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Instant Polaroid Printers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2 Provides NFC Smartphone Connection

— July 12, 2016 — Tech
The Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2 Polaroid printers provide instant tech-connected film prints of photos taken on a smartphone device. The printer is built to be compact, portable and near field communication-enabled for the simple printing of moments captured digitally on social media. The device provides a bridging between antiquated photography styles and modern technology.

While social media is the dominant way millennials share their photos with one another, the revival of film photography is a way consumers are seeking to make their digital memories more tangible. The INSTAX SHARE SP-2 is a portable, wireless and Bluetooth connected device that is no bigger than the Polaroid it prints. Consumers can upload photos from their smartphone via an app and print them instantly via the device.
Trend Themes
1. Instant Film Photography - The revival of film photography is creating opportunities for instant polaroid printers that connect to smartphones for easy printing of digital photos.
2. Tech-connected Printing - The integration of smartphones and instant printers, like the Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2, allows for instant, on-the-go printing of digital photos.
3. Digital-to-physical Conversion - Consumers seeking to make their digital memories more tangible are embracing instant polaroid printers that can print photos taken on their smartphones in a retro film style.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry has an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for instant polaroid printers that bridge the gap between digital and film photography.
2. Printing Technology - The printing technology industry can explore innovative ways to integrate smartphone connectivity into compact and portable printers to meet the demand for instant photo printing.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can develop and market devices, like the INSTAX SHARE SP-2, that provide seamless wireless and Bluetooth printing capabilities for smartphone users.
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