilm’s instant camera range, finally has a successor.
The updated version features only minor modifications to this bulky device, giving it a slightly more rounded appearance. However, the main attraction remains the film format. The print and image size of the instax Wide format is double that of the more popular instax Mini film, delivering prints measuring 108 x 85mm, with an image area of 99 x 62mm.
Fujifilm states that this larger print size makes the camera perfect for group portraits or landscapes. Additionally, the larger image size provides more detail, resembling the size of old-school Polaroids.
A significant addition to the new camera is a self-timer, featuring an LED indicator that offers a visual countdown from 12 seconds.
Another useful enhancement is the inclusion of two small feet on the strap, which can be used to prop up the camera at the right angle on a table or other surface, eliminating the need for a tripod.
The camera does not feature autofocus, but the focus on the 95mm lens can be adjusted to suit the distance of your subjects. The 3m to infinity setting is ideal for landscapes, while the 0.9-3m setting is best for portraiture. Additionally, a clip-on close-up attachment is supplied with the camera, reducing the minimum focus distance to 0.4m and including a built-in mirror to aid composition for selfies.
Interestingly, unlike other Instax cameras, the Wide 400 will only be available in one color – a stylish green with black detailing.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 18th June 2024