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  • Meike announces full frame 85mm F1.8, its first autofocus lens

    Chinese accessories brand Meike has announced it will introduce an autofocus 85mm F1.8 lens for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLRs. In addition to adding another (very likely) affordable third party option to the mix, this will be the company’s first AF lens.

    Details are a little thin on the ground, but early marketing materials suggest it will be a lightweight and compact lens with an all-metal body construction. The optical formula will use nine elements in six groups, and all elements will be multi-coated on both sides. Close focus will begin at 0.85m with a maximum magnification of 1:1.8. The lens will be 79.5mm long and will accept a 67mm filter.

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    In addition to the Nikon and Canon full-frame mounts, Meike will release the MK-85mm F1.8 lens for Sony APS-C models as well. No price has been announced as of yet, and the company hasn’t said when we should expect the lens to go on sale.

    For more information visit the Meike website.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Meyer Optik is reviving Dr. Rudolph’s APO Plasmat 105mm F2.7 lens

    Meyer Optik has announced its new APO-Makro-Plasmat 105 F2.7 lens, a modern version of one of the classic Plasmat lenses developed by Dr. Paul Rudolph 105 years ago. As with previous Meyer Optik revivals, the company is funding its product on Kickstarter, where it explains that the new Plasmat 105 “offers natural sharpness, unbelievable color reproduction, and a glowing bokeh united at every step of the aperture.”

    The name Makro, Meyer Optik explains, was chosen by Rudolph in reference to the Makro-Plasmat’s suitability for 35mm, not macro, photography. The company says that while its revamped version of the lens offers performance that’s “in the spirit of the Plasmat lenses,” it created the model with modern camera gear in mind.

    The APO-Makro-Plasmat 105 has a 105mm focal length, 60mm width, an F2.7 – F22 aperture, 1.1m / 3.6ft minimum focusing distance, manual focusing, 6 elements in 5 groups, as well as 15 steel aperture blades with an anti-reflex coating.

    As with the original Plasmat lenses, Meyer Optik says its remake offers a unique combination of glow, bokeh, plasticity, and sharpness, explaining:

    The lens is sharp but it takes away the razor cut, sterile, microscope like sharpness and replaces it by an even sharpness around the subject that flatters it and pleases the eye of the spectator. Thus the lens fills the whole space with amazing depth and at the same time with a smooth transition from focus to softness.

    The company plans to offer APO-Makro-Plasmat 105 for 35mm cameras in the following mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fuji X, and Leica M. A model will also be released for medium-format mirrorless cameras in both Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X1D mounts.

    The lens has already reached nearly three times its funding goal on Kickstarter, where backers who pledge at least $ 1,050 USD (offer expires in the next 17 hours) are promised an early bird lens with a serial number that matches where they fall on the backers’ list—the first person to pledge will receive serial number 001, the second person will receive 002, and so on. Once this first early bird offer is gone, backers will be able to get the lens for $ 1,100, $ 1,150, and eventually $ 1,300 when all early bird deals are gone.

    Initial shipments to backers are expected to start in February 2019; shipping costs depend on region. To learn more or secure your own, head over to the Kickstarter campaign page.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Sony’s updated 3D Creator app can use your smartphone’s front camera to scan your face

    Sony’s 3D Creator app with its 3D-face-scanning function was first introduced with the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact last year. Now the Japanese manufacturer is rolling out the update to version 2 of the app.

    The most important upgrade of the new version is the ability to create 3D models of your face with your smartphone’s front camera. This means, unlike with the previous version, you don’t need the help of another person to create a 3D-model of your face and head. Of course, the option to use the main camera and get someone else to do the job is still available.

    The updated app also lets you share the results straight to Facebook or order a 3D-printed copy of your model. And version 2.0 also comes with “post-scan cloud processing,” which allows you to render 3D models with 4K resolution textures for better detail and realism.

    3D Creator 2.0 is compatible with the Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, and XZ Premium. If you’re lucky enough to own one of these devices, you can download the newest version of the app from the Play Store now. If you are an iPhone X user, check out the Bellus 3D app for similar face scanning capabilities.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Taking your drone to a wedding? Read this first

    Best practices for flying your drone at weddings

    It’s spring, and that means wedding season is upon us!* If you’re one of the many photographers planning wedding shoots this year, it’s also a great time to think about including aerial photography in your plans.

