But not much has changed since the Instax mini Evo, and the camera is very expensive.
Fuji has also added six film styles and redesigned the print crank and shutter release.
But its not all unicorns and rainbows.
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For the complete breakdown, read my full Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo review.
Other wide format cameras, like the Lomography LomoInstant Wide ($199), cost much less.
There arent many other instant cameras that fall in the same price range.
This is by far the best-looking instant camera Ive tested yet, sporting a minimalist look.
Considering that this camera costs nearly twice as much, its disappointing that this is still an issue.
The Instax Wide Evo has a fixed f/2.4 aperture which performs decently in low-light conditions.
However, the Wide Evo also has a built-in flash to aid in dimly lit environments.
Right next to the lens, youll find the new shutter release button.
Unlike the Instax mini Evo which had two shutter buttons, you get just one here.
While it looks cool, it isnt very practical.
Combined, you get 100 effect combinations for any and all situations.
These can be fun to experiment with.
This is my favorite feature.
It’s a small thing but it makes the user experience a lot better.
The back of the camera is taken up by the 3.5-inch LCD screen and navigation buttons.
All of these give tactile feedback when pressed and are very responsive.
The screen displays useful information, like the filters used.
I would have much preferred regular buttons instead.
And it lets you add a lot more context to your photos.
you might see a few examples of the effects available above.
Ive loved playing with Color Shift and Double Exposures, and the Monochrome filter too.
In the examples above, you’re able to see the cinematic style and the film strip look.
I didnt find them especially exciting but its nice to know the options there.
The Instax Wide Evos low-light performance is decent too.
Here, you could see photos taken by other users worldwide and the shooting prefs.
This could be great for inspiration or if you just like looking at pretty photos.
But you know whats disappointing?
This is similar to Polaroids square film, where you pay approximately $1.12 per print.
The Instax Wide Evo has the joint best battery life with the Instax mini Evo and Instax mini 99.
It combines two things I love: the Instax mini Evo and wide film.
Its crafted beautifully and is comfortable to use.
Alas, the camera isnt perfect.
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