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instax SQUARE SQ1 review and why it’s our new favourite instant camera
instax just released their latest addition to their already amazing family of instant cameras… The instax SQUARE SQ1!
We got to play around with the new SQ1. This is what we think and why it may just be our favourite instax camera to date.
Let’s talk specs:
- Weight: 390g (without batteries, strap, and film)
- Dimensions: 107.6 mm × 121.2 mm × 67.3 mm
- Fujifilm instax SQUARE Instant Film Camera
- Lens: 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6 with a shooting range of 0.3 m and beyond (use selfie mode for 0.3 m to 0.5 m).
- Programmed electronic shutter 1/2 to 1/400 sec. Slow synchro for low light
- Constant firing flash with automatic light adjustment. Effective flash range: 0.3m – 2.2 m
- Standard instax selfie mirror but with the newly added SELFIE MODE feature.
- Prints onto instax SQUARE instant film, with a 62 x 62mm picture size – your print is ready in 90 seconds.
- Powered by 2 lithium batteries CR2 (included), which provide enough battery life for roughly 300 prints.
- Power saving feature that shuts your camera off after 5 minutes.
Available in Terracotta Orange, Glacier Blue and Chalk White.
Price and where to buy:
The instax SQ1 SQUARE is available at most leading photography retailers but for a full list of “Where to Buy“, visit the instax SA here. Also be sure to visit the #instaxsuperfan shop.
Recommended retail price: R1999
First impressions…
It’s back to basics with the instax SQUARE SQ1. This retro analog camera with its modern look and feel doesn’t come with a variety of confusing features and provides a refreshing break from the digital screens that fill our lives. Simply twist the lens to turn it on, and twist again to play around between the standard and Selfie mode.
The SQ1 is also “all about the SQUARE”! Square prints (which is 1.5 times the size of instax mini prints), a square body, square viewfinder, square lens glass and square selfie-mirror!
It’s designed to make capturing our memories quick and easy with the help of Automatic Exposure and One-Touch Selfie Mode.
More on “Automatic Exposure”
This function automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, and optimises the shutter speed and flash output according to lighting conditions. It allows those who are new to instant photography to take photos that are automatically properly exposed regardless of conditions, producing clearer and more vibrant instant prints on the spot.
What is “One-Touch Selfie Mode”?
Along with its built-in selfie mirror, the instax SQUARE SQ1’s One-Touch Selfie mode is designed specifically for selfies and close-up shots. Users activate this mode by rotating the lens from “On” to “Selfie” mode. This sets the best focus and exposure for the shot by changing the position of the lens. As always, selfies can be framed using the selfie mirror on the front of the lens.
What we love most about the instax SQUARE SQ1
LESS is MORE! It’s not about capturing the perfect image BUT rather about remembering the perfect memory. The SQ1 makes it easy to take photos in the moment without needing to worry about lighting and settings. The camera does all of that for you. Photos come out bright and clear even in dark spaces!
The square format is amazing. Now our entire family fits into the frame as well as far more of our beautiful world. We can take photos of landscapes, our home, a pretty setting and all of our friends and family. It makes room for everything that’s going on around us.
And then, the look of the photos… Deep, bold colours and that “in shot” vibrancy only Fujifilm achieves time after time with just a touch of vintage nostalgia.
What could be better?
My “green” heart will always advocate for rechargeable battery options. I know I could most likely replace the ones included but it’s important that the brands we love take steps to be more mindful when considering the impact of their products on the environment.
Final thoughts on the instax SQUARE SQ1
The SQ1 is probably the most user-friendly instant camera to date. It captures the essence of why instant photography is so loved. The excitement of finding the shot, snapping in seconds and then the surprise of seeing your image develop, right in front of your eyes. It’s those simple life pleasures that make the SQ1 our favourite instax camera.
We LOVE IT and will definitely be adding it to our Christmas wishlist this year.
NOW it’s time to capture more of YOUR world in SQUARE too!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED – Congratulations Ntokozo Masinga and Gordon Llewellyn
Win 1 of 2 brand new instax SQUARE SQ1 cameras!!!!
How to enter
There are FIVE ways to enter! Complete one of these steps OR all of them to gain more chances of winning!
- Leave a comment HERE telling us which colour SQ1 you would love to win. Also, be sure you’re following INSTAX SA on Facebook or Instagram.
- Visit our Instagram account. Follow the instructions under this post.
- Visit the instax SA Instagram account. Follow the instructions under this post.
- Visit our Facebook Page. Follow the instructions under this post.
- Visit the instax SA Facebook Page. Follow the instructions under this post.
COMPETITION RULES:
- Only entries via Instagram, Facebook and comments left below will be considered.
- Instagram and Facebook is in no way responsible or associated with this giveaway.
- You need to follow Instax SA on Instagram or Facebook to qualify.
