Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 99 -Review and Setup

Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 99 review and setup. Is it any good? Let's find out! Unboxing, ergonomics, how to use the features, image quality, the INSTAX app, and other recommendations.
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📔 Table of Contents
00:00 - Opening and Welcome
00:14 - Disclaimer
00:37 - Unboxing
01:42 - Ergonomics and Camera Features
02:17 - How Light Effects Are Created
03:26 - Mode, Self-Timer, and Flash Features
05:22 - Testing Sports Mode Fast Shutter
06:17 - Image Quality
06:57 - INSTAX UP App (How To Use)
07:43 - Suggestions for Improvement
09:36 - Thoughts and Recommendations
11:07 - Trade Up From X100VI or GFX 100?
11:26 - Ending and Goodbye
11:56 - Message To Fujifilm
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[@DilaYaraman]

Right after your video, I have purchased INSTAX mini 99. Thank you for your review!

[@FlorianCortese]

Thanks again, Chris, for another honest and great review!

[@La_Puta_Wea]

You are probably the most wholesome Photo enthusiast on all of KZbin (and my favorite one as well). I have learned 90% of my knowledge around my XT-5 from your Videos, and I just wanted to thank you for that! :)

[@StarlordStavanger]

You’re welcome, I taught him everything he knows 🎉

[@JTan74]

I love your humor. Thanks for the funny yet informative review.

[@readrepairs]

Great review! Thank you.

[@StewartBairdPhoto]

Best Fuji channel 😊

[@debbiehartmann1467]

I would never trade my XT5 for an Instax, but I did add an Instax to my creative arsenal! And why? Because of FUN! I bought the Evo mini and carry it in my daily backpack along with a Fieldnotes notebook. I kind of use the two for a mini-photo journal. When I see something interesting I take a Instax photo then print it and tape it into my Fieldnotes book and write the date and a short caption. Just one of the things I have done lately to put the fun back into my photography. And Thank You for all your videos, you are my favorite person to watch on KZbin!

[@ahphodg260]

My mind says I don’t need it but my heart wants it.❤ It looks awesome and I already love printing Instax for my picture wall.

[@DavieMelderfilms]

Good review!

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ThereelOfficial]

wow! film cameras galore

[@Ghostmanriding]

Im 65, and I had polaroid cameras back in the 70's, but I never liked the expense of having to toss out bad exposure and pictures. It always seemed to be wasteful.

[@irliey1]

Instax Mini Evo is made for you. Save the pics in the SDCards and print only which you prefer.

[@mcmach1]

I like the instax printers just Bluetooth across from your phone

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

Instax/polaroids are more a novelty than something you would actually use every day.

[@jasmachugh4222]

Just pre-ordered mine! (now I have a Mini 40, Mini 90, Mini Evo, and now Mini 99)

[@SharonHuwel]

are the chargers compatibel with each other?

[@yuurioholland8243]

IM excited to have this and play with this color effects. Its not yet available here

[@mikeshuey]

Great review. I just can't figure out who the target persona is for this camera. I guess a FujiFilm product manager knows something I don't.

[@angellotorresg8402]

I’ll wait patiently hoping instax release the SQ99 🙏🏽

[@SharonHuwel]

Do you perhaps know if the battery charger of this one can also be used for the Fujifilm Instax mini 90?

[@NelsonLovell]

I grew up watching educational children's shows like Reading Rainbow, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Mr. Rogers...why do I feel like Pal2Tech was missing from our childhoods?!

[@readrepairs]

Shame they do not supply those chargers with the XT cameras?

[@cdanigcX]

That camera looks great, I hope they release something similar on square mode. 8:41 By the way, moving the modes to the color effects wheel into a single one, would mean that you wouldn't be able to combine them, which would in turn limit the creative options, so I think it's perfect as it is

[@kaedeharakazuha1081]

This instax look fun to use. I want to buy one. Is it one of the best instax in the market now?

[@gregpantelides1355]

I really wish they would have added those preset focus distances on the X100VI so we could zone focus easier. Or better yet, let us set a custom button to prefocus the lens to a user defined distance. :-)

[@ryanchen9010]

does it have a glass lens or plastic lens

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

This is truly the ultimate Fuji hipster camera 😆

[@genevievelaplace7301]

Hi. Can I have some advice? I'm new to the world of instant cameras. I'm hesitating between the Mini 99 and the Evo, mostly because I don't understand the lens differences. The Evo has a 28mm lens, and the 99 has a 60mm f/12.7 lens. I'm having a hard time finding a comparison between these two lenses. I want an instant camera that will allow me to take pictures mostly of buildings and landscapes while traveling. I'm worried that the 60mm lens will make the landscape look blurry, but I really love the idea of an analog camera over the Evo. Can someone help? I don't need good quality either, we are talking about an instant camera, but what is the point if everything is blurry from afar?

[@marquitovelez]

I have an evo because im a beginner. The 99 is hot but looks like it's for experienced shooters. you gotta be brave to buy this as a first timer. its like buying a car without rear view camera

[@chriscard6544]

I threw away my GFX 100 after this video

[@pal2tech]

😆

[@dan.allen.digital]

I have the Instax mini evo and I'm thinking of selling it to buy this one. Just something about an actual analog instant film camera gets lost on the digital camera that prints to Instax film like the Evo. Nice review Chris.

[@Paul_Rohde]

Well, the camera doesn't do the double exposure (like a digital camera), the film is just double exposed.

[@StarlordStavanger]

Omg first!?!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

The silver box LOLOL

[@rehantank3372]

Hey guys, here is a question for all of you guys and chris, I have started doing architectural photography professional, with my xt30ii and was thinking about getting the Osmo Pocket 3 for videos, should I get the Pocket 3 or should I get a gimbal instead for the xt30ii I will mainly be shooting vertical videos mostly. Would love to hear your opinion!

[@ldmndz4652]

Come on Fuji give us the updated Instax Wide!..even make a Instax Wide Evo version!..haha

[@alkatmsu]

I thought the pocket light for brightness was funny 😂

[@torinsall]

Agree the 4 AA batteries is better than built-in permanent rechargable batteries...the latter ALWAYS become less effective over time, u til they are so bad at holdimg a charge that you throw out the entire device...instead of just changing batteries.

[@63MacGuy]

I've been thinking about the EVO but it's a little expensive and hard to find

[@rahmanfais]

I acquired it today for 200 USD, which includes 60 Instax mini films.

[@reflux043]

The leica sofort 2 is apparently the same as the evo, but with a higher price tag. That might be easier to find.

[@fuadalfaruqi]

Mini evo or mini 99? guys help me😅

[@superkill30]

Mini evo more versatile.

[@IFrancyISantosI]

Fuji needs to address the low dynamic range of the instax film. It is almost unusable if you want to shoot a subject outdoors with a wood visible

[@RipeOldBanana]

The artist in me says, "Wow, a cool new tool." But the ecologist in me sees all the packaging going to the landfill.

[@colagesicht]

By that point you could just go with a used Digital Camera

[@ryeofoatmeal]

I just bought instax mini 90 a few months ago and found this??? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💀

[@WhosPhotoTube]

Never never charge any camera via the USB port directly from a mains socket. I warned you. Fuji are playing safe.

[@pal2tech]

Yeah I have surge protectors everywhere but most hotel outlets won’t. Good point.

[@andreas7136]

tiny, expensive pictures with bad colors. No copies possible.

[@RICOHGR]

Look at a polaroid film (sx70,600 film)

[@user-li6jl4vx6y]

calm the f down man