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Fujifilm announces SQ6, the first square format analog Instax camera

Fujifilm announces SQ6, the first square format analog Instax camera
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Fujifilm has announced the SQ6 – price tag $129.95 – the first square format analog Instax camera, which is available in Graphite Gray, Blush Gold and Pearl White.

The Fujifilm SQ6 boasts a 1:1 aspect ratio and is compatible with Fujifilm Instax Square film. Fujifilm announced it will also be releasing new Instax Square black instant film, which will feature a black frame.

Among the Fujifilm SQ6’s new features are:

  • Picture size – 62mm x 62mm/2.4in. x 2.4in.
  • Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6.
  • Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot.
  • Three motor driven focus modes: Macro Mode (0.3m – 0.5m/1ft. -1.6ft.), Normal Mode (0.5m – 2m/1.6ft. – 6.6ft.), Landscape Mode (2m/6.6ft. and beyond).
  • Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec.
  • Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800): LV 5 – LV 15.5, Exposure compensation: ± 2/3 EV.
  • Electronically controlled self-timer with approximately 10 second delay
  • LED display with Shooting mode (auto, selfie, macro, landscape, double exposure), brightness adjustment, flash suppressing and self-timer mode.
  • Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
  • Capacity: Approximately 30 INSTAX SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
  • Tripod socket (tripod sold separately).

The Fujifilm SQ6 joins the SQ10, the company’s others square format Instax camera which is a digital hybrid.

Fujifilm says the SQ6 release date will be 25 May.