instax mini 8 Instant Camera-Black

I love these little cameras! I have gifted two of them already to some friends, and they are equally as in love with them! The blue color displayed in the photos is identical to the actual color of the camera. So far, my friends have had no complaints regarding how well the cameras work. Mine is a different color, but since that's just a cosmetic difference, I'll give my personal opinion of my camera. Ease of Use: 4/5 This camera is SO easy to use. While the gist of it is "point and shoot", you may find that your photos are slightly un-centered and off to the left if you solely rely on viewing through the viewfinder. A helpful tip I've mentioned to my girlfriends is that when you think your photo is centered perfectly, adjust your camera ever so slightly to the right, and they will turn out beautifully! Also, make sure to adjust the lighting settings to whatever the camera prompts you to select. If you forget to do this, your photos will almost definitely turn out too dark, or overexposed - and film is NOT cheap! Set Up: 5/5 Super easy to set up. Literally all you do is insert the included batteries. Reading the instructions is very helpful when you're inserting your film for the first time, so make sure you don't throw them away! Price for Quality: 5/5 This camera is worth every penny. It's the cheapest by far on Amazon. While it's also sold at Michael's and Urban Outfitters, they'll charge you upwards of $100/$200, when you can easily buy it online for less. This camera is an investment. Buying film will be the most costly part of owning it, but if you hunt around and compare prices, you can easily find packs of film that save you a few bucks. I adore this camera. Since owning it, I've found that I'm much more selective when taking photos. I won't just take pictures of random things anymore since the film only comes in packs of 10 sheets. I love that the photos print right away, and they're so easy to display and give to people. My camera is always a hit at parties and when we're on vacations. It saves me from having to use up my phone battery while constantly taking pictures, which is definitely a plus! It's very small, and not at all a nuisance to carry around. I purchased a case for it, and have purchased the same cases as an included gift with their cameras. I definitely recommend buying yourself a case and an attachable selfie mirror to go along with this camera!

Purchased this for my 15 year old daughter and she loves it. Apparently instant cameras are a fad right now and this seems to work well. It's simple to use and is a fun novelty item. And it IS a novelty item. Please don't buy this thinking you're getting something that's going to take amazing photos. They quality is just lovely for a Polaroid-style camera, but you won't get the results that you get from your phone or digital camera. This is designed for kids to take cute pictures of their friends, not something you're going to take vacation photos with. My daughter decorates them with stickers, writes on them with her friends and hangs them in her study and bedroom on ribbons with tiny clothespins. The photos are about the size of a credit card or wallet-sized photo, including the white frame around the picture. Big difference between this and the old square Polaroids from our childhood is that you *don't* flap these in the air to develop them.. That will actually hurt the development process. You lay the film on a flat surface and it takes about 10 minutes to finish processing. It's an instant camera, so it's bulky compared to a regular one, but again, you're not going to want to take this to document a family trip. The bulk and the price of the film (roughly $1 per picture) would keep me from giving this to a child younger than 10-12. I would definitely not purchase this for a little one, because they'd go through $20 in film in eleven seconds and you'd have a lot of blurry photos of their feet and the walls! Now for a bunch of 15 year old girls, it's a lot of fun and my daughter and her friends have really enjoyed it.

