Instax mini EVO 2-in-1 photo camera and printer with a 2.7 inch LCD screen, 10 Lens and 10 film effects, mini film format, Black

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If there was ever an Instax Mini camera deserving of being called "pro," the Instax Mini Evo is it. The Instax Mini Evo is a beautiful homage to film cameras and one that nobody would be embarrassed to pull out at any event. A color shift filter adds cyan and magenta false color to the edges of subjects (Photo: Jim Fisher) Lens modes: Normal, Vignette, Soft Focus, Blur, Fisheye, Colour Shift, Light Leak, Mirror, Double Exposure, Half-frame The mirror filter splits the frame in half with a mirrored reflection effect—it's a good tool to get creative shots with perfect symmetry (Photo: Jim Fisher) Where as the LiPlay is designed for one-button operation, the Mini Evo leans heavier on tactile controls. It takes advantage of the retro aesthetics, too—a control ring around the lens swaps through different lens filter effects and a dial on the top plate applies different color profiles. It even features a dedicated lever for printing, styled after an analog camera's film advance. The soft focus filter smooth details and adds a glow to images

For your money, you get a print on photographic film. Instax shots use chemistry, not thermal paper like rival format Zink. The resulting image is wallet-sized (1.8 by 2.4 inches of image area), with a glossy finish and colors that pop with saturation and contrast. In comparison, Zink prints struggle to show certain tones, especially pinks and magentas, and suffers from heavy dithering all over. Is the Instax Mini Evo the Digital Instant for You? Left: Print taken with the Instax Mini Evo’s 4.92-megapixel camera. Right: Photo taken with an iPhone 12 Pro and printed with the Instax mini Evo via the Instax Mini Evo app. Raymond Wong / InputYou can still get a sense of the frame in bright, glare-inducing conditions, but it's tough to really see what's happening. As such, you need to trust the Evo to focus on the right subject. In practice, I found that it does a very good job—it only misfocused a couple of times. The mirror filter splits the frame in half with a mirrored reflection effect—it's a good tool to get creative shots with perfect symmetry The built-in battery is good for up to 100 shots, and around 20 photo prints. It's charged via the microUSB port hidden on the bottom of the camera, which is where you'll also find a microSD card slot. The Mini Evo's built-in memory can hold up to 45 images before you'll need to add external storage. Performance

Finally, in a more minor criticism, Fujifilm’s choice to opt for micro-USB over USB-C for charging does feel a little antiquated. Overall, the Mini Evo has plenty to offer, and while I’ll keep my fingers crossed for an Instax Square format model in the future, the Evo has jumped straight to the top of my list of favourite instant cameras. He has also written for a wide range of publications including T3, BBC Focus, Empire, NME, Radio Times, MacWorld, Computer Active, What Digital Camera and Rough Guide books. You're limited in what images you can send to your smartphone—the Mini Evo only sends photos that have already been printed via Bluetooth Use your smartphone to control the camera. Get your shot set up then release the camera shutter using your phone as a remote control.With this instax camera, you don’t have to choose between the joys of the digital age or the pleasure of analogue design. The mini Evo combines both into a hybrid digital camera that encompasses your passions. Submit a valuation request and we'll provide guide prices with no delay. Plus, we'll collect your gear from your home or work for FREE.