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Fujifilm instax mini Link+ Smartphone Printer first look

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, has announced the introduction of the instax mini Link+™ (mini Link+) smartphone printer. The latest iteration in the instax™ Link series smartphone printer lineup, mini Link+ integrates even more instant photo technology into its free, downloadable instax mini Link™ smartphone app, with new features centered around inspiration, impact, and imagination, including new and enhanced print modes designed to capture both the aesthetic of the creator and the moment. They also launched a new evo Cinema camera.

“One of our favorite things about the instax mini Link™ series of smartphone printers is the breadth of options it delivers to creators,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “Users being able to print images from their smartphone’s camera roll has brought the joy of instant photography and the analog film experience to so many. With the introduction of mini Link+, we’re especially excited because the features will allow them to take their creativity and self-expression even further.”

Main Features: 

Simple Print Mode

With mini Link+, users can utilize Simple Print mode in the instax mini Link™ app to print photos directly from their smartphone’s camera roll, or even print out saved images from their Pinterest® account for some handheld inspiration.

Design Print Mode

This mode captures every detail in users’ images – from text to illustrations or other graphics, the images show the finest details with precision.

Simulation Mode

Simulation mode lets the user see what the photos will look like before they print, whether the image is going on a wall, a shelf, a table, or more, this mode lets you experiment with placement and style, to ensure your printed image fits your design plan.

Multiple Print Mode

Multiple Print Mode on the instax mini Link™ smartphone app lets users print up to 10 images3 they have previewed and selected in Simulation Mode – in a single step. This ensures smooth printing of images in the sequence the user selected, with no waiting. 

Frame Print Feature

With this feature, users can customize their images by applying a frame, adding a sticker, or even adding a text caption.


Video Print Feature

Within the instax mini Link™ smartphone app, the Video Print feature allows users to isolate the perfect frame within a video they have shot with their smartphone, and output that frame as a printed image3.

Bold Design

The mini Link+ smartphone printer is purposefully designed with a slim, easily portable form factor in a sophisticated black with a striking orange color accent. Additional features within the instax mini Link™ smartphone app include:

 

  • Remote shooting capability 
  • Collage Print functionality
    • Users can gather multiple images and print them in collage format on a single instax™ mini photo
  • Light/Dark user interface modes
  • instaxAiR Studio™ feature
  • Users can add 3D Augmented Reality effects before taking photos in the app 

Pricing and Availability

The instax mini Link+™ smartphone printer will be available on 28th January 2026 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of €150.00 (inc. VAT). Available at FUJIFILM stockists nationwide. For more product information, please visit https://instax.ie/cameras/mini-link-plus/

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Fujifilm mini Evo Cinema 3-in-1 Hybrid Instant Camera First Look

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, has announced the introduction of the instax mini Evo Cinema™ (mini Evo Cinema) hybrid instant camera. The mini Evo Cinema offers multiple ways for users to make highly personalized, one-of-a-kind content through still photos, short-form video (15-second clips), and instax™ mini photo prints via the free, downloadable instax mini Evo™ smartphone app. This 3-in-1 hybrid instant camera is designed to give users one of the most dynamic creative experiences the instax™ brand has ever offered. Also announced was their new smartphone printer.

“mini Evo Cinema offers the best of both worlds – the vintage look of an 8mm video camera, with all of the modern functionality of a hybrid instant camera now integrating photo, video, and print in one unique package,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “The mini Evo Cinema delivers a smooth, unique photographic experience that gives the user a myriad of ways to turn casual moments into unforgettable ones.”

Main Features: 

Eras Dial™

The mini Evo Cinema hybrid instant camera features a first for instax™ cameras – the Eras Dial™, which allows users to apply photo effects from 10 different eras to their image – from the grainy, pale tones of the 1930s, to a 1960s effect inspired by 8mm film cameras, to the vibrant colors of the 1980s, and to the sharp, rich imagery of the 2020s. Each era is designed to capture the look and feel of the imagery of that time. 

Degree Control Dial

Content created in each era can be fine-tuned with any of the 10 effects from the Degree Control Dial on the lens. By simply rotating the dial to precisely adjust color, contrast, and noise expression – users can create up to 10 creative variations per era. 

