instax mini 90 NEO CLASSIC, Black

This is actually a rather good camera, and much more than a toy. The best thing is that you easily and quickly get to share and see physical photographs, a bit retro and to hold something tangible is missing in the digital age! A definate wow factor. The image quality is what you`d expect from a lower price compact and actually pretty good. Exposure indoors is good, the party mode is essentially a slightly longer exposure than standard flash sync and brings out background detail. Double exposure is simplicity itself. Film comes in a plastic slab and is very easy to load, think old school 110 or 126 film cartridges as a comparison in film loading. Film cost in my view is reasonable - compare the real cost of ink jet or dye sub paper and consumables. You see the start of the image in around 30 secs and fully developed a couple of minutes later. Ergonomics are OK, there are 2 shutter buttons for landscape and portrait formats, tripod screw is on the portrait rather than landscape aspect, which is a bit different. Looking through the viewfinder I'd guess that focal length is about 35-40mm in APS-C, or roughly 28mm in 35mm film. Update 09 Dec 2013: When I purchased this camera from Jaz-UK via Amazon it came with 2 packs of film and a UK plug and arrived very quickly. After running a few packs of film through it I'm still pleased with the camera.

When I got this camera delivered, I was very surprised by the 20 shots of free film that was included because I didn't expect it, and what a pleasant surprise that was! Also, reading some of the reviews, I learnt that the camera supposedly did not come with a UK charger, so I was prepared to use an adapter. When I opened the box, there was a UK charger and of course I was delighted. Being 16, I like to capture memorable moments and I thought this camera would be excellent to use for exactly that purpose. I was proved right and I could not have been any happier. The camera's photo quality is truly amazing and much better than I expected. I would definitely recommend to any year group. If you're interested in a compact, easy to use, instant camera, as well as being very ascetically pleasing in looks, with a cool, funky, retro style, then this would be the perfect product for you!

Really love this camera. I have been wanting to buy an instant camera for ages, and after doing a lot of research I found that this was the best one for me, it has so many features such as the double exposure and the ability to do light trails. I love the way this camera looks similar to many film cameras and not like a toy, which some of the other instax cameras do. I haven't actually tried out this camera yet as mine did not come with free film... though I can no longer find where this is stated in the description, and am wondering if it has been changed. It would have been great to have recieved some free film as being 15, I bought this with my christmas money and savings, and now have had to order more film! After reading previous comments I bought my camera through Jaz-uk and I got a UK charger. It arrived a day after I bought it which was excellent. The camera came packaged well, with a strap, battery pack, charger, strap attachment and detailed instructions. Overall really happy with the camera, I really love it and I can't wait to use it, however I am disappointed that I didn't get any free film.

Like most Fuji camera kit, this instax camera is a blast! Its unusual, fun to use and the prints are actually quite good as long as expectations are realistic and you choose setting options fairly carefully. The camera is easy to use with just enough in the way of features and adjustments to keep a serious shooter happy too. Although made of plastic the camera has the Fuji family trademark look and build quality is perfectly adequate. The retro/modern look is appealing and eye-catching and sits alongside the X-series cameras nicely. It is also compact enough to slip in a bag and take along with barely a thought, which is what you want with this type of camera. I tend to find that prints come out best when the "darker" setting for the basic exposure compensation is used, otherwise they can be a bit overexposed with washed out colours, but after a few shots a shooter will decide what works for them. They are quite detailed and have decent, but not always accurate colour, with that very analogue look of slight ageing or fading. This variation and slight uncertainty of the final print also adds to the appeal of the shooting experience. Prints are small but as long as you check out the specifications and appearance of prints before you buy, you should see if they are "good enough" for you. The prints seem to hold up well and take plenty of handling. I am sure one would survive very happily tucked in a wallet or pinned to a wall board. I like to keep them in a little sleeve album so they are easy for anyone to look at. The flash works well for fill and the camera is easy to use in both landscape and portrait orientations due to the dual shutter buttons, fixed focal length lens and fixed aperture. The viewfinder is rather tiny and you need to align your eye exactly to see properly through it, but for the type of photography this camera is for, it does its job fine. There is something appealing and tangible about getting a real print straight away and my little boy is fascinated by the camera and even more fascinated by watching the image appear from nothing over a minute or two. The whole thing about this camera is fun, pure and simple. Fuji seem to have cracked the fun factor in their digital and instax products very successfully. For serious photographers it is also bit of fun but could have considerable use for travel and street photography where you seek consent to take images of strangers. With this camera in your bag you can take an image on your serious camera then snap one with the instax to give to the subject as an appreciation of their cooperation. Many people do not have any photos of themselves and consider it a valuable gift. You cannot afford to go crazy snapping away as the price of shooting is fairly high, but film shooting has always been that way and in some respects that is also part of its appeal....you become selective and think about what you shoot. I tend to shoot perhaps a couple of images each time I take the camera out and shoot the rest with digital. You can also end up wasting a few shots by being experimental with settings such as dual exposure, or misjudging the camera limits and shots not coming out as planned, but rarely are they truly ruined. If you shop around and wait for prices to drop you can buy a couple or more packs for a reasonable price so each shot works out around 60 pence a pop. Overall I would highly recommend this camera and the instax family as a whole. They take you back to the fun experience of shooting with a bit of unpredictability and the joy of instant prints. Just make sure that you are aware of the limitations and are prepared to buy enough film to make it a worthwhile purchase.

