No, Fujifilm hasn’t come up with a real-world version of Harry Potter’s moving portraits – but the new Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the next best thing. This hybrid instant camera can record 15-second long videos and ‘print’ them to Instax film using QR codes. Previously only announced for Japan, Fuji has now confirmed more worldwide availability.
The deliciously retro styling mimics the firm’s 1965 Fujica Single-8 camera, with a vertical grip design and manual dials at the sides – only with modern touches like an LCD monitor at the rear for composing shots. There’s also built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sharing files to a smartphone.
It’s still an Instax camera underneath, with the ability to spit out Instax Mini photos from a slot in the top. You trigger a print by twisting a lever that should feel like you’re winding the film on an analogue camera.
Holding down the multi-function shutter button instead of just pressing it will automatically record a 15-second video clip. A unique ‘Eras’ dial, spanning from 1930-2020 in ten year jumps, then replicates the look of classic cameras from the period. Pick 1960s and your vids will look like Super 8 footage, complete with audio effects like spinning film reels. 1980 mimics the look of a 35mm colour negative, while 2010 aims for Instagram-style poppy processing.
Clips can be played back on the rear display, or pick an individual frame to print, with an embedded QR code letting anyone scan to watch the vid on their own device. Footage should live on Fuji’s servers for two years, at which point you’ll want to download ’em for long-term keeping.
You’ll be able to trick out the Instax Mini Evo Cinema with optional attachments that turn the rear screen into an electronic viewfinder, and add a more prominent vertical grip.
Technical details point to it using similar hardware to Fuji’s other hybrid instant cameras, with a 5MP, 1/5in sensor and single AF 28mm lens. The Instax Mini Evo Cinema will go on sale in the UK from January 28 and the US shortly after, with prices starting at £330 / $410.
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This article was originally published on 8 January 2026. Updated 14 January with UK and US launch details.
