Fujifilm announces a retro styled video / Instax camera

Fujifilm has unveiled a 'Super-8' styled Instax camera that blends instant prints with short video clips, adding a playful twist to its traditionally stills-only lineup of compact cameras.

Announced in Tokyo last week, the Instax mini Evo Cinema is the latest model in Fujifilm’s Evo Series of hybrid instant cameras.

It captures both stills and video via a 5MP sensor and f/2.0 28mm lens (FF equiv.)  By default, you can create up to 15 second clips, then you turn a moment from the clip into an Instax print that includes a QR code – linking back to the full clip.

The camera also leans into nostalgia with a new Eras Dial, which applies effects inspired by different periods of film and video history.

There are 10 era styles to choose from, ranging from a 1960s 8mm film look to a 1970s TV-style effect, each adjustable in strength.

Some even add subtle sound effects while shooting, making the experience feel more like using an old movie camera than a modern gadget.

That retro theme continues in the design. The mini Evo Cinema features a vertical grip inspired by Fujifilm’s classic Single-8 movie cameras from the 1960s, along with physical dials and a print lever that give it an intentionally hands-on feel.

A companion smartphone app lets users edit clips, stitch short videos together, and print images straight from their phone, so the camera can also be used as a portable Instax printer.

We'll update this story once we have local Australian pricing and availability confirmed.

You can find out more on the Fujifilm website.