FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division,today announced the introduction of its new instax mini 41™ Instant Camera (“mini 41”). Updated with a stylish new look and improved functionality over its predecessor, instax mini 40™, including advancements in parallax correction and automatic flash control.
“The mini 41 is made for image makers who care about both form and function,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “mini 41 takes everything our consumers loved about mini 40 and levels up with enhanced performance and a modern design update – it’s easy to carry, easy to use, and matches the stylish aesthetic so many of our users bring to their photography.”
Key mini 41 features include:
Automatic Exposure functionality
The Automatic Exposure function automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, optimizing the shutter speed and flash output according to the scene. It allows users to produce high-quality photo prints on-the-spot in a variety of interior or exterior environments.
Close-up Mode with Parallax Correction
The mini 41’s close-up mode features Parallax Correction, which helps center close-up images (including selfies) by adjusting the position of the ‘focus’ mark to the lower left of the frame.
Updated, easily portable design
Building off the classic design elements of its predecessor, the textured, tactile body of mini 41 provides secure, ergonomic grip, and the subtle metallic-like finish and orange color accents add unique design elements to the camera body.
Pricing and Availability:
The instax mini 41™ joins a fun and versatile lineup of instax™ instant cameras and smartphone printers. Fujifilm’s instax mini 41™ instant camera will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €110.00 (inc, VAT). It will be expected to be available for purchase from 17th April 2025 at FUJIFILM retailers nationwide.
The instax WIDE Evo Hybrid Camera has been the latest camera I have been testing over the last few weeks and as always with instax it is a step back in time but current and if you are a fan of all things nostalgia you know the drill with these cameras we have been reviewing for some years now.
This camera again is bug but so what, might not be ideal to put in your bag but doable for some if you are one to take photos when out with your friends and family it is a talking point when taken out so and people do not realise instant photos can still be done like rather than take one on your phone have this camera at hand and get your photo there and then.
There is lots going on with the WIDE Evo hybrid when it comes to features and several buttons to mess around with for me an overkill I am a point and shoot but having played around with this I can see why these features are there and again I am not one to edit photos once taken either but there is features galore all listed below and the editing options at hand.
With the big screen you see more and you also have wide angle shooting with this camera it is pretty cool all the options here and the array of buttons to play around with is a photographers dream. You have your focus lens, You have ten lens effects and ten film effects to begin with the dial on both sides you can scroll through them all we demo all this in the video review and also some of this in the unboxing video
There is a button up top for film style too with cool effects and then you have the lens to chose effects that suit you then you move down to the navi key and other buttons under the LCD display for more options and of course in image editing options, there is so much here to do for the real photography enthusiast. You have a dedicated shutter key this time it is not a button but a lever I would call it and below is the wide angle switch and you can notice the difference here unlike you can even on some phones today. You get your power on/off dial too this time rather than a button.
The stand out feature probably is the print crank which takes you back to days of old here and again people were somewhat looking at me funny when I took it out one night explaining to them how this works and what these cameras do.
You can add a micro SD card if you want and again print images from this and connect to the app if you wish and of course connect to their printers which is also cool. as for the image quality it is decent you can load them on to your laptop if you like and scroll through them there or the screen on the camera itself you have the best of both worlds here you can also connect to your phone and share.
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Features
Integrated Wide Angle Option
WIDE Evo features the widest lens on any instax™ instant camera, at 16mm. Users can choose to take images at the standard width, or opt for Wide-angle Mode, which maximizes the camera’s lens capabilities to get all of the action into the photo.
10 Lens Effects x 10 Film Effect Options
Like the instax mini Evo™ instant camera, WIDE Evo features 10 lens effects and 10 film effect options, offering 100 different combinations for users to express themselves. WIDE Evo adds Degree Control, which allows the user to determine the degree to which each lens effect is applied to their image.
Enhance The Look Of The Image
WIDE Evo offers 6 film styles to customize images even further, with options including normal, a cinematic look with black bars across the top and bottom of the image, a classic film strip look, a traditional date/time stamp format, a contact sheet look, or a vintage collodion process effect.
