Fujifilm unveils instant camera with 1960s-style video recording

Fujifilm introduced the Mini Evo Cinema – an unusual instant camera capable of capturing 15-second videos in vintage style. The device prints a frame from the recorded footage along with a QR code for viewing the complete clip online.

The three-in-one camera features a vertical design inspired by Fujifilm's own model – the Fujica Single-8 from 1965. The body includes tactile physical controls. The Eras dial on the side panel applies one of 10 different effects that mimic the look and sound characteristics of video recordings from different decades – from the 1930s to the 2020s.

The dial around the lens adjusts the color, contrast, and grain of the selected era across 10 gradations. To eject the print, users turn a dedicated crank.

The color LCD screen on the back serves as a viewfinder during shooting. Before publishing, videos can be edited in the mobile app by adding opening and closing templates, as well as frames for a vintage effect. Finished clips can run up to 30 seconds and consist of multiple recorded segments.

Mini Evo Cinema can also capture and print regular photos like other Instax models, and print images from a smartphone. The camera includes a timer and remote shooting function for more convenient execution of planned shots.

Mini Evo Cinema sales launch January 30 in Japan. Pricing has not been announced yet, but the camera will clearly interest Fujifilm fans thanks to its design and unique feature set.