giveaway \\ photojojo (fuji instax instant camera + film)

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

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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.

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A mix of our favorites, taken by me, Nate, or Anna.

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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.

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  1. Oh I would love to win this for my 9 year old son. He LOVES to take pictures and I would love to give it to him for his birthday next month, when he becomes a decade old. Thank you so much! I hope I win.

  2. Me! I want one! I would love one for my daughter. She is taking photography classes in high school and this would be so nice for her to have to practice with. She loves taking pics!

  3. You’re one of Santa’s helpers I see! I’m glad I read your blog — I just discovered something new and something definitely fun! Merry Christmas.

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