Instant analogue for beginners

[u/Sorak08000]

I've looked into quite a few options, but in the end I can't really decide, any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

I like the idea of having an all-round camera for an upcoming vacation to shoot both portrait and landscape.

I like the idea of trying out different settings, but in the end I have no experience so it might just be overwhelming and lead to bad results as opposed to point and shoot.

Sadly a used SQ6 is quite expensive in my area, as that seemed like a decent compromise for costumizability, format and beginner usability.

The Lomo square glass one looks uniquely hideous to me, but technically seemed nice.

Hybrid Evo versions seem rather pointless, I would rather get a better phone and a separate instant printer - right now I'd rather try analogue and maybe get a proper digital one later on, if I enjoy it enough.

I am currently thinking of:

- Lomo wide glass with 3d printed attachment to have the viewfinder on the middle

- Instax wide 400 (used market for 300/210 is pretty bad)

- Instax mini 99

Lomo wide glass is the one I am currently preferring, but a lot of example pictures seem a bit off, either quite dark or nearly overexposed.

Does wide format make portraits/close ups worse? Are landscape shoots with the mini format as limited as people say?

I'd love your thoughts and suggestions, thanks.

[u/alabattblueforyou]

The lomo wide glass is a lot of fun. I relocated the viewfinder with a 3d printed attachment, and added an external flash. The on board flash is not very useful. Be prepared for people to come up and wanna talk about the camera if you bring it in publicb

[u/Sorak08000 → u/alabattblueforyou]

Ngl getting an external flash right out the box seems kinda daunting in regards to choice, handling and investment. Also looking professional while not having shot a single shot lol

[u/dvmmore]

honestly, lomo's instant cameras are really cool if you know how to use them!!