The Instax Mini Evo Is a Game Changer | Digital-Film Hybrid Camera

[@vividstudio4651]

The analogue eras mostly required the photographer to be part of the scene. Their energy was part of what made the scene happen for the camera to record. I recently shot with a 30 year old Olympus pocket film camera. The interaction with strangers was fantastic. I was the photographer again. As soon as anyone saw me lift it to my eye they played. Posed. Laughed. Took pictures of me. Do not underestimate how joyful these cameras are. It’s not a phone. You are identified as an enthusiast. I am going to get one of these so I can give them the picture. The two things people love. The sound of their own name. A picture of themselves.

[@jyemichael]

Love the way you expressed this.

[@reinuttanon1418]

"It's the best of many rather than the one and only" hits me. I would hesitate to use the word "good review". It's beyond it! A wonderful and inspirational insight!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Aw thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!

[@JamieMPhoto]

A friend of mine got one of these lately, and she's completely fallen in love with it. I got to play with a bit a bit, and I see why it's so fun. It's a nice mix of media for when digital is just too ... digital ... and the occasion just doesn't justify spending a lot on film. So fun!

[@JamieMPhoto]

Also, I LOVE that "soft focus" shot.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Yesss thats exactly how I see it! Its digital without all the fuss that surrounds digital- no editing, no sorting, just pics!

[@michaelbell75]

A digital camera is a digital camera. It shoots and saves a digital file. It's not an analog camera. It's like recording a digital file to cassette tape, its still a digital file.

[@blackcrane1084]

@@michaelbell75yeh but the film contains processing chemical , and led light exposes the chemicals as they are spread along the paper so the chemicals are exposes in an analogue film way , so the pictures look way better and more like film , other digital print cameras just print a fully digital image which look no where near as good or like film at all , so it’s not but kinda has aspects of analogue

[@michaelbell75]

@@blackcrane1084 Like I said, It's like recording a digital file to cassette tape, its still a digital file. It's not true analog.

[@daniellekirshenblat2238]

This was a GREAT review, especially the digital vs analog discussion at the end. Thank you for sharing!

[@simgahir4577]

I bought this camera two weeks back... they've upgraded the micro usb to usb c :) Probably the most comprehensive and technical review I've seen till now on youtube, thank you!

[@yayrayday]

My partner sent me this vid to watch and I have to say that as a child of the late 80s and 90s, the idea that 'polaroid' style instant cameras are still around and going strong is so charming to me. I loved them as a kid for the spontaneity and the surprise and anticipation of waiting for them to turn out. These maybe don't have that surprise factor because it prints exactly what you see, but the feeling of just... capturing a moment and handing your friends each a copy of it on the spot as a physical object just can't be replaced by sending a digital pic. Thanks for explaining everything so well, and thanks for reviving my interest in this novel and fun form of photography that I didn't realize I was missing.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I'm so glad to have played a part in reviving your interest in novel photography!! Thats the spice of life when it comes to photography for me :D

[@daniellekirshenblat2238]

I love this comment! That's exactly what sold me on this camera. I was out with friends and someone handed us each a copy of the photo we had just taken and I was so excited! It's also really neat that you can print multiple copies of the same pic so everyone in the photo can take one home.

[@IainHC1]

I love what Fuji are doing with their instant hardware these days!! Long may it last 🙂

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Agreed! Really excited to see where this line will go in the future.

[@lanzelet7386]

My two hang-ups with instant photography have always been 1) the cost of film and 2) not being able to give a copy to my friend and keep one if we take a picture together. This camera solves both problems and I'm planning to order one after watching a bunch of reviews. Yours made me smile though so I had to comment! I'm excited to take it on my vacation soon.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@lanzelet7386 I'm so glad you found a solution to your instant photography problems! And I'm glad I made you smile too :D enjoy your camera!!

