While Japan has been enjoying the Fujifilm Instax Mini 7 and Mini 7s for some time, it took a while untill the Mini 7s was introduced officialy stateside.

The U.S. press release was just out on the 23rd of September. Several U.S. online retailers have started stocking up already.

Let’s take a look at the technical characteristics :

FUJIFILM Instax Mini 7s , instant film camera.

• Fujinon lens, f-60mm, 1:12.7, 2 elements
• Electronic shutter 1/60-sec
• Built-in AUTO flash, Auto flash in low-light
• Automatic film feed
• Light Emitting Diode exposure indicator
• Silken White Finish
• Size  (WxHxD inches) 5 x 5 x 2.5 or 127 x 127 x 63.5 mm
• 4-mode exposure dial : dark, cloudy, clear and “Fine”
• Auto-off timer (shuts the camera down after 5′ of inactivity)
• Can focus from as close as 60 cm~infinity
• Operates on 4x AA (LR6) batteries (included in the box)

FUJIFILM Instax Mini Instant Film

An instant glossy finish film that produces natural skin tones and vivid color.

• ISO 800 film speed
• Sharp, clear reproduction
• Instax Mini Film size: (WxH inches) 2 x 3; image area: 1.8 x 2.4 , or in the metric system (46x62mm) Compatible with Instax mini series cameras.

Package contains (note : taken from the Japanese Model)

• Fuji Instax Mini 7s Camera (ofcourse)
• 4x AA (LR6) batteries
• Hand strap
• Manual
• 1 year manufacturer warranty

MSRP for the Instax Mini 7S Instant Film Camera is $95.99 while MSRP for a 10-Pack of Instax Mini Instant Film is $19.99, although online U.S. retailers are offering it for a bit less.

The limited edition available in Japan, differs only in color (Chocolate).