Fujifilm Launches Instax Camera with Retro-Style Video

Fujifilm's latest addition, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema, brings cinema to your fingertips with its ability to shoot 15-second video clips and print them as stylish mini posters.

As part of Fujifilm's expanding lineup of hybrid instant cameras, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema showcases a classic design reminiscent of the Fujica Single-8, an 8mm film camera from 1965. Although it debuts in Japan on January 30th, 2026, details on its broader release and pricing remain under wraps.

Innovative Features and Design

The camera retains the core functions of Fujifilm's Instax series, including the ability to act as a printer for your smartphone photos. However, this model stands out with instant prints emerging from its top, and its innovative shutter is located under the lens. This button not only snaps photos but, when held down, transitions into a video recording mode.

Fujifilm cleverly incorporated a 'Eras Dial' on the camera, offering ten distinct visual and sound effects spanning the decades from 1930 to 2020. For instance, toggling to 1960 transforms footage to mimic a classic 8mm film, while the 1970 setting echoes the hues of vintage CRT televisions. Some effects even include nostalgic audio touches, such as a clicking shutter.

Digital Sharing and Printing

Alongside capturing videos, the Instax Mini Evo app facilitates social media sharing. Users can also produce printed frames adorned with designs mimicking movie posters. These prints feature a QR code, granting access to the video online. To do this, video files are uploaded to Fujifilm’s servers, allowing two years of storage and access without added costs.