Tips After Setting Up Your Instax Mini 11
Below are some tips on setting up your Instax Mini 11 camera. If you run into problems with using your Instax Mini 11, once you setup your camera see this article how to how to fix the most common problems with the Instax Mini 11.
Don’t Open Your Film in Direct Sunlight
Don’t load new film into your instant camera film in direct sunlight. When you do this the direct sunlight can expose your film and create light streaks on the film and even ruining it. Instead, load your film in shade, under a cover like a jacket or shirt, wait until it’s cloudy, or a room without windows and the lights off to load your film into your camera. This way, you’ll get the best possible results with your film.
For Instax images to develop well, once the film is ejected it should be covered by the hand to keep out more direct light and then laid flat in a dark space. Touching the space where the image appears or shaking the picture will damage it.
Remember the Maximum Flash Range of Instax Mini 11
Keep in mind when shooting images with the Instax Mini 11 that is the flash range is only 9 ft (2.8 meters). This means anything past this distance won’t be lit by the flash, which will result in underexposed or completely dark subjects when shooting in low light situations like at outside or indoors at night or in the dark.
Keep the Minimum Focus Distance of the Instax Mini 11 In Mind
The Instax Mini 11 has a minimum focusing distance of 1.6 ft (0.5m) from the camera. This means that anything closer to the camera won’t be in focus or blurry and will be overly bright as well so it best to maintain this distance when taking images.
However, the camera has a built-in selfie mode that allows the camera to focus at 11.8 inches – 1.6 ft (30-50 cm), rather than using a focusing adapter like the Instax Mini 9. To activate the selfie mode on the Instax Mini 11, pull out the the front of the lens barrel until “Selfie On” appears on the top of the lens barrel.
Be Aware that You Cannot Turn the Flash of the Instax Mini 11 Off
The flash on the Instax Mini 11 automatically controlled (unlike the Instax Mini 9) and cannot be switched off. However, it can be covered with tape or thick paper but I recommend using the flash since Fujifilm’s instant film needs a lot of light to make good images, and having a flash on is essential in any low-light or indoor scene.
Don’t Cover the Holes on the Front of the Instax Mini 11
When taking an image with the Instax Mini 11 make sure not to cover up the two small holes next to the camera flash or the image will be completely dark or completely white.
Don’t Panic If Lights On Your Instax Mini 11 Are Blinking
If you’ve recently purchased a new Instax Mini 11, you might be wondering why the light is blinking. There’s no need to worry, as this is perfectly normal behavior. The front light will blink orange or red when it is first turned on, which means that the flash is charging. Once the charge is complete, the flash will stop blinking and remain on.
If the flash continues to blink after being turned on, it generally means that the batteries are running low and need to be replaced. If your camera is still blinking after you replace the batteries, make sure to replace the batteries with alkaline batteries only. Another tip is replacing the batteries when the camera is on (the lens is extended) may also help the blinking to stop.
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