Alexa Ilacad for instax SQUARE SQ6
Fujifilm’s latest “Instamatic” square analog camera that exposes the film directly. The instax Square SQ6 was launched together with Alexa Iladad and a couple of other online influencers.
Alexa Ilacad and the other influencers shared their personal experiences in how fun and easy to use the instax Square SQ6 . They also did a quick workshop on how to compose your photos taken by this analog camera.
The Instax SQ6 prints square images measuring 2.4 x 2.4 inches with a white border using Fujifilm’s Instax Square film packs.
Film packs are purchased separately.
Basics but optimized for selfies
The camera is basic and very lightweight at only 393 grams, it measures 4.7 in. x 5.0 in. x 2.3 in. Carrying this on your neck with the strap won’t strain your neck, it makes taking photos easy.
There is also automatic exposure control and autofocus feature, and if you need additional light, the built-in pop-up flash will there to assist you.
When you want to take close up shots, the instax SQ6 comes with macro mode. There is also landscape mode a double-exposure mode.
The tiny mirror in front of the camera is also there to assist you in composing your selfies.
Two (2) CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries are powering the SQ6 which is to be enough to consume three (3) packs of 10 films.
Instax Square SQ 6 specs
| Film | FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” (Purchased separately) |
| Picture Size | 62 mm x 62 mm/2.4 in.x 2.4 in. |
| Lens | Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6 |
| Viewfinder | Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot |
| Focusing | Motor-driven 3-range switching (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft., 0.5 m – 2 m/ 1.6 ft – 6.6 ft., 2 m/6.6 ft. and beyond), Macro Mode (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft.) Normal Mode (0.5 m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.) Landscape Mode (2 m/6.6 ft and beyond) |
| Shutter Release | Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec. |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800) : LV 5 – LV 15.5, Exposure compensation: ±2/3 EV |
| Film Feeding Out | Automatic |
| Film Developing Time | Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature) |
| Flash | In Macro mode: Built-in, automatic electronic flash In a mode other than Macro mode: Flash on (unless you use “Flash off Mode”) Charging time: 0.2 sec – 7 sec (using a new battery), Flash charging indicator, Effective flash lamp range: 0.3 m – 2.7 m/1 ft. – 8.9 ft. |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled, approx. 10 second delay, Can be stopped mid-run |
| LED Display |
Shooting mode (Auto, Selfie, Macro, Landscape, Double exposure), Brightness adjustment, Flash suppressing, Self timer Mode
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| Power Supply | Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries Capacity: Approximately 30 instax SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries |
| Others | Film pack confirmation window, tripod socket (tripod sold separately) |
| Dimensions & Weight | 118.7 mm x 128.1 mm x 58.1 mm/4.7 in. x 5.0 in. x 2.3 in. (not including protrusions) 393 g/13.9 oz. (without battery, strap, and film pack) |
| Accessories | Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries, Shoulder strap, Three flash color filters |
Availability and pricing
The instax SQUARE SQ6 is priced at P7,999 SRP and is now available at your nearest Fujifilm partners. There are three colors to choose from Blush Gold, Graphite Gray, and Pearl White.
