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Fujifilm Unveils Instax Mini Evo Cinema, a Retro Hybrid That Prints QR-Linked Video Stills

It is the first Instax to pair short video recording with physical photos via a phone-based workflow.

Overview

  • The camera launches in Japan on January 30, 2026, with price and wider availability yet to be announced.
  • Each shot records up to 15 seconds, the app can assemble clips to roughly 30 seconds, and users pick a frame to print with a QR code that opens the video.
  • A 10-position Eras Dial applies decade-themed looks that also affect audio, housed in a design inspired by Fujifilm’s 1965 Fujica Single-8 camcorder.
  • Video must be uploaded through the companion app to Fujifilm’s servers, which The Verge reports will host clips for up to two years at no charge.
  • Key specs like sensor, resolution, and frame rates remain undisclosed, though listed features include a 28mm f/2.0 fixed-focus lens, onboard mics and LED light, plus Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.