Should you get the Fujifilm Instax mini 11 in 2023?

The Instax Mini line with the Instax Mini 9, the Mini 11 is now Fuji’s most affordable Instax and entry-level option for anyone looking to get into instant photography.

While Polaroid usually to receives most of the spotlight, Instax instant film has been around for over 20 years. And is a loved option fro people that love physical photos immediately after taking them and worry less about the perfect quality picture.

In this blog we’ll cover some reasons and points on why you should or shouldn’t get it in 2023 and whether or not it’s the right purchase for you!

It has improved features over the previous model at a low price point, for those looking to get into instant photography, the Instax Mini 11 is tough to beat. To put it simply, yes. The instax mini is still a great option for anyone that wants it in 2023 and here’s why!

What do you get for the money?

For about K3,000 you get the Instax Mini 11 camera, a wrist strap, a pair of customisable rubber shutter buttons and two AA batteries. All you need is a pack of Instax Mini film and you’ve got everything you need to start creating prints.

*the picture about has 2 film packs which are not included with the purchase*

The camera itself is a chunky rectangle with rounded edges made from a matte plastic. On the front there’s a button that pops out the lens and powers up the camera.

If you manually extend the lens further you can start “selfie mode” which reduces the minimum focus distance down to an arm’s length 0.3m. A small mirror is situated next to the lens to help align the selfie.

On the back, there’s the backside of the viewfinder, a small counter showing the number of shots remaining and the film-loading compartment.

The Instax Mini 11 is available in a range of six colours: Sky Blue, Capri Blue, Lilac Purple, Ice White, Charcoal and blush pink.

The Instax Mini 11’s user experience is so incredibly simple that it’s difficult to hate, particularly for beginners. Load in the film, frame your scene, take the shot. This level of simplicity makes it ideal for passing around your friends at parties, snapping spontaneous selfies and even gifting to kids.

The in-built selfie-mode is also a huge improvement over the Mini 11's previous models.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11: Should I buy it?

If you love perfect exposure and critical focus, then this isn’t the camera for you. But, if you want simplicity and most of all fun, then the Instax Mini 11 is unbeatable for the money and a recommended buy. You can quickly capture a moment and all you have to do is wait a few seconds for it to be printed out and available for physical viewing and storage. You can have aesthetically pleasing Polaroids in seconds!