[@jfncho]

Your point about parameters has inspired me to use the camera without a memory card. This way the only digital images i can save to my phone will be limited to just the ones i print out. Thanks for inspiring this analog challenge.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I'm glad you like the idea! I haven't bought a memory card for it yet, and at this point I don't think I will. Still holding on to the analog charm, y'know?

[@celiaguty9750]

I’ve loved this video. All your shots are incredibly aesthetic :)

[@gm_turtle]

I havent unboxed/used my new instax mini evo yet but this review and explaination was very fun and informative and I love your photos! great review!

[@ArtCoven]

Great review, love. Glad I met you & got introduced to this camera, while contemplating getting a Polaroid again

[@florencia_ds]

Thanks for the review! Really liked how you put those sample pics next to your comments - super helpful. I just wish they also make one version with the regular square size instead of mini. But lovely camera overall.

[@Creature_Creative]

Same, I’m thinking to get a square format camera but love the versatility of this one. Maybe Fujifilm will make a square Evo? Here’s hoping 🤞

[@KatFib]

The best review of this camera on KZbin !

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Aye you flatter me!! Thank you so much!!

[@AslyArtr1]

love how you explained that at the end. Great video thanks! just bought mine excited to use It.

[@LynKramer-u1o]

Best review of the instax mini Evo I have watched so far. And I’ve watched a LOT of reviews. Thank you, thank you. My Evo is in the mail. Can’t wait!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@LynKramer-u1o ayee thank you so much!! I hope you like it as much as I do!

[@sugarplum8888]

Hi! Is it worth buying in 2024 ?

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@sugarplum8888 I would recommend it still! It's a really fun camera

[@mexican_lilmermaid]

hey I just got mine and saw so many great reviews on it but honestly not having such a good time with since most of my pictures are coming out quite bad…. The quality of faces seems very blurry and I’m comparing it to my mini 8 and my mini 8 quality is way better yet older… any advice ? Are yours coming out like that too 😢 I’m super upset bc I really expected a lot better quality.. at least better than my mini 8 bc this was supposed to be an upgrade but now idk if maybe I’m doing something wrong …..

[@RR_789]

i think the half-frame is being as true to form as possible my fuji tw-3 photos look exactly like that. i understand why its annoying but fuji is definitely being a purist with this mode haha i think i am going to buy an evo mini on Wednesday! thank you for the review!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Hahaha I didn't realize there was a reason they chose to do this ..I guess I appreciate it a bit more knowing that. Thanks for watching, and enjoy the Evo!!

[@f1remandg]

I think you like it and I have the new one, and I haven’t used it yet but I’m inspired by your enthusiasm and I love cameras that are innovative, you can also link it to your Fuji XT if you have one!

[@whitleyc]

The best review I've found on this camera so far. Very insightful and you are so creative btw! :)

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Aye thank you!! And thanks for watching 😁

[@emmachantee]

I loved the Minneapolis photos omg

[@tintinthecat]

Oh god you're good! This is truly inspiring! Great info, no waffle, I mean it's brilliant 👍 and delightful to watch ❤️ off now to buy this camera, thanks to you!

[@jerrypie1230]

hey! first of all, awesome video! thank you for this in-depth review and your opinion as an artist. i'm thinking about getting this camera now instead of the newly released instax square sq40, even tho i prefer a square look for polaroid pics but also pics in general. but the pros of this hybrid camera almost outweights the classic polaroid charme, at least in terms of what i'm looking for atm... i used to own a digital camera as a kid and it didn't take the best and sharpest pics either, but that feeling is just as nostalgic as using a polaroid camera (used to have one as a teen, until i managed to destroy it, whoopsie!). so i feel like this brings both of those nostalgic feelings together in one camera. my question now is however, if you think the instax mini evo would be a good camera to use at festivals or even concerts, cause you mentioned that it doesn't photograph good in bad light. would this capture a stage shot good? and could it survive all the obstacles of a festival (of course while taking care of it and not just tossing it into a mosh pit lol)? sorry for this long paragraph xD

