TOKYO, April 8 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Unit sales of Fujifilm Corp.'s "instax" instant camera series have exceeded 100 million, the company said on Tuesday, with the brand's roughly 30-year run continuing to attract interest both in Japan and abroad as new models go into production.
According to Kyodo News Agency, the first-generation instax camera debuted in 1998, becoming especially popular among young people. Even as digital and later smartphone photography became the norm, the series has endured thanks to its instant film printing function — a nostalgic element.
For the year through March 2024, sales reached a record of around 150 billion yen (US$1 billion). Sold in more than 100 countries and regions, over 90 per cent of total revenue was driven by overseas markets, the firm said.
Fujifilm is also expanding its product lineup with palm-sized models that are easy to carry, along with devices that print smartphone photos onto instax film. In Japan, instax cameras are commonly used at various events, such as trips, parties, and weddings.
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