Fujifilm has introduced the Instax Wide 400 to the joy of Instant film shooters everywhere. Following up on the long-running popularity of the Fujifilm Instax Wide 300, the Wide 400 is a retro-style instant camera with simplicity in design and elegance. With automatic exposure and flash control, a close-up lens, and a tripod mount, the Wide 400 is a versatile tool to help you create stunning instant photos.
Instant photography is such a joy, and those who have never experienced having a unique physical print 90 seconds after clicking the shutter will surely find themselves taking the Instax Wide 400 everywhere they go.
Of course, those who have long loved instant film photography will find the Instax Wide 400 a perfect companion in our analog journeys.
Key Specs of the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
- Ruggedly beautiful design
- Automatic exposure and Flash control
- Self-timer with an LED countdown
- Includes Camera angle adjustment accessory for perfectly angled photos
- Uses INSTAX WIDE instant film (sold separately)
- Takes 3” x 5” instant photos
- Easy-to-use analog-style controls
- Three focus modes: Normal, Landscape, and Macro (when using the included Close-up lens)
- Two viewfinder framing guides to assist in composing your image
- Built-in tripod mount (tripod sold separately)
- Includes Shoulder strap, Camera angle adjustment accessory, Close-up lens, Quick Start Guide and 1 Year Limited Warranty
- Available in Green
Biggest Features of the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
The beauty of Fujifilm’s Instax line is its simplicity in operation and function. Fujifilm offers precisely what an instant film enthusiast wants in a camera. Take your Wide 400 on a hike, overseas, or to your best friend’s birthday party. In all cases, you can create physical works of art you can share or keep as memories for years.
Wide Instant Photos
Instant Photos! Sure, it was rare to see your images right away back in the day, but now we all have digital cameras. What’s the big deal? However, seeing your image pop up on the back of a screen is a different experience than watching the film print slide out of the camera. There is something magical about seeing the image developed before your eyes, a unique print to be saved or shared with your friends and family. Use a sharpie to write the date or location, color the edges, and make the Instax print your own work of art.
Self Timer
With a wide frame, the photos you produce with the Instax Wide 400 are perfect for group shots. Also for capturing vistas when traveling. Of course, though, you want to be in those shots sometimes! The retro-style self-timer on the Instax Wide 400 allows you to set a countdown from 2 to 10 seconds, so you have plenty of time to get into the right pose. The LED countdown ensures everyone is ready when the shuttle clicks and your print is ejected.
Camera Support
If you are traveling light, setting your Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 on a table or wall is simple by using the included camera angle adjustment accessory. This ingenious device consists of 2 blocks designed to attach to the bottom of the Wide and tilt the camera up, giving a better camera angle that can cover the desired scene.
The Wide 400 also has a built-in tripod hole, allowing you to use a standard tripod. This makes it easy to take photos with both the Wide and a non-instant camera.
Close-up lens
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is great for portraits and landscapes. Along with that, with the included close-up lens, you can explore your world right up and personal. The Wide’s viewfinder has two center dots. When in close-up mode, simply use the appropriate framing and move between 40-50cm to create fun photos of details. The close-up lens also sports a selfie mirror to frame yourself for a fun shot.
Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Specifications
| Film used | FUJIFILM INSTAX WIDE instant film (sold separately) |
| Photo Picture Size | 2.4 in. × 3.9 in (62 mm × 99 mm) |
| Lens | Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, F=95mm, 1:14 |
| Viewfinder | Real image finder, 0.37×, with target spot |
| Shooting Range | Manual 2-range switching (35.4 in. – 9.8 ft. (0.9 m – 3 m)/9.8 ft. (3 m) and beyond), Normal Mode (35.4 in. – 9.8 ft. (0.9 m – 3 m) Landscape Mode (9.8 ft. (3 m) and beyond) |
| Shutter | Programmed electronic shutter release, 1/64 sec – 1/200 sec. |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Lv 10.5 to 15 (ISO 800) |
| Flash | Built-in, automatic electronic flash (automatic light adjustment), Recycle time: 7 seconds or less (when using new batteries), Effective flash range: 35.4 in. to 9.8 ft. (0.9 to 3 m) |
| Dimensions | 6.4 in. × 3.9 in. × 4.8 in. (162 mm × 98 mm × 123 mm) |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (616 g) (without batteries and instant film loaded, and without Shoulder strap and Close-up lens attached) |
Who Should Use the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is the perfect camera for anyone who loves the retro-analog style of film photography. The instant prints make great gifts at parties or when traveling. Because the Wide 400 is so easy to use, this is a great option for a child getting more serious about photography. My first camera was an instant camera, and it inspired a lifelong love of the medium.
Conclusion
There is no denying that digital photography has revolutionized the way we think about image creation. It’s nice to know, though, that Fujifilm understands the tactile feel of analog and offers us such great cameras to capture unique and singular images in the instant film format. The Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 was a long-running classic. I predict the same for this beautifully simple camera, the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400.