I love this camera it takes great pictures. To first start off this review I would like to say that this camera is great its so sleek and pretty skinny and light. The camera looks exactly like the picture. I have dropped this camera before but it was perfectly fine and did`nt get any scratches or anything. From experience always remember to adjust the setting to the one that it suggests (it suggests a setting by lighting up by the setting). Try not to get to close to the camera because i dont if this is just me but when i was too close to the camera i came out very very white. I loved that this came with a cute strap too that matches the camera. I recommend buying a big package of the film because it is very expensive and the more you buy the more money you save. Im not sure but for all of the pictures I have taken so far the flash has been on. Just for when you put in the film box be sure to read the instructions carefully or you will do it wrong and it could mess up the camera. I also recommend getting the color lens. With the color lens on the camera , i think that the picture comes out more cool looking and it looks very tumblry. A great feature on this camera that i love is that it shows you a number which mean how many films you have left. The camera holds ten films at a time. This camera is perfect for creating cute memorys with your friends! The only thing that i would complain about this camera is that the fact that the film for it is so expensive. But i do get why because they are so cute and it prints out write there when you take it. Another thing just make sure you are ready for the picture to be taken because i wouldnt want to waste any of the film. I would totally recommend this as a gift for anyone i love mine! If this review helped you in any way please vote helpful! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Tips for Taking Photos with Instax Mini! 1. take good care of the camera i.e it shouldn’t be jostled or dropped because THE LENS circle thing WILL FALL OFF. You can stick it back on but there’s always a little risk involved, the first time the lens fell off I nearly got a heart attack. 2. never, ever take a photo in sucky lighting (ex. Our house which is lighted purely by incandescent lamps) In fact limit indoor photos unless it’s an extremely special/candid moment that can’t be replaced. Don’t lie to yourself and think “it’ll turn out good anyway” Nuh uh 3. Always pay attention to the dial and turn it. I’ve had photos come out as yellowish blanks because someone forgot to turn the dial 4. do not play around with the dial and think you can judge what setting is best for the weather…the camera really is most accurate. 5. Try to wear light colored clothing. Not white because the flash will react badly. Not dark/black clothing because the background of the picture (ESPECIALLY if indoors) darkens naturally and you can “Fade” into the background. 6. Selfies are always best with natural light. If not, and you’re taking a selfie with a friend, remember that the person holding the camera (and therefore closest to it) is more likely to get a little bit whited out (not a lot, but a little) than the other person. 7. The lens can hold a surprising amount of space/number of people in one photo. This means that if for example, you’re taking a photo of a big group of people, you don’t have to back up as much as you think. If you do their faces will have less focus. Don’t be afraid to close up a little bit. (referring here to horizontal photos of course) 8. The camera can take very nice photos both vertically and horizontally. Vertically is better for portraits and closeups and is very flexible. Horizontal, however, can get you a beautiful “slice of life” feel, when you want to focus not only on the people but the background and scenery. 9. The paper/material the photo is printed on is thick, white, and has a little space under the photo itself for you to write something. ALWAYS write with a thin pen Sharpie. Normal pens, ballpens, ink pens whatever bleed and smudge and look plain nasty. So maybe now you’re wondering….wow, this camera has a lot of limitations. Should I seriously get it?? And my answer….YES! Yes you should. The photos just feel so incredibly real. It’s like holding that moment in your hand. It’s so different from digital photos or even printing at Walgreens. You can look at a photo over and over again, and every time notice something good and different. It’s hard to explain, but these photos are so old timey and vivid, every one of these is like a breath of fresh air. And another thing…EVERYONE loves instant cameras….I met my cousins for the first time this winter, and I honestly feel like we really bonded over this. Every time you take a new photo, everybody hovering around like “how’d it turn out??” and you get to watch it develop (extremely interesting.) It only takes a minute for the photo to develop, but a few more for the colors to really pop. So yes….Get it. Make sure to watch a couple YouTube tips/reviews/demo vids and be sparing with the pictures, they ARE pricey!!

I'm a huge fan of this camera and it's a really fun item to have around. I've only used it a couple of times and I think the quality is decent. The photos turned out well for indoor portraits. However, I tried taking a picture of a downtown skyline at night and the photo didn't turn out well at all. The flash was set on the lowest setting but the entire picture still turned out black. This camera is best suited for well lit situations or use of flash on close up objects. I wish it had a no flash option. The AA battery feature is also a bit of a hassle, so it'd be nice to see something that is rechargeable. I bought this used in new condition and when I first put in new batteries and film in it and turned it on, all the lights on the front and eyepiece kept blinking. I was afraid that I had bought a bad camera but luckily it worked fine with the switch to different batteries. The price of the film is also a huge downer. However, crutchfield and other sites sell it for around $14.99. **Edit: I ended up upgrading this camera to the Neo Classic Instax 90 which is more than double the price unfortunately but I'm hoping it'll be a better investment. The Instax Mini 8 is great if you're taking indoor photos of friends and parties but because my use was primarily landscape, the limited functions of this camera were hard to work with. I definitely debated whether or not to switch because this was so much fun to work with but if you're hoping to invest more in the photos then possibly this camera isn't for you or a DSLR is. It's also rather awkward and bulky. I did have a number of great shots in the small amount of time I had this though so it does the job for a low(er) cost!

