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August 2, 2015
My love for Instax Mini 8 Fujifilm!
instax mini 8 fuji film camera review
with my fav blogger Nina <3 whatninaspotted.com

If you following me ( I am sure you do 😉 on Instagram,  you will know, I am proud owner of this stunning baby blue Fuji Film Instax Mini 8. It is my baby now, I am taking the camera with me anywhere, I got cute bag for it as well. I love the idea of Instax. Years ago, I wanted the real Polaroid badly. I kind of grew off that over years not being able to afford one, but now my teenage dream come true! I am designer, a creative person and I know how much digital images took over the traditional way of photography.  I am the traditionalist, I love reading books and getting inspired from them rather Pinterest. Today, we have selfies, million apps where we can re-touch images etc.  Here is the reality. You can’t delete them and then recover them like on phone or computer, you can’t re-touch them either. And this is the beauty of Instax Mini 8, it’s the traditional way of making memories. This is a special camera, for a special moments. Today, I wanted to show you the camera closer.

instax mini 8 fuji film camera review  My journey with Fuji Film Instax Mini 8*,  began about a month ago. Me and John were the first people to see how it works when my parcel arrived! btw. he is behind the lovely pictures of me holding instax! I have managed to pretty much destroy the first film, as I opened to check if I put them film correctly! As if I did it!! Yes, I did! Idiot me sometimes, I would blame the blond hair underneath my pink for that. Once, I have learned how to work the camera and the film, I have the best time ever having fun with it.  The first photos didn’t worked well, so sadly I won’t show you them but here I wanted to share with you my experience, so if you lucky to get your hands on this stunning camera, follow this few steps and advises, so you will make best of your little baby! 

1.     Do not open the film once inserted. Don’t make the same mistake as I did.
2.       To insert the film is easy, open the package and you will have coloured rectangle- the same  rectangle is inside the camera. You won’t miss that.
3.       The first photo is the plastic cover so don’t get too excited 😉 I did ha! J
4.       Check the options in front and set camera to the current lighting conditions, as failing that, may cause your photos to be either to light, or too dark.
5.       Invest in camera bag. It’s not just a cute bag, but also it protects the camera of getting dirty or getting damaged.
6.       After taking photo, no need to shake it, keep it in a dark and warm place for a better effect. Your pocket for example.
7.       I found, I that taking photos in large open spaces, (sea, mountains etc.) the camera may not catch the background as you wish. Just consider that.
8.       It’s a traditional way of taking images. They great realistic photos but don’t expect a DLRS quality photographs as the camera it’s too small and the mechanics its simply different to the HD staff. If you want your HD photos to be printed, consider to buy the actual printer for that. ( Officially on my wish list now) !!
9.       Last thing, when buying the camera consider Amazon->Instax Mini 8 over Urban Outfitters, as I found it cheaper. Although, I learned that if you have a problem is easy to get exchanged from John Lewis & Urban Outfitters than Amazon. You can also buy with amazing deal on PolarSnap.
10.   One package of film contains 2 x 10. If you head to Amazon and type: Instax Mini 8 film you will get them for as little as £13 something.  
instax mini 8 fuji film camera review
instax mini 8 baby blue
instax mini 8 baby blue
I have put all my instax into Primark sirplay board and hung on wall above my bed
I love my Instax! Wherever I am taking it, I make people smile! Honestly! The moment when the photograph is printed right in front of you, and then the excitement of the photo is developing
. I have not been in a room when the camera gone unnoticed! People smile to me and ask questions about the camera, everyone want to keep the lil cute print as well! This is worth every penny you will spend on it. I also noticed that Instax become a trend in Instagram. Just check out this hashtag #instaxmini ! So many bloggers are using it now. I think this is a must have for every blogger the same as blogger planner! You just have to have it, don’t you? If you are already proud owner of this cute baby or planning to get one, why don’t you join FujiInstaxUK ? These guys have the best inspirations and advises on your camera! Come on give them a Thumbs UP! 🙂 

 

I have gathered all my favourite images for you to see how I love my Instax Mini 8! 
instax mini 8 baby blue
instax mini 8 baby blue
instax mini 8 baby blue

 
My favourite instax photos <3 Instax Mini 8 Fuji Film
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  1. Tami

    Love your blog. Just ordered my first mini 8 today (in grape). Any suggestions that you can help me with that you learned as you used your camera. Any help would be very gratefully appreciated. You are awesome! Pls keep up your blog and hugs from Florida!

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  3. swag0709 Aj

    thank you for all the inforrmation im geting one tomorrow and i just wanted to know a little about it i find it more cheap n amazon but if your willing to spend 100+$ on a camera like she said anything like walmart,target,micheals,and urban outfitters so buy st your price

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  12. Laura Hartley

    Ahh this is so cute! I am absolutely desperate for one of these cameras but I'm worried but able to keep up with the cost of film :/ I love what you said at the beginning about not being able to change these photos once you've taken them – I think that's something very important in this day and age! I hope you continue to take many great photos 🙂

    Laura @ What's Hot?

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  14. Leonie Wilson

    Oh I love these cameras so much! I have an original polaroid camera but its impossible to find film for it anymore so it just sits on my self looking cute. I've been dropping hint for one of these for my brithday so lets hope someone picked up on it haha ! the white bag for it so SO CUTE as well. I'd carry this camera everywhere <3 – Leonie | http://www.missleoniewilson.com

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  15. Sam

    I've seen that a lot of people have these and I don't blame them! I have always wanted a polaroid camera since I was little, and these Instax Mini's are just so so cute!!

    Sam xx
    knockoutcouture.blogspot.co.uk

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  26. Mode Lily

    I love love the idea! I really want one as well and I adore the pastel colour of your Instax. My sister made me a photo book of my wedding and everyones wishes on the day of my wedding which she wouldnt be able to do so without a gadget like this! I love your little display as well, very classy!

    Dash xx
    Mode Lily

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  27. Leesha Starr

    I've wanted a camera like this for a while but the best ones are out of my price range for something I'd just mess around with. This one looks great though. I want a memory board with pictures too :'(

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