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Amazon Cuts Instax Mini 12 Bundle to About $89 as Mini 13 Debuts

The lower entry price eases one-time cost but recurring film purchases remain the main expense, and the Mini 13’s primary new feature is a self-timer.

Overview

  • Amazon listed a limited-time Instax Mini 12 bundle for about $88.95–$89, which includes the camera plus a 10-pack of film and starter accessories.
  • The advertised bundle contains the Mini 12 camera, a 10-pack of Instax Mini film, a hand strap, two AA batteries, a user manual, and a one-year limited warranty.
  • The Instax Mini 13 was reviewed as a marginal update that keeps the same 60mm f/12.7 lens and image character and adds a two- and ten-second self-timer, so current Mini 12 owners have little technical reason to upgrade.
  • The Mini 12 and Mini 13 are simple point-and-shoot instant cameras that power via a twist-lens, handle exposure and flash automatically, and produce 62mm x 46mm prints that develop in roughly 90 seconds.
  • Consumables drive ownership cost: a 20-pack of Instax Mini film typically costs about $18, or roughly $0.90 per shot, which means buyers should account for ongoing film spending even when the camera itself is discounted.