FujifIlm Instax Mini Evo: In-depth review, demo, & photoshoot with adorable animals [Instant Review]

[@InAnInstant]

FYI: The Evo will be available in the US on 2/1! And thank you to everyone who has donated to the Patreon, it supported our zoo mission in this video! You can contribute to the channel at www.patreon.com/inaninstantchannel

[@3Gee]

Fuji’s design team has that retro-look really dialed in. The X-Series and this Mini Evo look incredible. *chefs kiss*

[@Arkaus24]

I completely agree the looks of my X-T10 and X-T3 make me never want to switch to a modern looking camera

[@melody3741]

Have you ever touched the mini evo? It feels cheap in person. I don’t really see the point either beyond just getting a instax printer

[@peonies-]

Just bought this one and I love I can save pictures and decide which ones to print. I get that the whole point of analog is to also have the excitement of not knowing how it turns out, but I also didn't like how much I "wasted" with failed pics 😭😂

[@singletrack29349]

I just want them to make a WIDE version. And, I do this with my instax printers all the time. I love the square one because I can print straight from my xt4.

[@skullcupcup]

Underrated feature imo you can turn on the date and puts it on each picture

[@novelezra]

You know what? I can't hate this camera (even though I want to). Because whilst it betrays what I love most about instant photography; I know it wasn't made *for* me. It was made for people who already using their phone to in conjunction with a printer and want to start putting the phone away. I also know that something like this would be better for tweens and younger, so they don't get as frustrated once they take a photo and it looks nothing like how they imagined. I moan a lot that Fuji don't try new things so I can't crap on this. What I would love to see though, is a a blend of a digital viewfinder with an analogue lens. But thats probably just not possible.

[@InAnInstant]

Seriously perfect comment IMO, there seems to be a lot of frustrated reaction to this release, but you hit the nail right on the head.

[@yxxsm]

You are so right as much as I love the instax mini I have the 8 I get so frustrated when the photos don’t look like anything I was expecting I really wanted to the get the sq20 but I can’t find it is basically the same as the mini evo hope I can get the Evo mini soon 😊

[@aiolusx]

That's exactly what I'm looking for

[@ellielopez1615]

I’m 27 going on 28, I grew up with film & digital. I used to have a simple digital point and shoot camera in high school. I always dreamed of having a dslr. I finally got one in my adult years & I’m tired of carrying such a bulky thing around. I missed the simplicity of the point & shoot digital cameras but I also love instax/polaroid film. So I got this to put away the dslr & stop using my iPhone for pictures as well. If I want to be more serious with analog instant film, I can just pull out my sx-70 film. But I’m not trying to throw it back all the way there, I’m trying to throw it back to the y2k era 😂

[@novelezra]

@@ellielopez1615 I go through phases. My current phase is that I barely use my smartphone camera because it's actually busted (which is a blessing in disguise) and for trips to places I want to take photos (like the coast and whatnot) I take two levels of instant film. Polaroid 600 with an SX70 for shots I think will look great and a Diana Instant Square for my Instax. Currently I have no point and shoot as much as I'd want to. I adore 35mm point and shoot but it's a pain in the ass getting the film done in the UK.

[@hanapikopi]

My friend recommended this to me because its a good camera for beginners. So far I really enjoy it, almost as much as that jacket. I'm not really good at it, but I love bringing it out to friends and take some really silly photos. My cat is such a fantastic model to practice photo mechanics.

[@beckmp4]

Appreciate your reviews as always. This is a really interesting move from Fuji, but none too surprising considering the increasing popularity of film printers and as you said, plenty of folks out there don't care how the picture is taken. They just want to have something physical. Incorporating the physical dials to change digital settings was straight Fuji remembering that people love those dials. It's practical. It feels good. It's way cooler then scrolling through settings on a screen (which you still have to do of course, but not to change some settings). It turns me off a bit that it's digital, but the biggest turn off for me, and it's the same with the Li Play, is that there's no viewfinder. Just giving me a viewfinder like the other instant cameras, but being forced to only use an LCD, and a not fantastic quality one at that, really takes away from, not just the analog experience, but the whole photography experience. To me screens camera phones. If I'm buying a dedicated camera it's gotta have a viewfinder.