Selfies, Storage, and More
WIDE Evo also features a 3.5-inch LCD Monitor on the back of the camera to allow users to view added effects and edits and is supported by a built-in Lithium-ion battery which enables the camera to print up to 100 images per charge, depending on the specific use case. A Micro SD card slot (Micro SD Card sold separately) ensures there’s plenty of room to store additional images for later enjoyment (approximately 45 images can be stored in the camera’s internal memory), while the Selfie Mirror helps users nail selfies every time.
Film Styles
Exercise your creative control with five film styles (plus standard output). From cinematic to date stamp to film strip, each one delivers a unique analog-like effect burnt into the image to set your pictures apart.
Normal / Cinematic / Collodion Process / Contact Sheet / Date Stamp / Film Strip
Degree Control Dial
Satisfy your vision with the Degree Control Dial. Simply twist the lens to play with your chosen lens effects, creating subtle or dramatic images (and everything in between).
Wide-angle Lens
The instax WIDE Evo™ expands your view to capture more of the action, as it happens. And by using a single compact lens, whether Wide-angle mode is switched on or off, image quality is truly impressive.
Design Focused
Analog aesthetics
Finished in a modern, yet sophisticated design, and sporting a premium charcoal grey body with jet-black colour accents, this hybrid camera looks as good as it shoots.
Print Crank
Reminiscent of an analog experience, rotate the print crank located on the side of the camera to begin the printing of your latest creations.
Shutter Lever
Press the shutter lever down and feel the satisfying, responsive ‘click’ of the shutter as each photo is taken. Want to ‘lock’ the focus? Half press the lever.
Lens Cap
A premium lens needs a premium lens cap to protect it when not in use. Which is why the instax WIDE Evo™ comes with a handy detachable lens cap.
Wide-angle Switch
Effortlessly switch from wide-angle scenes to intimate moments using the wide-angle switch (handily positioned on the front, so you don’t have to take your eye off the shot).
Easy scrolling
On the left you have the Lens Effect Dial, on the right the Film Effect Dial. Both satisfyingly manual. Both easy to scroll through. Each perfect for turning the ordinary into extraordinary.
Degree Control Dial
Circling the lens you’ll find the Degree Control Dial, a ‘disc’ that your fingers can glide round, helping you change the degree of your shot to discover your exact vision.
Selfie Mirror
Some only see what’s in front of them. Not you. The selfie mirror, positioned on the front of this hybrid camera, lets you capture what’s usually behind the camera… you!
USB-C Charging
Unleash the full potential of the instax WIDE Evo™ by keeping it fully charged. With a USB-Type C port, plugging in for power couldn’t be easier.
LCD Screen
The high-resolution LCD screen on the rear gives you complete accuracy – what you see is what you print – helping you turn your vision into a physical, WIDE-format photo.
Tripod Mount
Fully equipped with a threaded hole, the instax WIDE Evo™ is tripod-ready. Useful for remote shooting, night-time shots or composites that require that extra steady ‘hand’.
Printed images, shared
For safe keeping
Insert a microSD card (sold separately) into the microSD card slot to back up your images – perfect for ultimate peace of mind, and ideal for those who want to ‘carry’ even more photographs.
Prints. From your camera roll
Not all photos are lucky enough to be shot on the instax WIDE Evo™. Which is why this hybrid instant camera also accepts shots from your smartphone, before dutifully printing them.
Inspiration at your fingertips
Explore the Discover Feed tab in-app for a daily boost of inspiration. A place where you can see and download the settings from other users’ images, ready to be used when the shot calls for it.
Social zone
Instantly share your WIDE format images via your smartphone. Pair the instax WIDE Evo™ with your smartphone, save your instax™ photos as digitally framed shots, then post your favourites to your social in a variety of creative templates.
Conclusion
Over this is a really cool camera with lots of features on board and takes decent photos, with the ability to share and print said photos via your phone or compatible printer makes it even more enjoyable to use and is a great talking point when taken out in a crowd.
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Hybrid first look is the latest camera on offer and this one is a big boy with an LCD screen and plenty of other levers to play with.
