In terms of performance, light sensitivity here ranges from a standard ISO100 to ISO1600 and is fully automatic, meaning that we can’t tweak the settings ourselves. The digital-first approach and lack of optical viewfinder might put off fans of true analogue photography, and the low resolution means it won't replace even a basic digital camera. You lose access to any creative looks when you use it as a remote control, and the app limits you to transferring only those photos you have already printed, a restriction that's unfriendly to the consumer and totally unnecessary. Finally, in a more minor criticism, Fujifilm’s choice to opt for micro-USB over USB-C for charging does feel a little antiquated.

Pull the lever and print images immediately, whether you have just taken the shot, or you are printing images from your smartphone. The instax mini Evo uses a 28mm f2 lens, this gives you a wide-angle that gets everyone in the shot. The Mini Evo is a perfectly capable standalone camera, but unlike rivals that are truly analogue, it lets you pair with your phone to double as a slick portable printer.A countdown indicator near the bottom of the screen reminds you how much film is left in the camera, and thankfully won't lock you out of snapping extra digital images once the pack has been used up.

As well as an image capture device, the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo can also act as a standalone mini printer, connectable to our smartphones via Bluetooth, meaning that photos transmitted from our phone’s camera roll can be output as hard copies. I can’t think of any good reason for this handicap other than Fujifilm looking to ensure continued film sales. Offering 100 ways to capture images and the highest-ever instax instant print quality, all in a timeless classic design, the mini Evo is a unique companion for chronicling and sharing life’s milestones in an instant. Not only do we get a shutter release button on the top plate, but also a second one on the faceplate, next to a built-in mirror for the selfie obsessed and a small lozenge shaped window housing an integral flash.At the time of writing Allan leads the class based Championship the BHC Cup presented by Footman James.