Fujifilm Corporation announced the release of the “instax mini Evo Cinema.” This is a new model in the “Evo Series” of instax hybrid instant cameras. Release date is schedule for January 30, 2026. A camera case for the instax mini Evo Cinema will also be released on the same day.
The Evo series is a hybrid instant camera that allows you to take photos while viewing the monitor on the back of the camera, select and print your favorite images, and create immersive photos with a variety of effects.
What is the instax mini Evo Cinema?
The newly released “mini Evo Cinema” can shoot videos in addition to still images. The video data is converted into a QR code *Note 1 , and a still image extracted from the video is printed as an Instax print, making it an instant camera that “lets you hand over the video.” By turning videos into Instax prints, not only can you keep a tangible record of the various scenes you spent with your loved ones, but you can also easily watch the video anytime by clicking the QR code.
Another new feature is “Zidial,” which lets you experience effects inspired by various eras. You can choose from 10 different Zidial effects, including “1960,” which is inspired by 8mm film cameras. Each effect can be adjusted in 10 steps, allowing for a total of 100 different effects. With effects that evoke the unique flavor of each era, you can shoot extraordinary and special videos and still images, as if you’ve traveled back in time.
The camera body is held vertically, reminiscent of the Fujica Single-8, an 8mm camera that the company released in 1965. The company says that its meticulous design and analogue operation will enhance the enjoyment of shooting and printing.
The dedicated app *Note 2 allows you to combine and edit the videos you’ve taken, and add movie-like opening and closing templates to make your videos even more special. It also comes with a “direct print function” that allows you to print images from your smartphone.
The mini Evo Cinema is a three-in-one camera that can not only shoot videos and still images, but can also be used as a smartphone printer.
The company says it will continue to expand the world of its instax instant photo system, which allows users to “enjoy printing photos immediately after taking them.”
Notes
*Note 1 QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc. After printing the Instax print with the QR code, the video data must be uploaded to the server via the “instax mini Evo” app. The video data is stored for two years after it is uploaded to the server along with the captured images via the dedicated smartphone app.
*Note 2 A free app for Android devices and iPhones. Available for download from Google Play for Android devices and the App Store for iPhones. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Main features of mini Evo Cinema
(1) Shoot video that can be viewed via QR Code
This camera shoots videos up to 15 seconds long. Simply press and hold the shutter button to record, then release it to pause, allowing you to shoot in multiple cuts. The video you’ve shot can be instantly viewed on the monitor on the back of the camera, and you can select the scene you want to print and have it turned into an Instax print with a QR code handed to you on the spot.
The video is played via smartphone. With your smartphone, the video plays with the instax frame and can be downloaded. Downloaded videos can be easily posted to social media or shared with friends.
(2) The Eras Dial on the instax mini Evo Cinema
It comes equipped with 10 “Zidial” effects, including “1960,” inspired by 8mm film cameras from the 1960s, and “1970,” inspired by the texture of color CRT televisions from the 1970s. In addition to the texture of the image, it incorporates detailed effects that evoke the era, such as noise and tape vibration. The intensity of each effect can be adjusted in 10 steps, allowing for a total of 100 different effects. The “Zidial” effect is also applied to the recorded audio, creating videos with a unique and tasteful sound quality. Some effects also include sound effects, such as the sound of film rolling inside the camera, that are played during filming, making it feel like you’ve traveled back in time.
(3) Vertical Hold Style Design
The camera body has a classic, high-quality design based on black and gray, and adopts a vertical holding style reminiscent of the Fujica Single-8 8mm camera, which was released by the company in 1965 and gained popularity as a groundbreaking home movie system that allowed anyone to easily record everyday life on video. The camera is said to expand the enjoyment of photography and printing with its attention to detail and analog operation feel, such as the “Dial” that has an appealing click feeling transmitted to your fingertips, and the “Print Lever” that can be operated with the same sensation as winding film by hand.
In addition to being able to easily shoot while looking at the monitor on the back of the camera, the included viewfinder attachment allows for immersive shooting by looking through the viewfinder.The grip attachment also makes the camera easier to hold, allowing for stable operation and allowing you to concentrate on shooting.
(4) A dedicated app for viewing and editing recorded videos
The dedicated app allows you to view videos shot with the mini Evo Cinema on your smartphone and combine videos to create even more special videos. Connecting to the app is possible via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. You can speed up transfer speeds and browse and select videos and still images from the camera before transferring them.
In the gallery, you can view and edit the videos and still images you’ve transferred. You can select and combine your favorite cuts from multiple videos transferred to the app to create videos up to 30 seconds long. You can also add movie-like opening and closing templates to make your videos even more special.
“Poster templates” inspired by movie posters are available. You can add titles and text to create original Instax prints. The “Direct Print” function allows you to print photos stored on your smartphone or your favorite images with the mini Evo Cinema Instax.
In addition, by connecting with a dedicated app, the mini Evo Cinema can be used as a three-in-one camera that can not only shoot videos and still images, but also function as a smartphone printer.
instax mini Evo Cinema Is A New Era
The mini Evo Cinema is a hybrid instant camera that not only lets you shoot videos and turn them into Instax prints, but also uses 10 different “Zidial” effects inspired by different eras to create photos that feel like you’ve traveled back in time. The message “Cinematically transcend the ages” embodies the desire for people to enjoy making Instax prints of extraordinary and special scenes that evoke the flavor of various eras. The global message will be “one camera, decades of possibilities.”
