My Canon SELPHY CP1500 photo printer review! Canon CP1500 at B&H: bhpho.to/3C2At18 // WEX UK: tidd.ly/3rimb7P Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: ruclips.net/user/dinobytes Check MPB to buy and sell used gear: www.mpb.com/en-uk/?:uk|cam:change|pub:gordon+laing|bsb:buy Check eBay to find vintage gear: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=1&pub=5574908462&toolid=10001&campid=5338329149&customid=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg Lost photos? I recover mine with: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100568658-13808570?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stellarinfo.com%2Fphoto-recovery-software.php Equipment used for producing my videos Sony A6400: prf.hn/l/pRO0wp5 Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): amzn.to/3PrKbPV 00:00 - Introduction, design, controls 03:53 - Canon SELPHY CP1500 how to print from SD memory 08:14 - Canon SELPHY CP1500 how to print ID photos 10:33 - Canon SELPHY CP1500 how to print from phone 14:36 - Canon SELPHY CP1500 final verdict vs INSTAX Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
@@chcomes it really depends what device is printing it and how you were viewing the original, and on what screen. There's so many variables involved, you'd need a colour management system to really make a fair comparison. Otherwise what I see on my screen is going to be very different to what you see on yours. Even the same device can have different brightness etc.
Hey, Thanks for the video! I'm deciding between this model and the older CP1300. could you maybe tell me if the CP 1300 also gives you the option to make satin finish prints? or is that only an option on the CP 1500? are you happy with the satin finish results ? Kind regards, Vince
@@dailyreflectionsv to be honest I can't remember the options on the CP1300, but overall the print quality is very similar as they share much the same engine. I generally print high gloss for most of mine.
Long-time SELPHY user here... Obviously the high print quality is the first reason people would want to buy this kind of printer, but the other compelling reason, and it was barely touched on in this video, is that these dye-sub printers can be put away and pulled out many months later and the "ink" (actually dye) works just as well as it would have when brand new... The significance of this, at least for me, is that I can print all my documents on my color laser printer, but if I want to print a real photo I can do that reliably on the SELPHY, which was certainly not the case when I was using a high quality inkjet photo printer, since those printers hate to be neglected. I only wish Canon would come out with a larger format SELPHY printer, but actually the 4x6 size really is much more useful than I thought it would be when I originally bought my first SELPHY printer. In short: Dye-sub printers are the perfect complement to color (or B&W) laser printers.
I also agree. Used the Selphy printers since 2004. Don't get me wrong, they're great. But it's sad to see that Canon didn't change the actually print engine since then. They're mainly just putting the printer into a new housing and update display and software. I also ever wished, they bring out a slightly bigger or faster version.
@@derfotomann7241 Look at the good side backwards compatibility of paper and cartridges. Changing it every couple years would cause more problems with that aspect.
That's the only reason why I kept this printer. It has a lousy limited paper compartibility, and I would return it and buy the Epson compact printer had that printer had dye-sub instead of inkjet. It worked better now as a test print before I sent to a lab. The costs of each prints are about the same as the store and I don't have to deal with uneven borders, shrink-to-fit and cropped out. I really hope I can find compartible photos in store instead of having to order it online when I went travelling.
I used to have a small printer on set for clients to see the day's shoot progress after taping to foam core. Fell out of doing that a few years ago but just recently saw another photographers' work up on the wall (we own a studio we rent out when I'm not shooting) and was so impressed with the quality of the prints. I think it was this printer. Need to get back doing this on certain jobs since I think clients really enjoy seeing their day's work come together with little prints.
I recently got one (CP1500) and absolutely love it. The quality (resolution and color reproduction) is more than enough I believe the value for money, for the fun you get from printing at home is amazing!
Gordon, thanks for this fine review. I know it takes a lot of work and I appreciate it. Also thanks for being so diligent in reading and responding to comments. Good job!
