10 August,2026 02:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fujifilm launches Instax Mini 13 in India (Pic/Fujifilm)
Fujifilm India recently launched the Instax Mini 13, a new entry-level instant camera aimed at users looking for a simple way to capture and print photographs on the spot.
The Mini 13 instant camera has been built on the Instax Mini 12, retaining the basic point-and-shoot approach while adding features aimed primarily at selfies, group photographs and hands-free shooting.
The biggest functional addition is the inclusion of two self-timer options. Users can choose between a two-second and a 10-second delay using a lever on the shutter button. The shorter timer is intended for handheld selfies, while the longer option allows users to place the camera down and move into the frame for group or full-body photographs.
Fujifilm's Mini 13 has also included a camera angle adjustment feature, which allows users to alter the camera's angle during self-timer shots without requiring a separate tripod.
Furthermore, the camera continues to use features carried over from the Mini 12, including close-up mode and automatic exposure. Close-up Mode includes parallax correction to better align the viewfinder's framing with the area that will appear in the final print. Also, the automatic exposure adjusts shutter speed and flash intensity based on the shooting conditions.
The Mini 13 has a rounded, 3D body and is available in five translucent pastel colours: Dreamy Purple, Candy Pink, Frost Blue, Lagoon Green and Clay White. The design is aimed at making the camera as much of an accessory as a photography device.
Alongside the camera, Fujifilm is introducing the Instax Mini PASTEL GALAXY film, priced at Rs 899. Fujilfilm said that the film uses a mini-format frame with glossy colour gradients.
One of the more notable technology updates around the launch is not built into the Mini 13 itself but comes through Fujifilm's Instax UP! smartphone application.
According to Fujifilm, the AI system improves scan accuracy and can process prints more effectively across different background colours and orientations. This gives Mini 13 users a way to retain the physical appeal of instant photography while also creating digital copies that can be stored or shared through smartphones and social media.
Fujifilm has also announced a Jet Black variant of its Instax Wide 400 instant camera. The new matte-black version joins the existing green option and will be available from March 31.
The Wide 400 uses the larger Instax Wide film format and is positioned separately from the smaller Mini series. The company has retained the camera's existing functionality while expanding its colour options.
With the Mini 13, Fujifilm is largely keeping the simplicity that has defined its entry-level Instax cameras while adding features that address common use cases such as selfies and group photography.
The Instax Mini 13 is available in India at a price of Rs 10,999.