Frame Switch

Once an era is chosen and the intensity of the era is selected via the Degree Control Dial, users can continue to personalize by adding a frame to every shot or video clip utilizing the Frame Switch. There’s a frame for every era, each paying homage to the characteristics, media, and playback devices that defined that time.

CINE/STILL Modes

Users can easily switch between “CINE” and ”STILL” modes to capture either a video or photo, respectively, with ease. In CINE mode, users can shoot a series of clips – up to 15 seconds in total – and the camera will stitch them into one smooth video automatically. Via the free, downloadable instax mini EvoTM smartphone app, users can connect via Bluetooth® and extend video creations to 30 seconds by adding or reordering clips. 

Zoom Lever

The mini Evo Cinema features built-in digital zoom. The tactile Zoom Lever lets you dial up the intimacy of the shot or pull back for greater scope and more atmosphere.

 

“My Gallery”

Within the instax mini Evo™ app, the My Gallery section provides users a secure place to store the images and videos they create, segmented into categories including Favorites, Printed, Video, Photo, Projects. Through this function, users can also save printed images digitally to their smartphone’s camera roll, finished with the iconic instaxTM mini border.

Video Printing

Users can access videos via a one-of-a-kind instax™ mini instant photo printed with a QR code ready to be scanned and played back on a smartphone. Video is captured as standard at 600 x 800, and with the 2020 Era selection is captured at 1080 x 1440. 

Timeless Design

With sleek black, vertical grip design (inspired by Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”, an 8mm camera introduced in 1965); and analog-inspired details, this hybrid instant camera is meticulously crafted for those who appreciate tactile functions alongside beauty and elegance.  

Additional camera features include:

 

  • Remote shooting capability (via app)
  • Integrated Selfie Mirror and Self-Timer
  • 1.54-inch high-resolution LCD Monitor
  • Print Lever
  • The camera features an analog-style printing operation lever – lift and twist to print a photo.
  • Accessories
      • The mini Evo Cinema includes viewfinder and grip attachments, and a premium hand strap. 
  • USB-C & Micro SD Card Slots
  • Integrated flash/continuous light source

 

Pricing and Availability

The instax mini Evo Cinema™ hybrid instant camera will be available on 28th January 2026 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of €380.00 (inc. VAT). Available at FUJIFILM stockists nationwide. For more product information, please visit https://instax.ie/cameras/mini-evo-cinema/

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Viltrox Launches AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE Large Aperture Lens

Viltrox is delighted to announce the launch of the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE large aperture lens, which offers efficiency, durability and beautiful professional image quality. Versatile and powerful, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro full-frame lens offers stunning pro-grade resolution, a bright F1.4 aperture, fast autofocus, comprehensive control buttons, a reliable weather-sealed body, and exceptional video performance. Classic 50mm focal length delivers high-resolution images with minimal distortion and a natural lifelike perspective. The large F1.4 aperture captures sharp images in low light conditions, and delivers pure dreamy bokeh.

Pro-level optical design delivers astonishingly high resolution from center to edge, meeting the demands of high megapixel camera sensors. Therefore, this lens delivers incredibly sharp image detail, even after cropping or enlargement. Superior control of chromatic aberration ensures pristine reproduction across the frame, for clarity in extreme backlight and high-contrast scenes. This lens excels in distortion-free portraits, immersive and realistic street stories, detailed and deep close-ups down to 0.45m, and true lifelike landscape reproduction.

Ultra-large F1.4 masters light and bokeh

The large F1.4 aperture lets artists create a layered image through a shallow depth of field, a sharply rendering a captivating subject over dreamy background blur, with soft and dreamy bokeh and smooth focus transitions between image regions. The large aperture allows faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings, making it possible to capture refined, detail-rich images, even in low light.

Designed for perfect image reproduction

Precision engineered optical design features 15 elements in 11 groups to faithfully record phenomenal detail and clarity with edge-to-edge sharpness, even at maximum aperture. The UA (ultra-precision aspherical) element subdues onion-ring bokeh. Three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements correct axial chromatic aberration and prevent color-fringing. The high-strength metal body, smudge-resistant coatings, and weather-sealed construction protect the precision-crafted lens and ensure it is always ready for action.

Fast, quiet, stable auto-focus

Viltrox’s patented Dual HyperVCM system shifts into focus quickly and noiselessly, working together with the camera’s face and eye detection when required. For video, minimal focus breathing enables natural, professional-looking focus transitions.

