Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera - Mint Green

The best gift I've given myself in years. The camera is fantastic. It is super simple to use, very light, and takes little space in your backpack. The quality of photos is much better than I expected, even in dark rooms you can see the details clearly. Up to 4 people fit in the photo in the selfie mode :D And to my surprise, the selfies turn out quite good, too, better than with my phone. I think it is a perfect camera if you are looking for a beginner-friendly Polaroid version. You literally take only one decision - when to press the shutter button. The rest is done by the camera.

A Great Walk Around Camera

This camera bridges the worlds of digital cameras and instant photo cameras - and it's awesome. When this camera was announced nearly a year ago I thought it would become quite the handy walk around camera. Though I feel like the X100V would be a more professional-esque option, this camera allows the user to take photos with its built in 28mm lens and print out when they choose to. That''s the key word there. Messed up your shot? No worries, it won't print out immediately afterwards like other instant cameras will. Go ahead and retake it or pick whichever photo you think turned out best. Just like previous instant film cameras made by Fujifilm, it takes it's standard Instax Mini film, which has ten pieces of film to use to print on. However, you aren't just limited ... MoreThis camera bridges the worlds of digital cameras and instant photo cameras - and it's awesome. When this camera was announced nearly a year ago I thought it would become quite the handy walk around camera. Though I feel like the X100V would be a more professional-esque option, this camera allows the user to take photos with its built in 28mm lens and print out when they choose to. That''s the key word there. Messed up your shot? No worries, it won't print out immediately afterwards like other instant cameras will. Go ahead and retake it or pick whichever photo you think turned out best. Just like previous instant film cameras made by Fujifilm, it takes it's standard Instax Mini film, which has ten pieces of film to use to print on. However, you aren't just limited to printing these shots on the film, the camera has a Micro SD Card that you can store the photos on and then remove said SD Card and transfer the photos you take onto your Laptop/Computer. A great option if you still want to use the camera but maybe you don't have paper on hand to print out the photos. I love this. This gives someone like me the ability to take this camera if I don't want to take any other gear with me - like if its a small gathering or maybe a light hike in the woods.The thing that caught my eye initially about this camera, though, was that there are built in "film simulations" (not quite like Fujifilm's mirrorless cameras, but good enough for a camera at this price point) to switch between as well as different lens styles like fish eye or even a double exposure. Ten film simulations, ten lens effects, or a hundred different combinations to use for this camera that goes for just two hundred bucks. Wow. Oh, did I mention this can also work as just a stand alone printer? Transfer images from an app on your phone to the camera to print off if you want to.Now, there's a lot of positives here to this camera, but what about cons? Something that isn't too big of a deal, but a slight draw back is it's five megapixel sensor - but, come on, you aren't using this for anything (or I should say, shouldn't be) professional. So, not a super big deal, but when I upload these images to my desktop at home and it's blown up a bit, yeah you can notice. Like I said though, this isn't for you if you're looking for something more so on the professional side. Something I noticed while using it is that there isn't any way to turn off the camera's flash completely. I may be totally wrong, though I could not find anyone that has successfully accomplished this. So, gaffer's tape over the flash will have to do for now. It can be a bit annoying when using it indoors and it thinks it's super dark, and a flash just goes off, attracting a bunch of attention. This camera also sports a micro USB charging port on it, which, in 2022, I cannot believe we are still using this flawed charging cable. I'm glad I purchased a warranty on it in case the port gets messed up, which I assume it inevitably will. Type C would have been incredible - I just don't know why we are still using this port still.Other than that, no other real cons. Something I would love to see in the future but to me doesn't count as a con is that I would love to see a viewfinder be brought to this type of camera. Personally, I am so used to looking through the viewfinder of my X-T3 or when I use an X-Pro 3 and a viewfinder on a camera like this would be a lot of fun, but of course, the price would have to go up. If it had a solid viewfinder and the price when up to $250 or $300, I would totally upgrade it. Overall though, I'm super happy with this camera being my walk around camera for fun shoots or days I just want a pocketable camera that I can casually shoot with. This, to me, feels like a great hobby camera that can also have the benefits of printing out photos whenever you want. Definitely would recommend this camera to anyone who might be looking for a printer or a (very) beginner's camera/point and shoot camera- or both.