I got the CP1300, but haven't used it for about a year. Now I want to take it out of storage and print some pictures... thanks (again) for inspiring me.
I had been waiting for the updated model since watching your CP1300 review a year or so ago. I recently bought one and have been very happy with it. The per print pricing is actually significantly lower than typical labs here in Japan (about 25 yen per L size print vs 40 yen in a lab) which is a nice bonus. I printed about 200 images after purchasing and do wish that the app was a little more "workflow" oriented. There is a lot of repetition to select options and images (e.g., scrolling through lists of albums on your phone), and you are often kicked back out to the home screen to do it all again. Very typical of Canon (and I dare say Japanese) software design, though.
Thanks for the feedback, yes I agree, the app is designed for one print at a time and can get laborious for multiple prints at once. That's interesting your lab costs are high in Japan. Some of ours are too, but I was more referring to online labs which can be much cheaper per print, but also have delivery charges and of course waiting times.
Recently bought a CP1300. From what I can tell, the CP1500 and CP1300 have the same quality (I believe they have the same quality since Canon first introduced those print cartridges, generations ago). The CP1500 has more phone printing options, and is 6 seconds faster at printing with the glossy finish. The CP1300 does almost the same, however give you more buttons wich can help when printing without a PC / smartphone (and I do that a lot). Thank you for your review.
I must say the fewer buttons makes the cropping and zooming a lot more tedious. And since the print quality is the same I see no reason to upgrade to a CP1500.
I have the previous model and found that converting B&W shots to CMYK first gives much better results. Of course that has to be done from a computer or iPad with a decent image editor.
thanks for the video, I was looking at getting a home photo printer to get some photos physical, I lost too many to switching phones causing them to get blurry (not sure if I explained it right). Price wise it seems to be perfect and your review helped me make the decision, thanks for helping me decide on my first ever printer
I'd really like to see a comparison of the print quality from this vs the CP1300. Something tells me there probably isn't much if any difference, and that it's primarily just a new shell to keep sales up.
@@cameralabs I think one aspect you 'glossed' over is the difference in the print finish. I like the idea that you can choose satin instead of gloss, or even potentially choose patterns in the finish, but I've never been able to see examples in practice. One thing I think would be nice is if you did high resolution scans of the prints and included the files, so that people can see the print quality close up. It is a shame they don't have matte paper for these, because that would add a lot to its capabilities.
I like my CP1300 and the method of printing it uses. I wish there was something on the market that offered at least 8x12 sizes or a very low maintenance printing alternative. If anyone knows of one, please let me know!
@@bfs5113 I have a fargo from the seventy's it was a beautiful 11x14 inch dye sub process printer like like a huge Selfphy making 11x14 inch glossy's so sad and mad that Fargo stop supporting it totally now any thing over5x7 inch is is ink jet junk I hate I have to use with al its expensive ink and dry out problems if you don't use it daily
I ordered one after seeing this. I was thinking of a smaller one for on the road. But honestly, it takes time to select the good image , swap it to the printer after processing. I guess too long for the person still being around me. So i will give them later on after a home print
I've owned a Canon Selphy for a few years now and for sure it gives very decent results. My issue however has always been the cost, I've since moved to an Epson Ecotank printer for my small prints. I can print up to A4 size, I'm not just stuck with 6 X 4 sized prints. Of course portability wise this little Canon has it licked. I've also got an Instax printer too, again not particularly cheap to print to and my printer only does the mini prints which are considerably smaller than the Selphy. Nice review Gordon 👍
@@cameralabs Indeed, and one of the lesser promoted aspects of these sublimation prints is they are resistant to water damage so will likely last many years even if they are not kept in an album ☺️
Hey! I have an Epson Ecotank as well and I try to print photos/art prints with it but it always gives off a very blue tint/hue to my pictures. Does it happen to you too, or is it something you were able to fix?
