The “instax™” Cheki series’ palm-sized camera has evolved! Introducing the new “instax Pal 2™”

*AI Translated

Fujifilm Corporation will release the palm-sized camera “instax Pal 2™” (hereafter referred to as “Pal 2”), which allows you to easily take photos anytime, anywhere, on October 9, 2026.

The “instax Pal™”, released in October 2023, is a camera in the instax™ “Cheki” series that specializes in “shooting.” By separating the printing function, it achieves a compact, palm-sized design. It is a new style of instax™ device that allows you to print Cheki photos™ by linking with a smartphone printer or hybrid instant camera. Since its release, it has been highly praised by users around the world for allowing shooting from a variety of angles.

The newly released “Pal 2” is the successor model to the “instax Pal™.” While retaining the compact size and ease of shooting of the original, it features a completely redesigned look and enhanced functions. You can now instantly check your photos on the top monitor, and new features such as a viewfinder, dial, and lever have been added, allowing you to enjoy a deeper “camera-like shooting experience.” With a high-quality design featuring a semi-matte finish for a luxurious feel, it can also be carried as a fashion accessory.

Furthermore, “Pal 2” offers improved image quality over the “instax Pal™,” allowing you to capture your subject and the atmosphere of the moment more richly. It comes with 30 different effects for easily taking photos with a unique mood, and features the “instax Animation™” mode, which lets you create flipbook-style animation videos by combining up to 10 consecutive shots. With simple operation and a wide range of creative options, you can easily enjoy expressing yourself in your own unique way. While maintaining the portability that makes the “instax Pal™” so appealing, every aspect—design, usability, and expressive power—has been refined to deliver a higher level of shooting experience.

🚅Book your Shinkansen ticket with NAVITIME Travel! 👉 Click here
🛫Book your flight ticket with NAVITIME Travel! 👉 Click here
😄Enjoy a more convenient trip to Japan with NAVITIME eSIM!👉Click here

👉Book Hotels & Ryokan on JAPANiCAN🏨

1. Product Name, Release Date, and Price

(1) Palm-sized Camera “instax Pal 2™”

・Accessories

A strap for easy carrying and an angle adjustment accessory are included with the “Pal 2.” The accessory can be used as a camera stand with adjustable angles, making it convenient for group photos and other situations where you want to set the camera down for shooting.

(2) Camera Case for “instax Pal 2™”

2. Main Features of “instax Pal 2™”

(1) Simple, Analog-like Shooting Experience and High-Quality Design That Can Be Carried Like a Fashion Accessory

・“Pal 2” is a palm-sized digital camera that focuses exclusively on “shooting,” separating itself from printing functions. With a simple operation—just press the shutter button—you can easily take photos. You can check your images on the monitor on the top of the camera. Additionally, you can enjoy a unique “camera shooting experience” not found on smartphones, such as shooting through the viewfinder and operating analog-feeling dials and levers.

・The body features a semi-matte finish that gives it a premium feel, and the knurled texture on the grip area enhances its hold, resulting in a luxurious, camera-like design. Carrying it around can also make it a fashionable accessory that draws attention.

(2) Choose from Four Shooting and Printing Formats

・When shooting, you can choose from four formats: “Mini,” “Square,” and “Wide” with the instax™ frame, or “No Frame.” You can freely switch between them to match your desired composition, expanding the fun of photography.

・When printing, you can select a format compatible with your instax™ Link smartphone printer series, or the hybrid instant cameras instax™ Evo series and instax™ LiPlay series, and print your photos as instax prints™.

(3) Express Your Own Style with 30 Different Effects to Match Your Mood or Subject

The effects are divided into five themes, each with six variations, for a total of 30 options: “Modern” for natural tones, “Y2K” inspired by old digital cameras and film textures, “Vintage” for a nostalgic and rich look, “Chromatic” for vivid colors and light, and “Fantasy” for a dreamy texture with vibrant colors. You can change the color and feel of your photos to suit your preference.

