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Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 8 Instant Camera Blue Discontinued by Manufacturer
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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Camera
316photos, fun, film, love this camera, polaroid
+91%
-9%
" ... I love my instax mini camera. ... "
" ... This camera is amazing! ... Takes great vintage looking photos. ... "
" ... We bought this as a fun photo booth alternative for our wedding and it was fantastic. ... Fun idea for a wedding, but you get to keep it afterwards as both a memento and a functional camera!! ... "
" ... So far she has been happy with the pictures she has taken. ... "
" ... Nice little camera for my GF, she loves it! ... "
" ... Pretty neat little camera. ... "
" ... Love this camera ... "
" ... Love my camera! ... "
For Kids
152daughter, kids, loved, fun, birthday
+97%
-3%
" ... My sister uses it all the time. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter’s birthday. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my daughter for her birthday. ... "
" ... My 10 yr old got it for Christmas but everyone loves using it. ... "
" ... My 10 year old loved this . ... "
" ... My daughter and her friends love it! ... "
" ... Daughter loves this, have to remind her that there are no do-overs ... "
" ... my daughter loved it. ... "
As Gift
114birthday, daughter, loves, loved, present
+99%
" ... Bought this for my daughter’s birthday. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my daughter for her birthday. ... "
" ... Bought it for a present and she loved it . ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift. ... "
" ... my daughter loved it. ... "
" ... Such a great gift ... "
" ... Bought for my little sister's birthday. ... "
" ... It's a classic gift and something that can definitely be used for years to come. ... "
Picture Quality
71picture, photos, pictures come, picture quality, white
+82%
-18%
" ... Pictures aren't quite the same quality as an original Polaroid, but these minis are certainly fun to take and display. ... "
" ... Sometimes the images seem to come out over exposed or a little over saturated, but they're always a treat and make for great memories. ... "
" ... Very cute but it's really hard to get a clear image. ... "
" ... especially since I didn't know what I was doing and the first few photos turned out near white. ... "
" ... The pictures come out nice too! ... "
" ... Didn't expect it can take good picture with clarity. ... "
" ... Pictures come out with the quality you'd pretty much expect it to, which isn't mind blowing but still good enough if you get the right lighting. ... Pictures are good enough size to keep in your wallet or to scrapbook with! ... "
" ... It's nice to have an instant, physical copy of pictures in this digital age. ... "
Marketplace
65picture, product, photos, amazon, seller
+88%
-12%
" ... Love it thanks! ... "
" ... just as described ... "
" ... I will say though, everyone ends up looking pretty good in the pictures as a result. ... "
" ... It also has a counter to keep track of how many pictures remain. ... "
" ... Received right on time. ... "
" ... About half the time pictures are almost white. ... "
" ... Bought it for my niece by request. ... "
" ... The pictures come out nice too! ... "
For Fun
63much, camera, easy to use, lots of fun, fun to use
+100%
" ... So much fun! ... "
" ... Fun idea for a wedding, but you get to keep it afterwards as both a memento and a functional camera!! ... "
" ... This has been so much fun for birthdays and other celebrations! ... "
" ... Fun camera, easy to use ... "
" ... So much fun! ... "
" ... I had so much fun playing around with it. ... "
" ... So fun and I always get comments when I take it to events! ... "
" ... Fun to use. ... "
Color
50pictures, dark, photos, white, cute
+82%
-18%
" ... And I love the color! ... "
" ... Ask me if you have questions about the official instax mini colors! ... "
" ... Love the color too ... "
" ... I love the color, it looks just as advertised, and have received many compliments on it. ... "
" ... COLOR IS AMAZING ... "
" ... Also, the colors are awesome too! ... "
" ... especially since I didn't know what I was doing and the first few photos turned out near white. ... "
" ... The color is nice too. ... "
Ease of Use
44easy, cute and easy, simple, super, use
+98%
-2%
" ... It is very easy to use but be aware: you might get an addiction to it! ... "
" ... Easy to use and add more film! ... "
" ... It is very durable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to operated for a beginner who isn't a pro photographer and just wants something simple and good. ... "
" ... Very nice, easy to use. ... "
" ... The guest & her really enjoyed using it, very easy to use. ... "
" ... It works awesome, easy to use and load ... "
" ... It's a very good beginner Polaroid for someone willing to learn! ... "
Product Reliability
43working, year, months, ago, years
+42%
-58%
" ... Camera worked for 6 months tops, now film does not come out. ... "
" ... So it was not working even a second ... "
" ... Broken within days. ... "
" ... Camera broke after 2 months. ... "
" ... Within two uses the camera stopped working. ... "
" ... Stopped taking pictures after only one use! ... "
" ... It stopped working after 6 months and she was told that is usual for this camera. ... "
" ... It worked for a while, then suddenly just stopped. ... "
Product As Described
41picture, photos, exactly, described, pictures come
+93%
-7%
" ... just as described ... "
" ... I will say though, everyone ends up looking pretty good in the pictures as a result. ... "
" ... It also has a counter to keep track of how many pictures remain. ... "
" ... About half the time pictures are almost white. ... "
" ... The pictures come out nice too! ... "
" ... The pictures were awesome, the memories were better. ... "
" ... The photos have that vintage touch to it and it's great being able to hold a picture. ... "
" ... Just always make sure you have it on the right setting before taking the picture! ... "
Delivery
36arrived, fast, expected, delivery, perfect condition
+92%
-8%
" ... Shipped within two days. ... "
" ... Fast shipping and item just as described! ... "
" ... The delivery was quick and hassle free, and the package came in good condition. ... "
" ... Came in perfect condition in unopened box, works perfectly! ... "
