@InstaxA #miniLiPlay Hybrid Camera #InstaxSA @FUJIFILM_SA #ProductReview

Hi Friends, 

Fujifilm is keeping the world on its feet in the world of Instant Camera and I got the chance to check out this amazing new Instax mini LiPlay which is loaded with some of the great features which were not there in any of the other Instax cameras. I received the same in Stone White color for a two week review period along with some Instax films whereas it is also available in three other colors - Elegant Black, Dark Gray, and Blush Gold. 

The first thing is the compact design which is unlike any other Instax cameras as it becomes handier whereas all the others are more about the form factor the world knows and flash it around. The mini LiPlay can be easily put into your jacket pocket or backpack just like any point and shoot camera and the overall weight of the device is around 250 grams without the film pack and memory card. The camera has a button on the front to take the photos along with a special button to record the audio too. The power button is one side along with the function button that can be assigned to your favorite filters. There is a slot for a micro-SD card and there is a charging slot at the bottom of the camera. The back contains a button to open the slot for instant film and as you print the film comes out from the top slot. The device also has the buttons to print, back, and play along with a menu button and circular dial. 

The mini LiPlay comes with a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which as they say on the package to last around a maximum of 100 prints but that is significantly reduced if you are clicking photos on the camera too. The internal memory can take up to 45 photos and can be increased by adding a micro-SD card to the setup. I mainly used the same to print my own photos and mainly as a printer which was really fast (takes around 12 seconds per photo) using the new smartphone app names Instax mini LiPlay available in both Apple Store and Google Play. The camera can be fully charged in around 3 hours using the micro-USB cable. 

Another feature that is not available earlier in the special voice notes that you can record which gets printed as the QR code on the photos as per your choice and then the user can decode the message using the mini LiPlay app without even owning one. This has uses in many things from Treasure hunt for kids or adults alike or to send special notes for your loved ones. The brand used the same to launch a contest at the Photo expo where at the activation counter, they were handing films if you got a voice note on your film, you win some Instax prizes. The only thing is taking up some space in your already small Instax prints. This feature takes time to learn as you need to record a unique voice message if you want different messages on every print. 

As Instax is a fun camera, mini LiPlay brings more filters and frames to showcase your creativity. There are around 10 pre-installed image frames on the camera and 30 are available on the app. You can easily add up to 3 of your favorite filters assigned into the camera shortcut button. Moreover, it also comes with a remote shooting using the smartphone app which has several uses from group shots to taking photos of your pets in their ecosystem. 

2.7 inch TFT color LCD monitor is the display whereas the image sensor is 1.5in CMOS with the primary color filter with around 5 Megapixels of effective pixels. The drawback is that it is a single Autofocus system but don't think of this camera as your regular point and shoot from the house of Sony, Nikon, Samsung, Canon, etc as those are much more advanced systems. This is a fun point and shoot camera with a 28mm focal length and aperture f2.0 which takes good quality photos in bright daylight. I can assure you that I have checked the quality of photos printed on Canon and HP instant devices but Instax films are better quality above all of them. 

Overall, Instax mini LiPlay is the best instant camera that can print all your photographs captured with your smartphone or DSLR cameras as it easily functions as a printer. The camera is great when you want to share your group photos with your friends and the prints are easily just at the cost of Instax mini films which is around R150 for 10 and around R300 for 20 films version. Moreover, Instax has so many different formats of films that comes with already installed filters on the paper. I am totally a fan of these printers but now the market also offers Canon ZoeMini S and HP Sprocket and Polaroid Snap Touch. The Instax cameras have an ecosystem that can easily decorate your walls, albums, or even bullet journals. RATING 4/5

Sawubona!

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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 2 @PrimeVideoIN #JackRyan #Thriller

Hi Friends, 

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is back in Season 2 with more action and a new story of financial transactions encompassing new regions of the world. The whole setup is moved from the Middle East to South America and Europe this time around with the backdrop of economic conditions of Venezuela and how the democracy is slowly converting into a dictatorship.

Jack Ryan played by John Krasinski wears a bearded look throughout Season 2. A series of new characters are showcased in this part as the location was a little different from the last season. Jordi Molla plays Nicolas Reyes as the President of Venezuela and Christina Umana as Gloria Bonalde who is getting popularity of the people as the contender in the upcoming Venezuelan Presidential Elections. Noomi Rapace (The girl who played with fire series fame) as Harriet, a mysterious character that is later revealed to be the German agent. Michael Kelly (House of Cards fame) plays Mike November as the CIA Station Chief in Venezuela and Wendell Pierce reprises as James Greer in this part of the series too.

If you have not watched the first season and directly watching Season 2, you will most definitely like this fast-paced season set in Venezuela but if you have watched Season 1, then you will be a little disappointed in this season. Though this one has everything from action, mystery, espionage, breaking from captivity, great locations, tyranny, and other things it's not as great as Season 1. But because of the popularity of the web series, many Hollywood stars are acting in this Season like Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy and Mummy Returns fame) who is a South African actor by the way. Tom Wlaschiha plays the role of Max Schenkel as one of the characters who keep racing from Venezuela to London and Jack Ryan follows him through.