    A drone is a great way to capture unique shots that can help tell the story of a memorable day, and in my experience more couples are requesting drone photos than ever before. I expect that trend to continue. On the following pages, I’ll share some of my best practices for flying drones at weddings, and give you some hints about things to pay attention to.

    * Apologies to those in the Southern Hemisphere. We haven’t forgotten about you.

    Get certified or licensed to operate commercially

    In the US, pilots who fly drones for commercial purposes are required to pass the FAA Part 107 exam. Passing this exam is beneficial beyond just getting a certificate: in the process of studying, drone operators will learn important rules, regulations, and best practices for flying responsibly, all of which will make you a more knowledgable, safer pilot.

    You can self study for the FAA exam using the study materials provided by the FAA, or by taking one of the numerous available online test prep courses like this one from Drone Pilot Ground School.

    Outside the US, many countries have similar regulations, so make sure you know what the rules are where you’re operating and ensure that you have obtained any necessary permits, certificates, or licenses.

    Register your drone with the FAA

    After you successfully pass the Part 107 exam, you’ll need to register your drone’s serial number with the FAA. This registration is necessary if you’re flying your drone for commercial purposes, and costs $ 5. The registration number must be clearly marked on your drone so it can be identified if there are any issues or potential accidents.

    It should be noted that this registration process is also required for recreational drones, and pilots who intend to fly their drones as a hobby. The FAA had previously removed the registration requirement for recreational drone use, but has recently reinstated it.

    Get a good UAV liability insurance policy

    Get a liability insurance policy that covers your drone activities. It’s not just a good idea – it will may in fact be required by certain venues before you’re allowed to fly. Venues (and commercial clients) might dictate how much liability coverage you need, or even ask to be listed on a rider, demonstrating that they are protected from any liability during your flights.

    Having no liability protection during a wedding flight could be disastrous; despite careful planning and preparation for your flight, unpredictable things can happen. Having UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) liability coverage will ensure that you’re protected against the potentially large financial burden that could occur if an unforeseen situation arises.

    Get a good UAV liability insurance policy

    A common question I get is where to buy UAV insurance. Liability policies are offered through special aviation insurance companies, and traditional agencies will typically offer annual coverage based on the policy amount and number of drones covered. You can also purchase UAV insurance on a daily basis, for very specific places and time periods, and even specify the amount of coverage required.

    If you intend to fly commercially on a frequent basis, it’s best to buy an annual policy since they tend to be a better value for long term use. However, if you will only be flying the odd commercial gig once in a while, then getting coverage for the day may be the smarter option. I’ve had an annual policy from Costello Insurance for the past two years, and they’ve been great to work with, but if you’d like to look at an on-demand provider, then you might want to take a look at Verifly, which has iOS & Android apps that can be used to book coverage straight from your mobile device.

    Update your drone to the latest firmware

    Verify that you’re using the latest software and firmware on all of your devices and drones. This includes updating to your drone’s latest mobile app on your phone or tablet, as well as updating the firmware on your controller, drone, and maybe even your batteries. All of these components operate in synergy, so if one part is out of sync you could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risk.

    I always go through my checklist several days before a flight, ensuring that I check for updates on all of my devices, and making sure everything is properly charged and calibrated.

    Calibrate your IMU and compass before your flight

    This is something that I used to take for granted, until I had a very scary close call while trying to capture a beautiful sunset. I decided to pull over by a beach, and proceeded to send my DJI Phantom 3 Advanced up for a quick flight. The drone jumped up and immediately lost it’s GPS and compass heading, putting it into an uncontrolled frenzy in ATTI mode. I struggled through almost the entire battery charge to get it under control, and experienced the highest degree of stress I’ve ever experienced when flying a drone. I was lucky to get it back on the ground without damaging anything.

    Looking back, if I had taken a few minutes to calibrate the compass and IMU, I would have a beautiful sunset to look back on instead of the stressful memory of that dreaded flight. Don’t let this happen to you, especially at a wedding. I now always calibrate my compass and IMU before each flight.

    Monitor wind conditions

    Knowing the wind speed and direction is a critical skill for any drone pilot. When flying downwind it can seem like wind isn’t an issue, but you don’t want to discover that it is when flying back upwind with a low battery. Pay attention to the wind and know both where it’s coming from and at what speed. I use an iOS app called Windseeker to help keep tabs on the wind conditions. It has geolocation abilities, and can even give you an augmented reality overlay of the wind direction for easier planning.

