Image: Fujifilm Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini LiPlay+, an update to its Mini LiPlay camera from 2019. The company calls it a "hybrid" camera; it features a digital sensor, but can also print out the images you take with it onto Fujifilm's Instax Mini instant film.
The actual camera part of the Mini LiPlay+ appears to be relatively unchanged. It still features a tiny Type 1/5 (6. 46mm
There are some changes, though. The largest is that there's now a second camera on the back of the camera, which Fujifilm says is for taking selfies. It has a 23mm equiv. , F2. 2 fixed focus lens, though the company makes no mention of what resolution or size sensor is behind it. You can use it to take selfies as usual, using the rear display to compose your shot, but you can also create what Fujifilm is calling "layered photos," which combines the image from the front and selfie cameras to show you and the place you're taking a picture of in one of four layouts.
Image: Fujifilm
The camera also builds on the original LiPlay's ability to record audio, which can be played back via a QR code printed on the image. Using the companion app, you can now create a "Sound Album," combining up to five images and the sounds recorded around when they were taken.
The camera body has also been redesigned, with a more squared-off design and simplified control layout. At 3", the rear display is larger than the 2. 7" one on the original LiPlay, and the camera weighs about 10g more at 265g. It's available in a light "sand beige" and dark "midnight blue. "
The Instax Mini LiPlay+ will be available later this month, retailing for $235. This represents a substantial jump over the original's $160 launch price, though that camera currently sells for $200.
Press release:
Fujifilm Announces the Next Generation of its instax mini LiPlay™ Hybrid Instant Camera Series
instax mini LiPlay+™ features stylish design updates and key new features
VALHALLA, N. Y. , October 13, 2025 - FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging Division,
today announced the introduction of its instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera (mini
LiPlay+), an update to the popular instax mini LiPlay™ line that debuted in 2019. This new
camera debuts a variety of new features including dual cameras (a main camera plus a wide-
angle selfie camera) with new capabilities for image makers, various enhanced sound
capabilities that allow the user to integrate sound into their images (through the use of an integrated QR code printed onto the image), and tasteful upgrades to the camera body.
“As Fujifilm’s first hybrid instant camera, and the first camera with the unique capability to integrate sound into photos, our mini LiPlay™ line of hybrid instant cameras has always been one of our most unique offerings,” said Bing Liem, president, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging Division. “mini LiPlay+™ builds on the distinctive features of the original mini LiPlay™, giving users even more creative ways to express themselves through photos and sound. It’s a truly versatile hybrid camera with a unique set of attributes to suit every skill and interest level. ”
Main Features:
instax mini LiPlay+™ Smartphone App
The free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay™ app allows users to capture images remotely via
Bluetooth connection, add finishing touches to images with frames, and print photos from a
connected smartphone. Users can further embellish their images by adding sticker icons or
overlay text, making each image a true custom creation.
Dual camera functionality
The mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera features both a front main camera and a rear-facing wide-angle selfie camera. New to mini LiPlay+™ is layered photo mode, in which images created with both the front and rear cameras can be combined so the images appear in layers, one in the foreground and one in the background. When editing images, users can choose between instax-Rich mode™ and instax-Natural mode™ to accentuate their images and choose from a selection of artful filters to express themselves further. Mini LiPlay+™ also features automatic exposure and flash control to enhance image quality and includes either 2 or 10 second timers.
Instax Sound Print™ and instax Sound Album™
Users can utilize the free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay+ app to add sound features to their images. With the instax Sound Print™ feature users have four unique ways to record 3 second audio clips to add to their images, then listen back by scanning the printed QR code on your photo (instax™ instant film required and sold separately) with their smartphone. Alternatively, the instax Sound Album™ feature turns adventures into custom animated videos with sound, vibrant backgrounds, and standout music.
New instax™ mini film variety introduced
Also being announced at the same time as the mini LiPlay+™ camera is instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film, available in a 10-exposure pack. Gold accents combine with soothing hues to bring a calming shimmer to the frames around each photo.
Pricing and Availability
The instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera will be available in Sand Beige and Midnight Blue colors. It is expected to be available late October 2025 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $234. 95 USD and $279. 99 CAD. The updated instax mini LiPlay+™ smartphone app will also be available at this time.
instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film is expected to be available late October 2025 at a
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $17. 99 USD and $14. 99 CAD.
For more information, please visit https://www. instaxus. com/cameras/mini-liplay+/.
2025-10-20 05:51
