instax mini 8 Instant Camera-Black

I love these little cameras! I have gifted two of them already to some friends, and they are equally as in love with them! The blue color displayed in the photos is identical to the actual color of the camera. So far, my friends have had no complaints regarding how well the cameras work. Mine is a different color, but since that's just a cosmetic difference, I'll give my personal opinion of my camera. Ease of Use: 4/5 This camera is SO easy to use. While the gist of it is "point and shoot", you may find that your photos are slightly un-centered and off to the left if you solely rely on viewing through the viewfinder. A helpful tip I've mentioned to my girlfriends is that when you think your photo is centered perfectly, adjust your camera ever so slightly to the right, and they will turn out beautifully! Also, make sure to adjust the lighting settings to whatever the camera prompts you to select. If you forget to do this, your photos will almost definitely turn out too dark, or overexposed - and film is NOT cheap! Set Up: 5/5 Super easy to set up. Literally all you do is insert the included batteries. Reading the instructions is very helpful when you're inserting your film for the first time, so make sure you don't throw them away! Price for Quality: 5/5 This camera is worth every penny. It's the cheapest by far on Amazon. While it's also sold at Michael's and Urban Outfitters, they'll charge you upwards of $100/$200, when you can easily buy it online for less. This camera is an investment. Buying film will be the most costly part of owning it, but if you hunt around and compare prices, you can easily find packs of film that save you a few bucks. I adore this camera. Since owning it, I've found that I'm much more selective when taking photos. I won't just take pictures of random things anymore since the film only comes in packs of 10 sheets. I love that the photos print right away, and they're so easy to display and give to people. My camera is always a hit at parties and when we're on vacations. It saves me from having to use up my phone battery while constantly taking pictures, which is definitely a plus! It's very small, and not at all a nuisance to carry around. I purchased a case for it, and have purchased the same cases as an included gift with their cameras. I definitely recommend buying yourself a case and an attachable selfie mirror to go along with this camera!

Purchased this for my 15 year old daughter and she loves it. Apparently instant cameras are a fad right now and this seems to work well. It's simple to use and is a fun novelty item. And it IS a novelty item. Please don't buy this thinking you're getting something that's going to take amazing photos. They quality is just lovely for a Polaroid-style camera, but you won't get the results that you get from your phone or digital camera. This is designed for kids to take cute pictures of their friends, not something you're going to take vacation photos with. My daughter decorates them with stickers, writes on them with her friends and hangs them in her study and bedroom on ribbons with tiny clothespins. The photos are about the size of a credit card or wallet-sized photo, including the white frame around the picture. Big difference between this and the old square Polaroids from our childhood is that you *don't* flap these in the air to develop them.. That will actually hurt the development process. You lay the film on a flat surface and it takes about 10 minutes to finish processing. It's an instant camera, so it's bulky compared to a regular one, but again, you're not going to want to take this to document a family trip. The bulk and the price of the film (roughly $1 per picture) would keep me from giving this to a child younger than 10-12. I would definitely not purchase this for a little one, because they'd go through $20 in film in eleven seconds and you'd have a lot of blurry photos of their feet and the walls! Now for a bunch of 15 year old girls, it's a lot of fun and my daughter and her friends have really enjoyed it.