[@pedrobartolomei7707]

Can’t stress enough how much I have loved it thank you very much

[@toddysurcharge771]

I have tons of pure 35mm film cameras I can do to get the analog feel when I crave it. I like this because it's the best of both worlds. You don't waste film which isn't cheap while the photos aren't 61 megapixel Sony A7R4/5 level clinical looking pictures. It's the same reason I bought the Holga Digital camera. That one doesn't have a back screen so you have no idea what you get until you upload the memory card but it's quirky photo look is why I love it. I don't want all my pics to look so professional and such all the time. You use the tool for what it is good at and try to limit what it's bad at. I also love the fact that in it also can print photos you take on your phone or have in your phones gallery to share with people....printer only instax isn't for me. I would rather have a camera component to the printer too...then I have it both ways.

[@dio737]

The fish eye is great for some absolutely hilarious selfies. Its one of my favorite settings.

[@kairunikko]

It's also perfect for skaters as well.

[@barebones9]

Great review, loved it! Informative and insightful, no sale pitch, will follow your channel. I will, however, postpone purchasing it, as you rightly hinted, upgrades and innovations will soon follow. 👍

[@tanikahutch]

Literally the best review! Just bought this little cutie yeaterday 🙈.. and it's my first Instax camera - newbie! I'm actually thinking I'd like a viewfinder for it. Would you recommend a 28mm or 35mm? Thanks so much!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I'm so glad you are having fun with it, and you found my review helpful!! I would say go for a 35mm view finder if you get one!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Your pictures are SHARPER and better exposed than other Instax cameras!

[@HobbitDowneyJr]

they migh have changed in the last couple of months. got one today it has usb c now. dope vid btw

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

omg shoot, I wish I'd known- I would have held out for the new ones!

[@davevayn]

Oh my god I’m obsessed with this video!!! And your photography ❤ all those photos you took are so coooool, you’re an epic photographer! The video was exactly what my mind was looking for… I’m mostly a perfectionist and shot on other Fuji cameras but got so bored by the long workflows the editing and so forth… so if this is how it looks I’m SO EXCITED !!! they capture your life but in a really beautiful unique way. I also thought about scanning or photographing the analog prints and use them instead, really good idea for sure, the paper and chemicals they use is just what makes it pop yeah. You can get some of that digitally but working on my own portfolio it can take some time, not even the editing but more so the selection and sometimes just the fact it’s such high quality annoyed me whereas the 5 MP here probably don’t even show a lot of details you have to then retouch etc. it depends on the photo of course but I think it will bring back that nostalgia I love. Thanks for your video you did it in such a cool way :)

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Aye thank you for watching! I'm glad you connected with this video, and I'm glad you like my photos! I agree scanning the prints would be the best way to digitize them- that way you preserve the magic of the chemical reaction in the film :D

[@bakeee]

beautiful photos, great videos, interesting opinions. you got my sub!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Ayee thank you so much!!

[@mattgordillo7760]

Excelente video, por fin alguien que muestra muchos ejemplos

[@dudabhering]

Just got one online, excited for it to arrive!!

[@gordwrath6811]

I tend to like all styles of cameras. So I can hardly wait until I get the one I am ordering! I use instax, polariod, digital, and I would love a 35mm camera with film.

[@gordwrath6811]

As an update, I got several 35mm. Some are broken. But I love the Minoltas I have purchased! First was the XD-1, and I just got the X-700. They are wonderful!

[@janinebradbury648]

Great video I’m getting mine tomorrow thanks to this video thank you 😊

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Thank you for watching :D I hope you enjoy your Evo as much as I enjoy mine!

[@janinebradbury648]

@YvonneHansonPhotography your welcome im sure I will it looks a great camera 😃

[@luckseaD]

Thank you very much, it was a very good review and i loved your energy! Subscribeddd

[@FullofCrapp]

traded in my Mini 40 for the EVO! great review of the camera! Im excited to go out and shoot some reference photos with it! i have a 64 gb sd card laying around as well! time to burn up some film 😂😂😂!!!

