I would never trade my XT5 for an Instax, but I did add an Instax to my creative arsenal! And why? Because of FUN! I bought the Evo mini and carry it in my daily backpack along with a Fieldnotes notebook. I kind of use the two for a mini-photo journal. When I see something interesting I take a Instax photo then print it and tape it into my Fieldnotes book and write the date and a short caption. Just one of the things I have done lately to put the fun back into my photography. And Thank You for all your videos, you are my favorite person to watch on TH-cam!
Im 65, and I had polaroid cameras back in the 70's, but I never liked the expense of having to toss out bad exposure and pictures. It always seemed to be wasteful.
Fujifilm is cutting corners now. Bit like their high end cameras they're getting worse (X-T3 had the best auto focus, the current X-T5 is AWFUL). With the mini 99, the mini 90 is better in every way. MUCH better build quality and design. My new mini 99 feels like pound shop quality and is already broken with jammed dials and faulty ports. Mini 90 lasted for ages, years and years. Fuji cutting corners with cheaper manufacturing. Raking in the profits 💰
You are probably the most wholesome Photo enthusiast on all of TH-cam (and my favorite one as well). I have learned 90% of my knowledge around my XT-5 from your Videos, and I just wanted to thank you for that! :)
That camera looks great, I hope they release something similar on square mode. 8:41 By the way, moving the modes to the color effects wheel into a single one, would mean that you wouldn't be able to combine them, which would in turn limit the creative options, so I think it's perfect as it is
I have an evo because im a beginner. The 99 is hot but looks like it's for experienced shooters. you gotta be brave to buy this as a first timer. its like buying a car without rear view camera
I grew up watching educational children's shows like Reading Rainbow, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Mr. Rogers...why do I feel like Pal2Tech was missing from our childhoods?!
This camera is pretty pricy in my country but I like some unique stuff about it compared to the other instant cameras that are available here (like the Lomo), specially the sports mode since I want to take photos of cats, and I'm glad that someone (you) finally made a practical example use of that feature. I just hope the build quality of the 99 is better than that of the Lomos, those seem too fragile for some reason.
I have the Instax mini evo and I'm thinking of selling it to buy this one. Just something about an actual analog instant film camera gets lost on the digital camera that prints to Instax film like the Evo. Nice review Chris.
I really wish they would have added those preset focus distances on the X100VI so we could zone focus easier. Or better yet, let us set a custom button to prefocus the lens to a user defined distance. :-)
Hi. Can I have some advice? I'm new to the world of instant cameras. I'm hesitating between the Mini 99 and the Evo, mostly because I don't understand the lens differences. The Evo has a 28mm lens, and the 99 has a 60mm f/12.7 lens. I'm having a hard time finding a comparison between these two lenses. I want an instant camera that will allow me to take pictures mostly of buildings and landscapes while traveling. I'm worried that the 60mm lens will make the landscape look blurry, but I really love the idea of an analog camera over the Evo. Can someone help? I don't need good quality either, we are talking about an instant camera, but what is the point if everything is blurry from afar?
The lens on the Evo is a 28mm F2 lens. This is pretty wide angle, for reference the human eye sees ~ what a 50mm lens would. The aperture being locked at F2 means that you can shoot indoors or outdoors without flash as it lets in enough light and you'd get a good bokeh effect if you're close to your subject. The 99's lens being 60mm means you'll have to stand further from your subject than the Evo, and the f12.7 only lets you shoot in broad daylight or under flash but everything in frame will be in focus. Given your subject material being landscapes and buildings I would definitely say go 99 over the Evo. F2 is way too much light for landscapes (it's usually recommended to go with at least F8 or lower) otherwise you might soften or blur parts of your image you don't want blurry, and its wide angle lens can cause some distortion. But I would also recommend looking at something like a Fujifilm SQ1 or SQ40, the cost of film is slightly more but you'll get bigger and more detailed prints, and the lens is about the same as the 99 as it's a 65mm f12.6.
