Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Troubleshooting

Background

The Instax Mini 70 is one of Fujifilm's instant film cameras, released in 2015. It weighs 281 grams and has a compact design with dimensions of 99.2×113.7×53.2mm (W x H x D). With a retractable lens and the ability to use 2 - CR2 batteries, the Instax Mini 70 is easy to carry around. The camera also features a socket for a tripod on its bottom. The Instax Mini 70 is a mid-range camera that comes in six colors and is light and simple to use. It is a plastic device that is vertically oriented, and it has a small "selfie" mirror located on the lens of the camera for when the user wants to take a selfie.

Identification

A captivating camera is the Mini 70. It is reasonably tiny and comes in passion red, stardust gold, midnight black, moon white, canary yellow, and island blue. Its HWD dimensions are 4.5 by 3.9 by 2.1 inches, and its empty weight is around 9.9 ounces. Power is provided by two CR2 batteries; a set is provided in the box. This battery type is prevalent in vintage photography equipment and devices, it is less widely available than AA and AAA cells, which would have been better options for a mass-market product.

Technical Specifications

Film

Fujifilm Instant Color Film "instax mini" (separately available)

Film Size

86mm x 54mm

Picture Size

62mm x 46mm

Lens

Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 60 mm, 1:12.7

Viewfinder

Real image finder, 0.37x, with target spot

Focusing

Motor-driven 3-range switching (0.3 m - 0.6 m/0.6 m - 3 m/3 m and beyond), Macro Mode (0.3 m - 0.6 m) Normal Mode (0.6 m - 3 m) Landscape Mode (3 m and beyond)

Shutter Speed

Programmed electronic shutter release, 1/2 sec - 1/400 sec.

Exposure Control

Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800) : LV 5 - LV 15.5, Exposure compensation (Hi-Key): +2/3 EV

Film Feeding Out

Automatic

Film Developing Time

Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)

Flash

Built-in, automatic electronic flash, charging time: 0.2 sec - 7 sec (using a new battery), Flash charging indicator, Fill-in Flash Mode, Effective flash lamp range: 0.3 m - 2.7 m

Self-Timer

Electronically controlled, approx. 10 second delay, Continuous shooting mode can be stopped mid-run.

Liquid Crystal

Exposure counter (number of unexposed films), Shooting mode (Selfie, Macro, Landscape, Fill-in Flash, Hi-Key, Auto), Self-timer Mode (1 frame/2 frames continuous shooting)

Power Supply

Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries
Capacity: Approximately 30 INSTAX mini-10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries

Others

Film pack confirmation window, tripod socket (tripod sold separately)

Dimensions & Weight

99.2×113.7×53.2mm (W x H x D) (not including protrusions) / 281g (without battery, strap, and film pack)

Additional Information

Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 User Manuel

Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Manufacturer Device Page

Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Wikipedia