" ... Price is great and delivery was awesome. ... "
" ... Received right on time. ... "
" ... Arrived undamaged, and works as expected ... "
" ... The camera came in perfect condition. ... "
Design
36color, super, works great, vintage, fun
+100%
" ... Super cute and she likes it a lot. ... "
" ... Get compliments on it and is really cute to take out anywhere ... "
" ... I love the color, it looks just as advertised, and have received many compliments on it. ... "
" ... Very cute as it's aesthetically pleasing. ... "
" ... The girl loved it. ... "
" ... Super cool and cute. ... "
" ... Good quality, simple design, and it's put big smiles on a lot of faces that deserve smiles, so 1000% worth it. ... "
" ... Very cute color . ... "
Price
30money, worth, cheaper, camera, waste
+73%
-27%
" ... Its way cheaper. ... "
" ... these cameras are the best inta film for the price ... "
" ... It's worth every penny you pay for it. ... "
" ... definitely worth the purchase. ... "
" ... It's cheaper ... "
" ... The price-point is great too making it affordable for almost everyone! ... "
" ... Great camera for the price you pay. ... However, for the price it's a steal. ... "
" ... Much cheaper than anything in stores. ... "
Size
25size, easy to use, compact, carry, bulky
+92%
-8%
" ... I bought a perfect case for it and plan to carry it everywhere. ... "
" ... We purchased this one and bring it everywhere! ... "
" ... I love my Polaroid take it with me almost everywhere. ... "
" ... Great camera and compact ... "
" ... Very cute, convenient, and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is my second Insta mini. ... "
" ... The camera is easy to use and not too bulky. ... "
" ... It takes really good pictures and its wallet sized so it can fit anywhere. ... "
For Travel
21vacation, trips, took, take, taking
+90%
-10%
" ... My daughter love the style of this camera and it was easy to carry around during her school Disney trip. ... "
" ... Took it to my trip to Puerto Rico and all my friends and I took turns taking pics with it! ... "
" ... I bring it with me on trips so I can have a physical memory of my travels. ... "
" ... It has been so durable and has already gone on 2 trips with me. ... "
" ... So cute and they are a hit at every party and on every trip. ... "
" ... I took this with me on a trip with 10 of my best friends. ... We all stayed in the same house together, and I gave everyone free reign of the camera on the duration of the trip. ... "
" ... I'm always taking photos with it on vacation or outings and I love it! ... "
" ... I always take it on vacation. ... "
Water Resistance
16photos, photo, vacation, trip, taking
+81%
-19%
" ... Takes very good shots no matter on the weather. ... "
" ... Took it to my trip to Puerto Rico and all my friends and I took turns taking pics with it! ... "
" ... This appears to be a MUST at every bridal shower/bachelorette party and I've been using it to document some of the best moments in life. ... "
" ... Took it to Africa where I photographed locals and then gave them the pictures. ... "
" ... I'm always taking photos with it on vacation or outings and I love it! ... "
" ... I used this at my baby shower to take pictures of everyone and it worked out great ... "
" ... It's simple to operate, and the settings for outdoor, inside, cloudy, etc throw me off sometimes and I'll take a really washed out picture, but otherwise it's fun. ... "
" ... I used for a baby shower photo booth. ... "
Build Quality
14sturdy, break, broke, adding, use
+71%
-29%
" ... It's sturdy and very durable. ... "
" ... Didn't break so it's pretty durable for a clutz like me! ... "
" ... The camera it very sturdy and simple enough for people of all ages to use. ... "
" ... The body of the camera seems sturdy and we haven't had any mechanical issues. ... "
" ... Very story and durable ! ... "
" ... Adding the case is definitely a plus. ... "
" ... It comes with 20 films and bag that is a tight fit with thin straps. ... "
" ... The camera is simple and sturdy enough that he can use it without me worrying. ... "
Capacity
12family, bought, used, reception, lighting
+92%
-8%
" ... We love bringing this to family and friend gatherings. ... "
" ... Perfect for festivals and gatherings ... "
" ... We purchased this to create a photo guest book at our wedding, and it was a HUGE hit with our guests! ... "
" ... Great for visiting family, especially grandparents. ... "
" ... I bought it for my sister-in-law. ... "
" ... Used it at our wedding reception for our guest book. ... it made the building look like a haunted house). ... "
" ... Friends and family want to use it as well. ... "
" ... The whole family does. ... "
Print Quality
12pictures, prints, photos, film, developed
+92%
-8%
" ... prints pictures fast, easy to handle, selfies suck but anything close up or in the dark sucks (like taking a pic of the moon, the sun shows up as an ominous small black circle hovering over people) I've taken over 200 pictures already. ... "
" ... They worked really well for a while but after about 9 months or so, one of them quit printing the photos. ... "
" ... Loading/unloading film and prints are super easy. ... "
" ... It's so fun to use, easy to take with you and prints these super retro pics! ... "
" ... Good quality for being an instant print. ... "
" ... I'd recommend buying a printer for your smart phone pictures that you can see before you print. ... "
" ... Now a days with this digital world, I rarely print pictures any more. ... "
" ... Its easy to use and prints clear pictures given the type of camera it is. ... "
Returns
10refund, want, stuck, replacement, company
+10%
-90%
" ... NEVER heard back. ... "
" ... I didn't use it right away but when I did try to finally use it I realized I received it broken so now I'm screwed ... "
" ... company wouldn't respond for refund, had to get refund through amazon. ... "
" ... Will be contacting Amazon for a refund. ... "
" ... I got it for my trip to Hawaii and my friend who I was visiting there is a photogpraher said to return it immediately but my mom accidentally threw away the packaging while I was away so now I can't even return it and now I'm stuck with a broken camera. ... "
" ... For anything I want to return ... "
" ... I didn't test it until after the return date. ... "
" ... Can't return it so we keep it to play with it. ... "
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