Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 review: BEST instant camera vs 11
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- My Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 review vs Mini 11: the best budget instant camera!
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00:00 - INSTAX Mini 12 design vs Mini 9 vs Mini 11 vs Square
03:22 - INSTAX Mini 12 tutorial loading film
04:43 - INSTAX Mini 12 upgrades vs Mini 11
08:37 - INSTAX Mini 12 final verdict
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My Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 review vs Mini 11: the best budget instant camera!
INSTAX Mini 12 at Amazon: amzn.to/3yibDZH // Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ZjqDT3
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00:00 - INSTAX Mini 12 design vs Mini 9 vs Mini 11 vs Square
03:22 - INSTAX Mini 12 tutorial loading film
04:43 - INSTAX Mini 12 upgrades vs Mini 11
08:37 - INSTAX Mini 12 final verdict
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Can you also review leica vs the new instax mini 12?
Would you recommend this camera
Or mini 40
I’m upgrading from my 11
@@anusheyjaved8788 why are you upgrading? they're almost identical. I'd stick with the 11 and buy more film
Can you do Instax mini 12 vs mini 40
Thanks for reviewing cameras that regular people buy instead of being like other RUclipsrs who review the expensive gear only pros can afford. Respect.
I try to cover all the interesting stuff from the budget to the high-end! Glad you enjoy the coverage...
Agreed. It's so fantastic that Gordon covers everything at every price point ☺️
Stop hating dummy. Just accept the fact his demographics sremt ypu
My daughter has an older version of this that I got her for Christmas a few years ago. She still loves it. This new one will make for a nice upgrade this Christmas, and maybe perhaps time to introduce my younger ones to it, as well.
Glad to help!
I just sold my 11 yesterday and I just found out that they released a 12. Will definitely buy one!
im really digging the instax 12. the brightness makes my photos have an ominous aesthetic
I’m really glad you mentioned the app! I have mini, square, and wide cameras and always struggle scanning them with my phone!! This is so cool! Always enjoy your reviews!!
Thanks! let me know what you think of the app, it's available now...
I just downloaded it! I’ll scan some photos later and let you know!
@@KarySchump cool, I'll be interested to hear what you think of the anti-reflection feature...
This was such a good review and I could make a decision within minutes of watching this. Thank you 📷
Thanks for imparting knowledge with clarity!
Thanks for watching!
I have the 11 that my sister gave me because she likes the printer better. I love the 11 it’s so much better than the 8 I use to have. I just hate opening that selfie lens because mine never likes to pop out. I almost broke it but luckily was able to pop it back into place. I’m glad they fixed that in this one and that you can line things up better. Still not sure if it’s worth upgrading to though. Great review! ☺️
Thanks, yes, little things like making the selfie mode easier to deploy make a big difference! I remember having to carry those little clip on lens adapters, urgh!
Thinking of buying one for my upcoming Disney World trip :) thanks for this review!
You're welcome, have fun!
The manual control in why I love the mini 9 to use in walks in the city
Yes, it is useful for a little manual override, but still over-exposes bright scenes I find.
I was waiting for this to upgrade from my instax 11, but after seeing you have to twist the knob to turn it on and off on the 12 vs just pressing the button then pressing the lens down to turn on and off on the 11. I’m gonna definitely stick with my mini 11
You should give the Mini 90 a try, if you use the modes correctly it doesn’t over expose bright images.
Omg las fotos en la nueva versión salen con mejor calidad, aunque se ven increíbles, me quedo con la 11 porque casi no le he dado tanto uso y me gustan como quedan, por el acabado se ven más instantaneas🥺
I was just making up my mind to get the instax mini 11, and they decide to release the mini 12! I'm not certain if it will be soon release in Chile as well, instant photography isn't as popular here yet, and quite expensive too. Thank you so much for you review (: and I loved your selfies! pretty vibrant, nice colors and the bubbles one.. awesome!
Thanks!
soy de chile !!! Acaba de llegar :)
@@luzzz5439 Ay si! revisé la página de Instax y ya está disponible! jaja que emoción! 😍
Fuji could even add a variable aperture for exposures outdoors - that might be easier than getting the shutter to move faster. It doesn't have to include aperture blades; a black sheet with a hole in it that moves into the optical path would suffice
Exactly, some kind of bright weather switch.
Till then maybe use a filter
My mini 11 just stopped working literally yesterday so I went to target today to get the 12. I haven't opened it yet because I found on offerup a mini 11 for $40, but this video helped sell me on the 12 lol
Great review! Thank you
You're welcome!
Excellent review!
Thanks!
