Fujifilm Unveils Instax Mini Evo 2 With Wide-Angle Mode and Video Recording

Fujifilm has expanded its hybrid instant camera lineup with the Instax Mini Evo 2, introducing a larger sensor, a touchscreen display, and limited video recording capabilities. The new model retains the original’s combination of digital photography and instant printing, allowing users to select which images they want to print on Instax Mini film.

Printed images measure 62 × 46mm, and users can review their digital shots before committing to a physical print. This hybrid approach offers more flexibility than traditional instant cameras, which print each shot immediately.

Larger Sensor and New Wide-Angle Mode

One of the biggest changes to the Instax Mini Evo 2 is its 1/2.77-inch sensor, which is considerably larger than the 1/5-inch sensor in the original model. The sensor has approximately 16.3 million effective pixels, although standard images are saved at 6.1 megapixels.

The camera also introduces a wide-angle mode that expands the standard 33mm-equivalent field of view to 23mm. Users can activate it through the Lens Effects menu, providing a wider perspective for landscapes, group photos, and indoor scenes.

Wide-angle images can be saved at 12.8 megapixels when using a memory card. Images saved to the camera’s internal storage remain limited to 6.1 megapixels.

Autofocus also receives an upgrade with the addition of face detection. The camera’s stated focusing range extends from 0.01m to infinity, providing flexibility for both close-up subjects and more distant scenes.

Larger Touchscreen and Familiar Physical Controls

The Instax Mini Evo 2 features a 4.5-inch LCD touchscreen that occupies much of the camera’s rear panel. Fujifilm has removed the physical buttons found on the previous model to make room for the larger display and touch-based controls.

Several signature design elements remain, however. A filter-effect dial on the top plate adjusts the camera’s color effects, while a ring around the lens controls lens effects. The camera also retains the film-advance-style print lever, which serves as a physical control for printing images.

Updated Film and Lens Effects

Fujifilm has revised the camera’s creative effects, replacing the original’s Fisheye and Mirror lens effects with Wide Angle and After Image options.

Other controls include automatic, forced-on, and disabled flash settings, as well as exposure compensation, white balance adjustment, and a macro mode.

The camera also introduces an Expanded View feature that displays more of the scene beyond the edges of the final image. A framing guide indicates which portion of the composition will appear in the printed photograph, helping users position their subjects before printing.

Limited Video Recording

Beyond still photography, the Instax Mini Evo 2 can record short video clips. However, the feature is limited to five-second recordings at 560 × 992 pixels and 24 frames per second.

Video clips must be saved to a memory card, so users will need additional storage to take advantage of the feature. The video mode is best viewed as a supplementary creative option rather than a replacement for a dedicated video camera.

Pricing and Availability

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 2 is priced at $290 and is available for preorder through B&H Photo. The hybrid instant camera is expected to become available at the end of November.