I've had one for ages. I got it to print physical images of my family life, display them on the wall for a couple of months then put them in an album. My kids can then rediscover the albums later, like i did when I was a kid. The bottom line is no one is going to gather around the harddrive or cloud storage in later life to reminisce.
Same here, print regularly and stick them in a cheap rodalm 18x13 frame from Ikea an then collage the frames them on the kitchen wall. Easy to swap out, a nice 'family life' wall.
I do exactly the same with my Canon printer. I print memorable family moments, pin them to the fridge with magnets, they marinate them for a couple of weeks or months then go to the album. Rinse and repeat 😁
each year, i make a photo book so kids can open from time to time where i put importants moments/pictures., like u said, hardrive/cloud is more for stockage and not much for long term legacy.
It wasn't me.....I didn't watch it because I don't have the space for it, and £2.5k on a printer is "inter-galactically" (beyond astronomically) expensive.
@@stevemccrory9130 £2.5k is about a tenth of what I thought when I saw the behemoth. So my second thought was, if they kind of give away the printer, they are going to make the money with the ink.
I don't envy the big printer, Hassleblad, or tricked out camping van, I envy the Thomas Heaton clinically neat workspace. How do people pull off this tidy ass minimalist stuff? I don't get it. How is there no clutter anywhere? * sigh *
One other benefit of the Selphy is that the ink never dries out and clogs the heads. The dye sublimation method means that the printer can stand unused for months - and still produce a perfect print.
That's a big plus for me too. I don't use my 15-year old inkjet printer often these days and the amount of ink lost "cleaning" is quite large. Manufacturers' specs and reviewers don't seem to cover this so I still don't know if that has changed with modern printers, especially ink tank printers.
The benefit of your first video was that, for me, it explained all the technical nuances that I had been finding it difficult to understand. It wasn't about you printer but the processes that you had to go through to obtain your prints. It was great!
I bought a Canon pro 100s in 2021, it was a massive learning curve for me. I spent many weeks trying to get the colour profiles as near as possible for my Fuji xt-2 and lumix s5 and of course the paper profiles. But it was so worth the effort. There’s nothing better than seeing your images, come out in print form! I’m by no means a professional lol, but did weddings many years ago. Again the satisfaction of printing your own images is awesome…..
I would much rather digitally edit the images, if needed, and use them as a screensaver or background. I haven't printed an image from my semi-professional cameras for decades.
keep a reminder, dye sublimation prints do not do well if exposed to light over a long period of time. If you do use them, make sure you utilize a uv protected glass in your frame. It takes about 5 years or so o start seeing a change. So if you are using them for client prints, rethink and use standard e-surface type prints. As for using them as a way to test print to see if you like it... they are fantastic tools.
@@ErwinvanAsperen it does help, but nothing can win against UV light. Dye-sub printers have been using a clear coating since the late 90's, for uv and water protection. Newer printers may have a more durable formulation in the dye, that may improve longevity. I have found in my 30 years working with all types of media ( as well as working for a company that used all types) silver halide is by far the most durable, then dye based ink jet printers next. Of course, the only way to preserve any print is to make sure it's mounted and behind uv protected glass.
@@valeriesorrellsI have used a spray product from 3M on darkroom prints and dye sub prints for many years. It seems to protect very well, but then I've only been using it since 2005. I wouldn't call it archival by any means but generational seems to fit very well.
Dye sub is also great for personal photo albums as the total light exposure is basically nil (since the album is closed 99.999% of the time) or personal prints where it's no big deal to reprint occasionally. I love my dye sub printer bc it works no matter how long I go between prints - it's great for at-home personal printing.
Don't ever be embarrassed that you manage to afford a range of gear. You work hard for it. It is always clear to me that you understand that your audience has a broad range of skill and interests and you modify your honest comments accordingly. Doing this follow up printing demonstration was obviously appreciated based on the comments received and it is a win-win as you, and all of us, learn things from the feedback as well. Any jealous troll comments can go straight to the trash bin and are well out-weighed by those who respect you and gain from the knowledge you share. Whether it's something applicable or not, it broadens our info of the photography world. Thanks for an interesting video!
I've had a selphy printer since 2012. Been a fantastic cheap way to print my photos over the years, for a variety of uses. I even used it to produce on the spot prints at my daughter's trampolining birthday party to pop in the party bags - got big kudos marks from parents. (wasn't my intention) You mentioned about the paper type and thickness. I'd suggest, as this printer uses thermal ink transfer, the thin glossy paper is the optimal substrate for transfer. I'd image thicker paper wouldn't produce such good transfer results. Switching to a matt paper type could require completely different settings and profiles, which would then make this device more complicated and potentially more expensive. Great to see you shine a light on this great affordable option.
Small little printers are brilliant. I bought a Kodak Mini 2 retro specifically for a wedding shoot. It was my first wedding shoot and wanted to be able to do something special for the couple so printed a few images on the day that I was able to give them in a special envelope during their wedding supper. It was a huge success and just goes to show that even the smallest of printers can make the difference 😀
Aye, I bought the Selphy CP1500 and the QX20 for exactly this reason. The QX20 is especially nice because I can put it in my bag and at conventions and such, add my handle on the side and use it as a business card with the picture of the subject on it.
Haha, yes Tom! It's a wonderful little printer - had it for a couple of years now and made so many work prints! Few points: it doesn't have to sit on your desk because it works great over wifi. And also you if you go through the printer menu - you can select what level of glossyness you like - it's the fourth pass/layer that the printer puts on the print.
Thanks for the info Thomas. I don't tend to worry about what gear you have, you're a professional photographer, you get the tools you need for the job, I just enjoy watching your videos, as you tell it how it is
How to squeeze more views out of a printer video… make another one… genius! These little printers make the perfect companion for campervan road trips. Print your photos and put them in your travel log as you go, give copies to people you meet along the way. I’m tempted to get one 👍
Oooh, I have one of those. It was a little xmas gift to myself. And it is really fun to use, and exactly what I needed, for a variety of reasons. You see..in early September 2024, my dad passed away very unexpectedly. Things have been tough mentally since but getting easier gradually. On Christmas, me and my brother picked up mum and spent the evening with her and with our wives because there was absolutely no way that we would leave her alone over the holidays. She needed the distraction. We shot loads of photos that evening, goofing off while cooking. I printed them right away and gave them to my mum and my brother. And mum said "I have never laughed so much on any christmas". And some the pictures are now sitting in frames. It was a good way of giving memories a physical form. And the picture of my mum laughing is probably my "shot of the year" for 2024. I also got a battery pack so I dont have to faff around with cables and such. Highly recommended. And no, you dont need the Canon branded one. Because that is about as expensive as the printer itself, which is ridiculous. And I can absolutely confirm the slight green hue. I can also confirm that it does not matter one bit.
i once had a doctor's certificate rejected by work because it looked like it was written by a drunk 1st grader. went back and said that i needed another one saying i was "good to go back to work" for legal liability, because i didn't want to shame them (it was a hospital and got another dr to write it)
You can adjust the finish in the options when printing from an SD card or the app, not sure when printing over USB. It just adjust how the final layer is applied, but works well enough.
I have the older model of six years old printer. I carried it along during my travel to oversea countries. I passed prints to locals and they were very happy to be my models. :D
Great vid Thomas! I discovered these couple years ago and had a great bunch of prints since then. Paper is glossy-ish but there is an option in the printer to make it matte. I think it coats the paper with another coat or just "roasts" it. I prefer the glossy. And I agree, the colors might be off sometimes, but for the most part pictures are fine. Maybe too much of an "iPhone" look to them, but that is what a lot of people like. Mine is a previous generation, it does not work as well with computers, but still prints perfectly from memory cards, flash drives and such. I would recommend anyone get them. For some reason these printers are so underrated. They have been around for ages, I think this paper/"ink" type is soon to be 20 years old. Canon had panoramic wide paper they discontinued several years ago. Such a pity. But maybe if we show them some love...
