KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro 3x3 Instant Camera, Photo Printer, 8 Sheets, White

My daughter was desperate for the classic "shake it" instant camera but when I looked into how much they cost, and more importantly, how much the film costs, it was a hard no from me. I did lots of research and finally landed on the Kodak Mini Shot 3 but still felt nervous about parting with my money, though I shouldn't have worried. This camera is AMAZING! I think it's important to remember that your satisfaction with this camera will depend on your expectations. I wasn't expecting to get professional photos from it or battery that lasts for days, I simply wanted to fulfil my daughter's wish of being able to print photos straight from the camera. I was pleasantly surprised at how big the camera is, it feels like you've got a "proper" camera and like you've got your money's worth, but it's not bulky and it's easy to carry with the strap that's included. I love the fact you can preview the picture on screen and decide whether or not to print, so you don't waste film on bad photos. I absolutely love the experience of waiting for the picture to print, it takes a few minutes overall but once it's done, it's ready. It's fun seeing the picture pop in and out as it layers the different colours on. The film cartridges are very easy to remove and insert, and I am so happy with how much cheaper they are compared to the big brand. I bought 60 prints for £15 on Amazon which works out 25p per photo. The pictures come out quite clear and I'm very happy with the colours. Don't get me wrong, they're not good enough that you'd use only this camera for important events like weddings but they're really nice keepsakes and have a classic look. I can't comment on the charge because we've only used the camera in the house so far so there's always a charger around. We are going to take it on holiday but I'll just keep a battery pack handy because I can tell the charge won't last for a whole day of memory making. The only negative from me is that the pictures seem to print out slightly off-centre which is annoying when you tried to align it perfectly. But I've found if you hold the camera vertically instead it seems to eliminate the problem, and makes no difference because the pictures are square anyway. Speaking as someone who was stressed about finding the perfect instant print camera, I would 100% recommend this one to anybody.

The KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro 4PASS is a delightful blend of instant camera and portable photo printer, all in one stylish yellow package. This compact device lets you snap photos and print them instantly in a classic square format (7.6 x 7.6 cm), making every moment feel special and shareable right away. The included 68 sheets of instant film mean you can start capturing memories right out of the box, perfect for parties, travel, or simply enjoying spontaneous creativity with friends and family. What makes the Mini Shot 3 stand out is its user-friendly design and modern features. The 4PASS technology ensures vibrant, high-quality prints with enhanced color and detail, while the camera’s retro look adds a touch of nostalgia. It connects easily to your smartphone, so you can print your favorite digital photos as well as those taken with the camera. Lightweight and portable, this 2-in-1 device is ideal for anyone who loves instant photography and wants to bring a splash of color—both literally and figuratively—into their everyday adventures.

Very poor product for the money paid. Zero storage so when you turn the camera off, any photos you took disappear - unless you print off immediately. You can also only take one photo at a time which is useless in this day and age. The camera on your phone will be of better quality. The app is useless - just allows you to print photos from your Apple or android photo library - something you can do from your existing phone’s photo reel and on the printer that you likely already own. In short, this is a gimmick camera. Spend your money on a better camera and print the photos using your printer or order them from an online printing service.

I like my gadgets and thought this would be a fun addition to print some pictures and use as an old school instant camera. It’s good but does have its flaws. What I like: - it came with the camera and 3 packs of film which I thought was good value - the fact you can print direct from your smart phone was the major factor that sold me this camera - the prints are ok, they’re a bit of fun but do not expect quality like you get from the machines in boots and supermarkets etc - I like that you can print and take photos - it’s quite compact so easy to travel with - simple enough to charge up - simple enough to download and use the partner app - great fun seeing the picture slide in and out as it develops and laminates What I don’t like: - picture quality and colour reproduction isn’t great - using as a camera can be tricky is the screen is tiny and framing a decent picture can be hit or miss better to take the picture on your phone then print on the Kodak - prints are quite small

Overall? Fantastic. Is the camera on par with camera phones? Heck no. BUT, the printer can print photos taken from your phone, and they print really well, surprisingly well! Honestly, I'm more inclined to snap with my phone and print then and there from the Mini Shot. However, you can't deny the fun of snapping with the camera itself, it may not be anywhere near as sharp but it does have a nice retro feel to the photos. The camera UI is super simple, they have done a great job with it to not cram in features and instead focus on the essentials, border / no border, filters, monochrome etc. I think it is a fantastic product for the price.

