Give your best moments the director’s cut with the instax mini Evo Cinema™
Don’t just document, direct with the instax mini Evo Cinema™. The latest addition to the instax™ family does all the good stuff you expect, taking top-quality instant snaps. But there’s so much more to explore, too.
This is the very first instax™ video camera. That’s right. We’re taking old-school camcorders and giving them a major glow-up.
So, if you’re ready to get in the director’s chair and curate your favourite moments into fun mini movies with all the throwback energy you’ve come to expect from the instax™ range, strap in. Here’s all you need to know about instax mini Evo Cinema™.
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The hybrid instant camera and digital video camera you need in 2026
What can you expect from the instax mini Evo Cinema™?
First up, it’s a truly beautiful hybrid. Iconic instant photography meets video recording in a sleek and compact package that really looks the part. And it delivers.
Just like the other models in the Evo range (like the mini Evo™ and WIDE Evo™), this is a hybrid instant camera, allowing you to get the best parts of analogue instant photos while benefitting from a handy LCD screen so you can review your snap before printing.
Once you’re happy with the results, you can go ahead and press print, resulting in credit-card-size instant photos that capture your moment in all its vibrant glory. Choose your mini instant film design to create the look you’re after, whether it’s an on-theme Photo Slide or bright and playful Confetti.
With the instax mini Evo Cinema™, there’s another element to this technological mash-up. You can record video clips…
How the instax mini Evo Cinema™ is changing the game with CINE video clips
Simply switch your Evo™ to CINE mode and you’re ready to create your filmic masterpiece. The optional viewfinder and tactile dials and switches really add to that authentic movie director feel that makes using the instax mini Evo Cinema™ a unique experience.
You can capture video clips up to 15 seconds long, perfect for documenting special moments, like your bestie blowing out their birthday cake candles or that magical sunset on your honeymoon.
An integrated microphone and speaker mean you can capture sound, too. From the relaxing sound of waves lapping on the shore to the dad joke you’ll never live down. The best part is, that each era provides your video clips with a unique sound quality, for an immersive experience that really evokes the sense of another time.
instax mini Evo Cinema™ video editor app
Want to create a film sequence? With the free mini Evo™ app and Cinema update, you can edit your clips together, transforming it into your very own 30-second movie. You can even add title and credit sequences to give it some drama!
Choose your mood with the Eras dial
As if filming clips with your instax™ hybrid camera wasn’t enough, we’re taking it up a notch. Well, 10 notches around a dial, actually. You might notice that the mini Evo Cinema™ is inspired by 8mm film cameras of the 1960s, and its retro elements don’t end there.
With a turn of the Eras dial, you can step back to a specific decade, from the 1930s to the 2020s. Each decade delivers a signature film filter to embrace the time period’s vibe. Whether you want to give your stills and clips a sophisticated mid-century look or embrace Y2K energy, you can simply turn the dial, point, and shoot.
On top of choosing your decade, you can mix and match a whole host of adjusted levels and expressions. Make every snap and scene completely your own.
Print QR code stills
When it comes to sharing your videos, we have another creative twist up our sleeve. Your mini Evo Cinema™ lets you turn your clip data into a QR code and add it to a still from your video. Scan the QR code and you’ll be taken directly to your film sequence.
Need some inspo? instax mini Evo Cinema™ video creation ideas
With the instax mini Evo Cinema™, your creative opportunities are pretty much endless. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling.
1. Video messages
Why not tuck a QR print into a loved one’s birthday card to send them a link to a personalised video message? It’s a quick and easy way to add a quirky, thoughtful touch to your well wishes.
2. Your year in film
Have you ever tried the ‘one second a day challenge’? You film a single second each day then put it together to create a compilation. It could be daily glimmers, like pouring that first cup of hot coffee in the morning, or significant moments from special occasions, like your sister walking down the aisle or your work bestie receiving an award. Whatever you film, you can piece the clips together to create a nostalgic annual review.
If you don’t feel you can commit to 365 days, you could choose one short film clip from each month and make that into your annual sequence. Alternatively, make a different film compilation sequence for each month.
3. Special moments
Some occasions deserve a little extra documenting. While photos are great, video clips offer a way to encapsulate the experience in full. It could be the first dance at a wedding, your child’s first steps, or your whole family getting the giggles around the table during Christmas dinner.
4. Unique invitations
Make your next party or event pop with unique invitations. Why settle for a DM or standard paper invite when you could make it cinematic? Whether it’s a birthday party, product launch, wedding, or business event, use the QR function to spread the word in an enticing way.
You could film a save the date trailer, dress code reveal, or an intriguing sneak peek. Print a QR still for guests to scan and get the excitement building.
5. Multimedia business cards
If you want to make an impression at networking or business events, make your pitch stand out. Using the QR print function, your instax™ snaps can reveal a brand intro, portfolio run-down, or ad in a fresh and memorable way. What better way for freelancers and creatives to leave a lasting impression?
Your moments, your way
Blending tactile nostalgia with on-trend technology, the instax mini Evo Cinema™ has everything you need to record, share, and reminisce over your best moments in style.
Tell your story in a whole new way with the instax mini Evo Cinema™. This unique hybrid instant camera and video camera puts creative control back in your hands, right where it should be.
