Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Review and Setup

Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO review and setup of camera. Unboxing, setup, tips, image quality, and recommendations for use. Get the camera here: geni.us/hqx1yA
📔 Table of Contents
00:00 Opening
00:50 Welcome
01:10 Disclaimer
01:32 Unboxing and Specs
04:29 Using As a Digital Camera
05:03 Printing Photos with Instax Mini EVO
06:17 Transfer Images to Smartphone
07:32 Print Images from Smartphone
07:57 Image Quality and Shooting Tips
10:28 Film and Lens Effects
11:03 Quality of Printed Images
11:58 Suggestions for Improvement
13:08 Thoughts and Recommendations
14:26 Conclusion
14:43 Outro
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[@marktuyet]

Thank you ...I'm 70 yrs old now and want prints again . I remember seeing the first prints from a very early Polaroid Land Camera . It's still magic and a wonderful gift to share with others . Dear Fuji .. please keep film prices as low as possible. Thanks for a great review .

[@guillandanthony711]

This is why I love photography. As Chris says, it's all about capturing the moment. It's still a lot of fun looking at printed photos again and again and being excited to see the next one in the box or in an album. I remember as a child, we sometimes had photo-album days on rainy days. We would get all the pictures out of the drawer and we would just have a look at the pictures and laugh etc. It was really cosy and we all liked it.

[@persbureaupeternick]

Fake don’t answer

[@StormyP101]

I picked up one of these for my wife in February, and this one's an absolute hit. At this point all her friends want one as well, but a mix of hype/popularity and supply chain issues means it's pretty much sold out at most major retailers that carry it. One of the best things about it is the ability to print multiple of the same shot since the shot gets saved to storage.

[@dummatube]

The Ttartisan cheap optical viewfinder is perfect on this camera

[@talloncote2520]

I can’t tell you enough how much I admire Fujifilm. People are right though. If they just made a few more better, strategic business move they could CRUSH everyone else.

[@mojojoe-jo2170]

If Fuji is smart they should start offering a subscription-based film delivery service and really generate some revenue off this one. Man I want one of these.

[@pal2tech]

Great idea. Fuji, I see an opportunity here! 📣

[@torinsall]

Thanks for the review...seems like a fun camera. But NOT being able to send a photo to your phone unless you print it first...kind of a deal killer.

[@konggig]

My local camera store has this service. : D

[@Justin-hn9uv]

Please god, no more subscription services.

[@tdfrie]

“If” Fuji is smart… あなたがばかだね。smh…

[@cafe6113]

I know this a 2yr old video but I’m going to comment anyways, I just purchased the evo having never heard of it. I casually like taking pictures on my phone but don’t enjoy it as much This camera reminds me of my college days taking photo 101, Printing and developing my black and whites in a dark room. I’m so looking forward to using this camera and see what memories I can capture.

[@Salah.alkhalifa]

“Why do we take photos? I don’t know, but I’m glad that they are there.” What a poem! Greetings from Eastern Arabia

[@Caballeroshot]

I got my kids started in photography shooting Instax cameras, this takes it one step further in conserving shots if they can choose which images they can print. Thanks for putting the time for this review, and great to see you are doing well health wise.

[@persbureaupeternick]

Fake don’t answer

[@rockyBalboa6699]

This is a great camera for kids, they can shoot anything they like and not worry wasting a print. I wish my parents got me a polaroid instead of passing off paranoid genes!!

[@krisakfoxer9062]

Ok, I'm really wondering about the instax pastel model for a smaller kid. I mean, this one looks so analog & nostalgic, and has really good features, but maybe it's to early for her to see it the same way I do. So, maybe instax is a better option at this point...She's really an enthusiast. She has one of these really bulky kids digital cameras... I mean she does really good shots with this... And it's not easy to do it with such cameras, as they are really limited...

[@kittyb.2715]

Wow. Every question I had has been answered very clearly. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Comprehensive without being overwhelming. Love this channel! Thank you!

[@GoranSlika]

Hit the nail on the head with both the intro and final segment about what it's all about

[@user-ib7nu5fv9b]

That’s the best video I could find about this camera. Thank you for making it easy to understand how to use the camera!

[@di_calucer]

This is soooo far the best review and demo I watched for Instax Mini Evo. There are a lot of features/functionalities I've discovered from watching this that I didn't see from other videos. This helped so much for me to decide whether I'll get myself one for Christmas. And Yes! I'll get one! 😂

[@rafaellandaeta4435]

Away from the complete info that you gave in this video (which I thank you very much) I Got to say that the way you make your videos, reflects the love you have for photography, and the fact that you do it so well, make that good energy be contagious for those who see you! Thank you very much for your good vibes! Keep it up!

