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Model:
16812493/16745183
SKU:
6494388
$234.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 565 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the instax mini Evo Instant Film Camera, especially the camera quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the overall performance, filters, design, and various features. Some customers have expressed concerns about film waste, battery life, and the price point relative to the quality.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    mini evo review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really fun camera to use! Lighting is super important for getting better looking photos. While it does have a built-in flash for night or indoor shots, the lighting in your environment still makes a big difference. Adjusting the exposure setting before taking a photo is also very helpful. I love how easy it is to use and how it fits into almost any bag or purse I’m wearing. Overall, this camera is perfect for fun, everyday moments but if I want a higher quality photo, I use my phone or my Canon

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very fun!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It´s a fun camera to take with you. It has many different options to take photos with filters that you can mix. The prints are of good quality. The only con is that you cannot send the photos to your phone if you don´t print them first (I guess it is so you have to purchase more film). Very good overall. And, again, very very fun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Portable printer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me start off by saying that I might use this differently than everyone else looking to purchase. I have a Samsung Zfold 6 and I am very satisfied with the camera. I take normal pictures, and then after i see them, I decide. "I would love to keep this physically." So then I turn on the camera and use the app to print my photos. The photos come out wonderfully. I am also able to adjust the image in the app before I print it. Adding filters or etc. It gets my job done, and it does it well. Loses a star for being $200.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera!!! Bought it for my gf very satisfied and a modern retro camera that can also connect to your phone!! Love the look and not a bad price!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good gift for your significant other

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fun to use, the vintage style is very well executed and has some great lens styles. Very well made and unique for the price point and even has some nice features like connecting via app and being able to print some pictures taken previously from your phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Old Meets New

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a good combo of old tech meets tech. Takes sometime to get the hang of it, but once you do, it fun. I love that I can print pictures on the spot, but also choose if I want print them or not. I like being able to connet my phone and print photo taken on my phone too. The downsizes are, for the price I wish it came with some film. Also its made of mostly pastic which makes it felt like a toy sometime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s good!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera quality isn’t great but it has a bunch of fun filters and having the option to pick and choose which pictures to print and being able to print any picture from your phone makes it a good purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I wish it had more chonk but it's pretty dope.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would give this item a 4.5 if possible. The only thing I'm really missing with this camera is that it's very light. I wish it had a little bit of that chonky weight to it to give it that camera feel. Also, the screen is lower quality than the images, and it's a bit difficult to really see what's going to come out of it. The printing from your phone quality, freakin mint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Turning Moments Into Meaningful Memories

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Instax Mini Evo because it lets me take photos without rushing to print. I can choose only the moments that matter, which saves film and makes each print feel special. The retro look is a bonus, the quality is great for instant photos, and being able to print from my phone is a game-changer. It’s fun, thoughtful, and perfect for keeping memories real—not just on my camera roll

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this as a gift for my sister and she loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great concept and style. Could use more mpxls.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unique camera that allows you to store a digital capture and send it to your phone/tablet or print in camera. It also allows printing of camera phone pics - a great novelty. Not much digital fidelity at 5 megapixels but the film and processing filters make for some artistic prints. Would be a 5 star item if the chip was larger. A bit expensive for the quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty aight

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like how I take pictures and chose which one to print. Better than the usual polaroids you can get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wanted it, got it.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cute idea, but the battery dies quickly, and even though it was fun to use, I am likely going to return it. There is no view finder so pictures are hit or miss and they come out dark (even with the flash). I like the print from phone feature, and the color of the camera is vintage and unique. Overall, great product. Just not for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    High quality but printer speed is little bit slow

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using 5 weeks . The benefits: easy to use , multi lens mods and high quality. The disadvantages: hard to open back side I’ve scared to open every time it is little bit sencetive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was trying to get this gadget for quite a while, finally got my hamds on this one. Really works well amd the prints are of great quality. The plus point is it can be used either way take pic or print from the phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    An Interesting Hybrid Camera...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    so much better than the previous analog only cameras. It's actually more a printer than a camera but it gives you lots of flexibility. When you press the shutter button it does not mean a waste of film. It's a hybrid so the shot gets saved to memory. That allows you to pick only the photos you want printed. THAT! is a big deal in instant camera technology. You can also print the photos you take with your cell phone. How nice is that! This is the best of its breed so far. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good and fun camera. The quality of pictures taken are decent considering its a polaroid camera. But the option to print pictures from your phone makes up for it, methinks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera is Mid

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What makes it great is that you can choose which pictures to print. But the camera does not take good quality pictures, especially in well lit areas, the sensor seems to struggle with too much light. 4 stars because it prints well if you transfer pictures from your phone via the app. With that being said you can save on a nice portable printer and just print pictures from your phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good good quality easy to use and very good….

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cute gift

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera. Good resolution images. Sleek design

    I would recommend this to a friend