Winner is SARAH, who wrote:
“looks so fun! i would love to win one to put under the Christmas tree :)”
Sarah, I have emailed you, but the email bounced. Please contact me!
Tara
A few years ago, a friend of mine named Amy showed me this tiny little instant camera she had just purchased.
It was the Fuji Instax – and she had purchased it from a Japanese seller on ebay.
On her urging, I bought one too. However, after using it once I was dismayed to discover that what I saw through the shutter was not what the camera captured when I clicked. It was like three feet OFF. And I could never figure out the right configuration of me moving a little extra to the left to get the thing all the way on the right that I wanted to get – so I put it back in the box and left it on my shelf for two years. I got a lemon.
Then this year happened. And they were now being sold here in the USA, not just Japan. Suddenly these little cameras were popping up everywhere on photography blogs. And I was like, “Man, I will have to try one of these new ones out.” And I was all set to buy a new one, when Jennifer over at Photojojo emailed me and offered to send me one to review.
Um, yes please?
That was easy.
And then she asked me if I thought my blog readers would want to try one out. And do you know what I said?
Um, yes please!
I received mine just in time to use with the kids in San Francisco, and am happy to report that the issue I had with my first was not duplicated in the new models. Also, the new model is a bit smaller, and easier to hold and maneuver. I carried my big camera around, and Nathan and Anna carried the Fuji Instax. We took turns using it.
A mix of our favorites, taken by me, Nate, or Anna.
This camera would make a great gift for a child. This camera would make a great gift for yourself. :)
Just submit a comment via the blog to enter to win one of your own from Photojojo! The people at Photojojo are really, really, really good eggs. I support good eggs!
Winner chosen Monday morning at 9am PST.
(Remember, no facebook comments will be entered.)
LOVING those pics from San Fran! I would love to win that camera… but chances are slim with 723 comments before me. HAHAHA! Glad you got a new one that doesn’t have the same issues as the first one! Hey, sidenote, I am bringing my massage table to Cali, but I will only be there for 4 days. Do you have time for me to come give you a massage? I would love to see you too! But I know it’s crazy at that time. Love you. P.S. Thanks for your texts. They always make my day. :)
What fun this would be!
OMG I just love that little camera ~ and I adore the shots you took with it :) Priceless!!! <3
How sad that I’m only “delurking” for a contest. I love your blog – your work gives me great inspiration! This looks fun and it would be great to have a smaller camera for little trips out.
Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! This looks like a really neat and fun camera!
Why not to comment. You don’t win if you don’t try, so here I am.
i would love to gift this to my 7 year old daughter. she is such a crafty little artist.
thanks for the great giveaway!
My six year old son would LOVE this! Ok so would I and I would have to borrow it often ;) FUN FUN!
This is on my Christmas wish list!
My 10 year old has just taken an interest in photography….would love to give him a camera like this! instant satisfaction! and results
pick me, pick me!
how fun!!!! i would LOVE one!
OMG! I want one of these sooooooo ad, It is on my X-mas list, but is so hard to find in stock, I would LOVE to have one in my hands!!!
Ooh I love it!
happy holidays! what fun..thanks for the chance!
looks like so much fun!
Oh, this would be awesome – how fun. Love the pics.
ooohhh this would be so nice to win :)
Love you site! Sounds like a great little guy!
What a neat little camera.
Fun! Pick me!
Ohhh yes please! Also did you draw a winner for the Whitney well project?
Have been wanting one of these for a.very.long.time. : )
I would love one of these…thanks!
you know what would make me pee my pants? winning this giveaway…
oh i so so love these and want one! Thanks so much!
-A
Ummm…wow! This looks so flippin’ cool….and I love love love your family photos captured in that teeny tiny way!
Oh this looks just like what I want to get for my 5 year old! She wants to take pictures like mommy (she even sets up little photo shoots for her dolls) I think I will have to put this on a wishlist if I can’t win one! :)
Just wanted to first say I love your photos. But I would love to win the photojojo!
oooooh, i hope santa brings me one!!!
That looks awesome! Here’s to making a late entry :o)
Love it! Have you seen the “Before I Die…” Polaroid project that was just featured on Photojojo? Really interesting and it made me wish for an instant camera.
Oh my Gosh!…Love this fun camera!..Thanks for the great giveaway!
I would love to be entered into the give away!
I love your work!
lahh teee dahh oh fun!
looks like fun! would love to win this for my daughter, she is 10 and is an awesome little photographer.
Yay for Fuji! I would love this camera!!!!! I am crazy about polaroids!
I have got to try one of these out! How cool!
Wow!!! De-lurking to say that I love Anna/Drew/Tara’s images of San Francisco – the colours, joy and happiness are just radiant!
Lxxx
I have heard a lot about these!! I’d love to play with one!
if I win, I’m going straight to San Francisco with mine.
Comment! Comment! Comment! I want want one! :)
This would make my Christmas if I win.
oh wow, this camera looks tight!
FIngers crossed…
I just saw this camera on photojojo last night. It looks completely awesome.
I would love this little camera! (And with a 2 month wait on Amazon – it will be awhile, lol!) Thanks for the chance.
I’d LOVE to have one of these! Thanks for the giveaway!
Those things look awesome! I want one :)
oooooh! so pretty!