Instax Mini Evo 2: Big screen and short video
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 2 is a hybrid instant-print camera with a 4.5-inch screen, video mode, and 100 effect combinations.
Fujifilm introduced the Instax Mini Evo 2, featuring a 4.5-inch screen, new framing options, and the ability to record four seconds of video before taking a photo. The camera will go on sale in late November for $290.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 2 gets a 4.5-inch screen and video mode
Fujifilm introduced the Instax Mini Evo 2, a hybrid instant-print camera. Compared with the previous model, it has a larger rear screen, an Expanded View framing feature, and Immersive Movie mode, which records a short video clip before a photo is taken.
Digital photography and instant printing
The Instax Evo line combines a digital camera with a built-in printer. The sensor captures an image that can be previewed and edited on the screen, then printed on 2 × 3-inch Instax film using a physical lever. For the Mini Evo 2, Fujifilm specifies a print resolution of 600 dpi, designed to produce sharp images.
The rear LCD screen has grown from 3 to 4.5 inches. The larger panel makes it easier to navigate menus and compose shots. Expanded View shows more of the area beyond the edges of the future frame. It does not change the actual angle of view of the photo, but helps users assess their surroundings and choose a composition more precisely.
Another new feature is Immersive Movie. The mode saves the four seconds leading up to each shot. A microSD card, which is not included with the camera, is required for recording.
Effects, settings, and remote control
The Mini Evo 2 retains ten lens effects and ten film styles. They can be combined to create a total of 100 visual-style combinations. The camera also has a macro mode for close-ups and a mirror on the front panel for selfies.
Exposure, white balance, and flash settings can be adjusted directly on the camera using tactile dials with an analog-style design. The camera can also be controlled remotely via the Instax Mini Evo smartphone app.
Fujifilm representative on the new features
Bing Liem, president of the Imaging Division at Fujifilm North America Corporation, noted that the Instax Evo line remains a popular part of the Instax family. He said the company retained the features of the original Evo that made it popular and added new capabilities. Liem also emphasized that the Mini Evo 2’s features expand the range of tools for photo and video capture and make the creative process more engaging.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 2 is expected to go on sale by the end of November. The camera’s recommended price will be $290. Photos of the device were provided by Fujifilm.