Tips for Taking Photos with Instax Mini! 1. take good care of the camera i.e it shouldn’t be jostled or dropped because THE LENS circle thing WILL FALL OFF. You can stick it back on but there’s always a little risk involved, the first time the lens fell off I nearly got a heart attack. 2. never, ever take a photo in sucky lighting (ex. Our house which is lighted purely by incandescent lamps) In fact limit indoor photos unless it’s an extremely special/candid moment that can’t be replaced. Don’t lie to yourself and think “it’ll turn out good anyway” Nuh uh 3. Always pay attention to the dial and turn it. I’ve had photos come out as yellowish blanks because someone forgot to turn the dial 4. do not play around with the dial and think you can judge what setting is best for the weather…the camera really is most accurate. 5. Try to wear light colored clothing. Not white because the flash will react badly. Not dark/black clothing because the background of the picture (ESPECIALLY if indoors) darkens naturally and you can “Fade” into the background. 6. Selfies are always best with natural light. If not, and you’re taking a selfie with a friend, remember that the person holding the camera (and therefore closest to it) is more likely to get a little bit whited out (not a lot, but a little) than the other person. 7. The lens can hold a surprising amount of space/number of people in one photo. This means that if for example, you’re taking a photo of a big group of people, you don’t have to back up as much as you think. If you do their faces will have less focus. Don’t be afraid to close up a little bit. (referring here to horizontal photos of course) 8. The camera can take very nice photos both vertically and horizontally. Vertically is better for portraits and closeups and is very flexible. Horizontal, however, can get you a beautiful “slice of life” feel, when you want to focus not only on the people but the background and scenery. 9. The paper/material the photo is printed on is thick, white, and has a little space under the photo itself for you to write something. ALWAYS write with a thin pen Sharpie. Normal pens, ballpens, ink pens whatever bleed and smudge and look plain nasty. So maybe now you’re wondering….wow, this camera has a lot of limitations. Should I seriously get it?? And my answer….YES! Yes you should. The photos just feel so incredibly real. It’s like holding that moment in your hand. It’s so different from digital photos or even printing at Walgreens. You can look at a photo over and over again, and every time notice something good and different. It’s hard to explain, but these photos are so old timey and vivid, every one of these is like a breath of fresh air. And another thing…EVERYONE loves instant cameras….I met my cousins for the first time this winter, and I honestly feel like we really bonded over this. Every time you take a new photo, everybody hovering around like “how’d it turn out??” and you get to watch it develop (extremely interesting.) It only takes a minute for the photo to develop, but a few more for the colors to really pop. So yes….Get it. Make sure to watch a couple YouTube tips/reviews/demo vids and be sparing with the pictures, they ARE pricey!!

My 9 year old daughter absolutely loves this camera. I got it for her birthday and let her open it before her party because I knew she would want to use it. Her friends were crazy about it too, and all wanted to know where they could get one. They adored the small instant "Polaroid" type photographs, and were all sent home with a couple. I had to police the situation because they were nearly fighting over them....I took that as a sure sign they liked them. The camera is extremely easy to operate, and fun to use. The pastel colors are great for young ladies. My only caution with this camera is that the film is rather expensive, and it's quite easy to just keep "clicking" with it. Remember, just like the original instant cameras,you must take one "photograph" before the film is ready to use. I made this mistake twice with a new film cartridge in....try getting a dozen 9 year olds to hold their pose again! Overall, this camera is so fun and functional, I had to give it five stars. Although we have e not owned it for a long time yet, it seems sturdy and very well built. Even though it's plastic, it dies have some "heft" to it. Just so you are prior to purchase, this camera does not print regular "polaroid" size pictures. They are "mini" versions, but they are still very cool and the kids live them. Also be aware this does not take, or keep a digital version of you photograph. It works just like and older instant camera; Once it prints the picture, it is gone from the camera forever. As long as you are aware of the price of film ahead of time, and do not have a problem with that; then I recommend this camera without reservation.

I thought I would use this camera all the time. I was afraid of the cost of the film because of how much I was going to use it... nope. It's a great idea for young children or for a party. Not so much if you're a grown adult that has a job and can afford a real camera or if you own a smartphone. The picture quality is ok. It's reminiscent of the old style poloroids from the 80s. The thing is that like movies and tv, cameras have gotten better. Much much better. So don't be shocked if you can't really make out the details of a picture you took of your kids 20 feet away. Also take a look at the size of the pictures. It's a lot smaller than the old style poloroids about half the size. This being said. My children really like this camera. I think because they were born to a time where we have automatic sensor lights in our house and Amazon's Echo tells us answers to whatever we ask it. They have no idea what a land line phone is and TV has always been high def. So a poloroid camera is a novelty and the manual process of producing a picture is like magic to them. They can have a picture on paper (and not on the camera where they live). I can see kids up to 12 really getting a kick out of this. So the kid in me is giving this 4 stars. If you have money to burn then buy this product.

