The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is our favorite instant camera — and it’s now down to a record-low price on Amazon

Christmas is a time of memory-making, and there’s no better way to record them than with an instant camera. They also don’t have to cost the earth, as evidenced by this new deal that drops the highly rated Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 at Amazon down to $85.95 (was $105.95).

Having reviewed a significant number of the best instant cameras, the Instax Mini 12 is a clear overall winner, especially for anyone new to photography. The camera produces compact printouts, making it ideal for quick results.

You’ll need to factor in film refills to your ongoing costs, but given that a twin pack of Instax Mini film costs just $16.81, it’ll hardly break the bank.

At a new record-low price, why not take advantage of one of the best camera deals around at the moment and get it just in time for Christmas?

In our Instax Mini 12 review said that the instant camera is “child’s play to use, produces lovely-looking prints, and remains our top recommendation for instant photography on a budget.” No wonder we gave it an impressive 4.5 out of five stars.

The camera is very user-friendly, making it ideal for anyone new to photography, including young children with no prior experience. The Instax Mini 12 has two settings, on and close-up, which you can adjust by rotating its lens. We also found that the addition of parallax correction improves viewfinder accuracy, so what you see when framing is closer to what’s actually printed.

A final word on the camera from our best instant cameras buying guide: “While prints can feel small, the Instax Mini 12 makes it easy for newbies to capture vibrant party snaps at a relatively low cost.”

If you’re keen on something a little more substantial and capable, then take a look at our guides to the best cameras for photography and the best compact cameras.