[@danielrashed]

Love the finishing thoughts to your video. Couldn’t agree more of the state of the world. Less noise is priceless, bravo on the recommendation. Blessings !

[@TheOssianOlsen]

This review was the final one I needed to buy the camera. It is SO awesome to have the option of printing pictures that you took from a smartphone! Thank you pal

[@Philmosopher]

My man, great video. I am an amateur going doing some travel so I decided to get one of these for fun on the trips. Your video was extremely informative, descriptive yet amazingly concise, and that human touch at the end? Wow. Wasn't expecting to get hit in the existential feels watching a camera tutorial!

[@VahnWyrde]

The short clip near the end with you and your kid having a bonding time... It was nice.

[@freddyhsu]

Thank you for this wonderful review! I just bought one last week and absolutely love it. It just remind me of old days viewing each photo album. Surly the camera isn’t for serious photography but just let us purely enjoy what photography is, to cherish those moments!

[@ebouwens]

I just got my mini evo a week ago and the photos that I give to people bring more smiles than my expertly edited portraits. I see this as the perfect ice breaker, the perfect travel street portrait camera when you need to gain trust.

[@zuperzz]

Such a brilliant review. Beautifully written. More than the technical aspects of the camera, it’s the “why” that makes this video so moving. Why do we need this camera? The ‘why’ sometimes outweighs the ‘what’. Great job. New sub!

[@YaffaIanelleCanono]

I think this is the best review and set up i've ever watched! Especially the way you express the "expectations" from the camera is amazing! Yk, some of the other videos there when they tells us the disadvantages it makes us pick another camera but urs is different! Planning to buy this for my BIRTHDAY😭💓🤗🙌🏻

[@prithvirajkanne]

Nobody can explain about this camera like you sir with such a passion and intrest.

[@lucabellomo]

You know what Chris….the best part of your review, were all your boxes full of memories. Enough of digital files, prints will be always the best thing to have. You have a beautiful family Chris 🙂 …I am working on mine too 😊 cheers from Italy

[@TheLuckyStr1ke]

Great review ! Can feel your love for photography ❤️

[@luxdalet]

Beautiful video! Glad you are better and back Chris!!! Best review on this great little camera so far. Another awesome honest addition to fujifilm line :)

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

Seems like a fun camera. The big thing for me is the ability to do a quick print out and give to someone you photographed. I doubt I would ever buy this but I might look into mini printers that hooked up to a smart phone. Not sure what is out there but a fun concept to consider. I agree, digital content is becoming passé. I'd love to have a box of tactile photos I could look through to reminisce for nostalgia sake. Much more soulful.

[@oc2phish07]

Good to see you back and looking fully recovered, Chris. Nice, informative video.

[@nb1223]

I hope that Fujifilm perfects this product. 🙏

[@jcvguitars4919]

I made up my mind to buy this camera! Thank you so much for making this video! Detailed, yet not too much, informational, inspiring, and entertaining!

[@Thaxaerion]

This is the best review I have ever watched, very thought provoking.

[@olivialawton659]

I really enjoyed this video - thank you for being so informative & thorough. I actually watched this when researching whether not to buy one. Now that I have, i popped back to watch again to make sure i get the set-up right. Now very much looking forward to using the camera after such a long wait to find one available at last in the UK!

[@barracuda976]

Nice to see you again fit, Chris. I take fotos, most of them to my family because I'm a hunter of feelings. I print them to hang on the wall or I sent to my digital frame. It's amazing to see how we enjoy of the pictures that were taken in the past. They bring us to this moments and remember us where we're going. I know that it's too much romantic view of photography but so I see it.

[@korolishka7]

As a photographer, I really find your recomendation of editing photos in Lightroom so exciting and useful! When I used instax 11 i said this is one of the most awful cameras i've ever tried to, but instax mini evo has a lot more good features, than i've expected to. Thank you for this video!!!

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

Wow this review was really well done. I was soo inspired and really got me thinking. I have this on my wish list, it’s giving me major nostalgia. Thank you

[@MrDlopez44]

Thank you foe your “Thoughts & Recommendations”!! Very subtle, yet very powerful. And I agree!! We need that “human connection now more than ever”! “Why do we take photos? I don’t know, but I’m glad they’re there!” ME TOO!! Thank you!!

[@Nicholasxie]

This is such an awesome review! I’m going to buy one for sure. Sounds like a really fun camera to capture and share the moments with family and friends. I’m so impressed with your video and the quality of the contents. Thank you!

[@suchitgangurde3514]

Hi! I found your channel today. Nice video. I have been meaning to get an instant camera for ages and your review is seriously tempting me to get this one. I hope you recover fully from Covid. These are some really crazy times that we are living in. All we can do is be grateful for all that we have and make the best of times. Cheers!