My missus bought one for covering content at weddings. Had a small album printed and put togther for the bride and groom by the time they were getting dessert. They were absolutely blown away, as was I. The quality is good for quick printing and instant sharing. I was amazed as it was doing the rounds for at least another hour after. I bought a second then during a black friday deal and throw it in the bag now for trips down the country. 10/10 stars😂
As always, great video. Two tips from my side. 1. In the menu you can dial in a very basic colour shift it’s like five clicks away. I compensate the green tone with the manuel shift every time. Way better results, especially for skin tones. 2. The glossy paper is also the Matt paper. And the printer menu, you can choose a surface finish for your print. In the printer cartridge there is a transparent fourth colour included that is making the matt surface. Regarding the last video you made about the printer, I have a bonus tip for you from mounting your print inside the frame . Tape your print just on the upper edge in the frame because the paper will expand and curl a bit if you tape them on all four sites . If you just tape it on the top edge, the paper has the room to expand due to humidity in the air, and your print will be straight inside the frame. I hope that helps 😅 Can’t wait for your next video . Cheers
I picked this printer up based on your review, and I love it. It won't necessarily replace a professional print, but the idea of being able to take photos at a special occasion and print them for family/friends before they leave is just too cool.
Thomas, well done. I’m new to your vlog and have been watching the episodes for the last several weeks and I have to compliment you - you have a talent. You have also shown me new ways on how to improve my photography and to think a bit more before capturing an image. The series on Patagonia was amazing. I had no idea of the beauty contained in that part of the world. I even started watching the episodes of playlist, even though I had seen many of them before. However, may I suggest you trash the “Master Photographer” episode. Honestly, it put me right off my lunch and my appreciation for your work, and by the way, there’s an “a” in “eductor”. In this episode you show yourself as a bully, a tyrant and a prima donna. Where is that boyish charm of other episodes? Where is that calm, contemplative artist that appreciates the beauty of nature and paints with his camera? I could not and did not finish watching it. Best of luck to you lady. Cheers. 😎 So, having said that, I’m off to watch
Thomas. Thank you for this video. Things that I want to add: 1st finish of the paper is a setting in the printer menu. 2nd biggest flaw in my opinion is that paper tray that allows dust to sit on top of the paper so every time you want to print - remove dust from first sheet of paper before you print. Dust and other particles left on paper will leave white spots. 3. This printer can print QX paper (square paper), but it needs a different paper tray for specific paper size.
I love this little printer. The dust issue has not been a problem, and I leave it out where my cats can walk all over it. The paper tray has a cover that snaps down to protect the paper in between sessions, but even left open the paper tray is in the printer. Ok, I got a bit of dust in the printer and had to run a couple of images through to clean it. Printing costs on my Canon printer are quite costly, so I only print images I want to frame, which is not often. The print heads in the big Canon dry out fairly quickly. In the Selphy, each printing cartridge is good for 108 prints and the paper is included with the cartridge. Also, the prints can be handled immediately since it is dye sublimation. The printer lays down a clear coat during the final pass through the little printer. I have some beautiful photo storage albums which allows me to show my work to others. The Selphy has saved me a lot of money.
A great video. I'm quite interested in how you framed your photo. I'd love to see the process and what equipment you used to make that framed print. I think it would make a perfect gift for a loved one.
Thank you for your genuiness it is so refreshing.. I did watch your original printer video and loved it but as you say for most of us it is definitely out of our scope.... By the way I also love your photography thank you again!
Cracking I’m going looking for our one, bought it for my daughter years ago, and the travelling print idea may just invigorate its use, nice one cheers 😊
A neat little accessory. The bigger question is what do we do, as amateurs/hobbyists, with our best efforts. I have an album on my computer which I can use as a screen saver occasionally but otherwise they are nearly as out of sight as my old 35 mm slides. It’s a quandary.
I have this little printer and I love it. Is it 100% perfect no, but it’s good enough for me. I don’t have to worry about the ink stopping working because I haven’t used it in a while and it’s just fun, I actually enjoy watching my photos print colour by colour zipping in and out and not just staring at my desktop printer willing it to hurry up and print faster and not run out of ink halfway through.
I have one of those. Printed a bunch of pics at Christmas and my wife’s older relatives were shocked. They’d never seen anyone print anything st home and were thrilled to have a not-digital photo.
Just throwing this out there: If Diane isn't watching, I am. 😅 Keep up the great work. You inspire me to walk out the front door more often than I can tell you!
I think they sold the Selphy when I worked for WEX back in the early ‘00s. Long before we’d ever heard of the ‘selfie’. Maybe Canon were ahead of the curve 😂
Tom - I picked up one of these because they suddenly started charging 240 THB (instead of 9) for prints that have multiple ID photos on them. Got so pissed, I went on to FB marketplace and scooped one up brand new that was a gift by Canon Thailand for R6 mk II purchases. Long story short, I put my colormunki design to some good use and created a printer profile for the stock RP-108 paper. Trick was to print to TIFF, crop the charts in PS so they fit on a Japanese Postcard 4x6 and then simply measure them in i1 Studio.
Honestly I use one of those printers for about 40 odd hours a week and I saw your video and thought this poor guy doesn't kno how expensive and how many random bs events will happen with that printer 😅 we hack the carts and fill them up with a syringe and after about a year and random ticker will go off in the printer and you have to get an canon engineer out...... Which is bs, all you have to do is go into debug mode and reset it. Just a heads up, if anyone is stuck with this monstrosity, message me 😅😅
If you look at the print at the 4:12 mark you will see a line on the print about a half inch from the right side. This issue affects all of the Canon Selphy printers. I have tried three different ones and returned them all.
I have a Selphy CP 1500 after getting some prints from my friend from the same one, and none of the prints have this on it, I looked through about 50 and didn't see it.
Honestly, that Selphy printer may be nice for cheap, easy prints, but this is really a limiting solution when it comes to cheap photo printing. I wouls rather suggest the Canon G620. It may cost a little more, but still is a cheap option, especially on the long run, that megatank printer would be a much better option, and it can print 8.5x11 inches photos. For a little more money, the Epson ET8550, also an ink tank printer, will print up to 13 inches ... In my opinion, these currently are the best "cheap" printers one can get for good quality prints along with very low operating cost
Thanks for the review. I have one and love it! I also bought one as a gift as it makes printing so easy and there is nothing like taking a picture and getting an instant print.
I think you made a good point in that this is a great way of sharing some fun snaps & memories. Also, a preview of maybe what to expect from a photo in print,especially if you're not confident to commit to a bigger, more expensive one. Great for a newbie, but matt paper would be ace. 👍🏻
Hi I watched both your videos and they were excellent. There is nothing like printing your own pictures and sticking them on a wall or a fridge 😉. I especially liked the big printer vid and the proofing info. I have now subscribed as I want to get into printing again, I was never really happy with my Canon Pro1 prints but I will look back at it again. top tip if you are looking at mounting more prints I do really recommend the Logan 350-1 mount cutter or that range of mount cutters (saw you were already using a Logan) they make cutting a breeze no more worrying about pushing the cutter too far and if you can afford it the pull cutter gives you even more control
This little printer is my favorite party trick. You can buy a portable battery for it so it doesn't need to be plugged in when using it. I take pics with people I befriend at parties or hangouts,, I step out to my car for sec, come back with physical prints and people go NUTS. "where did you get this??" And im just like ahhhh don't worry about it 😌 Now they have something to remember me by haha
I’ve been using a Canon SELPHY, for years. The print quality is great and the convenience of being able to get real prints at home for a low price is pretty hard to beat.
