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Tech Review – Instax Mini Evo camera

The Instax Evo mini camera is the latest camera on offer which is a cool gadget to have at your disposal, most of us today use our smartphones to take images and in most cases they go no further than your phone or else stored on your pc or a drive but with this camera you can print out the moments captured on your phone and indeed with the camera itself which allows for plenty of creativity before you even take the picture and then more after.

This camera features 10 integrated lens modes and 10 filter options, offering 100 different combinations for photographers to express themselves creatively with unique, one-off shots.

Instax Mini Evo front

There is lots of filters and other options to toy around with here to on the Instax Mini Evo and I have been carrying about with me over the last few days and found it a joy to use and it has a simple UI to work through too and of course their app which we go through in detail in the video review below.. You can see the unboxing HERE

For me over the years I use my smartphone to take images but rarely a camera unless I use one from Instax which I have been over the last few years I find it nice that I can print an image there and then and not only that but share with others should they want a copy of the image, the only caveat here with such cameras is the cost of prints but I find these cameras would be more useful in treasured moments or ones created so buying packets of film every week would not really be the case.

Instax Mini Evo Top

What makes this camera fun is the options available for the user with the filters and more unlike other cameras you have a screen to use and options built in here to which allows you get the full feature set available and not just a limited standard list of settings, The build quality of the camera is robust and I like the overall design, more compact than other models it is more portable and I really the the silver buttons and controls which gives the unit a nice two tone effect and looks more on the premium side.

Instax Mini Evo Back

There is also a option to mount the camera on a tripod which some will find a real treat, this can be used for timed photos or group photos etc with the remote option on the app and more, Overall the image quality is decent but not to the full value your phone or the camera itself might take but this is not what the intent of the camera is, the camera is easy to use given all the options on it and ideal for those who like photography in general and even novices and overall if you just want to snap a photo and print this is what you need.

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First look at the FUJIFILM Instax mini Evo camera

The latest from FUJIFILM has just landed and it is the all new Instax mini evo which has just launched here in Ireland, These cameras are very popular and we have been a big fan of them and look forward to checking this latest model out, today we take a quick tour of the device and see what it is in store and what is on offer, there is of course and app to go along with the new camera and it is packed with options too but check out the unboxing below and if you have any questions feel free to ask and as always a FULL HANDS ON review will be here soon.

10 integrated lens modes x 10 film effect filter options = 100 ways of expression

mini Evo combines classic form with modern function, offering a variety of features that instax users have come to expect, with a few new twists. This camera features 10 integrated lens modes and 10 filter options, offering 100 different combinations for photographers to express themselves creatively with unique, one-off shots.

 

Display on the Instax Mini Evo

Selfies, Storage, and More

The mini Evo camera also features a 3-inch LCD screen on the back of the camera to allow users to select images, add frames, edit, print, and adjust image settings, supported by a built-in Lithium ion battery which powers the camera to take up to 100 shots. A Micro SD card slot ensures there’s plenty of room to store images for later enjoyment, while the selfie mirror helps users get that perfect selfie every time.

New Film Variety Available

Accompanying the launch of mini Evo will be the launch of the new instax mini Stone Gray instant film, a new contrast on the traditional white-bordered look. The stylish gray border provides eye-catching contrast against vividly printed images. Instax mini Stone Gray instant film will be available in a single pack with 10 exposures.

Pricing and Availability

The mini Evo will be offered in a classic, black and silver combination finish and will be available for purchase today at €199.99 SRP. The new instax mini Stone Gray instant film is also expected to be available for purchase also today for €9.99 SRP. The mini Evo will be available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide. Find out more on instax.ie.

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Fujifilm printlife@home exhibition: Tens of thousands of photos from members of the public showcase life in Europe in 2021

More than 35,000 photos from 21 countries complete this year’s Fujifilm’s printlife@home digital exhibition, an exhibition where every picture tells a story – continuing Fujifilm’s 15-year history of hosting public photo exhibitions.

From August to December 2021, Europe’s public has submitted photos to an exhibition open to everyone, regardless of the quality of the photographer or whether their photos are shot on smartphones or digital cameras.

Receiving more than 35,000 submissions from across the continent, the result is an exhibition that provides a unique snapshot of 2021. The exhibition shows that despite living through the second year of a global pandemic, creating new memories with family, friends, and loved ones have never been more important.

Throughout printlife@home, Fujifilm has also celebrated the most creative contributions and meaningful stories by choosing five Photos of the Week, with 90 prizes awarded overall. A selection of the best of these Photos of the Week, selected by a Fujifilm jury, is just a tiny snapshot of life shared by Europe’s public.

