Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera is an adorable camera by Fujifilm that comes in a variety of eight (8) different colors and like instant Film Cameras of the past allows you take a picture and have it printed out instantly for your convenience. The camera has an old school feel and design but with a modern twist which feels great to handle and operate in a modern era of digital cameras.
Color Options
The color options includes Black, Blue, Pink, white, yellow, Grape indigo and Raspberry which are all great colors which are ideal for anyone male or female.
Whats in the Box?
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera comes in a really nice box that contains the camera, a cool attachable carrying security string, 2 AA Batteries, an additional lens cover and instruction manuals to get you started and using your device right out of the box.
How to use the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera?
The design is simplistic and it reminiscent of an old Polaroid styled camera in its design but don’t be fooled as this thing is modern in ever way which is a good thing. On the front you can find the power button which will cause the lens to protrude out and when it’s on and by pressing the same button the lens retracts. There are also led light indicators around the lens that indicate various modes that can be changed by rotating the area around the lens and you will need to adjust the camera to which ever of the lights that light up indicating your immediate surrounding such as if its sunny or cloudy out and so on for the best possible picture quality.
The snap button is also on the front and once a picture is taken a Polaroid picture exits at the top, you can also know that a picture is taken with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera as the flash at the front will light up which is convenient for those who are posing for a shot. At the back there is a nice view finder which allows you to frame your subjects for the perfect shot each time you take a picture.
You can always know how many pictures you have left at the back with the picture count indicator stating how many shots are left.Be sure to attach the string that’s included in the pack also to secure the camera and prevent it from accidentally dropping while you are about and using the camera.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film
In order to continue to take instant pictures that are printed right away by the camera you will need film in the form of the Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film and once you have enough of these you can continue to take pictures indefinitely so be sure to pick up a pack or two so you can start taking pictures right away.
installation is very easy as the films unit is self-contained and much easier to use than traditional film cameras that were a pain to handle. So all you have to do is snap the back of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera off and install the new instant film pack which simply snaps into place which is impossible to pit in wrong as there is a convenient yellow orientation mark both on the film and on the camera. When finished then you can snap the back of the Camera back on and you are good to go.Be reminded that once the film is installed that you should not reopen the film compartment unless the film is finished as this may expose it to light and damage the film.
Picture Quality (Instant Pictures)
The First Picture is always blank and should be expected and is actually the seal that removed from the film and should be kept in mind when using the camera for the first time or after a new film is inserted into the camera.Every picture after this though will be regular pictures, also note that the film has an expiry date and should be used before the date indicated on the box.
When taking shots be sure to adjust your pictures slightly to the left to compensate for the Camera lens that off towards that position compared to the viewfinder that you look through. After taking a picture just like an old school Polaroid picture it will take a little while for the image to develop but when finished you will have a clear and nice picture that about the size of a credit card. As long as you take a picture a normal distance from a subject pictures turn out very clear with good color with plenty of detail, closer shots can however be a bit blurry but if you maintain a decent distance shots are good and this is mainly because there is no auto focus built into this camera.
Conclusion
I really love this great Polaroid camera as the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera allows you and even friends to make instant memories that can be seen right away and unlike digital pictures that are doomed for the bottom of your computers hard drive never to be seen again these are more memorable and prominent as you can place them on a table or frame them somewhere, or even place them in a scrap book which you will remember forever. This thing is great as a gift for a person of any age and can be used in just about any situation for family or friends and can be a great bonding experience or present for a budding photographer. Overall I really love this great item and highly recommend it.
Why should you get this Camera?
- Create instant pictures that will last a long time and are tangible.
- Create great memories within a given moment that anyone can own.
- Easy to operate and use.
- Makes for a great gift for just about anyone.
If you want a break from the megapixels and the luxury of being able to empty rubbish photos into a recycle bin, the Fujifilm Instax mini 8 camera is a lot of fun. It’s extremely easy to use, and you can capture some decent photos if you manage to match the right exposure levels with the right surroundings.