Awesome wee printer I've been guilty of not printing anything working in newspapers I see my work in print a lot. Last year I was given a wee Instax printer I don't have much wall space in the van but these wee prints now adorn my overhead locker doors love em. Congrats on 175k views I get excited when I get 500 haha
I've seen a lot of automotive photographers on Instagram carry these type of printers with them. They find a nice car random off the street and then put them in a seal proof bag and put it on there windscreen Some great content and love the idea
I've had a canon selphy for years, I actually used it at weddings and events back in the day to print quick images. Decent job and I'd imagine the newer versions are even better. Great review
From my experience newer versions are better for modern age phone users, worse if you want to use them as an old school usb printer and the actual printing part is the same.
Well Tom, reading the headline I wasn’t motivated at all to watch this. But in a moment of boredom some days after your posting, I did and hats off for yet another fun and informative video. By the end I was almost online buying one… 36p plus depreciation of the 100 that’s a winning sales point. Indeed my daughter keeps begging for a Fuji Instax camera and this might just be the remedy I’m looking for 😅
Up until a couple of months ago I wouldn't have bothered with landscape photography, I love birds, dragonflies, butterflies and all sorts of insects and animals. That was two months ago, I'm a convert and have added landscape photography to my list of subjects that I can photograph too. Two weeks ago I got myself up early and enjoyed the hoar frost and misty waters of my local wildlife reserve and had your suggestions in my head. I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Then I watch this video and think yep, he's right, enjoy the great outdoors and guess what you CAN print it too 😁 Thanks for the inspiration...
I have three Selphy printers going back over 8 years. They still work properly. Brilliant little printers that work well. Love them. Was ticktock around 8 years ago?
Hey there Thomas, am a new Subscriber & after stumbling across your initial video (canon 2600 printer), I’ve been watching a few with enjoyment. I hope to resume my photography after our “Wet Season” ends. Watching your videos, are easy to watch, and understand!! (Thanks Mate!!) I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 All the best from North Queensland, Australia! -Cheers-
Great vid. I bought one of these about 10 years ago for printing when in the motorhome. At that stage they did a postcard version of the paper. Maybe they still do?
I bought my Canon SELPHY last year… and my only regret was not buying one when they first came out. I will never send out for my photos to be printed ever again. The quality is so much better than any photo I’ve ever had professionally printed.
That’s interesting to hear. I am just starting out, but was looking at getting some photos printed. And the canon paper costs around 0.36$ a picture, and I can get them printed for 0.07$ but with 7$ shipping. And I have to pay for the printer. Just wondering if it is really worth the ekstra kost.
@@flippnorge7105 It was for me. The printing quality at Shutterfly, Mpix, Snapfish, Walgreens and CVS always printed too dark and any shadow were always muddy. It was so discouraging. I’d spend hours in Lightroom only to get back 100+ unusable photos. 95% of the time my SELPHY photos print perfect on the first try. The remaining 5% of the time it’s because I noticed a blown out highlight I missed or a random object that needed to be removed.
As someone who's always had a home printer and I'm currently using my old Canon Pixma I got for free when I went to uni, I'm always surprised to learn that some people don't have their own printer. I'm also surprised that people (like my mum, for instance) get scammed into buying a new wifi printer along with their new laptop that they also got upsold antivirus on. Please don't buy a wifi printer - they're more expensive and you'll have to replace them in a few years when the manufacturer stops supporting them or risk someone exploiting your printer to access devices on your network
I guess, part of the color issues are because the sublimation film it prints from isnt RGB, but CMYK colors (one film = one color, therefore multiple passes during printing). And, when it comes to get CMYK look like RGB on your monitor (and cameras Bayer matrice), it allways gets challenging.
Thomas, my first “Selphy” printer is 20 years old. In my memory, the price of that box of 108 sheets (three packs) has not changed, from day one I’ve figured about 35 cents per print.
Couldn't agree more. When I took up photography I did a few batches of sending files away and getting the small prints back to see which would print well larger, and brightness, etc. I stopped getting around to that pretty quickly and years went by without printing anything. Got one of these, and suddenly I can just press a button and have a real little print to inspect, share, album with no need to plan. As others mentioned, the dye sublimation tech means you can forget it for 6 months and not get gunky print heads when you go to use it again. And there's a clear coat as the last layer so it seems more like a photo color print than an inkjet that feels like an inkjet print...
Thank you for the detailed and interesting video about the printer on your desktop. Can you tell me something about the quality of black-and-white prints?
Got one of these myself, really happy with it. I'd also previously bought myself a giant a3 canon printer (spectacular results, spectacular costs). The major advantage to me is it can be left for months at a time and be used without any issues. It will also take a battery (which is a bit pricey) so I've taken it to events as you say, being able to hand out printed photos there and then absolutely blows them away! Great video as always 👍
I just got back from a big trip where I was mostly shooting wildlife on an R5 MkII. I also spent a lot of time in my kayak and shot landscape from there with my phone. Those photos are lower res and not as well composed as my wildlife shots, but I love them nonetheless, because they allow me to remember my trip and the environment I was in. Currently, they're languishing on my phone and occasionally flick past as my laptop screensaver. This printer is EXACTLY what I want to give life to these images. I am going to buy one right now to print those shots. You should be getting a kick-back for this! Thanks for the video! I predict this printer will give me a lot of joy!
My daughter purchased one for a gift to me a while ago and I think it’s a great little addition, it takes up no room whatsoever on my desk and produces quite good prints at a very reasonable cost per print. Yes they are only postcard size but what’s the point in taking images if you are not going to print them 🤔 the odd one might get framed but the whole idea is to take pride in what you have done and have a hard physical example of your work regardless of size, instead of just an image on an SD card. I love it’s simplicity 😉👍 well done Canon and that’s coming from a Nikon guy
Haha, you couldn’t say the name of the printer. I just about choked when you kind of gagged while saying the name. I needed that! Well done Thomas. You do great work and keep it up!
I have one. My hesitation in using it is the cost per print. If I can wait a week or so I can print for about half the price using a commercial printer. I tend to save my printing until I have a run of about 50 prints. The paper and ink come together and I think that adds to the cost. The quality is fine for me though.
I remember an Uncle who had an Alps dye-sublimation printer 20 years ago. The pictures it printed were so amazing. They were just as good as the photos you would get when you had your 35mm film developed.
Very interesting video. Much like you, I’m obsessed with getting the correct colour reproduction and making large prints…but you make a great point about this printer being great at displaying memories and overall getting images onto paper. You may have persuaded me to buy one!
We have such a printer since more than a decade, using it to print custom made postcards on vacation. The biggest advantage here is that there is no ink that will dry. You can put this printer away, take it out of the cupboard a year later and it will just work.😊
An interesting perspective Tom! In Australia, that printer is about $200AU. It seems there is a great deal of interest, as most retailers are out of stock at this time. I'm considering getting one to satisfy the urge to print my images.
I have an older version of the Canon Selphy, the CP910 I believe. I love it! Makes great 4x6 inch prints at a very reasonable price, takes up very little space on my desk and is easy to use. You can get a battery for these so you can take them travelling but I have never tried that.
That's awesome! I think for most people it's still more rational to use a print service, but if this is what will get you printing your pictures, then it's not a bad price at all
I like the idea - I like the idea of Postcard format. I like that I can print from my phone. Bully for you doing Iceland! I cycled it and a good chunk of Northern Europe back in 2013. The Idea of printing my own postcards would be great but it would probably take up way too much space. I host a couple of cyclist through Warmshowers few years they would make up a picture and print it out at a service place and then glue it on to some card stock to make a post card, and send it out. They sent one to me.
Hi Thomas, your first video about the canon pro 1000 made me buy a printer. In the end it was a waste of my hard earned student money. Thinking it would bring my photography to the next level. it didn't recently i parted with the Canon Pro 100s i bought by giving it away. Printing is not for everyone, decide if you like the art of printing or just like your work printed, because in the end going to a printshop might just be cheaper for you. And i think these video''s are a good inspiration but also a lot of hype. It was my own choice, i don't regret it. But this point is not highligthed enough.
