very good for its job: To take snapshot photos that you can hold in your hands. 95% are social.

The instax WIDE 400, the first new wide camera from Fujifilm in a decade, produces the largest instax prints measuring 98x62mm. The camera has a simple, fully automatic operation with no manual controls for exposure or flash, which is a step back from its predecessor. It is powered by four AA batteries (which are included in the box) and features a new self-timer for taking group photos on a tripod, but it is only available in this color. The lens is also the same as before, with a rotating mechanism to activate the camera and select between two focusing distances: first from 90cm to 3m, and second from 3m to infinity. The box also includes an accessory for close-up photos, but its design is considered outdated compared to the newer MINI and SQUARE models. It is an accessory that you will likely lose or not carry with you after a while.

Despite its bulky construction to accommodate larger film, the design of the WIDE 400 has been slightly improved, with a relocation of the viewfinder for better usability. The camera retains its fully analog nature, with no digital sensor, screen, or memory.

Fujifilm's decision to simplify the camera means that the WIDE 400 has fewer features than its predecessor, losing manual flash and exposure controls. Instead, it offers a simple point-and-shoot experience, with an automatic flash that activates only in low light. The camera also includes a basic accessory for adjusting the angle of the camera on flat surfaces.

The films are economical compared to Polaroid and cost about 1 euro per photo. They are available in packs of 10 photos.

Overall, for the money, it is a quite honest choice, and the photos come out very beautiful. The size of the camera may be off-putting for some, but if you want wide film, it is the only option.