One feature common to all Fujifilm Instax cameras, including the Instax Mini 9, is the built-in flash on the front of the camera. Its purpose is to illuminate scenes that lack adequate lighting to expose the film.
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How to Turn On / Off the Instax Mini 8 and 9
The Instax Mini 8 and Mini 9, despite the one-digit difference in their names, are far more similar than they are different. In fact, the only noteworthy difference is the tiny selfie mirror on the lens of the Mini 9. Everything else is more or less the same, including how to turn them on and off.
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Loading Film into the Instax Mini 8: A how-to guide
Loading the Instax Mini 8 with film is a straightforward process, but the first time you do it can be intimidating if you’re not used to film cameras.
While it’s hard to go wrong if you carefully follow the instructions provided along with the camera and the film pack, many visual learners prefer following a series of step-by-step images to reading. This is why I put together the following tutorial. Hopefully it will get you shooting great images with your Mini 8 in no time at all! 🙂
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Using the Hi Key Mode on the Instax Mini 70
Hi Key (or high key) is one of six modes found on the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 model along with Macro, Landscape, Fill-in Flash, Selfie and Timer. While the other five are pretty self-explanatory, it is possible that you’ve never come across the term Hi Key before if you’re new to photography.
The good news is that it is really easy to use, even for a complete beginner! Let’s find out what it’s all about below.
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How to Take Selfies with the Instax Mini 90
Are you keen on taking some selfies with the Instax Mini 90? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Unlike many other cameras in the Instax Mini series, the Mini 90 doesn’t come with any selfie features. You won’t find a mirror beside the lens, nor is there the luxury of a dedicated Selfie mode. This is because the Mini 90 targets more advanced users who probably have less interest in taking self portraits than users of the Mini 8, 9 and 70.
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How to Use the Instax Mini 9 Hi Key (High Key) Mode
Have you ever taken an Instax picture indoors, only to wish it were just a little brighter? If so, you may want to give the Mini 9’s Hi Key mode a try!
But what exactly is high key?
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Using the Selfie Mode on the Instax Mini 70
One of the most popular modes on instant cameras today is the selfie mode.
As the name suggests, activating this mode tells the camera to choose the ideal settings for self portraits, which includes shortening the range of the lens so that your face (rather than the background) is in crisp focus and adjusting the brightness so that you don’t appear washed out.
While some models like the Instax Mini 8 and 9 require you to attach a special close-up lens to take self portraits, others like the Instax Mini 70 have a selfie mode built in.
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4 Reasons Your Instax Mini 9 Pictures Are Too Dark
If you’re accustomed to taking photos with smartphones or digital cameras, you know that what you see on the screen is generally what you get.
The opposite is the case with Instax film prints. Though you can hazard a guess as to what the right exposure might be by choosing the recommended setting on the dial, you never really know how your image is going to look until it has developed. Choose the wrong setting and the result will be either way too bright (overexposed) or far too dark (underexposed).
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How to Load Instax Mini 70 Film – A step-by-step guide
If you’ve just bought the Instax Mini 70 or received it as a gift, you may be feeling a bit nervous about loading your first pack of film. I know I was when I first bought mine!
The good news is that the process of loading film into the Mini 70 really couldn’t be easier. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be taking amazing pictures in no time!
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 vs 90: The 10 Main Differences
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 and 90 are two popular instant film cameras that sit at opposite ends of the spectrum – at least as far as their respective target audiences are concerned. Although both use the same Instax Mini film, the Mini 9 is classified as a point-and-shoot model for entry-level users whereas the Mini 90 targets more advanced photographers who want additional control over their imagery.
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