Fujifilm has announced its instax mini Evo Cinema camera. It features a vertical-holding style reminiscent of the company’s 1965 8mm film camera, the Fujica P300 Single-8.
The mini Evo Cinema can not only capture traditional still images but also video for up to 15 seconds as well. Videos can be recorded in resolutions of 1080 x 1440 or 600 x 800 at 24fps to the built-in memory or a microSDXC memory card. Yes, 15 seconds is a very short amount of time, but it could be useful for certain projects.
The camera uses a 5MP 1/5-inch CMOS sensor and a fixed 28mm (35mm equivalent) F2 lens. There is Single AF and Face Detection AF.
You can convert captured video data into a QR code and create an instax print together with a still image cut out from the video, allowing users to share a video. By turning videos into instax prints, users can not only preserve memorable moments spent with loved ones in tangible form, but also easily revisit the video anytime via the QR code. Video data remains downloadable for two years after being uploaded.
Recorded videos can be viewed on the rear monitor.
There are 10 Eras-Dial effects, each evoking the aesthetic of a different era from the 1930s to the 2020s. For example, the 1960s effect mimics the look of an 8mm film camera, while the 1970s effect captures the texture of a color CRT television. These effects also incorporate subtle details like noise and tape wobble. Each effect can be adjusted across 10 levels, enabling a total of 100 distinct expressions (10×10).
The Eras-Dial effects also apply to recorded audio. Some effects even incorporate the sound of film spinning inside the camera as an effect, resulting in videos with a unique audio quality.
The camera’s design and handling have been crafted to evoke an old-school 8mm film camera. The Z-Dial features a satisfying click, while the Print Lever allows manual operation reminiscent of winding film.
The camera includes a viewfinder attachment for the rear monitor.
The dedicated app allows users to view videos captured with mini Evo Cinema on their smartphones and combine multiple clips to create truly special content. In addition to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity is supported for faster transfers and the ability to preview and select videos or still images before sending.
- In the gallery, users can browse and edit transferred videos and still images. Multiple clips can be combined into a single video of up to 30 seconds, with cinematic opening and ending templates available for added impact.
- A “Poster Template” feature lets users design instax prints with a movie-poster look by adding titles and text for a personalized touch.
- The “Direct Print” function enables printing of photos and favorite images stored on a smartphone directly with mini Evo Cinema.
By linking with the dedicated app, mini Evo Cinema serves as a 3-in-1 device—capturing videos and still images while also functioning as a smartphone printer.
Specifications
- Image Sensor: 1/5-inch CMOS with primary color filter
- Effective Pixels: Approx. 5 million
- Recording Resolution: Still images 1,920 × 2,560 pixels, Movies 600 × 800 / 1,080 × 1,440 pixels
- Video Frame Rate: 24fps
- Recording Media: Built-in memory, microSDXC memory card
- Lens: Focal length 28mm (35mm equivalent) F2
- Autofocus: Single AF, Face Detection AF
- Focus Range: 10cm to infinity
- Sensitivity: ISO 100 to 1600
- Exposure control: Program AE
- Exposure compensation: −2.0EV to +2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
- Print function: Exposure pixels 1,600×600 dots (800×600 dots from smartphone app), 256 gradations per RGB color
- Print output time: Approx. 16 seconds
Pricing & Availability
The camera will be available on January 30, 2026, but there is no price available yet.
