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My daughter has an older version of this that I got her for Christmas a few years ago. She still loves it. This new one will make for a nice upgrade this Christmas, and maybe perhaps time to introduce my younger ones to it, as well.
I have the 11 that my sister gave me because she likes the printer better. I love the 11 it’s so much better than the 8 I use to have. I just hate opening that selfie lens because mine never likes to pop out. I almost broke it but luckily was able to pop it back into place. I’m glad they fixed that in this one and that you can line things up better. Still not sure if it’s worth upgrading to though. Great review! ☺️
Thanks, yes, little things like making the selfie mode easier to deploy make a big difference! I remember having to carry those little clip on lens adapters, urgh!
I’m really glad you mentioned the app! I have mini, square, and wide cameras and always struggle scanning them with my phone!! This is so cool! Always enjoy your reviews!!
Fuji could even add a variable aperture for exposures outdoors - that might be easier than getting the shutter to move faster. It doesn't have to include aperture blades; a black sheet with a hole in it that moves into the optical path would suffice
I was waiting for this to upgrade from my instax 11, but after seeing you have to twist the knob to turn it on and off on the 12 vs just pressing the button then pressing the lens down to turn on and off on the 11. I’m gonna definitely stick with my mini 11
God I wish Fujifilm would make an Instax camera for photo nerds with manual controls and wide aperture. Frustrating that you can only get this from people who manually splice Instax and medium format cameras together on the other side of the planet (I live in norway).
What are you talking about? Mini 90 is not what I was describing. I mean an instax camera with manual shutter speed and aperture control a WIDE aperture! F12 is not wide y’all.
thank you for reviewing these cameras. I was debating on which one to get because I’m definitely going to get a Polaroid camera so thank you again for all the information! Also thank you for letting me know on sunny days the pictures don’t come out right .I just have one quick question is the 11 or 12waterproof? Or are they all waterproof?
I was just making up my mind to get the instax mini 11, and they decide to release the mini 12! I'm not certain if it will be soon release in Chile as well, instant photography isn't as popular here yet, and quite expensive too. Thank you so much for you review (: and I loved your selfies! pretty vibrant, nice colors and the bubbles one.. awesome!
I dig the wide printer, but I want a better daily instax mini camera!!! I do not understand why Fuji has yet to create a higher quality Mini Camera ... the Neo 90 was awesome, but after 2 of them giving up the ghost, I went with and 11 and a 40 ... not nearly as good quality!! Maybe I am not the right demographic for them!!!
@Gordon Laing Recently got an evo. Nice concept but it has issues with lines in the prints. You can tell that it is a hybrid because images do lack the instax dreamyness.
@@anujdaniel1771 After a year or so the battery wouldn't work ... something inside the camera stops working, I even tried a new battery and that didn't help.
For the mini 12 does it still adjust exposure automatically? I was leaning towards the 9 because the photos look more similar to old school Polaroids but those are hard to find
A tip I've picked up for outdoor shots (using Mini 9) is to tape over the flash, and to play around with the settings instead of going with what the camera suggests. A bit of a learning curve, but I've managed to get some decent shots this way with some practice. The 11 and 12 makes this more challenging, but I am wondering how much of a difference outdoor photos would have if the flash were at least taped?
@@cameralabs I've found this to be true, so long as it's a wide open landscape. I've had scenic photos go dark because a hint of foreground (it wasn't even in the two meter range!). Still love these cameras, but definitely a learning curve in what they're capable of. Edit: But then again, it's probably because of the Mini 9. Sounds like maybe it's not as prominent in the 11/12 since they're automatic.
i really like the look of mini 90 but is it even close to 12? i like the basic look in cameras and this whole toyish look doesn't suit me too much. or is 40 better than 90 and should i get it instead?
The print quality is essentially the same on them all, so buy the body you most like the look of. I've reviewed the 40, so check that video out as well.
Omg las fotos en la nueva versión salen con mejor calidad, aunque se ven increíbles, me quedo con la 11 porque casi no le he dado tanto uso y me gustan como quedan, por el acabado se ven más instantaneas🥺
6:20 washed out looked does look better on the left from the old one. the flash catch light in the eye is bigger and more attractive on the left as well. is the flash unit different?