A cute camera that is great fun with my friends. Shots are better closer up as they are less clear from further away but that may just be user error. I did not read this but it comes with two packs for film (20 shots) which was great! My only complaint is that if you open the place where the film goes it sends out a blank film, wasting one, but that was my own fault. I have amazon prime so delivery was next day but it was fine. Not too expensive and it looks like it will last a long time. It was a little bigger than I expected but I do not mind. All the different settings are really fun and useful, specially the timer when taking group shots.

Brilliant, arrived a day earlier than expected. I was a little worried as some reviews had said there would be an EU plug etc but was pleasantly surprised to find the UK plug and it came with two free packs of film. Fantastic camera, slightly bigger than i expected but still smaller than an original polaroid 600. An excellent replacement for anyone who loves the fun of polaroids but at a fraction of the cost for film. I bought mine straight from the amazon seller (as opposed to one of the others)

using for my trip away next week but have used it a little before hand and it’s great

I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and was not surprised, based on the previous comments, when the free film was not included. I contacted the seller, Picsio, who advised that the order was for the camera only and that I should contact Amazon for the missing film. Amazon advised that I should file a claim but said that I should be prepared to return the camera if requested. As it was a Christmas present I decided against this and instead I ordered some film separately so my daughter could use the camera when she was given it at Christmas. Amazon should really get this sorted as when you search for the item the product features still states that it comes with 20 shots of free film when it obviously doesn't. Overall, a great camera and my daughter is really pleased but very disappointed that we didn't get the free film.

Everything arrived safely and the condition of the camera is brand new, works well too. A good buy as the price is cheaper than others in the market!

