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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Charging takes up to three hours. Also not supplied here is a microSD card for the storage of images, for which a slot is provided adjacent to that for the USB lead at the camera’s base. But then we don’t get a memory card provided when we buy a dedicated camera or phone anyway, so it’s hardly a deal breaker. As it is, the camera boasts an internal storage capacity for up to 45 images to get us going out of the box. Express your creativity with the Fujifilm instax mini Evo. This hybrid camera and smartphone printer invites those with a passion for analogue and digital to share their story. With over 100 ways of expression, the instax mini Evo hybrid camera brings what you love to life – instantly. You can also use your smartphone as a remote control and wirelessly release the camera's shutter from the INSTAX mini EVO app, which is available for iOS and Android phone. 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. Use your smartphone to control the camera. Get your shot set up then release the camera shutter using your phone as a remote control.

Instax prints have an iconic quality to them and the mini Evo is no different. Whether you opt for ‘instax-Natural Mode’ for conventional image quality or ‘instax-Rich Mode’ for vibrant colours. Change how you express yourself in every image. Gavin has over 30 year experience of writing about photography and television. He is currently the editor of British Photographic Industry News, and previously served as editor of Which Digital Camera and deputy editor of Total Digital Photography. The Instax Mini Evo is a love letter to Fuji's 1970s heyday, with a retro-inspired design and abundance of easy-to-use filters and effects designed to mimic analogue film. It easily meets the criteria to make our list of best instant cameras. But is it predominantly an instant camera, or simply a digital one with a built-in Instax film printer?

Countering that somewhat is the huge amount of lens and filter effects on offer - 100 in total - which are both easy to apply via the lens ring and filter dial, and produce genuinely pleasing results. Just be aware that they're baked into the JPEG files that the camera records, with no option to also store an unfiltered original or to change the filters after the picture has been taken. From the app you can perform a number of useful functions, including taking remote control of the camera (useful for selfies and group shots). It uses Fujifilm Instax Mini film. You can shop all of our Instax films here > Can all photos I have taken be transferred to the app?

Printed pictures can be saved as images with an instax frame on your Smartphone. Share your favorite shot on social media! Despite the dials, snapping photos with the Instax Mini Evo is a push-button experience. The camera has two shutter releases—one at the top, for when you hold it in landscape orientation, and a front button to use when you hold the camera vertically for portraits or selfies. A mirror next to the lens helps you frame self-portraits. Controls feel a little cramped, but get the job done. The filters and color looks are a big part of the experience. You can swap between retro, mirrored, double exposure, soft focus, fish-eye, and other creative lenses to spice up your photos. I especially like the light leak filter; it adds a bit of colorful flare and simulates the look of a camera that isn't quite light-proof. You get ten color options and ten filters in total—you can mix and match them together for up to 100 different in-camera creative looks. 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. The creative filters and built-in printer go a long way to make the Mini Evo stand out from smartphones, which have replaced point-and-shoot compacts for most folks. But the camera doesn't take them all the way home—for example, you can add filters only before you take a photo, not after.The instax mini Evo uses a 28mm f2 lens, this gives you a wide-angle that gets everyone in the shot. Snap subjects as close as 10cm all the way to infinity. External interface: (1) Micro USB Micro-B (for charging only) / (2*) USB Type-C (for charging only) Lens modes: Normal, Vignette, Soft Focus, Blur, Fisheye, Colour Shift, Light Leak, Mirror, Double Exposure, Half-frame There’s a cute animation of the photo rolling off the screen and “into” your print as it comes out of the film slot on top. Raymond Wong / Input