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Instax Mini Evo 2: Live Photos Meet Instant Prints
27 Oct
Summary
- Larger 4.5-inch touchscreen enhances photo preview and editing.
- New Immersive Mode captures four seconds before shutter press.
- Available late November for $290, a price increase from its predecessor.
Fujifilm has launched the Instax Mini Evo 2, a hybrid instant camera that enhances the beloved features of its predecessor. A standout upgrade is the larger 4.5-inch LCD touchscreen, offering a more expansive view for perfecting shots before printing. This is a substantial improvement over the original's 3-inch display.
The camera introduces Immersive Mode, a feature that captures a four-second video clip before the shutter is pressed, similar to Live Photos on iPhones. This functionality requires a microSD card and allows playback on the screen or export to a computer. While these videos are limited in resolution, they add a dynamic element to the instant photo experience.
Composition is further aided by a new Expanded View feature, providing a wider field of view than the final captured image, mimicking traditional film cameras. The Instax Mini Evo 2 also retains the extensive filter options of the original, with 10 lens effects and 10 film effects totaling 100 combinations, all accessible via a dial around the lens. Manual controls for exposure, white balance, and flash are also included.
The Instax Mini Evo 2 is scheduled for release in late November at a price of $290, representing an increase from the original model's cost.
