Bringing hybrid capabilities to the Mini Series, the misty white FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera is a sleek camera offering a true mixture of digital and film. The MINI LiPlay records digitally but can output photos on INSTAX MINI film. Also, by recording digitally, you can print whichever images you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. This digital shooting workflow also enables Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone-based control over the camera, along with the ability to print photos from your phone or apply filters and frames to your shots when printing. Also unique to the MINI LiPlay, a dedicated sound recording button is featured, which allows you to record audio and "attach" it to your prints through the use of a QR code, which can be scanned to hear the sounds while viewing. Beyond the hybrid capture-to-print technology, this camera is also characterized by its especially compact and stylish design, along with a fixed wide-angle lens, built-in flash, integrated selfie mirror, and a rear LCD monitor for image composition and printing setup.
Camera design
The hybrid instant camera combines convenient digital image capture with traditional instant film output. This allows you to freely shoot and print whenever you want, or reprint an image as many times as you like. The INSTAX MINI accepts instant film, allowing you to take 6 x 4.5 cm images on a credit card-sized 8.6 x 5.3 cm sheet. The fixed 28mm equivalent lens offers a versatile wide-angle perspective, and the f/2 aperture is great for working in a variety of lighting conditions. The lens also features a 10 cm minimum focal length for working with close-up subjects. The rear 2.7" 230k pixel LCD monitor can be used for composing images, as well as viewing photos and navigating the print menu. The compact design is easy to use and the body incorporates a large shutter release button on the front of the camera. The built-in flash provides additional illumination for work in low light conditions. This light is also used to indicate the self-timer countdown. A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers the camera and supports printing approximately 100 images on a single charge. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to recharge via USB. The internal memory holds approximately 45 still images and a microSD/SDHC memory card slot can be used to expand storage capacity. Re-prints can be made from the camera's internal memory, memory card or from the smartphone's image library.
Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity allows your smartphone to pair with the camera for remote control of your photos, as well as wireless printing of images from your smartphone. A dedicated smartphone app allows you to preview images before printing and add colour frames and filters. The camera has a dedicated voice-recording button and can record audio with each exposure. This sound is linked to a unique QR code on the print and can be played back by scanning the QR code with a smartphone.
