Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide William Klein Edition
Score: 72/100
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 William Klein Edition offers a large Instax Wide format with a versatile 90 mm lens and multiple creative modes. Its plastic build and limited aperture are trade-offs for the expansive format. Ideal for experimental photographers who want big prints and lens flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 168 gbest | 610 g |
6.2 cm | 9.9 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
90 mm | 95 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 173 mmbest | — |
8 | 14best | |
— | 800best | |
3best | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 168 g | 610 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 173 mm | 162x98x123 mm |
Camera(4) | ||
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 9.9 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 14 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004 s | 0.005-0.0156 s |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | AA alkaline |
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Professional reviewers and Lomography editors praise the William Klein edition as a versatile, studio-ready instant camera that stands out for its wide format, extensive lens attachments, and creative shooting modes. They commend its ability to deliver "twice as much fun" and "full creative control" while noting the affordable plastic build and reasonable price as additional strengths.
Everyday users celebrate the camera's ease of use and the excitement of the large Instax Wide frame, often mentioning the fun of experimenting with gels, multiple exposures, and the "go wide or go home" vibe. While specific complaints are scarce, users generally appreciate the creative freedom the kit provides.
“super easy to use with endless experimental features”
“go wide or go home”
“"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"”
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.