[@ChandraShekherSingh]

This is an awesome channel.. Giving the best knowledge about Fujifilm cameras. I bought my first camera (XT3) this month. I found it a little intimidating with so many dial and settings. This is the only channel which helped me to get an understanding of Fujifilm cameras. Thank you.🖖Live long and prosper.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Nice little instant camera. Great review. The best part was the message to us all at the end - Human Connection, thanks for taking the time to mention it, we all need more ❤️

[@joshkelly5265]

Amazing video mate. Just bought my partner this camera I've told her to watch your video because you covered all bases. THANKS

[@YeohosuaSenpai]

Very well done. It's good to see you back at it and I hope you are feeling better.

[@DanFarrar]

I was hoping for a good review of this! Glad you are feeling better ❤️

[@polisherci]

this was such an insightful, honest and comprehensive review that I subscribed instantly, thank you so much!

[@alex-daydreamer8499]

Thanks for the info. I just made my decision to get this nice little FujiFilm Instax Mini Evo after watching your video and I actually bought XE4 after looking at your video year ago. Thanks again!!!

[@Comprise1]

Thanks for the great review. Just ordered my Mini Evo so that I will have it for Christmas.

[@NoHudBud]

Super helpful and beneficial review video! Thank YOU for your content!!

[@itspirooz]

you are the real review person , oh after 20 years in internet i just found you man and you are incredible in what you do the best

[@wildinourways]

Great video and what a fun fantastic little camera. Thanks for the video and so happy too see you feeling better!

[@bmeclipse]

I have used the Instax printer and a previous Instax camera. I love them. So retro.

[@EdwinAlguera]

Now that’s how you do a review that was awesome, beautiful and very personal thank you for that

[@avs4365]

Good to see you back - hope all are well. Just had a couple of neighbours go down with it. Keep safe. Neat idea Fuji.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Chris this was great! Awesome review of this new product. Now I want one!

[@MrKiflam]

Toughts and Recommendations are just Mind Blowing. I am 1976th Dad and I'm just discovering that Fuji. I just buy it, instantly, cause ... It is....at the Right Time, and the perfect object I'd loved during my Childhoold. Thank You, from France, for that "magical" Review

[@jeromecorpuz8250]

I like what you said at the end part of the video sir! You’re absolutely right that it’s a perfect timing for fuji making this and just take pictures and give it to someone! Human connection is always better. Thanks for making videos and tutorials! Keep it up! More success to you and the channel.

[@twitchbtw5019]

Thank you so much your review helped my sister get her own fujifilm instax mini Evo plus camera you helped convince my mom a lot

[@bloomylicious]

At least there's one working Fujifilm app! That being said, I got the Fujifilm wide printer for Christmas and have been using the app with that and it hasn't been too bad. Bit addicted to "printing" photos out now, been giving them as gifts to friends and family. There's something so different about holding a picture then looking at it on your phone. It's really helped solidify some of my memories of these last few pandemic years too, having printed off photos of some of the few social events we have been able to enjoy in this time. Great to see you feeling better, thanks for everything you do for the Fujifilm community and photography community in general.

[@bradbennett1420]

Hilarious comment. I’m dying 😹😹😹

[@techtt6213]

@@bradbennett1420 exactly, the camera remote app is embarrassingly bad

[@tafonsos]

Nice job man!!! love your feeling, your passion! nice way to talk about a camera, about photography, about life :)

[@verystarrynights]

The quality of this review is absolutely insane!

[@ericthestone]

I am really happy with my OG instax SP1 printer, I just found shooting with iPhone then print them out from the printer will yield better image quality. Now I am interested in the Instax Link Wide, love the bigger format.

[@AnikiF]

Great, cristal clear review, Chris. Thanks!

[@reboundk1ng]

Glad to see you again Chris! hope you've fully recovered, nice video as always. Hail from Indonesia

[@Musicology76]

welcome back, Chris! We love you

[@rdog77]

This is fantastic I love the idea of this camera and I've been waiting for it to come out. I do own the wide Instax printer that has in my opinion better picture quality. But I love what Fuji is doing with this format and instant film. And I agree with your comments 100% that the world is ready to take a step back and enjoy being in the moment and not needing things so digital or instantaneous. This is a perfect companion for that thought process. By the way when I bring my Instax printer to a family gatherings, we can’t get enough of it. The kids love it!

[@persbureaupeternick]

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[@rydinorwin]

Great video, I’m getting one for sons birthday, you made me feel quite emotional at the end!

[@svaphrodite]

Thanks Chris! Very helpful as always. You just convinced me that if I want prints to share when traveling, I should simply carry a Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 and transfer pix from my iPhone.

