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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
I tested Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 and it's one of the best budget-priced cameras
I have long since enjoyed bringing a Fujifilm Instax camera to family gatherings, days out and special occasions as everyone enjoys the fun of seeing the snaps develop instantly. The prints make a nice souvenir, whatever the occasion. Photos you actually print remain a novelty. In recent years Fujifilm's Instax range has grown to the point that there are options for most budgets with an array of design aesthetics and three print sizes (wide, square and mini) available along with hybrid models that I love which blend the best analogue and digital features. READ MORE: I tested OnePlus Pad 3 for two months to see if an Android tablet could finally replace my laptop READ MORE: DJI Mic Mini review: is this the best compact wireless microphone set-up for most people? There are also a range of portable Instax printers that will print any photo stored on your phone, including those transferred from a mirrorless camera. The printers such as Mini Link 3 are more predictable and sensible (as you only print the images you chose) but arguably a little less fun. The stylish looking Instax Mini 41 camera (Image: Instax) Instax Mini 41 arrived earlier this year and updated the retro chic styling of its predecessor Mini 40 and it is comfortable to hold and use due to a new grip texture. The curvier, two-tone unit is a fully analogue camera without a sensor, screen or storage. It offers a simple but effective one-button approach to shooting that is heaps of fun as you can never predict how your prints will turn out. Operation is simple. Mini 41 employs a twisting barrel and one twist will power the shooter up and extend the lens for general use, while a second twist extends it further for close-ups or selfies. You can frame your shots from behind the lens using the optical viewfinder or in front of it with a selfie mirror. Mini 41 uses a fixed aperture and automatic shutter speeds between 1/250 and half a second. Prints are pleasing if shots are taken in well-lit scenes but like all instant cameras, Mini 41 sometimes struggles in more challenging conditions. The camera uses a pair of AA batteries for power and comes with a wrist strap. You could also add a crossbody strap if you prefer. The batteries are rated to last for 100 prints. Instax Mini 41 verdict Overall, Mini 41 is the fun Instax experience you know and love but in one of the firm's most stylish camera bodies. Pricing and availability Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 costs €109 at Conns Cameras. You can also buy Mini 41 and a range of Fujifilm Instax products at Amazon. The store also sells instant cameras from other brands such as Kodak and Polaroid . Previous Fujifilm Instax cameras Irish Mirror reviewed include Instax Wide Evo and Instax Mini 99 . The Instax Mini film cartridges cost about €11 per pack of ten glossy prints and are available in a vast range of colour and black and white options. You can save money by buying packs of 20 or 50 prints. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
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Business Standard
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Fujifilm launches 'Instax Mini 41' analogue instant camera at Rs 13,999
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 boasts automatic light adjustment technology and close-up mode. Priced at Rs 13,999, it is available for purchase at Rs 10,499 New Delhi Fujifilm has expanded its analogue instant camera lineup in India with the launch of the Instax Mini 41. As per the company, this analogue instant camera retains its predecessor's, Mini 40, classic design but delivers a sleeker and more stylish look. It is claimed to offer correct exposure for any scene due to the presence of enhanced 'automatic light adjustment' technology. Fujifilm Instax Mini 41: Price and availability Price: Rs 13,999 Though the Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 has been priced at Rs 13,999, it is available for purchase across Instax's website and select ecommerce platforms, including Amazon, at Rs 10,499. Fujifilm Instax Mini 41: Details As per Fujifilm, the Instax Mini 41 combines a classic, vintage look with a modern twist. With deep black and dark silver tones highlighted by a touch of orange, it has been claimed to look more like a fashion accessory than a typical camera. The lower part sports a textured grip. Thanks to its automatic light adjustment technology, the Instax Mini 41 does the hard work of photography. When a user presses the shutter button, the camera checks the lighting around them and sets the best brightness and flash levels on its own. Whether they're outdoors on a sunny day, indoors with low light, or snapping a selfie, the camera has been promised to adjust to deliver clear, well-lit photos every time. Taking close-up shots or selfies has been made simpler as users can just twist the lens once to switch to close-up Mode. The camera automatically adjusts the viewfinder so what users see matches exactly what will be printed. There's even a small mirror next to the lens so users can see themselves while taking selfies and make sure everything's in frame.
