Fujifilm Photography News and Rumors

instax mini Evo Cinema: B&H Photo / Amazon

Yesterday, we had some surprise announcements from Fujifilm abroad, and I was mildly worried they might only be for asian markets, but B&H Photo just posted an English listing for the FUJIFILM Instax Mini Evo, which you can read below, since translated press releases can have errors which can make them difficult to understand. The other announcement, the Instax mini Link+, has not been listed yet, but I anticipate it will be listed soon, too.

Fujifilm Launches Hybrid Instant Camera | instax mini Evo Cinema
An instax that can capture videos and “hand them over” in instax print!
Enjoy a time-travel experience with “Eras Dial” effects inspired by various eras!

TOKYO, January 7, 2026 — FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the “instax mini Evo Cinema” (mini Evo Cinema), a new model in the instax hybrid instant camera “Evo series”.

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, and enjoy an immersive photography experience with a variety of creative effects.

The mini Evo Cinema can capture both still images and videos. It converts captured video data into a QR code and creates an instax print together with a still image cut out from the video, allowing users to “hand over a video”. By turning videos into instax prints, users can not only preserve memorable moments spent with loved ones in tangible form, but also easily revisit the video anytime via the QR code.

As a new feature, the camera is equipped with the “Eras Dial”, which lets users experience effects inspired by different eras. Ten “Eras Dial” effects are available, including “1960” inspired by 8mm film cameras. Each effect has 10 adjustable levels, offering a total of 100 possible expressions. These effects capture the unique flavor of each era, letting users shoot extraordinary, special videos and still images with a sense of time travel.

The camera features a vertical grip design inspired by Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”, an 8mm camera introduced in 1965. Its meticulously crafted design and analog operation enhance the enjoyment of shooting and printing.

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 is a 3-in-1 camera that not only captures videos and still images but also functions as a smartphone printer.

Fujifilm will continue to expand the world of the instax instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

Main Features of the “instax mini Evo Cinema”
Capture videos and hand them over as instax prints with QR codes
Capture videos up to 15 seconds long with simple controls-press and hold the shutter button to record, release to pause, and shoot multiple cuts with ease. 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. By scanning the QR code with a smartphone, the video can be replayed with an instax frame or downloaded for easy posting on social media and sharing with friends.

Features various “Eras Dial” effects inspired by different eras
Featuring 10 “Eras Dial” effects, such as “1960” inspired by 8mm film cameras of the 1960s and “1970”, evoking the texture of color CRT televisions from the 1970s. 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.

Design that enhances the shooting experience with a vertical Grip and analog feel
The camera body features a classic, premium design in black and gray, adopting a vertical grip style reminiscent of Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”, the groundbreaking 8mm home movie system launched in 1965 that made everyday video recording accessible to everyone. 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.

Users can easily shoot while checking the rear monitor or enjoy an immersive experience by attaching the included viewfinder accessory. The grip attachment further improves handling, ensuring stable operation and allowing users to focus on capturing the perfect shot.

Dedicated app for viewing and editing captured videos
The dedicated app allows users to view videos captured with mini Evo Cinema on their smartphones and combine multiple clips to create truly special content. In addition to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity is supported for faster transfers and the ability to preview and select videos or still images before sending.

• In the gallery, users can browse and edit transferred videos and still images. Multiple clips can be combined into a single video of up to 30 seconds, with cinematic opening and ending templates available for added impact.
• A “Poster Template” feature lets users design instax prints with a movie-poster look by adding titles and text for a personalized touch.
• The “Direct Print” function enables printing of photos and favorite images stored on a smartphone directly with mini Evo Cinema. By linking with the dedicated app, mini Evo Cinema serves as a 3-in-1 device-capturing videos and still images while also functioning as a smartphone printer.

instax mini Evo Cinema: B&H Photo / Amazon

New hybrid instant camera “instax mini Evo Cinema ^™ ” released
^{Introducing the Instax ™} that lets you take videos and hand them over !
Enjoy the experience of traveling back in time with the “Zidial ^™ ” effect , which is inspired by different eras !

FUJIFILM Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshikazu Goto) will release the instax mini Evo Cinema ^{™ (hereinafter referred to as “mini Evo Cinema”), a new model in the instax ™} “Cheki” hybrid instant camera “Evo Series ,” on January 30, 2026.

The “Evo Series” is a hybrid instant camera that allows you to shoot and print your favorite images while viewing the monitor on the back of the camera, as well as create an immersive experience with a variety of effects. The newly released “mini Evo Cinema” can capture video in addition to still images. This instant camera converts video data into a QR code ^{*1 and then turns it into an Instax Print ™} along with still images extracted from the video, allowing you to “hand over” your video. By converting video into Instax Print ^™ , you can not only preserve various moments spent with loved ones, but also easily review the video at any time via the QR code. Another new feature is “Zidial ^™,” which allows you to experience effects inspired by various eras . Choose from 10 Zidial ^™ effects , including “1960,” inspired by 8mm film cameras . Each effect can be adjusted in 10 levels, allowing for a total of 100 different effects. These effects, which capture the unique flavor of each era, allow you to capture extraordinary and special videos and still images, as if you’ve traveled back in time. The camera’s vertical grip style is reminiscent of the Fujica Single-8, an 8mm camera released by Fujifilm in 1965. Its meticulous design and analog operation enhance the enjoyment of shooting and printing. The dedicated app ^*2 allows you to combine and edit recorded videos, and add cinematic opening and closing templates to create even more special videos. Furthermore, the camera’s Direct Print function allows you to print photos from your smartphone . The mini Evo Cinema is a three-in-one ^camera that can not only shoot videos and still images, but also function as a smartphone printer. Read More »