Fuji Instax Mini Evo Review and User Experience! The best “Polaroid” ever? (in 2023)

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  • Опубліковано 8 лис 2022
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    In this video I share my experience with my new Fuji Instax Mini Evo. I think this camera is the best instant camera in 2022, and also one of the most innovative camera tech we've ever seen. I share the pros and cons, what I love about the camera, and who I think this camera is great for. If you're thinking about buying a Instax Mini Evo, watch this video first!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @chrismacdonald.6295
    @chrismacdonald.6295 8 місяців тому +10

    Great review, thank you. I’m a street photographer and the instant option adds another dimension. Street can be tricky and you don’t want to be caught! Now I’ve realised I can approach my subject with the option of offering them a photo of themselves. This can open up a whole new layer of street photography. Thank you for the review.

  • @ffalok1046
    @ffalok1046 Рік тому +1

    Love your all videos.

  • @dianango2076
    @dianango2076 6 місяців тому +3

    Does the camera have an option to select to make the picture look retro like the prints from the analog cameras? I’m interested in getting it for the other features it has but I like the retro look the other instax cameras give .

  • @TheLeiPol
    @TheLeiPol Рік тому +15

    I got one with a rebate, purchased a cheap plastic 28 mm viewfinder and also a PU leather case so I can use the camera by default in landscape mode. Beside normal color I like the monochrome setting with and without vignetting saved. It’s a fun camera.

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому

      Nice! Where did you get it from? Can you share how you got the rebate? I’m trying to find a solution for no lens cap!

    • @TheLeiPol
      @TheLeiPol Рік тому +2

      @@DominicPhillip Both the viewfinder (unknown brand) and PU leather case (brand Caiul) purchased on ali-express. The case is the landscape mode one with a removable flap that also covers the lens. The rebate was a promotion from a shop earlier this year in my country. Final price was minus the VAT we normally pay. I have not yet found a clip over lens cap that fits.

    • @stolen_heart
      @stolen_heart Рік тому +2

      @@TheLeiPol I use the Kaiser 50mm Push-On Lens Cap and it fits and works perfectly for this camera. I got mine from B&H Photo Video hope that helps.

    • @itzyoung
      @itzyoung 10 місяців тому

      ​@@TheLeiPolCan you suggest a good viewfinder for the mini evo based on your experience?

    • @TheLeiPol
      @TheLeiPol 10 місяців тому

      @@itzyoung Actually no, the cheap plastic viewfinder is blurry. Other viewfinders are too expensive, even 2nd hand to use on the mini Evo and usually in the 3:2 aspect ratio.

  • @makaylawaits29
    @makaylawaits29 Рік тому

    Can you re-connect a phone you accidentally deleted in the 'Delete Pairing Reg' selection? I am struggling to connect my phone again. I have tried restarting both my phone and camera, updated my phones software, and deleted and redownloaded the instax evo app.

  • @MauGino
    @MauGino Рік тому +5

    What was that external light shown on the camera at the 2:19 mark?

  • @LuisCarlosUltra-fp4ix
    @LuisCarlosUltra-fp4ix 2 місяці тому

    But do you prefer her or the Kodak mentioned at the end of the video? Thank you 👍🏼

  • @bernardodominguez3790
    @bernardodominguez3790 4 місяці тому

    Hi! Great review. Does anyone know if the photo quality when printed is the same between mini evo and mini 40? I understand mini evo is not pure analog. Thanks!

  • @emmanuellnescau
    @emmanuellnescau 29 днів тому +1

    i like to use my cellphone to take the photos and print on the fuji mini. love the quality

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  28 днів тому +1

      It’s great for that too and the pics are usually better quality. I just hate carrying around extra gear on me daily. But still fun though

  • @KarlaGarcia-ld6mv
    @KarlaGarcia-ld6mv 6 місяців тому

    I would love to buy it but stores like Walmart and target are selling it for $250+ and Amazon is selling it for 249.99.

  • @KongGig
    @KongGig Рік тому +45

    I have somewhat mixed feelings regarding these hybrid cameras.
    That is to say, the basis of having a Polaroid/Instax is the very experience of getting a picture out of which you do not know the result. However, this experience is rather expensive as each image can end up as rubbish... From which I understand why this hybrid camera can be so appealing as you can save a lot of money.
    The second is that a Polaroid/Instax delivers a one of a kind picture, something that died out when we entered the age of digital. Of which instead every picture we take is just another picture that is stored on the hard drive.
    However, being able to have the feature of saving the picture is extremely practical if you want to be able to share the picture with several people.

