Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Bora Bora
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 builds on the Mini 11 with a twist-lens power switch and enhanced close-up mode, delivering easy selfie shooting and reliable automatic exposure. Its drawbacks include a fixed-focus lens, always-on flash that may overexpose bright scenes, and the recurring cost of AA batteries and film. Best suited for beginners and party-goers who want a fun, hassle-free instant camera with extra convenience features.
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 | 306 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 | 306 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 150x70x100 mm | 104 x 66.6 x 122 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 12 for its playful pastel design, intuitive twist-lens power switch, and reliable automatic exposure that produces bright photos in diverse lighting. They also appreciate the built-in selfie mirror and parallax-corrected Close-Up mode, while noting the constant flash can overexpose bright scenes and the absence of manual or digital features limits advanced creativity.
Everyday users love the camera's cute pastel blue look, easy twist-on/off operation, and selfie-friendly mirror, describing it as perfect for gifting and spontaneous party moments. Common complaints focus on the recurring cost of instant film, the need to replace AA batteries frequently, and occasional image quality issues in harsh lighting due to the always-on flash.
