Fujifilm launches hybrid instant instax mini Evo Cinema
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FUJIFILM Corp. announced the launch of the instax mini Evo Cinema, a new model in the hybrid instant camera “Evo series”. It will be available in Japan on Jan. 30, 2026. The “Evo Series” is a hybrid instant camera that allows users to take pictures with viewing the LCD monitor on the back of the camera and select their favorite shots to print.
The mini Evo Cinema adds video capability. It converts captured video data into a QR code and creates an instax print together with a still image cut out from the video. Users can also easily revisit the video anytime via the QR code.
Another new feature is the “Eras Dial”, which lets users experience effects inspired by different eras. 10 “Eras Dial” effects are available, including “1960” inspired by the Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8” camera, introduced in 1965. Each effect has 10 adjustable levels, offering a total of 100 possible expressions. In addition to visual textures, each effect incorporates subtle details such as noise and tape flutter to recreate the feel of the era. Each effect offers 10 adjustable degree levels, enabling a total of 100 unique expressions. Audio is also processed with “Eras Dial” effects, adding distinctive sound characteristics, while certain effects even play nostalgic sounds—such as the whir of film reels—during shooting, creating an immersive experience that feels like stepping back in time.
The dedicated app allows users to edit videos by combining clips and adding cinematic opening and ending templates, making it possible to create them more special. Furthermore, it features a “Direct Print Function” that lets users turn smartphone images into instax prints.
The mini Evo Cinema also functions as a smartphone printer.
Capture videos up to 15 seconds long with simple controls. Recorded videos can be reviewed instantly on the rear monitor, and users can select their favorite scenes to print as instax prints with a QR code for immediate sharing.
The camera body features a classic, premium design in black and gray, adopting a vertical grip style reminiscent of Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”. Details such as the tactile “Eras Dial”, which delivers a satisfying click with every turn, and the “Print Lever,” designed to evoke the feel of winding film by hand, add to the analog charm and expand the joy of shooting and printing.