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +15

      Very well said. Some of the whole nostalgia definitely dies off when you have a screen and a print button. Yet you save all the hassle of trash photos you don’t want. Grass is always greener right?

    • @michaelbell75
      @michaelbell75 11 місяців тому

      @@DominicPhillip Its not the screen and the print button. It's the fact that you arent taking actual analog photos. You are printing out photos taken with a low quality digital sensor and printing them out. You are much better off just buying an instax mini link and printing photos taken with your smartphone

    • @toddysurcharge771
      @toddysurcharge771 9 місяців тому

      @@michaelbell75 it's $100 more for the camera. Sometimes you want to use the goofy film sims or lens modes on the instax that a smartphone can't do without taking the time to edit. Are you on every video for this product trying to insult it. This is the third creator I saw you post on. Why are you even looking this up if you don't want it? You aren't a hero warning people not to buy it. You sound jealous like you can't afford it which you probably can't because you spend all your money on only fans subscriptions judging by your gross avatar.

    • @jamesazzi4874
      @jamesazzi4874 7 місяців тому

      What would you say is the best camera for this “nostalgic” feeling before the digital age.
      Because I agree with this.

  • @GrahamFosterBrown
    @GrahamFosterBrown Рік тому +4

    Got one of these pretty good. However I wonder if you have heard of a workaround to sending images from the evo that HAVE NOT been printed? other than removing the sd card and putting that into my pc

    • @blueclouds5509
      @blueclouds5509 Рік тому +2

      I think u can transfer the SD card to an adapter connected to phone. I’ve seen ppl do that

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +1

      This is true. Use the SD and it's really easy and fast.

  • @jamesdpayton83
    @jamesdpayton83 8 місяців тому

    I can take pictures on my z50 in manual. transfer via wifi to my phone, then transfer to my instax evo and print them..... Thats awesome. Sold

  • @fernandaleal1622
    @fernandaleal1622 4 місяці тому

    Has someone bought it? Is it worth? I was checking the reviews for Polaroid and was not too convinced. Fuji is not as pretty/cool but reviews say the results are better.

  • @lenningradgeneroso6066
    @lenningradgeneroso6066 Рік тому +40

    I’d definitely buy one when they develop a Square format of this. Mini’s don’t look good to me.

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +8

      Square format would be cool as hell!

    • @alexisexdees
      @alexisexdees Рік тому +1

      I have the sq10. I think its their 1st hybrid release and its square format.

    • @itzyoung
      @itzyoung 10 місяців тому

      ​@@alexisexdeeswait, I just checked online and the sq10 is a model from 2017, so the mini evo (2021) is just a "smaller" version of the sq10? Do you recommend the sq10 or the evo? That answer would really help me! Thanks!

    • @alexisexdees
      @alexisexdees 10 місяців тому +3

      @@itzyoung i have no experience with evo mini. But would love to try em out. On paper. Sq10 is bigger, has better sensor and flash. Also it feels more sturdy/well built. Evo has more filter and more compact and easy for one hand use. Sq10 = square. Evo = mini print. Print quality is just the same. If you could still get an sq10 and a spare battery, go for it. Removable batteries tend to last longer than internal ones. Still have mine and still working. But if you want more compact in your hand and film size is mini and not a square, go for the evo.

    • @itzyoung
      @itzyoung 10 місяців тому

      @@alexisexdees thanks Alex, appreciate your help

  • @dikshaygurung6965
    @dikshaygurung6965 5 місяців тому

    Can we save photos for later in pc or other devices to post on social media?

  • @dba9923
    @dba9923 Рік тому +2

    Wait, with the sd card i can transfer the photo to my phone? no problem?

    • @Suqri
      @Suqri 2 місяці тому

      Yes

  • @Kodachrome40
    @Kodachrome40 Рік тому +1

    How are the digital images saved? Does it take a SD card?

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +6

      Yes it takes a micro sd card. It also has some internal storage for about 40 photos.

    • @raynald611
      @raynald611 25 днів тому

      How many megapixels

  • @danielatran445
    @danielatran445 Рік тому +3

    Does every picture you take on the camera saves in the camera itself or does discard after not printing it

    • @ViVo-sz9ip
      @ViVo-sz9ip Рік тому +1

      It saves it on to the camera (or sd card if you have it) !

