My favorite hybrid instant camera has finally been discounted for Black Friday, and it comes with a bunch of goodies

Fujifilm Instax mini Evo deal — (Image credit: Fujifilm / Tom's Guide)

Every year, Black Friday brings with it fantastic discounts on our favorite tech, and it's one of the best times of the year to do your holiday shopping. Whether you're gifting friends and family or picking up something for yourself, there are some killer deals to be enjoyed. It's also the time of the year when my favorite cameras and drones go on sale, and I've found a great deal for you this time 'round — and it's a rare one.

The Fujifilm Instax mini Evo is currently 6% off at Amazon. I know that doesn't sound like much but it's extremely rare that this fantastic hybrid instant camera gets any price drops at all. And it's not just the camera you're getting in this deal — this bundle includes 20 instant film sheets, a 32GB microSD card, a small padded case, an SD card reader, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to instant cameras, and there are many to choose from. There are traditional, analog ones that simply take and print photos, and there are hybrid ones which let you print directly from your smartphone too. The Instax mini Evo falls in the latter category, and it's my favorite instant camera — I, in fact, bought one with my own money after I reviewed it!

What makes the Instax mini Evo one of the best instant cameras? Firstly, it's compact so you can take it anywhere with you. It's built robustly too and it sports a premium, retro look that Fuji is well-known for today. Because it's so easy to carry (and because it looks great), I've taken it on vacation a few times now — and I even wrote about my trip to Amsterdam shot through the Instax mini Evo's lens.

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A hand holding a black and gray Fujifilm Instax mini Evo hybrid instant camera — (Image credit: Future)

The Instax mini Evo is extremely easy to use too, sporting a straightforward control scheme that doesn't take long to get used to. But its biggest selling point lies in its filters and effects. There are 10 filters and 10 effects to choose from, so a total of 100 combos is possible, which gives users extensive creative avenues.

Fuji's stunning color science is at full display here. While the Instax mini Evo doesn't boast a large sensor or the most megapixels (4.9MP only), it still takes lovely photos with popping yet well-balanced colors.

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A photo of a woman standing under a pride flag next to a photo of neon signs lit up at night, taken on a Fujifilm Instax mini Evo instant camera — (Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)

I find being able to print photos directly from my smartphone extremely convenient too. It's simple, easy and quick, and I love having physical prints of photos I've taken in the past — I'm a bit old school that way. The Instax mini Evo also lets me transfer digital copies of the photos I've printed to my smartphone so I can share them on social media or set them as my phone wallpaper, which is lovely.

If you've been saving up for an instant camera or fancy upgrading from your old one, I can't recommend the Instax mini Evo enough. Right now, the bundle is available for just $318 at Amazon, and it comes with 20 instant film sheets, a 32GB microSD card, and lots more. I wouldn't pass up on this deal if I were you.

For more killer deals on earbuds, headphones, home appliances, TVs, laptops and more, don't forget to tune into our Black Friday deals live blog!

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, Under Armour and more
REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia and more
Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $249
Nectar: 50% off mattresses + 66% off bundles
Best Buy: laptops from $149
Lenovo: doorbuster laptop deals from $319
Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
Nike: apparel/sneakers from $7
Lululemon: top picks from $9
Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
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Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She's a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she's a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.

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