There’s also a “kid mode” that forces the camera to shoot at 1/400 for faster-moving action and “party mode” where flash is paired with longer shutter speeds for better-balanced low-light shots. The viewfinder also sports a nifty reflective coating, allowing it to act as a mirror while in front of the camera for framing selfies. This format has proven to be hugely popular and gives that classic instant photography look thanks to its square shape.

The SQ1 is Fuji’s entry-level Instax Square camera and is essentially a square version of its popular Instax Mini 11. For selfies you can engage an optical close-up mode by extending the lens barrel; this reduces the minimum focal distance down to just 0. With exposure compensation, a toggleable flash, shutter speeds ranging from 1/8sec to 1/400sec and a bulb mode, the Neo Classic offers the most control of any camera in the Instax range.The difference between this frame of film and a frame of 35mm film is that the film in an instant camera has all the chemicals needed to develop the image built into the film itself. Cameras that allow you to use AA batteries are a little more expensive to use (unless you bring rechargeables and a charger with you), but you can nearly always get hold of more AA batteries, which is a real advantage if you suddenly run dry. On the surface, the Now+ wouldn’t look out of place alongside its vintage counterparts, blending the iconic OneStep silhouette with softer, refined lines. Forget the ease and convenience of digital; analogue junkies love the tones, the look and the exciting air of unpredictability of instant camera prints. In fact, shaking a Polaroid picture can damage the image, as the shaking causes the film to separate – sorry, OutKast fans.

An always-on flash ensures your subject is always brightly lit in all lighting conditions, though it can be a touch overpowering in certain situations. The app is intuitively designed and allows you to trigger the camera remotely, set the self-timer and create double exposures.The close focus mode is ideal for arm’s length selfies and there’s even a handy mirror beside the lens to help you with framing.

Polaroid, meanwhile, currently produces i-Type film and the smaller Go format film for its modern crop of instant cameras, along with film compatible with select vintage Polaroid cameras. During our testing, we assess the camera’s build quality, functionality, user-friendliness and, importantly, the quality of the camera’s instant photo prints. Polaroid’s i-Type film is designed for its current camera lineup and comes in both colour and black and white. You get dedicated controls for the flash and self-timer, the ability to dial in exposure compensation, and it will even capture creative double exposures.Key specs – Film: Fujifilm Instax Mini; Power source: 2x AA batteries providing up to 100 shots; Lens: 60mm, f/12. Shutter modes: 1/2 – 1/250 automatic; Flash: Always on; Print development time: 2 minutes; Dimensions: 104 x 122 x 66.