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@kyube5459

Жыл бұрын

Can you also review leica vs the new instax mini 12?

@anusheyjaved8788

Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this camera Or mini 40 I’m upgrading from my 11

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@anusheyjaved8788 why are you upgrading? they're almost identical. I'd stick with the 11 and buy more film

@Mingzhe583

Жыл бұрын

Can you do Instax mini 12 vs mini 40

Thanks for reviewing cameras that regular people buy instead of being like other KZreadrs who review the expensive gear only pros can afford. Respect.

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I try to cover all the interesting stuff from the budget to the high-end! Glad you enjoy the coverage...

@Sabundy

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's so fantastic that Gordon covers everything at every price point ☺️

@ducksauce0074

Жыл бұрын

Stop hating dummy. Just accept the fact his demographics sremt ypu

My daughter has an older version of this that I got her for Christmas a few years ago. She still loves it. This new one will make for a nice upgrade this Christmas, and maybe perhaps time to introduce my younger ones to it, as well.

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

im really digging the instax 12. the brightness makes my photos have an ominous aesthetic

I just sold my 11 yesterday and I just found out that they released a 12. Will definitely buy one!

I have the 11 that my sister gave me because she likes the printer better. I love the 11 it’s so much better than the 8 I use to have. I just hate opening that selfie lens because mine never likes to pop out. I almost broke it but luckily was able to pop it back into place. I’m glad they fixed that in this one and that you can line things up better. Still not sure if it’s worth upgrading to though. Great review! ☺️

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, little things like making the selfie mode easier to deploy make a big difference! I remember having to carry those little clip on lens adapters, urgh!

I was waiting for this to upgrade from my instax 11, but after seeing you have to twist the knob to turn it on and off on the 12 vs just pressing the button then pressing the lens down to turn on and off on the 11. I’m gonna definitely stick with my mini 11

This was such a good review and I could make a decision within minutes of watching this. Thank you 📷

I’m really glad you mentioned the app! I have mini, square, and wide cameras and always struggle scanning them with my phone!! This is so cool! Always enjoy your reviews!!

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! let me know what you think of the app, it's available now...

@KarySchump

Жыл бұрын

I just downloaded it! I’ll scan some photos later and let you know!

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@KarySchump cool, I'll be interested to hear what you think of the anti-reflection feature...

You should give the Mini 90 a try, if you use the modes correctly it doesn’t over expose bright images.

Fuji could even add a variable aperture for exposures outdoors - that might be easier than getting the shutter to move faster. It doesn't have to include aperture blades; a black sheet with a hole in it that moves into the optical path would suffice

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, some kind of bright weather switch.

@OutdoorsIQ

Жыл бұрын

Till then maybe use a filter

Omg las fotos en la nueva versión salen con mejor calidad, aunque se ven increíbles, me quedo con la 11 porque casi no le he dado tanto uso y me gustan como quedan, por el acabado se ven más instantaneas🥺

Thanks for imparting knowledge with clarity!

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I was just making up my mind to get the instax mini 11, and they decide to release the mini 12! I'm not certain if it will be soon release in Chile as well, instant photography isn't as popular here yet, and quite expensive too. Thank you so much for you review (: and I loved your selfies! pretty vibrant, nice colors and the bubbles one.. awesome!

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@luzzz5439

Жыл бұрын

soy de chile !!! Acaba de llegar :)

@belenvallejosbarra1400

Жыл бұрын

@@luzzz5439 Ay si! revisé la página de Instax y ya está disponible! jaja que emoción! 😍

thank you for reviewing these cameras. I was debating on which one to get because I’m definitely going to get a Polaroid camera so thank you again for all the information! Also thank you for letting me know on sunny days the pictures don’t come out right .I just have one quick question is the 11 or 12waterproof? Or are they all waterproof?

@Canit-

Жыл бұрын

None of them are waterproof. Actually there's no instant camera in the market that is waterproof.

