The Fujifilm instax mini Evo Cinema™ is designed as a hybrid instant camera that combines digital creativity with classic instax™ instant photo printing. An intuitive design is provided to ensure that shooting is made simple and enjoyable, whether still images or cinematic video clips are being captured. By switching seamlessly between CINE mode for video and STILL mode for photography, moments can be preserved in multiple formats with a single device.

Multiple in-the-moment video clips can be captured and combined up to a maximum of 15 seconds with just the press of the shutter button. A unique cinematic expression is achieved through the exclusive 10 Eras Dial™ effects, each inspired by iconic decades from 1930 to 2020. Every era effect can be fine-tuned with 10 levels of Degree Control, allowing color, contrast, and noise to be adjusted for a distinctive visual and audio style. A total of 100 creative combinations are made possible for personalized storytelling.

Key Features

15-Second Cinematic Video Capture

Up to three clips can be combined into one video of up to 15 seconds. By switching between CINE and STILL modes, both videos and high-resolution photos can be captured effortlessly. A 24p frame rate ensures that a cinematic feel is delivered.

10 Eras Dial™ Effects (1930–2020)

Ten era-inspired filters are included, representing the aesthetic of different decades:
1930 / 1940 / 1950 / 1960 / 1970 / 1980 / 1990 / 2000 / 2010 / 2020
Each effect can be applied to both video footage and recorded audio, creating a rich and immersive atmosphere.

Degree Control Dial – 100 Creative Variations

The chosen Era effect can be fine-tuned using the Degree Control Dial. By rotating the lens ring, color intensity, contrast levels, and grain/noise expression can be adjusted across 10 variations per Era, enabling full creative control.

Instant Photo & Video QR Code Printing

Videos can be printed with a QR code that allows playback in a browser when scanned. Photos can be printed directly from the camera or via the instax mini Evo™ app.
Video data must be uploaded to the server via the instax mini Evo™ app for QR playback.

Advanced App Editing & Remote Shooting

With the dedicated instax mini Evo™ smartphone app (iOS/Android):

• Videos up to 30 seconds can be trimmed and rearranged

• Opening and ending templates can be added

• Poster templates can be applied for enhanced presentation

• Remote shooting can be performed from a smartphone

• Images can be sent directly for instant printing

Video data remains playable for two years from the upload date.

Frame Switch & Print Modes

Additional creative expression is offered through the Frame Switch, adding era-inspired borders.
Two print styles are available:

• instax-Natural Mode™

• instax-Rich Mode™

Self-Timer & Face Recognition

A self-timer (2 or 10 seconds) allows group photos to be taken with ease. Face recognition autofocus with auxiliary light helps ensure sharp results.

Product Specifications

Camera Function

Image sensor: 1/5-inch CMOS with primary color filter
Effective pixels: Approximately 5 million pixels
Recorded pixels:

• Still image: 1920 × 2560

• Video STANDARD: 600 × 800

• Video HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO MODE (2020 ONLY): 1080 × 1440

Storage media: Internal memory, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 256GB)
Storage capacity:

• Still images (Internal): Approx. 50 shots

• Still images (microSD): Approx. 800 shots per 1GB at 1920 × 2560

• Video STANDARD (Internal): Approx. 10 clips

• Video STANDARD (microSD): Approx. 162 clips per 1GB at 600 × 800 (15 sec each)

• Video HIGH-QUALITY (Internal): 0 clips (Not supported)

• Video HIGH-QUALITY (microSD): Approx. 37 clips per 1GB at 1080 × 1440 (15 sec each)

Recording method: JPEG (DCF compliant, Exif Ver 2.3)
Focus distance: f = 28mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture: F2.0
Autofocus: Single AF, Face recognition AF (on/off) with auxiliary light
Shooting distance: 10 cm to ∞
Shutter speed: 1/4 sec to 1/8000 sec (automatic)
ISO sensitivity: ISO 100–1600 (automatic)
Exposure control: Program AE
Exposure compensation: −2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (1/3 EV step)
Metering: TTL 256 split metering, multi metering
White balance: AUTO, FINE, SHADE, FLUORESCENT, INCANDESCENT
Flash: AUTO / FORCED / SUPPRESSED
Flash range: Approx. 50 cm – 1.5 m
Self-timer: Approx. 2 sec / 10 sec
Movie format: MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC)
Frame rate: 24p
Bitrate: STANDARD 2.5 Mbps / HIGH-QUALITY 9.0 Mbps
Eras Dial™: 10 Era effects with degree control

Print Function

Exposure pixel count:
1600 × 600 dots
(800 × 600 when printed from smartphone app)

Resolution:
25 dots/mm × 12.5 dots/mm
(635 × 318 dpi, 40 × 80 μm dot pitch)
12.5 dots/mm when printed from app (318 dpi, 80 μm)

Gradation: RGB 256 colors
Printable formats:

• From camera: JPEG images taken with this camera

• From smartphone: JPEG, PNG, HEIF

Print time: Approx. 16 seconds
(+ approx. 7 seconds when using instax-Rich Mode™ immediately after startup)
Possible prints per charge: Approx. 100

Connectivity & System

App functions: Smartphone print, remote shooting, printed image transfer, firmware upgrade
Compatible OS: iOS / Android
LCD screen: 1.54-inch TFT color LCD (Approx. 170,000 dots)
USB: Type-C (charging only)
Bluetooth: Version 5.4 (Low Energy)
Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Encryption: WPA/WPA2 mixed mode, WPA3
Access Mode: Infrastructure

Power & Build

Battery: Internal lithium-ion (non-removable)
Power consumption:

• Off: Approx. 0.3 mW

• On (video recording): Approx. 2.3 W

Auto power off: 5 min / 2 min / Off
Charging time: Approx. 2–3 hours

Dimensions: 39.4 mm × 132.5 mm × 100.1 mm
Weight: Approx. 270 g (excluding film & media)
Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Humidity: 20%–80% (no condensation)
Film: FUJIFILM instax™ mini Instant Film (sold separately)

Conclusion

With hybrid digital functionality and instant film printing combined into one compact body, the Fujifilm instax mini Evo Cinema™ is designed to deliver cinematic creativity and instant photo nostalgia in a single device. Through customizable Era-inspired effects, degree control adjustments, QR video printing, and seamless smartphone integration, versatile content creation is made accessible for everyday moments and artistic storytelling alike.