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- The Citizen
Fujifilm launches X Half camera to make photography fun again
The X Half's simplicity is very much the point. With the proliferation of mobile cameras, which have taken massive leaps in photographic technology, Fujifilm South Africa is reinventing what it calls the 'charm of film photography' in a digital format with the Fujifilm X half (X-HF1). The X half compact camera introduced physical features such as a frame advance lever and optical viewfinder, plus digital ones, including Film Camera Mode. Notable feature Perhaps the most notable is the camera's eschewing of horizontal aspect ratios, rather opting for 3:4 vertical framing. Both images and videos are captured vertically, and this is reflected in the vertical orientation of the optical viewfinder and LCD display at the back. The X half compact camera evolved from the concept of classic half-frame cameras, which were capable of shooting at half the size of 35mm film, allowing for two images per frame. ALSO READ: Fujifilm unveils Instax Mini 41 instant camera with retro feel Whose it for? The FujiFilm X Half has no electric or hybrid viewfinder, no stabilisation and it can't even take RAW photos. So, who is it for? The camera is for film photographers who want the convenience of digital cameras, as you can store images on an SD card. It's essentially a modern film camera, and feels like it has been inspired by the Pentax 17. The X half's purpose is to offer a pared-back, no-frills analogue and digital experience and make photography fun again. Memories It's small, light and is designed to give you no excuses, you should be able to bring it with you everywhere, but so is the mobile phone that you carry in your pocket. However, this is a camera for taking scrappy, quick photos, capturing memories and making photography fun. Designed with travelling in mind, the X half features a compact 240g body that evokes the charm of a classic rangefinder camera. Availability and pricing The Fujifilm X half compact camera digitally recreates and evolves the analogue photographic shooting experience unique to half-frame film cameras. The X half will be arriving in South Africa during June 2025 for a recommended retail price of R14 999. NOW READ: Huawei unveils new Watch Fit 4 series and Watch 5 in Berlin
WIRED
26-04-2025
- WIRED
Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Review: A Stylish, Capable Budget Instant Camera
Fujifilm's Instax cameras have taken over what Polaroid started so many decades ago. There are still Polaroid cameras, but Instax is the far more popular choice. Fujifilm's cameras are simple and fun. No matter which Instax camera you buy, it's fun. You point, you shoot, you see the results. The latest in Fujifilm's Instax line is the new Instax Mini 41, a budget option like the very popular Mini 12, but with a more retro, camera-like design. It lacks the manual controls that photographers might want, but it's simple and fun in a way that more capable cameras often aren't. Photograph: Scott Gilbertson A Firm Grip The Mini 41 is a very plastic camera, though it doesn't look like it. The design makes it look a little like Fujifilm's insanely popular X100VI. Once you pick up the Mini 41, however, the plastic really comes out. It feels like an Instax Mini 12 in a different suit of clothes. This is both good and bad. It's good in that the simplicity and automation remain, but it's not so good in that the plasticky vibes are strong. This is definitely not the Mini 99. The Mini 12 comes in at $80, the Mini 99 is $200, and the Mini 41 arrives at $129. Why spend more than $80 for nearly the same features? Essentially, you get a camera that looks more like a 'camera.' It still has the same fully automatic features of the Mini 12, (including some not-so-good features, like the automated flash that occasionally washes out photos in bright daylight), but it doesn't have the bubbly cartoonish design of the Mini 12.
WIRED
26-04-2025
- WIRED
Fujifilm's Instax Mini 41 Is a Stylish and Capable Instant Camera
Fujifilm's Instax cameras have taken over what Polaroid started so many decades ago. There are still Polaroid cameras, but Instax is the far more popular choice. Fujifilm's cameras are simple and fun. No matter which Instax camera you buy, it's fun. You point, you shoot, you see the results. The latest in Fujifilm's Instax line is the new Instax Mini 41, a budget option like the very popular Mini 12, but with a more retro, camera-like design. It lacks the manual controls that photographers might want, but it's simple and fun in a way that more capable cameras often aren't. Photograph: Scott Gilbertson A Firm Grip The Mini 41 is a very plastic camera, though it doesn't look like it. The design makes it look a little like Fujifilm's insanely popular X100VI. Once you pick up the Mini 41, however, the plastic really comes out. It feels like an Instax Mini 12 in a different suit of clothes. This is both good and bad. It's good in that the simplicity and automation remain, but it's not so good in that the plasticky vibes are strong. This is definitely not the Mini 99. The Mini 12 comes in at $80, the Mini 99 is $200, and the Mini 41 arrives at $129. Why spend more than $80 for nearly the same features? Essentially, you get a camera that looks more like a 'camera.' It still has the same fully automatic features of the Mini 12, (including some not-so-good features, like the automated flash that occasionally washes out photos in bright daylight), but it doesn't have the bubbly cartoonish design of the Mini 12. Photograph: Fujifilm