We will be testing this bad boy out over the next few weeks so if you have any questions feel free to ask while we test it out, today we take a quick look and walkthrough of the UI and camera itself and there is plenty to take in here.
Check out the unboxing below and stay tuned for more on the latest camera to the market from FUJIFILM and instax.
Features include
Integrated Wide Angle Option WIDE Evo features the widest lens on any instax™ instant camera, at 16mm. Users can
choose to take images at the standard width, or opt for Wide-angle Mode, which maximizes the camera’s lens capabilities to get all of the action into the photo.
10 Lens Effects x 10 Film Effect Options
100 Combinations Of Creative Expression, Now With Added Degree Control
Like the instax mini Evo™ instant camera, WIDE Evo features 10 lens effects and 10 film effect options, offering 100 different combinations for users to express themselves. WIDE
Evo adds Degree Control, which allows the user to determine the degree to which each lens effect is applied to their image.
6 Film Styles to Enhance The Look Of The Image
In addition to the lens and film effects, WIDE Evo offers 6 film styles to customize images even further, with options including normal, a cinematic look with black bars across the top and bottom of the image, a classic film strip look, a traditional date/time stamp format, a contact sheet look, or a vintage collodion process effect.
Selfies, Storage, and More
WIDE Evo also features a 3.5-inch LCD Monitor on the back of the camera to allow users to view added effects and edits and is supported by a built-in Lithium-ion battery which enables the camera to print up to 100 images per charge, depending on the specific use case. A Micro SD card slot (Micro SD Card sold separately) ensures there’s plenty of room to store additional images for later enjoyment (approximately 45 images can be stored in the camera’s internal memory), while the Selfie Mirror helps users nail selfies every time.
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, today announced the latest addition to its popular instax™ line of instant cameras and smartphone printers with the introduction of the instax WIDE Evo™ Hybrid Instant Camera (WIDE Evo), whose unique hybrid format combines the excitement and satisfaction of traditional instant camera functionality with the benefits of digital imaging technology to edit, save and share photo images. WIDE Evo takes these capabilities a step further, with the ability to create wide format images that print onto instax™ WIDE instant film (sold separately), along with a host of other advanced capabilities designed to enhance the photographic image taking experience.
“Like the groundbreaking instax mini Evo™ instant camera that came before it, WIDE Evo offers a creative way to chronicle life’s milestones, creating a bridge between digital and analog photography,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM
The Instant Evo-lution Continues:
“Hybrid photography gives the photographer the flexibility to choose which images to instantly print, which images to share, and which images to store for later access. WIDE Evo does all of that, in a new wide format body, and with a host of new and improved lens and film effects and modes to enhance the user experience even more. Furthermore, it uses instax™ WIDE film our largest instax™ film format, that gives photographers greater flexibility with even more room to get creative with.”
WIDE Evo outputs high-quality prints directly from the camera. Images can also be printed from a user’s iOS or Android smartphone camera roll using the free instax WIDE Evo™ App. The app also features remote shooting capabilities and additional image enhancement options. Additionally, to inspire creativity and encourage image sharing, the instax WIDE
Evo™ App offers the newly introduced “Discover Feed”, which allows users to explore printed instax™ photos uploaded to the Discover Feed by other WIDE Evo users in a photo gallery format and view their lens, film, and degree effects and film style settings applied. Additionally, using Bluetooth, users can favorite the effects displayed and replicate the combinations on their camera via the App.
Features include
Integrated Wide Angle Option WIDE Evo features the widest lens on any instax™ instant camera, at 16mm. Users can
choose to take images at the standard width, or opt for Wide-angle Mode, which maximizes the camera’s lens capabilities to get all of the action into the photo.
10 Lens Effects x 10 Film Effect Options
100 Combinations Of Creative Expression, Now With Added Degree Control
Like the instax mini Evo™ instant camera, WIDE Evo features 10 lens effects and 10 film effect options, offering 100 different combinations for users to express themselves. WIDE
Evo adds Degree Control, which allows the user to determine the degree to which each lens effect is applied to their image.
