It’s 2024, and you’re considering a point-and-shoot camera. Zero judgment here. I miss the good ol’ days of flipping through actual photo albums instead of doom-scrolling on Instagram. You can get back to those days by snagging a Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera (in the ice white color), and it’s the perfect time because it’s on sale. Get it for 24% off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, but hurry while inventory is going strong.
There’s something magical about having a physical photo right in your hand seconds after snapping the shot, and it adds a fun, retro vibe to moments you want to capture and keep. Plus, having an actual picture to hold and display can be so much more satisfying than just another digital file on your phone. I picked one up two years ago for my eight-year-old daughter, and it’s been an instant hit in our household. And now, at its $59 sale price, I’m definitely going to be stocking up on a few to gift ahead of the holiday season.
How the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 works
The delightful Instax Mini 11 throwback comes with a FUJINON 60mm lens and an automatic exposure feature that adjusts the shutter speed for the best shot, even in low light. While the picture quality won’t be as crisp as what your smartphone can capture, it’ll still produce a quality image worthy of slapping on a refrigerator.
If selfies are your thing, this camera has a dedicated Selfie Mode (with a mirror). We set up a DIY photo booth for my daughter’s birthday party with sticker frames so each kid could go home with a photo souvenir, and it was a total hit.
You can opt to make it a set with a range of accessories to buy separately, like a carrying case, a handy strap, those sticker borders I mentioned, and photo albums to hold the memories.
What reviewers are saying
It’s no surprise that the Instax Mini 11 has become a pop culture fave, especially with kids, preteens, and teens. Reviewers rave about the instant gratification it offers. A quick reminder that you’ll need to constantly buy Instax Mini film and AA batteries to keep the camera running — but those minor costs are well worth it for the fun and nostalgia this little camera brings.
If not for you, buy the Instax camera now while it’s on sale and save it as a holiday gift for the budding photog in your life. If you are buying it for someone under the age of 10, you may just have to do a quick tutorial so they don’t waste valuable film on taking pics of floors. (I speak from experience.)
