This week I was fortunate to add to my current camera collection. I was able to purchase a type of camera I have wanted since I was young. I remember seeing this camera first when I was at a sleepover with my cousin and she used a Polaroid camera. Since then I have kind of been obsessed with the look and feel of the photo that it produces. Before purchasing my own instant camera I went to look on Pinterest to get inspiration of what photos I could take and what I could do with them. From this I wrote a list of what I would capture with the camera.
The camera I have brought is the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 in the shade Island Blue. I looked at both the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 and the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 to compare which one was better. I found the camera I have purchased had a selfie mirror already built which would have been an extra purchase if I had purchased the Mini 8, although you can buy filters to create different effects for that camera. However when researching the camera I looked at using out of date film as this creates cool effects which adds to the vintage look.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 70
This camera produces high quality pictures with three different modes; selfie, macro and landscapes with an automatic flash for low lighting shots. It has an automatic exposure control which enables the background and the subject to be captured brightly. You can also set a timer to help capture a shot.
In the box includes the camera, wrist strap, strap rings, CR2 batteries, instruction manual and Fujifilm Instax film which includes 10 shots.
First Photo
Above is the first photo that I took with my Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 instant camera. It was taken outside my grans balcony in Clevedon overlooking Wales. This is one of my favourite views as there is so much to see, such as the sunsets, ships and boats like the Balmoral and on a clear day you can see Wales. When my granddad was alive he use to enjoy spending time taking photos of the ever changing landscape. This was the last time visiting my grans place as she is moving, so I wanted to capture the view and thought this was the perfect opportunity to test my camera. I was pleasantly surprised on how well the photo developed.
Future with My Camera
Future Photo Ideas
- My pets
- Of myself to use as a profile picture
- Boyfriend
- Days out
- Outfits
- Makeup
What to do with them
- Scrapbook
- Pin board
- Polaroid photo bunting
Review
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 instant camera is a stylish vintage way to take photos. It has a modern exterior with the bold colour, selfie mirror and the different shooting modes, yet still in keeping with the traditional instant camera with the view finder and the instant development of photos.
The camera itself doesn't cost too much compared to other models where you have to buy the extras such as Instax Mini film, wrist strap and the selfie mirror separately. The only thing that is costly like many other instant cameras is the film which roughly costs £15 for 20 photos. Due to this it has made me more picky on what to capture and makes sure every shot is perfect before I commit to pressing the button and taking the shot. However as I am only using the camera to capture memories that matter I feel the film last.
I expect the future of instant cameras will have digital viewfinders with an option to edit the photo before you can print. This would alter the meaning of instant cameras, however for now I am happy to have my camera, as it is teaching myself how to become a better photographer by only taking one shot of an object or view rather than multiple shots.
I am amazed at how easy this camera is to use, anyone could use this camera from a novice to professional. Although you can't change the shutter speed and the aperture the quality of the photos that this camera captures is outstanding. The photos appear almost vintage like with the cool colour tones yet catches the depth of field and the detail extremely well.
I would definitely recommend this camera to my friends and family.
4/5 Stars
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