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

As Canit says, none of them are waterproof.

The manual control in why I love the mini 9 to use in walks in the city

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is useful for a little manual override, but still over-exposes bright scenes I find.

My mini 11 just stopped working literally yesterday so I went to target today to get the 12. I haven't opened it yet because I found on offerup a mini 11 for $40, but this video helped sell me on the 12 lol

Thinking of buying one for my upcoming Disney World trip :) thanks for this review!

@cameralabs

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, have fun!

It's still better than polaroid... You have to be on the surface of the Sun to get a good picture

Great review! Thank you

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Would you suggest mini 12 or evo

Thanks I just splurged on it!!!

For the mini 12 does it still adjust exposure automatically? I was leaning towards the 9 because the photos look more similar to old school Polaroids but those are hard to find

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the 12 is full Auto. I said this in the review.

Hi Gordon. Will you release the on depth review for OM System OM-5?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Not now, it's too late for a review video to get enough views.

Excellent review!

@cameralabs

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

A tip I've picked up for outdoor shots (using Mini 9) is to tape over the flash, and to play around with the settings instead of going with what the camera suggests. A bit of a learning curve, but I've managed to get some decent shots this way with some practice. The 11 and 12 makes this more challenging, but I am wondering how much of a difference outdoor photos would have if the flash were at least taped?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

The flash only has an effect on subjects within about 2m, so if the subject is further, like a landscape, it makes no difference if it's taped or not.

@KristiChan1

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs I've found this to be true, so long as it's a wide open landscape. I've had scenic photos go dark because a hint of foreground (it wasn't even in the two meter range!). Still love these cameras, but definitely a learning curve in what they're capable of. Edit: But then again, it's probably because of the Mini 9. Sounds like maybe it's not as prominent in the 11/12 since they're automatic.

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@KristiChan1 yes, the exposure control on the 9 was different.

great invention. most photos on smartphones are never developed and are lost

Thank You, that's a nice review about instax mini12...Might be a silly question since I'm a newbie with those type of cameras, but is it possible to change a cartridge, for example from color film to a monochrome before all 10 shots are taken and then put it back in? :) Thanks

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No, sadly you can't swap carts mid-way, it would ruin the rest of the prints.

@blacktrouble2009

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks, that’s useful!

@rahulgandhi1694

7 ай бұрын

@@blacktrouble2009how much does one cartridge cost you. Like all 10 fimls? What’s the cheapest way to buy thise

6:20 washed out looked does look better on the left from the old one. the flash catch light in the eye is bigger and more attractive on the left as well. is the flash unit different?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

No, I think it's the same flash unit BUT the 12 now reduces the power a tad when set to closeup mode.

i really like the look of mini 90 but is it even close to 12? i like the basic look in cameras and this whole toyish look doesn't suit me too much. or is 40 better than 90 and should i get it instead?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

The print quality is essentially the same on them all, so buy the body you most like the look of. I've reviewed the 40, so check that video out as well.

Do the instax mini12 photos still come out with a vintage, fuzzy Polaroid finish or are the photos very sharp and clean now.. ?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I show a selection in the video, the quality is the same as the 11 and 9

God I wish Fujifilm would make an Instax camera for photo nerds with manual controls and wide aperture. Frustrating that you can only get this from people who manually splice Instax and medium format cameras together on the other side of the planet (I live in norway).

@meatbag6370

Жыл бұрын

That's why I bought mini 90

@angelicalandichoph

Жыл бұрын

You’re looking for mini 90

@pioneerz450

Жыл бұрын

Get ready. Google NONS SL660

@just_eirik

Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? Mini 90 is not what I was describing. I mean an instax camera with manual shutter speed and aperture control a WIDE aperture! F12 is not wide y’all.

I’m going on holiday and was planning on getting one of these cameras for the trip, but now I’m worried all my photos will be overexposed due to the weather, anyone have any advice? Is it worth getting the instax printer instead? I just don’t know 😅

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

If you're going somewhere bright and want outdoor daytime photos then I'd get a Mini Link printer instead and shoot with your phone.

