However, Im not fully sold on the SL660, being charmed and unconvinced in equal measure.
Its also one of, if not the most, expensive instant cameras available.
Pricing for the Nons SL645 starts at $539 / 541.
The ‘correct’ orientation to shoot with the Nons SL660.
We’ll update this review if and when pricing and availability for Australia are confirmed.
Theres an optical viewfinder with through-the-lens display, so the perspective is correct to the attached lens.
The display is dim, but I like its grainy filmic quality.
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The Nons 35mm f/2.8 lens I had has a 52mm thread.
The ‘reflective’ exposure meter calculates an evaluative reading for the whole frame.
This is no pocket camera.
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Stylistically I like the pronounced shutter button.
However, its all too easy to press it unintentionally, which results in a wasted print.
I almost lost that screw-on button, too, as it unthreaded itself more than once.
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Rival instant cameras like the Instax SQ40 are restricted to a built-in, low-cost lens.
Well, yes and no.
Get the right manual lens, however, and great fun can be had.
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That counts out most modern DSLR lenses from Canon, Nikon and Pentax.
(I also had a great struggle removing the adaptor ring from my Nikon lens after use.)
Besides Nons' own lenses, an old Canon EF lens with aperture ring makes the most practical sense.
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Apply this knowledge about the camera’s exposure metering and most your shots will come out fine.
You also need to understand the limitations of Fujifilm Instax film.
There’s a standard hotshoe to attach an optional flash.
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Once your shot is ready, you hard-press the eject button and out pops the print.
This manual-eject control also enables a multi-exposure function.
But if you’re equipped with accessories and willing to experiment, great results can be achieved.
Should I buy the Nons SL660?
This is as bulky as instant cameras come.
You’re on a budgetWe think the SL660 is the priciest instant camera around.
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
(Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)
