Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers : jollylook eye

‘Jollylook,’ a Ukraine-based team of photography and DIY enthusiasts, today launched a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming ‘Jollylook EYE’ mobile phone-compatible photo printer. The Jollylook Eye is touted as a high-quality digital-to-analog converter and printer. While most mobile phone printers simply receive a digital signal from the phone and print the image directly, the Jollylook Eye takes the conversion one step further.

To use the Jollylook EYE, simply open a photo on your smartphone and place the device overtop of your smartphone, adjusting the fasten to meet the size of the phone. Then, ensure that the Jollylook EYE’s lens is positioned properly above the screen. Lastly, press the shutter release and turn the crank until the photo is developed. This could take up to two minutes, but is often quicker.

It is important to note that the Jollylook EYE does not use batteries or electrical power, and is fully analog in its capturing and printing of the photo, as it is powered by the crank of the user. Additionally, users must ensure that the device is loaded with FUJIFILM Instax mini film.

Super early bird prices begin at $49 USD, discounted from the $89 MSRP, with the early-bird and regular backer prices increasing to $54 and $59 respectively.

Image Credit: Jollylook