Instant photography

Curious about instant photography? Check out this section for everything you need to know. From how instant photography works, to the best ways to scan and store your prints.

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  • How should I store my instant photos?

    When it comes to storing instant photos a lot people simply throw them in an old shoebox or desk drawer. However, if you want to keep your instant photos in good condition for many years to come you can also take some additional measures.

  • How do I creatively alter my instant photos?

    Revamp your old instants or experiment with your fresh ones by trying out these five alteration ideas.

  • What happens if I take out the instax film canister from my camera with film still inside?

    Removing the instax film canister from your camera when you still have unexposed film inside will likely result in at least one ruined and unusable instax. Any instax film beneath the first one will probably be fine, although they could also contain light leaks.

  • What is the LomoGraflok 4×5 Instant back?

    The LomoGraflok is the world’s first Instant Back for 4×5 cameras. It attaches to 4×5 cameras using the common graflok system, which most 4×5 cameras have, and so allows you to shoot Fujifilm Instax Wide film using large format cameras.

  • How to do a long exposure with an instant camera?

    To do a long exposure with an instant camera, make sure your camera has a bulb or a long exposure mode as one of its settings. Lomography’s instant camera range whether it’s Lomo’Instant Square or the Diana Instant Square, have previously mentioned features that will allow you to experiment with long exposure and light painting

  • How can I scan my instant photos?

    There are a number of ways to create digital scans from your instant photos. Let’s take a look at the options available.

  • How to do multiple exposures with an instant camera?

    Lomography Instant cameras have a multiple exposure button or switch (labelled MX). This allows you to expose one frame as many times as you like, easily creating incredible layered effects.

  • What is instant photography?

    What is instant photography?

    Instant photography allows us to print fully developed photos seconds after they are taken. This is possible because instant film contains all the development chemicals needed already within it.

  • What are the different instant film formats?

    All Lomography cameras use Fujifilm Instax film. These come in three different formats – Instax Mini Film, Instax Square Film and Instax Wide Film.

  • How do I make an instant film emulsion lift?

    Experiment by doing emulsion lifts on your Polaroid prints! Here are the materials that you need and the five easy steps to follow.

  • What are some features of Lomography Instant cameras?

    What are some features of Lomography Instant cameras?

    The Lomography range of instant cameras have a ton of fun features including multiple exposure mode, bulb mode, remote control shutter release, and glass lenses.

  • How do I clean my instant camera rollers?

    Gently wipe the rollers with a soft cloth, tissue paper or cotton swab saturated with alcohol or ionized water. Once done with that area, press the shutter to make the rollers move, then so the same on the newly accessible parts. Repeat the process until there are is no visible dirt or black streaks left.

  • How do I create a transparency with instant photos?

    Create transparencies from your Instax photos to elevate their uniqueness! Just follow these five easy steps.