    Wind can always be a factor when flying a drone, though to what degree may depend on which model you’re flying. I’ve found that the DJI Phantom series are pretty resilient, and can typically fly in moderate to strong winds. Smaller drones like the DJI Spark and Mavic Pro may not be able to fly in strong winds as adeptly as bigger drones. No matter what drone you’re flying, always use your judgment. If it’s too windy to fly, stay on the ground.

    Use a visual observer

    Having a visual observer is a requirement for any FAA Part 107 pilot flying for commercial purposes. It serves to cover the line of sight requirement during commercial operations, and is generally a good idea for any flight in my opinion. It’s very difficult to pay close attention to your controller and maintain line of sight to your drone at the same time.

    Creating cinematic shots often requires close attention to your display, the controls, and your technique, and breaking that focus to maintain your eyes on the drone in the air will pretty much undermine all of those things. Play it safe and make sure you always have a visual observer to handle this task so you can focus on nailing that epic shot.

    Keep a respectful distance

    Flying with tact and consideration is a must in my opinion; when planning your shots, do so in a way that doesn’t intrude on the ceremony. I never try anything too fancy without discussing it with the bride and groom. If I need to shoot something that requires me to get relatively close to the ceremony, I always make sure it’s OK with them, and that everyone is aware of the audible noise that my propellers will cause.

    Also, consider what type of drone is best for any given situation. If maximum image quality is needed I may use a DJI Phantom 4 Pro, but if image quality takes a backseat to noise, then I can often get more subtle shots with a less intrusive DJI Spark. My advice is to always balance respect for the wedding with the need to get the perfect shot, and discuss this with your clients. They’ll appreciate your need to get the best shots without causing a huge distraction that potentially overpowers their special moment.

    Best practices for flying your drone at weddings

    These best practices should allow you to get great drone photos or video at a wedding, while also ensuring that you’re operating safely, legally, and respectfully.

    I’m interested to hear about other best practices you may have developed over time. Please share them in the comments below! We can all continue to learn and benefit by implementing them into our workflows.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Capture One update adds new styles workflow, updated camera support

    Phase One has launched the first major update to Capture One Pro 11, the company’s Raw conversion and photo editing software. Capture One 11.1 brings along a few important new features, including improved import performance, an updated styles workflow, a new resource hub, enhanced LCC presets, and support for new cameras and lenses.

    The most obvious changes in the update come in the form of new workflow adjustments that should speed up the importing and processing of large numbers of photos. Now, you can apply styles and presets directly to a photo or on top of it as a layer; for even more control, you can control the opacity to make sure the effect is as subtle or significant as you want it to be.

    Capture One has also thrown in a new ‘Spring’ collection as part of its included styles packs.

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    A new ‘Normalize’ tool has also been added to the workflow. This tool replaces the old ‘Skin Tone White Balance’ tab within the white balance module and, “is designed to make easier baseline corrections to images.”

    And if you’re new to Capture One (or simply want to refresh your skill set) Capture One has dropped the learning curve by adding a new Resource Hub. You can now get instant access to free learning resources directly in the app, including: tutorials, webinars, news, and blogs, plus direct access to support and Capture One’s web shop.

    Finally, Capture One 11.1 also includes updated support for eight new cameras and 16 lenses. Below is a full list of the cameras and lenses that have been added to the more than 400 cameras already supported:

    Cameras

    • Sony A7 Mk III
    • Fuji lm X-H1
    • Leica CL
    • Leica M262
    • Leica TL2
    • Leica V-Lux Typ 114
    • Leica X-U
    • Olympus E-M10 mkIII
    • Olympus E-PL9
    • Panasonic G9
    • Panasonic GH5S

    Lenses

    • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
    • Leica Elmarit M 90mm f2.8
    • Leica Summicron M 90mm f2
    • Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL18135)
    • Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (SEL24105G)
    • Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO B016 • Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD A010
    • Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD F012
    • Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025
    • Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD F017

    For owners of Capture One Pro 11, version 11.1 is available as a free update for both MacOS and Windows. If you don’t own the current version, Capture One 11.1 can be purchased for a one-time fee of $ 300 or used via subscription for $ 20 per month, or $ 180 per year if paid up front. There’s also a free 30-day trial if you want to test the waters before you commit.

