Instax mini EVO 2-in-1 photo camera and printer with a 2.7 inch LCD screen, 10 Lens and 10 film effects, mini film format, Black

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When it comes to the menus and interface, there’s loads of shared DNA between this and the Instax Mini LiPlay, which is a bit simpler but also blends digital and instant photography. The Mini Evo repurposes familiar controls to make things all the more intuitive to use. The focus ring? That’s used for the ten “lens effects” such as fisheye, soft focus and double exposure. The rear control dial? This changes between ten “film effects” like sepia, monochrome or “retro”.

There are numerous instant cameras and printers in the Instax line-up, but its latest hybrid option is one of the most innovative we’ve seen. Once you have connected the camera with your phone, you can print photos from your gallery, transfer images taken on the camera to your phone, and use the remote shooting feature to get a live feed of what the lens is capturing on your phone. If you want to transfer images taken on the camera, you must print them first. This may be an annoyance if you do not want to waste your film unnecessarily.The Instax Evo comes fitted with a lithium ion battery, which allegedly lasts for around 100 snaps. I had no trouble with the camera’s longevity. Even if you forget to turn it off, the device will power down automatically. When you do come to charge it, it takes around two and half hours. Features and image quality Printing is incredibly fast on the Evo, and the images it produces have that classic vintage feel to them. You have the choice to either print them in natural mode, or rich mode which increases the warm tones. The photos are about the size of a credit card, making them perfect for slipping inside of a wallet.

The overall layout of the app is incredibly simple to use, but the text could be a little larger for accessibility reasons, and there seems to be a lot of wasted space.

Batteries and a strap come included in the box, but the Instax Mini Film that it uses is sold separately. The design is reminiscent of what is seen on the The camera has a quality of 4.9Mp with a focal length of 28mm. It shines best when used outdoors in daylight, but do not be expecting the same quality as what you will find on smartphones. The flash will help with some low-light photography, but the Evo has more trouble focusing on subjects of a night. The power button sits on the same side as the lens. To print a photo, there is a little lever which you can pull, and it takes about 16 seconds to print an image. You can change the lens effects by turning the outer ring of the lens and change the film effects by turning the dial on the top of the device.