Thanks I just splurged on it!!!
thank you for reviewing these cameras. I was debating on which one to get because I’m definitely going to get a Polaroid camera so thank you again for all the information! Also thank you for letting me know on sunny days the pictures don’t come out right .I just have one quick question is the 11 or 12waterproof? Or are they all waterproof?
None of them are waterproof. Actually there's no instant camera in the market that is waterproof.
As Canit says, none of them are waterproof.
A tip I've picked up for outdoor shots (using Mini 9) is to tape over the flash, and to play around with the settings instead of going with what the camera suggests. A bit of a learning curve, but I've managed to get some decent shots this way with some practice.
The 11 and 12 makes this more challenging, but I am wondering how much of a difference outdoor photos would have if the flash were at least taped?
The flash only has an effect on subjects within about 2m, so if the subject is further, like a landscape, it makes no difference if it's taped or not.
@@cameralabs I've found this to be true, so long as it's a wide open landscape. I've had scenic photos go dark because a hint of foreground (it wasn't even in the two meter range!). Still love these cameras, but definitely a learning curve in what they're capable of.
Edit: But then again, it's probably because of the Mini 9. Sounds like maybe it's not as prominent in the 11/12 since they're automatic.
@@KristiChan1 yes, the exposure control on the 9 was different.
thanks for your review, I am so like this information, so detail, good job❤️
You're very weclome!
Just got the mini 11 for my daughter £57 paid so hopefully she likes it for Christmas ⛄⛄
Nice! Make sure you budget for film!
@@cameralabshow does one budget for film
great invention. most photos on smartphones are never developed and are lost
Hi Gordon. Will you release the on depth review for OM System OM-5?
Not now, it's too late for a review video to get enough views.
For the mini 12 does it still adjust exposure automatically? I was leaning towards the 9 because the photos look more similar to old school Polaroids but those are hard to find
Yes, the 12 is full Auto. I said this in the review.
God I wish Fujifilm would make an Instax camera for photo nerds with manual controls and wide aperture. Frustrating that you can only get this from people who manually splice Instax and medium format cameras together on the other side of the planet (I live in norway).
That's why I bought mini 90
You’re looking for mini 90
Get ready.
Google NONS SL660
What are you talking about? Mini 90 is not what I was describing. I mean an instax camera with manual shutter speed and aperture control a WIDE aperture! F12 is not wide y’all.
I have a mini 11, and a mini 26.which seems to work better for me then the 8,9 11,.if you haven't tried a mini 26.something to think about,it has features like the higher. number mini models. 40,70,etc Your review was good.
I've never heard of the 26! I think it might be for North America market only. It's certainly not in Europe or UK.
@cameralabs I don't know what market sell the fugi 26. I bought one on ebay and one on goodwill autions..the 26 seem to have features of lcd read outs and can turn the flash off etc.I hope you can find one to at least to look at I think I like it better then my 9 and fugi 11 better.
Would you suggest mini 12 or evo
Thanks Gordon. I didn't know that in time everybody has mobile with camera, there are people who pay so much money 💰 to get instant prints using so 'low tech'! The world 🌍 is full of surprises!
Thank You, that's a nice review about instax mini12...Might be a silly question since I'm a newbie with those type of cameras, but is it possible to change a cartridge, for example from color film to a monochrome before all 10 shots are taken and then put it back in? :) Thanks
Thanks! No, sadly you can't swap carts mid-way, it would ruin the rest of the prints.
Ok thanks, that’s useful!
@@blacktrouble2009how much does one cartridge cost you. Like all 10 fimls? What’s the cheapest way to buy thise
I dig the wide printer, but I want a better daily instax mini camera!!! I do not understand why Fuji has yet to create a higher quality Mini Camera ... the Neo 90 was awesome, but after 2 of them giving up the ghost, I went with and 11 and a 40 ... not nearly as good quality!! Maybe I am not the right demographic for them!!!
I know what you mean - I think the EVO is their idea of a higher end model now.
@Gordon Laing Recently got an evo. Nice concept but it has issues with lines in the prints. You can tell that it is a hybrid because images do lack the instax dreamyness.
What happend to the 2 mini 90s you owned? I'm looking to purchase one!🥲
@@anujdaniel1771 After a year or so the battery wouldn't work ... something inside the camera stops working, I even tried a new battery and that didn't help.
Looking for gifts for a budding photographer. Thanks dude. May I suggest with the holidays adding in more affiliate links? I'd actually like to give you a cut but shipping time = I'm gonna pick it up. Film though... We'll need refills I'm sure. TY for a good quick review!
