The instax series from Fujifilm does not really need much of an introduction, but still, in case you have been living under a rock, here’s a bit of a back story. A long time ago, in the long-forgotten year of 2016, Fujifilm launched its first “modern” instant film camera. The concept was simple. You have a camera that can only take pictures on auto, was barely (if at all) on par with the cameras you got on your phones of the time, and would instantly spit out the shot you managed to take old-school polaroid style on Fujifilm’s proprietary film. Well, apparently this formula ended up being quite the hit because Fujifilm kept launching new and improved versions of the instax camera and here we find ourselves with the mini 12.
The instax mini 12 is a compact and lightweight instant camera that can take and print photos in the size of 86 x 54 mm, with an image area of 62 x 46 mm. It has a plastic body that comes in five pastel colors: blossom pink, clay white, lilac purple, mint green, and pastel blue. Also, it has a built-in flash, a selfie mirror, a close-up lens, and an OLED display that shows the battery level and the shooting mode. It also has an automatic exposure function that adjusts the shutter speed and the flash brightness according to the ambient light conditions. Lasly, it runs on two AA batteries that can last for about 100 shots.
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The instax mini 12 is very easy to use, even for beginners or children. To turn it on, simply twist the lens collar until it clicks. To turn it off, twist it back until it retracts. To take a photo, press the shutter button on the front of the camera. The photo will come out from the top slot and will develop in about 90 seconds. To take a selfie or a close-up shot, twist the lens collar again until it shows a flower icon. This will activate the close-up mode, which is ideal for distances of 30 to 50 cm. You can use the selfie mirror next to the lens to frame your shot. The flash will automatically adjust to avoid overexposing your photo.
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The instax mini 12 is a fun and simple instant camera that has several benefits for users who want to capture and share their moments in a creative way. Some of these benefits are:
Aeshetic photos - It produces photos with vivid colors and skin tones that fit the classic Polaroid aesthetic, thanks to the instax mini film that has an ISO of 800 and a glossy finish. But still, don’t expect anything close to DSLR level performance from it.
Accessories - It offers a variety of film designs and accessories that can enhance the appearance and personality of the photos, such as heart sketch, pink lemonade, mermaid tail, blue marble, designer film, stickers, frames, albums, etc.
App support - It supports an app called INSTAX UP! that allows users to scan, store, and share their instax photos digitally with their friends or on social media platforms.
Price - It is affordable compared to other instant cameras or digital cameras with printing functions. It’s actually the film that will rack up the cost over time as each pack of 20 films cost about Rs.1000.
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