# Instant Polaroid Printers The Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2 Provides NFC Smartphone Connection By M | Published 2016-07-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-printers References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/fujifilm-instax-share-sp-2-instant-film-photo-printer/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GTKG6RA/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The [Fujifilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3) INSTAX SHARE SP-2 [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-i2) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Film Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3.md) - [Wide-Format Mobile Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-wide.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Palm-Sized Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-pal.md) - [Instant Action Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-ace-pro-2-pocket-printer.md) - [Digital-Film Hybrid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm.md) - [Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-smile.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md)