instax mini EVO Hybrid camera and smartphone printer, BROWN

This was a Christmas present for my daughter, and she was and is totally in love with it. She has used it countless time since she got it and finds it's the perfect companion on days out, and can get a print out to place in her travel journal. It's well made and has that great retro look and feal about it. It's simple to use, no complicated menus or instruction, does exactly what it is supposed to do, shoots and prints, great purchase. Would reccomend for instants results photography.

First – many thanks to Amazon. This is the fourth instant camera I’ve tried, all purchased through Amazon. And it is the one I’m keeping (the other three were the Instax 99 and the Kodak Minishot 2 & 3). There is an App available to use with the camera (through Bluetooth) but I’ve used the camera on its own, working on the principle that I want the camera to be able to do what I want through its own functionality. The EVO isn’t cheap, and it isn’t purely an instant camera. Fuji describe it as a hybrid, that offers the functionality of an instant camera with that of a digital one. The camera has the capability to save up to 45 images onboard but it also has an SD card slot which allows you to save more as well as the ability to transfer them to a computer. It has a robust body build with a nice retro feel right down to the lever for printing and again is reminiscent of the old instamatics. Its available in black or brown body and has a good quality LCD screen (3” TFT) on the back which allows you to clearly see your images before printing. It has ten lens effects (colour leak, vignette, fish eye, etc) all accessible from the lens dial and ten image effects (sepia, monochrome, blur, canvas, etc) accessible from a top dial. These can be combined to give 100 options and up to three favourite combinations can be saved, recalled at the press of one of the function buttons on the back of the camera. The camera has a focal length of 10cm to infinity, has a good exposure control, using the LCD screen so you can determine the correct setting to suit the conditions and white balance. It feels slightly slower when printing than the Instax 99 but that’s a minor quibble. Don’t expect the image quality to be the equal of a top end DSLR, but it is good and the ability to clearly review your images prior to printing prevents wasted paper. And the effects options make it fun camera to use. The instruction manual proudly proclaims the camera as having the best image quality in the history of Instax cameras (as of December 2021). Its definitely superior to the Kodak models (both cheaper by a long stretch) and value & performance wise is way better than the Instax 99. And highly recommended. 13/05/24 update - the lens ring has come off and will not go back on. 03/07/24 update - I bought a replacement (once refunded) and I have had no problems with the camera. Still a 5 star rating. I would advise anyone looking for a case for the camera to buy the official Fuji option rather than any of the other (slightly cheaper) options. The Fuji case is a comfortable fit unlike the others which are very tight on the effects ring (and may have caused the damage to my original purchase)

I chose the Instax mini EVO because I loved the idea of instant prints without being stuck with low-quality shots. The camera really delivers — images are great, especially with multiple filter options that give them that nostalgic, analog vibe. I particularly enjoy using the black-framed film with mine — it suits the vintage aesthetic perfectly. The camera is light to carry and very straightforward to use. The printing mechanism is especially fun: pulling the lever feels just like advancing film on a classic analog camera, and that novelty never wears off. What stands out is the hybrid printing feature: I can take a photo or pick one from my phone and print it onto Instax film. That saves both film and fuss and gives me the look I love. It’s been called “crossing past and present” for a reason. Its design is both charming and practical — retro-style dials and a lever for printing give a tactile feel, while the LCD screen helps me preview shots so I’m not wasting film. The Bluetooth app is seamless too — great for remote control or printing pictures straight from my phone. One note: the real value here isn’t the digital image quality — your phone likely captures a better photo — but the hybrid mechanic and authentic feel of the print is where the EVO shines. If you want that charming vintage look, the ability to choose your print, and the fun of instant analog-style photos with modern convenience, this is an excellent pick.

Easy to use. Fun photos. Instant print. Great that it has an SD card slot and screen so you can choose which pics to print, and check photo prior to printing. Great design. Had the previous version which lacked a screen, memory. Big improvement. Love it.

Fun camera with a retro look. There is even a 'wind-on' lever, like the old film cameras had, but this one is to start the printing process. It's more of a hybrid digital/instant camera, because the images are saved, either in the camera's own memory (about 40 capacity) or you can expand the memory with an SD card. This means you can check the quality of your snap before you print it, so you don't waste valuable film. There are 10 different filters and 10 lens settings, giving you up to a hundred variations. I've just used the normal settings so far, but the others are there for the more adventurous. If you get the app, you can share images with your phone. This means you could take a photo on your phone and then print it with the camera. You can also take a photo with the camera and then send it to your phone, but for some reason this only works with images you have already printed. The image I've attached was taken on my phone, but printed with the camera. I haven't got my head around the menu functions yet, but I'm an 'oldie' and not very tech savvy: I'm sure the youngsters will have no problem with it. I found it a bit fiddly to open the back, but that's probably just as well, because you don't want to accidentally open the camera and expose any unused film. The cartridges are simple to fit. It's not a top of the range digital camera or phone, so don't expect super sharp pictures, but it's good for capturing the moment and having an actual photo to put in an album or give to friends. All in all, very pleased.

Very happy with the purchase. Digital camera mode works great

Amazing! You need to download 2 seperate apps. The one the QR code sends you to (to store pics) and the specific mini evo app lets you print photos from your device! You also don't have to print the photos straight away (so U can save precious film haha) micro SD slot to store heaps of pics. Still working out the art of taking pics but there's filters!!!

Good for kids but a bit overpriced plus there are 0 films with it. Have to buy them separately

Me ha encantado. Es muy fácil de usar, pero no por ello limitada. Los modos configurables son variados; el vintage es mi favorito, le da el toque a las fotos. Lo mejor: la conexión con el móvil. Desde la app puedes controlar la cámara a distancia e imprimir fotos directamente desde el móvil. No esperaba una calidad genial, pero ha superado mis expectativas. Las fotos tienen personalidad. Además, estéticamente es una pasada. Tiene un diseño retro muy bien conseguido, elegante y con buenos acabados. Por ponerle una pega, el flash en los selfies puede resultar algo molesto, ya que salta aunque haya buena luz, y desactivarlo no es del todo intuitivo. Hubiera sido genial un botón rápido o una opción más accesible. Y para rematar, el envío fue en menos de 24h, cuando esperaba más de una semana.

La mía no tardo mucho en llegar, tardo como 2 semanas aproximadamente (llego antes de la fecha estimada), en perfectas condiciones y funciona súper bien, la verdad me encantó.