Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon i-SENSYS LBP7660Cdn

Trusted Reviews has tested a color laser printer made by Canon. The printer is called Canon i-SENSYS LBP7660Cdn and is able to print up to 20 pages per minute, or so Canon claims.

Some key features for the Canon i-SENSYS LBP7660Cdn printer:
-Print speeds up to 20 pages per minute in both color and monochrome
-9600 x 600 dpi print resolution
-768MB standard memory
-250-sheet main paper tray
-5-line, backlit LCD display
-Duplex printing

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the i-SENSYS LBP7660Cdn an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The laser printer scores highest on value for your money and print quality, while it scores a bit lower on print speeds and features. The reviewer likes how easy the color printer is to install and it is pretty quiet. There are a couple of points keeping the Canon from getting top score including that color printing is slower than advertised and the running costs are only about average.
Read the full review of the Canon i-SENSYS LBP7660Cdn color laser printer here.

Olympus VG-170

Photography Blog has reviewed a compact camera from Olympus called Olympus VG-170. The VG-170 has a powerful flash with a Guide Number of 8.8. In addition it has 14 megapixels and capability to record HD movies.

Some key features for the Olympus VG-170 camera:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens
-3″ LCD screen
-720p HD Movie recording
-Powerful and big built-in flash

Photography Blog ends up giving the VG-170 an overall score of 4.5 stars of 5 possible and a “Highly Recommended” rating. The Olympus camera scores highest on value for your money where it gets a perfect score, a little lower on image quality and features, while it scores lowest on ease of use and design. The reviewer really enjoys this camera. While it is not the most beautiful camera body, it is able to take pictures of good quality and it has a lot of nice features.
Read the full review of the Olympus VG-170 digital camera with powerful flash here.

Fujifilm X-S1

Photography Blog has reviewed a new super-zoom camera from Fujifilm that comes with a large 12 megapixel image sensor. The lens on this digital camera starts at a wide 24 mm and ends at 624mm.

Some key features for the Fujifilm X-S1 camera:
-12 Megapixel EXR CMOS image sensor
-3″ LCD screen that tilts
-24x optical zoom lens (24-624mm)
-Mechanical image stabilisation
-1080p HD movie recording with stereo sound

Photography Blog ends up giving the X-S1 a “Highly Recommended” an overall score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The Fujifilm scores highest on features where it gets a perfect score, a little lower on image quality, ease of use and design, while it scores lowest on value for your money. This seems like an excellent bridge camera and about the only thing the reviewer finds a bit negative is the high price tag. If you have the money this Fujifilm camera is a good choice!

Read the full review of the Fujifilm X-S1 super-zoom bridge camera here.

Canon Selphy CP810

Canon has announced a new ultra slim photo printer called Canon Selphy CP810. This printer is a follow up to their CP800 model.

Some key features for the Canon Selphy CP810:
-2.7” colour LCD screen
-One-button printing
-Auto Image Optimizer function
-13 display languages available

The Canon Selphy CP810 will be available in May 2012 and cost about £99.00/€109.00

Press release:
Portable, instant, lab-quality prints – Canon introduces the stylish and ultra-slim SELPHY CP810 compact photo printer

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 7th February 2012 – Canon today unveils its new SELPHY compact photo printer, the SELPHY CP810, designed to make photo-lab quality printing on the move, or at home, quick and easy. Replacing the SELPHY CP800, the new model offers a number of improvements, boasting a slimmer, compact and more portable design, expanded creative features and improved usability.

The SELPHY CP810 is ideal for those looking for a convenient printer that delivers high quality prints in less than a minute (Applicable to postcard size-printing). The lightweight, portable design also provides a suitable option for business users who want to offer on-the-spot ID Photos or instant photo printing services.

Photos can be printed directly from a range of compatible memory cards, or from any PictBridge-compatible device, such as a camera or camcorder. The SELPHY CP810 can also print from USB flash memory sticks or from mobile phones via the integrated USB port, enabling instant output without the need for a computer.

Easy operation
For enhanced viewing and operation, a tilting 6.8 cm (2.7”) colour LCD screen features at the heart of the SELPHY CP810 operation. With support for 13 languages, images can be viewed easily and printed with a simple press of a button.

Lab-quality prints, wherever you are
To produce the best prints, the improved Auto Image Optimizer function increases the quality of the print output compared to the quality of the original digital image, recognising scenes and improving the subject by making specific adjustments – for example controlling the brightness or contrast. In addition, a selectable Smooth Skin effect evens out skin blemishes for more flattering portraits, and manual brightness adjustment can be applied to fine-tune the prints produced.

By using dye sublimation technology, the SELPHY CP810 gives images superb depth and gradation of colour, providing a similar look and feel to traditional photo lab prints without the wait. Prints are dry and ready for handling the second they leave the printer, resistant to scratches, spills and fading. The SELPHY CP810 is capable of producing postcard (148 x 100mm), L (119 x 89mm), and credit card (86 x 54mm) sized prints in super-quick time, on a range of Canon photographic media. The SELPHY CP810 also offers a range of image layout options, including the ID Photo layout which enables users to print a range of standard or custom-sized ID Photo images on a single sheet of paper.

The SELPHY CP810 offers portable printing and has an optional NB-CP2L battery pack, giving the ability to print instantly whilst on the move. Ensuring that the printer is only portable when needed, a security cable, such as a Kensington lock, can also be attached to the added security slot on the printer body, while an optional Dust Protection Cover protects the printer and consumables when operating in dusty environments.

Join the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY community
Owners of the new Canon SELPHY CP810 can also join the newly updated CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online facility for sharing photos and video, now providing up to 10 GB of personal storage capacity, perfect for storing many photos, even in full resolution. An easy interface allows users to search for images, create combined photo and movie Albums that can receive comments from friends, and to share Albums directly via email and Social Networking Sites.

SELPHY CP810 Key features:
Stylish ultra-compact photo printer
6.8 cm (2.7”) tilt LCD
Range of print sizes
Print from memory cards, PictBridge compatible cameras and USB flash drives
100 year prints (100 year figure based on accelerated tests, for further information see specifications)
Trimming function
13 display languages available

Pricing and Availability
The SELPHY CP810 is available from May 2012, priced at £99.00/€109.00 RRP incl. VAT.