AWESOME camera - beyond your imagination

I've never thought this would be so much fun! For $200, you can get so much out of it! Brilliant camera for what it is. Beyond your imagination!You can be so creative and this camera makes everything so interesting. It's just so fun - from a casual photographer to a serious one. Now my buddy wants to buy it, too.The digital image quality isn't bad at all, though I haven't printed it yet. I do want to print and see what's the printer quality like. Remember - it's a Polaroid, after all, so you don't need the crispness.I highly recommend carrying a portable charger - you can shoot 100 shots for 1 full charge. I've shot more than 100 at a time, so had to charge the camera constantly in order to keep shooting. Since it's digital, you want to take time and shoot a ... MoreI've never thought this would be so much fun! For $200, you can get so much out of it! Brilliant camera for what it is. Beyond your imagination!You can be so creative and this camera makes everything so interesting. It's just so fun - from a casual photographer to a serious one. Now my buddy wants to buy it, too.The digital image quality isn't bad at all, though I haven't printed it yet. I do want to print and see what's the printer quality like. Remember - it's a Polaroid, after all, so you don't need the crispness.I highly recommend carrying a portable charger - you can shoot 100 shots for 1 full charge. I've shot more than 100 at a time, so had to charge the camera constantly in order to keep shooting. Since it's digital, you want to take time and shoot a bunch to get different images.You might also want to add a viewfinder that you can put where the additional flash can be set (on top of the camera). Because the screen can be hard to see when you shoot outside with bright light.With micro SD, you can shoot TONS.The app to transfer and edit files is a bit hard to set up. You're supposed to be able to transfer the files from the camera to your phone with Bluetooth, but I haven't succeeded yet. I could just take out the micro SD card and transfer it with the reader for my laptop.You can even print your pictures on your phone with this! I think this camera is just brilliant.Hope these tips help you!I highly recommend this camera - I LOVE THIS!You can see what this camera can do on my Instagram @instaxkiki.

Disappointing print quality

Purchased a MINI EVO after years of using the INSTAX MINI I got way back in 2015. I was SO EXCITED. The thought of having a digital backup of every polaroid taken was such an exciting idea to me. Well. Purchased it, tried it, disappointed by it. I knew the digital image quality would be low, and I was fine with that. But the PRINT image quality in comparison to my old instax photos from the last 7 years... it's just not good. If you look closely you can see a grainy-ness that shouldn't be there and that isn't there in the traditional analog-style instax products. I'm really sad that this isn't good. I hope in future years they come out with a similar product that produces high quality prints similar to the other instax cameras. But as this one stands currently, do ... MorePurchased a MINI EVO after years of using the INSTAX MINI I got way back in 2015. I was SO EXCITED. The thought of having a digital backup of every polaroid taken was such an exciting idea to me. Well. Purchased it, tried it, disappointed by it. I knew the digital image quality would be low, and I was fine with that. But the PRINT image quality in comparison to my old instax photos from the last 7 years... it's just not good. If you look closely you can see a grainy-ness that shouldn't be there and that isn't there in the traditional analog-style instax products. I'm really sad that this isn't good. I hope in future years they come out with a similar product that produces high quality prints similar to the other instax cameras. But as this one stands currently, do not recommend.

Great for a certain niche

I bought Fujifilm's first hybrid Instax camera when it came out and never liked it. It felt clunky and globby in the hand and had no real charm. Yes, it resembled other Fujifilm Instax cameras, but their charm isn't in their design, it's in their analog output. Bereft of analog randomness, the SQ6 felt sterile.The mini Evo has added some charm to the industrial design, provided some useful image controls, and added some analog-style controls to manage lens and picture effects. That offsets the anti-analogue nature of the output, which is just low-res digital images printed to Instax, just enough.In terms of handling, it is not much larger than a Fujifilm X100V so it's sort of discrete when carried on a shoulder strap. It's also very light weight.I've found ... MoreI bought Fujifilm's first hybrid Instax camera when it came out and never liked it. It felt clunky and globby in the hand and had no real charm. Yes, it resembled other Fujifilm Instax cameras, but their charm isn't in their design, it's in their analog output. Bereft of analog randomness, the SQ6 felt sterile.The mini Evo has added some charm to the industrial design, provided some useful image controls, and added some analog-style controls to manage lens and picture effects. That offsets the anti-analogue nature of the output, which is just low-res digital images printed to Instax, just enough.In terms of handling, it is not much larger than a Fujifilm X100V so it's sort of discrete when carried on a shoulder strap. It's also very light weight.I've found myself enjoying it on photo walks as a way to sort of change up what I'm trying to accomplish. It feels low stakes and just for fun, and I like printing a few reminders of the walk. It's also fun for what Instax cameras are more normally fun for, which is social occasions. I went to a karaoke birthday party and gave the guest of honor all the photos I took, and also sent digital copies to the other guests the next day.I'd love it if Fujifilm would do one more iteration and provide an optical viewfinder and a dedicated exposure compensation knob.My one real complaint is that you can't transfer the Instax-styled images from camera to the dedicated mini Evo app unless you have printed those images. You can still download them from a memory card, but only printed images may be transferred wirelessly. Some MBA in the bowels of Fujifilm, Inc. is very proud of themselves.

