Fujifilm Once Again Redefines Film Photography with its Instax Pal: Without An Inbuilt Printer

Attention photography enthusiasts! Fujifilm is back at it, and this time, they’ve got something seriously cool up their sleeves. Say hello to the Instax Pal, a camera that’s shaking up the Instax game like never before. It’s not your run-of-the-mill point-and-shoot – it’s the first all-digital camera in the Instax family, and it’s here to make capturing spontaneous moments a breeze.

Designer: Fujifilm

Fujifilm’s Instax series celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and the introduction of the Instax Pal couldn’t be more timely. What sets the Instax Pal apart from its predecessors is its compact size and unique functionality. Unlike previous Instax models, the Instax Pal doesn’t include an integrated printer. Instead, it relies on a seamless connection with a Fujifilm Link printer, such as the Mini Link, Square Link, or Link Wide. This means you have the flexibility to choose between mini, square, or wide formats for your prints.

The Instax Pal comes loaded with an array of features that redefine instant photography. One standout feature is the remote shooting capability, allowing you to control the camera using your smartphone. This feature empowers you to take group photos, and selfies, and capture moments from unique angles effortlessly. Additionally, the interval shooting function lets you create captivating narratives by capturing a series of images at different time intervals. You can even personalize the camera’s pre-shutter sound to add your own touch to every shot.

To enhance your vintage-inspired photos, the Instax Pal Smartphone App comes to the rescue. The app offers a variety of filters, text overlays, and stickers to add creativity and personalization to your prints. Whether you want to create a nostalgic look or add a touch of whimsy, the possibilities are endless.

One of the most exciting features of the Instax Pal is the Instax Animation feature. This innovative function transforms your photos into animations, reminiscent of traditional flipbooks. What’s more, you can even “print” these animations, and each resulting film includes a QR code. Scanning this code with your smartphone allows you to play the animation, breathing life into your cherished moments.

The Instax Pal boasts internal storage capable of holding up to 50 images. For those who need more space, you can easily expand storage by using a Micro SD card. Fujifilm is set to offer the Instax Pal as part of a bundle, which includes the Instax Mini Link 2 printer and a 10-pack of film, all for a price of US$199.95. While the individual price of the camera is yet to be disclosed, it’s expected to be an attractive option for photography enthusiasts.

Fujifilm’s Instax Pal is a testament to the brand’s commitment to preserving the charm of instant photography while embracing the convenience of the digital age. With its compact design and innovative features, the Instax Pal promises to redefine the way we capture and share spontaneous moments. Set to launch in late October, this tiny marvel is poised to become a must-have for those who crave the nostalgia of instant prints with a contemporary twist. Keep an eye out for the Instax Pal and be prepared to embark on a new era of instant photography.

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This Supreme One-Handed Editing Camera is all you need for your subculture activities

Concept Design Supreme One-handed Editing Camera

Supreme is one of the leading streetwear brands in the world today. Its style may not appeal to everyone but it is no doubt a well-known name even if the products are so expensive. The premium price, they say, is because of rarity and originality, plus the interesting collaborations it has with other popular fashion brands.

If you buy anything from Supreme, you’re cool—or so what many fans say. For others, they think the brand is overrated. It doesn’t matter what people think now if this Supreme One-handed Editing Camera becomes a reality.

Designer: Gunwoo Park

Supreme One-handed Editing Camera Render

A concept design by Gunwoo Park, this Supreme camera can be the ultimate compact camera for the free-spirited ones who like the outdoors. It’s not really a rugged digital camera but it’s designed for those into subculture activities like hip-hop or skateboarding. This group of people usually prefer capturing moving images as they are more active and creative.

Supreme One-handed Editing Camera Image

The Supreme camera allows you to record a moment while editing images with just one hand. It’s like holding a smartphone in one hand but the camera part is more powerful. The designer was aiming for a very compact gadget that can work as an action camera and an editing machine.

The design takes inspiration from the past decades, more notably the 90s. It’s heavily influenced by the Walkman and the early digicams with all the buttons. This one actually reminds me of the Flip Mino Video Camera Recorder from mid-2000s.

Supreme One-handed Editing Camera

Concept Supreme One-handed Editing Camera Design

The retro-style Supreme Camera looks neat and smooth. We see four color options from red to white, purple, and black. It’s about the same size as a regular smartphone so it perfectly fits one hand, allowing you to work on images or videos quickly. The lens occupies about a third of the front while the signature red Supreme logo sits on the other end. Near the lens is an LED flash. At the top edge, we see four lights that could be showing the battery level.

