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instax mini 9

5 Reasons I Love Using the Peak Design Leash on the Instax Mini 9

August 10, 2017 By Heather Go to Comments

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I’m pretty picky when it comes to camera straps, and believe me, I’ve used more than I’d like to admit since I started reviewing cameras!

Of all the strap brands I’ve tried so far, the one I really fell in love with from day one was Peak Design.

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Top 5 Reasons Your Instax Mini 9 Isn’t Working

August 7, 2017 By Heather 106 Comments

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It’s happened to many of us: you’re out taking photos when suddenly your Instax stops working for no apparent reason. Maybe the lights start flashing on the brightness adjustment dial, or the red light beside the viewfinder won’t go off. You might even find that the camera won’t turn on at all.

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3 Reasons Your Instax Mini 9 Film is Overexposed

August 6, 2017 By Heather 33 Comments

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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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The Key Differences Between the Instax Mini 9 and Mini 8

August 6, 2017 By Heather 26 Comments

instax mini 8 vs 9 differences

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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Using the Close-Up Selfie Lens on the Instax Mini 9

August 5, 2017 By Heather 10 Comments

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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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How to Load Instax Mini 9 Film – A step-by-step guide

August 5, 2017 By Heather 4 Comments

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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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