Fuji Instax Square Film - Monochrome
For years Fuji Instax films enjoyed global popularity in only two formats: Instax Mini and Instax Wide. That all changed in 2017 when Fuji added the Instax Square format to its Instax lineup of cameras and film. Initially only available as a color film, Instax Square Monochrome was released in late 2020. Instax Square is an ISO 800 black and white film. Like its color cohort, it produces a 62mm square image on a 72mm x 85.6mm print, designed to emulate the look of the traditional Polaroid 600 and SX-70 films in terms of aspect ratio and border.
Fuji Instax Square Monochrome is essentially the same film as that used for the Mini and Wide Monochrome formats. It is characterized by an ultra-fast developing time of approximately 90 seconds, which allows the user to watch the image form quite rapidly right in front of their eyes. This is without a doubt one of the most enjoyable aspects of using instant film. While the films from Impossible (later known as Polaroid Originals and then just Polaroid) have worked to shorten their developing times, Fuji Instax is still the fastest developing instant film on the market. Additionally, Fuji Instax Monochrome has nice contrast, with solid shadows and crisp highlights. The blacks may not be quite as deep as those familiar with shooting B&W negative film might be accustomed to, but they are also not half bad. Image quality is consistent and reliable, so once you have exposed a few packs of Instax Square Monochrome, you get a good sense of what to expect. The film grain is noticeable, but pleasant.
Shooting B&W in the instant format is a lot of fun, and an easy thing to take for granted. It took quite a while for Fuji to add the Monochrome films to their Instax lineup, and while beggars cannot be choosers, there is little to complain about regarding Instax Monochrome and a lot to like.
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