Thank you for both the video on your large printer as well as the mini - but now, would you like to make a recommendation for a "reasonably" priced, high quality printer in a range, say below $300 and $500?
Thanks for the video! I want to start printing some of my pics. I don't have a printer and I'm not planning to buy one, so I will start from online services. What has stopped me so far is that I'm not sure of the thought process to decide the type of paper and the size of the print and how all of that will affect the final resolution and look of the picture. If you explore this part of the process in a video I will appreciate it :)
Great little printer. I love how it comes with its own trolley, I think that’s what’s missing on the 1100. It wouldn’t have hurt ‘em to stick a set of metal legs and casters on it.
Nice one. I do run Selphy printers since more than 10 years. Rarely disappointed me, more often made the difference of getting the job done or not. Had a project on the local school - kids could go for some makeup or hair styling, and we offered a portrait shot with 5 possible quick settings, grab your personal print - done. Should have seen the kids eyes, just fantastic.There are or is an ICC profile available (at least for the 1300 model) - colors look fine for me. And it is not ink but some wax (don't slaughter me for the wrong term), the point is, you can instantly grab the print and are good to go. One complaint I have is, that given the fact that the was no major update in terms of improving the quality of the prints, you could use old models on the latest computers/OS (speaking for the Apple ecosystem). The only thing you had to do, was to change some code in the installation program for the printer to accept the latest MacOS.. But Canon closed that door, so as you cannot use older printers on the latest MacOS, you are being forced to buy a newer model, or the latest one.
@@seralegre Well, Canon's claim is 100 years. Nothing I can judge in my lifetime :) Just looked at some of my older prints, no scientific testing, they look great, no bleached colors or so. For sure it depends on how you treat the print.
It is indeed expensive to print. I just sold my Pro 200. The ink cost was to high, the paper as well. Plus I don't know how to calibrate and print in high quality like you, Thomas. It's just too technical for me, and it's such a shame, because I'm a perfectionist like you.
I have been using this little printer for sometime now and very happy with the output and ease of use. My daughter asked me to photograph her wedding announcement and I printed that image with this little gem to mail out to everyone invited...
I had a selphy dye sub printer free with a Sony candybar phone years ago. Printed really nice pictures. No idea how long the photos last in different conditions, but it was surprisingly good picture quality.
I have one and I think it's perfect for its purpose! We also use it to print post cards while on vacation. Due to the thinness of the paper we need to be careful to not press the pen to hard while writing but up until now all cards arrived without any problems.
Great review again Thomas! Please review one of the more professional ecotank printers. I highky recomend them, as print quality is good, and they are "cheap" to use
I've been pleasantly surprised by the results of mine on glossy paper (my particular model is not in the professional range I think, and was totally not bought for that purpose), after years of avoiding inkjet consumables banditry with just a laser b&w for personal use.
in re: you comment about the thiness of the paper - you can also do image transfers by soaking the print in VERY hot water... the image is actually formed on a plastic matrix, similar to the Fuji and old Polaroid prints.
I tend to leave them overnight to dry before I tear the tab off. I also find that things like Milky Way astrolandscapes are quite muddy, and don’t know how to fix this. But it is great for “snapshots” and I don’t regret buying it
I’ve got one of these and it’s fantastic for just printing some things for fun. My partner and I use it to print life photos into a scrap book album. The fact it’s not perfect, lack of control and all that is what makes it brilliant. Just print and off you go. My friend also uses this during weddings to provide some physical same day prints for his clients. Very cool idea!
I'd recommend the Canon G650. It has ink tanks, and not those annoying cartridges. I bought one 18 months ago, and the tanks are still half full, so the only added expense so far has been paper. It's not for professional use, but I assume the quality is a level above the SELPHY.
I have an older model of that and I was never really happy with it to be honest. Even though I tried to mess with it the pictures never came out great. I recently got into Fujis Instax series and I love those way more. The prints, while not super colour accurate, are still very good and have a bit of that film charm. Plus the fact that they take a minute to develop is like magic to people. It also prints way faster and the printers themselves are way more portable to a point where I'm actually carrying one when I'm about. Sure, 1/2 size prints for 4x the price per is a big trade off, but I suggest that everyone at least tries one anyway
I bought one a few months ago, its good for a toy, but the reason for poor quality is because it only prints in cyan,magenta and yellow (no black ink) so the print is a bit blurred with not much detail. As for gloss or matt, go into the menu and choose your finish, it's not the paper, I'm guessing it's like a clear coating 👍
I love your rationale for making this video Thomas. I've had a Canon IP8750 A3 printer for around 4 years now. It cost me £170 (20% off in sale). I use it to print A3 prints for club competitions and the quality is consistently good. I feel this is a good mid-range printer for not a lot more than the Selphy printer that is limited to 5-7 inch prints.
I've had the previous version for about two years, love mine. Not had colour issues (I print using WiFi from Mac, windows or android) but I have noticed I mostly gave to raise exposure by one full stop to match what I see on screen. You can get aftermarket paper and ink sets, one I have used has a slightly metallic finish and was great for monochrome images. Also, used it at my daughter's birthday party last year, it was a massive hit with everyone that they could take a fiscal picture home with them rather than on their mobile phone!
I have the Canon CP 1300, essentially brand new, for $50.00 at my local thrift store. It comes with everything included in a new one. Used it to make calendars
I can see how gear price can make you fell like the content is somewhat unrelatable at times, but so does skill level (I can't do what you do, I don't have the artistic eye nor the knowledge you have). However not all artists are the same just like the reason I follow them is not the same. I follow some youtubers for the gear the use, cause it is the same as mine (or similar) and I get some lessons out of their videos, be it film processing, scanning. . .whatever. In your case I follow cause I like your story telling, your photos, your adventures in the UK (where I live, so I guess there's some relatability there?) and it's always interesting to see the thought process of a professional of a field where I'm simply an enthusiast. Now if you turned your channel into printer reviews full time, well that might be a tough watch 😅 but peppering your outdoor/in the field content with these kind of videos is very entertaining at least for me. It shows it is your job, and that your job is not all adventures but also admin, financial decisions, hours at the desk. . . so I guess, again, there is some relatability there too. Having said ALL that, 2.5K for a printer??? are you nuts?? 🤣😋
I've had one for ages. I got it to print physical images of my family life, display them on the wall for a couple of months then put them in an album. My kids can then rediscover the albums later, like i did when I was a kid. The bottom line is no one is going to gather around the harddrive or cloud storage in later life to reminisce.
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Same here, print regularly and stick them in a cheap rodalm 18x13 frame from Ikea an then collage the frames them on the kitchen wall. Easy to swap out, a nice 'family life' wall.
Nothing like something tangible.
I do exactly the same with my Canon printer. I print memorable family moments, pin them to the fridge with magnets, they marinate them for a couple of weeks or months then go to the album. Rinse and repeat 😁
each year, i make a photo book so kids can open from time to time where i put importants moments/pictures., like u said, hardrive/cloud is more for stockage and not much for long term legacy.
It was just me. I watched it 173K times.
It wasn't me.....I didn't watch it because I don't have the space for it, and £2.5k on a printer is "inter-galactically" (beyond astronomically) expensive.
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🤣🤣🤣🤣 very funny I'm still laughing
@@stevemccrory9130 £2.5k is about a tenth of what I thought when I saw the behemoth. So my second thought was, if they kind of give away the printer, they are going to make the money with the ink.
I see you're still watching. It's up to 184K.
I don't envy the big printer, Hassleblad, or tricked out camping van, I envy the Thomas Heaton clinically neat workspace. How do people pull off this tidy ass minimalist stuff? I don't get it. How is there no clutter anywhere? * sigh *
I figure he cleans up a bit before doing the video.