- Competition is only open to South African residents residing in South Africa.
- Winners must be 18+ years old.
- This competition closes on the 10th of December 2020.
- The winners will picked at random and announced after the 11th of December 2020 via Facebook LIVE.
- This prize is not exchangeable or refundable.
- Please enter valid email and contact info. If we can not get hold of you within 48 hours a new winner will be picked.
- The greatest care will be taken when mailing your prize but neither Just a Mamma nor instax SA accept any responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged goods.
PHOTO CREDIT | Celeste Van der Berg from Celeste van der Berg Photography.
GRAPHICS & VIDEO | instax SA
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The blue one would love to capture December memories with it
Love them ALL.. Hard choice but the Glacier Blue is just beautiful!
Oh my gosh, I love this camera!!!
Glacier blue is the prettiest. 🥺
Would ❤️ a white one to capture all our special memories to hang on our wall and for the fridge.
Glacier blue 🥺
Awesome giveaway!
Chalk White
The Chalk White is definitely on my wish list!! Making memories is fun 🙂
I absolutely love the chalk white. Perfect for any occasion (& outfit) 🤍
My sister would absolutely love this camera ♡ She has wanted one for a long long time now
These are so awesome 😎 The glacier blue is stunning 😍
Glazier blue is stunning!
Chalk white is probably my favourite pick but to be honest, all 3 of these colours are just so up my alley 😍😍😍
Fingers crossed xxx
I love this camera too much. This will add to my wedding being sooo perfect. This camera should capture the most amazing moments.
Chalk white is gorgeous!! 📸
Perfect for festive season… glacier blue would be perfect 👌
It’s difficult to choose but if I had to then I’d choose the Terracotta Orange. The orange 🍊 reminds me of my son and one of his favourite YouTubers. With that in mind the colour makes him and me smile!
Chalk white would probably be my first choice, but to be honest all 3 of these colours are just so up my alley 😍😍
Fingers crossed xxx
Would love to have one. Colour doesn’t matter, but the product does.
Amazing giveaway, fingers crossed 🤞
The blue one definitely
The terracotta orange has to be my favorite. 😍😍😍
Defs the white one 🥺🙏❤️
I’d love the blue
I would love the blue one!
Chalk white 🤩🤩🤩
Terracotta orange!!!!
Love all the colours but chalk white would do, that’s the colour that i would love to win.
Chalk white! Chalk white! Chalk white!
It’s sooo pretty and elegant 😍🤍
I would LOVE to win the terracotta one!! It is just beautiful and would fit in perfectly at our autumn wedding coming up next year March!
All look georgous but the glacier blue is my favorite 🎉🎉
Pink please
I love all these beautiful colours that the Instax SQUARE SQ1 comes in❤❤❤. But it would be AMAZING to win the Glacier Blue one!!!!!!!💙😍😍😍, it’s breathtakingly gorgeous🔥 🙌🏽🙆🏽♀️ (and it would be my first ever camera📷, that’s not on a cellphone📲😀)
Sliver 🥰
Glacier Blue 😍😍😍😢
I would love the white one, as I would like to capture the beautiful moments as my newborn grows..and add it to a time capsule…
Such a lovely prize.
Fingers crossed for a special Christmas present this year.
😁
Loving the glacier blue!
So inlove with the Terracotta Orange 🌻
Love love love the glacier blue 💙
The Terracotta Orange is just unbelievably beautiful!!!!
Love how these cameras have evolved
Hmmm I’ll go with chalk white. I love the neutrality of it.
Glacier Blue is my favourite!!!
Glacier Blue for the win!
The white one! 😁
The Glacier Blue is so fresh looking. Would be amazing to win this prize
I think the chalk white one is my favourite. Holding thumbs!
My preference would be the Glacier Blue, love the colour. And it would make capturing precious family memories so much easier.
This camera looks amazing. Thanks for the review, you write so well!
I would love to win the Terracotta Orange one 😍
Love the glacier white 😍
Wow this is the perfect gift! I’d love to win either the Glacier blue or the Chalk white.
Ive never own a instax before and would love one!
Really do looove them all, but the terracotta orange does just stand out above the rest. Amazing quality
💟Chalk White
It’s the Chalk White one for me! 😍😍😍😍😍 And the Square shape📸 and the Selfie option. It has an mirror🤳🏼 The Instant photos are so convinent. 🖨️ Love Love Instax SQ1❤️📸
Love the terracotta orange!!
I would love the arctic white. Absolutely gorgeous. It’s my birthday month and would love to win this.
Love the article!! 💙 I would definitely like the Glacier Blue one.
Wow all the colours are gorgeous… but if I had to choose, I think I’d go for the Chalk White. Just love how classic it looks!
The Glacier Blue is very very pretty💙
Oh man this is all things amazing 😍😍😍😍💖
Love chalk white 🤩
Crushing on the Terracotta orange 🍊
It is an awesome gift. The blue will do.
