The Lomo’Instant Automat Cabo Verde is an instant camera. It was introduced on May 31, 2017. The design of the camera from Lomography is green and white.
In terms of functionality, it is identical to the “normal” Lomo’Instant Automat. The Special Edition is named after the African island nation of Cape Verde. The African country consists of the nine inhabited Cape Verde Islands and has about 524000 inhabitants. The capital is Praia.
The package includes the camera, a lens cap with remote shutter release, color filters for the flash, magnetic stickers, adhesive dots, photo frames and photo clips, and a manual with shooting tips.
Films for the instant camera
To take pictures, the Lomo’Instant Automat Cabo Verde requires Instax Mini films. Films for this format are manufactured by Fujifilm.
The Instax Mini format is the smallest instant format on the market. The dimensions of an Instax Mini image are 8.6 x 5.4 cm. The dimensions of the captured image are 6.2 x 4.6 cm. The size is comparable to that of a business card.
The instant pictures are in a special film cassette. The cassette with the pictures goes into the camera. One cassette can take ten pictures. If the frame counter shows zero, the cassette has to be replaced. You have to pay around 70 cents per picture.
After the exposure, the camera ejects the picture. The image is then developed within a few minutes. The image quality is impressive for an instant picture. The white frames around the picture can be spiced up with pens and stickers.
For fans of black and white pictures, there is the Instax Mini Monochrome*. Of the color film, there are several Special Editions (eBay / Amazon*). A good application for the Instax Mini format is weddings and scrapbooking.
Sample photos
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Fuji Instax Mini |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 62 mm x 46 mm |
| Focal length | 60 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 30 cm / 0.984 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Filter thread | 43 mm |
| Exposure times | 1/250 second to 8 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Exposure compensation | ± 1EV |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 9 Meter / 29.53 Feet |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Wireless remote control | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x CR2 batteries |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Lomo’Instant Automat Cabo Verde
What kind of film does this green and white instant camera use?
The Lomo'Instant Automat Cabo Verde uses Instax Mini film, manufactured by Fujifilm. This is the smallest instant film format available, resulting in images similar in size to a business card.
How many photos can I take with one film pack?
Each Instax Mini film pack contains ten exposures. The camera will indicate when the film pack needs replacing. It shows this on a counter when it reaches zero.
What's included when I buy the Lomo'Instant Automat Cabo Verde?
Besides the camera itself, you'll get a lens cap with a remote shutter, color filters for the flash, magnetic stickers, adhesive dots, photo frames, photo clips, and an instruction manual with shooting tips.
How long does it take for the photos to develop?
Once the picture is taken, the camera ejects it. The image develops within a few minutes. The image quality is quite good for an instant photo.
Is this camera the same as other Lomo'Instant Automat models?
Functionally, the Lomo'Instant Automat Cabo Verde is identical to the standard Lomo'Instant Automat. The main difference is its green and white design, inspired by Cabo Verde.