In a word? Obsessed. Ever since I got this camera in late September, I have brought it to several parties, as well as cons. Whenever I bring it, everyone always wants to take home the images. So I have to be judicious with who gets to take a picture, otherwise I'm spending money on film I never see. I read other reviews about how popular the camera was with friends and family, and I can contest that it really is. People are surprised when they see it, and then curious about the lineage of how instant cameras have progressed to this point of small and compact size. I can't even tell you how many people have asked me where I've gotten it at this point. My entire reason for getting it was to take it to AWA to snap pictures of people in costumes, and have a physical representation of the convention experience. And because I have somewhat of a type-A personality, I did extensive research on multiple models over the course of several days. This is something I learned early on: every single person will call it a Polaroid. Not a single one knows to call it an Instax, even after finding out that’s what it is. Kind of interesting how much the Polaroid brand has withstood the test of time, like how people say Kleenex instead of tissue. Anyways... These Pros/Cons were taken before the purchase of the camera, and were generally what other people said over several platforms (Amazon, FujiFilm website, other blog posts). At the time of purchase, I got this model for 67.98, which was in line with all the other colors. Because it’s a popular color, it looks like they’ve upped the price. In case you aren’t looking to comparisons and you just want to know why I chose this model, I ended up deciding on the 8 for several reasons. While the cameras from 25 and beyond have a button feature for horizontal and vertical, the 8 doesn’t. I am completely fine with tilting the camera either way, and I have never had an issue taking vertical shots. The 8 also has a price point and purpose I think agree with each other. For less than $70, I could get an instant camera to take to parties and conventions, a camera I could also use for when I have a Photobooth set up at my parties (something I do a lot). And the final deciding factor was the color and design. The 8 comes in a variety of colors, including the beautiful pastel blueishgreen I decided on. While some people thought the design looked cheesy and cheap, I really loved it! I liked the lightweight feel and compact size and the cute sort of toy look of it appealed to my nostalgic side. By far, the best camera is the 90. It offers an option to turn the flash on/off, which I could say is the biggest caveat of all of the other cameras in this series. Because the flash is always on the 8, it washes out pictures taken in bright light. I’ve mostly used the 8 inside and at parties, ant it performs very well in that environment. At any rate, here are my findings: FujiFilm Instax 210 Instant Wide (camera priced at $72.89 as of 11/11, $15.99 for 20 exposures) Note: Takes 4 AA batteries. PROS: -Better at outdoor images than smaller Instax cameras, because they show more detail. -Larger photo size, about 2x bigger than the mini. -More like a classic Polaroid from the ‘90s, so it has a really nice nostalgia factor. -Has 3 different camera modes: lighten, darken, and normal. -Tends to look best with a horizontal shot, but you can turn the camera for a vertical shot. CONS: -Bulky, not easy to carry in a pocket or small purse. -Auto flash. -Not conducive to traveling, due to its large size. -Fragile construction. Recommended for: Anyone who wants more of a classic Polaroid feel, with larger images. ____ FujiFilm Instax Mini 8 (camera priced at $67.49 – 72.00 as of 11/11, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Takes 2 4AA batteries. Note: Just because this camera doesn’t offer an option for horizontal and vertical images does not mean you can’t simply tilt the camera, because you definitely can! PROS: -Small photo size, about the size of a business card. -Portable and easy to travel with. -Takes good indoor/outdoor photos. -Camera itself is available in many colors. -Cute design. -Sturdy construction. - Has 4 settings: indoor, cloudy, little sun, sunny. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Easy to over and underexpose film. -Jamming film problem with some people. (though I haven’t had this issue yet) -No zoom function. You get one lens, and that’s all. (A close up lens is sold separately, however.) -Auto flash. -Looks like a toy. Some people said they didn’t like the look and considered it “cheap”. Recommended for: Casual use: weddings, parties, get-togethers. ___ FujiFilm Instax 25 Mini (camera priced at $84.13 as of 11/11, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Comes with 2 CR2 batteries. PROS: -Small photo size. -Self-portrait mirror for those of you who want an “old school selfie”. -Smaller and lighter than the 8 because it doesn’t use the AA batteries that 8 uses. -Portable and easy to travel with. -Cute-sy design. -Comes with a close-up macro lens. -An option for horizontal and vertical images. -Lighten/darken image mode or turn on flash. -Takes good indoor/outdoor photos. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Limited color selection. -Doesn’t take very good nighttime shots. -Auto flash. Recommended for: Casual use: weddings, parties, get-togethers. Those that want to take “selfies”. ____ FujiFilm Instax 50S Mini (camera priced at $90.99 as of 11/11, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Comes with 2 CR2 batteries. PROS: -Small photo size. -Self-timer. -Comes with a close-up macro lens. -Good in low light. -An option for horizontal and vertical images. -Sleek, more of an adult look to it. -3 settings: Auto, Fill-in Flash, and Landscape. Also has a light/dark function. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Auto flash. -Tendency to overexpose, especially when it’s overcast. Recommended for: Casual use, and those that like the option of taking close-up pictures. ____ FujiFilm Instax Mini 90 (camera priced at $137.49 – 140.49, $15 for 20 exposures) Note: Comes with rechargeable battery and wall charger. PROS: -Small photo size. -Sleek, more of a retro look to it. -Sturdy construction. -An option for horizontal and vertical images. -An option to turn the flash on/off. -Can adjust brightness. -Special nighttime option makes it great for lower light. -Self-timer. -Much less bulk and weight than other Instax cameras. -Good for travel and very portable. -Takes great day and nighttime shots. -Digital display tells you how much film you have left. -Macro mode for closer images. -Has 4 settings. CONS: -Small photo size (both a pro and con). -Much more expensive than other Instax models: you definitely pay for the looks and additional features. Recommended for: More serious photographers. ----UPDATED REVIEW, 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE AND USE--- I still love this camera, even a year later. I've taken it with me to NYC, to countless parties, to conventions, and just regular ole days out on the town. Here are a few observations over the year: -It sucks in light. Like really really sucks. It always washes images out, and sometimes that creates a cool effect, but for the most part it just looks bad. I really wish there was a way to turn off the flash, but since there isn't this camera is best inside. -It only sort of eats up batteries. It will start flashing when it's low, but I've been able to take somewhere between 20-30 additional photos after it has started flashing. Just make sure that you only turn it on when you're ready to take a shot, and not spending forever waiting for your friends to get into a decent formation. -It is pretty bulky (but not heavy) for travel purposes. It takes up a lot of precious space in suitcases or backpacks, so be prepared to sacrifice the loss of a few items of clothing for it. -It can take a little bit of a beating. In my suitcase, jostled with shoes, clothes, and books, it has done fine. It's also done well when I put it in a little bag I have with extra batteries that are loose and jiggling around and knocking into it. -It still works swimmingly for me. I've never experienced any issues with jamming or any other issues, really. -And one final tip. It's probably best to buy an extra 10-20 rolls for parties, because people will REALLY REALLY want to take the pictures home.

