Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon Pixma MP990

Printer Comparison has tested the Canon PIXMA MP990 photo printer. This Canon printer has a lot of new features that photographers might find interesting.

Some key features for the Canon PIXMA MP990:
-Print speeds up to 11.9 ipm in black and 9.1 ipm in color
-4×6 photo print speed 12 seconds
-Print resolution up to 9600 x 2400 dpi
-Optical scanning resolution of 4800 dpi
-Six individual ink system
-3.8″ LCD screen

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Canon PIXMA MP990 an “Editor’s Choice” award as the printer produces photo prints of excellent quality and the reviewer likes the film scan adaptor. They can’ really find any cons except that the printer sometimes produces half prints. Sounds like Canon have made a real winner with the PIXMA MP990.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MP990 printer here.

HP Photosmart Premium C309g

CNET UK has tested the HP Photosmart Premium C309g multifunction printer. This HP printer features a touch screen that seems interesting. Let us see what the reviewer thinks of this printer.

Some key features for the HP Photosmart Premium C309g:
-Multifunction device
-Weight 7.5 kg
-Print speeds up to 33 ppm in black and 32 ppm in color
-Inkjet

The review at CNET UK gives the HP Photosmart Premium C309g a 7.5 out of 10 score. The reviewer finds the printer to have a good print screen and good software, but it is pretty noisy and expensive. When it comes to prints the HP is able to produce pretty good results.
Read the full review of the HP Photosmart Premium C309g printer here.

Kodak ESP 5250

Trusted Reviews has tested the Kodak ESP 5250 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet printer. This Kodak printer is very similar to the ESP 3250, but adds wireless connection.

Some key features for the Kodak ESP 5250:
-Wireless connection
-Print speeds up to 30 ppm in black and 29 ppm in color
-Photo print speeds: 4″ x 6″ prints in approximately 29 seconds
-Resolution: 1200 ppi
-Built-in memory card reader

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Kodak ESP 5250 an overall score of 7 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on print speed and print quality, but scores pretty low on value for your money as there aren’t much to gain from the ESP 5250 compared to the 3250 model.
Read the full review of the Kodak ESP 5250 printer here.

Epson Stylus Photo PX710W

CNET UK has reviewed an all-in-one photo printer from Epson, the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W. In addition to having several features the printer is also wireless.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W:
-Support photo prints in 10x15cm, 13x18cm and A4 sizes
-Print and view pictures directly from memory cards
-6.3cm LCD viewer
-Only 150mm tall

CNET UK ends up giving the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W an excellent 9.0 rating. The printer makes photo prints of very good quality and it easy to set up. The only downside is that quality of draft prints could be better. Overall the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W seems like a very good choice.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus Photo PX710W all-in-one photo printer here.