Instax MINI EVO Hybrid Camera - Do you need accessories to get the best experience?

[@jasminenguyen4934]

For those who are looking for a lens cap, Inca 46mm Clip On Lens Cap fits this camera perfectly.

[@wingrider2789]

Thanks very much for this tip. It's perfect!

[@kenwu2629]

Only inca? How about universal 46mm lens cap? Because inca is a lil bit hard to find at my place

[@jasminenguyen4934]

@@kenwu2629 I’m not sure as I’ve only tried the Inca. Give a go, maybe it’ll fit

[@kenwu2629]

@@jasminenguyen4934 okay, thanks btw👍

[@bernieshore]

Awesome! Thanks mate. This will help greatly. I hope you have a great 2022 and thanks for your help.

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

Being of an age that grew up with film and viewfinders I'm now short sighted enough to appreciate a good back screen 😆

[@bernieshore]

haha glad it is working for you! It's a nice bight LCD thats for sure.

[@valsalrveig]

i looked for one hour and finally someone actually put mini evo on a tripod

[@renek2913]

Would a 35mm viewfinder be better for the mini evo? I heard some people saying using the 28mm makes their photo comes out cropped

[@denzzg]

Hi Bernie! New subscriber here from the Philippines. I would just like to thank you for this great video. Really helpful! Im planning to buy mini evo next week! Take care!

[@bernieshore]

Thanks Denzz! Appreciate you subscribing and supporting my channel. Thats awesome and I appreciate the feedback. Sorry it took so long to respond I have been away for sometime with very little access to the internet. Have a great week and hope to hear from you again soon.

[@KongGig]

What I want is a camera bag which has a space for photos taken and one for atleast 1 film packed.

[@bernieshore]

Great idea - ill forward your feedback to the Fujifilm Japan team.

[@ri7157jaua]

Hi Bernie, i've been waiting! Amazing content. Thanks for this, cheers!

[@bernieshore]

Thanks Ria :) appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoy the content. If there are any videos you would like to see please let me know. Have a great weekend. Hope to hear from you after future videos.

[@rowlandh25]

New subscribers here from Texas 🇺🇸. Another great video you got there Bernie. By the way could you share link to purchase viewfinder. That would be awesome. Thanks in advance. Best. 🖖

[@bernieshore]

Sorry for the late reply, I've been moving down the country. I bought it locally but its this one here: www.amazon.com/Wear-Resistant-Camera-External-Optical-Viewfinder/dp/B09MRG4873/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1XKOZEUSDNV83&keywords=28mm+viewfinder&qid=1649998516&sprefix=28mm+viewfind%2Caps%2C345&sr=8-3 Just have a search and you'll find much cheaper. Thanks for the sub mate!

[@nishishabima]

Hey I bought a 28mm viewfinder for my mini evo and find that the the picture is always cropped on the top when it comes out. Does anyone know why or what to do or experiencing the same problem?

[@insertnamehere4612]

Perhaps get a 35mm one. I’ve seen some people mention something about it.

[@fasgamboa]

That's a weird location for the tripod screw ahah

[@bernieshore]

Haha I agree, happy it has one tho!

[@zeahparty]

nice camera! i have it too! i use another viewfinder. fuji vf-x21 viewfinder! (x-70).. by the way ~ what is lens cap? x100?

[@bernieshore]

Awesome! Yeah I was keen to get my hands on a Fujifilm VF or the Sigma but was happy with the one I found given size and price. Are you happy with the Fuji VF-21 on the camera? It’s an X10 cap but if bought new it will be too tight and you could damage the lens, mine is very old and has worn down so fits ok.

[@hister24]

Hi, may I ask about viewfinder? Your is a 28mm, because the camera lens is same, but the fuji evo has an 1/5 sensor, so the equivalent view degree is 35mm. The 28mm viewfindet cover same area as the lcd, or a littlebit different? Thanks, Bernie.

[@bernieshore]

Hey there, Sorry I have been away for sometime. The lens is a 28mm equivalent so it has the same view as the 28mm viewfinder. Great questions though :) Hope you have a great week!

