Updated with a brighter, clearer viewfinder, along with an enhanced exposure control-set, the InstantFlex TL70 2.0 is the second iteration of the TL70 from MiNT, which pairs the classic form and function of a TLR yet has the unique distinction of using instax mini instant film. Featuring a completely manual set of exposure controls, along with a 61mm f/5.6 triplet lens, this camera affords a broad range of creative control during shooting, including timed shutter speeds from 1 to 1/500 sec, bulb shooting for up to 10 seconds, and a choice of aperture settings from f/5.6 to f/22. A creatively-shaped f/bokeh setting can also be used to produce distinctly-shaped out-of-focus highlights when using selective focus techniques, and manual focus control lets you photograph subjects as close as 1.6' away. The twin lens reflex design avails a waist-level optical viewfinder for composing and focusing, and both a bottom tripod mount and neck strap holders are integrated for additional shooting stability. The viewfinder has been updated for this version 2.0 edition, and now incorporates a Fresnel Super Viewfinder, that is rated to be five times brighter, along with a 32% larger magnifier for more focusing precision. Also unique to TLR designs, an electronic flash is featured above the viewing lens to provide additional illumination to a scene. Pairing the celebrated TLR design with a fun and contemporary film format, the InstantFlex TL70 2.0 is a unique shooting option that allows you to also mix creativity and control.
- Twin Lens Reflex Design
- Accepts instax mini Instant Film
- Triplet 61mm f/5.6 Lens
- Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/22
Mint Camera InstantFlex TL70 2.0 Overview
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Mint Camera InstantFlex TL70 2.0 Reviews
The Specification is misleading, CAMERA is SO-SO.
1. Featuring a completely manual set of exposure controls This is not true... The camera has 1. completely auto shutter and 2. Bulb setting there are no other shutter options. 2. Shutter is manual, but as far as I see it it isn't a normal blade aperture so if you miss the exactly right spot on it you'll get black corner (photo below) 3. Camera has one overexpose and one under expose option, but in my experience does less good job at auto exposure then my previous FujiFilm Mini90 did. 4. Every single slide that comes out has thin lines across the whole surface. I don't know why for $400 they didn't put something soft on the exit of the film. 5. It's possible I'm missing something, but in order to get a close-up focusing Lupe out you have to physically get your finger in the viewfinder and pull it out, and 3 out of 5 times my finger ends up touching the lupe and it needs cleaning. I was hoping that for the money this would work like any other twin lens camera where the spring releases the magnifier. 6. with all the plastic nonsense that manufacturers are giving with electronics these days, it's weird that the camera comes without a simple strap. 7. Focusing and aperture wheels could be a bit less plastic and the adjustments would be much less hassle than they are. All that being said, I was kind of aware that this is going to be a cheap camera, so I'd live with all of the above BUT the scratched images, are unfortunately a hard NO for me, the film isn't cheap these days.
4 stars for the camera itself and an extra one for the fun factor
I’ll admit I probably wouldn’t have purchased this if I hadn’t found a used one on B&H. After adding the lens kit it was still pretty pricey and I had plenty of “what did I just do?” moments between ordering and receiving it. However once I shot my first pack of film all doubts disappeared. My kids have owned Instax Minis for a couple of years but I now realize that most Instax cameras are not doing the film justice. The colors and contrast one can get are a far cry from the typical overexposed instant photo of yore but it can do “dreamy” when called upon too. I love the unknown element and happy accidents that can occur (even if it’s just to compensate for a lack of ideas on my part). There’s definitely a learning curve in setting the right aperture given the way sensor works and I am still slower to focus than I would like but the results that this camera delivers can be really great and more importantly the whole process is tremendous fun. With film at less than $0.50 / shot, there’s no reason to hold back from experimentation. Do yourself a favor and throw a 6-pack of film in your cart before purchase. If there is a downside it’s that I’m now thinking about an RF70 much to the horror of my wallet.