I dig the wide printer, but I want a better daily instax mini camera!!! I do not understand why Fuji has yet to create a higher quality Mini Camera ... the Neo 90 was awesome, but after 2 of them giving up the ghost, I went with and 11 and a 40 ... not nearly as good quality!! Maybe I am not the right demographic for them!!!

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean - I think the EVO is their idea of a higher end model now.

@pioneerz450

Жыл бұрын

​@Gordon Laing Recently got an evo. Nice concept but it has issues with lines in the prints. You can tell that it is a hybrid because images do lack the instax dreamyness.

@anujdaniel1771

Жыл бұрын

What happend to the 2 mini 90s you owned? I'm looking to purchase one!🥲

@brineb58

Жыл бұрын

@@anujdaniel1771 After a year or so the battery wouldn't work ... something inside the camera stops working, I even tried a new battery and that didn't help.

I’m confused either to buy Mini 9 or Mini 12, both look good most of my friends have mini 9 and they say it’s good so can u tell which one will be worth the money?

@cameralabs

11 ай бұрын

I detail the minor upgrades in my mini 11 and 12 videos

Thanks Gordon. I didn't know that in time everybody has mobile with camera, there are people who pay so much money 💰 to get instant prints using so 'low tech'! The world 🌍 is full of surprises!

Does 11 and 12 have the same color when taking photos? Or 12 has more colors like not darker i dont really know how to explain

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

The quality is the same - it's down to the film on these analogue models. Same film, same quality and colours.

I will finally buy an instax mini camera but I can‘t decide which one I should choose, maybe the mini 8, 9,11 or 12 I don‘t know which one is better or more worth it

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Each one is slightly better than the last, so 12 is best to date, but 11 is close

@kencarsonfan1

Жыл бұрын

i got the 11 today and it’s so worth itt

Dear sir, May I ask you something. I got a Instax 12 mini for my birthday, but I noticed a little something but I don’t know if it is normal or a problem. But I cannot find an answer anywhere on the internet. When I put the camera on close up mode, and I look trough the lens, I noticed a white corner on the down left corner. Is dat normal? When I switch it back to normal or off mode is disappears. Looking forward to your answer.

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's normal, it's the viewfindetradjusting a bit to compensate for parallax when shooting close vs faraway. You can see a demo of it in my video

Looking for gifts for a budding photographer. Thanks dude. May I suggest with the holidays adding in more affiliate links? I'd actually like to give you a cut but shipping time = I'm gonna pick it up. Film though... We'll need refills I'm sure. TY for a good quick review!

@cameralabs

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for trying to support me! I do have links for Amazon, B&H and WEX, which others would you suggest? PS - hope your budding photographer enjoys it!

Just got the mini 11 for my daughter £57 paid so hopefully she likes it for Christmas ⛄⛄

@cameralabs

8 ай бұрын

Nice! Make sure you budget for film!

@rahulgandhi1694

7 ай бұрын

@@cameralabshow does one budget for film

I have a mini 11, and a mini 26.which seems to work better for me then the 8,9 11,.if you haven't tried a mini 26.something to think about,it has features like the higher. number mini models. 40,70,etc Your review was good.

@cameralabs

10 ай бұрын

I've never heard of the 26! I think it might be for North America market only. It's certainly not in Europe or UK.

@nor4277

9 ай бұрын

@cameralabs I don't know what market sell the fugi 26. I bought one on ebay and one on goodwill autions..the 26 seem to have features of lcd read outs and can turn the flash off etc.I hope you can find one to at least to look at I think I like it better then my 9 and fugi 11 better.

thanks for your review, I am so like this information, so detail, good job❤️

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

You're very weclome!

