Instax Mini 8 Camera - Pink

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You’ll see a small number 2 appear next to the self timer icon in the LCD window, and the countdown will begin. The print in question is ejected from the top of the camera almost as soon as the flash has fired – and here it always fires, even in strong sunlight, as there appears to be no way to disable it, as we occasionally can on higher end instant models.

Never quite knowing what you’ll get – and having to wait a minute or more to see what you’ve got – the anticipation and the realization is all part of the thrill. The Instax prints it produces are fantastic for capturing memories, sticking in albums, displaying, or sharing with friends. On the rear, there’s the backside of the viewfinder, a small counter displaying the number of shots remaining and the film-loading compartment.If you manually extend the lens further you can engage “selfie mode” which reduces the minimum focus distance down to an arm’s length 0. The manual exposure setting isn't ideal for photographers used to fully automatic photography, but it only takes a second to set. Our review unit is finished in red—Raspberry according to Fuji—but you can also get it in Black, Blue, Grape (purple), Pink, White, and Yellow. The always-on flash can help make up for low-lit conditions, but colours can look too washed out and image clarity is not great.

If you’ve just bought your first Fujifilm Instax Mini, this article will tell you everything you need to know to help you get started. There's something magical about being able to snap a photo and hang it on the front of your fridge, or hand it off to a friend. When you turn on the Instax Mini 8, you will see a little red-and-orange light on the exposure setting dial. The Mini 11’s variable 1/2 to 1/250 shutter speed also makes it more versatile than previous entry-level Instax cameras, especially in low light.There are strap mounting points on each side, along with the AA battery compartment, while a slot on the top ejects the exposed instant prints. It's our pick as Editors' Choice for photographers in looking for a basic, no-frills instant camera. Make sure to read our Best Instax Mini Cases and Best Instax Mini Albums guide to find the best option for you. The biggest addition to the Instax Mini 9 is that it comes packaged with our most recommended accessory to the Mini 8, a close-up macro lens. You can personalize your camera and case to suit your style, whether that’s blue, pink, white, yellow or black.

Its ease of use means that pretty much anyone can get up and running within seconds, making it a great option for social situations and kids. There’s certainly a sweet spot and you’ll find certain conditions where the camera and flash pair near perfectly, but given that everything’s automatic, a little bit of luck is required. Film loads in the back—line up the yellow stripe on the film pack with the yellow mark in the film compartment to make sure it's oriented correctly. But make sure you do—I forgot to for a couple of outdoor shots and ended up with the underexposed image above because of it.While I would have liked a camera aimed at an entry-level audience to offer fully automatic operation, it only takes a second to set the exposure, and the camera tells you what the ideal setting is. But, to be fair to the Instax, that’s the case for just about every instant camera on the market and part of instant photography’s charm. Turn the dial on the lens until the dot aligns with the lamp that corresponds to the suggested setting (the camera will choose the best setting for you). It's pretty easy to frame yourself—just center the lens and shoot—but if you're trying to selfie with a friend, an instant camera with a wider angle lens and selfie mirror is a better choice.