They are all stunning!!!! Chalk white 🤍 or terracotta orange 🧡 are my faves.. but still soo hard to choose a favourite 😍
💙 Glacier blue 💙 is sooooo dreamy!!
Thank you for an amazing giveaway 📷💙😍!!!
I would love to win the Terracotta Orange
wow awesome 👌 giveaway
Chalk White
I would love the Glacier Blue. Dis beautiful. Dankie vir jou eerlike opinie.
As a mommy myself I love capturing memories of my 2 boys yet never get around to printing them therefore it would be fantastic if I could win the white sq1.
The terracotta is sooo my vibe 😍😎
Wow can’t believe, the amazing features like the prints being ready in 90 seconds and if it’s not in use, it shuts down after 5 minutes
I’d love a glacier blue or chalk white one!
Love the Glacier Blue!! ♡
Ooh I would DEFINITELY get the glacier blue one 😍
What a lovely post! Gorgeous girls!
Stunning little camera! Thanks for a great review!
The Glacier Blue is very very pretty💙
Terracotta Orange please 👍😁
I love love love the white😍
Totally in love with the Chalk white 🤍🤍🤍
I love this article to much. Its so helpful!
I love the white and would love to win this amazing prize.
I love the chalk white !
Terracotta orange 🍊 for the win!
Definitely the terracotta orange 🍊 its way too pretty not to own it 😍
Love the look of the SQ1 & would love the Glacier Blue, THANK YOU!
I always wanted this for that instant memories. Having kids makes u want to appreciate the new and old and bring it together.. Printable selfies… #instax I love all the colours. Glacier Blue plzzzzz
The Glacier Blue 💙
The Terracotta Orange😍
I would love to win the Glacier Blue SQ1!
I would love a white one
WHITE
Terracotta orange for me
Chalk white would really do it for me as a Christmas gift 🥵❤😍
I would love a blue one ♡♡
I would LOVE a white one 😍😍😍
I’m loving the detail and shape. I can’t decide which one I like, they’re all so beautiful 🥺 I think the Terracotta Orange tugs at my heart strings a bit more.
Terracotta 🍊 to capture our priceless moments in Cape Town!
I’d love a Chalk White One.
White
I would love to win the glacier blue SQ1.
I need this one to speed up things with updating my photo albums. I delay printing so much 😅.
Glacier Blue but all three colours are gorgeous!😍
Definitely the white pleaseeeeeee, I’ve always wanted an instax camera😭😭😭😍😍😍 what better month to get it than the seasons of giving
I love the white…would be the best gift for me as I love to snap away at memories of my loved ones
The blue would look amazing, but with these features, any colour would suffice.
The terracotta orange has such a vintage look to it.
The glacier blue for me❤️📷
Chalk White Please, I love it ❤️
Oohhhh this is such an amazing giveaway I love the instax the glacier blue is stunning!!! 📷📷📷
Oh, tough one…. they all look great! Let’s say Glacier Blue 😀
The Glacier Blue for me please
Oh wow Instax just keep getting better!!!
Love it!!!
The Glacier Blue will be the winning colour for me.
=)
The Glacier Blue
I would love to have glacier blue! Photography is my side hobby 💙
The blue looks amazing. Instax just keeps getting better 😍😍
Glacier Blue for sure!
I love the terracotta color. Such a vibe! I hope I win it!
I am absolutely in love with Glacier blue! 💙😍
I love the chalk white 🥰 perfect for taking photos of my 4 month old
I absolutely fell in love with the chalk white.
Capturing moments with this camera is a memory in itsself
All the colors are so beautiful 😍 it’s definitely a hard choice to make😅 I’ve always wanted an Instax camera, and I’m hoping I win this🙏💜 good luck to everyone else as well😁
Im totally inlove with the chalk white
I love the chalk white. The ainstax SQ1 make instant quality picture memories
I love the chalk white .It will fit with your outfit on the go.And I would to keep wonderful memories in a picture
The Chalk white is my favourite colour. The Instax SQ1 is desighned to take picture perfect memories quick and easy
Glacier blue… I’ve been wanting on of these for years 💖💖💖
Terracotta orange 😍I would like to be mine
So stunning!! All three colours are gorgeous!! 😍😍😍 I think the glacier blue might be my favorite!!
The Chalk White is too beautiful not to pick. xxx
Glacier blue is ❤ wud love to capture memories with my girls
I love 😍 the chalk white, wold love own one to capture my family memories
Love the chalk white
Would love to capture my babies first birthday memories. Fingers crossed🤞🤞🤞
Blue for sure 😍😍😍
Would love the blue. Perfect to capture to babies first steps.😍😍😍
I would love the Glacier Blue. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
Definitely glacier blue!