 

 

 The entire printlife@home exhibition is available to view online here.

Each photo uploaded has also had the opportunity for this memory to be preserved in print through the myFUJIFILM platform and other local Fujifilm print offerings. The result has also seen displays of photos created at home to look back at memories through the power of photo prints, giving comfort and happiness to many through difficult times.

Toshi Iida, President and Managing Director of FUJIFILM Europe GmbH said:

“This year’s Fujifilm printlife@home exhibition is a unique collection of truly memorable photos that tell the story of Europe in 2021 through the eyes of the public. So many of us have returned to old photos to remind us of what life was like before COVID-19, but what we see in this exhibition is how the power of photography continues to capture and preserve memories for years to come, with each photo telling its own unique story.

“Overall, we don’t just see how daily life has changed and continues to change because of the pandemic, but we are inspired by how the public have sought to return to normal, with a big focus on culture, travel, fun and family life emerging from more than 35,000 photos submitted.”

 

After Fujifilm’s global 100,000 Photos exhibition was postponed in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, printlife@home launched in Europe in 2020 to provide a way for amateur, professional and hobbyist photographers to connect with each other. In 2020, more than 10,500 photos were uploaded, giving a unique insight into the stories emerging across the continent.

Fujifilm’s 15-year history in mass public participation photo exhibitions has seen the 100,000 Photos exhibition tour across various locations, from Japan and Malaysia to France and the USA. Earlier this year, 500 photos entered into printlife@home were also showcased in an on-site exhibition at The Photography Show in Birmingham, UK, in September 2021.

FUJIFILM Launch PrintLife Digital Exhibition with Chance to win INSTAX CAMERAS and Photo Printing Vouchers

Following last year’s successful digital exhibition and a 15-year history of hosting public photo exhibitions, Fujifilm has today launched its second printlife@home exhibition to tell the stories behind the photos taken over the last year in Europe.

 

After long lockdowns across Europe, photography has been firmly established a key part of collecting new memories as families, friends and loved ones begin to reunite with one another. Every photo tells a story, and Fujifilm is calling for these stories to be shared in this year’s printlife@home exhibition. 

Launching on August 2nd, members of the public across Europe can submit their photos to Fujifilm’s second virtual photo exhibition until 5 December 2021 on www.fujifilm-printlife.eu. The exhibition is open to everyone, irrespective of whether their photos are shot on a smartphone or a camera.

Creating and looking back at memories through the medium of photography has provided comfort and happiness to many through these difficult periods, so Fujifilm wants the public to not only share their special snaps but also their arrangements or displays of photos at home to provide the feeling of walking through personal galleries, providing the perfect storytelling setting.

 

David Honey, General Manager Photo Imaging at Fujifilm Europe, said:

“Over the last 18 months, so many of us have returned to old photos to remind us of what life was like before the global pandemic, searching for the comfort of nostalgia. At Fujifilm, we strongly believe in the power of photography to capture and preserve memories for years to come, with each photo telling its own unique story. Whether you consider yourself a professional photographer or you prefer to capture your own memories on your smartphone camera, printlife@home is open to all to share these stories. 

printlife@home is open for any member of the public to enter and Fujifilm is looking to celebrate the most creative contributions and meaningful stories by choosing five Photos of the Week. Winners, selected by an independent jury, will not only have their photos profiled by Fujifilm but will also receive a voucher of €200, €150 or €100, or currency equivalent, to spend on photo printing products, or instead opting for an instax mini 40 or instax mini 11 camera, both with instax mini film provided to have everything needed to get creative and shoot beautiful instant prints. 

 

After Fujifilm’s global100,000 Photos exhibition was postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, printlife@home launched in Europe in 2020 to provide a way for amateur, professional and hobbyist photographers to connect with each other. More than 10,500 photos were uploaded, giving a unique insight into the stories emerging across the continent.

 

David Honey, General Manager Photo Imaging at Fujifilm Europe, said:

“Last year’s exhibition really demonstrated the simultaneously shared and unique experiences we have all been through over the last 18 months, giving focus to the varied cultures, roles and identities emerging from the hundreds of thousands of uploaded photos. The printlife@home exhibition provides a unique snapshot into how daily life has changed – and continues to change – using the creativity of photography. We want to continue this discovery journey this year and look forward to seeing and reviewing the thousands of entries we hope to receive.”

Fujifilm’s 15-year history in mass public participation photo exhibitions has seen the 100,000 Photos exhibition tour across various locations, from Japan and Malaysia to France and the USA. This year, 500 photos entered into printlife@home will also be showcased in an on-site exhibition at The Photography Show in Birmingham, UK in September.

