TL;DR
Fujifilm has introduced the Instax Mini Evo Cinema, a hybrid instant camera that records up to 15-second video clips and produces instant prints. It includes decade-themed visual and audio effects and will launch in Japan on January 30, 2026; pricing and wider availability are not yet announced.
What happened
Fujifilm expanded its Instax hybrid line with the Mini Evo Cinema, a camera that blends instant photography, wireless smartphone printing and short-form video capture. The device records video clips up to 15 seconds long — a clip is captured by holding the multifunction shutter — while a single press still takes a photo. The design echoes Fujifilm’s 1965 Fujica Single-8 8mm camera. Physical prints eject from the top of the unit, and the camera can act as a wireless printer for smartphone images. A side-mounted Eras Dial offers ten preset effects, each tied to a different decade from the 1930s to the 2020s; these presets alter image look and add distinct audio characteristics, with some offering mechanical shutter sound effects. Users upload clips through Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo app to share on social platforms or embed a QR code on printed stills that links back to the uploaded video, which Fujifilm says it will store for up to two years without extra fees.
Why it matters
- Combines tangible instant prints with short video capture, bridging physical keepsakes and digital clips.
- Decade-based effects offer a simple interface for nostalgic visual and audio styling without post-processing.
- QR-linked prints provide an accessible way to share short videos from a physical photo.
- Built-in upload and temporary cloud storage remove the need for external hosting when sharing clips.
Key facts
- Captures video clips up to 15 seconds in length.
- Design is inspired by the Fujica Single-8 8mm film camera introduced in 1965.
- Scheduled to launch in Japan on January 30, 2026; pricing and wider availability have not been announced.
- Operates as a hybrid: takes photos, records short video, and functions as a wireless printer for smartphone images.
- Instant prints eject from the top of the camera.
- Multifunction shutter button: single press for photos, hold to record video until release.
- Eras Dial provides ten effects mapped to decades from the 1930s through the 2020s, altering visuals and audio.
- Some effects add sound effects (for example, mechanical film-shutter noises) and modify captured audio characteristics.
- Videos can be uploaded via Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo mobile app to share on social media.
- Uploaded clips are stored on Fujifilm’s servers and accessible for up to two years at no extra cost.
What to watch next
- Pricing and global availability — not confirmed in the source.
- Image and video resolution, battery life and other performance specs — not confirmed in the source.
- Whether Fujifilm will offer storage extensions or change retention policy after the two-year period — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Hybrid instant camera: A camera that combines instant print output with digital imaging features such as internal storage, video capture, or wireless connectivity.
- QR code: A matrix barcode that, when scanned with a compatible device, directs the user to digital content such as a URL or file.
- 8mm film: A small-gauge motion picture film format historically used in home and amateur filmmaking, known for its distinct visual texture.
- Eras Dial: A labeled control mechanism (in this product) that selects preset visual and audio effects associated with different decades.
Reader FAQ
How long can the Mini Evo Cinema record?
It captures video clips up to 15 seconds in length.
When will the camera be available?
It is due to be released in Japan on January 30, 2026; wider availability is not confirmed in the source.
Can printed photos link to the recorded videos?
Yes. Still frames can be printed with a QR code that links to the uploaded clip online after you upload the video through the app.
How long does Fujifilm keep uploaded videos?
Fujifilm will store uploaded videos on its servers and keep them accessible for up to two years without additional fees.
What is the price?
Not confirmed in the source.
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Sources
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