instax mini 99 REVIEW: Fujifilm's BEST instant camera! 

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If Fuji would build a Instax square 99 or Wide 99 I would buy one. I have issues with the mini format. Thanks for the great review, Gordon.

THIS is the one Leica ought to have put its badge on. Also, it does not feel like a cynical product. The designers should be proud of some of its unique attributes and problem solving.

Now we need a new advanced square or wide variant. Baffled as to why they discontinued the sq6.

Great video as always! I'm trying this Instax too and it's a breath of fresh air. I would have added a multi exposure (similar to lomo' systems) instead of the usual double exposure, and I would have liked to be able to use it in combination with the bulb mode. Having said that, it's a great analogue machine, really fun and functional. For me too, the best filter is the LL.

Good review as always. I love the look of the camera, but I really dislike the filters on the dial. I would have rather seen Fuji place flash or mode control on the dial and filter controls with an LCD control button. But to each his own. Thanks for the thorough review.

Your review is much more compelling than some, thank you. Interesting to note the difference in sharpness between particular examples - Chris and Jordan got much softer images, for example.

Awesome results! i just got mini 90 last year😩

Fantastic as always, thank you Gordon 😊

I just got my mini 99 yesterday and WOW is this a beautiful camera! Can’t wait to put it through its paces (although my wallet will definitely hate me for it haha!).

Thanks! This is easily the best Instax camera Fuji has released in years. Just ordered it, I didnt expect it to sell out so quickly and it just got back in stock recently. Im REALLY hoping they release a square version and dare to dream, a wide!

Looks good, well done. Nice review !!

Another excellent review! Just cuts to the chase. 💯 👍

Good review Gordon but a question.I have a Mini 90 and the camera selects the focus distance for whatever mode you choose. So when using action/kids mode(kiddie symbol) the camera automatically defaults to 0.6-3mtrs focusing range. With the Mini99 because you select the focus manually with the ring around the lens can you select 3mtrs- infinity when using action/sport mode for subjects more than 3 metres away?

You are so excellent at these reviews, Gordon. Great captures, too!

I love my mini 90, and I can't wait to get my hands on this badboy! 🤩

Wonderful, wonderful video!!! As a total beginner to the world of these "instant cameras," I would love your input and recommendations for my own purchase. I am considering the Instax Mini Evo as my first camera, a step into this new hobby. I absolutely love the digital + printable film features it provides. However, ever since this new camera came out recently, I have been reconsidering my thoughts. I don't completely understand the intricate differences between the two cameras so I would appreciate your insight on what I should purchase first. This video was very helpful to I , and many others, and I respect the effort you put into your videos! Cheers!

So awesome! Hopefully they make a new Instax Wide camera

Thank you for the review! What would you get between the mini evo and the mini 99? Thank you! *I also have an instax sq6

I want all/most of these features but on an instax wide. Do fuji make a wide like this? The mini are just too... Mini for what I want. Brilliant review by the way. Thanks

Very clever design

looks way cool. I want one.

What does it mean to "underexpose" the shot when using the color effects? Non-photographer asking.

When are we going to see this on the instax wide?

I've got mini 90 myself and I'm thinking is it worth to upgrade it for this model?

Is there an option to merge those instax films with a good quality MF lens?

Is it indeed rubberised? I saw many reviewers calling other instax models rubberised while the only rubber was around the lens area. I'm not too fond of rubber hence the question.

Thanks for this through review. I also think the lack of Selfie Mirror is unfortunate. I can only assume they did it on purpose, not to cannibalize their product line. Like, get your daughter a Mini 12 and a 99 for yourself lol Overall I love that Instax is keeping this alive as I myself don't see Polaroid as a valid alternative as it is way pricier. I just wish Fuji would insert the double exposure feature into their other models (other Mini but *also* other Instax format cameras). But I don't think they plan on doing that anytime soon as this is a unique selling point for the 200$ 99

Can you please recommend me a instax camera with flash control and selfie mirror?

A nice comprehensive review. Looks like a good little instant camera although the lights inside it , while clever do not appeal to me . I’m unlikely to buy one for myself though because i have a Lomo Instant Automat Glass lens version which I find very nice to use . Have you ever used one ?

Gordon delivering quality reviews, as always! This one looks like a fun little camera to compliment a film camera collection.

It looks way cool even though it's a plastic camera body.

I love your samples pictures! This camera looks so great!! A bit like the mini evo but with the full analog experience! I think I'd prefer this one. Would love it even more if they launch a square format :D

I'm a Fuji X Shooter and have had the Share SP2 printer for many years, it was fun printing straight from the camera when out and about, Although more recently, I've been transferring the images on the Fuji X app from the camera, to an Android phone then using the Instax Mini app to print as it allows for better framing etc. Because of this, I'm tempted to buy the Instax Mini Evo, as is best of both worlds? can act as a printer from the smartphone and can print direct from the camera itself, and it is a similar price to this Instax 99, as the SP2 is getting old (and battery is not great) and I believe the EVO prints at 2x the resolution, just random thoughts, great video though :)

Another thoughtful review. I have seen all your Instax reviews, but it has been years since certain ones. Did you ever compare any noticeable difference in quality between the digital conversion of the Evo (or printer) to the analog result from the previous minis? Perhaps in your Evo review or printer review?

Instax mini Evo or instax mini 99?

i still don't fully get why fuji would make this camera. making the camera more like a standard film camera is fine but no actual aperture control or shutter speed control in one camera (wich is litterly aimed at more advanced users) seems bunkers to me. just make it so you can set the aperture to ''auto'' wich will be the same diameter as with all other instax mini camera's. and the shutterspeed make that like what they are doing now, with exposure plus and minus. only if they built this camera would it make a lot of sense. i have been using an instax mini 11 a few years now and the results are not to great (because a lot of images are out of focus) due to the set aperture but variable shutterspeed. a few weeks ago i gor myself a instax mini 8 with aperture control an so far the results are a bit more in focus than the mini 11. i thought going up in the lineup would mean better images but apperently not 😅

loved this "physical" review

Ridiculous print size at an absurd film price.

Still expensive at $200. No . The mini 90 neo classic still goes for crazy money. I guess you did not research prices.

Hello Gordon, interesting review but not really my kind of thing. If i print then i prefer a dye sub printer and a 'proper' camera.