Instax camera Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Pose, snap and print photos in seconds with the Instax cameras I'd buy as a former photography editor – here are today's best prices

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Last updated 9/12/2024 – Black Friday and Cyber Monday is now over for another year, so we've updated this page to say so, removed the expired deals and will report on the great offers to be had next year. There's also still one great deal hanging around that I couldn't resiste keeping.

As a photography editor in my last role, I know better than most that analogue photography is having a real moment right now – and Instax cameras lead the way in the instant cameras that are a big part of that. Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 saw deals on some of the best instant cameras, which we reported here.

Is there anything as nostalgic as the feel of a photo print in your hand that has just emerged from the camera you're holding? The child inside me still finds that process magical, despite my years of talking to camera manufacturers about the latest digital camera tech. And my actual four-year-old child is obsessed with stealing my phone to take photos, then insisting on printing them off on our clunky desktop printer – an instant camera could be a much slicker solution for my mini Ansel Adams.

The big Black Friday sales event is officially over now, but our price tracker tool below will still show you today's best prices on my favourite Instax cameras.

Where to find the best Instax camera deals

Which Instax camera should I buy?

Instax Mini 40 cameraSimple yet sophisticated
Instax Mini 40

Featuring automatic exposure, selfie mode, 90-second developing time and a textured black body, the sophisticated Instax mini 40 has a grown-up look that is closer to a standard issue film camera, and is simple to use for those reliable Instax results.

An Instax Mini 12 camera in whiteBest budget
Instax Mini 12

The Instax Mini 12 is the newest model in the popular Mini series, with simple controls and great results, so you can point, shoot, print and enjoy the fun. It comes in a range of fun colours, including mint green, light blue, pink, lilac and white. It's the cheapest Instax available, but our sister site DigitalCameraWorld agrees that its quality is "up there with more expensive models". It's the one I have my eye on.

Instax Mini 99 Instant Film Camera Most creative control
Instax Mini 99

If you want to combine the creative options you get from a compact camera with the instant printing ability, this one is for you. It's pricier than the Mini 12, but gives you loads of options. It offers manual focusing controls for switching between shooting close-up portraits and capturing landscapes, analogue-style colour effects, exposure controls for different photography conditions and the ability to add a vignette (a smudgy darkening of the edges effect).

Instax Wide 400 Instant CameraWide-angle
Instax Wide 400

This one is a bit different: a wide-angle instant camera from Instax. Similar to the Mini 40, the Wide 400 is a simple point-and-shoot with automatic controls to take care of the settings for you, though you can switch between portrait, landscape and macro modes by turning the control. Its USP is the lovely large prints it creates, measuring 86mm x 108mm.

Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 Instant Camera - BlackBest Polaroid
Polaroid Now+ Gen 2

Shh, this one isn't an Instax! But we couldn't talk about instant cameras without mentioning Polaroid, the OG of instant cameras. This one gives truly excellent results, and offers snazzy app connectivity for extra creative options. It works with full-sized Polaroid film, so you get nice large prints. the rainbow design on the front alludes to a fun feature – you can attach different lens filters in a variety of colours and effects. Fun!

Canon Zoemini S2Camera-first
Canon Zoemini S2

Full disclosure: I'm a Canon user, mostly because I love the rich and faithful Canon colours. So this instant camera from Canon is massively appealing, as you get a lot of that Canon camera tech goodness combined with its enviable print quality. It also lets you save images for printing later to the Micro SD card – ideal for when you run out of paper.

Shop Instax film deals

Once you've bought your instant camera, you'll need to buy some compatible film to go with it. Below are today's best prices on the different varieties of film available. Be sure to consult the product listing or handbook for the type of film your camera takes, as they come in different sizes and finishes.

Film can be an expensive purchase, so it's worth stocking up when you find a good discount.

Are Instax cameras worth it?

Whether or not you think an Instax camera is worth investing in is of course completely subjective and up to each individual. If you’re a more seasoned photographer who already dabbles in film cameras and film processing, you might find yourself limited by the easy-to-use functions of some Instax models. Similarly, if you're a digital camera or smartphone photographer, you may prefer to invest in a portable printer such as the Instax Link 2 portable printer.

However, if you’re after a camera that will let you take photos of yourself and your loved ones with ease, and can be swiftly printed out - without needing to be sent off for processing - then an Instax is a great way to capture these memories without going through too many steps (or knowing much about photography at all).

They’re also a great gadget to take away with you on holidays or short trips, as they’re a great size for travelling, and you’ll be able to see your photos immediately without waiting until you get home.

When is Black Friday 2025?

Black Friday will next fall on 28 November and Cyber Monday on 1 December 2025. Check our guide Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which one has better deals? for buying advice around this frenzied time, as you can find some excellent deals on all sorts of items, not just cameras, if you know where to look and how to spot a good buy.

How much could I save on Instax cameras over Black Friday

Of course, every year the retailers' offerings are different, but you can typically expect to save on a range of Instax cameras – with the biggest savings often to be found on the pricier models.

My top deals picks from 2024 were an Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera Bundle at Argos, including an attractive case and film, reduced to £89.99. This is only £10 more than you'd usually pay for the camera on its own, so was a substantial saving (the bundle is £129.99 at full price, or 44% more). The already budget-friendly Instax Mini 12 on its own was discounted by £10 across multiple retailers.

There was also a whopping 38%, or £60, off the Canon Zoemini S2. As explained above, this one isn't technically an Instax camera but it does everything that an Instax does, with Canon photo and print quality and the option to save shots to a micro SD card, so I think it's a great buy, especially at such a tempting price point.

We saw moderate discounts of around 15% off the Instax Mini 40, the Instax Square SQ40, and the Instax Wide 400.

Ella Taylor
Ella Taylor
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Ella is Managing Editor for Woman&Home online, helping the team to ensure our content is expertly written, authoritative, timely and compelling. She has 14 years of of editorial experience and a First Class Honours degree in Journalism. She regularly digs through magazine issues and digital archives to unearth content treasures in need of a good polish in order to bring readers a variety of interesting articles; helps the section editors to forward-plan features; and writes news stories and the odd buying guide or product recommendation, putting her eye for good design and photography to use. She has written and edited magazines and websites including TechRadar.com, CreativeBloq.com, Digital Camera magazine, BikeRadar.com, Mollie Makes and professional photography website www.canon-europe.com/pro.

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