In Season 2, it is difficult to identify who is the real enemy as many countries and companies are investing in Venezuela. Till the end, the web series will keep you on the edge of your seat as Greer gets caught by the enemy and Jack tries to save him using all his might. The season is highly enjoyable if you love the Spanish language as there are so many dialogues in the local language. Overall, Jack Ryan Season 2 is worth binging on Amazon Prime Video and you can watch the same this coming weekend in case not watched till now. RATING 3.5/5

Sawubona!

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Indian Ocean at #Tsitsikamma National Park @SANParks #GardenRoute #SouthAfrica

Hi Friends, 

A video journey of the Indian Ocean at Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve till the road is built. The rest of the journey from the car park is generally done on foot via mountain hikes and this is one of the most beautiful places in Garden Route. The suspension bridge is around 2kms walk and hike from this place. 

There are so many options at this venue from stay options to good food to adventure sports - you can easily spend some days and nights here. 

Next time if I have to go to a place on Garden Route, I will book accommodation here and stay for 5-6 days here and come back. I really loved this place and would definitely want to go back to nature, mountains, and the Indian Ocean. The video and pictures are taken using Canon 77D with a USM 18-135 mm kit lens. Cheers!!!

Sawubona!

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#Dehradoon Mountains and a Live #Guitar Jamming Session #LiveForTheStory #India

Hi Friends, 

Sometimes when you are roaming around near the mountains you come across experience which is totally divine and will take you towards a nostalgic journey. On my trip to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India I went on a bike to the mountains which is parallel to the ones which take you to Masoori which is a hill station worth going. My brother-in-law's house is right near the place and we went to see a temple on the top of the mountain. When we were crossing the bridge, we saw a group of local artists jamming some tunes on Guitar and asked me not to take his photos. I only took the music and showcasing the mountains and the valley around the bridge along with birds chirping and winds blowing. The video is shot using Canon 77D video in auto mode. 

Do comment on which song he is playing on his guitar and let's see how is your Music Quotient?

In India, you will definitely find some temples established on all of the mountain ranges which locals believe that protects them as well as the surroundings. We too saw some on the way up the hill and reached the top of the hill hiking as the bike could not go further on the mountains. 

Sawubona!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jun 2019 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra

Hi Friends, 

June 2019 had so much in store from Disney on Ice to various other phone launches and I was using Netflix to watch all the content I have been missing and reviewed it too. Again this time of the year I have taken a connection for some time and going through the stuff I have not seen between the last year and now. 

1. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jun 2018 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - https://www.thelifesway.com/2019/06/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-jun-2018.html - My whole journey on the blog is specifically told in all these memoirs and whatever I have received is because of this blog. The fame and the name are just because of The Life's Way and I hope I will continue to do something big with the same. 

2. #TheLifesWayReviews - Chopsticks - #Movie #Drama #NetflixOriginal @NetflixSA #Bollywood - https://www.thelifesway.com/2019/06/thelifeswayreviews-chopsticks-movie.html - I really loved with comedy-drama movie starring Abhay Deol and Mithila Parker. I don't think we have seen Abhay after that in any of the other movies. I recently saw Mithila'a another movie named Karwaan but that was more popular because of the Irrfan Khan and recently Bollywood lost him to cancer.  

Aashish Rai Jain in Kimberley Diamond Mines

3. Unique @FUJIFILM_SA @InstaxS #miniLiPlay Hybrid Camera Launched At #PrintLifeSA Exhibition - https://www.thelifesway.com/2019/06/unique-fujifilmsa-instaxs-miniliplay.html - Last year some of my photos were showcased at the exhibition by Fujifilm at their PrintLife SA expo held at Sandton City and thereafter they also launched one of the latest Hybrid cameras to take on the instant camera market further. Last year, Canon and other manufacturers like HP also entered the industry with their own instant film cameras and printers. 

4. P(hone) In On Your Holiday @HuaweiZA #HuaweiP30Series #RewriteTheRules #MobilePhotography - https://www.thelifesway.com/2019/06/phone-in-on-your-holiday-huaweiza.html - P30 series of smartphones was the talk of the nations around the world and this time on Friday they virtually launched the P40 series of smartphones without the Google ecosystem due to recent restrictions placed on Huawei by the US government. Though in a small amount of time, Huawei has come up with its own HMS Core and HMS Apps in the Huawei App Gallery and recently launched a competition for developers to earn around USD 300k in prizes by submitting their apps. I also attended the launch virtually but somehow was not able to win any of the prizes from the launch event which was worth more than R500k. 

5. #TheLifesWayGoals @HuaweiZA #MTN702WALK #Target25km 28Jul19 - Week 4 #HuaweiWatchGT - https://www.thelifesway.com/2019/06/thelifeswaygoals-huaweiza-mtn702walk.html - This post is more of a product review of Huawei Watch GT as compared to the preparation of the race. I really loved using the device but there were several missing technologies in this version of the watch and soon they launched the second version which resolved many of these issues and still in the market. I am still using my Huawei Watch GT but the straps have broken during my April 2020's 180kms walk using the device. 

Sawubona!

Contact Aashish Rai Jain at thelifesway@gmail.com or editor@thelifesway.com to send your products, launch event invites, and services to be consumed. #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra #7YearsofTheLifesWay. Follow me on www.instagram.com/thelifesway for all travel-related photo posts. Namaste!