[@InAnInstant]

I think this is a great point! A viewfinder really would have brought some more reality into the fold

[@TheRealHaggisMacJedi]

@@InAnInstant I own the Mini 90 and also the Mini Link printer. Would there be any point in picking this up too or can the same thing be accomplished with what I already own?

[@trevoroneill8131]

@@InAnInstant where to get cameras & film

[@InAnInstant]

Brooklyn Film Camera is a good start 😳

[@davevayn]

I think you can get a view finder online on some sites but it’s hard to find. Ordered a 35mm one cause the 28mm one wasn’t rated that well. Will see how good it is but yeah agree there, I hate the whole digital live view for actually taking the photo, it just feels too easy and you’re not feeling the image haha

[@WittyDroog]

I was on the fence about this thing given its hybrid function and only recently had a revelation. The Evo doesn't hang out with my other instax cameras anymore, instead it's in my kit bag with my Fujifilm digital camera, because while you can print from your phone you can also print directly from a Fujifilm camera which is really neat. I already keep a Wide printer with me in case I want a quick printout but sometimes having a smaller form factor is nice, and while I could just use a Mini printer sometimes it's fun to use the Evo for quick street shots without busting out the full Fuji camera. It's become a strange companion to my main camera and it really works in that capacity.

[@maxdoes_]

Early 2000s nostalgia is about to be huge, mark my words. Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is my new favorite movie.

[@InAnInstant]

Massive FACTS

[@Exxcalibur186]

They were so close for me on this one, they took the advance-lever- to-print thing straight from the Mint cameras, I love the dials and the overall look (they brought over some stuff from their X-series looks like). But the digital, ehh...

[@erkschadeable]

I've been having so much fun with this camera, this review was my tipping point,. Made me remember to have fun, this is not a pro camera, it's a fun one! But I have been able to get some great shots!

[@hotpinkbulb]

Best looking Instax to date, fo sure.

[@apostolis.diamantopoulos]

I have a mini 11 for about 1.5-2 years now and i have wasted so much film not only because i don't know how it will turn out but also because the iso is fixed and in daylight it's always burned (I'm in Greece, too, so we have like 200+ days a year of sun. I can't take photos during the Day) while in low light everything outside of the flashes range is pitch black... Just bought the evo and it's so convenient. It's actually a camera. The mini 11 was a toy used in niche situations like parties, festivals etc. The evo I carry it with me most of the time... Like an actual camera. It's also nostalgic for me because it reminds me of 00s when we used to carry compact digital cameras with us with low MP. It shoots kinda like that, but with the filters and the printing it comes out like any other instax analog. Only thing missing is a viewfinder. Hopefully in one of the next versions!

[@m.rajeshkumar5131]

Hey I'm planning to buy this. Some people are mentioning since this is a rechargeable battery cam once it's life is end we can't do anything with camera is it so? And what would be best instax evo or instax 90 in a confusion since this will be my first instant camera. Any suggestion will be helpful

[@Edvanfleury]

I have this camera for about a month and i am in love with it 💘

[@sciencegirl100]

"Humans I'm just done with in general, animals: way more interesting." This is his furry arc.

[@InAnInstant]

This is my fight song Take back my life song

[@nyeriadolphus5494]

Very informative video! Side note, this really made me want to visit the zoo. Thank you.

[@InAnInstant]

The best result imaginable!

[@emly...]

A FUJI INSTANT CAMERA THAT REMEMBERS ITS FLASH SETTING ?!??!?!?!?!? ive been critical all the way but now im sold

[@InAnInstant]

Lmao I know, hard to FATHOM

[@ryejack]

I bought one from B&H (on backorder...sigh) and I'm so excited to get this camera. I think this ticks a lot of boxes for me for a camera to just have fun with. I like the digital aspect because I found that I wasted occasional film with previous polaroids style cameras I've owned, and this'll help fix that. Also, print from phone. Hell yeah.

[@BobJones-hk8cg]

Did you get your camera yet?

