The best instant cameras do something that no other camera can do: give you an immediate, physical, one-of-a-kind, actual photograph!
These photos can be gifted, scrapbooked, slipped into greetings cards, stuck on the fridge, kept in a wallet… in short, the best instant cameras produce real photographs on the spot. I love using them at weddings or on days out with friends.
While most models are analog, popping out an image as soon as you press the shutter, there are also digital instant cameras that combine a digital camera with a built-in printer – so you can choose which shots to print (and when you print them). I'm also a huge fan of portable printers, which create instant photos straight from your phone – so you may not even need an instant camera!
My top pick is the Instax Mini 12, which is the perfect blend of quality, size and price. Speaking of, I believe that these cameras should be affordable – so I haven't included the likes of the Polaroid I-2 even though what it's technically the best instant camera ever made!