In a word? Obsessed. Ever since I got this camera in late September, I have brought it to several parties, as well as cons. Whenever I bring it, everyone always wants to take home the images. So I have to be judicious with who gets to take a picture, otherwise I'm spending money on film I never see. I read other reviews about how popular the camera was with friends and family, and I can contest that it really is. People are surprised when they see it, and then curious about the lineage of how instant cameras have progressed to this point of small and compact size. I can't even tell you how many people have asked me where I've gotten it at this point. My entire reason for getting it was to take it to AWA to snap pictures of people in costumes, and have a physical representation of the convention experience. And because I have somewhat of a type-A personality, I did extensive research on multiple models over the course of several days. This is something I learned early on: every single person will call it a Polaroid. Not a single one knows to call it an Instax, even after finding out that’s what it is. Kind of interesting how much the Polaroid brand has withstood the test of time, like how people say Kleenex instead of tissue. Anyways... These Pros/Cons were taken before the purchase of the camera, and were generally what other people said over several platforms (Amazon, FujiFilm website, other blog posts). At the time of purchase, I got this model for 67.98, which was in line with all the other colors. Because it’s a popular color, it looks like they’ve upped the price. In case you aren’t looking to comparisons and you just want to know why I chose this model, I ended up deciding on the 8 for several reasons. While the cameras from 25 and beyond have a button feature for horizontal and vertical, the 8 doesn’t. I am completely fine with tilting the camera either way, and I have never had an issue taking vertical shots. The 8 also has a price point and purpose I think agree with each other. For less than $70, I could get an instant camera to take to parties and conventions, a camera I could also use for when I have a Photobooth set up at my parties (something I do a lot). And the final deciding factor was the color and design. The 8 comes in a variety of colors, including the beautiful pastel blueishgreen I decided on. While some people thought the design looked cheesy and cheap, I really loved it! I liked the lightweight feel and compact size and the cute sort of toy look of it appealed to my nostalgic side. By far, the best camera is the 90. It offers an option to turn the flash on/off, which I could say is the biggest caveat of all of the other cameras in this series. Because the flash is always on the 8, it washes out pictures taken in bright light. I’ve mostly used the 8 inside and at parties, ant it performs very well in that environment. At any rate, here are my findings: FujiFilm Instax 210 Instant Wide (camera priced at $72.89 as of 11/11, $15.99 for 20 exposures) Note: Takes 4 AA batteries. PROS: -Better at outdoor images than smaller Instax cameras, because they show more detail. -Larger photo size, about 2x bigger than the mini. -More like a classic Polaroid from the ‘90s, so it has a really nice nostalgia factor. -Has 3 different camera modes: lighten, darken, and normal. -Tends to look best with a horizontal shot, but you can turn the camera for a vertical shot. CONS: -Bulky, not easy to carry in a pocket or small purse. -Auto flash. -Not conducive to traveling, due to its large size. -Fragile construction. Recommended for: Anyone who wants more of a classic Polaroid feel, with larger images. ____ FujiFilm Instax Mini 8 (camera priced at $67.49 – 72.00 as of 11/11, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Takes 2 4AA batteries. Note: Just because this camera doesn’t offer an option for horizontal and vertical images does not mean you can’t simply tilt the camera, because you definitely can! PROS: -Small photo size, about the size of a business card. -Portable and easy to travel with. -Takes good indoor/outdoor photos. -Camera itself is available in many colors. -Cute design. -Sturdy construction. - Has 4 settings: indoor, cloudy, little sun, sunny. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Easy to over and underexpose film. -Jamming film problem with some people. (though I haven’t had this issue yet) -No zoom function. You get one lens, and that’s all. (A close up lens is sold separately, however.) -Auto flash. -Looks like a toy. Some people said they didn’t like the look and considered it “cheap”. Recommended for: Casual use: weddings, parties, get-togethers. ___ FujiFilm Instax 25 Mini (camera priced at $84.13 as of 11/11, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Comes with 2 CR2 batteries. PROS: -Small photo size. -Self-portrait mirror for those of you who want an “old school selfie”. -Smaller and lighter than the 8 because it doesn’t use the AA batteries that 8 uses. -Portable and easy to travel with. -Cute-sy design. -Comes with a close-up macro lens. -An option for horizontal and vertical images. -Lighten/darken image mode or turn on flash. -Takes good indoor/outdoor photos. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Limited color selection. -Doesn’t take very good nighttime shots. -Auto flash. Recommended for: Casual use: weddings, parties, get-togethers. Those that want to take “selfies”. ____ FujiFilm Instax 50S Mini (camera priced at $90.99 as of 11/11, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Comes with 2 CR2 batteries. PROS: -Small photo size. -Self-timer. -Comes with a close-up macro lens. -Good in low light. -An option for horizontal and vertical images. -Sleek, more of an adult look to it. -3 settings: Auto, Fill-in Flash, and Landscape. Also has a light/dark function. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Auto flash. -Tendency to overexpose, especially when it’s overcast. Recommended for: Casual use, and those that like the option of taking close-up pictures. ____ FujiFilm Instax Mini 90 (camera priced at $137.49 – 140.49, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Comes with rechargeable battery and wall charger. PROS: -Small photo size. -Sleek, more of a retro look to it. -Sturdy construction. -An option for horizontal and vertical images. -An option to turn the flash on/off. -Can adjust brightness. -Special nighttime option makes it great for lower light. -Self-timer. -Much less bulk and weight than other Instax cameras. -Good for travel and very portable. -Takes great day and nighttime shots. -Digital display tells you how much film you have left. -Macro mode for closer images. -Has 4 settings. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Much more expensive than other Instax models: you definitely pay for the looks and additional features. Recommended for: More serious photographers. ----UPDATED REVIEW, 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE AND USE--- I still love this camera, even a year later. I've taken it with me to NYC, to countless parties, to conventions, and just regular ole days out on the town. Here are a few observations over the year: -It sucks in light. Like really really sucks. It always washes images out, and sometimes that creates a cool effect, but for the most part it just looks bad. I really wish there was a way to turn off the flash, but since there isn't this camera is best inside. -It only sort of eats up batteries. It will start flashing when it's low, but I've been able to take somewhere between 20-30 additional photos after it has started flashing. Just make sure that you only turn it on when you're ready to take a shot, and not spending forever waiting for your friends to get into a decent formation. -It is pretty bulky (but not heavy) for travel purposes. It takes up a lot of precious space in suitcases or backpacks, so be prepared to sacrifice the loss of a few items of clothing for it. -It can take a little bit of a beating. In my suitcase, jostled with shoes, clothes, and books, it has done fine. It's also done well when I put it in a little bag I have with extra batteries that are loose and jiggling around and knocking into it. -It still works swimmingly for me. I've never experienced any issues with jamming or any other issues, really. -And one final tip. It's probably best to buy an extra 10-20 rolls for parties, because people will REALLY REALLY want to take the pictures home.