More details and how to buy

For more information, please visit:
https://viltrox.com/products/af-50mm-f1-4-fe?ref=orbetcnl
Amazon Store US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZ8DR8S
Amazon Store Europe (stock available in early Nov):
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FSZ8DR8S

MSRP: $549 / €619 / £525 

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DragonTouch Digital Calendar/Photo Frame Review

The DragonTouch Digital Calendar/Photo Frame is an ideal tool or decoration for someone who has a busy schedule and wants to see nice photos when not working the fact it is touch screen make this even easier to use and there is an app to go along with keeping all things in sync

The build quality is also excellent and looks well on any desk or shelf and comes in a range of sizes, you could also wall mount this and with the included bracket you can place vertically or horizontally the choice is yours.

You can sync from several calendars not just Google for example and all works well having tested in both iPhone and Android devices.

The UI on the app is simple and the same for the UI on the frame itself making life so simple with editing option on screen without the need to pick up your phone or go to your laptop for example this also allows ease of use and others can be invited to use it too.

For me this is a great product executed well and something for anyone or the busy tech enthusiast in your life and an ideal gift, check the full hands on video review for what you can expect.

The eCalender App

  • 【All-In-One Smart Family Calendar】: Dragon Touch digital frame effortlessly organizes and tracks every family schedule with the crystal-clear 10.1″ touchscreen. Assign different colors and tasks to each family member, making family scheduling simpler and more intuitive.
  • 【Easy Setup and Auto-Sync】: Enjoy a user-friendly design that our smart picture frame allows for quick setup—just plug in, connect to Wi-Fi, and link your calendar to the Mobile App. Once synced, it seamlessly integrates multiple personal calendars (iOS, Google, etc.) into one unified interface. Authorize additional devices for even greater convenience.
  • 【Interactive Chores Chart & Dinner Planner】: Our digital calendar keeps housework organized and motivates family members, especially children, to develop healthy habits with an interactive chore chart. Display your family dinner plans to keep everyone informed and eliminate the daily “What’s for dinner?” question.
  • 【Manage from Anywhere】: Stay connected with the powerful eCalendar App. Access and manage your calendar on the go, with free features like a photo frame, chore chart, dinner plan, grocery list, and more. Paid functions like Magic Import offer advanced tools tailored for users with special needs.
  • 【Elegant Digital Picture Frame】: Transform your smart calendar into a stunning digital picture frame when not in use. Display cherished family photos on the clear touchscreen, bringing a touch of sophistication to any room as contemporary home decor.

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AKASO 360 Action Camera Review

The AKASO 360 Action Camera is their latest product on the market which is ideal for content creators and more in a small package that is portable and comes well equipped with goods on board.

There is also a selfie stick you can get with a tripod built in so this can be used in many scenarios at home and out and about and of course getting content for whatever it is you do personally.

In the box you get a nice pouch to store it in when not in use you also get two batteries which is great as most similar products come with one and slip in the option to get another battery and you also get a lens cloth and USB-C cable, you will need an SD card here which is not in the box which is standard with most equipment similar today most have these at home anyway and they are not expensive these days but having one in the box would have been nice.

The unit itself is robust with two camera lenses a door for your SD card and battery and has a tripod mount hole on the underside, there is a power key on the right side the camera door on the left alongside the USB-C port for charging the device it has a nice texture all round and the final important part on the device is the 2.29 inch touchscreen where you can check out all your settings and more which is also mirrored in the app itself. On our testing prior launch we used the testpilot app on iOS the app will be available on Android too.

Once you have your images and videos you can then use the desktop app or mobile app to edit and get creative with your videos, this is not my type of thing but after using this I can see the demand for such and now I will use this to get more involved with different ideas on videos my self and it is not that hard to get use to editing and creating your own style of videos on the AKASO 360 check the video below for more and what to expect..

AKASO 360 App

 

Outdoor action sports 

5.7K 360° video & 72MP photos – Capture every angle.
AI Tracking – Stay centered without touching the camera.
360° HorizonSteady – Smooth, level footage on rough terrain.
Invisible Selfie Stick – Create epic, drone-like shots hands-free.
Shoot First, Frame Later – Don’t worry about angles—edit freely after.
Dashboard Overlay – Useful for tech users into cycling, motorsports, or action data.

