The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is an instant camera. It was presented to the public in November 2021 and was also available worldwide a short time later. It comes in two color options, silver-black and silver-brown.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is a hybrid instant camera, a mix between an analog instant camera and a digital camera. It is equipped with a 1/5 inch CMOS sensor. This sensor, like a digital camera, captures and stores the image. Then you can select the image and expose it on the instant film.
Camera functions
From the normal camera functions, the Evo is very similar to other modern instant cameras, but of course has some special features due to the digital functions.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length is roughly equivalent to a 28mm lens in 35mm format. It has a maximum aperture of f/2. In macro mode, you can get up to 10 cm close to your subject. Focusing is automatic with the autofocus system.
Exposure settings are set automatically by the camera. The camera automatically selects an exposure time (1/8000 second to 1/4 second) and an ISO value. The sensor supports values from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, and the white balance can be set if desired. There is also an exposure compensation.
Of course, the camera couldn't be without an integrated flash. The flash is activated automatically when taking pictures. However, it can also be forced Especially in low light conditions, you are often grateful for the flash.
As known from other cameras, there is a self-timer. This has a lead time of 2 or 10 seconds.
Filter effects
A special feature for the instant camera, which is of course not possible with analog cameras, are the selectable filters. Turning the lens triggers a different lens effect. A wheel on the back selects a film effect. Additionally, you can save your favorite combinations with a shortcut.
In total, there are ten lens filters and ten film filters, which means 100 possible combinations.
List of lens effects
- Normal
- Vignette
- Soft focus
- Blur
- Fisheye
- Color Shift
- Light leak
- Mirror
- Double exposure
- Half format
List of film filters
- Normal
- Vivid
- Pale
- Canvas
- Monochrome
- Sepia
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
- Retro
The camera is equipped with a 3-inch display with a resolution of 460,000 pixels. The pictures are stored with a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. The storage is either on the internal memory or a microSD memory card. The internal memory has room for around 45 pictures. With a memory card, you can expect 850 pictures per GB.
The dimensions of the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo are 8.7 x 12.29 x 3.6 cm according to the user manual. At the same time, it weighs 285 grams. There are eyelets on the side for attaching a camera strap. There is a thread on the bottom for attaching it to a tripod. A flash shoe (cold shoe) is also present.
Films for the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
The Instax Mini Evo is designed for the Instax Mini instant format. Fujifilm still produces fresh films for this film format.
There is a color film for color photos (Instax Mini Film*) and a film for black and white images (Instax Mini Monochrome*). There are also other editions with differently printed frames around the pictures.
One picture is about the size of a credit card. The captured image takes up an area of 62 mm x 46 mm. The rest is filled by the frame.
The films are supplied in a plastic cassette. There are ten pictures in it. The images are photosensitive and therefore must not come into contact with light. So you should not tamper with the cassette or open the back of the camera if there is unexposed film in the camera.
Batteries
Are there any specific batteries required for the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo? No, the camera comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. The battery is charged via a micro USB cable. A corresponding cable can be found in the scope of delivery.
According to the technical data, the charging time from 0 to 100 takes about 2 to three hours. With a full charge, 100 prints should be possible.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes the camera. In addition, it comes with a manual, a camera strap, eyelets for attaching the camera strap and the charging cable. Films are not included in the scope of delivery.
User's Guide for the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
A good event for using the camera is for example a wedding or other celebrations. A good companion it is also on vacation. But how does the instant camera work? A brief guide to how the photo camera works.
The use of the camera is actually quite straightforward. The switch on the front turns the device on. After the short startup screen, you can already see the intended subject on the display. Now you trigger the shutter with one of the two release buttons. Afterwards, you can look at the picture by pressing the playback button.
If you like the picture, you can start the printing process with the print lever. The camera ejects the image and the development begins. After a few minutes, you can view your finished instant picture.
Using the app with a smartphone
Additionally, there is a smartphone app for Android and Apple iOS devices. The app allows the smartphone to connect to the instant camera via Bluetooth.
One option is to remotely control the camera via the smartphone. This is a useful function for selfies or group pictures. It is even possible that the camera image is transmitted to the smartphone.
Another option is to send photos from the smartphone to the camera via the app and then "print" them. Pictures can also be transferred from the camera to the smartphone.
Sample photos
Test report on the instant camera
Who would like to learn a little more about the use of the instant camera. The can read this review of the Instax Mini Evo.