[@ryejack]

@@BobJones-hk8cg, unfortunately, not yet. My order with BH was on "Backorder" for over two months and I had need to buy some other equipment. I still want one, but I'm going to wait a bit and then try again at a local camera shop.

[@nunya5136]

OMG ❤❤❤ Fuji is my fav brand because of this... it's such a beautiful, good quality camera

[@a.m.2368]

This is a great video! I'm definitely getting one of those cameras. They look really fun to use.

[@Dr_Cormier]

Thank you for this review been looking everywhere for a decent review on this camera and you've made my day I'm gonna buy it off Amazon now thank you keep up the amazing work you've got this girl now subscribed to you 😊

[@InAnInstant]

Thank you for the sub Dr. C!! So glad I could help

[@TheDoctorPhotographer]

Your channel is my best find on KZbin! Thank you!

[@InAnInstant]

Thank you Mohammad!

[@alexciprian]

6:12 is so Lil Dicky coded and I’m living for it

[@Nightman1997]

Hey dude, I finally got to seeing this review! Was waiting for it ever since December. I for one think this may be the best instant photography experience on the market for someone whos new to the medium. I really hope they make a square or a wide format version of the evo in the future!

[@InAnInstant]

Glad you enjoyed the review dude!!

[@willysheepskin]

Yooo peacock gang 😤😤, looking very wisened with the hair matey!

[@InAnInstant]

OOOOWEEEEE Bill!!! We had to give you a shout on this one f'sho!

[@ChildOfAsh]

I used to own the Liplay and sold it because the quality of the printed pictures was so different compared to the ones printed on analogue cameras. You could literally see pixels on the pictures if you looked hard enough. Does this camera has the same problem?

[@Lilvanpop]

This man, ladies and gentlemen, is what you'd call a silver fox🔥 another Big For Business review!

[@InAnInstant]

Thank you RG!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@y0urcheapthrill]

Since this is basically a digital camera i would love to see some low light or night photos with this

[@InAnInstant]

That’s totally a huge advantage of this system! By the time I thought to include that angle it was too late unfortunately 😂

[@jamesdunlop8704]

The only problem I can see is the battery life. As it is built in ,once it is dead so is the camera. If this had a replaceable battery it would be amazing.

[@m.rajeshkumar5131]

So what's ur take on it I'm also worried on that part only

[@SebastienHinse]

Looks like a ton of fun to use!

[@VintageInsightPhotography]

Just found your channel from this video. The Evo looks like a really fun camera. I’ve been thinking of getting one for street photography… but a Instax printer might be similar for what I’m thinking. Now I gotta go and explore more of your content.

[@InAnInstant]

Welcome to the channel!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you stick around

[@azbl0911]

This is my first instant camera ever and I'm very happy that it's not a full 180 from having used digital cameras and mobile phone cameras for over a decade

[@GrahamFosterBrown]

Got one of these pretty good. However I wonder if you have heard of a workaround to sending images from the evo that HAVE NOT been printed? other than removing the sd card and putting that into my pc

[@yourfamilydocter]

All this emphasis on the square and mini formats, SURELY a new wide camera is in the works! (It’s not)

[@connorbush6887]

Sold out everywhere

[@sevimp4]

the print lever is a really nice detail.

[@NERV0USMONKEYS]

This camera is super cool and smart… despite the mini format, that i consider one of the worst in the “instant” market (the worst is the Go), I think this camera is an incredibile creative tool. I hope Polaroid wake up a little, and give us something new and beautiful…

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

For everyone complaining about the digital aspect, I guess the Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic (I just googled the full name, Jesus 😄) is still an option in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

[@xyannzel]

Faxxx there

[@elinat237]

Hopefully we get a wide version soon

[@thewetcoast]

Such innovation! Wait, it sort of reminds me of the Olympus C-211 made 22 years ago...

[@Irisphotojournal]

This camera looks great, I may have to get one.

[@julespinales3255]

Yay!!! Glad you did this

[@Sabundy]

I absolutely want one of these

[@MichaWha]

First time I'm hearing about this camera. Not really my cup of tea but I can see the appeal.