[@JacobYaw]

I like the hybrid because you get to keep your picture, even if you part with the print. Or if you take a great group shot, everyone can have a copy.

[@ronfranken4707]

Thanks Yvonne. I enjoyed the video. Last year I went to Ibiza and brought this Instax Mini Evo, a Fuji XH1 and a X100F... and guess what, 98% of the photo's I took in two weeks time was with the Instax Mini Evo :) It's just fun.

[@iiizeroiii1636]

great review!

[@lindsaydiaz2330]

I have a real analog half frame camera, and when you get the scans back there is a thick black line between the pictures. That's most likely why they do that, so that it mimics a real half frame camera.

[@asafcohen2351]

this is the best review I saw about the mini evo. and you are beautiful to look at. what more a man needs ;) Thanks!

[@richardpalos864]

Super Kool Review... i loved all your thoughts on this !!

[@andytheghosthunter]

Superb review. In 2 minds whether to purchase one or not. Love analogue but can't be arsed with all the scanning but find digital to be a bit too clinical and lacking in atmosphere (Soul). This could be the answer?????

[@julsdrummer]

Thank you so very much for this informative and comprehensive review. I am now a subscriber to your channel and also just ordered the EVO . I have not used an instant camera in 20 yrs and i will start again. I thank you for your help in reinforcing the creative aspect of life. 🙏🏾😊

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@julsdrummer I'm so glad you found it helpful! And I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

[@julsdrummer]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography I most certainly will 🙏🏿😁

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

Great video! I like your finished photos. Very artsy

[@kimcruz3889]

I hope there’s a polaride size format😢 in the mini evo

[@jacobyoung4657]

Ones at target are usb c charging

[@stacypeters2856]

I like all the pictures behind you

[@stacypeters2856]

Also nice video

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@stacypeters2856 thank you! This wall has been expanding significantly haha

[@Hazeraheh]

I got this brand new. Can you suggest me lens combo for great pictures

[@greengredina]

I saw a vid about double exposure, you need to change the ev from first img +2 to second image EV -2 to make good image

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

That's good advice!! Thank you!

[@anujdaniel1771]

A video on instax mini 90! :)

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

So witch is the best? The instax fujifilm mini black 40 instant camera,the instax min evo,the instax fujifilm wide 300 or the instax hybride camera?🤔

[@diyana8556]

i just got the evo!!! funny thing instax mini is 1/4th the price of instax evo in my country!

[@Kenaroni]

I don’t have one of these cameras but I wonder if Fuji could just put an “instant mode” option in these that would allow you to immediately shoot and print, bypassing the memory card.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@Kenaroni that's a cool idea! I bet it wouldnt be hard to make happen too

[@jodyvf]

Brilliant review. Just placed my order. 🎉

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I hope you enjoy it!!

[@gitawidowati5141]

Love your review ... very informative ❤

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@game2572]

I just bought this today with the film 2 pack and 64gig SD card

[@shellandshilo]

Very good info thank you

[@ryanblack9916]

Question, those film filters and stuff do they go onto the digital photos so you can put them onto a computer edit slightly and upload or do the filters only apply on print? Seems like a small camera that shoots digitally but with such a beautiful film look could be a decent everyday shooter. Was just enquiring.

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

They go onto the digital photos as well! basically burns them into the image as soon as you take the shot.

[@bhaswati2902]

maybe try the half frame on the black film, haha. thanks for the info!

[@samosallo4784]

I need your opinion about the leica sofort2, would you consider it or stick with the EVO?

[@TheGoodContent37]

I just want to know if the EVO prints come out with better dynamic range and more color saturation than the mini link 2. Apparently it does but I don't find a single video showing this. I want to know if it's worth pay double for this to use it as a mobile printer just because the quality of prints are better or if I should just buy the cheaper version.

