FujifilmInstax Mini 9 Instant Camera, Flamingo Pink

Review for: Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 instant camera and film.I purchased this camera and film for use at a wedding reception. The camera, and the instant photos, were an incredible success! I spent the night getting to know everyone at the reception by photographing and gifting the instant photos to everyone there. Guests were excited and very appreciative. I also took additional photos of everyone as gifts for the bride and groom. I brought along some fine-point sharpies for folks to notate the photos, but that would have slowed me down, so ended up not using the pens.Some things to consider when using this camera:* Your best, indoor, photos will be a distance of no more than 3-4 feet. Any farther than 4 feet and the resulting photo really isn't big enough for details. Closer than 3 feet and you'll likely need to use the close-up lens (but the photo really won't be as good as without the lens at the 3-4 foot distance). I haven't yet taken any daylight photos, but I'm sure when I do they will turn out as well, if not better, than those using the flash (as long as I maintain the proper distance).* Refrain from action shots. This camera really can't focus and snap fast enough for motion shots. So try to stick to posed photos, you'll be glad you did.* Use the viewfinder as much as you can (to help position your shots). I found, as the evening progressed, folks were not always willing to stand still while I lined them up in the viewfinder, so a quick point-and-shoot photo, without using the viewfinder, worked well. Take enough photos and you will eventually get a feel for where to point for the best photo.* If you do use the close-up lens, remember to get closer to your subject, and also remember to center the subject in the lower-left corner of the viewfinder for the best photo, as the close-up lens is slight offset.* Have plenty of film on hand. You only get 10 shots per film pack, and then you're switching to a new pack. With a lot of guests to photograph, you'll be switching packs a lot. Remember, when you start a new pack, you must first eject the film cover sheet (a black sheet; not a photograph). You'll get used to telling folks why you're seemingly taking a picture of your shoes after every 10 shots.I've seen other reviews where problems with the film were reported (all photos black, colors bad, etc.). I had absolutely none of those problems. In fact, both the camera and film performed flawlessly.The 'official' wedding photographer was quite enamored with what I was doing. She was taking photos with a very nice digital camera with powerful flash, and I'm sure her photos will be treasured by the bride and groom forever. My photos, using the Instax camera, were not digital quality, but everyone had a lot of fun seeing the results instantly. I was accumulating photos - collecting photos in my pocket as I roved around the room, returning every few minutes to drop them off at my table) - and I found the wedding photographer on more than one occasion taking photos of the instant photos on my table.Everyone at the reception loved the instant photos that I was handing out, and the bride and groom loved the stack of about 75 photos that I presented to them the next day. Great memories of a wonderful occasion.This is a great camera and I highly recommend it for fun photography.

This camera is awesome!!So fun and easy to use. I got the ice blue color, which is such a nice light blue color. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves to take pictures.The pictures come out instantly!! So many different film designs to choose from!! I started by choosing the white film and it is super clean and crisp. But if you do want to get this camera, just note that the pictures do not come out crystal clear. (they have a nostalgia type of tint to it.)personally, I like the way the pictures come out. Many different colors to choose from! Difference between the mini 8 and 9: the 9 has the selfie mirror implanted in the camera, (so you can see yourself when taking selfies). for the mini 8 you have to buy the selfie mirror separately. also, the mini 9 is painted a bit differently, than the 8. The 8 has more of a glossy shine, and the 9 is more of a rough paint texture. which I like better than the 8. Although, the colors of the 8 in my opinion are more pretty and they have nice pale, pastel colors. But if you like more bright, and bold colors go for the 9. But there is not much of a difference of the 8 and the 9. But overall i love my camera. (p.s. comes with detailed, easy to use instructions, and a bonus sticker. changing out the film is so easy too. Great as a gift, and great for kids!! I just love it so so much!!( this review was written by my 12 year old daughter)

I had an Instax mini 9 for years and used it so many times the flash gradually became dimmer. Then I bought a mini 12. The dark setting on the 12 was too dark and the next lighter setting was too light for me. I waited and thought maybe I just wasn’t used to the new camera yet. But the results were the same; for me, the pictures were either too dark or too light, no in-between setting available.My old mini 9 was perfect so I was glad it was still available (on Amazon, of course). My former mini 9 was “Ice Blue” color. For the new one, I chose “cobalt Blue,” and I’m so glad I did. This camera is SO BEAUTIFUL!!

The camera is so easy to use. The cartridges easily slide into the back and line up with the yellow guide on the back of the camera. Then you're good to take pictures. There's even a little counter to tell you how many pictures you have left in the cartridge, similar to a disposable camera if you've ever used one of those.I've used it with the close up lense and without it and it took amazing pictures both times. There is a little light on top of the lens that tells you where to turn the exposure settings to for optimal pictures and I haven't had any problems with it.The unit feels extremely durable. It's one piece of plastic and feels like it isn't going to fall apart anytime soon and will last for years to come.Definitely worth the $50 price tag, although I wish that the refills were a little bit cheaper, because it's about $0.60 to $1.00 per picture at this point, which is way more expensive than just going to the store and getting some prints. I guess it's more for the novelty of having Polaroid-type pictures.In summary, it's so simple that I doubt anyone would have trouble using it. Shots from the viewfinder are lines up perfectly, and same for the selfie mirror, so if you were worried about not having a screen to check the picture, you really don't need it. It's durable and will last, but it's a little pricey so use it sparingly!