Deisgn Concept Supreme One-handed Editing Camera

One side of the camera is curved while the other edge where five media buttons (Record/Play/Forward/Next/Zoom) are slightly recessed is flat. At the bottom, there is a slot for the memory card and battery. On the rear, a huge screen is present. We doubt it is touchscreen because there are physical buttons underneath to access the Menu, clock or timer, exposure, flash, and delete.

Supreme One-handed Editing Camera Design

The simple retro style is combined with the right choice of materials such as plastic, metal, and silicone. The main body appears to have a metal finish while the buttons are made of plastic. The silicone part could be for the Supreme tag that hangs from one corner. Use the tag to keep the device safe and secure in your hand.

Supreme One-handed Editing Camera Image

Supreme One-handed Editing Camera Design Concept

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This all-in-one broadcast device is the wire-free mess content creators need

Industrial designer DPP Da’Peng conceptualized an all-in-one broadcast device for content creators to have a one-stop shop for quality production.

With content creation becoming one of the most sought-after fields to work in these days, broadcast equipment is getting some major buzz. Whether you have a podcast or are an aspiring influencer, access to quality broadcast equipment is the first step towards making it viral.

Designer: DPP Da’Peng

Depending on the type of content you create, the necessary equipment will vary, which means content creators typically own all kinds of different equipment. Keeping that many wires and devices in one space can get messy.

Decluttering the experience of content creation, industrial designer DPP Da’Peng conceptualized an All-in-One Live Broadcast device that takes care of every aspect of content creation in one go.

In designing their All-in-One device, DPP Da’Peng hoped to solve the issue of passive wheat dissipation present in broadcast equipment currently on the market. Finding an issue with the size of current heat sinks, Da’Peng notes,

“Due to the limitation of volume and microphone recognition sound, a large area of [the] metal aluminum heat sink is required to assist the machine to dissipate heat and work normally. So balancing heat sinks and design criteria is the primary issue.”

In finding the equipment’s final form, DPP Da’Peng conceptualized their all-in-one broadcast device in two different iterations. In its first version, Da’Peng visualizes the device supported by a tripod. Propped upright, the multi-functional camera is envisioned in a cubic form with an integrated heat sink sandwiched between the camera’s lens and body.

The second iteration, also situated atop a tripod, appears more like a compact projector. Unlike the first rendering, Da’Peng’s second camera’s lens module is oval-shaped while the body takes on a rectangular silhouette.

Both cameras feature intuitive record buttons and the lens rotates 90-degrees to switch between landscape and portrait modes. In addition, the heat sinks of both iterations are kept to a minimum and a wireless design takes care of the mess that comes with current broadcast devices on the market. The tripod is also optional, so when creators want to use the cameras like they would a webcam, both devices can easily mount computer screens.

Both iterations of Da’Peng’s broadcast device feature rotating lenses. 

The first iteration’s heat sink is wedged right between the lens and the camera’s body. 

The lens rotates 90-degrees to offer landscape and portrait capture modes.

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Vivo’s detachable pop-up camera concept is the evolution smartphone photography needs!

Vivo is not new to innovation in mobile camera technology. After having surprised the industry with the pop-up selfie camera, and a phone with dual elevating front cameras; the Chinese OEM has gone a step further to introduce a concept phone with a pop-up selfie camera module that can be removed from the body of the smartphone. This conceptual, interactive, and intuitive camera opens up a whole new range of multi-angle photography previously unseen with smartphone cameras.

IFEA Camera Mobilephone, as Vivo calls its concept smartphone, comes with a detachable front camera module called the IFEA. A user can detach the rectangular camera from the phone once it has completely popped out of its housing. IFEA can then be used wirelessly in any setting while being controlled with the smartphone from a distance. Vivo says the camera can also be voice-controlled to click and record. Furthermore, it can be attached to objects – as demonstrated in the video – to even a dog collar for your pooch’s first-person Instagram-worthy shots. From how it appears, the IFEA concept has a built-in battery and probably connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth. This we believe since the phone receives instant notification in case the user walks beyond a stipulated distance from the detached camera module. And the possibilities? Those are limited only by your imagination! While we agree smartphone photography is reaching all new heights, this detachable design lets you literally redefine your relationship with your phone and your camera. Place it on a table for a selfie, attach it to a holder and use it as an action camera, or make it a point of view camera from your pet’s collar – as we said, the only limitation is your imagination!

IFEA Camera Mobilephone is the brainchild of designer Dai Nairen. For its endless possibilities and out-of-the-box design, this concept for Vivo has won the Red Dot Design Award 2020. This is definitely an interesting idea any mobile photography aficionado would want to lay their hands-on, but will it see the light of the day is just anybody’s guess at this moment. Vivo is however hopeful of evolving the potential use of the IFEA in commercial phones, changing the way we capture the world around us!

Designer: Dai Nairen/Vivo