I’ve spent 600 hours testing instant cameras — here are the 7 deals I’d snap up this Black Friday

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A green Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
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Happy Black Friday deals week! We've seen some fantastic discounts on action cameras and vlogging cameras but if those don't tickle your fancy, how about some big savings on the best instant cameras? As a reviews writer at Tom's Guide, I have the pleasure of testing the latest and greatest cameras — I even used an instant camera instead of my phone to document my vacation — so I know what to look for to determine whether it's a good deal or not. And boy are there some great ones right now.

For instance, the Polaroid Go Gen 2 bundle is currently 25% off at Amazon, and this includes 16 pieces of film. This cutesy camera is one of my favorites as it's easy to use and takes gorgeous prints. But if you want large prints instead, the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is down to $139 from $149 at Amazon — and this is the first time it's gone on sale since its launch in summer 2024. Hybrid instant cameras, like the Instax mini LiPlay, are on sale too.

Let me take you through the best Black Friday instant camera deals — and don't forget to check out discounts on film too.

  • Polaroid Go Gen 2 bundle: was $119 now $89
  • Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro bundle: was $129 now $101
  • Fujifilm Instax mini 12: was $79 now $69
  • Fujifilm Instax mini 40: was $99 now $89
  • Fujifilm Instax Wide 400: was $149 now $139
  • Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay: was $169 now $159
  • Fujifilm Instax mini 99: was $199 now $189

About the author

A headshot of Staff Writer, Reviews Nikita Achanta

Nikita is Tom's Guide's in-house instant cameras expert, and she's constantly testing one model or another. She has been using instant cameras since 2015, so she knows the features to look out for. Armed with knowledge about the semantics of instant photography, you can trust her to present the facts, always backed up by thorough testing.

The 7 best Instant cameras you can buy

I love instant cameras and while I own a couple, I'm tempted by the discounts I've listed above. Personally, I'm eyeing up the Fujifilm Instax mini 40 which is currently 10% off at Amazon. Not only does this camera take beautiful photos but it looks the part too. You might be tempted by the Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro bundle which is currently 22% off at Amazon and I don't blame you. It's an awesome camera that performs well in low-light conditions too.

For more big savings, don't forget to check out our Black Friday deals live blog where we cover the best deals — from laptops and TVs to cameras and audio gear.

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Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She's a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, out on a walk with a camera in hand, at a concert, or watching F1. She's also a licensed drone pilot. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro.

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