Whether you’re planning a European city break, a beach escape or a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, having a way to instantly preserve your favourite moments can make travelling even more memorable. While smartphones are perfect for quick snaps, instant photography brings those memories to life with physical prints you can share, scrapbook or display.
FUJIFILM’s latest instax range offers something for every traveller, from beginner-friendly instant cameras to hybrid models that combine digital convenience with analogue charm.
If you’re looking for the perfect travel companion this summer, here are some of the standout instax products worth considering.
Why Instant Photography Is Making A Comeback
Instant cameras have enjoyed a huge resurgence thanks to their nostalgic appeal and ability to create tangible memories in seconds. Rather than leaving holiday photos buried in a camera roll, travellers are increasingly printing favourite moments on the spot for journals, travel diaries and keepsakes.
The latest instax range also includes hybrid technology, smartphone connectivity and creative shooting modes that make instant photography more versatile than ever.
instax mini 13 – A Fun Instant Camera For Every Adventure
Retail Price: £79.99
Available from the FUJIFILM eShop and MyFUJIFILM.
The newly launched instax mini 13 is designed with travel in mind. Featuring a fresh, colourful design, it introduces several welcome upgrades, including:
- Built-in self-timer
- Improved Close-Up Mode with parallax correction
- Automatic exposure
- Automatic flash control
- Built-in selfie mirror
These features make it ideal for everything from group holiday photos to spontaneous selfies without needing someone behind the camera. The new self-timer also makes it much easier to capture scenic backgrounds without rushing into frame.
Official product: https://instax.co.uk/cameras/mini-13/
instax mini Evo Cinema – Premium Instant Photography Meets Creative Filmmaking
Retail Price: £329.99
Available from selected retailers including FUJIFILM House of Photography, Jessops, Wex, London Camera Exchange and Amazon.
For travellers wanting something more creative, the instax mini Evo Cinema™ blends vintage-inspired styling with modern hybrid features.
Highlights include:
- Hybrid digital and instant camera functionality
- Print stills from video moments
- Creative film-inspired effects
- Retro cinema-inspired design
- Smartphone printing compatibility
It offers the flexibility of previewing images before printing, helping reduce wasted film while giving photographers more creative control.
Official product: https://instax.com/
instax mini Evo – The Hybrid Travel Favourite
Retail Price: £174.99
If you’re looking for the sweet spot between digital convenience and instant prints, the instax mini Evo remains one of the strongest options in the lineup.
Unlike traditional instant cameras, the mini Evo allows you to:
- Preview images before printing
- Store photos digitally
- Print only your favourites
- Connect with your smartphone
- Experiment with multiple creative lens and film effects
With 100 different combinations of lens and film effects available, it’s a fantastic option for travellers who enjoy experimenting with photography while avoiding unnecessary film waste.
Official product: https://instax.com/mini_evo/en/
instax Link WIDE – Turn smartphone photos into large instant prints
Retail Price: £139.99
Not everyone wants to carry an extra camera while travelling.
The instax Link WIDE printer allows you to print your favourite smartphone photos wherever you are.
The wider film format is particularly suited to:
- Landscape photography
- Group photos
- Beach sunsets
- Mountain views
- Travel journals
Simply connect your smartphone and transform digital images into physical keepsakes in seconds.
Official product: https://instax.com/link_wide/en/
instax mini Macaron Instant Film – Add Colour To Your Holiday Memories
Retail Price: £9.99
Sometimes it’s the little details that make travel memories stand out.
The instax mini Macaron Instant Film features soft pastel borders inspired by colourful macarons, making holiday snaps even more distinctive.
Perfect for:
- Scrapbooking
- Holiday journals
- Travel memory books
- Gift albums
- Photo walls
Its playful pastel frames pair particularly well with sunny destinations and colourful city breaks.
Official product: https://instax.com/
Which Instax Travel Companion Is Right For You?
Choosing the right instax product depends on how you travel.
- Best for beginners: instax mini 13
- Best hybrid camera: instax mini Evo
- Best premium option: instax mini Evo Cinema
- Best smartphone users: instax Link WIDE printer
- Best finishing touch: instax mini Macaron Instant Film
Whether you’re backpacking across Europe, exploring coastal towns or heading off on a weekend city break, instant photography adds a unique way to preserve the moments that matter most.
As travel season gets underway, FUJIFILM’s latest instax range makes it easier than ever to create physical memories you’ll still be looking back on long after the holiday ends.