[@Hazeraheh]

Is 52 mm lens cap okay for it. Someone help me please

[@christopha.367]

Thanks for the video 👍🏻 What about the quality of the digital files? Are they useable? What about low light performance, have you any experience with that?

[@bernieshore]

Hey Christoph, Great questions and hard to answer without showing you, I have started a blog and it will be live soon. I have included some images files that you will be able to look at and decide if there are up to scratch for your purpose. I have printed files from the older SQ10 and 20 - they ended up very well especially at 8x8inch. Hope to have this up soon :)

[@christopha.367]

@@bernieshore Cool 😎 Let me know when you post the blog article. Thx and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@nathalievanderlinden8575]

I'm also really looking forward to your experience in low light! I've been looking for an instant camera that performs well in low light / in high-contrast situations forever and haven't found the one yet. Will be looking out for your blog post! Merry Christmas :)

[@michaelbell75]

@@nathalievanderlinden8575 Its a 4.9 megapixel camera with a tiny 1/5" sensor. Im sure its awful in low light. You are much better off using your smartphone or quality digital camera and using an Instax printer. Cheaper too

[@miniteddy5555]

@@michaelbell75 indeed. I have the mini evo and i did exactly that. Mini evo isnt cut out for low light conditions at all.

[@prashannadahal1624]

Hi there, where can I buy that viewfinder here in nz? Great video!!

[@bernieshore]

Hey there! I actually bought mine second hand. You should be able to get one from the major independents. Ill ask around tomorrow. Where are you based? Auckland?

[@prashannadahal1624]

@@bernieshore yes, Auckland

[@jenniferdimartino1922]

Hi, I also would like to know where I could get a decent view finder? I’m located in Melbourne

[@94life73]

can this be extended by the other lens? begineer here! :)

[@bernieshore]

Hey there, are you asking if the lens zooms? unfortunately not.

[@94life73]

@@bernieshore thanks pal

[@bernieshore]

@@94life73 No worries, hope you are having a great weekend :)

[@davidrobles913]

Donde conseguiste los accesorios? Donde los puedo comprar

[@bernieshore]

Hey there, I already owned the accessories. The viewfinder is a generic one you can find on eBay or Aliexpress. The light is from the brand Aperture but is quite big and expensive. Apparently the Inca 46mm lens cap works well. Hope this helps Bernie

[@wingrider2789]

Hi Bernie, do you know the correct size for the lens cap? It measures close to 50mm....

[@bernieshore]

Hey there, There is no offical size as they did not make a lens cap for it. I would just be guessing and would rather not. I used the X10 lens cap which should give you an idea but If you buy this new it may be too tight and damage the lens. Mine is very old and has been worn down so fit snug.

[@jasminenguyen4934]

Heya I got the Inca 46mm Clip on Lens cap and it fit perfectly. Cheers

[@wingrider2789]

I just bought an Inca 46mm lens caps from Teds for $9.95. It fits perfectly!

[@jasminenguyen4934]

@@wingrider2789 glad I could help. Enjoy ! 😊

[@abhin5274]

what exactly is the point of the viewfinder?

[@BryanMiraflor]

he literally goes into depth on explaining the viewfinder starting at 12:42. maybe if you actually watched the video...

[@copymylink]

Where do i buy the viewfinder?

[@bernieshore]

Although I said locally - I think eBay or Aliexpress would be best. Just search 28mm external finder and it will show up. It's just a cheap generic one. Hope this helps

[@BubbafromSapperton]

I bought an optical viewfinder like the one shown here, it brings back some of the fun of picture-taking that was missing on the Evo, great in sunlight too! 🤗

[@bernieshore]

Glad you are enjoying it - I thought it was a nice touch and make you feel like you are creating again.

[@madisonk.]

Hey, I wanted to ask where you got the viewfinder from😅

[@BubbafromSapperton]

@@madisonk. just off Amazon forget the price but less than $20, they are cheaply made but do the job for a cheap camera, a real one with glass optics costs about $600 or more, not really much in-between...

