Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm INSTAX Wide 400
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Fujifilm INSTAX Wide 400 creates large, high-impact prints and offers a rugged, feature-rich package. Its bulk and always-on flash limit casual, on-the-go use. Best suited for events, parties and situations where print size outweighs portability.
The Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach is a fully automatic Instax Mini camera offering unlimited multiple exposures, motorized film ejection, and remote selfie functionality. Its fixed f/8 aperture, plastic build, and reliance on CR2 batteries limit low-light performance and durability. Ideal for creative beginners who prioritize fun features over ruggedness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 354 gbest | 610 g |
6.2 cm | 9.9 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
60 mm | 95 mmbest | |
8 | 14best | |
— | 800best | |
2 | 3best | |
9 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 354 g | 610 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 118.9x93.5x59.9 mm | 162x98x123 mm |
Camera(5) | ||
Film Format | Instax Mini | Instax Wide |
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 9.9 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 60 mm | 95 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 14 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004-8 s | 0.005-0.0156 s |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Shooting Modes | 2 | 3 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | CR2 | AA alkaline |
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Professional reviewers praise the Lomo'Instant Automat South Beach for its blend of portability, advanced auto exposure, and a suite of creative tools that surpass the basic Instax models. They note the sharp 60mm lens and remote selfie capability as standout features, while criticizing the slow fixed aperture, limited zone focusing, and basic plastic build.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's effortless automatic modes, vibrant South Beach styling, and the fun of multiple exposures and gel filters, but many complain about blurry low-light images, the need for multiple batteries, and the imprecise close-up focus.
“"back to basics' wide-format camera with a 95 mm lens yielding sharp ~35 mm equivalent views, though chunky at 600 g and prone to Instax-typical overexposure"”
“"gargantuan size for big occasions like weddings, logical for groups (99×62 mm prints twice mini width), with bright viewfinder but recommends smaller models for casual walkarounds"”
Professional reviewers describe the Instax Wide 400 as a back-to-basics wide-format instant camera that delivers sharp, 35 mm-equivalent images thanks to its 95 mm lens. While praised for its large prints, bright viewfinder and event-friendly features, critics note its chunky 600 g body, always-on flash and a propensity for over-exposure, making it less suited for casual, on-the-go shooting.
Everyday users value the camera's simplicity, automatic operation and the ability to produce large, eye-catching prints for gatherings. However, they commonly lament its bulk, heavy weight, inconsistent flash/exposure in challenging lighting, and variable battery performance, which limit its appeal for everyday portability.
