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The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is a sought-after instant camera model due to its youthful design, ease of use, and very accessible price point.
If you're someone who enjoys taking photos, especially with instant cameras, then you must have heard of Fujifilm's Instax series. These instant cameras have garnered much attention for their affordable price, along with essential features to capture moments with friends.
Because of this growing interest, Fujifilm continues to develop this line of instant cameras further. The Mini 12 is a prime example, with several upgrades from its predecessor. Let's dive into the details and get our hands on this Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 quickly!
On the outside, the packaging of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is extremely simple, with just one pink tone and some product information.
Opening the box, it's evident that Fujifilm has meticulously packaged this camera, wrapping it in several layers of cardboard.
Finally managed to get her out. The first thing that impressed me was her incredibly beautiful color, what girls often call 'cute'. This is the Pastel Blue color, but the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 also comes in 4 other color options: White, Green, Pink, and Dreamy Purple.
Caught up admiring her and forgot about the accessories inside. Actually, there aren't many accessories, inside the box you only get a strap, an instruction manual, and a pair of AA batteries.
Back to our main character, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12. I'm someone who likes taking photos with vintage, artistic, subdued cameras, but when I saw this one, I immediately fell for it. Its green color looks very gentle, not flashy or vibrant at all.
In addition, its rounded design is completely different from the sharp-edged cameras I usually use. The entire body of the camera is made of plastic, so it feels very light, very comfortable, like holding a toy.
That's enough talk, now I'll detail the components of the camera. On the front side, you'll find quite a few details, but most of it is covered by the 'gigantic' lens. Specifically, from left to right, we have the shutter button, viewfinder, auto flash, flash light sensor, AE light sensor, and the device name.
As far as I know, this time Fujifilm has moved the sensor cluster to the center instead of the right corner like the Mini 11 version. That helps you avoid accidentally covering the sensor when shooting with both hands. That's what people complained about, and Fujifilm has fixed it with this version.
At the top of the camera is the slot for ejecting film after taking a shot. This slot is perfectly sized and never gets stuck during use.
At the bottom, there are no details, just the origin and product code.
On the left side of the camera is where you'll find the battery compartment and strap loop. With the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12, you can use just 2 convenient AA batteries; when they run out, you can buy them anywhere without the hassle of using rechargeable batteries like some other camera models.
On the right side, there are no details either, just a strap loop for use if you don't want to use the loop on the other side.
Moving to the back, this is the main operating area during use. You'll notice a large film door in the center, along with a viewfinder and a ridge above to provide a better grip.
In the top right corner, there's a display to show the remaining film count in the camera. Additionally, on the top cover, there's an empty slot that allows you to see the yellow alignment mark inside the film to check if the film is loaded correctly.
Now, let's take a look inside the camera:
The overall weight of the camera is very light, only about 300g, so it's very comfortable to hold. Additionally, the camera is designed with plenty of curves, so you won't feel any discomfort in your hand during extended use.
Returning to the main component of the camera, the oversized lens on the front. With the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12, you get a lens with a focal length of 60mm and a minimum focusing distance of 30cm, along with an electronic shutter speed of 1/2 to 1/250 seconds, combined with automatic flash and settings that adjust to the surrounding light conditions.
This lens is upgraded from the previous generation with a twist-open mechanism, instead of pressing a button on the side like the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11. With this new mechanism, there are 3 settings on the lens: OFF, ON, and CLOSE-UP.
The CLOSE-UP mode is extremely useful for those who take personal or group selfies, because when you activate this mode, the camera will automatically adjust to ensure the main subject is centered in the frame, so you don't have to worry about distorted or misaligned images anymore.
Moreover, thanks to the pair of sensors on the camera, specially designed by the manufacturer to ensure that the camera only captures just enough light, thereby limiting the risk of overexposure. So no more worries about overly bright photos.
These are the features and upgrades on the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12. If you need a compact, convenient, easy-to-use instant camera at an affordable price, then this is a very sensible choice.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is officially distributed at Mytour stores with a price of only 2,170,000 VND. Interested readers can click on the box below to place an order:
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