Thanks for trying to support me! I do have links for Amazon, B&H and WEX, which others would you suggest? PS - hope your budding photographer enjoys it!
Do the instax mini12 photos still come out with a vintage, fuzzy Polaroid finish or are the photos very sharp and clean now.. ?
I show a selection in the video, the quality is the same as the 11 and 9
6:20 washed out looked does look better on the left from the old one. the flash catch light in the eye is bigger and more attractive on the left as well. is the flash unit different?
No, I think it's the same flash unit BUT the 12 now reduces the power a tad when set to closeup mode.
I have a Mini 8.
i really like the look of mini 90 but is it even close to 12? i like the basic look in cameras and this whole toyish look doesn't suit me too much. or is 40 better than 90 and should i get it instead?
The print quality is essentially the same on them all, so buy the body you most like the look of. I've reviewed the 40, so check that video out as well.
Does 11 and 12 have the same color when taking photos? Or 12 has more colors like not darker i dont really know how to explain
The quality is the same - it's down to the film on these analogue models. Same film, same quality and colours.
I’m confused either to buy Mini 9 or Mini 12, both look good most of my friends have mini 9 and they say it’s good so can u tell which one will be worth the money?
I detail the minor upgrades in my mini 11 and 12 videos
Dear sir,
May I ask you something. I got a Instax 12 mini for my birthday, but I noticed a little something but I don’t know if it is normal or a problem. But I cannot find an answer anywhere on the internet. When I put the camera on close up mode, and I look trough the lens, I noticed a white corner on the down left corner. Is dat normal? When I switch it back to normal or off mode is disappears. Looking forward to your answer.
Yes it's normal, it's the viewfindetradjusting a bit to compensate for parallax when shooting close vs faraway. You can see a demo of it in my video
I will finally buy an instax mini camera but I can‘t decide which one I should choose, maybe the mini 8, 9,11 or 12 I don‘t know which one is better or more worth it
Each one is slightly better than the last, so 12 is best to date, but 11 is close
i got the 11 today and it’s so worth itt
I’m going on holiday and was planning on getting one of these cameras for the trip, but now I’m worried all my photos will be overexposed due to the weather, anyone have any advice? Is it worth getting the instax printer instead? I just don’t know 😅
If you're going somewhere bright and want outdoor daytime photos then I'd get a Mini Link printer instead and shoot with your phone.
Just got the instax mini 11 a week ago and now they release the 12 fuck me ahahaha
The photo quality is the same
HI, what one would you say is better the Fujifilm INSTAX mini 2 or Mini 12
Do you mean mini link 2? That's a printer for your phone. The mini 12 is just a plain camera
i got that one temu ad when i clicked on this.
Y my film comes out with black n blue?
what app do you use to scan the photo?
I think I mentioned it in the video
It's still better than polaroid... You have to be on the surface of the Sun to get a good picture
Hi, I want to buy either the Mini 11 or Mini 12 as a gift for a friend. Which one is better, and what are the major differences between them?
Watch the video and I'll show you!
Thanks... What would you recommend Mini 11 or 12 to buy ??? @@cameralabs
What would you suggest, Mini 12 or mini 90? I'm going to purchase my first instant camera!!! :)
12
@Gordon Laing one last question, in what ways do you think the mini 12 is better than mini 90? One main reason could be the price but is there anything else? Thank you :)
@@anujdaniel1771 I cover everything I know in the video!
Hi Gordon, did you try a small ND grad in sunny conditions?
No, but I once held my sunglasses in front! An ND would certainly help, even a mild one
@@cameralabswhat is ND? Is camera good for beach/sunny photos? Or just get a digital one and cheap Kodak film camera?
I have an SQ6 which I’ve owned for the last two years. It’s so frustrating wasting money on prints that are out of focus or offset to one side.
The Instructions are also very unclear.
The digital versions or printers let you preview before printing, but some prefer the more random nature of the analogue models. I agree it us frustrating and expensive when they don't work out.
Hey I have a question. Is it safe to remove a film while it's being used like when it's half way used ?! Or it would damage the film ?!
You would ruin the remaining prints
@cameralabs Ohh Okayyy. Thank you very much 👍📸
What do you think about photo quality difference between INSTAX mini 12 vs SQ1?
They're the same print quality, just different shapes. Check out my reviews of them all
@@cameralabs I got the impression that the mini 12 has more colorful pictures (due to the adjustment of the lamp probably). comparing mini 12 and sq1 is it a visible difference?
@@katbanwro nope, they're both fully analogue, so no lamp and similar quality. Just different print shapes. These are not digital models with printers. Please watch my reviews of both of them.