No kidding, my office is cluttered with camera stuff.
He has no kids! 😂
That's why we have offices. You need to create your office space. Room without any clutter
It’s an illusion. All the clutter is pushed behind the cameras view.
One other benefit of the Selphy is that the ink never dries out and clogs the heads. The dye sublimation method means that the printer can stand unused for months - and still produce a perfect print.
That's a big plus for me too. I don't use my 15-year old inkjet printer often these days and the amount of ink lost "cleaning" is quite large. Manufacturers' specs and reviewers don't seem to cover this so I still don't know if that has changed with modern printers, especially ink tank printers.
I had one years ago and had to get rid after Canon stopped making drivers beyond Windows XP 😂
One other drawback of the Selphy is that paper packs are too expensive.
@ 30p a print is not expensive.
The benefit of your first video was that, for me, it explained all the technical nuances that I had been finding it difficult to understand. It wasn't about you printer but the processes that you had to go through to obtain your prints. It was great!
I bought a Canon pro 100s in 2021, it was a massive learning curve for me. I spent many weeks trying to get the colour profiles as near as possible for my Fuji xt-2 and lumix s5 and of course the paper profiles. But it was so worth the effort. There’s nothing better than seeing your images, come out in print form!
I’m by no means a professional lol, but did weddings many years ago.
Again the satisfaction of printing your own images is awesome…..
I would much rather digitally edit the images, if needed, and use them as a screensaver or background. I haven't printed an image from my semi-professional cameras for decades.
keep a reminder, dye sublimation prints do not do well if exposed to light over a long period of time. If you do use them, make sure you utilize a uv protected glass in your frame. It takes about 5 years or so o start seeing a change. So if you are using them for client prints, rethink and use standard e-surface type prints. As for using them as a way to test print to see if you like it... they are fantastic tools.
I dont think thats true for this Selphy, because it adds a layer as a protection. :)
That’s a useful thing to know, cheers.
@@ErwinvanAsperen it does help, but nothing can win against UV light. Dye-sub printers have been using a clear coating since the late 90's, for uv and water protection. Newer printers may have a more durable formulation in the dye, that may improve longevity. I have found in my 30 years working with all types of media ( as well as working for a company that used all types) silver halide is by far the most durable, then dye based ink jet printers next. Of course, the only way to preserve any print is to make sure it's mounted and behind uv protected glass.
@@valeriesorrellsI have used a spray product from 3M on darkroom prints and dye sub prints for many years. It seems to protect very well, but then I've only been using it since 2005. I wouldn't call it archival by any means but generational seems to fit very well.
Dye sub is also great for personal photo albums as the total light exposure is basically nil (since the album is closed 99.999% of the time) or personal prints where it's no big deal to reprint occasionally. I love my dye sub printer bc it works no matter how long I go between prints - it's great for at-home personal printing.
Don't ever be embarrassed that you manage to afford a range of gear. You work hard for it. It is always clear to me that you understand that your audience has a broad range of skill and interests and you modify your honest comments accordingly. Doing this follow up printing demonstration was obviously appreciated based on the comments received and it is a win-win as you, and all of us, learn things from the feedback as well. Any jealous troll comments can go straight to the trash bin and are well out-weighed by those who respect you and gain from the knowledge you share. Whether it's something applicable or not, it broadens our info of the photography world. Thanks for an interesting video!
I've had a selphy printer since 2012. Been a fantastic cheap way to print my photos over the years, for a variety of uses. I even used it to produce on the spot prints at my daughter's trampolining birthday party to pop in the party bags - got big kudos marks from parents. (wasn't my intention)
You mentioned about the paper type and thickness. I'd suggest, as this printer uses thermal ink transfer, the thin glossy paper is the optimal substrate for transfer. I'd image thicker paper wouldn't produce such good transfer results. Switching to a matt paper type could require completely different settings and profiles, which would then make this device more complicated and potentially more expensive.
Great to see you shine a light on this great affordable option.
Small little printers are brilliant. I bought a Kodak Mini 2 retro specifically for a wedding shoot. It was my first wedding shoot and wanted to be able to do something special for the couple so printed a few images on the day that I was able to give them in a special envelope during their wedding supper. It was a huge success and just goes to show that even the smallest of printers can make the difference 😀
Aye, I bought the Selphy CP1500 and the QX20 for exactly this reason. The QX20 is especially nice because I can put it in my bag and at conventions and such, add my handle on the side and use it as a business card with the picture of the subject on it.
Haha, yes Tom! It's a wonderful little printer - had it for a couple of years now and made so many work prints! Few points: it doesn't have to sit on your desk because it works great over wifi. And also you if you go through the printer menu - you can select what level of glossyness you like - it's the fourth pass/layer that the printer puts on the print.
Thanks for the info Thomas. I don't tend to worry about what gear you have, you're a professional photographer, you get the tools you need for the job, I just enjoy watching your videos, as you tell it how it is
At first I thought it was a cartridge for your big printer. 😀
How to squeeze more views out of a printer video… make another one… genius!
These little printers make the perfect companion for campervan road trips. Print your photos and put them in your travel log as you go, give copies to people you meet along the way. I’m tempted to get one 👍
Oooh, I have one of those. It was a little xmas gift to myself. And it is really fun to use, and exactly what I needed, for a variety of reasons. You see..in early September 2024, my dad passed away very unexpectedly. Things have been tough mentally since but getting easier gradually. On Christmas, me and my brother picked up mum and spent the evening with her and with our wives because there was absolutely no way that we would leave her alone over the holidays. She needed the distraction. We shot loads of photos that evening, goofing off while cooking. I printed them right away and gave them to my mum and my brother. And mum said "I have never laughed so much on any christmas". And some the pictures are now sitting in frames. It was a good way of giving memories a physical form. And the picture of my mum laughing is probably my "shot of the year" for 2024.
I also got a battery pack so I dont have to faff around with cables and such. Highly recommended. And no, you dont need the Canon branded one. Because that is about as expensive as the printer itself, which is ridiculous. And I can absolutely confirm the slight green hue. I can also confirm that it does not matter one bit.
I know a doctor that would kill for handwriting like that :-)
Cheers, Tom.
i once had a doctor's certificate rejected by work because it looked like it was written by a drunk 1st grader. went back and said that i needed another one saying i was "good to go back to work" for legal liability, because i didn't want to shame them (it was a hospital and got another dr to write it)
give my right arm to write like that
You can adjust the finish in the options when printing from an SD card or the app, not sure when printing over USB. It just adjust how the final layer is applied, but works well enough.
I have the older model of six years old printer. I carried it along during my travel to oversea countries. I passed prints to locals and they were very happy to be my models. :D
Great vid Thomas! I discovered these couple years ago and had a great bunch of prints since then. Paper is glossy-ish but there is an option in the printer to make it matte. I think it coats the paper with another coat or just "roasts" it. I prefer the glossy. And I agree, the colors might be off sometimes, but for the most part pictures are fine. Maybe too much of an "iPhone" look to them, but that is what a lot of people like.
Mine is a previous generation, it does not work as well with computers, but still prints perfectly from memory cards, flash drives and such. I would recommend anyone get them. For some reason these printers are so underrated. They have been around for ages, I think this paper/"ink" type is soon to be 20 years old. Canon had panoramic wide paper they discontinued several years ago. Such a pity. But maybe if we show them some love...
My missus bought one for covering content at weddings. Had a small album printed and put togther for the bride and groom by the time they were getting dessert. They were absolutely blown away, as was I. The quality is good for quick printing and instant sharing. I was amazed as it was doing the rounds for at least another hour after. I bought a second then during a black friday deal and throw it in the bag now for trips down the country. 10/10 stars😂
As always, great video. Two tips from my side.
