The hybrid Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Fujifilm is one of the coolest looking cameras around; here's how to get it at the best price
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The Instax Mini Evo is a retro-looking camera that combines all the advantages of a digital camera with all the fun of an instant print camera. It was launched in December 2021, but at times since it has been hard to find - this guide will tell you which stores have it in stock, and guide you to the best price.
The Mini Evo is an innovative retro-designed hybrid instant camera features 10 lens effect options and 10 film effect options, giving you up to 100 different ways to instantly create your own unique 2 x 3" photographs. You can experiment with vivid colors, add softness to the focus, adjust the exposure, alter white balance, and even select a macro mode when the situation calls for a close-up.
Of course this would not be an Instax product without it featuring instant photo printing, the Mini Evo Hybrid does this in a rather unique way by utilizing a film-winder as the print option.
As if you were shooting an old film camera and advancing to the next frame, you simply take a picture and if you like the look of it and want to hand other the memory to a friend simply advance the film level and a rather clever animation appears of the back of the 3" LCD screen showing the picture moving across the frame until your image is printed and ejected from the side of the camera.
If you think that sounds cool, then see for yourself:
The Instax Mini Evo combines convenient digital image capture with traditional instant film output. This method allows you to shoot freely and print whenever desired or reprint an image as many times as you like. The Mini Evo accepts Instax Mini instant film to produce 2.4 x 1.8in images on a credit card-sized, 3.4 x 2.1in sheet.
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Along with a fixed 28mm-equivalent lens offers a versatile wide-angle perspective and fast f/2 aperture, it is well-suited for working in a variety of lighting conditions.
The Mini Evo also has Internal memory that can holds approximately 45 still images and a microSD memory card slot can be used to expand storage capacity and with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it can support printing up to approximately 100 images per charge, it can even be charged via USB in approximately 2-3 hours. Making this the perfect fun camera for any occasion.
For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
