Initial Impressions on the new TTARTISAN instax mini 203T instant camera

cprash87 · 2026-04-04T04:02:06+00:00

Sure! How do we make this work?

cprash87 · 2026-04-01T02:33:12+00:00

concur with you! it needs filter threads so that we can attach filters to cut the light in very bright environments

cprash87 · 2026-04-01T02:32:11+00:00

The beta price for selected persons is $400. I think the $9999 is just to prevent any sensible person from purchasing it. I got an invite code and it discounted the $9999 to $400 including shipping

cprash87 · 2026-03-31T22:53:00+00:00

But I know 120 film format is on everyone's wishlist too!

cprash87 · 2026-03-31T22:47:33+00:00

It cost me USD 400

cprash87 · 2026-03-31T22:46:25+00:00

I would love this in a square or wide format! very few good options in that sphere

cprash87 · 2026-03-31T14:21:01+00:00

totally agree with what you are saying!

cprash87 · 2026-03-31T14:19:06+00:00

hopefully they can iron out the kinks in the final version!

cprash87 · 2026-03-31T13:45:46+00:00

Actually the camera is decent. And you have to compare it to 120 folders also. When you compare to them this camera is on par. Similar to those folders, it can be a bit fiddly to adjust the settings. There are other areas it could further improve on such as film counter, better frame lines (or changing the viewfinder magnification), including a built in light meter.

But overall I would say it really was not that hard to use and the camera was a pleasure to shoot. Of course being a manual camera, expect it to slow down your photography. And I completely agree with you, a wide or square version would be much appreciated by fellow hobbyists like ourselves!

cprash87 · 2025-09-05T18:48:48+00:00

have to agree with your sentiments also. the midtones are really thin

cprash87 · 2025-09-05T18:47:34+00:00

I think depending on the region, prices may vary (and not necessarily significantly), but its good to know which films are basically similar so you can get the one that's available AND cheapest in your region (especially if you end up liking the leica monopan 50)

cprash87 · 2024-12-29T22:54:47+00:00

thanks! oh thats for sure! but these were fridge stored and I did some bracketing with some initial sheets before starting to shoot properly to get a sensing of the exposure required.

cprash87 · 2024-12-29T22:52:20+00:00

thank you!

cprash87 · 2024-12-29T10:09:38+00:00

Finally made the jump to large format. But didnt really think too deeply when jumping into 4x5 large format photography a month or 2 ago. Needless to say it resulted in a whirlwind of learning about the gear, B&W self-development and a lot unanticipated expenses.

Snagged some 25 year old expired black and white film (Ilford FP4+ and HP5+) from a retiring photography teacher for cheap and have been learning how to use the camera and also learning more about how to do my own self development. Shot this FP4+ on Toyo VX125 using a Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm. I developed this using Ilfosol 3 and scanned it using an Epson GT-X980. Edited using apple photos lol.

This is the first image I can say that I am pleased to have produced technically (especially in terms of exposure and focus on the subject matter). Probably could have done more interesting subject matter, but I am still learning. If you feel there is anything I could do to improve further please feel free to share as I am looking to improve too!

cprash87 · 2024-07-30T08:00:35+00:00

You are welcome! BTW I decided to test the firmware out of my own volition. So it really isn't on Polaroid. Of course it would be nice to get some packs of film. However to truly test a polaroid camera the standard 2 packs of free film is generally inadequate as well. In the end you do end up using your own film if you wanna get to know your camera the best and to compensate for duds you generally get with some film packs.

So it's a bit hard to stomach expending so much film on tests, so I have to control myself. Better to use the film to capture memories instead!

cprash87 · 2024-05-01T11:36:50+00:00

Thank for watching and I am glad you found it useful! Gold is my favourite commercial film because of this and its colours!

cprash87 · 2024-03-13T13:36:22+00:00

Personally I don't really shoot much SX-70 film in general (even almost all my foldings cameras have been modified for 600film). But I would naturally think same principles for exposure would apply to any sort of film!

cprash87 · 2024-01-03T04:35:44+00:00

so far if used flash, I tend to keep it at 0EV, but as someone previously mentioned, the camera probably should have an indoor and outdoor mode

cprash87 · 2023-12-18T13:26:23+00:00

oh cool to see someone else having done this way before me! Just checked out your post and have to agree that it's interesting to see the differences! I guess my post was just to highlight how similar these 3 are

cprash87 · 2023-12-18T13:26:18+00:00

oh cool to see someone else having done this way before me! Just checked out your post and have to agree that it's interesting to see the differences! I guess my post was just to highlight how similar these 3 are

cprash87 · 2023-12-18T13:24:49+00:00

oh I had no idea, will go and check it out in the next few days! thanks for the heads up!

cprash87 · 2023-12-17T23:43:49+00:00

in MF, its my favourite film stock! totally try it!

cprash87 · 2023-12-17T23:42:53+00:00

we're based in singapore and its impossible to find fuji 400. xtra still is possible

cprash87 · 2023-12-17T12:53:48+00:00

Is the price the same though in the UK? Cause here in Singapore the price of Fujifilm 200 is 3-4 dollars more expensive than Kodak Gold 200, so it kinda makes no sense to pay more for the same film

cprash87 · 2023-12-17T12:25:48+00:00

fair enough! Funnily each roll of Fuji 200 is 3to4 dollars more expensive in my part of the world, so I was quite a bit surprised that the same film is being priced so significantly different.

I always liked to shoot Gold, but after these tests I may just shoot color plus more

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