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +1

      It saves to the storage or sd card. So you can review them whenever you want.

  • @benbunch4159
    @benbunch4159 Рік тому +5

    So wait when you take a film photo is it printing a digital one or are photons passing through the lens and hitting the film?

    • @sophiewehner1804
      @sophiewehner1804 Рік тому +2

      It’s printing a digital one, thats why you can also print out pictures from your phone or older pictures you took with your camera

    • @benbunch4159
      @benbunch4159 Рік тому +8

      @@sophiewehner1804 Ah so its not really a hybrid digital/film camera its a digital camera with a built in printer that uses an instant film chemistry. Light never hits the film. Yeah that'd be an instant pass for me personally.
      Would be cool if the engineered something with a sensor that can get out of the way.

    • @sophiewehner1804
      @sophiewehner1804 Рік тому +1

      @@benbunch4159 i dont know why they call it a hybrid, i‘d suggest you could give it a try. Despite its flaws i really like it, if you get the chance to try it do it!

    • @benbunch4159
      @benbunch4159 Рік тому +3

      @@sophiewehner1804 yeah I think I'd prefer a standard instax I just wish they had something more...professional. Which I know isn't the point but if I'm going to to be spending the money to shoot on what is essentially medium format film I don't see why they don't have anything that takes greater advantage of it. To be clear I'm not expecting a lot just maybe a nicer body and a few controls.

    • @sophiewehner1804
      @sophiewehner1804 Рік тому +1

      @@benbunch4159 yeah i can understand… i hope you find the right fit for you:)

  • @Meow-dj4dm
    @Meow-dj4dm Рік тому +1

    Hey..can you put the SD card in your phone (android) and save the pictures to your gallery?

  • @mrwoodcat
    @mrwoodcat 14 днів тому

    can it print in full screen without the white border/frame ?

    • @mrwoodcat
      @mrwoodcat 14 днів тому

      oh so its different with the zink paper

  • @dubz3l3
    @dubz3l3 Місяць тому

    "You can edit any phone you take on your phone" 😉

  • @DominicPhillip
    @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +16

    Don't we need this tech in bigger cameras?!

    • @Ayush-vn1sg
      @Ayush-vn1sg Рік тому +1

      maybe not in bigger cameras but these cameras should become bigger and better. because for bigger cameras like sony, Nikon, and canon, this polaroid thing will give their product a perception of going one step back in tech. but if fuji makes their camera's lens and sensors bigger and better this growth will have a very different picture in the market.

  • @chazznl8823
    @chazznl8823 2 місяці тому

    Bruh the button upfront is there for selfies hahah they said it themselfs

  • @supriyaboro3060
    @supriyaboro3060 Місяць тому +1

    Is it good for concerts? 🤔

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  28 днів тому

      No, not good in low light and no zoom so you have to crop. Also bad motion blur so it’s actually terrible for concerts

  • @shubhipandey9502
    @shubhipandey9502 3 місяці тому

    I am not clear about the life of this camera...once the battery runs out its dead?

  • @BryanElliott_
    @BryanElliott_ Рік тому +6

    Bro I gotta get one

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Рік тому +1

      They're really fun, and printing pics from my phone is a game changer. I even bought my 4 year old a little instax photo album and she fills it with all her photos she takes.

  • @grillodon
    @grillodon 9 місяців тому +3

    You did not show a printed photo nor I printing process. Phew!

    • @Ryanexplorer1
      @Ryanexplorer1 3 місяці тому

      yes very idiot. More blah blah blah 😂😂😂😂

  • @swogatpradhan5802
    @swogatpradhan5802 5 місяців тому

    Did you answer this: The best “Polaroid” ever? ??🤔 Is it actully the best polaroid till date?

  • @stephenedgecock
    @stephenedgecock Місяць тому +1

    cant shoot landscape? no thanks lol

    • @t.brogers8956
      @t.brogers8956 Місяць тому

      You can shoot landscape lol

    • @stephenedgecock
      @stephenedgecock Місяць тому

      @@t.brogers8956
      nope watch the video lol

    • @DominicPhillip
      @DominicPhillip  Місяць тому

      I mean, the film just isn't shaped well to show landscape. But you certainly can shoot however you want.