FUJI INSTAX WIDE FILM INTRODUCTION
Taking photos with your Fuji Instax Wide Camera is so much fun and its unique ability to print the photo right away allows you to instantly capture a special moment or scene. As with all instant cameras, this requires you to always have a fresh pack of Fuji Instax Wide Film loaded in your camera.
One important thing to note up front is that the Fuji Instax Wide Film can be used in a range of cameras, including ones not made by Fujifilm! The Instax Wide film is suitable for the following cameras:
- Fuji Instax Wide 210 Camera
- Fuji Instax Wide 300 Camera
- Lomo Instant Wide Camera
Many people have asked me for advice on where to purchase the Fuji Instax Wide Film, how to ensure you have the best quality film and last, but by no means least, how to get the best deals when purchasing film packs.
Today I want to share with you on the various film packs available, look at the pros and cons of each and help guide you to choosing the best film pack for your needs.
The 3 most popular Fuji Instax Wide pack options are explained in the table below, together with a “cost per photo” comparison. As you will see from the comparison it is actually cheaper to NOT buy your wide film packs in bulk.
FUJI INSTAX WIDE FILM PACK OPTIONS
There are different places where you can buy new films for the camera. You can go to your local retail stores, shopping malls and of course, the internet.
I always order my films online from a reputable source which is important because the Fuji Instax Mini Film packs are sensitive to light and heat exposure and you want to be sure that your film packs have been carefully handled while shipping.
Let us review the options available and weigh up the pros and cons:
1. FUJI TWIN PACK, 20 SHEETS
This Fuji Instax Wide Film twin pack contains two rolls of film that take 10 pictures apiece. This order would get you 20 pictures. Here are the other specification details:
- Develops instantly – Press the shutter, capture a moment, and watch the photo slide out and the image develop in front of your eyes!
- Hi-Speed ISO 800 Film – With superb grain quality, instax film ensures vibrant color and natural skin tones
- Wide Format – 10.6 x 8.4 cm (film size) – The unique super-wide format film allows you to fit more in your frame to capture large group shots, clear macro close-ups and far away landscapes.
- Easy-to-Load Cartridge – Every cartridge is designed and labelled for easy loading and filled with 10 prints each
- Highly Stable – The new emulsion performs at temperatures as low as 5 Degree and as high as 40 Degree.
PROS
- Over 700 customers on Amazon rated this product 4.5 stars!
- Ordering this 20 sheet pack online from a reputable source such as Amazon will ensure you have a fresh film pack which is not expired or damaged by exposure to high temperatures or sunlight.
- This option is the least expensive in terms of initial cost, which can be good if you just want to test out your instant camera or are buying a film pack as a present for a friend or loved one.
CONS
- This option will only give you limited shots and may not be enought for a wedding, party or family celebration.
2. FUJI VALUE PACK, 60 SHEETS
This Fuji Instax Wide Film value pack contains six rolls of film that take 10 pictures apiece. This order would get you 60 pictures. Here are the other specification details:
- Develops instantly – Press the shutter, capture a moment, and watch the photo slide out and the image develop in front of your eyes!
- Hi-Speed ISO 800 Film – With superb grain quality, instax film ensures vibrant color and natural skin tones
- Wide Format – 10.6 x 8.4 cm (film size) – The unique super-wide format film allows you to fit more in your frame to capture large group shots, clear macro close-ups and far away landscapes.
- Easy-to-Load Cartridge – Every cartridge is designed and labelled for easy loading and filled with 10 prints each
- Highly Stable – The new emulsion performs at temperatures as low as 5 Degree and as high as 40 Degree.
PROS
- Over 15 Amazon customers gave this product a 5 star review
- Works for multiple cameras – since the whole package comes with 60 sheets, people who enjoy taking photos regularly and/or have multiple cameras will be happy to buy this.
CONS
- This option requires a higher initial outlay than buying the 20 sheets, something to bear in mind particularly if you are buying it as part of a present or you are simply not sure how often you will use the camera.
- This option is not as economical as buying the 20 sheets or 100 sheets.
3. FUJI MEGA PACK, 100 SHEETS
This Fuji Instax Wide Film pack contains six rolls of film that take 10 pictures apiece. This order would get you 100 pictures. Here are the other specification details:
- Develops instantly – Press the shutter, capture a moment, and watch the photo slide out and the image develop in front of your eyes!
- Hi-Speed ISO 800 Film – With superb grain quality, instax film ensures vibrant color and natural skin tones
- Wide Format – 10.6 x 8.4 cm (film size) – The unique super-wide format film allows you to ft more in your frame to capture large group shots, clear macro close-ups and far away landscapes.
- Easy-to-Load Cartridge – Every cartridge is designed and labelled for easy loading and filled with 10 prints each
- Highly Stable – The new emulsion performs at temperatures as low as 5 Degree and as high as 40 Degree.
PROS
- Over 80 Amazon customers gave this product a 4.9 star review
- Works for multiple cameras – since the whole package comes with 100 sheets, people who enjoy taking photos regularly and/or have multiple cameras will be happy to buy this.
- Cost-effective – this option will reduce the cost per shot from $0.89 to $0.83 per shot which is about a 7% saving. Of course, this is not much, but if you took 100 photos it would already save you $6.00 and potentially more when you factor in the shipping costs.
CONS
- This option requires a higher initial outlay than buying the 20 or 60 sheets, something to bear in mind particularly if you are buying it as part of a present or you are simply not sure how often you will use the camera.
WHICH INSTAX WIDE FILM SHOULD I BUY?
Given that the price savings are minimal between the 20 sheets and 100 sheets I would recommend going for the 20 sheets unless you know you will be taking a lot of photos at an upcoming event or activity. Get your Instax Wide film on Amazon by clicking the link below: