The Lomo’Instant Square Pigalle Edition is a camera from Lomography. It is a special edition of the Instant Square camera. It was introduced in summer 2017. The housing of the camera is silver and partly covered with red leather.
The instant camera comes with a fixed lens. 95 mm is the focal length of the lens. The maximum aperture is f/10 and the camera can be folded for transport.
There is no autofocus with the 35 mm camera. One has to manually focus on the motive in three steps with a lever at the left side. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 80 cm.
The Lomo’Instant Square Pigalle Edition has a built-in light meter. The Lomo’Instant Square Pigalle Edition can automatically set the aperture and exposure time. The photo camera comes with a bulb mode. Thereby the shutter can stay open for a variable time.
The built-in flash provides enough light. At ISO 100 the range is 9 meters. The 35mm camera comes with a thread for a tripod. There is also a self-timer and a receiver for a wireless remote control.
The required power for the camera comes from two CR2 batteries (eBay / Amazon*). The remote control for radio release needs a CR2025 battery.
Films for the Lomo’Instant Square Pigalle Edition
The Lomo’Instant Square Pigalle Edition exposes Instax Square films according to the user manual. This instant image format was introduced by Fujifilm in 2017 and since then the company from Japan has been producing color films for it.
An image with the Instax Square Film* has a size of 8.6 by 7.2 cm. The actual image is square and measures from 6.2 to 6.2 cm. There are ten pictures in one package. The frame around the pictures is white and can be written on with matching pens. You can also stick stickers on the frame.
After the picture is taken, it is automatically transported out of the camera by a motor. After a few minutes the finished result can be seen. You should not shake the film.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Fuji Instax Square |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 86 mm x 72 mm |
| Focal length | 95 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/10 |
| Minimum focus distance | 80 cm / 2.624 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Filter thread | 30.5 mm |
| Exposure times | 1/250 second to 8 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Exposure compensation | ± 1EV (1EV to) |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Wireless remote control | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x CR2 batteries |
| Country of production | China |
| Estimated value / Used price | 97,00 Euro 1731589079785171361072112 Estimate based on used prices of 99 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of September 22, 2025 |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 97,00 Euro (104.99 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Lomo'Instant Square Pigalle Edition
Is the Lomo'Instant Square Pigalle Edition automatic or manual focus?
It's a manual focus camera. You adjust the focus using a lever on the side, choosing from three different settings. This allows you to get sharp images at different distances.
What type of film does this instant camera use?
This instant camera uses Instax Square film. These are square-format instant photos, and they're readily available from Fujifilm.
How do I take a long exposure picture with the Pigalle Edition?
The camera has a bulb mode. In this mode, you can keep the shutter open for as long as you want by holding down the shutter button, letting in light for creative long exposures.
Does the Lomo'Instant Square Pigalle Edition have a built-in flash?
Yes, it has a built-in flash. The flash range is about 9 meters with ISO 100 film. This ensures you can get well-lit photos even in low light.
Can I use a tripod with this snapshot camera?
Yes, the Lomo'Instant Square Pigalle Edition has a tripod mount. This allows you to take stable photos with longer exposures or in situations where you need extra steadiness.