Fujifilm's New Instax Mini 99 is an Instax camera for those who love manual controls and creative effects. It's not the sharpest Instax I've tested'that remains the Mini Evo'but it might be the most analog and the most capable. The $200 price tag is well above the entry-level point-and-shoot Instax cameras, but here you get exposure and shutter control, a swatch of color effects, and even the ability to simulate light leaks, like the ones you get with those thrift store cameras collecting dust on your shelf. Except for the colorful and bubbly entry-level cameras, Fujifilm's Instax design usually tends toward a retro-camera vibe, which holds true for the Mini 99. The 99 is all-black instead of the silver and black found in the Mini 90, but otherwise bears more than a passing resemblance to the older model. Fujifilm hasn't officially said the 99 replaces the 90, but they feel close enough to each other that I'd be surprised if the Mini 90 continues for long. The lens of the Mini 99 is...
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