Agree the 4 AA batteries is better than built-in permanent rechargable batteries...the latter ALWAYS become less effective over time, u til they are so bad at holdimg a charge that you throw out the entire device...instead of just changing batteries.
Hey guys, here is a question for all of you guys and chris, I have started doing architectural photography professional, with my xt30ii and was thinking about getting the Osmo Pocket 3 for videos, should I get the Pocket 3 or should I get a gimbal instead for the xt30ii I will mainly be shooting vertical videos mostly. Would love to hear your opinion!
I would never trade my XT5 for an Instax, but I did add an Instax to my creative arsenal! And why? Because of FUN! I bought the Evo mini and carry it in my daily backpack along with a Fieldnotes notebook. I kind of use the two for a mini-photo journal. When I see something interesting I take a Instax photo then print it and tape it into my Fieldnotes book and write the date and a short caption. Just one of the things I have done lately to put the fun back into my photography. And Thank You for all your videos, you are my favorite person to watch on TH-cam!
Im 65, and I had polaroid cameras back in the 70's, but I never liked the expense of having to toss out bad exposure and pictures. It always seemed to be wasteful.
Instax Mini Evo is made for you. Save the pics in the SDCards and print only which you prefer.
I like the instax printers just Bluetooth across from your phone
Instax/polaroids are more a novelty than something you would actually use every day.
Fujifilm is cutting corners now. Bit like their high end cameras they're getting worse (X-T3 had the best auto focus, the current X-T5 is AWFUL).
With the mini 99, the mini 90 is better in every way. MUCH better build quality and design. My new mini 99 feels like pound shop quality and is already broken with jammed dials and faulty ports.
Mini 90 lasted for ages, years and years.
Fuji cutting corners with cheaper manufacturing. Raking in the profits 💰
You are probably the most wholesome Photo enthusiast on all of TH-cam (and my favorite one as well). I have learned 90% of my knowledge around my XT-5 from your Videos, and I just wanted to thank you for that! :)
You’re welcome, I taught him everything he knows 🎉
Just pre-ordered mine! (now I have a Mini 40, Mini 90, Mini Evo, and now Mini 99)
are the chargers compatibel with each other?
My mind says I don’t need it but my heart wants it.❤ It looks awesome and I already love printing Instax for my picture wall.
I love your humor. Thanks for the funny yet informative review.
Thanks again, Chris, for another honest and great review!
Right after your video, I have purchased INSTAX mini 99. Thank you for your review!
I loved the light bit that was hilarious haha great personality man, thanks for the review! ☺
That camera looks great, I hope they release something similar on square mode.
8:41 By the way, moving the modes to the color effects wheel into a single one, would mean that you wouldn't be able to combine them, which would in turn limit the creative options, so I think it's perfect as it is
I have an evo because im a beginner. The 99 is hot but looks like it's for experienced shooters. you gotta be brave to buy this as a first timer. its like buying a car without rear view camera
Well, the camera doesn't do the double exposure (like a digital camera), the film is just double exposed.
Thanks for the review! I have the Mini 90. In the future, I might get another Instax camera. Cheers!
Best Fuji channel 😊
I grew up watching educational children's shows like Reading Rainbow, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Mr. Rogers...why do I feel like Pal2Tech was missing from our childhoods?!
This is truly the ultimate Fuji hipster camera 😆
Great review. I just can't figure out who the target persona is for this camera. I guess a FujiFilm product manager knows something I don't.
This camera is pretty pricy in my country but I like some unique stuff about it compared to the other instant cameras that are available here (like the Lomo), specially the sports mode since I want to take photos of cats, and I'm glad that someone (you) finally made a practical example use of that feature.
I just hope the build quality of the 99 is better than that of the Lomos, those seem too fragile for some reason.
wow! film cameras galore
Shame they do not supply those chargers with the XT cameras?
Great review! Thank you.