Someone help me. Which should I pick - mini 12, mini 40 or sq1?
Decide between square and mini, then decide whether cute or vintage ste. Purely personal aesthetics
You probably have to avoid photos where sky predominates like in the two last photos shown.
Yes, although I've just tested the new mini 99 and that resolves those issues
I just bought one and the lens mechanism feels flimsy, like I would have to pay attention not to accidentally Skip "on" to "selfie/ close up mode."
Did you have this issue?
Well they're fairly cheap cameras, so it's not going to be super smooth or tough, but no, I wouldn't say it could accidentally slip.
@@cameralabs I bought a second unit. It is better, but not exactly robust then my first 12 unit. I'm unimpressed with the build quality compared to the 11, I understand it is $10 cheaper than before with more features. I'm gonna keep it, but I'm also going to hold onto my mini 11 (it was my first insta film camera).
Which one is better instax 12, 40 or neo 90?
Just different cases with some extra controls you may or may not use. Same image quality.
the film for instax mini 11 also compatible with 12 model? Aka do 11 and 12 models use the same film?
P. S. Thank you for such useful video 😊
Yes, if it says instax mini, then it uses the same mini film.
@@cameralabs awesome! Thank you so much
Can anyone please suggest what model should I get ? Mini 9 ,11 or 12?
Didn't I compare the differences in this video to help you choose?
Should i buy the mini 11 or mini 12?
I compare them in the video
Curry's is selling a deal with a memory card does it take one?
No, it's not a digital camera, so a memory card will have zero use. Kinda makes Currys seems a bit dim.
Cool sir
Can I use the 11 films in 12 ?
Yes
I am thinking of buying an intax camera, Can you suggest which mini is good 9 or 11or 12?
Did you watch the video? i compare them all
@@cameralabs I have but still getting confused..
@@bb93462 The latest one is the best, so if you can afford it, get the 12
@@cameralabs Okay thankyou ✨
hello, is there a size difference between 11 and 12?
Not really. I show them side by side in the video
if you don't have the mini link, can you use your instax mini camera and take a photo of the picture that you want but it's on a phone. like I put a picture on my phone that I like and I take a photo of that with my camera. does this make sense or am I waffling? 😂
Are you suggesting taking a photo of your phone screen? That wouldn't work well.
@@cameralabs oh ok ty!
Can you do Instax mini 12 vs mini 40
Same feature differences as 12 vs 11, plus different body style. There you go!
@@cameralabs but can you compare Instax mini 40 vs Instax mini 12
How many megapixels does it have?
One million. Only kidding. None, it's an analogue film camera.
is the mini 40 the same as the mini 11 in terms of picture quality?
Yep
@@cameralabs thank you! I actually watched your vídeo comparing the two after I made the comment
Dang. Gordy is hot with those selfie
You better believe it
thanks Gordon, I think I will wait for The Lenny Kravitz Ghost Safary Edition
Is this camara is as good as I phone ?
Can an iphone output instant prints? It can if you connect it to an INSATX printer!
I just bought one but all the photos come out black. Don't know why 😢
Sounds like a bad film
same
Been on my list for 1 years but ifthis time if i do good on studies they would buy me one
Good luck with your studies! Make sure they get you film too!
Mini 12 or mini liplay
12
Please suggest me 12 or 11 mini
I literally compare them here and tell you which is better
Yeah actually soo I wanted to gift my bestie soo ordered 12
Hope so I did the right dicision
@@shifashaikh7396 great choice, it's the better model if you don't mind spending a bit more.
😮
Cann instax camera take a video?
no
@@cameralabs ok thank you
These things depress me, but each to their own.
Why? They are fun little things :)
why?
@@marianja_ Because they get used for a few packs of very sub par instant pictures and then end up in landfill, a wifi printer used with a phone is by far a better solution.
But, sure, each to their own.
@@marvintpandroid2213 Emphasis on to each their own. different strokes for different folks
@@theepicpeguin exactly
Gordon is in a 3 way battle with keanu reeves and Paul Rudd … people who hasn’t age in over 15 years
OMG, I'll take that! Thanks!
They didn’t skipped the 10, it already existed
I know, I mention this in my Mini 11 review, but for this current series, they effectively skipped from 9 to 11 in terms of evolution, upgrades etc.
Come on, Fuji you can do better than this. I'm tried of being continuously disappointed by this division, which should know better.
Don't get me wrong, I shoot several hundreds of instax a year. But I'm getting tired of every camera being more penny pinched every iteration.