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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
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fujifilm Instax Mini 41
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 mixes retro style with an approachable one-button take on instant photography. This slim, purely analog snapshot machine captures images on wallet-sized Instax Mini film, and looks good enough to take out to a party or a night on the town. Picture quality isn't any different from the most basic camera in the line, the cutesy Instax Mini 12 ($79.95), which is our Editors' Choice for its value and ease of use. But we can understand why older teens and adults would prefer the more stylish Mini 41. In an uncommon move, Fujifilm has not set final pricing for the Mini 41 at announcement time; a representative cites "evolving market conditions" as the cause. We expect the company to sort it out quickly, as the camera is supposed to begin shipping to customers later this month. We'll update this story with a rating and our definitive buying advice once we know how much it costs. The Instax Mini 41 has an all-plastic construction, styled to look like a vintage film camera. Its steel-gray-and-black finish, old-school knurling around the lens, and stylized typefaces make for an aesthetically pleasing look, which matters to some people. It's not too much to carry either: The body measures 4.8 by 4.0 by 2.4 inches (HWD) and weighs 15.1 ounces with batteries and film. The camera is decently rounded, though not as curvy as the Mini 12. It's pretty comfortable to hold, too, with a rough, diamond-knurled finish on much of the body that keeps it from slipping out of your hand. An included wrist strap attaches to either of two lugs, located on the left and right sides. Because there are two connection points, you have the option to add a crossbody strap if you prefer. Just be aware the connection points are too narrow to work with Peak Design's popular anchor and strap carry system. The Mini 41 works with Instax Mini film, which comes in either color or black-and-white and is often available in limited-run packs with playful border designs. The instant film has a wallet-sized image area (1.8 by 2.4 inches). It's the smallest of Fuji's three instant film formats, so consider an Instax Square SQ1 ($119.95) if you prefer a bigger 2.4-by-2.4-inch frame or the Instax Wide 400 ($149.95) for 3.6-by-1.8-inch prints. Mini film sells for around $7.50 per pack of 10 shots in color and $8 for monochrome. Fuji makes both instant cameras in analog and digital styles, and the Mini 41 falls into the former camp. Its optical plastic 60mm f/12.7 lens projects light directly onto photochemical film, which starts to develop as it ejects from the camera. The lens has a moderately wide angle of view (about the same as a 35mm full-frame prime) and two manual focus zones, one for close-up with an 11.8-inch (0.3m) focal distance and a second for subjects further away from the camera. The Mini 41's purely analog approach to capture means that you're spending some money, around $0.75, each time you press the shutter. If you're not willing to commit fully to film, consider the Instax Mini Evo ($199.95), a digital compact with a built-in printer that spits out pictures on Mini film. With the Evo, you can print only the photos you want, as opposed to using film for every exposure with the Mini 41. The Evo uses the same type of film for prints but is fundamentally a different experience in use and doesn't have the same purely analog character as the Mini 41. Ultimately, choosing between analog and digital instant photography is a matter of personal preference. The camera is powered by a pair of AA batteries (included) that load in the side. A sliding plastic door covers the compartment, and film loads in the rear. The Mini 41 includes a reminder window on the rear that shows how many images are left in the film cartridge. Each Mini cartridge holds ten pictures. Like the Mini 12, the Mini 41 does not include a tripod attachment thread. The Mini 41's wide, flat bottom allows it to sit upright on a table or another flat surface, but if you want an instant camera that you can use with a tripod, you'll want to upgrade to Fuji's premium Mini 99 or an interchangeable lens camera like the Nons SL645 ($539). We've not yet reviewed the SL645, which also uses Mini film, but previously tested the Instax Square edition, the Nons SL660 ($599). The Instax Mini 41 is very basic as far as controls go. The camera has just one button to take photos, plus a three-stage ring (Off, On, Close-Up) around the lens to control power and set focus. This lines up exactly with the Mini 12 but falls behind Fuji's premium analog Instax, the Mini 99 ($199.95), which adds EV compensation, manual flash control, and a mid-distance focal zone (0.3-0.6m), all absent from the Mini 41. The camera offers two ways to frame pictures—either from behind the lens using the optical viewfinder or in front of it with a selfie mirror. The mirror is a good feature; just set the lens to its 0.3m zone, point the camera at your face, and use the mirror to fine-tune your framing to get the perfect selfie. The optical viewfinder serves as your window to the world. It's decently large and shows a clear, bright view of a scene. It has the same advantages and drawbacks as every fixed optical finder—it's always bright and in focus, but framing isn't precise since you don't get a through-the-lens view. That said, the finder has an internal diopter that engages during close focus to counteract the optical parallax effect, as well as a circle marker at its center point. It may not be as precise as a through-the-lens viewfinder, but it's accurate enough for an instant snapshot camera. The one-button approach makes the Mini 41 an easy camera to pick up and use—apart from the focus zone, there are no settings to ponder. It can leave advanced-level photographers wanting more, however. The Instax Mini 99 is a better point-and-shoot instant camera for shutterbugs because it allows you to control when the flash fires and set the meter to make a brighter or darker exposure. The Mini 99 also includes some neat features, including internal lights for creative filter effects and support for double exposures, that aren't included in the basic Mini 12 or 41. The Mini 41's picture quality is on par with others in Fujifilm's Mini series as it uses the same 60mm f/12.7 optical formula and film. Instax film has a glossy finish and shows strong color