Instant party in a box.

Cheapest price online during the Black Friday sales, beating all competitors - some by at least $50. Easy transaction to complete and easy to click and collect. All in all hassle free.The camera itself is for a Christmas present and untested to date. It seems to be the go to gadget of choice for kids aged 9-16 and there has been a lot of demand. The film obviously costs more than digital printing, but that's not the point of a camera like this. It's instant and fun -hence why these have made a resurgence in popularity.

Nice and cost effective in the long run

Only giving it 4 stars because it doesnt come with a lens cap or any way of protecting front element which will be an issue when traveling with it. Other than that, it's an amazing instant film camera. The best instax mini format camera you can get in my opinion. Sure it's expensive but you save money on film you would be wasting on bad shots since its a digital hybrid. You get to see the shots before you decide print them. It doubles as a printer too which is the feature I find myself using the most.

Sharon's review of Instax mini 11 Instant Camera - Lilac Purple

Pros: My 9 year old daughter loves this camera. It's a bit tricky getting a good photo if the light is a bit dim or even if the sun/ light is directly in the shot. One photo looked very white due to the white clothing and the table lamp being in shot.Film is expensive so she's taking her time using the camera. I also got an accessory pack online elsewhere and this has definitely improved her enjoyment of the cameraCons: Would be nice to be able to adjust the settings for the brightness but I understand this is not available for this type of cameraFilm very expensive

Tight package, many features

This is a great full featured point and shoot camera with added benefits of being a compact Instax printer. You can print from the camera or directly from your comparable digital device. I purposefully researched and bought this for my kids to learn and appreciate physical images. Too often in our digital lives we either don?t or forget to have our memories printed, we also don?t seem to be too choosy with what we take pictures of. By having a limited number of prints it?s like photography was meant to be shared. You think and print those images that have a special meaning to you. One thing to mention and more for information than a negative l, the camera has no view finder and with sun the screen isn?t easily seen. To work around this you can get a 28mm viewfinder ... MoreThis is a great full featured point and shoot camera with added benefits of being a compact Instax printer. You can print from the camera or directly from your comparable digital device. I purposefully researched and bought this for my kids to learn and appreciate physical images. Too often in our digital lives we either don?t or forget to have our memories printed, we also don?t seem to be too choosy with what we take pictures of. By having a limited number of prints it?s like photography was meant to be shared. You think and print those images that have a special meaning to you. One thing to mention and more for information than a negative l, the camera has no view finder and with sun the screen isn?t easily seen. To work around this you can get a 28mm viewfinder to slide into the shoe.

WARNING Polaroid Camera set Doesn’t Work!Stay Away

Purchased this set as a gift at Thanksgiving and gave it as a Christmas present. Opened on Christmas Day and did not work straight out of the box! Reviewed online suggestions to troubleshoot. The batteries in box were dead. Why? It’s suppose to be a new product. Put in new batteries and now at least the light turned on but it was blinking. As per Polaroid website that means that the camera is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Not replace batteries the camera. We tried switching batteries again just to hopefully get it working and still had blinking light meaning malfunction. So, so disappointing for a child to receive what she really wanted for Christmas and couldn’t take any pictures on Christmas Day due to a product that was sold as new. Ordered a replace ... MorePurchased this set as a gift at Thanksgiving and gave it as a Christmas present. Opened on Christmas Day and did not work straight out of the box! Reviewed online suggestions to troubleshoot. The batteries in box were dead. Why? It’s suppose to be a new product. Put in new batteries and now at least the light turned on but it was blinking. As per Polaroid website that means that the camera is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Not replace batteries the camera. We tried switching batteries again just to hopefully get it working and still had blinking light meaning malfunction. So, so disappointing for a child to receive what she really wanted for Christmas and couldn’t take any pictures on Christmas Day due to a product that was sold as new. Ordered a replace Polaroid camera from Target and will be picking up tomorrow. Thank goodness my child knows patience. I even purchased a warranty for the product which I did not use for a brand new right out of the box camera that doesn’t work. Not for the money I paid for something that should have worked right away. Stay far away from this product set and the supplier. It’s has to be old product or poor storage if the batteries were dead. Not worth having a heartbroken child who cannot use a gift.