We used it to print a couple of snaps (see below) and you can tell the difference when you're holding a shot that's come from a more advanced camera. A 3in colour LCD on the rear is used for composing your shots but, as it’s not a touchscreen, a smattering of physical buttons and dials are used for tweaking settings and navigating menus.

it has a shutter trigger and the option to have others print out photos on an insta max if they have the app or send photos to someone with the app. A handy little selfie mirror can be used for easy framing while in front of the camera, and there’s a standard tripod socket built into the base should you want to step back for group shots. It even works as an Instax photo printer to print any picture or image from a smartphone via its own dedicated app (which works surprisingly well). Additional buttons on the top and back of the camera control the advanced user controls, such as exposure compensation, flash control, white balance, and more. We’ve tried a lot of instant cameras, and the truth is that a fair few of them will leave you pretty disappointed.

That’s why the mini Evo turns your smartphone into your very own print gallery, saving every single printed image in a handy digital format. When it comes to the menus and interface, there’s loads of shared DNA between this and the Instax Mini LiPlay, which is a bit simpler but also blends digital and instant photography. Taking inspiration from Fujifilm’s X Series of mirrorless cameras, the Instax Mini Evo blends killer old-school design aesthetics with modern digital tech. Here, the Mini Evo uses that same lever as a satisfying way to print the snap you’re viewing on the screen. With this instax camera, you don’t have to choose between the joys of the digital age or the pleasure of analogue design.

Simply connect your smartphone to your mini Evo and hey presto, you’ve now got a remote shutter button. I tried printing high/good quality images, but whenever I print in through the app, it becomes blurry and low quality. Once you’re happy with your shot you simply crank the lever and watch your print emerge from the ejection slot. It’s made to look just like an old-fashioned film camera, with a silver and black design that includes a lot of faux leather. This vintage-inspired model trades away some of the “instantaneousness” for more control and better results across the board.I've got all manner of Polaroids and Lomos and Instaxes sat on my shelves, from refurbished 600s to Japan-only Minis with obscure anime branding. With Protect Plus for your digital camera, you'll get 2 years of protection against accidental damage alongside your guarantee.