Fujifilm Instax Square Monochrome

The Fujifilm Instax Square Monochrome is an instant film. It is the only black and white film for the Instax Square format introduced in 2017. The Square format is the third instant format from Japanese manufacturer Fujifilm.

The film is an instant film for creating black and white images. The size of an image is equivalent to 8.6 cm by 7.2 cm. 6.2 cm by 6.2 cm is the size of the actual picture taken. With the square format, it reminds a bit of the pictures taken with the old Polaroid 600 or Polaroid SX-70 cameras.

The remaining area is taken up by the frame. This is white on this film. The frame can be labeled with appropriate pens. This makes it perfect for events like weddings, parties and birthdays.

After the picture is taken, the camera ejects the image and spreads the development chemicals across the image. Then, as if out of nowhere, the image appears in less than two minutes. It is not possible to speed up development by shaking the image.

Film Format

You can use the film in all Instax Square instant cameras from Fujifilm. One example is the Instax Square SQ1. However, it can also be used in cameras from other manufacturers that support the Instax Square format. These include, for example, the Lomography Diana Instant Square and the Lomo’Instant Square. Of course, the film cannot be used in the old Polaroid instant cameras.

There are ten images in a Fujifilm Instax Square Monochrome film cassette. Of course, the unexposed images must not come into contact with light. Therefore, do not open the camera until all the pictures have been taken. When the cassette is inserted into the camera, a black protective layer is first ejected. As soon as this process is complete, the first photo can be taken.

Sample photos

All sample photos were take with the Instax Square SQ1 instant camera (eBay / Amazon*) gemacht.