Creative and Travel Vlogging

Shoot First, Frame Later – Reframe the story in post with total freedom.
AI Tracking – Keep yourself in frame while staying in the moment.
Invisible Selfie Stick – Add cinematic third-person views.
DNG8 RAW Photo Mode – Rich details for pro-quality travel shots.
Mobile + PC editing – Create anywhere, anytime.
Smartclip templates – Turn clips into polished stories in minutes.

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Viltrox’s AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE: Affordable Pro-level Full Frame Portrait Lens

Viltrox is pleased to announce the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE, a new full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E-mount cameras. This is Viltrox’s first full frame lens in the company’s acclaimed Pro Series. It is precision-tailored to meet the exacting demands of advanced enthusiasts and working professionals who will only accept reliable, high-performance optics for portraiture and general photography.

An 85mm focal length has long been preferred by portrait photographers for its natural perspective and ability to isolate subjects while still providing a degree of versatility – from close-ups to full body shots. The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE adds to this by combining a wide F1.4 aperture with advanced optical design that maintains sharpness and clarity across the frame – even at its widest aperture.

The result is close to perfection in its class: a lens that offers both creative flexibility, with stunning bokeh effects, and dependable performance in a wide range of environments.

The Definitive 85mm Portrait Lens

As the definitive focal length for portrait artistry, the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro masterfully adapts to every owner’s creative vision – whether capturing intimate half-frame portraits, dynamic full-body compositions, or fleeting emotional nuances. Elevating Viltrox’s Pro series with its first full-frame lens, it features an advanced optical design including 15 elements and 11 groups, delivering exceptional sharpness and excellent control of coma aberration.

The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE leverages an ultra-large, precision aspherical lens. This achieves peak aberration control and onion ring control even at 1.4 aperture, delivering consistent sharpness from center to edge. The lens also includes three low-dispersion ED elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and nine high-refractive index elements that maintain clarity. Viltrox’s advanced nano-coating minimizes ghosting and flare, even in challenging lighting such as backlit scenes.

At F1.4 the lens produces the ideal shallow depth of field for portraiture: sharp and clear where focus is needed; soft, dreamy bokeh in out-focus areas; and smooth transitions between focal zones. This allows subjects to be cleanly separated from backgrounds without introducing distracting artifacts, while still delivering beautiful bokeh. The wide aperture also benefits low-light shooting, offering higher shutter speeds and lower ISO settings for clean, noise-free images in dimly lit conditions.

HyperVCM: Viltrox’s patented fast, quiet and smooth autofocus motor

Viltrox’s patented HyperVCM autofocus motor delivers exceptionally fast, quiet, and smooth focusing. In the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE, the dual HyperVCM motor outperforms traditional STM motors, offering significantly faster focus speed, lower focus noise, and superior precision. This translates to a 150% boost in focusing speed, enabling near-to-far focus shifts in just 100ms. With micrometer-level positioning accuracy, the lens achieves reliable focus even under extremely shallow depth of field conditions. Combined with real-time eye and face detection (compatible with a wide range of cameras), it maintains accurate focus on moving subjects. Crucially, the motor’s quiet operation and smooth, precise focus transitions ensure highly reliable video performance. When manual control is preferred, users can instantly switch via the dedicated AF/MF switch.

Easy to use, but flexible and tough

This lens is built for durability, without compromising handling. The full-metal body is robust at about 800 grams – but still provides balance and maneuverability to capture shots. Dust and splash resistance – via strategic seals and water-repellent coating on the front element – make it suitable for outdoor use in difficult conditions.

Professional handling features always improve workflow. In Viltrox’s AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE, these features include the customizable focus function button; an aperture ring click switch, switchable between stepped and stepless, which is ideal for hybrid photo and video use; and compatibility with the easy-to-use Viltrox App for firmware updates and function customization via USB C. The lens supports EXIF data transmission with compatible cameras, and accepts standard 77mm filters.

For photographers seeking a fast, high-resolution portrait lens with dependable autofocus, rugged construction, and full-frame optical integrity, the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE offers a compelling balance of precision, versatility, and value. It’s available now.