    To see what else is new and to purchase Capture One 11.1, head on over to the Capture One website.

    Press Release

    Phase One Releases Capture One 11.1

    Update Provides New Resource Hub, Expanded Camera Support and Improved Workflow

    COPENHAGEN, Apr. 19, 2018 – Phase One, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end digital camera systems, today released Capture One 11.1, a feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. The release enhances the Capture One user experience, through a new support platform and functionality updates to ensure a faster, smoother workflow. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an all-new Resource Hub are among the latest updates.

    “Capture One remains dedicated to the needs of ambitious photographers. These latest updates introduce an extension to camera and lens support, as well as an all-new Resource Hub. The Resource Hub is an in-app portal that allows users to easily access news, tutorials, updates and much more – all designed to inspire photographers and ensure the best workflow and user experience in Capture One,” said Jan Hyldebrandt-Larsen, VP Software Business at Phase One.

    NEW FEATURES AND TOOLS IN CAPTURE ONE 11.1

    IMPROVED STYLES AND PRESETS

    A new workflow adds a much faster way to apply both Styles and Presets to a Layer on one or multiple images, offering a direct control of opacity, imperative to wedding and portrait photographers.

    Furthermore, a new Spring Styles Pack is included, offering bright pastel color grading to images, particularly helpful to wedding, portrait and landscape photography.

    RESOURCE HUB

    The Resource Hub has been introduced to offer quick access to free learning resources via a dynamic on-screen portal. Tutorials, news, webinars, blog posts and much more are offered in one convenient location to improve the user experience and learning curve with Capture One.

    NORMALIZATION TOOL

    The normalization tool provides a reference point for exposure and white balance for batch adjustments, now allowing any color to be used when previously the only option was a neutral grey.

    NEW CAMERA AND LENS SUPPORT

    The Capture One R&D team, alongside our color scientists, analyze hundreds of images from each camera to provide photographers access to the best out of box experience with natural profiles. Below outlines the new camera and lens additions that Capture One 11.1 supports. A full list of supported cameras can be found here: http://www.phaseone.com/supported-cameras

    New camera support includes:

    • Fujifilm X-H1
    • Leica M262
    • Leica CL
    • Leica X-U
    • Leica V-Lux Typ 114
    • Leica TL2
    • Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk III
    • Olympus E-PL9
    • Panasonic G9
    • Panasonic GH5S
    • Sony A7 Mk III

    New lens support includes:

    • Canon lens:
      • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
    • Leica lenses:
      • Leica Elmarit M 2.8/90
      • Leica Summicron M 2/90
    • Sony lenses:
      • Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL18135)
      • Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (SEL24105G)
    • Tamron lenses:
      • Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025
      • Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD F012
      • Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD A010
      • Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD F017
      • Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO B016

    CAPTURE PILOT 2.0

    Capture Pilot 2.0 adds camera control support for Sony, allowing users to change camera settings of the tethered camera directly from your iOS device.*

    AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

    Capture One 11.1 is available now for the Mac and Windows operating systems online at www.phaseone.com/store and from Phase One authorized partners worldwide www.phaseone.com/partners.

    Capture One Pro

    Owners of Capture One Pro 11 perpetual and subscribers can update for free by downloading. New customers can purchase Capture One Pro 11 for 299 USD or 279 EUR. Capture One Pro 11 is also available by subscription. A single-user subscription is 20 USD/EUR per month for a 12-month plan or a 180 USD/EUR prepaid subscription, paid annually.

    Owners of Capture One Pro 9 and 10 can upgrade for 119 USD/EUR

    Capture One Pro Sony

    Owners of Capture One Pro Sony 11 can upgrade for free by downloading. New customers can purchase Capture One Pro Sony 11 for 79 USD/EUR.

    Owners of Capture One Pro Sony 9 and 10 can upgrade for 69 USD/EUR.

    Download a 30-day trial

    A fully functional version of Capture One is available for a 30-day trial. Download the trial here: www.phaseone.com/download

    Please see all products and payment options at www.phaseone.com/store.

    *Requires in app purchase.

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  • Oppo and Corephotonics sign strategic agreement around dual-cameras

    OPPO, one of China’s largest mobile phone manufacturers, has signed a strategic licensing agreement with Corephotonics, a developer of dual-camera technologies based in Israel. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together on the development on Oppo’s smartphone camera roadmap, covering optical zoom, depth mapping for bokeh simulation and related features, as well as other areas involving smartphone camera optics optics, mechanics, computational imaging and deep learning among others.