My mini 11 just stopped working literally yesterday so I went to target today to get the 12. I haven't opened it yet because I found on offerup a mini 11 for $40, but this video helped sell me on the 12 lol
I’m confused either to buy Mini 9 or Mini 12, both look good most of my friends have mini 9 and they say it’s good so can u tell which one will be worth the money?
Thank You, that's a nice review about instax mini12...Might be a silly question since I'm a newbie with those type of cameras, but is it possible to change a cartridge, for example from color film to a monochrome before all 10 shots are taken and then put it back in? :) Thanks
I will finally buy an instax mini camera but I can‘t decide which one I should choose, maybe the mini 8, 9,11 or 12 I don‘t know which one is better or more worth it
Thanks Gordon. I didn't know that in time everybody has mobile with camera, there are people who pay so much money 💰 to get instant prints using so 'low tech'! The world 🌍 is full of surprises!
I have a mini 11, and a mini 26.which seems to work better for me then the 8,9 11,.if you haven't tried a mini 26.something to think about,it has features like the higher. number mini models. 40,70,etc Your review was good.
@cameralabs I don't know what market sell the fugi 26. I bought one on ebay and one on goodwill autions..the 26 seem to have features of lcd read outs and can turn the flash off etc.I hope you can find one to at least to look at I think I like it better then my 9 and fugi 11 better.
@Gordon Laing one last question, in what ways do you think the mini 12 is better than mini 90? One main reason could be the price but is there anything else? Thank you :)
Looking for gifts for a budding photographer. Thanks dude. May I suggest with the holidays adding in more affiliate links? I'd actually like to give you a cut but shipping time = I'm gonna pick it up. Film though... We'll need refills I'm sure. TY for a good quick review!
Thanks for trying to support me! I do have links for Amazon, B&H and WEX, which others would you suggest? PS - hope your budding photographer enjoys it!
I’m going on holiday and was planning on getting one of these cameras for the trip, but now I’m worried all my photos will be overexposed due to the weather, anyone have any advice? Is it worth getting the instax printer instead? I just don’t know 😅
I just bought one and the lens mechanism feels flimsy, like I would have to pay attention not to accidentally Skip "on" to "selfie/ close up mode." Did you have this issue?
@@cameralabs I bought a second unit. It is better, but not exactly robust then my first 12 unit. I'm unimpressed with the build quality compared to the 11, I understand it is $10 cheaper than before with more features. I'm gonna keep it, but I'm also going to hold onto my mini 11 (it was my first insta film camera).
@@cameralabs I got the impression that the mini 12 has more colorful pictures (due to the adjustment of the lamp probably). comparing mini 12 and sq1 is it a visible difference?
@@katbanwro nope, they're both fully analogue, so no lamp and similar quality. Just different print shapes. These are not digital models with printers. Please watch my reviews of both of them.
Dear sir, May I ask you something. I got a Instax 12 mini for my birthday, but I noticed a little something but I don’t know if it is normal or a problem. But I cannot find an answer anywhere on the internet. When I put the camera on close up mode, and I look trough the lens, I noticed a white corner on the down left corner. Is dat normal? When I switch it back to normal or off mode is disappears. Looking forward to your answer.
if you don't have the mini link, can you use your instax mini camera and take a photo of the picture that you want but it's on a phone. like I put a picture on my phone that I like and I take a photo of that with my camera. does this make sense or am I waffling? 😂
I have an SQ6 which I’ve owned for the last two years. It’s so frustrating wasting money on prints that are out of focus or offset to one side. The Instructions are also very unclear.
The digital versions or printers let you preview before printing, but some prefer the more random nature of the analogue models. I agree it us frustrating and expensive when they don't work out.
@@marianja_ Because they get used for a few packs of very sub par instant pictures and then end up in landfill, a wifi printer used with a phone is by far a better solution. But, sure, each to their own.
Come on, Fuji you can do better than this. I'm tried of being continuously disappointed by this division, which should know better. Don't get me wrong, I shoot several hundreds of instax a year. But I'm getting tired of every camera being more penny pinched every iteration.
