Nope, it's the Mini Evo and Liplay that can take digital backups.

@GoneWithFilm owkiii tysmm

Depends on how long the exposure was an how bright the light is. Indoors and if only a few seconds and the back is closed, usually it's only the top sheet that's affected. But if the pack was taken out and left for exposed more than a few seconds, probably the whole pack will be white or have streaks of white.

It's been in use since the earliest days of photography. Some of the early photographs would become solarized after over exposure, being put out in the sunlight for too long :)

@@GoneWithFilm i've never seen it happen even in our oldest photos (1980s?). guess it was only in very early days

yes, indeed!

Glad it was helpful!

I already have an SQ6 so I'm not interested in getting a Mini 99. For most people, the Mini Evo would be the better choice because it's a hybrid and much easier to use. While the 99 is a great camera, most users who are not experienced photographers will have a difficulty in mastering the camera.

The SE is the basically the same camera as the Mini 7+, it's just in a different plastic casing.

I bought my replacement mirrors years ago from Surplus Shed, they used top have them in packs of 10 for cheap. Try looking for old graflex and kalart rangefinders for parts. I also found an old post saying you can order the glass from Edmund Optics.

The one I used had 27 exposures, which is the normal version. Some countries have a "27+12" version that has 39 shots.

@@GoneWithFilm thanks.

The SP500 and spotmatics are notorious for having a stuck battery cap because of corossion. Sometimes it's easier remove by removing the whole bottom plate. Good thing the SP500 works without batteries though.

@@gray_girl The SE is basically just a reskinned Instax mini 7+. They work in the same way.

The RB67 will focus only correctly at a certain, fixed distance from the lens. Using the ground glass and with the camera lens focused at infinity, wide open aperture and shutter speed set to "B", we open the shutter and view through the lens. At the correct distance from the back of the camera, the image on the ground glass should be focused also at infinity. The metal adapter plate plus the spacer screws put the back at the correct distance. Hope this helps.

That's a common issue on older mini 8s and mini 9s-the shutter is failing. The camera's shutter will need to be disassembled and reassembled. According to one repairman I know, some rubber or soft material inside is causing the shutter to jam or hang up.

@@GoneWithFilm so the problem is whats inside the shutter button?

@@datensh not the shutter button but the shutter itself inside the lens. whole lens and shutter assembly needs to be repaired, takes several hours.

@@GoneWithFilm thank you so much for responding. the thing is im not quite sure if there is a repair shop i can take this to since i live in the province. i only bought this 2nd hand last week so ill probably tell the seller abt this. but thanks again sir for helping me!

True thats why I collect manual cameras :) The manual instaxes are pretty simple mechanically though, like the cheap Holgas and Dianas. There's currently no "professional" level Instax.

Glad it helped!

The analog cameras like the mini 12 work best outdoors so for hikes outside in the woods wouldn't be a problem as long as the light isn't too contrasty. If you're comfortable shooting on film, the savings on the Mini 12 is worth it. I do, however recommend the Evo to most people who have no experience shooting on film. Evo battery life has not been an issue for me but I'm a disciplined shooter-I typically shoot only about 100-200 shots for a typical 3 day vacation. Even if it's non-replaceable, it would take several years for the battery to degrade. The battery technically *can* be replaced if degraded but you'll need some electronics repair skills to replace it..

@@GoneWithFilm Thanks for the info & perspective!

What model is is your camera?

@@GoneWithFilm mini evo

@@xRey7anx Double check camera print settings, filter effect esttings and film simulations if they are on default or off. Could be a problem with the printer part of the camera, I've heard of similar issues replaced within warranty.

@@GoneWithFilm well sadly, I went to somewhere where I thought they would be able to fix it but they told me that the problem is in the camera and I have to change it but my warranty ended and staying with a bad printing. Is there anything I can do like filters or something like that?

@@xRey7anx none that I know of, sorry.

It says "mint green" on the box :)

@GoneWithFilm thanks! I couldn't quite tell but that's the color I want!

There's a way to clean the insides of the camera but it has to be partially disassembled to do that. If you're confident that you have the mechanical/tech skills to do that to your camera then here's the short guide to it: 1) Use a guitar pick or old credit card to remove the ejection port cover, the "0" shaped piece of plastic where the film comes out. 2) Once the cover is removed there's a black felt/cloth/rubber material there, clean the gap between the material with cotton buds dampened with a little water. 3) if that still doesn't fix it, the camera will need to be disassembled, front and back covers removed, rollers removed from the assembly and manually cleaned. Then they must be reassembled again.

"Disposable" or "single use" cameras are designed to be used for 1 roll of film. Once the film roll is finished, the camera is then given to the photography lab for developing of the film and recycling of the camera by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is supposed to take them back and reload them and sell them as new. The Funsaver, however, can be reloaded by the end user but it's not an easy process and you'll need a darkroom or film changing bag.

Only options left are to 1) destroy the film pack from the back using a cutting tool like diagonal pliers or 2) disassemble the camera and remove the stuck film from the rollers

@@GoneWithFilm my mother was able to break it out, we put a new pack in to check if it was fixed and we encountered the same issue with the black piece that comes out at the beginning of a pack. We got that pack out as well and that pack was proper stuck in, we think it's gonna need a check up from someone well versed in camera's.

It's a little caustic. Might irritate skin but probably will be ok if you washed it off immediately.

I bought them online (I'm in the Philippines) from a store called Baterya.Ph. I'm not sure if they're easily available in other countries but the regular, non premium Fujitsu alkalines are on Amazon. I've used both versions for years on multiple Instax cameras with great results.

If the film pack is already empty, it's easier to reload the pack if you remove the shiny black tape on the slot that the film comes out of. It is possible to sort of dismantle the whole case-it snaps together but you'll need a lot of force to do it.

@@GoneWithFilm I saw your comment but forgot to respond! I was able to get to film into the case:) Thank you!

It should work without film. Check the battery contacts and compartment for battery residue-old instax cameras were often left with batteries inside and corroded terminals are common.

Yes, same method will work on the 11

@@GoneWithFilm Thanks a million! It's work well and my camera can turn on like usual 🙌🏻😍

Well the foil will need a pretty large voltage and current to to make it hot enough to catch fire-the batteries only provide about 6 volts in total. I wouldn't worry too much about a fire hazard. Using foil is a just a quick hack though and it's always better to use proper springs for a stronger, longer lasting repair.