6 Film Styles to Enhance The Look Of The Image
In addition to the lens and film effects, WIDE Evo offers 6 film styles to customize images even further, with options including normal, a cinematic look with black bars across the top and bottom of the image, a classic film strip look, a traditional date/time stamp format, a contact sheet look, or a vintage collodion process effect.
Selfies, Storage, and More
WIDE Evo also features a 3.5-inch LCD Monitor on the back of the camera to allow users to view added effects and edits and is supported by a built-in Lithium-ion battery which enables the camera to print up to 100 images per charge, depending on the specific use case. A Micro SD card slot (Micro SD Card sold separately) ensures there’s plenty of room to store additional images for later enjoyment (approximately 45 images can be stored in the camera’s internal memory), while the Selfie Mirror helps users nail selfies every time.
In addition to the new hybrid instant camera, new accessory and film options have also been
introduced:
New instax WIDE Evo™ Hybrid Instant Camera Case
Accompanying the introduction of the WIDE Evo is the instax WIDE Evo™ hybrid instant camera case (sold separately). Made from premium faux leather, the case features an adjustable shoulder strap for optimal carrying comfort and portability. For added convenience, the top portion can be removed, allowing users to keep the camera in its case during use.
New instax™ WIDE Brushed Metallics Instant Film
The instax™ WIDE Brushed Metallics instant film features a metallic, dark gradient border to instax™ WIDE instant film photos. Available in a 10 exposure pack, the film is compatible with all instax™ WIDE instant cameras, the instax Link WIDE™ Smartphone printer, and the instax WIDE Evo™ hybrid instant camera.
Pricing and Availability
The instax WIDE Evo™ Hybrid Instant Camera will be offered in a classic black and grey combination finish at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €380.00 (inc, VAT).
The instax WIDE Evo™ Hybrid Instant Camera Case will be offered in black at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €45.00 (inc, VAT). The instax™ WIDE Brushed Metallics Instant Film will be offered at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €11.50 (inc,
VAT).
All are expected to be available for purchase from 4 th February 2025.
The FUJIFILM instax mini Link 3 smartphone printer has been part of my daily carry some time now and it is the latest addition to their portfolio of products and in fact a great fun piece of tech to bring on holiday, to the pub or to the beach or anywhere for that matter as it is portable and not huge by any stretch and will fit in most bags.
Coming in several colours Sage Green, Clay White, and Rose Pin there is something for everyone to pick from here and like before has a solid sturdy build and is not heavy, it also ha s a grippy texture to it which makes it easy to hold, there is a USB-C charging port on the side a film tray on the rear and of course a slot up top to eject the photos when printing right there and then.
There is a power key on the left side paired up with the function button, you can reprint photos by pressing the and holding the power button for 1 second but can order up to ten prints per shot as there is only ten in a pack but it will ask to refill if you have more. There is also some nice light effects up front on the device.
Picture quality has improved I think this time around as you will see in the video review with samples vs on device photos and with the options to edit in the app is great, there is also a AR app you can have fun with if that is your thing, it could be seen as a gimmick for some however for others not you will understand more when you play with it and see the premise behind it as it has been used before in shopping scenarios and sizing for example. Your photo will take around 3 minutes to complete which is fun to watch especially for those who never seen such or held a photo in their life with how things are today.
The battery is decent and will easily see you through 80 prints not that you would be shooting off that many prints in one sitting however this still means you can charge it up and if taking out and about there is plenty of charge on board and also they have ditched the micro USB for USB-C this time thankfully.
Overall again a cool product to have and get creative with some upgrades and useful apps to use, the cost of the film though again is a small caveat however this is something one can overcome by holding an actual photo after printing it there and then and can make a nice photo wall or frame from the results.
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instax UP! Smartphone App Update
Fujifilm also announced an update to its free, downloadable instax UP! App. An App designed for instax users to digitally scan, import, organize, and store their photos in one place, regardless of which Fujifilm instax instant film, camera or printer product they use. The latest addition to the instax UP! App is the introduction of “instax Days”, a new calendar function where your scanned-in instax photos are automatically dated and added to a calendar. Users know the date of key moments instantly, as well as can modify dates.
