Fujifilm Square SQ62018

History

Released April 2018 as Fuji's analog Square-format Instax. Instax Square film was introduced 2017 with the SQ10 (a hybrid digital/analog camera that died quickly). The SQ6 was the all-analog response. Production ran six years until the SQ40 (2023) and Square SQ1 simpler variants displaced it. Color editions: Pearl White, Graphite Gray, Ruby Red, Blush Gold, Aqua Blue.

Why It Matters

The SQ6 brought back square-format instant photography, last popular with Polaroid SX-70 in the 1970s. The 62×62 mm image is roughly 35% larger than Instax Mini, with a properly square aspect ratio that suits Instagram-grid aesthetics. The mode dial gave users genuine control absent from cheaper Instax Square SQ1 and SQ40. Double exposure was the standout creative feature.

For 2026 buyers, the SQ6 used at $80–130 is a more capable Instax Square than the simpler SQ40 still in production — the SQ6 has the mode dial, double exposure, and manual bias. Trade-off: discontinued, parts service ending, CR2 batteries pricier than AAs.

Lenses & Accessories

Lens fixed. Three included close-up lens attachments (Selfie / Macro / standard). Standard Instax Square film cartridges.

Sample Photographers / Notable Use

• High-volume Instax-creative camera, 2018–2024.
• Frequent appearance in TikTok / Instagram instant-camera content.
• Used by lifestyle / wedding / event photographers as a guest-camera.

References

• Instax SQ6 product page
• DPReview: Instax SQ6