The instax™ camera and printer Christmas gift guide
Christmas lists have a habit of growing fast. There's always one person who's impossible to buy for, and a group chat asking for ideas again. A gift they can shoot with, print with and keep giving from is a safe bet.
This guide answers the questions people ask most when shopping for instax™. Quick answers come first, with the detail underneath.
Quick answers before you shop
What's the best instax™ camera to gift this Christmas?
For most people, it's the instax mini 13™. It's easy to use straight out of the box, it comes in five colours, and its self-timer has 2-second and 10-second options, so whoever's holding it gets to be in the photo too. It takes instax™ mini film (sold separately), and a print comes out after every shot.
How much do instax™ cameras and printers cost?
The instax mini 13™ and instax SQUARE 2™ instant cameras both come in under £100. The instax mini Link 3™ and instax Link WIDE 2™ smartphone printers and the instax Pal 2™ digital camera sit between £100 and £150, and the instax mini Evo™ hybrid camera is the premium pick, between £150 and £200. Check each product page for the latest price. Film is sold separately in packs, so budget for a pack or two on top.
Is an instax™ camera the best Christmas gift for a teenager?
It's a strong contender. Most teens already take loads of photos, and an instax™ instant camera lets them capture the moment and hand a print straight to a friend. The instax mini 13™ is light, colourful and simple enough to start using on Christmas morning. For a teen who'd rather pick their best phone shots to print, the instax mini Link 3™ smartphone printer is a great alternative.
What's the best instax™ gift for a photographer?
Go for the instax Link WIDE 2™. It prints onto instax™ WIDE film from a phone, or from a Mac or PC using downloadable driver software, so shots edited on a laptop can go straight to print. Pair it with the instax Pal 2™, a pocket-sized digital camera that sends shots straight to it for printing.
Where can you buy an instax™ camera?
You can buy an instax™ camera from the Fujifilm eShop and from UK retailers, and each product page on instax.co.uk lists where it's stocked. The instax mini 13™, instax Link WIDE 2™, instax Pal 2™ and instax mini Link 3™ are available now, and the instax SQUARE 2™ is available from 28 October.
Instant cameras for capturing the moment
Twist the lens on the instax mini 13™ to switch it on, twist further for Close-up mode, and the camera sorts out exposure and flash by itself. A built-in selfie mirror helps with framing. Dreamy Purple, Frost Blue, Candy Pink, Lagoon Green and Clay White cover every vibe.
Shopping for someone with a carefully styled shelf and a feed to match? The instax SQUARE 2™ instant camera arrives on 28 October and shoots onto instax™ SQUARE film. Warm, cool and neutral colour filters let them set the mood of a print before they press the shutter.
Smartphone printer gifts
Some people already carry their favourite camera in their pocket. For them, a smartphone printer is the gift that prints those photos on the spot, ready to hand over.
The instax Link WIDE 2™ prints onto instax™ WIDE film, the biggest format in the range, so group shots and big views get the room they need. The Photo Mixer™ feature in the instax Link WIDE™ app builds collage-style layouts from a handful of photos, and you can remix them up to five times before printing. It comes in Duo Beige or Duo Blue.
For a smaller gift, the instax mini Link 3™ prints credit-card-sized instax™ mini photos straight from a phone. It suits anyone who likes to print little and often, whether that's a photo for a friend's birthday card or a run of prints from a weekend away.
A gift for someone always on the go: instax Pal 2™
Know someone who's always out, whether it's a gig or a day trip? The instax Pal 2™ is a palm-sized digital camera that weighs around 87g, so it slips into a pocket without a second thought. It's easy to pick up and shoot, with a viewfinder for framing and a 1.0-inch LCD screen for checking shots as they go. Five filter themes, six effects in each, and instax Animation™ for flipbook-style clips give them plenty to play with. It doesn't print by itself, but it pairs with either printer above (sold separately), so their favourite shots can go from screen to print.
The hybrid gift: instax mini Evo 2™
Planning a statement present? The instax mini Evo 2™ is new to the instax™ range. It's a hybrid camera with a 4.5-inch touch panel screen, so they can look back over every shot and choose which ones to print. Nothing prints until they decide it should, which means less film spent on blinks and half-smiles. Keep an eye on the instax™ cameras page for on sale news.
Personalised photo gifts made with instax™ prints
Personalised photo gifts don't need a big spend. If you already own an instax™ camera or printer, some of the most thoughtful presents are a few prints and a good pen.
Try printing one photo for every month you've spent together this year and slotting them into a small album. Write a short note in the border at the bottom of each print, so the message sits right under the moment. A magnetic frame keeps a favourite print on the fridge, and a slim ledge holds a whole row of them on a shelf. You'll find albums and frames in the instax™ accessories range.
Wrapping up a camera? Add an instax™ film multi-pack (sold separately) so they can start shooting on Christmas Day. Just match the film format to the device. Browse formats and frame styles on the instax™ film page or pick up packs from the eShop.
Family Christmas photos worth printing
Family Christmas photos tend to happen in the same couple of spots: by the tree and round the table. With a self-timer, nobody has to sit out of the shot. Set the instax mini 13™ to its 10-second option, rest it on a shelf, use the wedge on the wrist strap to angle it up and get the whole family in.
Prints from the day make quick gifts for relatives who couldn't be there. Tuck one into a card with a line written at the bottom, or print a WIDE family photo on the instax Link WIDE 2™ for someone's mantelpiece frame. For more festive ideas, see how to make your merry moments pop with instax™ this Christmas.
instax™ Black Friday: what to know
There's no single instax™ Black Friday sale this year. Instead, offers run right through the festive season, from 13 November to 4 January, and you'll find them all on the instax™ promotions page. A few worth knowing about:
- £10 off the instax SQUARE 2™
- £25 off the instax mini Link 3™
- £40 off the instax SQUARE Link™ smartphone printer
- £20 off the instax WIDE Evo™ hybrid camera
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Ready to shop?
Pick the camera or printer, add a pack of film, and they'll have their first print in hand before the turkey's out of the oven. Still deciding? Compare instax™ cameras and printers side by side or find a stockist near you.
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