    “Mobile photography is a key focus of OPPO, and we have always been eager to forge strong partnerships with leading suppliers like Corephotonics,” said Dr. King, OPPO’s Hardware Director. “Corephotonics’ dual cameras with wide-angled and telephoto lenses, along with the periscope-style construction, optical image stabilization and image fusion technology, edge mobile photography even closer to what digital cameras are capable of doing.”

    Oppo and Corephotonics have worked together in the past, including on a 5x optical zoom module that was implemented in an Oppo prototype device and displayed at last year’s MWC. We’re looking forward to seeing the results from this now more formalized relationship.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • The Photo Studio AR app lets you ‘simulate’ a photo shoot with 3D models

    Have you ever been at a beautiful location and wondered what a photo might look like if you had a model and some lighting equipment on hand? Well, you no longer need to wonder. Los Angeles-baased visual effects studio Surpuba AR has released Photo Studio AR, an app for Android and iOS devices that uses augmented reality (AR) to project a model into any real-world scene you can imagine.

    The app features a collection of 3D-rendered models, all based off real people. You can pose them in multiple animated positions, change their location in the AR environment, resize them to fit the scene and even switch their outfits (and purchase other 3D models) via in-app purchases.

    As for lighting, you can add multiple lights and props to the scene to emulate what a particular setup would look like. You can even alter where the artificial sunlight is in the app so that it reflects the Sun’s current position in the sky.

    Finally, there’s also a built-in recording function so you can save your AR location scouting trip for reference down the road.

    A collection of screenshots showing off the props and light modifiers available in Photo Studio AR.

    You can purchase Photo Studio AR for both Android and iOS devices for $ 10. In-app purchases start at one dollar a piece. To learn more, head over to the company’s website by clicking here.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Viral KFC ad campaign turns fried chicken into flames with Photoshop

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    New York City-based advertising agency Ogilvy and Mather’s latest ad campaign for KFC Hong Kong is on fire… so to speak. Tasked with advertising the release of KFC’s Hot & Spicy chicken, the agency created a clever collection of images that morphs the flaky breading and orange tint of crispy chicken into smoke and flames.

    The clever Photoshop jobs include compositions of the spicy chicken with space shuttles, power rangers (we think?) and a rocket-toting drag racing car, but the concept has taken on a life of its own as all good memes do. A few Twitter users around the world have started Photoshopping their own versions of fried-chicken-as-fire.

    The series of advertisements picked up attention from the Post-Production Ads Reference Awards for the clever campaign—a well -eserved accolade. Below are a list of contributors to the campaign, as seen on the Ogilvy and Mather agency’s Behance collection.

    Agency: Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong

    Client: KFC Hong Kong

    Chief Creative Officer: Reed Collins

    Creative Director / Business Partner: John Koay

    Creative Director: Matt Nisbet

    Associate Creative Director: Kai Fung Chan

    Art Director: John Koay

    Account Manager: Stella Fung

    Project Manager: Jennifer To

    Photographer: Illusion, Bangkok

    Illustrator: Illusion, Bangkok

    Retoucher: Illusion, Bangkok

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  • Rylo update adds 180° mode, bluetooth capture and motion blur timelapse effect

    Credit: Rylo

    The popular Rylo 360° camera—a camera we called the “360 degree camera done right” in our review—is receiving a major update today. The update adds two new features for both iOS and Android users of the Rylo camera and app, with a third feature available only to iOS users for now.

    Let’s take them one by one.

    180° Mode

    The new 180° video mode shrinks the field of view, allowing you to capture 180° video at higher resolution and better image quality than 360° mode allows. According to Rylo, 180° mode “is especially useful for chest-mounted shots or activities/scenarios in which one lens is blocked.”

    Bluetooth Remote Capture

    The name kind of gives this one away. Remote capture lets you sync your phone to the Rylo camera via bluetooth, which allows you to: switch between recording modes, start or stop a video, and snap a photo, all from the app on your phone.

    Obviously, this feature will help if you’ve got the camera mounted somewhere hard to reach.