1. In the menu you can dial in a very basic colour shift it’s like five clicks away. I compensate the green tone with the manuel shift every time. Way better results, especially for skin tones.
2. The glossy paper is also the Matt paper. And the printer menu, you can choose a surface finish for your print. In the printer cartridge there is a transparent fourth colour included that is making the matt surface.
Regarding the last video you made about the printer, I have a bonus tip for you from mounting your print inside the frame .
Tape your print just on the upper edge in the frame because the paper will expand and curl a bit if you tape them on all four sites .
If you just tape it on the top edge, the paper has the room to expand due to humidity in the air, and your print will be straight inside the frame.
I hope that helps 😅
Can’t wait for your next video . Cheers
Don't forget to let the print ink dry for a few days. It is called outgassing. All ink solvents must be evaporated before framing.
I picked this printer up based on your review, and I love it. It won't necessarily replace a professional print, but the idea of being able to take photos at a special occasion and print them for family/friends before they leave is just too cool.
Thomas, well done. I’m new to your vlog and have been watching the episodes for the last several weeks and I have to compliment you - you have a talent. You have also shown me new ways on how to improve my photography and to think a bit more before capturing an image.
The series on Patagonia was amazing. I had no idea of the beauty contained in that part of the world. I even started watching the episodes of playlist, even though I had seen many of them before. However, may I suggest you trash the “Master Photographer” episode. Honestly, it put me right off my lunch and my appreciation for your work, and by the way, there’s an “a” in “eductor”. In this episode you show yourself as a bully, a tyrant and a prima donna. Where is that boyish charm of other episodes? Where is that calm, contemplative artist that appreciates the beauty of nature and paints with his camera? I could not and did not finish watching it.
Best of luck to you lady.
Cheers.
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So, having said that, I’m off to watch
Thomas. Thank you for this video.
Things that I want to add:
1st finish of the paper is a setting in the printer menu.
2nd biggest flaw in my opinion is that paper tray that allows dust to sit on top of the paper so every time you want to print - remove dust from first sheet of paper before you print. Dust and other particles left on paper will leave white spots.
3. This printer can print QX paper (square paper), but it needs a different paper tray for specific paper size.
How about just putting a cloth over the tray to keep the dust off?
I love this little printer. The dust issue has not been a problem, and I leave it out where my cats can walk all over it. The paper tray has a cover that snaps down to protect the paper in between sessions, but even left open the paper tray is in the printer. Ok, I got a bit of dust in the printer and had to run a couple of images through to clean it. Printing costs on my Canon printer are quite costly, so I only print images I want to frame, which is not often. The print heads in the big Canon dry out fairly quickly. In the Selphy, each printing cartridge is good for 108 prints and the paper is included with the cartridge. Also, the prints can be handled immediately since it is dye sublimation. The printer lays down a clear coat during the final pass through the little printer. I have some beautiful photo storage albums which allows me to show my work to others. The Selphy has saved me a lot of money.
A great video. I'm quite interested in how you framed your photo. I'd love to see the process and what equipment you used to make that framed print. I think it would make a perfect gift for a loved one.
I love my Selphy, great to have shots to give to friends and to put on the fridge x
Thank you for your genuiness it is so refreshing.. I did watch your original printer video and loved it but as you say for most of us it is definitely out of our scope.... By the way I also love your photography thank you again!
Cracking I’m going looking for our one, bought it for my daughter years ago, and the travelling print idea may just invigorate its use, nice one cheers 😊
A neat little accessory. The bigger question is what do we do, as amateurs/hobbyists, with our best efforts. I have an album on my computer which I can use as a screen saver occasionally but otherwise they are nearly as out of sight as my old 35 mm slides. It’s a quandary.
I have this little printer and I love it. Is it 100% perfect no, but it’s good enough for me. I don’t have to worry about the ink stopping working because I haven’t used it in a while and it’s just fun, I actually enjoy watching my photos print colour by colour zipping in and out and not just staring at my desktop printer willing it to hurry up and print faster and not run out of ink halfway through.
I have one of those. Printed a bunch of pics at Christmas and my wife’s older relatives were shocked. They’d never seen anyone print anything st home and were thrilled to have a not-digital photo.
Just throwing this out there: If Diane isn't watching, I am. 😅
Keep up the great work. You inspire me to walk out the front door more often than I can tell you!
we're all Diane on this fine day ahaha
I think they sold the Selphy when I worked for WEX back in the early ‘00s. Long before we’d ever heard of the ‘selfie’. Maybe Canon were ahead of the curve 😂
Tom - I picked up one of these because they suddenly started charging 240 THB (instead of 9) for prints that have multiple ID photos on them. Got so pissed, I went on to FB marketplace and scooped one up brand new that was a gift by Canon Thailand for R6 mk II purchases. Long story short, I put my colormunki design to some good use and created a printer profile for the stock RP-108 paper. Trick was to print to TIFF, crop the charts in PS so they fit on a Japanese Postcard 4x6 and then simply measure them in i1 Studio.
Honestly I use one of those printers for about 40 odd hours a week and I saw your video and thought this poor guy doesn't kno how expensive and how many random bs events will happen with that printer 😅 we hack the carts and fill them up with a syringe and after about a year and random ticker will go off in the printer and you have to get an canon engineer out...... Which is bs, all you have to do is go into debug mode and reset it. Just a heads up, if anyone is stuck with this monstrosity, message me 😅😅
Exactly my thoughts! The ink and paper seem costly. Mind sharing more ? Cheers!
If you look at the print at the 4:12 mark you will see a line on the print about a half inch from the right side. This issue affects all of the Canon Selphy printers. I have tried three different ones and returned them all.
I have a Selphy CP 1500 after getting some prints from my friend from the same one, and none of the prints have this on it, I looked through about 50 and didn't see it.
@@SideshowBob44 I also never experienced this ever, same model as Thomas. However, I only print via their app through iOS.
Something must be wrong with this printer because second hand marketplace is full of these. So it could be this.
Do you mean the perforation lines? The paper is intentionally longervthan necessary for handling. The ends have to be snapped off.
Same, maybe firmware fixed it or later production batch.
Honestly, that Selphy printer may be nice for cheap, easy prints, but this is really a limiting solution when it comes to cheap photo printing. I wouls rather suggest the Canon G620. It may cost a little more, but still is a cheap option, especially on the long run, that megatank printer would be a much better option, and it can print 8.5x11 inches photos. For a little more money, the Epson ET8550, also an ink tank printer, will print up to 13 inches ... In my opinion, these currently are the best "cheap" printers one can get for good quality prints along with very low operating cost
Thanks for the review. I have one and love it! I also bought one as a gift as it makes printing so easy and there is nothing like taking a picture and getting an instant print.
I think you made a good point in that this is a great way of sharing some fun snaps & memories.
Also, a preview of maybe what to expect from a photo in print,especially if you're not confident to commit to a bigger, more expensive one.
Great for a newbie, but matt paper would be ace. 👍🏻
Hi
I watched both your videos and they were excellent. There is nothing like printing your own pictures and sticking them on a wall or a fridge 😉. I especially liked the big printer vid and the proofing info. I have now subscribed as I want to get into printing again, I was never really happy with my Canon Pro1 prints but I will look back at it again.
top tip if you are looking at mounting more prints I do really recommend the Logan 350-1 mount cutter or that range of mount cutters (saw you were already using a Logan) they make cutting a breeze no more worrying about pushing the cutter too far and if you can afford it the pull cutter gives you even more control
This little printer is my favorite party trick. You can buy a portable battery for it so it doesn't need to be plugged in when using it. I take pics with people I befriend at parties or hangouts,, I step out to my car for sec, come back with physical prints and people go NUTS. "where did you get this??" And im just like ahhhh don't worry about it 😌 Now they have something to remember me by haha
Can you share with me info on your desk, where did you get it, make model etc,. It looks fantastic 😊
I’ve been using a Canon SELPHY, for years. The print quality is great and the convenience of being able to get real prints at home for a low price is pretty hard to beat.
