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Fujifilm Has Announced The Instax Mini 11 BTS Butter
There’s just something magical about having a physical picture in your hands.
Instant cameras make for wonderfully quirky gifts that are guaranteed to make happy not just avid photographers but everyone can appreciate the ability to press the shutter button and see a finished print just a few seconds later.
There is something magical about having a physical picture in your hands, these days we always forget to be present and live in the moment! Using Instax allows you to capture that memory and print it instantly. It’s no wonder then that the demand for instant cameras spikes every year around the holidays and celebrations. To meet this demand, Fujifilm has recently announced the Instax Mini 11 BTS Butter instant camera in collaboration with BTS.
BTS is a seven-member South Korean group that debuted in 2013. With numerous platinum-selling singles and albums and two Grammy nominations, BTS is one of the most famous and influential artists in the world. Their song “Butter”, the top summer song of 2021 according to Billboard, was the inspiration for this unique collaboration with Instax.
“The Instax Mini 11 BTS Butter version, like all Instax Mini 11 cameras, is designed to combine optimal portability with a fresh, trendy look” states Fujifilm in its official press release. “The BTS Butter version takes this look and adds special accents for BTS fans, including a vibrant Butter Yellow body with a colorfully designed bezel and matching shoulder strap, along with fun shutter button accessories including a jeweled look and the Butter heart emblem”.
Like all Mini 11 instant cameras, the BTS Butter version includes:
Automatic Exposure Function For Better Pictures Day Or Night
The “Automatic Exposure” function automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, and optimizes the shutter speed and flash output according to the condition. It allows even novice Instax users to take photos that are automatically properly exposed regardless of conditions, producing high-quality instant photo prints on the spot.
Selfie Mode For Quick & Easy Selfies
Users can activate the Selfie Mode, perfect for taking selfies and close-up shots, by simply pulling out the front end edge of the lens after powering the camera on. This makes it super easy to take selfies and close-up pictures.
Sleek Design With Attention To Detail
Contrasting design elements on the mini 11 BTS Butter version are achieved by using a different material around the lens from the rest of the camera body, which result in a fun, eye-catching look that’s very clearly Butter-inspired.
New Mini Film Variety
Also accompanying the launch of this exciting new instant camera is mini film BTS Butter version, featuring a vivid yellow border full of the trademark BTS Butter heart insignia. The film will be available in single cartridges featuring 10 exposures each.
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The pop culture-inspired instant camera will be available for purchase in the Middle East within the next few weeks, and is expected to sell for $99 USD, and the Mini film BTS Butter version should cost roughly $10 USD. If you’d like to find more information about both products, make sure to follow Fujifilm Instax on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates.
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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.