Fujifilm’s instax mini Link 3 instant photo printer will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of EUR 130.00 (incl. VAT). Available for purchase across Europe now and Available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide or visit https://www.instax.ie/printers/mini-link-3/
The all new instax mini Link 3 smartphone printer has dropped in for review and it has been some time since the last iteration the instax mini Link 2 and you can see that review here.
Nearly two years on now we have their latest offering and look forward to testing this one out over the coming weeks and if you have any questions as always feel free to ask and we will be also checking out how things have changed in their App.
Available in three on-trend colors – Sage Green, Clay White, and Rose Pink – the textured and easy-to-hold instax mini Link 3 printer is designed to be as mobile as your smartphone, allowing you to print photos simply and effortlessly from anywhere. Adorned with three unique LED lights on the front to tell you what the printer is doing, this instant photo printer is both functional and stylish. The printer also supports the instax Pal digital camera for direct print and features a USB-Type C port for easy charging.
Fujifilm’s instax mini Link 3 instant photo printer will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of EUR 130.00 (incl. VAT). It is expected to be available for purchase across Europe on 28th August 2024. Available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide or visit https://www.instax.ie/printers/mini-link-3/
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, is set to launch the new instax mini Link 3™ instant photo printer, designed to transform your everyday moments into vibrant, colorful instax™ mini photos. This innovative product, an update to the highly popular instax mini Link 2™ printer, combines cutting-edge technology with playful features, making it the perfect companion for capturing, printing and sharing life’s moments simply in fun & creative ways.
Available in three on-trend colors – Sage Green, Clay White, and Rose Pink – the textured and easy-to-hold instax mini Link 3™ printer is designed to be as mobile as your smartphone, allowing you to print photos simply and effortlessly from anywhere. Adorned with three unique LED lights on the front to tell you what the printer is doing, this instant photo printer is both functional and stylish. The printer also supports the instax Pal™ digital camera for direct print and features a USB-Type C port for easy charging.
Pricing and Availability:
Fujifilm’s instax mini Link 3™ instantphoto printer will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of EUR 130.00 (incl. VAT). It is expected to be available for purchase across Europe on 28th August 2024. Available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide or visit https://www.instax.ie/printers/mini-link-3/
Launching new instax mini film “SPRINKLES”Fujifilm is also thrilled to announce the launch of the new instax™ mini film “SPRINKLES.” Inspired by the new instax AiR Studio™ effects, the film features a colorful sprinkle pattern reminiscent of cakes, ice cream, and other sweets. The silver sprinkles have a metallic sheen that accentuates the design, making the film both colorful, fun and eye-catching.
The SPRINKLES film pairs perfectly with the instax mini Link 3™ printer’s distinctive instax AiR Studio™ and Click to Collage modes, adding that extra touch of fun and creativity to your instant photos.
Pricing and Availability:
The new instax™ mini film “SPRINKLES” will be launched on the same date, 28th August 2024, at a manufacturer suggested retail price of EUR 10.50 (incl, VAT). Available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide or visit https://www.instax.ie/film/
instax UP!™ Smartphone App Update
And that’s not it! Fujifilm also announces an update to its free, downloadable instax UP!™ App. An App designed for instax™ users to digitally scan, import, organize, and store their photos in one place, regardless of which Fujifilm instax™ instant film, camera or printer product they use.
The latest addition to the instax UP!™ App is the introduction of “instax Days™”, a new calendar function where your scanned-in instax™ photos are automatically dated and added to a calendar. Users know the date of key moments instantly, as well as can modify dates.
The instax WIDE 400 instant camera is the latest now on offer from FUJIFILM and it is a big boy this one, everywhere I went with it I was stopped and questions asked never mind looking like an American tourist but this did not bother me in the slightest as it catches eyes.
The camera is simple to use with simple controls and of course an array of filtered prints available and you get an add on selfie extension for those who like to take selfies which many do.
There is a selfie timer up front and of course your shutter key which you need to watch out your finger does not end up in the photo, that being said with big hands it is just me but just beware anyway, there is also your flash up front and that big lens that twists to two settings which I enjoy opening and closing.
Up top your wide image comes out and on the rear is your viewfinder and hatch for the films that we all love that just slot in with ease and also a counter for remaining shots.
