Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 13 Finally Gets It Right, Captures Selfies That Actually Look Good

Fujifilm has just introduced the Instax Mini 13, the latest addition to one of the best selling instant camera lines in the world. It sits comfortably in the palm of your hand from the moment you pick it up, and a metallic silver logo on the front adds a subtle touch of shine without making the whole thing feel fussy or overcomplicated.

Simply twist the lens ring and you’re good to go in one fluid action. Twist it again, and the close-up mode appears, allowing you to take close-up photographs of whatever is directly in front of you. Because of built-in parallax correction, the viewfinder lines up perfectly with the lens, ensuring that everything is centered.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Film Camera – Pastel Blue

• Compact and cute design. Easily twist the lens to turn on and off
• Built-in selfie mirror for easy selfies Close-up mode with parallax correction
• Features automatic exposure and flash control for bright photos that are not “washed-out”

There’s a tiny mirror on the front to help you line up your own pictures perfectly. You have dual timers built in that clock down from two to ten seconds depending on whether you’re taking a group shot or flying solo. Fujifilm also includes a small wedge piece that snaps into the strap and then be used to raise the camera up on a level surface. The countdown will run automatically while you get everything in place. The exposure settings are also automatically adjusted, regardless of the lighting conditions. The flash has its own small control mechanism that performs an excellent job of balancing the results whether you’re in full light or just in the shade.

If you put two regular AA batteries in the bottom, it will print about a hundred times before needing to be replaced. The camera also includes a feature that allows it to turn off after five minutes of inactivity, which helps to extend the battery life. The film loads at the back, just like any other Instax Mini. Each finished print measures approximately 3.5 x 2 inches overall, with a photo area of 2.5 x 1.75 inches. You’ll have to wait around 90 seconds for the colors to appear properly, however if you’re in cool air, it may take a little longer.

There are five colors, including Dreamy Purple, Frost Blue, Candy Pink, Lagoon Green, and Clay White. The camera alone costs $94 MSRP, and Fujifilm is also releasing a new film pack called Pastel Galaxy, which includes sparkling cosmic motifs in ultra delicate pastel tones along the edges. That gives a fun touch to each print. If you scan prints into your phone, you will find that the companion app now does a better job of isolating the image from the background, resulting in cleaner-looking digital copies. Availability begins in late June.
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