The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
p.1 #1The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
...and I've been given the opportunity to pay $400 to buy a pre-production unit. Mini format "insta"ntly kills it for me.
Best laugh I've gotten all year
Best laugh I've gotten all year
Mar 20, 2026 at 09:23 AM
p.1 #2The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
I've shot a lot on instax mini as I bought a multipack when the Neo Classic was released. Bought that because Fuji implied it could create higher quality images than their cheap, coloured blob Instax cameras (spoiler alert - it is just as crappy).
Anyway, because of being so disappointed by the mini film, no way would I drop any amount of coin on another instax mini, let alone a $400 one. It's great that it has a real focus mechanism, an apparently decent exposure system and cute looks.
But the film is garbage. I just don't get why it is so small - Polaroid film was way bigger than this. And Fuji still sells Instax Wide film, so why on earth does this camera use the mini film?
Anyway, because of being so disappointed by the mini film, no way would I drop any amount of coin on another instax mini, let alone a $400 one. It's great that it has a real focus mechanism, an apparently decent exposure system and cute looks.
But the film is garbage. I just don't get why it is so small - Polaroid film was way bigger than this. And Fuji still sells Instax Wide film, so why on earth does this camera use the mini film?
Mar 20, 2026 at 03:07 PM
p.1 #3The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
My sister uses the mini film and turns them into Christmas ornaments. It's fun nonsense film, and that's the point of the whole thing.
Mar 20, 2026 at 04:06 PM
p.1 #4The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Oscarsmadness wrote:
My sister uses the mini film and turns them into Christmas ornaments. It's fun nonsense film, and that's the point of the whole thing.
Pretty sure her instax camera didn’t cost $400
So I guess she like the blue toned pics? But all kidding aside do you really think Instax is meant to be a nonsense film? Can you imagine if it was any good, like the decades older Polaroid emulsions?
My sister uses the mini film and turns them into Christmas ornaments. It's fun nonsense film, and that's the point of the whole thing.
Pretty sure her instax camera didn’t cost $400
So I guess she like the blue toned pics? But all kidding aside do you really think Instax is meant to be a nonsense film? Can you imagine if it was any good, like the decades older Polaroid emulsions?
Mar 20, 2026 at 05:31 PM
p.1 #5The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
“Returns within 7 days after delivery are only accepted for quality issues”
Wow, way to stand by your product! We sold you a pile o junk, but you had no idea it was a pile o junk until you received it, but too late suckah!
Wow, way to stand by your product! We sold you a pile o junk, but you had no idea it was a pile o junk until you received it, but too late suckah!
Mar 20, 2026 at 05:35 PM
p.1 #6The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Desmolicious wrote:
“Returns within 7 days after delivery are only accepted for quality issues”
Wow, way to stand by your product! We sold you a pile o junk, but you had no idea it was a pile o junk until you received it, but too late suckah!
It's one of the most asinine things I've ever seen in this space.
“Returns within 7 days after delivery are only accepted for quality issues”
Wow, way to stand by your product! We sold you a pile o junk, but you had no idea it was a pile o junk until you received it, but too late suckah!
It's one of the most asinine things I've ever seen in this space.
Mar 20, 2026 at 09:13 PM
p.1 #7The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Desmolicious wrote:
Pretty sure her instax camera didn’t cost $400
So I guess she like the blue toned pics? But all kidding aside do you really think Instax is meant to be a nonsense film? Can you imagine if it was any good, like the decades older Polaroid emulsions?
It cost far less than $400. And I honestly have no idea if she notices the color shift. She's happy, and because she's my family, I'm also happy because my quality of life is better when she's happy. All kidding aside, I do think Instax is meant to be a nonsense film. Looking at what that thing produces, there's no way a reasonable person would take Instax seriously.
I can't imagine it being any good.
Pretty sure her instax camera didn’t cost $400
So I guess she like the blue toned pics? But all kidding aside do you really think Instax is meant to be a nonsense film? Can you imagine if it was any good, like the decades older Polaroid emulsions?