There is a tripod mount there and also a strap with two blocks to help you get that right angle you need at the time of shooting.
This runs on batteries so be sure to fully close the lens after use. Also on the unit is two strap holders for carrying the camera around which is fun and gets you noticed.
The camera is analogue and twists open to give two ranges of shooting mode being 90cm to 3m and 3m to infinity you could say. You are also provided with the extra close up accessory of selfie clip as I call it as that is what my daughter just used it for and you can also capture images up to 40cm away for macro photography.
The camera is fun to use however there is not much control of what you can do here and no app to go with it and it is their first Wide camera in many years so for me they have kept things simple which is fine.
When it comes to image quality this will vary and again on the light and film you pick and I found their monochrome and black and white films to be rather good over the usual cartridges however this depends on the pictures you are taking on the day.
Overall the instax WIDE 400 camera from FujiFilm is a simple fun camera to use with a built in selfie timer for those selfie fans and in most instances you will get good snaps some did come out overexposed as expected from an analogue camera which does waste expensive film..
Pricing and Availability:
Fujifilm’s instax WIDE 400 instant camera will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of EUR 150.00 (incl. VAT). It will be available to buy from FUJIFILM stockists nationwide from July 12th, 2024. For more product information, visit https://www.instax.ie/cameras/wide-400/
Main features of the instax WIDE 400:
(1) Analogue instant camera compatible with wide-format film.
・This simply designed analogue instant camera is compatible with instax
WIDE-format film. With automatic exposure and flash control, simply turn the lens to switch it on, hold the camera and press the shutter button.
After turning the lens to switch the power on, turn it further in the same direction to switch to Landscape mode, allowing you to capture distant scenery from a distance of more than 3m. Furthermore, by attaching the included close-up lens, you can capture images up to 40cm away for macro photography.
(2) Equipped with a lever-operated self-timer for that analogue feel.
A lever-operated self-timer is mounted on the front side of the camera. When the lever is turned, the LEDs light up in sequence and the self-timer can be set for up to 10 seconds.
Pressing the shutter release button starts the countdown and the LEDs go off one by one every two seconds. Group shots can be easily taken while enjoying the sound of the timer and the operation of turning the lever.
(3) Includes useful accessories for self-timer shooting.
By using the included camera angle adjustment accessory, choose between two height options for the optimum shooting angle, all without the need for a tripod.
The all new instax WIDE 400 is by no means a small camera and after having it for a day we will take you on a tour of the new camera from FUJIFILM.
The package is well presented as expected and comes with some accessories inside such as a lens clip on for close ups or selfie shots a neck strap and another little strap that can give you a better angle for using the selfie timer which is pretty cool as you will see in the video how that works.
The camera can be mounted on a tripod too and although it is on the cumbersome side the way the housing is shaped gives you a good ergonomic grip and does not weigh down to one side even with the 4 batteries inside and also provided in the package.
There is a big lens on front which also turns the camera on and off with two focal lengths for you to pick from and also there is new films to check out which we will do in the full review soon..
Main features of the instax WIDE 400:
(1) Analogue instant camera compatible with wide-format film.
・This simply designed analogue instant camera is compatible with instax
WIDE-format film. With automatic exposure and flash control, simply turn the lens to switch it on, hold the camera and press the shutter button.
After turning the lens to switch the power on, turn it further in the same direction to switch to Landscape mode, allowing you to capture distant scenery from a distance of more than 3m.
Furthermore, by attaching the included close-up lens, you can capture images up to 40cm away for macro photography.
(2) Equipped with a lever-operated self-timer for that analogue feel.
A lever-operated self-timer is mounted on the front side of the camera. When the lever is turned, the LEDs light up in sequence and the self-timer can be set for up to 10 seconds.
Pressing the shutter release button starts the countdown and the LEDs go off one by one every two seconds. Group shots can be easily taken while enjoying the sound of the timer and the operation of turning the lever.
(3) Includes useful accessories for self-timer shooting.
By using the included camera angle adjustment accessory, choose between two height options for the optimum shooting angle, all without the need for a tripod.
