The instax Wide 400 is still fresh from its 2024 release, but Fujifilm wasted no time in following up with an exciting new addition to its lineup — and this time it’s finally a hybrid.

The instax Wide Evo is the company’s first-ever wide-format hybrid instant camera. Scheduled to launch in Japan on February 6, 2025, this new camera combines the charm of instant photography with the versatility of digital technology, offering users an elevated creative experience.

Much like its mini counterpart, the instax mini Evo, which became a global hit in 2021, the Wide Evo takes the hybrid instant camera experience to the next level. It also doubles as a smartphone printer, similar to Fujifilm’s popular instax mini Link 3. With a retro-inspired design and a host of new features, the Wide Evo is set to become a favorite among photography enthusiasts.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming instax Wide Evo.

All you need to know about the instax Wide Evo

In true instax style, the Wide Evo hybrid instant camera retains a retro, analog-inspired design. Its classic black body and metallic accents achieve that vintage aesthetic, while its tactile controls offer a satisfying hands-on experience. The camera introduces several new features that make it a creative powerhouse:’

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Film Style Button

The Film Style Button allows users to cycle through six creative framing options, adding unique borders and effects to give your prints a distinctive, artistic flair straight out of the camera. These styles include:

1. Normal
2. Cinematic
3. Date Stamp
4. Collodion Process (a vintage photographic effect)
5. Contact Sheet (resembling a film negative)
6. Film Strip

Wide Angle Switch

New on this camera is a wide-angle switch. The instax Wide Evo carries the widest lens (16mm) among all of the company’s cameras and the Evo lets you switch from your regular field of view to something even wider.

Degree Control Dial

n addition to the wide-angle switch, the instax Wide Evo introduces the Degree Control Dial, allowing users to fine-tune various lens effects. This dial lets you adjust the intensity of visual effects like exposure and color gradients. It works similarly to the exposure dial on the mini 99, but since the Wide Evo is a hybrid, you can preview the effects live on its 3.5-inch LCD screen before capturing the shot. This offers greater control, making it easier to achieve the exact look you’re going for.

Finally, the last two dials are the Film Effects Dial and the Lens Effects Dial which we’ve seen on the mini Evo.

For Film Effects, you get:

1. Magenta
2. Vivid
3. Sepia
4. Monochrome
5. Light Leak
6. Color Gradient
7. Summer
8. Retro
9. Cool Tone
10. Warm Tone

For Lens Effects:

1. Normal
2. Vignette
3. Soft Glow
4. Monochrome Blur
5. Light Leak
6. Light Prism
7. Double Exposure
8. Color Shift
9. Color Gradient
10. Beam Flare

And the fun thing about is that you can combine all these effects in many ways. instax claims that there are over 100,000 unique combinations possible for every photograph.

Do more with the dedicated app

The Wide Evo is paired with an updated instax Wide Evo app, offering even greater functionality. With this app, users can:

• Print smartphone photos directly from the camera, treating it as a portable printer.
• Edit and enhance images before printing, including adding filters and effects.
• Discover new ideas through the app’s Discover Feed, which showcases creative prints from Wide Evo users worldwide. The feed also displays the combinations of film and lens effects used, allowing you to replicate these styles on your own camera.
• Save printed images to your phone with the iconic instax frame. Background colors and designs can also be customized before sharing on social media.n

Alongside the Wide Evo, Fujifilm is launching a color-matched camera case and a new instax Wide format film called “Brushed Metallics.” This film features unique metallic gradients and textures, elevating the aesthetic appeal of your prints. These accessories complement the camera’s luxurious design and enhance its functionality.

Availability and Pricing

The instax Wide Evo will be available in Japan starting February 6, 2025, with a global rollout expected later in the year. While Fujifilm has yet to announce official pricing, the Wide Evo is expected to retail for $349.95 in other markets.