Surprisingly good quality. Prints are actually very good indeed. Very clear and detailed with excellent colour. Great starter bundle here with extra sheets. Great that you can send images from your smartphone to the printer too. I had thought it might be a bit naff but it's very very useable. The grandkids love it for scrapbooking.

Photo Quality is average but print quality is good

This item was faulty out of the box. I had only two successful pictures then the cartridge jammed, ruining it. From then on the camera would not print as it turns itself off during the printing process leaving incomplete photos. The camera comes with a one year warranty so Amazon referred me to KODAK support. KODAK'S live chat is pointless as they just contact you over email instead and they are on EST. Their responses are very slow and are clearly scripted, like your talking to a scammer, ignoring what you actually ask. After going through troubleshooting, sending them video proof of the fault and confirming my details more than once, they agree to send me a returns label "as soon as its available". After 6 days with no returns label received I have to chase them up. No reply. Next day I open up a new case with support and miraculously a returns label lands in my inbox. THE RETURN UNDER WARRANTY IS NOT FREE. You have to pay for the return to the Netherlands yourself. When I asked to confirm this they ignored me. I returned the item through Amazon instead. Amazon support was really helpful and it was sorted in 5 mins even though it was way outside my returns window.

I was so excited to get it. But i was surprised when i received it, both the picture quality and the printing quality are very low. The film got stuck while printing and it stopped working.

Dwukrotnie zamówiłem ten aparat i obydwa egzemplarze były uszkodzone. Pierwszy z nich w ogóle się nie uruchamiał i został wymieniony na nowy, natomiast drugi egzemplarz miał problem z drukowaniem zdjęć - warstwy kolorów nie nakładały się idealnie na siebie, były przesunięte. Aplikacja na telefon w wersji android pozostawia wiele do życzenia.

Llevo utilizando la cámara durante un tiempo, procedo a relatar los pros y contras de esta: Pros: Es una cámara bastante pequeña comparada con la competencia. Imprime fotos con o sin marco y este se puede cambiar de color sin tener que comprar cartuchos especiales. Las fotos son de un tamaño como los de la Polaroid aproximadamente. La foto te sale a 34 céntimos lo cual es una ganga. Permite la impresión de fotos desde tu móvil ya que tiene una app que la puedes conectar a la cámara (esto es muy distintivo al resto). Tiene una batería incorporada capaz de sacar unas 20 fotos. Lo cual está bastante bien sabiendo que los carretes son de 7. Contras: Tiene una pantalla LCD que es una basura pero he de decir a su favor que mantiene la esencia de que no vas a saber muy bien el resultado de la imagen hasta que salga. La batería dura menos si imprimes las fotos desde el móvil sacando unas 10 fotos. Tiene un puerto de carga micro USB. No cuenta con visor por lo que tienes que fiarte de la pantallita. Elegí esta cámara y no a la competencia debido a lo barato que salen los cartuchos, el tamaño de la fotografía y ese formato 2 en 1 pudiendo imprimir fotos del móvil que se quedan olvidadas en el formato digital. Por otro lado decir que no me arrepiento de la compra que hice pero dudaba en comprar la Kodak smile (la compacta) ya que no utiliza cartuchos Kodak. Más que nada por si se va al tacho y luego no hay cartuchos. La otra utiliza papel fotográfico normal solo te tienes q fijar que sea del mismo tamaño y ya. Espero que sea de gran ayuda este comentario y os anime a comprarla. Dentro de un año más o menos hago una actualización.

I am disappointed with the reliability of this product. After successfully printing only 3–4 times, the camera began displaying a 'Cartridge Not Recognized' error. Despite the cartridge being correctly installed. the device fails to detect it. This inconsistency makes the product difficult to use.

average camera but makes great print. We take photos on the phone and use the camera to print. Produces good colors