The Lomo’Instant Automat Playa Jardin is an instant camera. It is identical in functionality to the Lomo’Instant Automat cameras from Lomography. However, the body of this edition is in black.
The natural beach Playa Jardin with black sand was designed by the Canarian artist Cesar Manrique and is located on Tenerife. His vision of creating a beautiful coastal landscape has really come true here. The name Playa Jardin (garden beach) stands for the varied environment with plants surrounding the beach.
Films for the Lomo’Instant Automat Playa Jardin
To take pictures, the LomoInstant Automat Playa Jardin requires Instax Mini films. You can easily buy the films today, as they are still produced.
It is the smallest instant format and half the size of the Instax Wide format. The dimensions of an Instax Mini picture are 8.6 x 5.4 cm. The actual image takes up an area of 6.2 x 4.6 cm. The size is roughly equivalent to a credit card.
The instant pictures are stored in a cassette. The cassette with the pictures goes into the camera. Ten pictures can be taken with one cassette. After 10 pictures, the cassette must be removed again. The cost of one picture is about 70 cents.
Shortly after the shutter is released, the Lomo’Instant Automat Playa Jardin ejects the picture. Within a few minutes, as if out of nowhere, the captured image appears. The color images can boast high-contrast and pop colors. If you want, you can decorate the white frame around the picture with pens and stickers.
For some time now, in addition to color film, there has also been Instax Mini Monochrome*, a black-and-white film. There are various special editions of the color film. The Instax Mini format is well suited for a party or a wedding celebration.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Fuji Instax Mini |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 62 mm x 46 mm |
| Focal length | 60 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 30 cm / 0.984 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Filter thread | 43 mm |
| Exposure times | 1/250 second to 8 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Exposure compensation | ± 1EV |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 9 Meter / 29.53 Feet |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Wireless remote control | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x CR2 batteries |
| Country of production | China |
| Estimated value / Used price | 95,61 Euro 1701568978684168901057110 Estimate based on used prices of 99 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of September 22, 2025 |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 95,00 Euro (102.83 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Lomo'Instant Automat Playa Jardin
How many pictures can I take with one film pack in this instant camera?
The Lomo'Instant Automat Playa Jardin uses Instax Mini film. Each film pack contains 10 exposures, meaning you can take 10 pictures before needing to replace it.
What size are the photos from this black camera?
The camera produces Instax Mini photos. They're quite small, about the size of a credit card – 8.6 x 5.4 cm overall, with a picture area of 6.2 x 4.6 cm.
Is the film easy to find for the Lomo'Instant Automat Playa Jardin?
Yes, Instax Mini film is readily available and still in production, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.
What kind of film does the instant camera use?
The Lomo'Instant Automat Playa Jardin uses Fujifilm Instax Mini film. Besides color film, there's also a monochrome option available.
How quickly does the camera eject the developed photos?
The photo ejects shortly after you take the picture. The image develops within a few minutes, revealing vibrant, colorful shots.