I’ll wait patiently hoping instax release the SQ99 🙏🏽
I threw away my GFX 100 after this video
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This instax look fun to use. I want to buy one. Is it one of the best instax in the market now?
does it have a glass lens or plastic lens
I have the Instax mini evo and I'm thinking of selling it to buy this one. Just something about an actual analog instant film camera gets lost on the digital camera that prints to Instax film like the Evo. Nice review Chris.
I really wish they would have added those preset focus distances on the X100VI so we could zone focus easier. Or better yet, let us set a custom button to prefocus the lens to a user defined distance. :-)
IM excited to have this and play with this color effects. Its not yet available here
Hi. Can I have some advice? I'm new to the world of instant cameras. I'm hesitating between the Mini 99 and the Evo, mostly because I don't understand the lens differences. The Evo has a 28mm lens, and the 99 has a 60mm f/12.7 lens. I'm having a hard time finding a comparison between these two lenses. I want an instant camera that will allow me to take pictures mostly of buildings and landscapes while traveling. I'm worried that the 60mm lens will make the landscape look blurry, but I really love the idea of an analog camera over the Evo. Can someone help? I don't need good quality either, we are talking about an instant camera, but what is the point if everything is blurry from afar?
The lens on the Evo is a 28mm F2 lens. This is pretty wide angle, for reference the human eye sees ~ what a 50mm lens would. The aperture being locked at F2 means that you can shoot indoors or outdoors without flash as it lets in enough light and you'd get a good bokeh effect if you're close to your subject. The 99's lens being 60mm means you'll have to stand further from your subject than the Evo, and the f12.7 only lets you shoot in broad daylight or under flash but everything in frame will be in focus. Given your subject material being landscapes and buildings I would definitely say go 99 over the Evo. F2 is way too much light for landscapes (it's usually recommended to go with at least F8 or lower) otherwise you might soften or blur parts of your image you don't want blurry, and its wide angle lens can cause some distortion. But I would also recommend looking at something like a Fujifilm SQ1 or SQ40, the cost of film is slightly more but you'll get bigger and more detailed prints, and the lens is about the same as the 99 as it's a 65mm f12.6.
Mini evo or mini 99? guys help me😅
Mini evo more versatile.
Good review!
Do you perhaps know if the battery charger of this one can also be used for the Fujifilm Instax mini 90?
Thanks for sharing.
Come on Fuji give us the updated Instax Wide!..even make a Instax Wide Evo version!..haha
Agree the 4 AA batteries is better than built-in permanent rechargable batteries...the latter ALWAYS become less effective over time, u til they are so bad at holdimg a charge that you throw out the entire device...instead of just changing batteries.
Fuji needs to address the low dynamic range of the instax film. It is almost unusable if you want to shoot a subject outdoors with a wood visible
I thought the pocket light for brightness was funny 😂
I need a square model of it it's perfect but being mini is a shame.
The silver box LOLOL
Never never charge any camera via the USB port directly from a mains socket. I warned you. Fuji are playing safe.
Yeah I have surge protectors everywhere but most hotel outlets won’t. Good point.
I've been thinking about the EVO but it's a little expensive and hard to find
I acquired it today for 200 USD, which includes 60 Instax mini films.
The leica sofort 2 is apparently the same as the evo, but with a higher price tag. That might be easier to find.
The artist in me says, "Wow, a cool new tool." But the ecologist in me sees all the packaging going to the landfill.
By that point you could just go with a used Digital Camera
Hey guys, here is a question for all of you guys and chris, I have started doing architectural photography professional, with my xt30ii and was thinking about getting the Osmo Pocket 3 for videos, should I get the Pocket 3 or should I get a gimbal instead for the xt30ii
I will mainly be shooting vertical videos mostly. Would love to hear your opinion!
I just bought instax mini 90 a few months ago and found this??? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💀
Omg first!?!
tiny, expensive pictures with bad colors. No copies possible.
Look at a polaroid film (sx70,600 film)
calm the f down man