Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema Instant Camera

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema is a hybrid instant camera built for short-form video and tactile printing, driven by a physical Eras-based effects dial that shapes both image and audio. The Mini Evo records 15-second clips and stills through a fixed 28mm f2.0 lens, then turns selected frames into Instax Mini prints with a QR code linking back to the original video. Its vertical, cine-style body and mechanical controls keep the process hands-on from recording to print.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema Key Features:

• Hybrid instant camera capturing stills and 15-second videos
• Built-in Instax Mini printer with QR-linked video handover
• Effects dial recreates era-based visual and audio film characteristics
• Degree Control Dial fine-tunes colour, contrast, and noise per Era
• Ten adjustable levels give precise control over each effect
• Vertical cine-style grip with tactile analogue controls
• Fixed 28mm equivalent f2.0 lens for close, everyday framing
• Video frames convert to printable stills via the rear LCD
• Continuous LED light supports close video capture
• Built-in selfie mirror aids framing for front-facing shots
• Zoom lever enables simple digital zoom control
• Micro SD slot supports additional storage
• Dedicated app edits clips up to 30 seconds with templates
• Functions as a camera, video device, and smartphone printer

What’s new?

Unlike previous Instax hybrids, the Mini Evo Cinema treats video as the starting point rather than an extra. Recording is limited to 15 seconds per take, controlled by a press-and-hold trigger that feels closer to a camcorder than a stills camera. Clips can be reviewed immediately on the rear screen, paused, resumed, and built up from shortcuts, keeping the process simple and deliberate rather than continuous.

The Eras Dial

The defining control on the Mini Evo Cinema is the Eras Dial on the side of the body. It offers ten decade-based effects ranging from the 1930s through to the 2020s, each with ten intensity levels. These effects go beyond colour and contrast, adding texture, noise, and motion artefacts that echo the period they reference. Additionally, audio is processed alongside the image, with some modes adding mechanical sounds such as film-reel whirring during recording, reinforcing the sense of shooting in a different time.

Degree Control

The Degree Control Dial, integrated into the lens ring, lets you dial the effect up or down in ten clear steps, subtly shaping colour response, contrast, and noise. Engaging the Frame Switch adds era-specific borders that echo the formats of the time. Combined with the camera’s tactile controls and analogue-inspired detailing, the system keeps creative decisions physical and deliberate, allowing you to shape both stills and short videos by feel rather than menu diving.

QR Code Videos

Once a clip is captured, a single frame can be selected and printed as an Instax Mini photo. That print includes a QR code that links directly to the uploaded video, allowing the moving image to be replayed or downloaded on a smartphone. It’s a deliberately tactile process that turns video into something you can hand over, pin up, or keep, rather than leaving it buried in a camera roll.

App-based Editing and Delivery

The dedicated Mini Evo app acts as the bridge between camera and print. Videos and stills can be transferred wirelessly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and combined into a single edit up to 30 seconds long. Simple opening and ending templates add a cinematic structure, while poster-style layouts let users add titles and text before sending an image back to the camera for printing. The same app also enables direct printing of smartphone photos, allowing the Mini Evo Cinema to function as a standalone Instax printer.

Cine-inspired Design and Handling

Physically, the camera leans heavily into its Fujica Single-8 inspiration. The vertical grip balances naturally in one hand, with the record trigger falling under the index finger. Controls are deliberately mechanical in feel, from the click of the Eras Dial to the side-mounted print lever that mimics winding film. A rear LCD handles framing and playback, while optional accessories let the screen serve as an electronic viewfinder and extend the grip for steadier handling.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema Instant Camera
• 1 x Viewfinder Attachment
• 1 x Grip Attachment
• 1 x USB-C Cable
• 1 x Hand Strap

FAQs

Is the Instax Mini Evo Cinema primarily a stills or video camera?

The Mini Evo Cinema is primarily designed for short video capture, with still images taken either directly or pulled from recorded clips. Stills and videos share the same creative effects and printing workflow. The emphasis is on creating short moments rather than continuous recording.

How long can each video clip be?

Each clip is limited to approximately 15 seconds. Multiple clips can be recorded and later combined in the app into a single video of up to 30 seconds before printing or sharing.

Do the era effects change audio as well as image?

Yes. The Eras Dial processes audio alongside the image. Specific effects add period-style sound characteristics, including mechanical noises recorded during the session, to match the visual character of the selected decade.

Can the Mini Evo Cinema work as a printer for my phone?

Yes. When paired with the app, it can print images stored on a smartphone directly onto Instax Mini film, functioning as both a standalone Instax printer and a camera.

Do I need the app to print videos?

Yes. Video clips must be transferred to the app to upload, edit, and generate the QR-linked print. The app is central to the camera’s video-to-print workflow.