[@CarstenSchlipf]

Very happy to see that you are back. I have the impression that you are not yet back to the same energy level as before, but I am sure that very soon you will be back at your usual 150%.

[@gregstevenson7401]

Your best content by a mile. Really well done.

[@jonathanm2690]

Hey :) review was wonderful, I bought one of the back of this review, what you talked about "being in the moment" that really struck with me and I've come up with a beautiful way to use this camera creatively :) :) To be honest, I never knew this camera even existed till I saw your review. All I can say is thank you so much, this video has helped alot, not just the review but also your personal thoughts too :)

[@Edvanfleury]

I've been using mini evo for about 2 months and I loved it. A tiny camera full of surprises.

[@persbureaupeternick]

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[@jironnimo5678]

Thanks for such a heartwarming and full review! It was very helpful ✨

[@alozzzy1213]

This was a fantastic and in depth review. Good job.

[@c1plas]

Ty for the how to use. I didn’t know how many prints I had left, most importantly how to navigate the menu.

[@Itsjosezarate]

Great video ! Just got this camera for my birthday & had no clue how to use it, this was very informative 👍🏽

[@jillmartin7689]

Thank you gor this review! Just bought this camera ❤

[@JohnDenmarkDelarmente]

Great review! Watched couple of videos about the new Fujifilm Intax Mini Evo and honestly yours is probably the best! 👍 Can't wait for mine to arrive. 😃

[@elliewithg]

I ordered this camera just today! Can't wait to use it! I can't wait to print photos again just like before.

[@JuanSewDLKS]

So much emotion at the end. TY

[@paceyombex]

You got me with that last part Sir! As a hobbyist, I'm not really sure why I love taking photos of family members, things around me, landscapes, even strangers I met on the street; especially because I have no financial incentives for doing it. I guess it's a subconscious thing since as a human we can not control the flow of time. So, if time can only flow one way, with photography at least I have a part of that time that I can keep.

[@x100ed]

Great video!!!! I shoot X100V, but also Polaroid and Instax Wide. I love the look and function of this camera, but most of all the fun of it. It is definitely on the shopping list for next week! Thanks for the time you put into this.

[@Irrotto]

I am glad to see you back! Hope you're feeling better!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Tony!! 🙏

[@ninacleven7889]

Interesting review. Thanks for showing all the neat features of this camera.

[@HaldunT]

glad to see you. all our best wishes for you. Take care.

[@minoei4384]

Outstanding review. Thnx for making and sharing.

[@carlogregori1967]

Sincerely, welcome back!!!

[@delphineblack5390]

That’s the best review video I’ve seen recently. Thanks for your effort.

[@pal2tech]

Wow, thanks!

[@nllc.s18]

Thank you so much for this information and those meaningful messages ❤️❤️❤️

[@lucianaraujodc]

I loved your review! It helped me a lot while setting up my fuji, thanks ^^

[@JayNabuLe]

Great video sir, you got me right in the feels with this one. Definitely picking one up for my kids so they can enjoy the fun of photography.

[@gnuhapi]

After I bought my M-10, I swore, "No more cameras!" And now you've planted a seed (need) I have to suppress. Glad you're back and I enjoyed the vid.

[@KevinHPhotography]

Just ordered mine today on Amazon 🤘 it was out of stock but now is back! Delivery is in a couple of weeks but I am excited to try it out once it arrives. It will be my first Instax Camera, love the feature where you can select which photo to print.

[@davidmakpost]

Thanks for the review. I totally agreed with your views on the usage. The main reason for me to buy one is because of this review. Great Job. Looking forward to seeing more reviews related to FujiFilm (I am a XT4 user).

[@davidwalker2402]

Great job, I’m hoping mine arrives Wednesday 👏

[@annemia2953]

Excellent, thank you. I have purchased one of these cameras.

[@lukeleft]

legendary video ! it helped a lot in our setup of the camera / good insight too

[@Stampalex]

Excellent review! Loved it.

[@paulasimson4939]

What a fabulous video. Your channel really fills an interesting niche. Lots of technical info, but also, the "why" of photography, the human side, real life. This one almost had a documentary feel to it and I loved it. And BTW, your wife is an adorable model! Hope you're feeling better now.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Paula!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 I may be soon making a mini-doc on her incredible talent for making stuff. 👍

[@londonfoto]

Great informative and entertaining video. Thank you for being so thorough

[@MadeByJoey]

I love when you get emotional. Honestly and earnestly love it. :)

[@CallMeFail]

Just bought one, looking forward to making a photo collage.

[@thomassandfield835]

Glad to see you are back.. keep up the good work as always

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Thomas! Really appreciate it man!! Cheers! 👍