Tech Review – FujiFilm Instax mini 40 camera. #FujiFilm #InstaxMini40

I am not a huge camera fan and I hardly use a proper camera if you will I have always been one to use my mobile phone and this was due to Nokia devices such as the Lumia 1020 for example and it pretty much has been the same since until Nokia/ Microsoft left the scene then I moved onto other devices and back to Nokia branded devices when HMD took the helm. I hold a huge collection of these phones and other brands and they have been pretty much the staple for photography and video for me and I know many others in the same boat and it will always be that was since mobile phones have got so good with their cameras.

I am a retro fan and collector when it comes to many things in life, phones is my main favourite then trainers and watches and I have amassed a huge collection over the years and these still grow today and this is why I like the Instax cameras and this model in particular even more so. These cameras are a niche product but a large niche and I can see why people love them, The INSTAX SQUARE SQ1 MINI LINK and MINI LI PLAY are previous models I have tested and have went down really well with 85K views alone on You Tube and over 250K site views combined which shows there is interest in these products and I can understand why and that is from someone who is not a DSLR/Camera fan to begin with but understands the technology behind such but they just never appealed to me but these cameras do.

It is a big camera lets not mistake this it is cumbersome you have to carry film with you it will take up room in your bag but the thing is you get your images there and then, when was the last time you actually went and got films developed?? Go on I will wait for that answer..  We are so immersed in our mobile phones today and even before the pandemic struck I really cant remember when I seen someone with an actual proper camera in their hand apart from tourists on O Connell st bridge and they where huge DSLR cameras and they both tie in together here when it comes to size but the outcome is different.

Ok so the deal overall here is this is a retro camera that takes decent images pending the conditions and it is a simple click and go, no messing around with settings like your phone or standard camera and so on, I find that things closer to the lens come out better and sharper and bright conditions the best but for a night out or a trip to the park or sea this is great for getting those family shots etc, the only caveat here is that film is expensive and at times images can get blown out but it is a really nice camera to have at your disposal and is fun to use and most importantly you get a credit card sized photo there and then rather than having to wait for them to be developed.

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@FujifilmX_UK launches the all new timeless instax mini 40, We take a look. #instaxmini40 #fujifilm

FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its new instax mini 40 instant camera. Alongside today’s debut of instax mini 40, Fujifilm is also launching a new mini film variety, “Contact Sheet”, which mimics the look of a classic film contact sheet and adds a new twist to the popular instax mini film series.

“With its classic, chic styling, the new instax mini 40 is for anyone who loves to take and share photos.” said Toshi lida, President, FUJIFILM Europe. “Designed to be easily portable, instax mini 40 is finished with a high-quality texture that comfortably fits in one hand. The lustrous black camera body is accented with silver touches, resulting in a sophisticated, timeless look, synonymous with Fujifilm’s iconic approach to camera design.”

instax mini 40 key features include:

Automatic Exposure function for better pictures any time of the day

The Automatic Exposure function automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, and optimizes the shutter speed and flash output according to the scene. It allows even beginner instax users to take photos that are automatically exposed properly regardless of interior or exterior conditions, producing high-quality photo prints on-the-spot.


Selfie Mode for quicker and easier selfies

Users can activate the Selfie Mode, perfect for taking selfies and close-up shots, by simply pulling out the front-end edge of the lens after powering the camera on. This makes it easier than ever before to take selfies and close-up pictures.

“Contact Sheet” instant mini film

Also accompanying the launch of instax mini 40 is “Contact Sheet” instant mini film. In a homage to classic film photography, “Contact Sheet” simulates the look of a photographer’s contact sheet when processed film strips are ‘contact’ printed. As with all instax film, “Contact Sheet” will be available with 10 exposures per cartridge.
instax mini 40 joins a fun and versatile lineup of instax instant cameras and smartphone printers. 

Fujifilm’s instax mini 40 instant camera will be available at a SRP of €100.00 and will be available to purchase at FUJIFILM stockists nationwide from 21st April 2021.  instax “Contact Sheet” mini film will have a suggested retail price of €11.50 and will also be available at FUJIFLIM stockists nationwide from 21st April 2021. Checkout the first look and unboxing below. 

