They were once ubiquitous, playing sometimes small, sometimes major roles in films like “Memento,” “Alice in the Cities” and “Gremlins.” Then they were replaced by convenient digital cameras and integrated smartphone cameras.
And yet instant cameras couldn’t be completely banished from the scene. They’re even celebrating a comeback now! If you want one in your life again or are looking for your first instant camera, you can get a bargain now: The Instax instant camera is available for Prime Day for under 100 euros!
In addition to the SQ 6 EX D model in contemporary blush gold, there is also the same model in classic Graphite gray* as a temporary deal exclusively for Prime members*. Behind the Instax brand is the traditional Japanese company Fujifilm, which has been producing instant cameras since the 1990s and was one of the most important names in this product category alongside Polaroid.
If you have a greater nostalgia (or, depending on your age, curiosity) for former industry leader Polaroid, you won’t be left out on Prime Day: With the second generation of Polaroid Everything Box Now, an instant camera from the popular cult brand is also offered.
Polaroid cameras were virtually ubiquitous for years and therefore left a huge impression on pop culture: Polaroid photos were praised by OutKast and appeared in countless films and series – most recently in the critically acclaimed Disney+ thriller “No One Will Save You”, in the superhero series “DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow’, in the HBO phenomenon ‘Euphoria’ and of course in the nostalgic Netflix mega hit ‘Stranger Things’.
The analogue Polaroid instant camera Now Generation 2 has only been on the market since March of this year. While Instax aims to bring the retro feel into the modern era with its design, this Polaroid model is more aimed at the nostalgia market: While it has been carefully adapted for today, it doesn’t hide the fact that it probably would never have hit the market without the wave of “Oh, that was really cool back then” reflection.
And if, after purchasing your new (or first) instant camera, you’re racking your brains about the best opportunity to take photos of yourself and your loved ones: for the ultimate retro feel, you might want to consider organizing a game night. again. Fittingly enough, we’ve already picked out the best Prime Day deals on board games for you in a separate article: