
Model: 16806248
from $83
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 in Pastel Blue is an instant camera designed for capturing and printing credit card-sized photos on FUJIFILM instax mini instant film. It features automatic exposure and flash for easy point-and-shoot operation, along with a close-up mode for subjects between 0.3m and 0.5m. This camera comes with two AA alkaline batteries, a strap, and a user guide, allowing you to start taking photos right out of the box.
Choose your film format first (Mini, Square, or Wide), as this dictates the camera you buy. Instax film is generally cheaper and develops faster than Polaroid film. Available from $83.
The camera is cheap, but the film is notoriously expensive. Taking photos costs roughly $0.75 to $2.00 per shot, making consumables the primary expense.
Common Failure Modes
The motorized film ejection rollers often jam or break due to dirt. Leaving batteries in the camera for years causes acid leaks that destroy the electronics.
Choose your film format first (Mini, Square, or Wide), as this dictates the camera you buy. Instax film is generally cheaper and develops faster than Polaroid film.
Instant cameras are simple and last 5-10 years. Plastic gears may eventually strip.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue Instant Camera is available at bhphoto, abt, starting at $83.
The camera is cheap, but the film is notoriously expensive. Taking photos costs roughly $0.75 to $2.00 per shot, making consumables the primary expense.
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