Niece loved it, nephew got jealous and started to run away crying because his 3Doodler was taking too long to heat up and everyone was using the little camera and it was now the coolest thing ever (of that minute) and he very much wanted it (even though it's pink and pink "is a girly color!" and a colr generally disliked by this little guy). After things were calmed down, everyone used the crap out of it, kid and adult alike, and the pictures came out very cute and nice, very "vintage" looking, they had a dark background. Basically it was a hit. Even when a super cool other present was involved. A while later I bought a black camera for the little guy. She's I think 3? 4? and he's 7 years old. About the product itself, it's very cute itself, but it doesn't look like something I'd be caught dead walking around with unless I was towing around my little 4-year-old niece. It's very big, bubbly, barbie, little-girly; I was actually surprised at how nice the pictures ended up being. I don't know much about cameras, my best photography has been on-the-job pictures of cars with a super good camera, but that's about all the interaction I've had with cameras besides the iphone/samsung. They did have a very dark setting, but you can pawn that off as being "vintage," it's like taking a picture and applying a very high-contrast filter or photoshopping the contrast to be very high (like reaaaaal high-contrast). I will say though, everyone ends up looking pretty good in the pictures as a result. All in all, great product directed towards kids, fun to use for adults too, and the product is high-quality as far as I've seen.

