Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Bora Bora
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is a compact instant camera that offers fully automatic exposure and a built-in selfie mirror for effortless selfies. Its main trade-offs are the high cost of film and limited manual control. Ideal for beginners and casual users who value simplicity and portability.
The Lomo'Instant Automat Bora Bora is a fully automatic Instax Mini camera featuring interchangeable lenses, unlimited multiple exposures, and a built-in flash with a 9 m guide number. Its drawbacks are an off-center viewfinder, reliance on CR2 batteries, and a plastic construction that feels less rugged. It is best for creative travelers who want lens versatility without needing professional-grade durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 720 g | 293 gbest |
6.2 cm | 8.6 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
60 mmbest | 60 mmbest | |
8 | 12.7best | |
— | 800best | |
2best | — | |
9 mbest | — |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 720 g | 293 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 150x70x100 mm | 107.6 x 121.2 x 67.3 mm |
Camera(3) | ||
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 8.6 cm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 12.7 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004-0.125 s | 0.5-0.004 s |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | CR2 | AA alkaline |
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Professional reviewers commend the Lomo'Instant Automat Bora Bora Edition for its eye-catching design, interchangeable lenses, and vibrant image quality, especially praising its multiple exposure capability. However, they consistently note drawbacks such as the off-center viewfinder, the need for hard-to-find CR2 batteries, and the plastic construction, which together temper its appeal for users seeking robust build quality and precise framing.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's effortless automatic modes, vibrant South Beach styling, and the fun of multiple exposures and gel filters, but many complain about blurry low-light images, the need for multiple batteries, and the imprecise close-up focus.
Professional reviewers commend the Instax Mini 11 for its fully automatic exposure, integrated selfie mode with a built-in mirror, and modern aesthetic, viewing these as clear upgrades over the Mini 9. While the design and ease of use receive strong praise, critics note the absence of manual controls and the reliance on disposable AA batteries as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the camera's simplicity, reliable automatic exposure, and fun pastel colors, often describing it as a perfect gift or travel companion. Recurring complaints focus on the high cost of film, occasional flash limitations in bright sunlight, and the desire for more creative control.