[@comontoshi]

Old analog guy here . . . Hmmm. . . $200 USD ain’t bad . . . I have a Polaroid One step 2 gathering dust cos the film is so costly and it’s bulky . . Gonna get me one of the Evo Fujicams with all the fun features . . . my shutter finger is twitching! Subscribed. 👍👍🤭

[@InAnInstant]

I hope you enjoy man!

[@PhotoReactionVideos]

Great review! Subscribed 😊

[@InAnInstant]

Thank you PR!

[@mattlucier6493]

A PSA: zoo's are still very much hype even in the winter, don't underestimate the healing powers of an otter posing for their photo

[@InAnInstant]

Yeah our winter zoo game just went wayyy 🆙

[@AlbertTat-q4q]

Please help. My mini evo printed out picture with a vertical red line. How can i get rid or fix it? Thanks so much.

[@latitude35mm]

Hope Fuji keep pushing the envelope and making weird things that blur the lines between the analog and digital realms! It products like this which can reinvigorate the film industry. Cos it attracts new people as well as help people think differently how film fits into the 2022 landscape

[@PixDDD]

To me it seems like they are blurring the lines to move people who are interested in analog photography towards digital, their premium cameras have features like film simulation, retro aesthetics, manual dials similar to vintage cameras and their instax line is shifting towards printers and these hybrid cameras.

[@lofianddiy]

I like the build, but I have a zillion hybrids and never use them. In the beginning, I ran around trying all the filters, printing off for friends, etc. Now they are in a box somewhere. The interface, though, looks refreshingly stout. I like these external switches and dials!

[@aiolusx]

Do sell one to me then 🤣🤣🤣 i can't find them anywhere online

[@jujuespino1374]

I need this design with the wide instax film

[@anotherperson589]

Awesome review. Thank you!

[@melaninxhalide1165]

The real story we wanna know about in this episode is that sweet ass coat you were rocking at the Zoo!!! 🔥

[@InAnInstant]

Haha my man, that was a Betabrand drop from years ago, I bought two because I knew it would go out of production - unfortunately that reality has come to pass 😢

[@mr.kamerakeeper557]

Thank you for the awesome video! I just pre ordered mine in Germany :D

[@gary344]

The EVO even has a tripod socket !! Let us hope that This Fuji is a success and that they add hybrids to Square & Wide formats. p.s. what’s with your hair ??

[@gtiboogiemann]

Great content you deserve way more subscribers! I'm debating to buy the type instax 40 or the hybrid.

[@ricardoman21]

Will there be an Leica Sofort 2 review? Because it appears its based on this Instax Evo.. alot..

[@akir3787]

what camera are you using for this video tho

[@raenaraena]

This is way cute! If I didn't already have an Instax Mini printer I'd be about it.

[@erickespinoza7385]

Loving the new hairdo! Interesting camera for sure 🧐

[@InAnInstant]

Thank you EE!

[@aiolusx]

I want this, with the looks of an actual anakog photo but being able to save the photo's.

[@ThePhantomchains]

I love it. It just looks fun!

[@promanstyle9252]

What kind of SD card does this use and what is the internal memory storage capacity or how many pictures can you store internally without the SD card?

[@InAnInstant]

Micro SD! Internal storage is about 30 pics, but essentially infinite with a solid micro SD

[@promanstyle9252]

@@InAnInstant thank you! 🙏🏼

[@waltgodsoe9111]

How do you get the images to your pc without using a smartphone?

[@toulcaz31]

Always impressed by the hands choreography 🙂

[@InAnInstant]

The tricks of the trade 😝🤚

[@reaction3940]

When you transfer the pictures from the camera to your phone, does it have the film look is it more digital-like?

[@justvotedemocrats6920]

Great review. Now where the hell can I buy one? Sold out with no news about when they will come out, plus I hear the price will go up based on the crazy high demand and low (to no) supply. Do you have any Intel about when this camera will ever be available?