It cost far less than $400. And I honestly have no idea if she notices the color shift. She's happy, and because she's my family, I'm also happy because my quality of life is better when she's happy. All kidding aside, I do think Instax is meant to be a nonsense film. Looking at what that thing produces, there's no way a reasonable person would take Instax seriously.
I can't imagine it being any good.
Mar 24, 2026 at 01:04 AM
p.1 #8The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.
Mar 24, 2026 at 02:08 AM
p.1 #9The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
freaklikeme wrote:
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.
I would have been all over this - like chez on a film is doing great thread - if it used Instax Wide film.
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.
I would have been all over this - like chez on a film is doing great thread - if it used Instax Wide film.
Mar 24, 2026 at 09:08 AM
p.1 #10The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Desmolicious wrote:
I would have been all over this - like chez on a film is doing great thread - if it used Instax Wide film.
How DARE you speak ill of Instax Wide! My Lomograflok keeps that line viable (probably).
freaklikeme wrote
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.How DARE you speak ill of Instax Wide! My Lomograflok keeps that line viable (probably).
Mar 24, 2026 at 09:35 AM
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p.1 #11The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
corposant wrote:
I would have been all over this - like chez on a film is doing great thread - if it used Instax Wide film.How DARE you speak ill of Instax Wide! My Lomograflok keeps that line viable (probably).
You misunderstood - I like da Wide. I would be into this camera if it used that.
Desmolicious wrote
freaklikeme wrote
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.You misunderstood - I like da Wide. I would be into this camera if it used that.
Mar 24, 2026 at 12:08 PM
p.1 #12The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Desmolicious wrote:
I would have been all over this - like chez on a film is doing great thread - if it used Instax Wide film.
Is the wide better film or is it just larger?
freaklikeme wrote
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.Is the wide better film or is it just larger?
Mar 24, 2026 at 12:46 PM
p.1 #13The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Desmolicious wrote:
corposant wrote
Desmolicious wrote
freaklikeme wrote
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.For people who want to use the wide film there is RF70 by Mint and also the lomograflok that can be used with large format cameras.
Mar 24, 2026 at 01:31 PM
p.1 #14The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
RoamingScott wrote:
Desmolicious wrote
“Returns within 7 days after delivery are only accepted for quality issues”Wow, way to stand by your product! We sold you a pile o junk, but you had no idea it was a pile o junk until you received it, but too late suckah!
I signed up and I am ready to pay. But I imagine I am one out of very few people for whom it makes a lot of sense.
I will update if they pick me.
Mar 24, 2026 at 01:39 PM
p.1 #15The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Here is a video that I made couple of years ago on using a zeiss nettar for instax:
https://youtu.be/ixbAmJEt8_E?si=VnJkNJDkGiljkNYs
Possible but a pretty big pain. This camera is a solution for this.
https://youtu.be/ixbAmJEt8_E?si=VnJkNJDkGiljkNYs
Possible but a pretty big pain. This camera is a solution for this.
Mar 24, 2026 at 01:43 PM
p.1 #16The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
freaklikeme wrote:
I would have been all over this - like chez on a film is doing great thread - if it used Instax Wide film.Is the wide better film or is it just larger?
Just a lot bigger.
Desmolicious wrote
freaklikeme wrote
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.Just a lot bigger.
Mar 24, 2026 at 02:13 PM
p.1 #17The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
freaklikeme wrote:
Desmolicious wrote
freaklikeme wrote
What? You guys don't think the world was crying out for a fussy little RF Instax camera? $400 seems like a bargain to me, but I'm holding out until I can order a blue one. The other colors are inferior and will no doubt taint my response to its use.It’s close to the size of FP-100C. If only it resolved and looked as good.
Mar 24, 2026 at 03:56 PM
p.1 #18The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
If I want to use a folding camera that uses cr@ppy instant film. I've got an SX-70 in the closet.
Mar 24, 2026 at 04:29 PM
p.1 #19The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Yes. maybe we should do another grand tour of the cr@p camera, but with cr@p film this time.
Mar 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
p.1 #20The TTArtisan 203T Folding Instax camera is real
Did anyone submit the form requesting to purchase the camera?
If yes, any response?
If yes, any response?
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:04 AM