More details and how to buy

For more information, please visit: https://geni.us/8514fe_pr

Amazon Store:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QLT3L9

EU: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0F8QLT3L9

 

MSRP: US$598 / EU: €669 / UK: £569

Nikon announces the all-new Z5II, a powerhouse FX camera

Today, Nikon announces the all-new Z5II, a powerhouse FX camera for enthusiasts and a major leap forward for the Z5 line. An exciting all-rounder, the Z5II is a compact full-frame model packed with features inherited from professional Z series cameras. Users can let their creativity flourish with fast intelligent focusing, superb low-light capabilities, a bright electronic viewfinder, 4K UHD video, extensive control over colour, and refined ergonomics for more intuitive handling.

Bolstered by Nikon’s most powerful image-processing engine, the Z5II full-frame camera opens incredible possibilities for handheld shooting. An ultra-high ISO range, multi-subject detection with 3D tracking, and AF sensitivity down to -10 EV combine to deliver perfectly focused full-frame shots—even after dark. In addition, Nikon’s proprietary Focus Point VR can reduce image blur around the active focus point with up to 7.5 stops of Vibration Reduction image stabilisation in the centre of the frame, and up to 6.0 stops at the periphery.2,3

The compact Z5II is beautifully designed for confident full-frame shooting with a fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen and a 3000 cd/m high-luminance EVF that makes it much easier to compose in bright conditions. Creative controls for photos and video include a one-touch Picture Control button for previewing and switching between inspiring colour profiles in real time. Movie makers can record 4K N-RAW video straight to the camera’s SD memory card and users who want to colour grade, or unlock filmic looks with RED LUTs, can shoot footage in N-log, which allows more flexibility in post.

Nikon ergonomics ensure handling is instantly familiar to Nikon users, and Z5 upgraders benefit from a deeper grip and a more intuitive button layout. The compact Z5II full-frame camera also makes space for two SD card slots and boasts dust- and drip-resistance on a par with the acclaimed Z6III.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager, Nikon Europe says: “The Z5II jumps way ahead by packing some of the best technology from our pro-level cameras into a tough yet compact package. If you’re ready to begin your full-frame creative journey, this is the thrilling and affordable full-frame upgrade you’ve been waiting for.”

Summary of key features: Z5II

24.5 MP FX IBIS sensor: full-frame sensor with up to 7.5-stop Vibration Reduction in-body image stabilisation at the centre of the frame and 6.0 stops at the periphery. Focus Point VR prioritises stabilisation around the active focus point .2,3

Higher, cleaner ISO: maximum ISO sensitivity of 64000 for stills, and 51200 for video. Sophisticated noise reduction skilfully achieves cleaner low-light shots with rich saturation and plenty of detail.

Faster, sharper, smarter AF: the autofocus system is 68 % faster than the Z5 and sensitive down to -10 EV for powerful performance after dark. 1 Intelligent multi-subject detection and 3D tracking brings even greater accuracy.

High-luminance EVF: bright high-resolution viewfinder with max brightness of 3000 nits and 13 levels of brightness control.

Large, high-resolution vari-angle touchscreen: 170-degree viewing angle. The image, info displays, and menus auto rotate with the screen for smooth operation.

Cinematic video: get maximum detail with 4K/30p or go up to 4k/60p (cropped). Shoot N-RAW footage straight to the camera’s SD memory card and record in N-log to get more flexibility for colour grading.

One-touch Picture Control button: preview and apply inspiring colour profiles for photos and video in real time. Users can create and save their own Picture Control colour presets using Nikon NX Studio.

Camera-to-cloud connectivity with Nikon Imaging Cloud: automate photo storage and download image recipes from Nikon and creators directly to the Z5II.

Advanced AF-A mode: spots even the subtlest movement to go from AF-S (for still subjects) to AF-C (for moving subjects) as needed.

Up to 30 fps with Pre-Release Capture: nail peak action shots, even if they happen before the shutter is released.4

Better sound: equipped with a 3.5 mm socket for an external stereo mic, and a headphone socket.

Improved ergonomics: deeper grip for more stability, intuitive button layout, and two SD (UHS-II) card slots. Compatible with the MB-N14 power battery for vertical shooting, or to extend shooting time versus the Z5II battery alone.

Weather-proof build: lightweight (approx. 700 g, body only) magnesium-alloy body with dust- and drip-resistance on a par with the acclaimed Z6III.