Comparing the Best Instant Film Cameras
InstantFlex TL70 and mini 90
There are plenty of instant film cameras to choose from, so we want to help you make an informed decision when choosing the best instant film camera for you. Here’s a breakdown comparing two top of the line instant film cameras on the market. Let’s compare aperture range, focusing, the viewfinders and overall aesthetics to help you see why MiNT really stands out.
instax mini 90 NEO
InstantFlex TL70 2.0
Aperture
Always fixed at f/22
- Macro mode: fixed at f/22
- Limited and smaller apertures
- Dull and flat image
Depth of field at f/5.6
- Wide range of apertures from f/5.6 to f/22
- Mesmerizing depth of field
- Larger than instax mini 90 NEO and all other instant cameras.
- Extra choice: f/bokeh
Focusing
3-range switching
- Motor-driven 3-range switching
- 0.3m to infinity
- macro mode: 0.3m - 0.6m
- normal mode: 0.6m - 3.0m
- landscape mode: 3.0m - infinity
Precise manual focusing
- Controllable manual adjusting
- 0.48m to infinity
- The closest distance is 0.18m with close up lens that you can rarely find on instant cameras.
Viewfinder
Real image finder
Waist-level viewfinder
- Square Fresnel viewfinder
- Focusing guide for 1:1 preview
- Waist-level and direct viewfinder
No guide
Focusing guide
1:1 instant preview
This is the actual image from the viewfinder
- TL70 comes with a 1:1 preview screen
- The size of the object in your viewfinder will be the same as your picture.








Real image finder
- Only for portrait shooting
- Difficult to use on waist and knee level
Waist-level viewfinder
- For all-time shooting
- Perfect for street photography
Eye level
Waist level
Knee level
Concept
Retro look
Designed with a classic look and having the attractions of a traditional analog camera, the mini neo classic 90 offers advanced features such as double exposures and bulb modes, equipped with new functions like the macro mode.
Twin Lens Design
Combining classic aesthetics and modern functionalities, while staying true to the original twin lens design, InstantFlex TL70 is the most user-friendly twin lens instant camera available. It leverages unique features such as aperture control, focusing, multiple, long exposures and close-up to empower the modern instant camera photographer.
TL70 is the perfect companion for artistic expression through instant film photography. A timeless camera that stands the test of time.
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