Since starting this blog, a number of people have emailed to ask me whether the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 – the latest entry-level model in the Instax Mini range – has a self timer.
Unfortunately like the Mini 8 that came before it, the Mini 9 does not have a self timer function. This is because Fujifilm wanted to keep these models as simple and straightforward as possible for beginners.
If this particular feature is a deal-breaker for you, my recommendation is to turn your attention to the more feature-rich models in the range. The Instax Mini 70 and 90 Neo Classic for example are both jam-packed with useful settings including – you guessed it – the self timer mode.
When you press the timer button on the rear, a ten-second countdown will begin, giving you plenty of time to jump into the picture.
Press it a second time and you are presented with the option of taking two shots in a row. The first one prints after seven seconds while the second one prints three seconds later. This is especially handy for group shots, as there’s always that one person who blinks!
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Self Timer (continuous)
Also keep in mind that you’ll probably need a tripod if you plan to use this mode on a regular basis. (There is a tripod mount at the base of both cameras.) Alternatively you can rest your camera on a flat and solid surface such as a table.
If you’d like to read more about the Mini 9 and other cameras in the Instax range, check out the following reviews:
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