Niece loved it, nephew got jealous and started to run away crying because his 3Doodler was taking too long to heat up and everyone was using the little camera and it was now the coolest thing ever (of that minute) and he very much wanted it (even though it's pink and pink "is a girly color!" and a colr generally disliked by this little guy). After things were calmed down, everyone used the crap out of it, kid and adult alike, and the pictures came out very cute and nice, very "vintage" looking, they had a dark background. Basically it was a hit. Even when a super cool other present was involved. A while later I bought a black camera for the little guy. She's I think 3? 4? and he's 7 years old. About the product itself, it's very cute itself, but it doesn't look like something I'd be caught dead walking around with unless I was towing around my little 4-year-old niece. It's very big, bubbly, barbie, little-girly; I was actually surprised at how nice the pictures ended up being. I don't know much about cameras, my best photography has been on-the-job pictures of cars with a super good camera, but that's about all the interaction I've had with cameras besides the iphone/samsung. They did have a very dark setting, but you can pawn that off as being "vintage," it's like taking a picture and applying a very high-contrast filter or photoshopping the contrast to be very high (like reaaaaal high-contrast). I will say though, everyone ends up looking pretty good in the pictures as a result. All in all, great product directed towards kids, fun to use for adults too, and the product is high-quality as far as I've seen.

This camera worked as describe. I couldn't wait to use it as soon as it arrived. it has a very sleek and modern look. My photos came out absolutely gorgeous and stunning. On the camera there are different modes with different icons. If shooting indoors I pick the one with the little house and if its a cloudy day outside there is a setting icon for that too. This camera is very reliable so far. I find it very efficient that after I take a picture the photo cames sliding out of the top of the camera. It takes about 60 seconds for the colors to developed. It works best used outdoors. When indoor it can be a little tricky depending on the range you are shooting from. There were a couple of pictures I took in Vegas indoor trying to capture a water fountain in the background with my gf but since I shot it so far away; the background of the picture came out dark. Although you can still tell it is us in the photo. When we took a photo of ourselves outside during daylight, it captured as much details as it needed too. Overall I am a very satisfied customer. I know our smart phones can capture photos too but I like the idea that as soon as a photo is snapped, it is instantly developed. I can not even remember the last time I went out of my way going through my photos on my phone to pick out ones I want to go developed and print. The cons of this camera that I would have to say is the the film can be a bit expensive. But you can not really put a price on the memories you cherish, especially if I have a phone full of photos and one day I lose that phone. I can never retrieve those photos again. Which has happened to me before. The camera comes with a strap, and 2 double A batteries. You won't regret buying this camera.

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I've always wanted a polaroid camera, and this is the perfect one for someone starting out. It's easy to use and- though most of your photos might be over-exposed at first- the photos look great. I still recommend using it inside or in the shade. It's also perfect for travelling or for outings because you can just slip it into your backpack or purse. As the film is fairly expensive, I love using this camera for get-togethers and give the photos out to friends as keepsakes. Love it :)