Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 can plug directly into your smartphone to transfer images
Fujifilm has released the Instax Pal 2, a compact digital camera designed to bridge the gap between instant photography and modern smartphone connectivity. The device features tactile controls, downloadable color filters, and a USB-C port that allows for direct image transfer to smartphones. Priced at $170, the camera targets users seeking a fun, throwback shooting experience despite some reported interface slowness.
- ▪The Instax Pal 2 includes a 1/3.06-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 10MP or 1MP photos with an f/2.2 aperture.
- ▪Users can transfer images directly to their smartphones via a built-in USB-C connector or wirelessly via Bluetooth.
- ▪The camera features physical dials and levers for selecting Instax film frames and downloaded color filters.
- ▪The device is available for pre-order at a price of $170 in white or silver and black color options.
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News Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 can plug directly into your smartphone to transfer images The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls. By Ian Carlos Campbell Sept. 30, 2026 6:04 pm EST Fujifilm Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Fujifilm made its smallest instant camera, the original Instax Pal, by separating the camera sensor from its printer. The new Instax Pal 2 takes the idea even further by becoming more of a standalone digital camera in its own right, complete with tactile controls and a collection of downloadable color filters. In terms of size and overall design, the Instax Pal 2 is larger than the original lump-shaped Pal and designed to be used in a horizontal orientation like a Kodak Charmera.
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