fidelity, but like most positive films has a very narrow exposure latitude and dynamic range. In layman's terms, this means that bright areas of scenes can blow out as all-white, as you can see in the following image: Because of this, it's important for the Mini 41 to properly meter a scene to calculate exposure and decide whether or not to fire its flash. The camera does a decent job for scenes that are evenly lit but suffers in tough situations. The overexposed image above happened because the statue in the foreground was shadowed, but the sky behind was so bright that it overexposed the film—this happens easily with Instax Mini film because of its relatively high ISO 800 sensitivity. Conversely, the image below is underexposed. I took this photo in a conservatory with ample ambient light, but the wall of flowers I chose as the subject was in shadow. The Mini 41's flash always fires, so in this situation, the camera should have chosen a longer shutter speed to avoid the silhouette look. The Mini 99 offers more granular control over exposure for tough scenes like this one, and its Lighten and Darken exposure adjustment dial comes in handy for backlit scenes. When it comes to picture quality for instant prints, film size and exposure accuracy are the biggest concerns, though lens quality matters, too. Fans of the Mini format have a few options if you prefer the pop that comes from a glass lens, including the aforementioned Nons SL645 (which works with SLR lenses) and the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass ($189). The other way to get a more impactful image is to choose a camera with a larger film format. Instax Square options range from the basic Fuji SQ1 to the quirky folding Lomo'Instant Square ($129). Instax Wide is even larger and works with cameras like the Fuji Instax Wide 400 and the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass ($279). Polaroid film is also an option; the brand has the entry-level Now Generation 3 ($119.99) and the premium I-2 ($599.99), but be aware that its large square film is more expensive and, in my experience, requires more care and patience to use.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Stylish Update in Instant Photography: Fujifilm Introduces instax mini 41™ Instant Camera
VALHALLA, N.Y., April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging Division, today announced the introduction of its new instax mini 41™ Instant Camera ("mini 41"). Updated with a stylish new look and improved functionality over its predecessor, instax mini 40™, including advancements in parallax correction and automatic flash control. "Mini 41 is made for image makers who care about both form and function," said Bing Liem, division president, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. "Mini 41 takes everything our consumers loved about mini 40 and levels up with enhanced performance and a modern design update – it's easy to carry, easy to use, and matches the stylish aesthetic so many of our users bring to their photography." Key mini 41 features include: Automatic Exposure functionalityThe Automatic Exposure function automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, optimizing the shutter speed and flash output according to the scene. It allows users to produce high-quality photo prints on-the-spot in a variety of interior or exterior environments. Close-up Mode with Parallax CorrectionMini 41's close-up mode features Parallax Correction, which helps center close-up images (including selfies) by adjusting the position of the 'focus' mark to the lower left of the frame. Updated, easily portable designBuilding off the classic design elements of its predecessor, the textured, tactile body of mini 41 provides secure, ergonomic grip, and the subtle metallic-like finish and orange color accents add unique design elements to the camera body. Availability:Mini 41 joins a fun and versatile lineup of instax™ instant cameras and Smartphone printers. Fujifilm's instax mini 41™ instant camera will be available for purchase by the end of April 2025. For more information about instax mini 41™ instant camera, visit About Fujifilm FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of six operating divisions. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including silver halide consumables; inkjet consumables; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products fulfillment; film; one-time-use cameras; and the popular INSTAX® line of instant cameras, smartphone printers, instant film, and accessories. The Electronic Imaging Division markets its GFX System and X Series lines of mirrorless digital cameras, lenses, and accessories to provide a variety of content creation solutions for both still and moving imagery. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography, and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars and other optical imaging solutions. The Graphic Communication Division utilizes its extensive industry knowledge to develop fully supported traditional and digital print solutions for industries including commercial print, wide format, and packaging with its comprehensive line of digital inkjet presses, production toner printers, and software. The Industrial Products Division delivers new products derived from Fujifilm technologies including data storage tape products, including OEM and FUJIFILM Ultrium LTO cartridges, desalination solutions, microfilters and gas separation membranes. The Non-Destructive Testing Division delivers radiography solutions to ensure high accuracy inspection of transportation infrastructure, and assets within aerospace, and oil and gas industries. For more information, please visit go to to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to to Like Fujifilm on Facebook. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver innovative products and services across the globe through the four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging with over 70,000 employees. Guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles," we address social challenges and create a positive impact on society through our products, services, and business operations. Under its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in FY2030, we aspire to continue our evolution into a company that creates value and smiles for various stakeholders as a collection of global leading businesses and achieve a global revenue of 4 trillion yen (29 billion USD at an exchange rate of 140 JPY/USD). 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