Tag: Mint

  • Polaroid launches Mint digital instant camera and mobile printer

    Polaroid has launched the Mint 2-in-1 digital instant camera at the IFA trade show in Berlin. The Mint camera (not to be confused with the Instax-mini-compatible Mint InstantFlex TL70) comes with a 16MP image sensor, a microSD-slot for cards of up to 256GB capacity, a built-in selfie mirror, and a self-timer. A smartphone-like LED-flash is on board as well.

    Polaroid says the camera “makes it easier than ever to capture and print instant photos that last a lifetime” and the built-in printer, which uses the inkless ZINK-technology can produce color, black-and-white or sepia prints in less than a minute. Before printing, users have the option of adding a frame to the image. The Polaroid Mint instant camera is available in black, white, red, blue and yellow and will set you back $ 99.99.

    The Mint Instant Digital Pocket printer is Polaroid’s second new product at the trade show and meant to be used in conjunction with mobile devices. The pocket-sized printer uses the same ZINK technology as the Mint camera and lets you print any photo from your smartphone or tablet via the Polaroid Mint app and a bluetooth connection. The app features many common editing functions, including filters, frames and stickers.

    The printer can be charged via a USB port and is the battery is good for 50 prints. The Polaroid Mint printer is available in black, white, red, blue and yellow and retails at $ 129.99. More information on the Mint camera and printer is available on the Polaroid website.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • MINT SLR670-S Noir is a refurbished Polaroid SX-70 with added auto modes

    MINT has launched a refurbished and upgraded Polaroid SX-70 camera, dubbing it the SLR670-S Noir. In addition to all the features of the original Polaroid base model, MINT’s updated version includes A100 and A600 auto modes for using SX-70 film and ISO 600 film. 

    According to MINT, its refurbished camera features ten shutter speeds with speeds up to 1/2000sec, two shutter options for long exposure, a focusing distance of 26cm to infinity, and a three-year warranty for maintenance. The camera itself is priced at $ 675, though a ‘Starter Pack’ with limited accessories is offered at $ 765 and an ‘Ultimate Package’ is offered at $ 869. It isn’t clear how many of these refurbished cameras MINT has available.

    Via: The Phoblographer

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Mint introduces Instantflex TL70 instant film TLR camera

    Polaroid camera repair and maintenance company Mint has introduced its own instant camera called the Mint Instantflex TL70. Fitted with a 65.4mm lens the camera offers aperture settings of f/5.6, f/8, f/16 and f/32 with an additional setting called f/bokeh – which creates a 5-pointed star shaped aperture. The Instantflex also features a flip-up flash unit housed above the viewing lens. Read more

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)