Fujifilm Instax | Why DIGITAL Photographers Need This [Not Paid] 

That is honestly such a cool story! So dope that she loved the photos so much. I’ve never thought about sharing them in that way but that’s such a good idea. Might have to steal that idea from you 🙌

@@JamesParsons1 The idea of using the cartridge to store the pics wasn’t mine; I saw it in a re-posted video, I think it was from Zack Arias. You just have to peel off the thin sheet of black plastic at the end of the cartridge and it becomes easy to slide the pictures back in. By applying a little pressure on the back of the cartridge it’s easy to slide them out one by one, just like dealing cards. The idea of using the cartridge for an ‘album’ as a gift was something that came to me while loading pics back into it. I’ve put at least 12 pics into one with no problems. It’s enormously satisfying to take 20 or so shots of a friend over a coffee, let them choose their favourite 10, and then pull out the printer they weren’t expecting to see and watch their reaction as the shots slide out and develop in front of their eyes. THEN the double whammy when you tear off the black plastic strip from the supposedly wasted cartridge, collect the developed pics, slide them all into the cartridge, hand it to them and say “Here you go!” If I’m using my iPad I’ll edit one of the shots to make a portrait pic with their face filling most of the frame, and put that in last as an album cover. It has such a cool effect… For years I’ve been arguing in favour of bits rather than atoms (an influence from Nicholas Negroponte), but there is something wonderful about creating and giving such a tangible little gift of atoms, all made in real-time in front of their eyes. Do it James! Take a friend to a cafe, do what I described above, film it all and post it on your channel. It will be gold, I promise!

Love it man! Gonna have a think of how to do this🙌

Yooo Thanks Marissa! I completely agree, shooting a banger a printing is soooo satisfying. Glad you are enjoying the content

You have hit the nail on the head there! That is EXACTLY how I feel. Digital images just don't have the same feeeeeeeel to them compared to a print out them. I'm glad i'm not the only one with this perspective ahaha

100% my dude! Changes peoples day. Got any cool stories to share about doing so?

Exactly right Glen, I looooove the size of the wides. In my eyes they are the perfect size to be able to actually see the photos as well as store them without too much hassle! Glad you liked the video man 🙌

Hey Dude - I'll deffo be sharing more at some point! probably should post more on IG too...

Yeah the mini is great for that sort of thing! I never realised how amazing getting a little printer like this would be 🙌

Got any good stories of when you handed them out?

Glad you enjoyed it!! Yeah I’ve heard how crazy in demand the x100’s are at the moment, glad I managed to get mine when I did. What other system do you currently use?

@@JamesParsons1 iPhone 8 (mostly stills photos - everyday snaps) and a GoPro Hero 4 Black with a Sennheiser wind and waterproof microphone for my sailing videos. I used to shoot film and develop and print B&W way back in the day (high school 1970's) so I think the X100V might help me recapture some of that old film magic! Cheers!

Glad you love it so much!

ahaha glad I could be a help. I LOOOOVE the wide and think its so underrated. You'll love it

Hey dude - thanks for your comment! I’m still trying to find the right balance between creating a vibe with the music and the clarity of my voice. I personally didn’t think that this was too hard to hear, but I guess I’ve listened to it 20 times over so I know what I am saying! I’ll bear your comments in mind for the future 🙌

Thank you so much for leaving a comment Jeffery! It's so underrated isn't it - I can't believe so many newer photographers haven't printed, feels like they are handicapping the experience

🙌🙌 glad you liked it

Matt - you will absolutely looove it! Trust me on this one

100% so portable its amazing. Yeah I do agree the apps can be a littttle buggy. Seems like its a common trend for every camera manufacturer to create apps that work less than 50% of the time... For all is quirks, I think its worth it :)

You are going to love it - Trust me. I can’t wait to print more photos

Yes and no, I think you notice the difference between a camera and a phone or Polaroid type camera, but not between camera brands or anything

It’s got a little built in rechargeable battery, so you can take it out and about with you :) charges with micro USB and lasts quite a long time when banging out little pictures! Let me know if you have any other questions my dude 🙌

No battery pack you merely plug into the mains with the USB or into computer till fully charged.

