Review of FujiFilm Instax Mini 8 & Capturing Moment

Assalammu'alaikum!

Yes, it is time for a review because I have finally collected my loot!

I finally can put a face to the guy behind @instaxmoment on Instagram and the owner behind Capturing Moment of FB. A very nice calm man, he placed the bag full of loot at the backseat of my car, and reminded me that the camera had a sensor, and that it is best to rotate the mode to the one it suggested. I handed my cash for loot, and off we go....

 So nice to give us this bag! I had to grab over and get the camera out with a pack of Mickey films.

And yes, I took it out the moment we drove off! I immediately load the batteries and films, and shoot off the protecting film and tested the sensor.

And he WA me nice words to enjoy snapping away. I will surely return, Sir! Your service is too awesome not to return! 

I like the feel of the camera, my husband however said it is on a heavy side (I personally didnt even feel the weight). I shooted when I had the chance. Here's my first two shots!

I like how it works somehow with the mickey films. Nice that a shot of me had "My Gal" and "100% kissable" with Mickey and cupid bow/arrow while a shot of my husband had "So cute" with Minnie and hearts.

I knew it was a choice I wont regret. So far, the sensor only points to "indoor". I should brave the shyness and start shooting outside, maybe. :)

Then, I tried shooting my husband in pitch dark with Hi-Key mode.

I was amazed how the picture ended up so bright and clear. I wont be able to achieve this with other cameras that I've ever owned before. Awesome!!

All in all, it is so easy to operate and handle this pretty thing! I could fit it (with the box) into my Crochet Spacious Bag! And yes, I still keep it in the box with the bubble wrap! LOL!

And, oh! Did I mention how ergonomic it is to hold and shoot away with this Polaroid camera? I think all the Polaroid cameras are just as ergonomic. It is easy to hold with one hand, and snap. The buttons are all placed at the perfect position! I like how the shoot button is in the front and not the top like most cameras. It allows the user to hold with one hand only, two hands if your hands are not sturdy maybe, but this thing always gives me clear awesome picture no matter how shaky I was. (I never had steady hands - which is why I hated digital cameras that needs to be dead still for a clear picture, and also the reason why I ask someone else to help when approached to take a snap for a family)

And yes.. the films.. cheap cameras often comes with an expensive pricetag for the films like how an expensive camera comes with a relatively cheaps films (or none at all as everything is digital now!)

At capturingmoment, the films are relatively cheaper than most physical shops or vending machine - or so I heard there's one at JCube. Most shops retail plain instax mini films at $10/pack. As reported by a friend, the vending machine retails at $7.90/pack. I am the kind who likes to buy bulk, and I will in a heartbeat, WA CapturingMoment and tell him I want 10packs, and get it at $74. It gets cheaper when i go bulkier. 60packs are at $414. 80packs are for $544. $10/pack vs $7.40/pack, tell me you are still going to get the $10/pack. If you don't want to use 10packs, well... gather 10 friends and combine forces to purchase! Isn't sharing caring? ;) Speaking of which... Do hola me if you wanna combine order, as I might do that pretty frequently, at the moment I am booking my niece and a friend to join order as and when we need more films. And if I happen to have extra, or well, i will just sell it at $8.50 (including free local normal post). ;)

The decorated films at CapturingMoment retails from $11.50-$15ish. And the best part? It is all in-stock, no deposit required to reserve (if new stocks are coming) and you can self-collect or simply pay the postage! He mails them in 24hrs after receiving payment (for postage) and COD for self-collection.

If you can't wait, go find this vending machine at Jcube!

I screamed in excitement in my head when I see her message on my phone! So pretty! So convenient! I am so hitting that route soon!

I cant wait for my friendly assignment on 28th! I hope we can do it well and smoothly.The guestbook is 80% complete. It is very basic - not too fancy. They both loved the simplicity I portrayed across to their guestbook. I hope the guests would enjoy writing and signing on it too.

Secretly I wish there are spares so I can bring home and take more instant photos! And a friend tot of hooking me up with a guestbook+photo booth service with her. We'll see.. Husband is already complaining about the lack of time and attention la! ;)

Afterall my new sideline will start in April where I will crash-train over 2-3 days to deliver business modules. Then my business will also  start taking off. I will be running non-stop all over the place. And if all goes well, I intend to stick to my freelance job alone in 2015 without a full time job that will drain me.

My journey with the youngest Business Guru aka The Lady Boss will soon begin... I can't wait!
Can you already guess who she is? Would you like to be part of the team?

Till I blog again! (Next entry will be about my struggles trying for the little one and all the advices I got, because I love sharing!)

Wassalam,
Jun

45 views on my previous post!

Assalammualaikum readers! A blessed Friday 13th approach us yet again!

I was awaken by 46 views on my previous post, that is big jump! And it got me hype to blog this entry. :)

I first started blogging in 2004, capturing the things I often took for granted. Rough patch, tough life. Blogging kept me sane, knowing people read and could somehow relate to my journey at some point in time. And then everyone began to blog... Now, I somehow can say that I am the only few among my friends who still blogs.

It is just me, I love sharing and writing. It only made sense to blog, right? Besides, I need an outlet where I can rant out or divert my attention so I am back to the positive self.

I dunno how many out there actually followed my blog, but I hope it helps my readers in a way or another. I admit my blogs tend to end up on a boring side because of the lack of photos and visuals. I guess, that is because of how my family and I often avoided the camera.

Speaking of camera... My niece's Polaroid Camera (Mini 7s) had made me want mine. Weird how my niece now influence me. It used to be me influencing them, and now, I get amazed whenever they get into the trend and have new stuff in their loot.

It was my niece who got me contacts of some suppliers to get films and camera. Well, it wasn't really about me initally. It was my husband's friend who is getting married in few weeks' time and he wanted us to help with his guestbook, then somehow the idea of a photobooth pop up, and so we were sourcing for a supplier who can supply us 800 pieces of plain films at a good inviting price.

We source high and low, we got some that offers 100pieces for $74. Not bad.. then my niece prompt me that she got a cheaper deal 600 pieces for $414, then we asked for 800 pieces and it total up to $544! Good buy! $0.68/film is awesome compared to $1/film.

And that deal went on to a short chat about the models and the differences and all. Here's what the supplier gave me in comparison of all the models he has in-stock (awesome right? Now you wanna know who this guy is? Are you screaming yes already?)

I would say this is such a good table for comparison. And yes, he watermarked this, so you surely know who I am referring to already! :)

He is a nice guy, always promptly answer my queries (no matter how obvious the answer, he still sound polite - thought I am only texting, but i know how some ppl reply and we can almost hear them) I mistook him for a her, and conveniently texted a "good morning Sis" or something along that line, and he politely and subtly corrected me, that in an instance gave him another two thumbs up on service rendered.

I went on playing noob, asking him questions with such an obvious answer, and he still politely reply me like it was his pleasure to answer me even when there is no absolute guarantee yet that I am going to buy or if I will play MIA.

And yes... because of his 9.5 out of 10 customer service, I just had to... LOL. And so I added a Mini 8s to my loot. Then he asked if I'd like some accessories to go with the camera, which I politely declined, BUT... he is so nice! So I added 2packs of Mickey Rock My World films.



Too cute to resist right! So ya, go check capturingmoment already! Good deals! And awesome service, what more can anyone ask?

I will blog again after I receive my loot and share what pictures I snap with it.

Do share with me your polaroid moment or drop me a tip or two, I will appreciate it, and I might compile it all to share with everyone else!

That is all for today, till I blog again.

Xoxo,
Wassalam,
Jun