Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Review

With an excellent, easy-to-use app, the Instax Mini LiPlay gets hybrid instant cameras right.

When I first heard the rumors of the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay, I admittedly groaned. In my opinion, the company's last attempt at fusing digital and analog together was subpar. But with their second attempt in the form of the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay, I'm pleasantly surprised and shocked.

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera Review

Instax cameras can be pretty fun. But as more and more have hit the market, it's been tougher to choose between them. Some have compelling shooting features; others are aimed more at higher quality prints. Where does that leave the average user It can be hard to tell.

Instagram Is Ruining Instant Photography-The Instax Mini LiPlay Is Proof

There's a reason instant cameras died the first time around: They're unwieldy, the film is expensive, and even if you're a great photographer, you're going to have a ton of overexposed or blurry snaps in which no one looks good.

Hands-On with the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay

Fujifilm recently announced a new camera in the Instax lineup, the Instax Mini LiPlay . This camera is the first in the Instax Mini line-up to blend digital capture with instant prints. Providing you the ability to capture, then print the images you want to print.

Fujifilm’s Hybrid Instant Camera and Printer Really Stax Up

Fujifilm's latest instant camera offers the best of both Instax worlds: It's an instant camera and printer in one.

Instagram Is Ruining Instant Photography And The Instax Mini LiPlay Is Proof

There's a reason instant cameras died the first time around: They're unwieldy, the film is expensive, and even if you're a great photographer, you're going to have a ton of overexposed or blurry snaps in which no one looks good.

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay

It's an evolution of the part camera, part portable printer Fujifilm Instax SQ20 , only in a much smaller package, so you don't have to think twice about taking it with you when leaving the house.

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Review

Fuji's smallest, lightest instant camera ever is more of a digital camera with a built-in printer, albeit one that still uses Instax format film. You compose with an LCD screen, not a viewfinder, and if your shots don't look too hot you don't have to print them, which is less wasteful - if not quite as charming as a true instant camera. The digital versions it saves aren't particularly detailed or high quality, but audio recordings add extra novelty, and its smartphone companion app is second-to-none. No other Instax can slip into a pocket like the LiPlay can, and it's reasonably priced too. It's not perfect, but it is the best hybrid around right now.