Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In An Instant goes east in part one of this three part series in China! In this series premiere, we adventure through Shanghai and Beijing to uncover the unusual history of photography in one of the world's most populous countries. We also dive into a gigantic camera market to try and hunt for some classic Chinese cameras. Finally, we meet with a photography legend who has been a key part of both Chinese and Polaroid history.
Credits:
Writer/director/editor - Ben Fraternale
Cinematographer - Henry Thong (@HenryThong)
Translation Support - Rengu Zhang
Production Support - Jesse & Sonja Lin
20x24 Studio Shanghai - @林蔚健
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In An Instant goes east in part one of this three part series in China! In this series premiere, we adventure through Shanghai and Beijing to uncover the unusual history of photography in one of the world's most populous countries. We also dive into a gigantic camera market to try and hunt for some classic Chinese cameras. Finally, we meet with a photography legend who has been a key part of both Chinese and Polaroid history.
Credits:
Writer/director/editor - Ben Fraternale
Cinematographer - Henry Thong (@HenryThong)
Translation Support - Rengu Zhang
Production Support - Jesse & Sonja Lin
20x24 Studio Shanghai - @林蔚健
You can follow me on IG at instagram.com/the.instantgram and find us on Patreon here: patreon.com/inaninstantchannel
And, above all else, please for the love of gosh demolish that subscribe button. Grazie!
![Polaroid Sun 660 vs Impulse AF Showdown - Best Entry-Level Cameras [Instant Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jLCtb9mkmko/mqdefault.jpg "Polaroid Sun 660 vs Impulse AF Showdown - Best Entry-Level Cameras [Instant Review]
In the pantheon of Polaroid cameras, two classic plastic blasters have stood the test of time: the Polaroid Sun 660 and Impulse AF. On this ep we compare two of the best entry-level Polaroid cameras cash money can buy.
Shoutout to Upcycled Classics wildin on these 660 facelifts: https://www.upcycledclassics.com/
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On this episode, we redefine BIG for business with a 20x24 shoot for the ages. With a new spin on the ultra large format by Ethan Moses (Camerdactyl), we take a historic ride with his enormous custom camera for two days of astonishing photographic experiences.
Special thanks to Ethan (@Cameradactyl), Wyckoff Windows for hosting us the whole thing (@WyckoffWindows), Natt McFee & Matt Lucier for shooting the episode (@NattMcfee/@WhoIsMattLucier), Kyle Depew for cultivating this beautiful opportunity (@upsidewalkdown), and to all the folks who booked portrait sessions and came on down to the studio!
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![Polaroids Incredible 35mm Instant Film - Shooting Across The US [Instant Breakdown]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lxIYRDgR63I/mqdefault.jpg "Polaroids Incredible 35mm Instant Film - Shooting Across The US [Instant Breakdown]
Polaroid produced many incredibly innovative products, including the startlingly unique Polapan/Polachrome 35mm instant films! Today we take a look at this fabulous analog technology as we shoot it across the America.
Major shoutout to Nick Collingwood (@nickcollingwoodvintage) and Forrest Bourke (@forrest.bourke) for joining along in this video and shooting some Polachrome!
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![How Polaroid and Kodak Accidentally Gave Birth to Instax [Instant Breakdown]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mWdB180p4Ac/mqdefault.jpg "How Polaroid and Kodak Accidentally Gave Birth to Instax [Instant Breakdown]
Long told is the legendary origin story of Polaroid, but how the heck did Fujis Instax surge to such incredible popularity, seemingly out of no where? Dont worry, I explain it in the video.
Analog Talk Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-an-instant-with-ben-fraternale/id1251546502?i=1000473018238
Related Video: Instant Review: Fuji Instax 500AF (Coming Soon)
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![Projects on Polaroid: Vintage Roadside Signs in the NY Hudson Valley [Instant Shoots]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mciCP0ADLdM/mqdefault.jpg "Projects on Polaroid: Vintage Roadside Signs in the NY Hudson Valley [Instant Shoots]
For almost a year I have been scouring the Hudson Valley of New York in search of an era of design which was mostly washed away with time. Come along as we hunt for beautiful 50s & 60s signage and discuss shooting projects on Polaroid!
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![Game Boy Camera - The Best Instant Camera of All Time [Instant Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mdnI0P9WIhA/mqdefault.jpg "Game Boy Camera - The Best Instant Camera of All Time [Instant Review]
Though attempts have been made to suppress its status as the Greatest of All Time, the Game Boy Camera rises in this hotly anticipated review.
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![Fuji Instax SQ1 [Instant Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oaUwaT1fMRw/mqdefault.jpg "Fuji Instax SQ1 [Instant Review]
On this episode we take a look at the newest Instax camera from FujiFilm, the SQ1. Lets see if theres more to this lovely square object than meets the eye.
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