[@jyemichael]

The line is just super dev area there is no way to make it white unless it’s specific film. KZbin cutting the film apart and you will get it x ❤

[@thediaryofmarjz1410]

hey i was very interested on what kind of strap are you using for your instax evo, :)

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello how are you doing😊😊😊I just bougth a bag for my instax fujifilm mini 40 black. Its hard case and can hold: the camera,2 shots of film,2 aa batteriesand has a shoulder strap . I bought it online from amazone for 25,41free shipping😊😊😊😊i love my new instax fujifilm mini 40 black that i bought today😊😊😊hope you shoot some great pictures youreself. Take care and have a nice day😊👍🏾👋🏾

[@BooksandSympathy]

Oh my god, I see into the abyss every time I have to use the wrist strap on my instax . Neck strap would change the game

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

YES THANK YOU I'm glad you can appreciate this revolution in Instax design!!

[@KristeneForest]

Can you combine fish eye with double exposure?

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello how are you? I love you,re pictures and this video. I am doubting between this camera or the fujifilm instax mini 40 black. I am a biginner in taking photo,s. I,ve never owned a instant camera😊

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Get this one! As far as I am concerned, this is the best Instax option on the market

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello i bought the Fujifilm mini 40 black instant camera in the store for 90,99. I love it😁best instant camera ever and i am almost out of my 2x20 films. I just opende the last pack of them😁 and then i have to buy new one,s😁 I don,t want a digital camera😁Thank you so mutch for making this lovly review of the The Instax Mini Evo 👋🏾👍🏾

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography now i am doubting between the mini evo and the mini 90. I bought the mini 40. Biggest mistake i,ve made photo wise. But for a bigginer like myself its not a bad camera

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@lifeismusicparnadonkers when you have the budget for it, buy the Evo! It has a lot more control over how your images turn out

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello@@YvonneHansonPhotography if i could try them both that would made it alot easier to pick

[@Naru-Maki]

Thanks for the video. Would love to see a video on all the different available film designs so we get a better perspective in real image rather than polished advertised images.

[@Naru-Maki]

Films for the Evo mini😊

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I have one coming up at some point soon! I bought a bunch of different film types and I'm almost finished testing them all out :D

[@Naru-Maki]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography ohhh that's exciting. Thank you for your response! Happy shooting 📸

[@Naru-Maki]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography I have a horrible question to ask about something that just happened... I wanted your professional input... Or maybe if you tested it I don't know.. A brand new unopened pack of 10 instax mini film fell to the ground and my husband accidentally stepped on it... I was going to gift it to our son... Is it lost?!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@Naru-Maki I think it should be fine! As long as the plastic casing isn't so damaged that it won't fit in the camera. I would recommend loading it in the dark though, in case the light sealing has been damaged!

[@LuisCarlosUltra-fp4ix]

How can you take photos vertically?

[@mexican_lilmermaid]

hey I just got my mini evo bc I saw so many great reviews on it but honestly not having such a good time with since most of my pictures are coming out quite bad…. The quality of faces seems very blurry and I’m comparing it to my mini 8 and my mini 8 quality is way better yet older… any advice ? Did any of yours come out like that too 😢

[@mexican_lilmermaid]

Also by the way this was the BEST REVIEW I’ve seen on this camera and I watched over 20 lol … probably more. So great Job👌🏾

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@mexican_lilmermaid I haven't had that problem! Is it a lighting issue possibly? I would recommend you try a test print from your phone to see if it is the printer quality or something else going on! I'm glad you liked my review though :D

[@mexican_lilmermaid]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography yes amazing 🤗 and yes, I tried printing from my iPhone and the quality was even worse …. The faces seem to be blurry when they’re a bit further away than like a selfie length🤳.. so I don’t think it’s a lighting issue. Do you have an advice ? Could it be that I got a bad camera 🫣 idk I’ve seen so many reviews and the pictures come out so vivid and the quality seems good but mine is just not it.

