Fujifilm Launches the "instax mini Link 3" Smartphone Printer with instax AiR Studio and Click to Collage Feature

Coinciding with the launch of the mini Link 3, Fujifilm is releasing the mini-format film “SPRINKLES” that boosts the fun of photography with a colorful design with the motif of sugar sprinkles, one of the AR effects in the “instax AiR Studio.”

1. Print an image or a still image captured from a video with ease

Users can easily edit an image stored on a smartphone for printing using intuitive operations in the dedicated app. It allows users to scale up, scale down or rotate a photo, apply a filter or adjust brightness to achieve a desired finish. Additionally, the app also allows users to import and edit videos saved in a smartphone, so that users can scroll through the video frames right or left to choose the best moment that presents the subject to print out.

(2) instax AiR Studio for decorating spaces with 3D AR effects

・This function allows users to freely combine 3D AR effects to decorate the space using a dedicated app and enjoy taking pictures as well as videos and collaged photos.

・Three types of AR effects are available, “Back” to create the background of the subject, “Decor” to decorate the surroundings of the subject, and “Effect” to create shutter chances with a moving AR effect. It is possible to use AR effects by itself or combine many of them to decorate the space.

・The app also offers ”Remote Live View.” This function enables users to share their screen with others while shooting by scanning a QR code in the app with another smartphone. It is possible to share a live video feed with the person being photographed while viewing the AR effects.

(3) “Click to Collage” allows users to take a series of photos and make collage prints in a similar manner to a photo booth

・”Click to Collage” feature enables users to make collage prints using a dedicated app. The app allows users to take up to six images, following a countdown “3.2.1” displayed on the screen. It is possible to create collage prints by changing poses and facial expressions and creatively capture and preserve joyful moments, just like the experience of enjoying a series of photos in a photo booth.

・ When the created collage images are printed by Link 3, instax Animation feature combines multiple images into flipbook video. To enjoy the video, scanning the QR code printed on an instax print. Users can then give the flipbook video by printing it out to your friends and family or share it on social media.

(4) Version Upgrade of “instax UP!” app

The instax UP! app was upgraded to a new version on August 13th. The instax UP! can easily convert instax prints into digital data by scanning the entire prints including the surrounding frames and preserving instax’s distinctively gentle tonality. The app can be linked with the dedicated Link 3 app, allowing the instax print images in the dedicated app to be transferred to the instax UP! for collection.

The latest version update adds a new feature of instax Days that allows users to create their own original calendars by adding event names to the instax prints they have taken. Scanned instax prints and instax prints transferred from the Link 3 app can be organized by date, allowing users to look back on their memories. In addition, the instax Days expands the enjoyment of the instax print by allowing users to post their calendars directly from instax UP! to social media and share them with as many friends as possible.

The mini Evo is a hybrid instant camera incorporating digital technology, and supporting the card-size mini format film released in 2021. It comes with ten lens effects including Soft Focus and Light Leak as well as ten film effects including Monochrome and Retro. These two types of effects can be combined freely to create 100 different shooting effects so that users can express their emotions through instax prints. The camera body sports a premium and classical look and is characterized by analog-like operability using the lens dial, film dial and print lever, designed with attention to detail such as operation noise. In June 2023, Fujifilm added Brown as a new color to Black.

Availability and Pricing

The instax mini Link 3 will be available in Thailand starting 28th August 2024 at a price of 4,490THB through official Fujifilm distributors. Additionally, the instax mini Evo FUJIFILM 90th Anniversary Special Kit, limited to just 30,000 units worldwide, will be available soon. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Instax Thailand Facebook page.

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