Fujifilm Instax Mini 9

Instant film is a lot of fun. You can snap a picture, watch it develop before your eyes, and immediately hand it off to a friend (or stranger), stick it on a fridge, or tack it up on a bulletin board.

Fun to use; Powered by AA batteries; Optical viewfinder; Selfie mirror; Includes macro adapter; Color and black-and-white film available; Lots of color options; Inexpensive

Not fully automatic; No tripod socket; Shutter placement makes landscape shooting uncomfortable

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Review

Fujifilm didn't make many changes when it rolled out the Instax Mini 9 ($69.95), the replacement for its former entry-level instant camera, the Mini 8. The only difference on the body is the welcome addition of a selfie mirror. You also get a clip-on macro adapter for close-up shots, and the camera is available in a different array of color options. This update is enough to make the Mini 9 our Editors' Choice for low-cost instant cameras. Design The Mini 9 ($59.95 at Walmart) measures 4.7 by 4.6 by 2.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 10.8 ounces. Its edges are rounded, with no sharp angles, giving it a very friendly look. We received a Lime Green camera for review, but you can also get it in Cobalt Blue, Flamingo Pink, Ice Blue, and Smokey White. It has a built-in flash, which always fires when you take a photo, and is powered by two AA batteries. Similar Products Fujifilm Instax Mini 8       Read Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Review Fujifilm ...

Whether you're looking for a new creative outlet or just want to share physical images with friends and family, Fujifilm's affordable Instax Mini 9 camera delivers.

Fun to use; Powered by AA batteries; Optical viewfinder; Selfie mirror; Includes macro adapter; Color and black-and-white film available; Lots of color options; Inexpensive

Not fully automatic; No tripod socket; Shutter placement makes landscape shooting uncomfortable

Instant film cameras are fun little toys to have around. They're easy to use and you get a printed photo on the spot with that iconic retro look that we try to recreate in our social apps.

Cost per photo isn't very economical; Pictures lack clarity; Exposure isn't always accurate

Photo filters are quite the rage these days on social media, and more often than not, we use them to give our photos a retro effect. Riding this wave is Fujifilm with its range of Instax cameras that brings the old-school polaroid cameras into the hands of the millennials.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Review

These days, instant cameras are all the rage. What was once a popular trend back in the 70's and 80's, has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Some of this has to do with the similarities between the old-school Polaroid and modern social media apps like Instagram.