Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Review and Setup

[@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 .

[@africanpenguin3282]

I feel annoyed that I kind of missed out on peel apart film I was given the pack from Mamma Mia Universal peel film back and man it's just so much fun to get that large print right away

[@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.

[@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

[@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]

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[@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.

[@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]

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[@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!

[@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…

[@VahnWyrde]

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

[@GoranSlika]

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

[@InnaBalabon]

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

[@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!!!

[@maqqi5178]

I really love your last words. People often drift out of the moment and you summed it up perfectly. Thank your very much for this.

[@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!

[@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

[@monkeybegood]

the fact you took a 1977 polaroid camera and blew a photo for this video is worth the subscription alone. thorough and great content! sub.

[@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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[@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.

[@flutterbat9178]

Love how this guy talks and explains things very sweet this video has made my day

[@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.

[@nb1223]

I hope that Fujifilm perfects this product. 🙏

[@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%.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@dogankumova4048]

its great to see you again with same energy. :)

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Dogan!!!

[@KristiGay1973]

I hope you’re feeling better! I’m also excited to see your review of this camera. However, I’m bummed that they are releasing new stuff when their app for their older cameras is still utter crap. For such a great company otherwise, I just don’t get why they won’t fix their app for the regular camera models.

[@pal2tech]

Agree. And now that we know that they CAN make a decent App, it makes the Fujifilm X one all the more frustrating.

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@reboundk1ng]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 !

[@carlogregori1967]

Sincerely, welcome back!!!

[@sylvaindany-lewandowski39]

Excellent review, and very good thoughts on enjoying printed photos. Thanks.

[@bmeclipse]

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

[@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!

[@billclinton6040]

This camera seems absolutely great for only $200. Being able to choose which shots to print is pure genius! Very fun and informative review. Great job! BTW, a .csv file is a standard ASCII/text based file format that stands for "comma separated variables" used by computers since at least the 80s. I can't say for certain that is what the Fuji file is, but opening the file in a text editor like Notepad (sorry, not a Mac user) would quickly confirm this. And if Adobe or other programs aren't able to make heads or tails of a simple CSV file, that is a serious knock on them, not Fuji.

[@DirectAccessYT]

Yeah IF its a csv as you describeed above you can also import it into Excel or Libre Calc (spreadsheet program)

[@billclinton6040]

@@DirectAccessYT I am well aware of that. Nearly all programs from spreadsheets, word processors, databases, etc. are capable of importing a csv. But most people don't have access to Excel, or even if they do, are far from fluent enough to know how to import a csv. Far easier to just open it in a text editor like Notepad for most computer users if all you're doing is confirming that it is indeed a csv and not some proprietary file format of Fuji's.

[@toddysurcharge771]

Yeah since film costs so much wasting a shot isn't very smart. I would rather pay more for the camera than for the film.

[@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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[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@AllanaWasHere]

Well. I did not expect to cry at the end of a camera review video, but here we are. And I'm glad we're here. :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@kathealy60]

Not sure which part of this video I liked most…the camera review or your sentiment about the last 2 years and what we need right now…. Nice job, Chris.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@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.

[@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.

[@YeohosuaSenpai]

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

[@launiekins]

What a cool, genuine, guy you are 👍🏻 Thanks for helping me get excited about prints again! Bless you

[@Musicology76]

welcome back, Chris! We love you

[@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!

[@terra___photo]

Beautiful outro and so true. I'm really interested in this little beast. Need to upgrade!

[@Comprise1]

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

[@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 :)

[@marciosousa2099]

Best photography KZbinr! Welcome back sir

[@pal2tech]

So nice of you! Thank you!

[@TedWhibley]

Ohh ... great review + your lovely message at the end ❤

[@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 :)

[@EdwinAlguera]

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

[@verystarrynights]

The quality of this review is absolutely insane!

[@wildinourways]

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

[@prithvirajkanne]

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

[@oc2phish07]

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

[@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😭💓🤗🙌🏻

[@Irrotto]

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

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Tony!! 🙏

[@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!