Ich kann zu dieser Kamera nur sagen, dass sie einfach klasse ist. Die 160€ scheinen ziemlich viel dafür, dass es "nur" Bilder in Visitenkartengröße sind, bei denen jedes Bild auch noch mal 0,75€ - 0,95€ kostet (hier auf Amazon, je nach dem ob die Filme im Angebot sind oder nicht). Doch der Preis lohnt sich. Ich hatte diese Kamera vor 2-3 Jahren meiner Ex-Freundin zum Geburtstag geschenkt und hoffte, mit meiner wochenlangen Recherche nicht daneben gegriffen zu haben. Jede Angst war unnötig, denn die Kamera hat überzeugt. So sehr, dass ich sie jetzt noch mal für mich und meine aktuelle Partnerin gekauft habe, ohne auch nur nach anderen Kameras zu schauen. Nun aber genug der Märchenstunde und auf zu den wichtigen Details: Vorweg gesagt: Wer gestochen scharfe Bilder ohne Rauschen und dem gewissen Flair haben möchte, sollte vom Kauf dieser (und jeder anderen Sofortbildkamera) absehen, denn das ist nicht der Existenzgrund von Polaroidbildern. Die Kamera hat die perfekte Größe zum mitnehmen, da sie auch in Jackentaschen oder sogar Fannybags (Bauchtaschen) und ähnliche Taschen passt, die man so für einen Ausflug mitnimmt. Sie wiegt auch nicht zu viel, sondern genau richtig viel um sehr gut in der Hand zu liegen. Rundum wirkt und ist sie gut verarbeitet und trotz ihres zu vermutlich 98% auf Kunststoff bestehenden Gehäuses und sichtbaren Innenlebens wirkt sie nicht billig oder schäbig. Sie sieht sehr hochwertig aus und macht einen schicken Eindruck und fühlt sich gut an. Was die Bildqualität angeht, so hat sie das Potenzial zu überragenden Bildern, unter den richtigen Umständen, Bedingungen, Einstellungen und Handling. Man sollte sich wirklich vor der intensiveren Nutzung mit den Anleitungen auseinandersetzen um zumindest grob zu "wissen" mit welchen Einstellungen man in welcher Situation fotografieren möchte. Mit diesem groben Wissen muss man dann dennoch etwas rumprobieren, bis man das richtige Gefühl dafür hat, wie man die besten Fotos rausbekommt, was schon mal einen Film (ein Film=10 Bilder) brauchen kann, für etwas fotoerfahrene reichen jedoch ein paar Bilder. Die Bedienung der Kamera, sowohl das Ein- und Ausschalten, als auch das Einstellen der Modi ist sehr einfach und intuitiv. Was etwas "stört", bzw. woran man IMMER denken muss bei jedem Einschalten der Kamera, also vor dem ersten Bild: Der Blitz ist per Grundeinstellung immer an und muss erst ausgeschalten werden. Gegen die Sonne/das Licht sollte man mit dieser Kamera nicht unbedingt fotografieren, es sei denn, man mag sehr dunkle Bilder auf denen man den Inhalt größtenteils erraten muss. (Kann auch zu schönen und besonderen Aufnahmen führen, verschwendet aber in den meisten Fällen ein wertvolles Bild). Ansonsten ist der Selbstauslöser ein sehr schönes Feature, mit dem wir schon einige sehr schöne Aufnahmen gemacht haben. Zusammengfasst: Eine definitive Kaufempfehlung von meiner Seite für all die, die den Flair von Polaroid-/Sofortbildern mögen und besondere Momente mit einem besonderen Foto festhalten wollen.

Just got this today! Had first seen the Mini 8 and did some research. Learned that this model was the most advanced with the most features. It was considerably more expensive (about double the price of the Mini 8) but I opted for this version anyway for the added features and rechargeable battery. Since I have only had it a few hours, have only had a chance to take a couple of photos, but I love it! I am old enough to remember the instant cameras my parents had (they were "the thing" in the 1960's) and this really brings back those memories! So much fun and I anticipate it will be a big hit at family and friend gatherings; a novel item in this day and age of everything digital. Having an actual photo that people can see immediately and keep as a remembrance of a fun visit or trip is something special. A couple of cautions: when you get it, if you want to use it right away, get that battery unpacked and get it charging as soon as you can; it takes a good hour to charge and you can't do anything without it. Also, the film is not super expensive but at $15.00 for 20 photos, it is more than the kiosks where you can make copies from your digital memory card for 29 cents. And, if you don't have multiple packs of film on hand, it may be a little hard to find (not positive but my local CVS pharmacy where I purchase digital memory cards don't carry it). A suggestion or hint for reading the instructions --- they are written in about 6 or 7 different languages and it's sometimes a little challenging to find the English version. I suggest highlighting all of the English and it is immediately clear where to look for instructions. As other reviews mentioned (I read many of them before ordering; not much negative about this cute little retro camera!), remember that the photos are SMALL; credit card size. That said, the are very clear; a retro, fun "souvenir"! I do a lot of amateur photography with a Canon super zoom point and shoot that takes awesome photos, but bought this for the fun of "instant gratification" and an in-hand immediate photo (and because I love retro, fun things that remind us of our childhood!) One reviewer complained because there wasn't a way to "edit" the photos or see the photo before you actually take the picture....please remember, this is a retro instant camera; takes some change in mindset when used to everything being digital. All in all, it is a HIT! Very pleased. Update to review 11/4/14: after having this product for a couple of weeks, I must revise my previous review. While it is a cute, retro camera with some potential as a popular gadget for capturing spontaneous shots and a fun thing to maybe have around at a family gathering, the photos are so small that it really overrides the desire to keep it. Although I knew the size of the actual photo when I ordered, I wasn't prepared for the tiny, tiny depiction of whatever you are photographing. I cannot find enough reason to justify the cost, so I will be returning it.

love it

It's very excellent! So convenient to use. The delivery is also quick.