By selecting your preferred theme in the dedicated app (*1), you can load the six effects from that theme onto the camera. You can also choose your favorites from all 30 effects and load up to six at a time. Effects can be switched by turning the dial on the camera body. Just like changing lenses or film, you can adjust the mood of your photos to match your feelings or subject, allowing you to capture everyday moments as unique expressions of your own style and worldview.

*1 Free app available for Android devices and iPhone. Download from Google Play for Android devices or from the App Store for iPhone. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. The iPhone trademark is used under license from Aiphone Co., Ltd.

(4) “instax Animation™” Feature: Combine Burst Shots into a Flipbook-Style Video

・When you push the lever on the top right toward the monitor, it switches to "instax Animation™" mode. In "instax Animation™" mode, you can continuously shoot up to 10 frames by holding down the shutter button, allowing you to create an animation video similar to a flipbook. This mode lets you capture your subject’s movements in a charming, stop-motion style.

・Videos created in "instax Animation™" mode can be converted into a QR code (※2) and printed together with the captured image as an instax print™. By scanning the QR code with your smartphone, you can play back the "instax Animation™" video.

※2 QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. After printing an instax print™ with a QR code, you need to upload the video data to the server via the "instax Pal™" app. The video data will be stored on the server for two years from the time it is uploaded together with the captured image through the dedicated smartphone app.

(5) High-Speed Transfer of Captured Images from Camera to Dedicated App & Easy Sharing on Social Media

・After connecting the camera and the dedicated app via Bluetooth (※3), you can transfer captured images to the app at high speed—about 0.7 seconds per image (※5)—by plugging the camera’s USB Type-C port into your smartphone (※4).

・Wireless transfer via Bluetooth is also available.

・Transferred photos can be edited in the app for brightness, contrast, and more, and can be saved to your smartphone’s camera roll or shared on social media.

(6) Improved Image Resolution and Built-in Memory Capacity

・Equipped with a 1/3.06-inch sensor, the image resolution has been improved from 5MP in the previous model to 10MP. This allows you to capture everyday moments with even greater detail and richness.

・The number of images that can be stored in the built-in memory has also increased from 50 to 100 compared to the previous model. When using a separately sold microSD card, you can save images up to the card’s capacity limit.

3. Promotion of "instax Pal 2™"

The "Pal 2" is a model that further enhances the excellent portability of its compact body and the ease of enjoying photography in a variety of everyday situations. The tagline "This camera fits me" expresses the idea that everyone can enjoy photography in their own style and capture everyday moments in a way that feels personal. Globally, the tagline is "fits with you." The appeal of "Pal 2" will be shared with people all over the world through online, social media, and in-store promotions.

• instax™ Official Website https://instax.jp/
• instax™ Official Instagram https://instagram.com/cheki_instax/
• instax™ Official TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@instax
• instax™ Official X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/FujifilmJP_ck
• instax™ Official Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FujifilmChekiJapan

About instax™ "Cheki"

The instant photo system instax™, affectionately known as "Cheki™" in Japan, has continued to evolve since its launch in 1998, incorporating trends and advancing technology over the years. In addition to analog instant cameras, the lineup has expanded to include hybrid instant cameras with digital technology, smartphone printers, and palm-sized cameras. By offering a variety of ways to enjoy photography, instax™ has broadened its user base. Currently, instax™ is available in over 100 countries worldwide, with cumulative sales exceeding 100 million units.

*instax, Cheki, instax print, instax Pal, instax Pal 2, and instax Animation are registered trademarks or trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.

Source: PRTIMES

🚅Book your Shinkansen ticket with NAVITIME Travel! 👉 Click here
🛫Book your flight ticket with NAVITIME Travel! 👉 Click here
😄Enjoy a more convenient trip to Japan with NAVITIME eSIM!👉Click here

👉Book Hotels & Ryokan on JAPANiCAN🏨