[@shutterslaps4938]

Man this is epic!! Yes it’s a toy sensor from a web cam, but that’s a thing now, if you ever owned an early 2000nds or 90s cameras / phone than that’s what it use to be like, and it’s become a whole genre of its own …. Add an analog medium to it and throw in a bunch of cheesy effects …. And wrap it up in a stylish body…. I’m sold 👏 stopped the vid halfway to check availability 👌🔥

[@shutterslaps4938]

Also this video is solid gold - that “Dab at the zoo” was so …delicate 🤣

[@InAnInstant]

Lmaoo so glad you dug that perspective on it, I feel the same - just a different kind of nostalgia some people don’t understand!

[@chaosbringer9007]

I used to have a 2002 Canon Powershot and this camera scratches that nostalgia itch of having an rinky dink camera that makes you feel both young and old somehow? But gives you the option as well for a physical copy of the photo, I dig it.

[@shutterslaps4938]

@@chaosbringer9007 couldn’t agree more 👌 Hey I got a bunch of videos about old digicams, check em out if you get a chance 👍

[@DeeSnow97]

I'm still mad at that sensor. If you buy a $100-ish point and shoot, you get a 1/1.7" sensor with actually respectable optics. If you buy a $200 Instax Mini Evo, you get a 1/5" webcam that's so crappy it actually evokes some early 2000s nostalgia just by being bad, apparently. The printing functionality is nice to have, the UX seems awesome, but the _only_ point of this camera over a Mini Link printer is that it's allegedly a camera, and yet that's the aspect it sucks at? Come on Fuji, you can do better than this... I mean, you can, right?

[@InAnInstant]

What I’ll say is that the images only look dodgier when viewed as digital images, but I think once they are printed it “melts the pixels” as we said. I think it’s relatively capable all things considered, it just can’t be compared to a normal digital camera.

[@DeeSnow97]

@@InAnInstant What's the resolution of the digital files you get out of it? Instax film itself is quite sharp, but I think the printer in this thing is 1600x600 -- which is, by the way, another part where it's weird and illogical, previous Instax printers and the LiPlay were 800x600, but while it seems like they got some additional resolution out of that stepper motor (the printing head in this is like a reverse scanner), they didn't bother to up the horizontal bar from 600 to 1200 pixels. That might be the reason why it melts the pixels together. In person, if you compare a phone pic printed on the Evo to a Lomograflok shot, it should show the difference in the film sharpness, if it's indeed there. All things considered, I don't dislike the concept of instant photography, I just wish they didn't cut so many corners. Would be fun if they stuck a high-res Instax Mini printer into a proper APS-C camera.

[@InAnInstant]

The pixel count of images directly from the SD card is 2560 x 1920, but that pixel count is only half the battle, the quality of the censor leaves something to be desired!

[@emudojo]

I wonder how much better is this compared to the Lilplay (print quality, optics, menu)

[@soun.imul_]

thoughts about the printing the photo like is it not pixelated?

[@dikshaygurung6965]

Does it have memory card so that I can post later on instagram or any other platform?

[@bencushwa8902]

It has its own internal memory or can take a SD cad.

[@joshjacobson9846]

Would love an updated 90 with a glass lens

[@akramhamdan1878]

Can you save the digitals on an SD cars or no

[@krduker3]

How does this compare to just the instax printer mini link

[@IainHC1]

Really love this tech.......... I have the install square printer for my fuji xf10 and my iPhone!! Love it 🙂

[@redfolio8]

Like the new hair!

[@InAnInstant]

Thank you red!!

[@michaelbell75]

I love instant film and have several Instax cameras, but I dont get this one at all. Its a super low quality 4.9 megapixel sensor combined with an even lower quality lens. If you want to shoot digital and print, you are much better off just taking photos with your smartphone and using an Instax printer. Will save you money too.

[@refard5]

I wish it had a bigger sensor and the XT library of film simulations, I might pick this up though. Edit: oh and a viewfinder would have been cool

[@jrlt2282]

Hi Im planning to buy this camera but i hate the white boarders. Im planning to post all the pictures on social media without the boarders can i do it or not? Thank you!

[@InAnInstant]

You can do whatever you’d like!!

[@jrlt2282]

@@InAnInstant thank you! But can you teach me how to do it?

