FujiFilm instax mini 8 - Camera Troubleshooting

The shutter release won't trip

1. The battery power is low.
2. The batteries are not loaded correctly.
3. Power is not turned on.
4. No operation is done for about 5 minutes while the power is turned on.

1. Replace the batteries with new ones.
2. Load the batteries correctly.
3. Press the power button to turn on the power.
4. Press the power button after retracting the lens or press the shutter release button to restore the power-on state.

The lamp on the view finder blinks and the shutter release won't trip

• Flash is charging.

• Wait until the lamp on the brightness adjustment dial lights.

The film pack won't load into your camera, or won't load into your camera smoothly

1. The film pack is not for your camera.
2. You are not loading the film pack correctly.

1. Use Fujifilm Instant Color Film "instax mini" only. (No other films can be used.)
2. Match the yellow line on the film pack with the yellow positioning mark in your camera.

All lamps on the brightness adjustment dial blink at the same time

1. The battery power is low, and it takes a long time to charge the flash.
2. Your camera is broken.

• Replace the batteries with new ones while the power is turned on (when the lens is extended).
  
  Replace the batteries only while the power is turned on. If you replace the batteries while the power is turned off (when the lens is retracted), the lamps on the brightness adjustment dial blink after turning on the power even with new batteries.
  * When the problem is due to reason , the lamps on the brightness adjustment dial turn off after replacing the batteries. If the problem is due to reason the lamps on the brightness adjustment dial blink even after replacing the batteries. In this case, turn off the power and remove the batteries immediately, then consult the distributor you purchased the product from or an authorized FUJIFILM repair center.

The red lamp on the view finder lights

• The battery power is low.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

The finished print looks over exposed. (White in color)

1. The method of measuring the subject brightness is unsuitable.
2. Brightness adjustment dial setting is incorrect.
3. The ambient temperature is low (below +5°C).
4. The background is too dark in comparison with the subject.
5. The light sensor or flash sensor window is blocked.

1. Point the lens toward the center of the subject and measure the subject brightness.
2. While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for which the lamp lights.
3. Before taking pictures, place your camera in a warm place. When the picture comes out from your camera, warm it up in your breast pocket.
4. Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the direction.
5. When taking a picture, be careful not to cover the two small windows next to the flash on the camera

The finished print looks under exposed. (Dark)

1. The method of measuring the subject brightness is unsuitable.
2. Brightness adjustment dial setting is incorrect.
3. The ambient temperature is high (above +40°C).
4. The picture was taken with direct light in front of you.
5. The flash lampface was blocked.
6. The background is too bright in comparison with the subject.
7. The flash did not reach the subject.
8. The flash reflected back from a mirror or window glass entered your camera.

1. Point the lens toward the center of the subject and measure the subject brightness.
2. While pointing the lens toward the subject, turn the brightness adjustment dial to set the brightness to that for which the lamp lights.
3. Before taking pictures, place your camera in a cool place. When the picture comes out from your camera, keep it away from places or objects with excessively high temperature.
4. Take a picture with the light behind you, or turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the direction.
5. When holding your camera, be careful not to block the flash lampface with your finger or strap.
6. Turn the brightness adjustment dial one step toward the direction.
7. Take pictures within 0.6 to 2.7 m from the subject.
8. Take pictures obliquely against the mirror or window glass.

The picture is out of focus

1. The shooting range is too close to the subject.
2. The lens is not clean.
3. Your camera was shaken when taking pictures.

1. Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6m between you and your subject.
2. Clean the lens.
3. Hold your camera firmly and press the shutter release button gently.

The picture is blurred

1. A pressure was applied to the picture immediately after coming out from the camera.
2. The picture did not come out smoothly.

1. Do not press onto or fold the picture.
2. Do not block the film exit with your finger.

The subject in the viewfinder has shifted in finished print

• The shooting range is too close to the subject.

• Take pictures with a distance of at least 0.6m between you and your subject.