New from NONS Camera is an Instant Back that fits on Hasselblad 500, 501, and 503 series cameras. The Instant Back takes Fujifilm Instax Square film and allows you to shoot the Hasselblad as usual without making any adjustments to the viewfinder or focusing screen.
The Instant Back adopts much of the design features that you’ll see in NONS’s instant camera lineup. It’s powered by a 2040 mAh Li-ion battery chargeable through a USB-C port. A small display on top of the device shows users the film counter alongside the battery status.
Instead of ejecting the film automatically, it’s up to the user to decide when to engage the electric motor with the press of a button. This allows for multiple exposures on one piece of film and greater creative possibilities.
A darkslide is included with the Instant Square Back to protect loaded film while attached to a camera, but NONS says it will only temporarily protect from light leaks if unattached. If removing the instant back from the camera with loaded film, they recommend placing it in a light-tight container as quickly as possible.
NONS Camera have published a Youtube video demonstrating how the Instant Back operates. Check it out here:
At the moment, the Instax Square Film Back is available for pre-order priced at $259 USD or $279 USD without the initial discount. It incldues a 1-year warranty and is estimated to start shipping in September 2023. While the company has confirmed compatibility with the 500, 501, 503 series cameras, they don’t guarantee it will fit other Hasselblad models. For more information or to check out the pre-order sales, head to NONS Camera’s website linked here.
If you’d like to read more about NONS Cameras, check out this review on their SL660 we did here on 35mmc.
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Stelios Themelakis on NEWS: NONS Camera Releases Instant Back for Hasselblad using Fujifilm Instax Square Film
Comment posted: 11/08/2023
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David Hume on NEWS: NONS Camera Releases Instant Back for Hasselblad using Fujifilm Instax Square Film
Comment posted: 13/08/2023
Eric on NEWS: NONS Camera Releases Instant Back for Hasselblad using Fujifilm Instax Square Film
Comment posted: 14/08/2023
Ian H on NEWS: NONS Camera Releases Instant Back for Hasselblad using Fujifilm Instax Square Film
Comment posted: 16/08/2023
If it can produce sharp images I'd be very keen to get one. Price looks ok. It's a shame it looks unwieldy compared to the sleek look of the Hassleblad, but hopefully future versions will improve this. I hope Fujifilm release a 200 (say) version of the current Instax film, the narrow lattitude and 800ASA is a bit rubbish.
Good on Mint and Nons for continuing to develop niche Instant cameras.
Hannah Gimblett on NEWS: NONS Camera Releases Instant Back for Hasselblad using Fujifilm Instax Square Film
Comment posted: 09/09/2024
Thank you for the helpful article.