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.)
Oh my goodness!! My 11 year old JUST showed me this and decided she NEEDED one! Love all of the shots!! xo
LOVE polaroid photos – they are awesome! Great Giveaway!
Mine was on my Christmas wishlist, but I figured it was a bit too expensive so I took it off. But now it’s back on again, I figured ;-)
What a terrific giveaway! I would love one of these!
fun giveaway! thanks for sharing with us!
How cool is that! I would love to have one! :=)
Oh what fun this would be. Fingers crossed…fingers crossed…fingers crossed.
I love Photojojo. I love Tara and my granddaughter would love this under the tree on Christmas morning.
So Fun! I would love to win this camera.
Happy Holidays.
This camera is adorable! I want to see it in real life!!!
I would love to play around with this baby on Christmas!
I’ve been lusting after these cameras for a little while now! would love to win one!
such a great give away……. love your blog! happy holidays!
Looks like a ton of fun – I want one!
Ohhh… I’ve wanted one of these for a while! But 1000 comments! LOL. I’m not feeling so lucky! :)
ohh my four little beans would LOVE this treasure!!!
What a slick looking camera! I would love to give it a try.
what a cutie patootie little camera! thanks for the chance to win it!
Our daughter wants a camera for Christmas. And so does my mother in-law. But if I win I might have to keep it :-).
Looks like fun!
I hope it’s not too late. I’m a good egg too! :)
love it! perfect for little fingers and eyes to capture priceless memories!
How much fun would I have with my new little one and this camera. Fingers crossed!
I seriously just went this weekend thinking I could buy one at a BIG BOX (B Buy) Store…but alas no! I SO want to win one of these!! Thanks!
holy cow I almost missed it!!
wow what a great giveaway!!! my daughters birthday is in February and she would just fall over with happiness if she got one.. :)
what a perfect gift for our family!
You have my curiosity piqued. I’m jumping on the giveaway wagon :)
Oooh, so glad I saw this before 9am! Looks like so much fun!
I’ve been eying this in Urban Outfitters for weeks now. I hope Santa leaves one under the tree :-)
This camera looks like an absolute blast. Here’s hoping I win and get to snap some xmas photos!
Ha, How adorable!! I want one. How much fun would that be? :)
I’d love to win one of these… love the instant gratification!
I love, love, love this!
OOooooh! that’s so cool of you and photojojo. love to win me one.
looks like fun!
Hey! Baby on the way… i’m up for a camera like this, would save some great memories! Count me in!
What a great gift idea for a little budding photographer! Enter me, please!!
The fuji pictures you posted are so happy! It would be exciting to win one of these!
Wow, this would be soo cool to win…I’ve been seeing these popping up everywhere on various blogs, and they look just like the old Polaroids from my youth…my kids would adore shooting with this (as would I!)
Looks like so much fun! I love the vintage feel to the pictures. Pick me please :)
Neato! It’s like the polaroid re-invented :)
Oooh, I have been wanting one of these!! Thanks for the chance! :)
OOOOH! That looks FUN!
Oh how I love you little camera. Come home to me and be my friend.
Your blog is bright & fun and your pictures gives me warm fuzzie feelings. Thanks for taking such awesome pictures & sharing them with us. What a fun camera your giving away!
FUN! Love it! Count me in for the giveaway:)
Love it! Cheers – Kristine
When I saw your SF photos I wondered what camera you had used for those fun shots on the breakfast table. YES! I would love one! I have two little girls who would LOVE one. Please, please choose me. Getting off my chair now and getting down on my knees (the hardwood floor is hard!). I hope it’s me!
I LOVE PHOTOJOJO!!!
My son would love this camera under the tree! Actually, so would my oldest daughter! And… my other daughter… then the baby would cry… If I win it I’d just better keep it! Its whats best for the fam.
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What a fun giveaway! Thank you Tara and PhotoJojo!!!