Fujifilm is marking the 40th anniversary of its QuickSnap disposable cameras with two new models which will be available later this year.
The two models include a new waterproof model and another using black-and-white film.
The underwater Quicksnap Active will be released in early August, with the QuickSnap Black and White scheduled for a September release.
Fujifilm Japan said in a press release: “QuickSnap marks its 40th anniversary in July 2026 and has sold more than 1.7 billion units worldwide to date. Today, its unique characteristics, including the excitement of not knowing how photos will turn out until development and the distinctive, atmospheric quality of the images, continue to resonate with a wide range of users, particularly among younger generations.
“At this milestone, Fujifilm will launch two new products, QuickSnap Active’ and QuickSnap Black and White’, which further expand the range of shooting scenes and creative expressions with QuickSnap.
“The waterproof model QuickSnap Active’ enables underwater photography at depths of up to 10m (33ft). It can be used with ease in a wide range of active scenes, including at the beach or pool, during winter sports, and while camping, allowing users to capture the experience and excitement of the moment as they see it and preserve it in distinctive photographs.
“The QuickSnap Black and White model, featuring black-and-white film, enables users to capture refined black and white images that highlight the subject without the need for special settings or advanced techniques. It allows anyone to easily transform everyday moments into artistic photographs.”
The QuickSnap Black and White model contains film which can be developed in conventional C-41 chemicals, which means that it probably contains Ilford Photo XP2 Super film made by Harman Technology in the UK.
The waterproof QuickSnap Active, meanwhile, features ISO 800 colour film and has an outsized advance knob for operating underwater. It also does not include a flash.
Fujifilm Japan is also releasing a new QuickSnap Hand Strap to attach to the new models, and will release a new logo – resembling a disposable camera – for the QuickSnap range’s anniversary.
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Would much rather see them put a bit of public support into their range of pro films.
Perhaps Fuji can make reusable version…