[@kalmerkaljuste182]

@@madisonk. Hi, I just bought a viewfinder for my Instax Mini Evo off from amazon. I chose the product "LICHIFIT 28mm External Optical Side Axis Viewfinder for Ricoh GR for Leica X Series Cameras" - I will update my comment on mid august when it arrives. The price was 28 euros and since it was rather cheap I don't even mind if it doesn't fit. A small little experiment. @Bernie Shore - great video, thanks for the tips for the accessories!

[@itzyoung]

​@@kalmerkaljuste182Hi Kalmer, can you update us about your experience with the viewfinder? Greetings!

[@sburns834]

Can you please add links where you got everything. As I want the view finder for mine, and the lens cap, and the led light thanks.

[@hamiltonchristie6992]

The EVO Instant is due out on 2/1 here and I really want that viewfinder. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bernieshore]

No worries at all, glad I could help out. Enjoy the camera!

[@yeehaw4254]

I always thought you were a big youtuber because your videos are amazing and so helpful. I don’t understand why you don’t have more subscribers, you deserve thousands even millions!

[@bernieshore]

Thanks mate!! I'm getting there. Appreciate the support you guys give me. I'd rather have the right subscribers than a lot.

[@potatopotato9411]

Mini Evo is currently sold out in our country and I'm lucky to get my hands on one. I'm having a great time using it but a bit paranoid as well because I need a case for the camera.

[@bernieshore]

Nice! you are very lucky, seems this has been very popular product. Yeah - ill continue to look for other options in terms of cases etc and let you all know if I find anything. Have a great week :)

[@lucieloumova6717]

I know I'm a little late here but thanks so much for this great video! I really love the chill atmosphere, you got me truly hooked and I just had to subscribe.

[@joanarbeelopez5489]

hi. :) how much and would you have a link for the viewfinder?

[@bernieshore]

Will try and pop a link in description :)

[@mmnajar1]

Hi please don’t forget to link the viewfinder!

[@InstructorWest]

Question about the focal length- it’s a 28mm lens- on a crop sensor that would mean the viewfinder should be closer to a 35mm one for a corrected field of view, correct? But then I don’t know if the sensor is actually a crop size- and ideas?

[@bernieshore]

Hey there Greg, The lens is a 28mm focal length (35mm equivalent) So the 28mm finder works perfectly. The image sensor is a 1/5-inch CMOS with primary color filter not a crop sensor size. Hope this helps mate. Have a great 2022!

[@danisaurr_]

I just bought mine few weeks ago and I am already starting to see visible line on my printouts. fujifilm said it is normal but I already spent 2 packs of film (expiration is on 2023) and it still the same. may I ask how can I avoid these lines? other mini Evo user experience the same issue too. :(

[@potatopotato9411]

according to others, it will fade away because those lines are present with their link printers as well

[@danisaurr_]

really? it’s annoying tho 😂 have u tried yours?

[@potatopotato9411]

@@danisaurr_ luckily, I only encountered the line thingy from my first pack of film.

[@bernieshore]

Hey Danika, sorry for the delay I was away on holiday with no internet access, very relaxing. Sorry to hear about the lines - very frustrating, I have only encountered this on 1 image and I think it was the way I added contrast and saturation. See how it progresses but if it continues you may have to discuss with Fujifilm again. Sorry I cannot help more...

[@nana70]

I got mine as well but I got frustrated with the lines too. I sent it back to the shop. I also spent 2 packs of film already but the lines r still there. I wish the replacement will be good now 😩

[@nathalievanderlinden8575]

HI Bernie, thank you for your video! I'll be looking out for your blog post. Question; what external light panel are you using in this video? Thanka!

