[Verification] This is what happened when I took a picture with "Utsurun desu" that expired 12 years ago

With the spread of digital cameras and smartphones, instant cameras have disappeared completely these days. Compared to digital cameras, it may be inferior in accuracy and usability, but it seems to be very popular because it can take pictures with taste.

Speaking of the pioneer of such an instant camera, it is Fuji Film's "Utsurundesu". 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of its release, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is still the "King of Instant Cameras" sold at convenience stores.

・This is a Utsurun that expired in 2004

When was the last time you used an instant camera? I'm sure many people will say "I haven't used it for a while". I'm sure there are some people who can't throw away their instant cameras because they can't throw them away.

Instant cameras, not just Utsurun, have expiration dates. But is it really the only way to throw away an expired instant camera? So this time, in 2004, I prepared a copy that expired 12 years ago and decided to verify it.

The QuickSnap I prepared was purchased at Yahoo Auctions. The price was 500 yen for a set of 5 expired instant cameras. Speaking of 2004, the Athens Olympics were held, the winter sonata became a big boom, and it was the year when the strike occurred due to the reorganization problem of professional baseball. It's been 12 years since then...is it cool? It's a photo run...!

・Verification started

First, I started taking pictures. The flash, which I was a little worried about, seems to work fine. After photographing people indoors, I quickly release the shutter outdoors. After taking 27 shots, I took it to a nearby camera store and had it developed on the condition that I would not complain even if nothing came out.

[Verification] valid 12 years ago This is what happened when I took a picture with an expired

About an hour later. Utsurundesu really takes pictures...? What's going on!? The curious result is...!

The result is...!!

The result was AAAAAAAAA!!

No problem (Momantai)! I can take a picture with plenty of time!!

Recently, I used QuickSnap (which is on sale now), but it's not inferior to it. "Is it a little dark?" On the other hand, if it's outdoors on a sunny day, it's possible to take pictures with a deeper taste.

・Can be used normally

According to the camera shop clerk, "Some customers bring older ones", "As long as it's not in the water, it's fine..." So it's safe to say that instant cameras have been proven to work even after their expiration date.

This is a QuickSnap born in 2004, which has completed its role brilliantly after 12 years. If you have an expired instant camera, why not try using it? However, the possibility that it will not work is not zero, so please do so at your own risk.

Reference link: Fuji Film "Utsurundesu" Report: P.K. Sanjun Photo: RocketNews24.

▼The room is dark, but the instant camera itself is like this.

▼ Even though the expiration date has expired 12 years ago, I was able to take perfect pictures, so if you have one, why not try it?

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