[@karan15908]

Thank you for your wonderful review and it helped me decide what I wanted my wife to gift me😂 I shamelessly asked her that I wanted this camera and she happily ordered this from Amazon as I live in Dubai and we dont have this here in store. The camera made my birthday dinner extra special and as you rightly said it made my two sisters very happy that I gave them printed copies and btw I gifted them the “mini 12” camera on my younger sisters birthday which was on 13th feb and elder sister was gifted because she has two toddler twins😊 Thank you and God bless you and Fuji

[@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!!

[@amattukat]

I have a Instax SQ10 and it is so much fun! I love to shoot more freely with it than with a professional camera. Polaroids just have a unique magic to them a smartphone will never have. Thanks for that video ☺️

[@persbureaupeternick]

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[@miniteddy5555]

Indeed! 🤩

[@AnikiF]

Great, cristal clear review, Chris. Thanks!

[@Isaac-do3sx]

Boggles my mind that their flagship camera app is nearly unusable, but the Evo app works flawlessly… Hopefully this is a preview of a future update 🙏 Great review as always!

[@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.

[@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!

[@txgirl995]

I got this camera in the mail yesterday. Playing with it today. I never found the original instax camera worthwhile. No control, photos poor quality. When I found out about the EVO from a friend I was intrigued. I loved the fact that I could insta print from my phone. I had the hardest time getting the bluetooth set up. The instruction, were just not user friendly. I finally figured out I had to turn bluetooth on on my camera, the app, and the EVO. ugh. The print quality is ok. I need to play with it much more. I do appreciate the extra options on the camera/printer itself, brightness, contrast and saturation. How do I get the images to save to the sd card?

[@chawpork7108]

Thank you for this Honest review!!! I just got mine from Company Raffle in our year end party.

[@TheLuckyStr1ke]

Great review ! Can feel your love for photography ❤️

[@neolier]

You always create great content. I don't own a fuji camera anymore but remain subscribed to your channel for the quality of you videos. Keep it going!

[@pal2tech]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Thaxaerion]

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

[@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.

[@DanFarrar]

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

[@KongGig]

I have mixed feelings about these hybrid cameras. XD On one hand, I like the surprise(as well as its charm when you get something completely unexpected.) that instax / Polaroid contributes when you can not predetermine how the result will be, Something that these hybrid cameras take from, as they feel more like a regular digital camera with an added bonus of a printer. But on the other hand, instax / Polaroid film can be quite expensive and wasteful, especially if many pictures end up bad. So the whole bit of being able to choose to get good pictures before print, feels like a bonus especially when you can save the pictures on a sd card.

[@brynnwelch3489]

Only one thing to say Chris. Magic Video, magic bit of kit. Well done to you and well done to Fujifilm.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!!!

[@NB-qm7rk]

Great review, love your energy, think I have been sold on this one thanks!🎉

[@JL_hahaha0303]

wow omg your intro was so incredibly touching!

[@pal2tech]

Oh thank you!

[@rockyBalboa6699]

I really like the EVO because it's a hybrid Digital/print polaroid which helps to save all pictures onto a computer or social media. I definitely don't like films or those over priced print cartridges when you can print 100's of photo's on your printer for 1/50th of the cost. I hope Fujifilm releases a revised version with improved image resolution, touch screen and higher bitrate. This camera is definitely on my top three list to buy.

[@thomassandfield835]

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

[@pal2tech]

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

[@jamesdunlop8704]

One thing you did not mention was the in built camera battery life. I have known cameras in the past with inbuilt batteries that could only be replaced by returning them to the manufacturers, at a huge price .This then made the camera unusable .If this camera had replaceable batteries I would consider one. Thanks for an informative video.

[@tafonsos]

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

[@kristylucio7201]

Just got my Instax Evo today! So excited to get using it! Thanks for the awesome informative video!

[@JuanSewDLKS]

So much emotion at the end. TY

[@joshkelly5265]

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

[@mnaarob1353]

Loved the way you presented the camera.

[@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

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

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

[@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!!!

[@elliewithg]

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

[@LifestyleBoudoir]

this is cool! I actually bought the Instax Link Wide printer a few months ago. Any photo taken on any camera, as long as you can put into your phone, you can print through the app. It prints actually really beautiful sharp photos. I don't know about the shelf-life of those images, but I seriously couldn't believe how good they looked when I put something from my XT4 onto my phone and then printed on this little printer.

[@pal2tech]

The Link Wide sounds awesome!! Cheers Michael!!!! 👍