Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 review: the cutest — and priciest — toy camera around
TechRadar Verdict A dinky and retro design, audible and tactile controls, vintage-look photos, plus wireless image uploads and easy sharing — it’s easy to love lots of things about the Instax Pal 2. However, frustrating shutter lag, poor battery life and a lofty price tag are less welcome. Jump To: Two-minute review Price & release date Specs Design Performance Should I buy?
- ▪TechRadar Verdict A dinky and retro design, audible and tactile controls, vintage-look photos, plus wireless image uploads and easy sharing — it’s easy to love lots of things about the Instax Pal 2.
- ▪However, frustrating shutter lag, poor battery life and a lofty price tag are less welcome.
- ▪Jump To: Two-minute review Price & release date Specs Design Performance Should I buy?
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TechRadar Verdict A dinky and retro design, audible and tactile controls, vintage-look photos, plus wireless image uploads and easy sharing — it’s easy to love lots of things about the Instax Pal 2. However, frustrating shutter lag, poor battery life and a lofty price tag are less welcome. It's a toy camera that beats the Kodak Charmera on every front bar pricing, though, and I hope it drops to a sensible price soon. $169.95 at BHPhoto $169.95 at BHPhoto Check Amazon Check Best Buy Reasons to buy +Tactile, multi-sensory controls +Charming retro design and pocket-friendly size +Features both LCD and optical viewfinder displays Reasons to avoid -Annoying shutter lag -Pricey -Poor battery life -Low-quality images Best picks for you The best instant cameras, based on real-world testing…
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