HI, what one would you say is better the Fujifilm INSTAX mini 2 or Mini 12

@cameralabs

9 ай бұрын

Do you mean mini link 2? That's a printer for your phone. The mini 12 is just a plain camera

I have a Mini 8.

Hi, I want to buy either the Mini 11 or Mini 12 as a gift for a friend. Which one is better, and what are the major differences between them?

@cameralabs

10 ай бұрын

Watch the video and I'll show you!

@satya1535

10 ай бұрын

Thanks... What would you recommend Mini 11 or 12 to buy ??? @@cameralabs

Y my film comes out with black n blue?

Hey I have a question. Is it safe to remove a film while it's being used like when it's half way used ?! Or it would damage the film ?!

@cameralabs

9 ай бұрын

You would ruin the remaining prints

@youngfella1182

9 ай бұрын

@cameralabs Ohh Okayyy. Thank you very much 👍📸

the film for instax mini 11 also compatible with 12 model? Aka do 11 and 12 models use the same film? P. S. Thank you for such useful video 😊

@cameralabs

6 ай бұрын

Yes, if it says instax mini, then it uses the same mini film.

@Dalori_Lada

6 ай бұрын

@@cameralabs awesome! Thank you so much

Hi Gordon, did you try a small ND grad in sunny conditions?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

No, but I once held my sunglasses in front! An ND would certainly help, even a mild one

@dienabou4

4 ай бұрын

@@cameralabswhat is ND? Is camera good for beach/sunny photos? Or just get a digital one and cheap Kodak film camera?

I just bought one and the lens mechanism feels flimsy, like I would have to pay attention not to accidentally Skip "on" to "selfie/ close up mode." Did you have this issue?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Well they're fairly cheap cameras, so it's not going to be super smooth or tough, but no, I wouldn't say it could accidentally slip.

@KeillenDavis

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs I bought a second unit. It is better, but not exactly robust then my first 12 unit. I'm unimpressed with the build quality compared to the 11, I understand it is $10 cheaper than before with more features. I'm gonna keep it, but I'm also going to hold onto my mini 11 (it was my first insta film camera).

What would you suggest, Mini 12 or mini 90? I'm going to purchase my first instant camera!!! :)

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

12

@anujdaniel1771

Жыл бұрын

@Gordon Laing one last question, in what ways do you think the mini 12 is better than mini 90? One main reason could be the price but is there anything else? Thank you :)

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@anujdaniel1771 I cover everything I know in the video!

What do you think about photo quality difference between INSTAX mini 12 vs SQ1?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

They're the same print quality, just different shapes. Check out my reviews of them all

@katbanwro

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs I got the impression that the mini 12 has more colorful pictures (due to the adjustment of the lamp probably). comparing mini 12 and sq1 is it a visible difference?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@katbanwro nope, they're both fully analogue, so no lamp and similar quality. Just different print shapes. These are not digital models with printers. Please watch my reviews of both of them.

Which one is better instax 12, 40 or neo 90?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Just different cases with some extra controls you may or may not use. Same image quality.

what app do you use to scan the photo?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I think I mentioned it in the video

Should i buy the mini 11 or mini 12?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I compare them in the video

I am thinking of buying an intax camera, Can you suggest which mini is good 9 or 11or 12?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video? i compare them all

@bb93462

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs I have but still getting confused..

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@bb93462 The latest one is the best, so if you can afford it, get the 12

@bb93462

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs Okay thankyou ✨

Someone help me. Which should I pick - mini 12, mini 40 or sq1?

@cameralabs

10 ай бұрын

Decide between square and mini, then decide whether cute or vintage ste. Purely personal aesthetics

Can anyone please suggest what model should I get ? Mini 9 ,11 or 12?

@cameralabs

11 ай бұрын

Didn't I compare the differences in this video to help you choose?

