Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide William Klein Edition
Score: 72/100
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 Wide William Klein Edition offers a large Instax Wide format with a versatile 90 mm lens and multiple creative modes. Its plastic build and limited aperture are trade-offs for the expansive format. Ideal for experimental photographers who want big prints and lens flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 168 gbest | 306 g |
6.2 cm | 8.6 cmbest | |
— | 100 shotsbest | |
90 mmbest | 60 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 173 mmbest | — |
8 | 12.7best | |
— | 800best | |
3best | — |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 168 g | 306 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 173 mm | 104 x 66.6 x 122 mm |
Camera(5) | ||
Film Format | Instax Wide | Instax Mini |
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 8.6 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 90 mm | 60 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 12.7 |
Shutter Speed Range (s) | 0.004 s | 0.5-0.004 s |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | AA alkaline |
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Professional reviewers and Lomography editors praise the William Klein edition as a versatile, studio-ready instant camera that stands out for its wide format, extensive lens attachments, and creative shooting modes. They commend its ability to deliver "twice as much fun" and "full creative control" while noting the affordable plastic build and reasonable price as additional strengths.
Everyday users celebrate the camera's ease of use and the excitement of the large Instax Wide frame, often mentioning the fun of experimenting with gels, multiple exposures, and the "go wide or go home" vibe. While specific complaints are scarce, users generally appreciate the creative freedom the kit provides.
“super easy to use with endless experimental features”
“go wide or go home”
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.