[@chaosbringer9007]

@@jrlt2282 if its transferring photos from the cam to the phone, you can only transfer photos you've already printed but it'll come with that film border (correct me if I'm wrong) your other option would be having an SD Card and grabbing the raw files

[@saramyrenn]

Do you only adjust the settings to print in brighter Mode to be able to get those lighter aesthetic prints? I love the original Polaroid-ish effect where the photo is a little white-ish and not as saturated and good quality as the prints are if you just print them raw please help if you understand he he he

[@k03dz0n3]

Thanks for the review. I love the concept and design of this camera, but hate how they cheaped out on the build (relative to the X-series) and there can be improvements with the usb type (C is preferred), processor, and sensor.

[@alexsh1523]

Hey I’ve got a question! I was interested in this as a beginner, but tbh I’m not crazy about the Polaroid feature. Are there any other digital cameras that you’re aware of that will shoot with that same like film/retro/ lowery quality vibe but not have the printing stuff? I wanted a similar camera for like selfies and vacations with unique images but I feel like the printing features is not something I’d pay more for. Anything under like 4-500?

[@Mr_Fancypants]

Silly question. I know it's a year old but you can save the photo's on a little sd card and look at them on your pc.

[@jerrysyder]

Can you do a review of the best/ your favourite instant camera? Much appreciated and subscribed 😀

[@musicprincess14]

Homie you need to come to Omaha, NE if you want to see a good red panda exhibit at the zoo, I got a ton of pictures last spring (last time I went) and one was being a little ham and doing cute things for us the whole time

[@Beardsleythebeard]

I can't wait to get this one for my birthday. 💖 It better be available in Europe by May. 😂

[@makaylawaits29]

Can you re-connect a phone you accidentally deleted in the 'Delete Pairing Reg' selection? I am struggling to connect my phone again. I have tried restarting both my phone and camera, updated my phones software, and deleted and redownloaded the instax evo app.

[@JonathanNakhla]

Did you also remove the cameras from the phone’s Bluetooth settings?

[@arpdstudios]

When does this release? Ordered one off of B&H and the release date still hasn’t been posted

[@michael_177]

Is the title supposed to say [Instant Review} ? Either way, a video with matty is always a welcome feature 😎

[@InAnInstant]

Thanks for catching that!

[@AeromaticXD]

It’s a neat little camera

[@skytoott]

whats the difference between this and the Liplay? is the printed quality better

[@lelandfitz1762]

The red panda is on vacation 😂

[@cylouie8423]

Can you shoot more tutorials on this cam given your experience? Really appreciate it

[@VelasquezBianca]

Great review. Currently have the instax 11 but been wanting something with bluetooth. Stuck between instax mini evo vs Polaroid OneStep+ i‑Type Instant Camera vs Polaroid Now+ i‑Type Instant camera, not sure where to head. Which has the better picture quality, etc?

[@brineb58]

I am really curious about this, I wanna like it but ... I have the LilPlay and was kinda letdown with the images ... I would need to see them side by side in a test to make the leap to getting another hybrid!!!

[@ZhiyingFlora]

I've matched many videos comparing the two but personally love the liplay for its more analogue-looking photos. The evo prints too sharply and captures many details i wouldn't expect regular instant cameras do which I find is what makes it more digitalise. But of course if you're looking for something of sharper prints then yes :)

[@tim31415]

Interesting camera, fun video. But are you not familiar with the "wearing white after Labor Day" thing?

[@InAnInstant]

Winter Whites is very much a yearly tradition for ole' Benny Bags!

[@davec1302]

You sold me on it, damn you

[@InAnInstant]

sowwy 🥺👉👈

[@davec1302]

@@InAnInstant too late, already plunked down my coin and should be in my hands bout Feb 2, hope it lives up to your hype LOL

[@jefferywilliams4209]

I love it all

[@dudabhering]

Can you send pics you took on the camera to your phone?

[@willstith1]

I know this might be a weird question but can this connect to their other X-series cameras? Like can I connect it and send pics from my X100v and print them?

[@InAnInstant]

You can just send those images to your phone and then to the camera!