THANK YOU FOR THE PRICE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

hello, is there a size difference between 11 and 12?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Not really. I show them side by side in the video

Cool sir

Curry's is selling a deal with a memory card does it take one?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

No, it's not a digital camera, so a memory card will have zero use. Kinda makes Currys seems a bit dim.

is the mini 40 the same as the mini 11 in terms of picture quality?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@leonardoconrado981

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs thank you! I actually watched your vídeo comparing the two after I made the comment

i got that one temu ad when i clicked on this.

if you don't have the mini link, can you use your instax mini camera and take a photo of the picture that you want but it's on a phone. like I put a picture on my phone that I like and I take a photo of that with my camera. does this make sense or am I waffling? 😂

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Are you suggesting taking a photo of your phone screen? That wouldn't work well.

@maggienoodles3333

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs oh ok ty!

Can I use the 11 films in 12 ?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Is this camara is as good as I phone ?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Can an iphone output instant prints? It can if you connect it to an INSATX printer!

I have an SQ6 which I’ve owned for the last two years. It’s so frustrating wasting money on prints that are out of focus or offset to one side. The Instructions are also very unclear.

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

The digital versions or printers let you preview before printing, but some prefer the more random nature of the analogue models. I agree it us frustrating and expensive when they don't work out.

How many megapixels does it have?

@cameralabs

11 ай бұрын

One million. Only kidding. None, it's an analogue film camera.

Just got the instax mini 11 a week ago and now they release the 12 fuck me ahahaha

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

The photo quality is the same

You probably have to avoid photos where sky predominates like in the two last photos shown.

@cameralabs

4 ай бұрын

Yes, although I've just tested the new mini 99 and that resolves those issues

I just bought one but all the photos come out black. Don't know why 😢

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a bad film

@paulvlasakakis2643

Жыл бұрын

same

Can you do Instax mini 12 vs mini 40

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

Same feature differences as 12 vs 11, plus different body style. There you go!

@Mingzhe583

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs but can you compare Instax mini 40 vs Instax mini 12

Mini 12 or mini liplay

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

12

Please suggest me 12 or 11 mini

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I literally compare them here and tell you which is better

@shifashaikh7396

Жыл бұрын

Yeah actually soo I wanted to gift my bestie soo ordered 12

@shifashaikh7396

Жыл бұрын

Hope so I did the right dicision

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

@@shifashaikh7396 great choice, it's the better model if you don't mind spending a bit more.

Been on my list for 1 years but ifthis time if i do good on studies they would buy me one

@cameralabs

Ай бұрын

Good luck with your studies! Make sure they get you film too!

thanks Gordon, I think I will wait for The Lenny Kravitz Ghost Safary Edition

Cann instax camera take a video?

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

no

@angelitasinurat6316

Жыл бұрын

@@cameralabs ok thank you

😮

Dang. Gordy is hot with those selfie

@cameralabs

11 ай бұрын

You better believe it

They didn’t skipped the 10, it already existed

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

I know, I mention this in my Mini 11 review, but for this current series, they effectively skipped from 9 to 11 in terms of evolution, upgrades etc.

Gordon is in a 3 way battle with keanu reeves and Paul Rudd … people who hasn’t age in over 15 years

@cameralabs

Жыл бұрын

OMG, I'll take that! Thanks!

These things depress me, but each to their own.

@theepicpeguin

Жыл бұрын

Why? They are fun little things :)

@marianja_

Жыл бұрын

why?

@marvintpandroid2213

Жыл бұрын

@@marianja_ Because they get used for a few packs of very sub par instant pictures and then end up in landfill, a wifi printer used with a phone is by far a better solution. But, sure, each to their own.

@theepicpeguin

Жыл бұрын

@@marvintpandroid2213 Emphasis on to each their own. different strokes for different folks

@marvintpandroid2213

Жыл бұрын

@@theepicpeguin exactly

Come on, Fuji you can do better than this. I'm tried of being continuously disappointed by this division, which should know better. Don't get me wrong, I shoot several hundreds of instax a year. But I'm getting tired of every camera being more penny pinched every iteration.