    Motion Blur

    A new feature for timelapse shooting, Motion Blur adds a ‘cinematic’ motion blur effect that is actually synced up to the speed of your timelapse shots (more speed = more blur). The effect doesn’t show up while shooting, but will be viewable upon export.

    All three features ship today, although Bluetooth Remote Capture is currently only available for iOS, with Android support “coming soon.”

    If you own a Rylo 360-degree camera and want to try these features out, all you need to do is update your Rylo app via the App Store or Google Play, then update your camera’s software through the app. And if you haven’t heard about the Rylo and want to know what this camera is all about, check out our full review at the link below.

    Review: Rylo is a 360° camera done right

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Canon unveils compact, rechargeable IVY Mini Photo Printer

    Credit: Canon

    Canon has just released its smallest and lightest printer yet. The IVY Mini Photo Printer is a rechargeable battery-powered portable printer that uses ZINK Zero-Ink technology to create 2×3 prints and stickers of your smartphone photos from anywhere. The printer launches today, and offers some stiff competition to similar instant printers from Polaroid and Fujifilm.

    Like all the other portable printers on the market, the IVY uses an app to sync with your smartphone. In this case it’s the Canon Mini Print App, which has been tricked out with a lot more than just a “print this photo” button. The app allows you to apply filters, frames, AR face distortion, and other photo-editing tools “including added text […] and the option to draw.”

    If 2×3 is too small for you, the app also allows you to “tile print” images using either four or nine frames to create one larger collage. Alternatively, there are “over ten unique collage templates” you can print onto a single 2×3 sheet.

    Here’s a closer look at the printer:

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    The IVY Mini Photo Printer is available starting today in Rose Gold, Mint Green and Slate Gray for $ 130. The printer comes with a 10-photo starter pack of ZINK paper, with refills costing $ 10 and $ 25 for the twenty- and fifty-sheet packs, respectively.

    The Canon Mini Print App is available for free for both iOS and Android.

    Press Release

    #LiveIRL With Canon U.S.A.’s New IVY Mini Photo Printer

    With the Push of a Smartphone Button through the Canon Mini Print App, Print Creative 2×3 Photos and Stickers in Seconds

    MELVILLE, N.Y., April 19, 2018 – Today’s consumers are increasingly looking for unique ways to seamlessly blend their personal online brand and real life persona. With internet users having an average of seven social media accounts, products that support connections between people and technology have become ever more important. In that spirit,Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the IVY Mini Photo Printer. Available in Rose Gold, Mint Green and Slate Gray, the IVY Mini Photo Printer empowers the next generation of creators to tell and share their story in real life (IRL) through the power of print in the digital age.

    “The proverb ‘good things come in small packages’ couldn’t be more true for the first 2×3 photo printer from Canon U.S.A.” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “It’s our smallest and lightest printer yet, and the company is excited about giving customers more access to creatively connect and instantly share memories than ever before from the palm of their hand.”

    BE CREATIVE IRL

    For smartphone photographers seeking to stay portable and on the go with their devices, this sleek and compact portable printer has an extensive list of standout, user-friendly features through the Canon Mini Print app. The app includes creative filters, such as photo frames and stickers, augmented reality (AR) face distortion, as well as additional photo-editing tools including added text, fun frames and the option to draw. These features encourage users to creatively add fun enhancements and share those distinctive memories in real time in either a 2×3 print or sticker output option.

    BE UNIQUE IRL

    With customization at the foundation, this printer, through the Canon Mini Printer App, offers the option to print not only individual smudge-free and water-resistant 2×3 prints or stickers, but also a tile print that is made up of four or nine prints, as well as over ten unique collage templates that print on one 2×3 photo. From selfies to sunsets, this output option offers the freedom of expression for a wide variety of consumers.

    BE TECH-SAVVY IRL

    The IVY printer utilizes ZINK Zero Ink™ Technology from ZINK™, an amazing way to print in full color without the need of ink cartridges. Additionally, each pack of paper comes with one blue ZINK SMART SHEET™; calibrating your IVY printer to the photo paper in that pack to produce an image that meets Canon’s high-quality image standards.

    The Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer is currently available for an estimated retail price of $ 129.99, which includes the printer body and a starter pack of ten sheets of photo paper. Twenty-sheet and fifty-sheet packs of photo paper will also be available for an estimated retail price of $ 9.99 and $ 24.99, respectively.

    For more information, please visit shop.usa.canon.com.

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