I love the chalk white😍 This would be an awesome way to ensure we print out more of our favorite moments. And with the easy auto mode, it’s easier with my busy toddler 🤭
Ohhhhhhhhhhh…..mmmmmmm…
Glacier blue is stunning…maybe cos I have boys 🤣🙈
Glacier Blue is my FAAAAV😻💙
I LOVE the chalk white , this would be such an incredible camera to have and to capture those special moments!
The instax camera has been on my wish list now for two years!!!!
Love the chalk white 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The white one because it has such an elegant look.
Love the glacier blue. It’s beautiful 💙💙💙
Absolutely love instax! Remember when I got my first instax back in 2015 🤞🏻
Absolutely awesome camera! So fun and creative! Love your blog too 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
I love the Glacier blue and Terracota one (I know you said which 1) sorry couldn’t choose 🙈
Definitely the Terracotta Orange for me. 🧡
I would love the Glacier Blue one! What an awesome Christmas gift 💙
Ooooh it’s my birthday month, what a lovely gift it would be.
A terracotta orange plz. 🤞🤞
The Terracotta Orange is my new favourite❤ one would die for to own.
Glacier blue💙🐳💙🐳
What an amazing prize!!! Would be amazing to win this 😍😍😍😍
Terracotta Orange 🧡📷
We would love to win the Glacier Blue 😊
I would love the terracotta one 🙈 Would love to give it to my sister for Christmas! It would be an awesome Christmas gift for her🎄❤️ Would love to treat her to this camera after her amazing school results! 📸
Chalk white 😍
I would love to win the terracotta orange! 😍😍
Chalk White PLEASE!!! 📷🤩 I don’t own an Instax camera and would love to have one 😊
The Glacier Blue would be the perfect accessory for our holiday at the river xx
Love them all. But I think chalk white is my fav 💜
The glacier blue is my favourite 💙
Love, love, LOVE the Chalk White one. 📸💕
This is absolutely gorgeous! I would love the glacier blue 😍❄️
Definitely Chalk White, my little girl chose white as well 😉 she would love to play with it.
Absolutely inlove with the Terracotta Orange😍 Just love the season of giving. 🎄❤️
I do so love these things!
It’s the Terreacotta Orange for me 😊❤️
Beautiful
Love this, fingers crossed.
Love the Terreacotta Orange.
Chalk white 😍😍
Dear Santa aka InstaxSA aka Just a Mamma,
Would just love the Glacier Blue SQ 1 camera.
Thanks!
What a wonderful giveaway! This would make such a special Christmas gift this season, making memories together!
Ive been wanting one for ages! I’d love the chalk white!
Terracotta Orange is so on trent with summer, love it. Yasssss please !
<3 LOVE <3 Chalk White.
❤️ LOVE ❤️ CHALK WHITE
This is amazing – My daughter would love to have one and have been trying for about two years on every competition to get one for her – holding thumbs
Hi!! I am in love!! I would love the white one please🤩it’s such a beautiful camera!
I would love to get this camera to capture my summer 2020.
I would love to get the Chalk White
The white one is so lovely! 🤩
I love the chalk white
I would love the Chalk White camera 🌹
Chalk white is gorgeous!! 📸
I would love to win this amazing giveaway, i am so so in love with INSTAX cameras and been trying my luck as i can’t afford one. Winning this would be amazing Christmas gift and would appreciate whole heartedly ♥️🎄🎁
I would LOVE to win the chalk white camera 🤍
Glacier Blue
I would love to win this #moreofyourworldinthesquare
Amazing review, I’ve always wanted one and now this just makes it so much more wantworthy😂💞💞💞💞
Love all the colours, but Glacier blue has my heart ❤️
This is truly amazing
Falling more inlove with the terracotta orange
Glacier Blue is so sexy cool.
🤗🥳🤩😍
Glacier Blue
Die chalk white is beautiful 😻
Dear justamamma
I really love your blog so much and thank you for a chance to win one of the most beautiful cameras I have ever seen. The glacier blue has to be my all time favorite and would be a dream to win one. This small camera would help me to cherish my BIG memories forever. I love the idea of handing the photos out to my loved ones and friends.
Kind regards
The glacier blue has to be my favourite of all time
White!! Looks so gorgeous in your pics🤍
Glacier blue looks perfect
Glacier blue
I would love love loooove the chalk white 🤩🤩🤩
Dear Just a Mamma
Thank you so much for the chance to win one of these amazing cameras. It is so hard to choose only one color, but the glacier blue really has to be my all time favorite. This little camera is the way to capturing BIG memories that will last forever. I would really be the happiest girl in the world to win one of these and to use it during the summer holiday. It so small and easy to carry anywhere in your handbag. I really really love it so much.
Kind regards
Love the retro square theme – and the terracota orange is a beaut 🧡
The Terracotta Orange is amazing 😍
The Glacier Blue