[@kiwipics]

It's a shame about the small file size and output from the camera, and also the non changeable battery.

[@calonchrome8343]

Does it have facial focusing? I'm willing to start my luck as a street photohrapher. And I'm afraid to misfocus everytime my target is moving, Thank's

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

The plane of focus is wide enough that it's hard to miss focus! I don't believe it has any special focal modes unfortunately

[@alimohamadkhaniki6056]

is printed film , fade or desaturate over the time??

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

If you expose it to too much sunlight it can be bleached over time, but if you keep them away from windowlight they should last!

[@alimohamadkhaniki6056]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography i hope that fuji release instax evo wide version soon

[@alimohamadkhaniki6056]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography instax mini 9 printed photo fade over six month

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@alimohamadkhaniki6056 they shouldn't, unless they're in sunlight!

[@mgskymaditetion5532]

Wooow gute photo❤

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

This photo camera is beautifull but its out my price range and i don,t love that you have to charge it and that it eating power. Thats why i bought the fujifilm instax mini 40 black 😊

[@RecorriendoHK]

That’s weird, I purchased this camera in Hong Kong and it charges with USB-C

[@JJ-vp3bd]

how much does the fil cost?

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

About $10 per pack!

[@JJ-vp3bd]

really? thats kinda cheap@@YvonneHansonPhotography

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

@@JJ-vp3bd yeah! It's more like $13 CAD but you can buy the 5-pack sets for $49 something

[@JJ-vp3bd]

How does it compare to the INSTAX SQUARE SQ40 ???@@YvonneHansonPhotography

[@hazelcortez6995]

what to do if the evo cannot detect the film? 😢

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Take it out in a dark place and re insert it!

[@hazelcortez6995]

@@YvonneHansonPhotography still did not work. I was thinking about returning it to the seller instead

[@MikesPOV]

Unfortunately the size of the print itself is self-defeating. Another trade-off.

[@richardcox2978]

Could just edit in light room on phone for the multiple expose before print 😎🤙

[@huongthaoto2303]

Ok but how do I make the image quality less shitty 😭 i regret so bà

[@huongthaoto2303]

*bad

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Haha that's the fun part.....you don't

[@sasukekun1416325]

I would like to talk to Mr Fuji 😂

[@deniwidodo9784]

I just bought this camera, in 2024 they changed the charger to USB-C

[@lemonlime7583]

Bought mine recently, came with a USB-C

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

I think I missed the boat on the USBC model by like, a month 😭

[@shouqlovesjin]

0:15 not a Polaroid??

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Nope! It's an Instax! Polaroid is the company that pioneered instant photographs. They still make cameras and film, but this ain't theirs.

[@Oncewasgolden]

You are playing a mind game with yourself. You should realize there are built- in limitations to this camera. Fixed lens, iso, shutter speed, aperture, etc. that you already cannot control. The camera itself is self limiting! Thus needing to take multiple photos to get what you envision should be an expectation. Feeling guilty about it is absurd. You should not have to pay more money and waste extra time because of a camera design you create. How we create is not as important as what we create. Even the great masters edited their photos. Unless you actually consider yourself a better photographer than say for example, Ansel Adams, don’t worry so much about the how. Just focus on getting the idea captured.

[@torinsall]

I like if you take a photo with several people, you can give each person a printed copy, instead of only one person being happy. edited for typos

[@KNY-29]

Pictures are pictures

[@Bollywoodhollywood2023]

Game changer 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 nothing in digital world is game changer 😂

[@m-baka]

You have to be an artist to be blocked artistically

[@diyana8556]

i just got the evo!!! funny thing instax mini is 1/4th the price of instax evo in my country!

[@YvonneHansonPhotography]

Omg that's ridiculous! I'm glad you got it, it's worth the money, but that price gap is silly