We have Fujifilm to thank for the Phoenix-like resurrection of instant photography. While it was enormously popular in the Eighties and Nineties, the medium almost joined the dinosaurs when the digital camera-shaped comet appeared (followed by the smartphone-shaped asteroid). Thankfully, between nostalgic millennials and social media-savvy Gen Zers, it's made a comeback – and the Instax Mini 12 is laying claim to the best instant camera throne.
We've now seen several generations of the Instax Mini (with the previous iteration, the Instax Mini 11, launching back in 2020) and they're increasingly a case of refinement rather than revolution. You can check out my Instax Mini 12 vs 11 guide to see what's new here – and it's also worth noting that, since the Mini 12 launched in March 2023, the more advanced (and more expensive) Instax Mini 99 has been released.