[@bernieshore]

Hey Nathalie, Hope you are well and having an awesome start to your 2022. The light is an Aperture light. www.aputure.com/products/mc/ thats the link. It is too big for the evo, I would recommend finding a smaller one. Let me know if you have any other questions :)

[@sohailaelteeby1960]

I really really admire your videos and your work, you were certainly the most informative I saw on KZbin explaining as many details about this camera in your videos wanna thank you a lot for that 🙏😊😊

[@bernieshore]

Thanks so much for your support! really appreciate it. Hope you enjoy upcoming videos :)

[@seanblair6500]

Great video. I picked this camera up for an Alaskan cruise this June - your usage tips are very helpful.

[@chriswavevillage6916]

Hey mate I line your video, would have been cool to know what filters you use for each picture

[@AndreSilva-lj6bs]

Is there any option to turn off the screen when shooting from the hotshoe viewfinder?

[@bernieshore]

Great Q, I don't think there is but let me look into it.

[@jenniferdimartino1922]

Can you please compare the mini evo with the mini 90 neo classic?

[@bernieshore]

Hey Jennifer, I'm putting together a Liplay/Evo comparison so may cover the Mini 90 also :) Should be up this weekend.

[@wbelsol]

Could u share those accessory link??

[@bernieshore]

Will try and track down products and link them soon :)

[@sohailaelteeby1960]

If i see through the view finder do i get to see the lens filters and effects while I scroll through or it's just to get the scene in better details? Because I just got mine and I feel like the screen wasn't as wide for my eye comfort actually, hopefully if there's an accessory that you recommend to attach that could have a screen it would be great, cause I know the monitor wouldn't be useful to attach for video recording, but I wonder if it could help just viewing the screen on a better scale or if there is a similar less expensive alternative Thanks a lot

[@bernieshore]

Unfortunately the viewfinder is just a guide - not accurate and there are no focus dots. It won't show filters or anything else unfortunately...

[@Arkaus24]

A small benro travel tripod or pocket tripod would be a brilliant pair with this or something from 3 legged thing

[@bernieshore]

Yeah definitely, any travel tripod would work excellent :)

[@A1Bokeh]

That little viewfinder is dope. I just ordered a evo and also a kit that comes with a plastic cover lens cap and a case

[@orkunyaman3481]

does all mini tripds are okay with that ???

[@bernieshore]

Hey Orkun, as long as it has a 1/4 screw thread you should be sweet. Have a great weekend

[@jamestinson9069]

How do you find this camera on taking pictures of building cars landscapes which maybe slightly in the distance Great video love the lens cap tip

[@Naru-Maki]

Talking about sand during the beach scene. The slot that pops the picture out is exposed i believe? Any advice on that?

[@runi2453]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@bernieshore]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed and got something from it.

O.K.

[@bernieshore]

Hope you enjoyed the vid :)

[@jorgestephanoarmijospicado6389]

Muchas gracias por el video

[@bernieshore]

No worries Jorge, Thanks for your comment - have a great start to 2022!

[@EliomarEPerez]

Links to your accessories!

[@kiwipics]

Windy but beautiful, lovely beach, great country ..... oh, was I supposed to be watching for the camera review.

[@bernieshore]

Haha yeah, one of the reasons I started the channel. Just get out and shoot more, its such a beautiful place. I’m originally from Australia so plenty still to see in NZ. Hope to hear from you again in future videos.

[@catalinamercedes3433]

What is the sise of lens cap

[@stevensouvannalath6682]

Nice video❤

[@yomairacabral5987]

Great video! Really helpful as I am planning on getting one. I would love to see the video for the mini liplay vs the mini evo though!

[@bernieshore]

Thanks for your feedback! the evo vs liplay is just up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGm5oHehr9ulq68

[@loiseangela]

Hi bernie! My evo will be arriving this week just wanted to ask how long does evo battery last when fully charged? Awesome vid btw might get the viewfinder 🙌🏻

[@loiseangela]

Also does choosing rich mode affect the battery?

[@bernieshore]

Awesome stuff, have you received yet?? the battery life is around 100 shots but it would depend on what modes, how long its sitting idle and the weather conditions, batteries last a lot less in colder climates.