Thats so great to hear man! How do you print them quickly enough ahaha? I've always wanted to do that but always thought it was gonna be too slow

@@JamesParsons1 Actually it is not that much of a problem. The first picture handed out creates that much of an interest that people are very willing to wait for the +1 to +2 minutes. You create interest and achieve readiness to give a good picture, it so much breaks the barrier that I am wondering why not more photographers do this. I also sign the picture adding a date. I used all, mini, square and wide and agree that the wide is by far the best.

Thank you dude! I enjoyed making the Intro ❤️ In the UK the printer is about £130ish and you get 20 photos for about £16 (at the time of writing) I really reallllly like it and think it is worth the money. Prints from a proper photoshop are much more expensive and a bit more restrictive. For me, I love having the reminder of all of my favourite photos right in front of me helps me stay motivated which in my opinion is worth it.

@@JamesParsons1 Okay then the price difference isn't so drastic, so if you say it's worth it I'll take your word and maybe buy it! Thanks for the video and recommendation, glad I found your channel

I think it’s totally worth it, but in a way you cannot really appreciate until you do it because there’s something slightly magical about it all - by which I mean I got far more enjoyment and satisfaction out of it than I expected from what it is…

Yeah I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I have. It’s so good and there is so much you can do with it too

Thanks dude! Do you use the mini evo a lot?

It is odd isn't it... But I've found giving my photos a quick razzle dazzle edit and printing them is quite satisfying

Have you tried a new pack of cartridges? Might be a manufacturing defect. There is a Fuji shop in convent garden that you could take it to if you are close by

@@JamesParsons1Hello!! I have found the problem and it was because the films had a problem after passing the x-ray in the airport. 😢 all 50 where damaged. I bought new ones and they work perfectly now. Thank you!!

I COMPLETELY AGREE. You've inspired me to print some more off ahahah thank you!

Ohhhh really? I’ve always got them from Amazon or the LDN Fuji store and never had any issues. How are you trying to get some?

@@JamesParsons1 the ones on Amazon looked like fakes so did not try but managed after long wait to get some via Amazon. Also got one box from Kohn Lewis. Did you get me email ?? Keep well JP.

@@JamesParsons1 is the LDn Fuji store online I did not know that. 👀

Ahaha I know right, that would make it god mode. It would be too powerful if we could do that 😉

@@JamesParsons1 Well you can print directly to the old generation of Fuji "Share" printers (now discontinued), so it's just a matter of Fuji wanting to do it.

I never knew that! Wonder what their justification was..?

@@JamesParsons1 Well, I"m just guessing, I have no inside info, but the earlier printers connected by wifi and the new ones use bluetooth. I would guess it's some inside corporate thing where someone in the printer division decided they would switch to "cute" bluetooth printers (since that's where the market is these days), but the camera production division didn't communicate with the printer division to make sure the printers work with the latest cameras. If you've ever worked in a big company, it's very easy to imagine this happening... In other words, there was never any "justification", it's just each corporate division pursuing its own goals and not noticing the other division. Photographers who want to have a portable printer to print directly to is probably a pretty small market. People who want to print party pics to from their phone is probably a pretty big market... Videos like yours surely do some good in convincing Fuji that photographers care about these things.

The printer? I've never had any issues with it overheating, even when i've banged out like 20 images in a row

Big up Jeffrey - thanks for commenting dude 🙌

Ahahah looking forward to hearing how much you enjoy it 😏🙌

@@JamesParsons1 Already got it and it's blowing my mind, I love that it isn't just a photo but a presentation of a photo as well (with the framing of it) ... by the way, when printing portrait, I've tried putting the thick edge on both left and right, and leaning towards putting the thick edge on the left, seems more elegant/balanced for some reason, have you tried both and decide on one side?

YES YES YES, So glad you are enjoying the printer. How much fun is it?! I've spent a fair bit on the prints now ahaha. oooo, I haven't actually done that yet. Are you creating a pretty much even boarder around the image? Do you know how much white border you are adding?

Thanks for letting me know Randy, I’ll change it so it’s no longer a premier. Sorry for that man!

How do you transfer them so quickly? ahaha My app takes forrrrevverrr to transfer and I guess my subjects run off lol

@@JamesParsons1 compared to my Olympus and Panasonic cameras Fuji’s app is disgraceful but I’ve learned it’s quirks and stayed patient on how to work with the quirks and can do it fairly quickly.

How is the photo quality bad?

@GreenlifeFin it just is, I know that's subjective and subjectively for me it ain't that great.