We live in an age where smartphone cameras and social media have made photography and digital content accessible to just about anyone, at anytime, and at any place. Scrolling through Instagram and Snapchat feeds is both entertaining and sometimes adventurous. I am constantly amazed at people’s creativity. But sometimes our propensity to binge on media can dull our senses and cheapen our experiences. The intangible but infinite nature of digital content can leave us wanting. I mean, who hasn’t stayed up until the wee hours of the night browsing through their phone, wondering why life feels so empty in that moment? Existential crises have a tendency to arise when we sit unchecked in front of glowing blue screens. This is why I really appreciate instant film cameras. They are self-limiting. Taking a photo requires us to slow down and really think a shot through. And only one person can take a photo home. Pictures and memories become what they once were: rare, precious gifts. For these reasons I purchased the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera for my wife. We instantly fell in love with it. For someone who wants their gear to be as artsy as the pictures they take, the Instax Mini 8 is the best instant film camera you can buy. The name of the product is a mouthful but it’s form and function are simple. Form The Instax Mini 8 has a solid build quality and doesn’t feel cheap. My wife usually carries it in her purse and we’ve yet to find any discernible scratches on the body. However, if you are concerned about scratching the lens you can find cases online. The camera just looks good. The angles and curves are elegant, giving off less of the “box-look” found in other instant cameras. These curves make the camera comfortable to hold, whether you’re taking normal pictures of selfies. There is also a vast selection of colors to choose from to fit personality type or outfit. Function The camera has two buttons. The button adjacent to the lens turns the camera on and the other functions as the shutter. They’re simple to use and unobtrusive to the design. The Instax Mini 8 also has different aperture settings depending on the lighting and environment. It will automatically recommend the best setting for you with a flashing LED. The viewfinder accurately frames shots. Pictures will come out looking like what you see in the viewfinder. The film chamber is also in the back. Inserting and ejecting film cartridges is quick and easy. There is also a film counter on the bottom right that displays the remaining amount of film in the camera. Image quality is what you’d expect from instant film. It is crucial to use the correct aperture settings on your shots. I accidentally used the indoor lighting setting at times so the pictures came out brighter than we expected. I can’t recommend the Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera enough. It makes a perfect gift for your wife, friend, girlfriend, or yourself. The pictures it takes will have a personal touch to them that will mean more to you and whoever you share your pictures with. This review was originally published by Geekskills at WordPress.

The camera is so cute and super easy to use! Unless specified, it comes with no film included. To take pictures you just load the film, switch on, wait until the camera suggests you the right setting for that light situation, change the setting and capture! It is a nice way to get in touch again with instant photography and the analog feeling. The look of the pictures developed on film is really amazing, it's pretty sharp and gives a nice depth even to flat shots (like a person leaning on a white wall). It works amazing with portrait and landscapes. Pictures taken outside usually come out with a cooler white balance than the reality, but I think it really depends on the situation. It doesn't work well in the dark with distant objects, as the lens does not capture a lot of light. Flash always fires, but for what I saw until now (and I am a strong anti-flash person) it doesn't really bother me at all, in fact, it gives to any picture the right amount of light needed. The film is a bit expensive, but you do not use it as much as a camera phone. If you are looking for something to capture amazing pictures maybe it's not the right camera for you, but it's an amazing tool to have for collect memorable and funny moments. I like to have an album full of developed pictures that remind me important moments. For the other random pictures you can always have a phone or a digital camera. Arrived on time with Amazon shipping.

もう購入してから何年も経ちますが 故障とかなくずっと使えてます！ 普段使いませんが久しぶりに使ってみても 普通に使える！ 印刷シートは消耗品なのでヴィレバンなどで買ってます(^^)

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コンパクトで使い勝手はいいです。 この時代だからこそのいい意味での粗さも逆に新鮮でした。 ショップについても迅速に対応していただき大変ありがたかったです。