Fujifilm's latest instax camera is a movie/stills hybrid

Fujifilm has unveiled a new instax camera that blends instant prints with short video clips, adding a playful twist to its traditionally stills-only lineup of compact cameras.

Announced in Tokyo on January 7, the instax mini Evo Cinema is the latest model in Fujifilm’s Evo Series of hybrid instant cameras. It captures both stills and video, but its standout trick is turning a moment from a video into an instax print that includes a QR code linking back to the full clip.

Scan the code with a phone and the video plays, giving each print a digital “extra” alongside the physical photo.

The camera also leans into nostalgia with a new Eras Dial, which applies effects inspired by different periods of film and video history.

There are 10 era styles to choose from, ranging from a 1960s 8mm film look to a 1970s TV-style effect, each adjustable in strength.

Some even add subtle sound effects while shooting, making the experience feel more like using an old movie camera than a modern gadget.

That retro theme continues in the design. The mini Evo Cinema features a vertical grip inspired by Fujifilm’s classic Single-8 movie cameras from the 1960s, along with physical dials and a print lever that give it an intentionally hands-on feel.

A companion smartphone app lets users edit clips, stitch short videos together, and print images straight from their phone, so the camera can also be used as a portable instax printer.

We'll update this story once we have local Australian pricing and availability confirmed.