There’s nothing as disappointing for an Instax user as waiting for a photo to develop, only to discover that it has turned out completely white.
When this happens, it almost always means that the image has been overexposed.
Overexposure is caused when the film is exposed to too much light. Likewise, underexposure (excessively dark images) occurs when not enough light falls on the film.
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When a camera company releases a replacement for any given model, it is normal to expect at least a few updates, no matter how small.
In the case of the Instax Mini 8 and 9, however, they are so similar that you could easily be tricked into thinking they were the same camera.
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Unlike the Instax Mini 8, the Instax Mini 9 actually comes with its own close-up that you can use to take close-up shots (as the name suggests) or self portraits.
Whereas the closest focus distance of the Instax Mini 9 on its own is 60cm, the close-up lens lets you focus anywhere between 35 and 50cm. It isn’t a macro solution by any means but it certainly gives you a little more flexibility in terms of what you can photograph!
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If you’ve never used an instant camera before, you might feel nervous when the time comes to load your first pack of film into your Instax Mini 9 camera. Believe me, I was too the first time I tried!
The good news is that the procedure isn’t nearly as hard as it looks. In fact, you’ll be amazed at how quickly it become second nature – pretty much like taking a snapshot with your smartphone but with much more satisfying results!
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