Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide Monte Carlo
Score: 73/100
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 Wide is an Instax Wide-format camera with a 90 mm focal length, leather finish, and multiple exposure capability. Its drawbacks include manual zone focusing, slower shutter speeds, and the need for multiple AA batteries. It appeals to users who value creative lens accessories and a premium feel over fast low-light shooting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | — | 610 gbest |
— | 9.9 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
90 mm | 95 mmbest | |
8 | 14best | |
— | 800best | |
— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 90 sbest |
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Camera(3) | ||
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 14 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.008-8 s | 0.005-0.0156 s |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | AA alkaline |
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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.
“"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"”
