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# Selfie-Enabling Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera Unit Snaps Short-Range Shots

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-30 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-unit
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/fujifilm-instax-mini-9-camera-30-03-2017/)

Those who take lots of selfies that want to [print a physical keepsake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3) for themselves or friends will be interested in the [Fujifilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-99) Instax Mini 9 Camera unit as a new device to pick up. Set to be available in April of this year with the Cobalt Blue and Smokey White color options releasing in June, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera features a small mirror next to the lens for snapping perfect selfies.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera comes packed with a [close-up lens attachment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-instant-wide-glass) that makes it possible to take pictures of yourself or friends from only 14 inches away. This makes the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera unit ideal for those who want to snap shots of themselves and friends in a closeup way.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Selfie-enabling Instant Cameras:** The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera unit allows users to take instant selfies and print physical keepsakes.
- **Close-up Lens Attachments:** The close-up lens attachment on the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera enables users to take closeup shots of themselves and friends.
- **Physical Keepsakes for Selfies:** The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera provides a tangible way for selfie enthusiasts to create physical keepsakes of their photos.

### Where This Applies

- **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from producing more selfie-enabling cameras with instant printing capabilities.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to integrate close-up lens attachments into various devices, enhancing the selfie-taking experience.
- **Printing Services:** The printing services industry can tap into the demand for instant printing of personal photos, catering to selfie enthusiasts who want physical keepsakes.

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