Instax and Polaroid Accessories
The accessories that matter for an instant camera are a case, spare film, an album or frame, and the right batteries. What to buy for Instax and Polaroid, and what to skip.
Instant Camera Accessories
Cases, frames, albums, batteries and other accessories for Instax and Polaroid cameras.
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Instax and Polaroid Batteries
The Instax Mini 12, 13 and 41 take two AA alkaline batteries; the Square SQ1 and SQ40 take two CR2. Current Polaroid cameras charge by USB, and vintage ones run on the film pack.
Polaroid Camera Cases
Polaroid cases are cut for one body. The Now and Now+ have the same width and height, and many cases list both; the Go and Flip need their own. Picks for each, plus Polaroid's own bags.
Polaroid Picture Frames
Most frames sold as "Polaroid" fit Instax Mini prints, not real Polaroids. Here are frames sized for i-Type and 600, Go, and Instax Mini, Square and Wide prints.
Instax Mini and Polaroid Albums
For Instax Mini prints, Veicevol's 432-pocket album is often found for about $14. Polaroid's own Photo Album holds 160 i-Type, 600 or SX-70 prints for $22.99. Go, Square and Wide have picks too.
How to Display Polaroid Pictures
Clip them on string, use magnetic frames, grid them in a big frame or keep them in an album. Wait 30 days before sealing Polaroids and keep them out of the sun.
Instax Mini Camera Cases
Instax Mini cases are cut for one body. Picks for the Mini 8 and 9 (same size, so one case fits both), Mini 12, 13, 41 and 99, plus hard cases that take several models.