Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Bora Bora
Score: 69/100
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LIPLAY
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LiPlay is a compact hybrid camera that prints Mini photos and embeds up to 10-second audio QR codes. Its plastic build and limited zoom are trade-offs for the innovative audio and fast printing capabilities. Best for casual, social-media-oriented users who value portability and novelty 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.
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| ↓ lower better | 720 g | 259 gbest |
6.2 cmbest | 5.45 cm | |
60 mmbest | 28 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 120 mmbest |
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2best | — | |
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| Attribute | | |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 720 g | 259 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 150x70x100 mm | 120 mm |
Camera(4) | ||
Film Format | Instax Mini | INSTAX Mini |
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 5.45 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 60 mm | 28 mm |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004-0.125 s | 0.000125 s |
Lighting(1) | ||
Flash Guide Number (m) | 9 m | 1.5 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | CR2 | Lithium-ion |
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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.
“Hybrid design combines instant camera and built-in printer for on-the-spot photo printing.”
“Audio QR code feature lets up to 10-second recordings be printed and played back via smartphone.”
Professional reviewers and editors, though limited, praise the LiPlay for its innovative hybrid functionality, USB-C charging, and the novelty of audio QR codes, while noting its modest print resolution, lack of optical zoom, and the extra cost of consumables as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users enjoy the playful aspect of instant prints combined with audio snippets and the camera's compact, colorful design, but they frequently cite the recurring expense of film and memory cards and occasional variability in print quality under different conditions.
