Name: Sofort
Brand: Leica
SKU: 86123
Rating: 4.0 (34 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

The viewfinder is clear and bright and is perfectly usable for eyeglasses
mode is excellent for taking close portraits
the photos are reasonably sharp

Leica film the white border around the image was a little gray
the battery cover felt a little flimsy on our sample
lacks autofocus

Film size: 54x86 mm (Instax Mini)
Shutter speed: 1.8 - 1/400s
Built-in flash: yes
Aperture: 12.7
Focal length: 60 mm

Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic

Leica Sofort - Pros & Cons

The viewfinder is clear and bright and is perfectly usable for eyeglasses
mode is excellent for taking close portraits
the photos are reasonably sharp
reasonably light-weight and compact for its class
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
Image quality is good
solid and well-built
Sofort is much better ans easier to operate
the film is best suited to soft sunlight
Sofort storage boxes are perfect
retro boxy design and classic colours
cool
stylish
and interesting
The camera has intuitive controls
and works with the affordable
s easy to use and provides good quality images
Rechargeable battery is convenient
and spares are affordable
Sofort very easy to figure out without even peeking at the instructions
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Leica has improved upon the Japanese flavor
Intuitive controls make it easy and fun to shoot
consistent
reliable
beautifully colored results
Sharp and vibrant
shots made with the Sofort are gorgeous
fun
beautiful
and interesting camera
as simple as it gets
Contrast is wonderfully restrained
are restrained and modulated in a way that makes shooting portraits a

Leica film the white border around the image was a little gray
the battery cover felt a little flimsy on our sample
lacks autofocus
Leica Sofort instant camera
no digital sensor and memory card to save your photos
Shadows turn black
brightly lit areas blow out
The flash is pretty useless
Exposure is not always consistent and flash does not cover the frame
the flash is not working anymore
No pixel peeping here
the square form factor does make it uncomfortable to hold
is quite expensive and also has badly placed shutter buttons
Instant camera may not be the best instant film camera for the price
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
Impossible Project film it just feels to experimental
too much time on her hands
The shutter button is of course on the top and is slightly recessed
The tripod mount is offset to the side
white is too plain and Orange is gaudy
Sofort only has one button for the shutter
Sofort has only one shutter button
the aperture is smaller in those modes
the lens distance it automatically turn off the flash
the on/off function and the flash
Leica had glass lenses and more manual controls
an exposure will be brighter or darker
the lens is not GOOD
The blacks lacked depth and the whites were more milky than white
funky camera back to instant film
shitty as the impossible effort for a new camera
Leica has nothing to do with the film packs
the resulting print was mostly dark
no cold shoe for adding a more powerful flash
without slapping a load of photo filters on afterwards in editing

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Leica Sofort - Full Specifications

Film size	54x86 mm
Shutter speed	1.8 - 1/400s

Built-in flash	yes

Tripod mount	yes

Battery type	Li-Ion
Number of batteries required	1

Aperture	12.7
Minimum focus distance	0.6
Focal length	2.36 in

Exposure modes	Automatic

Colour of product	Black Green Orange White
Weight	10.76 oz
Width	4.88 in
Height	3.7 in
Depth	2.28 in

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Leica Sofort Leica - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.7

Based on 9 reviews

Good Housekeeping

Published: 02.11.2016

Leica Sofort

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Leica Sofort

stuff.tv/my/

Leica Sofort review | Stuff

Point. Shoot. Print. Repeat.

Leica Sofort Leica Sofort Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 18.10.2016

Leica Sofort Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The brand new Leica Sofort is the German manufacturer's first ever instant film camera. Entering a market dominated by Fujifilm, the Sofort (German for "instant") can take both colour and black & white pictures, and features a small mirror for easier selfies. Read the World's first Leica Sofort review now to find out what it offers...

Leica Sofort Review: Leica Sofort Instant Camera

WIRED

Published: 22.09.2017

Review: Leica Sofort Instant Camera

3.0

The cheapest-ever Leica is cute as a button.

Leica Sofort Instant Film Camera Review: Leica Sofort (Fujifilm Instax Mini)

The Phoblographer

Published: 01.03.2017

Instant Film Camera Review: Leica Sofort (Fujifilm Instax Mini)

The Leica Sofort is a cute and fun camera. But we're not quite sure that the price tag is justified for what you're getting.

Gadget Review

Published: 14.07.2020

Leica Sofort Review

3.9

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Leica Sofort ReviewPerformanceDesignValueLeica Sofort Review Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes07.7Expert RatingThe Leica Sofort Instant camera may not be the best Instant Film camera for the price, but it certainly is one of the best looking. It carries the famous Leica red dot branding up front, has an Automatik-Hektor 60mm f/1.27 lens, a square design, and has a rechargeable battery. The camera is compatible with Leica or Fujifilm Instax mini film, which are affordable. […]

Leica Sofort Leica Sofort Review: A gloriously stylish instant camera

Published: 02.11.2016

Leica Sofort Review: A gloriously stylish instant camera

4.0

Leica’s instant camera is an instant success in our eyes, although, it's a little pricey...

Leica Sofort The coolest and priciest way to take instant snaps

CNET

Published: 01.02.2017

The coolest and priciest way to take instant snaps

The Leica Sofort is arguably the most underfeatured and overpriced camera on the market. And yet I can't help but love it.

Leica Sofort Buying guide: Best Instax cameras of 2021

DPReview

Published: 30.10.2020

Buying guide: Best Instax cameras of 2021

Looking to get in on the instant camera fun? We tried every model and think the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 strikes the right balance between price and feature - the Instax Wide 300 is our choice if you crave a larger format. [Originally published in October]