Fujifilm has been on a roll having released a handful of cameras this year but its instant film/camera brand instax is also doing pretty well.
It’s already released two new cameras along with some new film designs this year. And the latest? A new iteration of its smartphone printer — the instax Mini Link 3
instax Mini Link 3: What’s new?
At its core, much of the Mini Link 3’s functionality is the same; it’s a Bluetooth printer that prints photos on instax mini film.
It retains the shape and silhouette though slightly rounder than its predecessor and this time around, it’s offered in 3 pastel colors. Triple but hidden LED lights up front let you know when the printer is printing or when its battery is slow.
For how it looks, the Mini Link 3 gets a slight redesign with the instax branding now more subtle compared to the Link 2 which frames it. The micro USB port has been switched out for a modern Type-C charging port and the power button can be used to control your camera’s shutter.
What makes instax printers unique, apart from using their own brand of film, is the added features that you unlock through the app. For the instax Mini Link 3, here are the new things you can expect:
instax AiR Studio
Through the app, you can access the AiR Studio which adds Augmented Reality (AR) effects to your photos. The app will scan your surroundings and map out your space so can change your background, add animated effects, and more! You can save up to 20 AR images and print them too, of course.
Unfortunately, if you like the light painting feature on the Mini Link 2, the Mini Link 3 no longer has that light on its body.
Click to Collage
Instantly stitch two, four, or six photos in just a few taps. Whether you’re recreating photo booth-style strips or chronicling moments from a concert, this feature makes it easy to frame memories in playful layouts. And, with an automatic animation feature, you can even share these collages as short clips on your socials.
Apart from that, the Mini Link 3 adopts many features from its predecessor including the choice of Rich or Natural color modes, Match Test, Frame Prints, and more.
Price and availability
The Instax Mini Link 3 is priced at US$ 99.95 and comes in three colors: Sage Green, Rose Pink, and Clay White. Alongside the Mini Link 3, instax also launches a new mini film design — Sprinkles
In the Philippines, the instax Mini Link 3 is now available at authorized dealers and online for PhP 7,799.