Awesome wee printer I've been guilty of not printing anything working in newspapers I see my work in print a lot. Last year I was given a wee Instax printer I don't have much wall space in the van but these wee prints now adorn my overhead locker doors love em. Congrats on 175k views I get excited when I get 500 haha
I've seen a lot of automotive photographers on Instagram carry these type of printers with them.
They find a nice car random off the street and then put them in a seal proof bag and put it on there windscreen
Some great content and love the idea
I've had a canon selphy for years, I actually used it at weddings and events back in the day to print quick images. Decent job and I'd imagine the newer versions are even better.
Great review
From my experience newer versions are better for modern age phone users, worse if you want to use them as an old school usb printer and the actual printing part is the same.
Well Tom, reading the headline I wasn’t motivated at all to watch this. But in a moment of boredom some days after your posting, I did and hats off for yet another fun and informative video. By the end I was almost online buying one… 36p plus depreciation of the 100 that’s a winning sales point. Indeed my daughter keeps begging for a Fuji Instax camera and this might just be the remedy I’m looking for 😅
Up until a couple of months ago I wouldn't have bothered with landscape photography, I love birds, dragonflies, butterflies and all sorts of insects and animals. That was two months ago, I'm a convert and have added landscape photography to my list of subjects that I can photograph too. Two weeks ago I got myself up early and enjoyed the hoar frost and misty waters of my local wildlife reserve and had your suggestions in my head. I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Then I watch this video and think yep, he's right, enjoy the great outdoors and guess what you CAN print it too 😁 Thanks for the inspiration...
I have three Selphy printers going back over 8 years. They still work properly. Brilliant little printers that work well. Love them.
Was ticktock around 8 years ago?
Hey there Thomas, am a new Subscriber & after stumbling across your initial video (canon 2600 printer), I’ve been watching a few with enjoyment.
I hope to resume my photography after our “Wet Season” ends.
Watching your videos, are easy to watch, and understand!! (Thanks Mate!!) I’m in Australia 🇦🇺
All the best from North Queensland, Australia!
-Cheers-
Great vid. I bought one of these about 10 years ago for printing when in the motorhome. At that stage they did a postcard version of the paper. Maybe they still do?
I bought my Canon SELPHY last year… and my only regret was not buying one when they first came out. I will never send out for my photos to be printed ever again. The quality is so much better than any photo I’ve ever had professionally printed.
That’s interesting to hear. I am just starting out, but was looking at getting some photos printed. And the canon paper costs around 0.36$ a picture, and I can get them printed for 0.07$ but with 7$ shipping. And I have to pay for the printer. Just wondering if it is really worth the ekstra kost.
@@flippnorge7105 It was for me. The printing quality at Shutterfly, Mpix, Snapfish, Walgreens and CVS always printed too dark and any shadow were always muddy. It was so discouraging. I’d spend hours in Lightroom only to get back 100+ unusable photos. 95% of the time my SELPHY photos print perfect on the first try. The remaining 5% of the time it’s because I noticed a blown out highlight I missed or a random object that needed to be removed.
As someone who's always had a home printer and I'm currently using my old Canon Pixma I got for free when I went to uni, I'm always surprised to learn that some people don't have their own printer. I'm also surprised that people (like my mum, for instance) get scammed into buying a new wifi printer along with their new laptop that they also got upsold antivirus on. Please don't buy a wifi printer - they're more expensive and you'll have to replace them in a few years when the manufacturer stops supporting them or risk someone exploiting your printer to access devices on your network
I guess, part of the color issues are because the sublimation film it prints from isnt RGB, but CMYK colors (one film = one color, therefore multiple passes during printing). And, when it comes to get CMYK look like RGB on your monitor (and cameras Bayer matrice), it allways gets challenging.
Thomas, my first “Selphy” printer is 20 years old. In my memory, the price of that box of 108 sheets (three packs) has not changed, from day one I’ve figured about 35 cents per print.
Couldn't agree more. When I took up photography I did a few batches of sending files away and getting the small prints back to see which would print well larger, and brightness, etc. I stopped getting around to that pretty quickly and years went by without printing anything. Got one of these, and suddenly I can just press a button and have a real little print to inspect, share, album with no need to plan. As others mentioned, the dye sublimation tech means you can forget it for 6 months and not get gunky print heads when you go to use it again. And there's a clear coat as the last layer so it seems more like a photo color print than an inkjet that feels like an inkjet print...
Thank you for the detailed and interesting video about the printer on your desktop. Can you tell me something about the quality of black-and-white prints?
Got one of these myself, really happy with it. I'd also previously bought myself a giant a3 canon printer (spectacular results, spectacular costs).
The major advantage to me is it can be left for months at a time and be used without any issues.
It will also take a battery (which is a bit pricey) so I've taken it to events as you say, being able to hand out printed photos there and then absolutely blows them away!
Great video as always 👍
I just got back from a big trip where I was mostly shooting wildlife on an R5 MkII. I also spent a lot of time in my kayak and shot landscape from there with my phone. Those photos are lower res and not as well composed as my wildlife shots, but I love them nonetheless, because they allow me to remember my trip and the environment I was in. Currently, they're languishing on my phone and occasionally flick past as my laptop screensaver. This printer is EXACTLY what I want to give life to these images. I am going to buy one right now to print those shots. You should be getting a kick-back for this! Thanks for the video! I predict this printer will give me a lot of joy!
I’m going to put in a completely unrelated question, what are those mini speaker stands you’ve mounted to your desktop, they are just what I’m after!
My daughter purchased one for a gift to me a while ago and I think it’s a great little addition, it takes up no room whatsoever on my desk and produces quite good prints at a very reasonable cost per print. Yes they are only postcard size but what’s the point in taking images if you are not going to print them 🤔 the odd one might get framed but the whole idea is to take pride in what you have done and have a hard physical example of your work regardless of size, instead of just an image on an SD card. I love it’s simplicity 😉👍 well done Canon and that’s coming from a Nikon guy
Thank you for an honest review on something I can actually afford!
Nice video Thomas. Many thanks. What's it like printing black and white? Any colour casts?
Haha, you couldn’t say the name of the printer. I just about choked when you kind of gagged while saying the name. I needed that! Well done Thomas. You do great work and keep it up!
I have one. My hesitation in using it is the cost per print. If I can wait a week or so I can print for about half the price using a commercial printer. I tend to save my printing until I have a run of about 50 prints. The paper and ink come together and I think that adds to the cost. The quality is fine for me though.
I have been wanting to get one of these for a while.they seem to be perfect for me . Thanks Thomas.❤
Fun video. Quick question. Can you forward link to tiny mat cutter used in video. Thank you
I remember an Uncle who had an Alps dye-sublimation printer 20 years ago. The pictures it printed were so amazing. They were just as good as the photos you would get when you had your 35mm film developed.
Very interesting video. Much like you, I’m obsessed with getting the correct colour reproduction and making large prints…but you make a great point about this printer being great at displaying memories and overall getting images onto paper. You may have persuaded me to buy one!
We have such a printer since more than a decade, using it to print custom made postcards on vacation. The biggest advantage here is that there is no ink that will dry. You can put this printer away, take it out of the cupboard a year later and it will just work.😊
An interesting perspective Tom! In Australia, that printer is about $200AU. It seems there is a great deal of interest, as most retailers are out of stock at this time. I'm considering getting one to satisfy the urge to print my images.
I have an older version of the Canon Selphy, the CP910 I believe. I love it!
Makes great 4x6 inch prints at a very reasonable price, takes up very little space on my desk and is easy to use.
You can get a battery for these so you can take them travelling but I have never tried that.