For more information about instax mini 40 visit http://www.instax.ie/mini40

 SPECS

Film FUJIFILM instax mini instant film (sold separately)
Lens 2 components, 2 elements, f = 60 mm, 1:12.7
Viewfinder Real Image finder, 0.37x, with target spot
Shooting Range 0.3m-∞

Selfie Mode (0.3 m – 0.5 m)
Shutter Release Programmed electronic shutter release, 1/2 to – 1/250 sec. Slow synchro for low light
Exposure Control Automatic;: Lv 5.0 – 14.5, (ISO 800)
Film Ejection Automatic
Film Developing Time Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Flash Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment), 

Charging time: 6.5 sec or less (when using new batteries), Effective flash range: 0.3 – 2.7m
Auto Power off time After 5 minutes
Power Supply Two AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6)

Capacity: Approximately 10 instax mini film packs of 10 exposures each
Others Includes film counter and film pack confirmation window
Dimensions & Weight 104 mm x 121 mm x 65 mm. 330g. (without batteries, strap, and film pack)
* Specifications are subject to change for improvement

mini format film CONTACT SHEET

Screen Size 62mm×46mm (L x W)
Film Size 86mm×54mm (L x W))

Unboxing and Review – The FUJIFILM instax SQUARE SQ1 Camera. #FUJIFILM #Tech #instaxSQUAREQ1

FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its instax SQUARE SQ1 Instant Camera. The latest addition to the instax line-up is an analog, square camera that creates square format instant prints at 1.5 times the size of its instax mini counterparts. instax SQUARE SQ1 introduces a minimalist, user-friendly square camera body design and key features include Automatic Exposure and One-Touch Selfie Mode.

 

instax SQUARE SQ1 combines everything that instax fans love about the mini’s cool, modern style and functionality with the larger, vibrant output of our square film.  instax SQUARE SQ1 is designed for instax’s creative community of fans, as the perfect companion to help them to create compelling new instant prints.

 

 

“With the new instax SQUARE SQ1, you bring the romance of film back into the day where the results are instant, and the memories are tangible,” said photographer, skateboarder, and creator Sierra Prescott. “I like that it’s compact enough that I can take it anywhere, durable enough to toss in my backpack. And with the new twisty selfie mode, wide enough to fit more of what I love in the frame. You get a fully developed, larger square print in 90 seconds and a deep vibrant colour that I just love. It’s simple to use and a rad addition to every hang.”

 

 

instax SQUARE SQ1 Features:

 

Automatic Exposure 

This function automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, and optimizes the shutter speed and flash output according to lighting conditions. It allows even those who are new to instant photography to take photos that are automatically properly exposed regardless of conditions, producing clearer and more vibrant instant prints on the spot.

 

 

One-Touch Selfie Mode

Along with its built-in selfie mirror, instax SQUARE SQ1’s One-Touch Selfie mode is designed specifically for selfies and close-up shots, setting the best focus and exposure for the shot by changing the position of the lens when activated. Activation is simple, by rotating the lens from ‘On’ to ‘Selfie’ mode. 

 

New film options

Also accompanying the launch of the instax SQUARE SQ1 are two new instax instant film varieties; instax SQUARE Rainbow film and instax SQUARE Monochrome film, designed so that instax fans can bring even more creativity to their instant photography.

 

Instax SQUARE SQ1 will be available in Terracotta Orange, Glacier Blue, and Chalk White on 30th September 2020, at an SRP of €130.00 (inc VAT). instax SQUARE Rainbow film will have an SRP of €12.00 (inc VAT) and instax SQUARE Monochrome film will have an SRP of €13.50 (inc VAT) and will also be available from 30th September.  Available at FUJIFILM Ireland Stockists nationwide / www.instax.ie

 

Fujifilm Launches “instax mini 11” #FUJIFILM #InstaxMini11 #Photography #Tech

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) today announces the launch of “instax mini 11” (mini 11) a stylish renewal of the popular mini model. It is the latest addition to the “instax” series of instant cameras, allowing users to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

The “instax” series of instant cameras, launched in 1998, now offers a wide variety of models that cater to diverse user needs in over 100 countries worldwide including Japan, Europe, Americas, China and Southeast Asia. The popular instax range has fans worldwide, especially those who love being able to print and share a precious moment immediatley!

 

The new mini 11 is the first entry model to feature the “Automatic Exposure” function, in which the camera automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, and optimises the flash output according to the condition. Another feature that makes taking instax photos even easier than ever is the Selfie Mode, which is ideal for selfie kings and queens!

The body of the camera has had fresh, revamped look. In addition to it being thinner and lighter than the previous model, the mini 11 sports a rounded body design that fits perfectly in users’ hands! The mini 11 is available in five pale tone colours – Blush Pink, Sky Blue, Charcoal Gray, Ice White and Lilac Purple. The camera also comes with two replaceable accessories for the shutter button to style the button’s looks according to users’ preference.

The new instax mini 11 is available from Fujifilm stockists nationwide at an RRP €80 (prices may vary by retailer).