Compact Camera News

Fujifilm just announced the latest additions to their popular INSTAX line of instant film cameras. Debuting today are the new INSTAX Wide 300; two new color versions of the INSTAX Mini 8 (raspberry and grape); and the INSTAX Mini 90 Neo Classic model in a stylish shade of brown.

Featuring a contemporary design and easier handling, the INSTAX Wide 300 uses large format INSTAX instant film (picture size: 62mmx99mm). The INSTAX WIDE 300 features a real image optical viewfinder (0.37x with target spot) for easier image composition, a lens ring dial with a two-range focus zone setting, automatic exposure control, an LCD exposure counter and a tripod socket for enhanced shooting capabilities.

The INSTAX Wide 300 has a built-in electronic flash that automatically adjusts the light levels (depending on the distance to the subject), a close-up lens adapter for macro shooting (as close as 15.5” from the subject) as well as Fill Flash and Lighten-Darken controls to add high and low-key effects to your images. It uses 4 AA alkaline batteries and measures 188mmx96mmx121mm and weighs just 612 grams. The retail price for the INSTAX Wide 300 is $129.99 and INSTAX film is available in a twin pack of 20 prints for $31.99.

The INSTAX Mini 8 instant film camera will be available in two new colors—raspberry and grape—in addition to pink, blue, yellow, white and black. The fun and easy to use INSTAX Mini 8 offers users a range of features including an improved viewfinder, an automatic exposure measurement for aperture settings and a High-Key mode for brighter photos. It is ideal for parties, weddings, creative projects and selfies. The INSTAX Mini 8 in the new colors will be available in the spring of 2015 for $99.99; the INSTAX Mini film is available in a twin pack of 20 prints for $19.99.

The INSTAX Mini 90 Neo Classic will soon be available in a sophisticated brown and silver finish. It combines a premium build quality with a retro design and offers a full range of functions including a variety of shooting modes, such as Double Exposure and Macro. The new color will be available in the spring of 2015 for $199.99.

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