US$140 lol. I wish it was $50. 😅. Looks interesting. I might look into buying one. Thanks Tom!
That's awesome! I think for most people it's still more rational to use a print service, but if this is what will get you printing your pictures, then it's not a bad price at all
I like the idea - I like the idea of Postcard format. I like that I can print from my phone.
Bully for you doing Iceland! I cycled it and a good chunk of Northern Europe back in 2013. The Idea of printing my own postcards would be great but it would probably take up way too much space.
I host a couple of cyclist through Warmshowers few years they would make up a picture and print it out at a service place and then glue it on to some card stock to make a post card, and send it out. They sent one to me.
Hi Thomas, your first video about the canon pro 1000 made me buy a printer. In the end it was a waste of my hard earned student money. Thinking it would bring my photography to the next level. it didn't recently i parted with the Canon Pro 100s i bought by giving it away.
Printing is not for everyone, decide if you like the art of printing or just like your work printed, because in the end going to a printshop might just be cheaper for you. And i think these video''s are a good inspiration but also a lot of hype. It was my own choice, i don't regret it. But this point is not highligthed enough.
Thank you for both the video on your large printer as well as the mini - but now, would you like to make a recommendation for a "reasonably" priced, high quality printer in a range, say below $300 and $500?
Thanks for the video!
I want to start printing some of my pics. I don't have a printer and I'm not planning to buy one, so I will start from online services. What has stopped me so far is that I'm not sure of the thought process to decide the type of paper and the size of the print and how all of that will affect the final resolution and look of the picture.
If you explore this part of the process in a video I will appreciate it :)
Great little printer. I love how it comes with its own trolley, I think that’s what’s missing on the 1100. It wouldn’t have hurt ‘em to stick a set of metal legs and casters on it.
Nice one. I do run Selphy printers since more than 10 years. Rarely disappointed me, more often made the difference of getting the job done or not. Had a project on the local school - kids could go for some makeup or hair styling, and we offered a portrait shot with 5 possible quick settings, grab your personal print - done. Should have seen the kids eyes, just fantastic.There are or is an ICC profile available (at least for the 1300 model) - colors look fine for me. And it is not ink but some wax (don't slaughter me for the wrong term), the point is, you can instantly grab the print and are good to go. One complaint I have is, that given the fact that the was no major update in terms of improving the quality of the prints, you could use old models on the latest computers/OS (speaking for the Apple ecosystem). The only thing you had to do, was to change some code in the installation program for the printer to accept the latest MacOS.. But Canon closed that door, so as you cannot use older printers on the latest MacOS, you are being forced to buy a newer model, or the latest one.
how is the durability of the picture? both wall exposed or book.
@@seralegre Well, Canon's claim is 100 years. Nothing I can judge in my lifetime :)
Just looked at some of my older prints, no scientific testing, they look great, no bleached colors or so. For sure it depends on how you treat the print.
It is indeed expensive to print. I just sold my Pro 200. The ink cost was to high, the paper as well. Plus I don't know how to calibrate and print in high quality like you, Thomas. It's just too technical for me, and it's such a shame, because I'm a perfectionist like you.
I have been using this little printer for sometime now and very happy with the output and ease of use. My daughter asked me to photograph her wedding announcement and I printed that image with this little gem to mail out to everyone invited...
I had a selphy dye sub printer free with a Sony candybar phone years ago. Printed really nice pictures. No idea how long the photos last in different conditions, but it was surprisingly good picture quality.
Oh man, love the frame cutter thingy. Any links for that part?
Just ordered ourselves the Selphy printer. Will be a fun addition to our RV trips
I have one and I think it's perfect for its purpose! We also use it to print post cards while on vacation. Due to the thinness of the paper we need to be careful to not press the pen to hard while writing but up until now all cards arrived without any problems.
Great idea! Just bought one to print family snaps for my mum. 👍
Great review again Thomas!
Please review one of the more professional ecotank printers.
I highky recomend them, as print quality is good, and they are "cheap" to use
I've been pleasantly surprised by the results of mine on glossy paper (my particular model is not in the professional range I think, and was totally not bought for that purpose), after years of avoiding inkjet consumables banditry with just a laser b&w for personal use.
in re: you comment about the thiness of the paper - you can also do image transfers by soaking the print in VERY hot water... the image is actually formed on a plastic matrix, similar to the Fuji and old Polaroid prints.
I tend to leave them overnight to dry before I tear the tab off. I also find that things like Milky Way astrolandscapes are quite muddy, and don’t know how to fix this. But it is great for “snapshots” and I don’t regret buying it
I’ve got one of these and it’s fantastic for just printing some things for fun. My partner and I use it to print life photos into a scrap book album.
The fact it’s not perfect, lack of control and all that is what makes it brilliant. Just print and off you go.
My friend also uses this during weddings to provide some physical same day prints for his clients. Very cool idea!
I'd recommend the Canon G650. It has ink tanks, and not those annoying cartridges. I bought one 18 months ago, and the tanks are still half full, so the only added expense so far has been paper. It's not for professional use, but I assume the quality is a level above the SELPHY.
I have an older model of that and I was never really happy with it to be honest. Even though I tried to mess with it the pictures never came out great.
I recently got into Fujis Instax series and I love those way more. The prints, while not super colour accurate, are still very good and have a bit of that film charm. Plus the fact that they take a minute to develop is like magic to people. It also prints way faster and the printers themselves are way more portable to a point where I'm actually carrying one when I'm about. Sure, 1/2 size prints for 4x the price per is a big trade off, but I suggest that everyone at least tries one anyway
I bought one a few months ago, its good for a toy, but the reason for poor quality is because it only prints in cyan,magenta and yellow (no black ink) so the print is a bit blurred with not much detail. As for gloss or matt, go into the menu and choose your finish, it's not the paper, I'm guessing it's like a clear coating 👍
I love your rationale for making this video Thomas.
I've had a Canon IP8750 A3 printer for around 4 years now. It cost me £170 (20% off in sale). I use it to print A3 prints for club competitions and the quality is consistently good. I feel this is a good mid-range printer for not a lot more than the Selphy printer that is limited to 5-7 inch prints.
Great video. If you have a chance, I would like to know more about the matte cutter you are using.
I've had the previous version for about two years, love mine. Not had colour issues (I print using WiFi from Mac, windows or android) but I have noticed I mostly gave to raise exposure by one full stop to match what I see on screen. You can get aftermarket paper and ink sets, one I have used has a slightly metallic finish and was great for monochrome images. Also, used it at my daughter's birthday party last year, it was a massive hit with everyone that they could take a fiscal picture home with them rather than on their mobile phone!
I can't seem to find the aftermarket paper and ink sets, would you happen to be able to share a link?
I have the Canon CP 1300, essentially brand new, for $50.00 at my local thrift store. It comes with everything included in a new one. Used it to make calendars
I can see how gear price can make you fell like the content is somewhat unrelatable at times, but so does skill level (I can't do what you do, I don't have the artistic eye nor the knowledge you have). However not all artists are the same just like the reason I follow them is not the same. I follow some youtubers for the gear the use, cause it is the same as mine (or similar) and I get some lessons out of their videos, be it film processing, scanning. . .whatever. In your case I follow cause I like your story telling, your photos, your adventures in the UK (where I live, so I guess there's some relatability there?) and it's always interesting to see the thought process of a professional of a field where I'm simply an enthusiast. Now if you turned your channel into printer reviews full time, well that might be a tough watch 😅 but peppering your outdoor/in the field content with these kind of videos is very entertaining at least for me. It shows it is your job, and that your job is not all adventures but also admin, financial decisions, hours at the desk. . . so I guess, again, there is some relatability there too. Having said ALL that, 2.5K for a printer??? are you nuts?? 🤣😋
This little printer is a gem… have had it for about 8 months, works without a kink