@@opmenglish413 Never had any issues with mine, however I produce my own custom ICC profiles for the " non Epson " papers that I use. Assuming you are using Epson photo paper and you select the correct media type in the print driver ( so if you use glossy Epson paper be sure to select glossy paper as the type you use in the print dialog driver ). This will ensure the driver selects the correct ICM profile for your paper and colours should be essentially spot on. Are you printing through Lightroom/Photoshop or via Epson's own software. You might be inadvertently double profiling ( i.e.telling Photoshop to control colour but also selecting the driver to also do it, it should be one or the other never both! ). If you are printing on 3rd party papers then all bets are off because your printer doesn't know the exact properties of the paper you are using and so will lay down ink based on the media type you selected in the driver. I would suggest buying a pack of Epson Glossy paper ( any one, doesn't matter ), select glossy as the media type in the driver dialog and ensure whatever software you are using to print from is set so that the printer ( not the application ) is controling colour. You should then get more or less perfect prints with no colour cast. The only other thing that might be happening is you've put the wrong colour ink into the tanks, easily done 😮 If you have then you'll never get it rectified without draining the tanks entirely and starting again 😕
@dunnymonster Thank you so much for the detailed response!! I didn't realise it could have been the third party paper! Yes, I'm using different brands so that's most likely it. I'll buy some epson paper and try those out, thank you again!
I have an inkjet printer that does photos but I hate the outcome of them and even with the special photo paper they come out bad and they take forever to dry! I'll definitely get this one. I want to start scrapbooks! Thank you so much for your review and all of the wonderful useful I formation💕
I just bought this model and I'm not all that happy with it. All of my prints so far have horizontal lines across them - I'm hoping I can figure out the problem and get that fixed because I've heard such good things about this little guy. My biggest complaint though is the fact that the paper tray is either sticking out the front and getting knocked around my desk or I have to put it away somewhere, away from the printer. A little slip tray in the back or even underneath where you could store the two pieces together would be fantastic.
Hey man!!! Did you ever find the solution for those lines? I have just bought the printer and have the same issue with horizontall line acroos every print and some say it's normal and other says it isn't
Great review, gives Fuji something to think about as they need a 6x4 option! The Lack of a touch screen is a pain, but in this world of smartphones, I guess its not needed on the device?
There's the Fuji PrinCiao Smart 2 but it's unobtanium outside of SE Asia :( Funnily enough, from a quick squizz at some images, it looks like it uses the exact same ink/paper combo as the Selphy in a simpler form factor (built in battery).
Great video as usual. I've owned several of these CP series printers, and every one of them has developed the same issue where it fails to recognize the print tray, right after advancing the paper through and wasting one picture's worth of ink medium. It's happened to me with two of them in a row, both brand new, within 50 prints. I found that I could spray contact cleaner and compressed air into the sides of the area where the tray latches into the printer and it helps. Or I can also manually hold the tray downward, there's a trick to it, and you only have to do this til it starts printing the first color pass. Then you can let go and it will finish. So my question is, did you have any troubles with the print tray failing to be recognized or the printer producing errors about it? It does seem like they redesigned the tray for this model, it looks sturdier than the previous ones.
I have used 3-4 CP series and never encountered such an issue, beside the printer stopped working. One trick to prevent wasting a set of ink is to remove ink before switching it off and load ink AFTER switching it on.
I have three of them. I also bought a third party printer definition set from Robin Wong. The printer definition software makes it easier to make great black and white and better color prints with it. The software definition has worked on cp1200 and cp1300 thus far. Expect them to work on this model too.
I’m actually about to buy the CP1500 but am extremely confused about the paper/cartridge choices as there is an KP108 and a RP108 version available that are seemingly the same for all practical manners, but that some vendors (and Canon) officially claim only the later being compatible with the new CP1500. Very confused. Lovely review as always, thank you Gordon❤️
The 2 biggest pain points of these Selphy's were i) WiFi setup and crapware Canon would force you to install on your PC, and ii) slippage of the rubber intake wheels for the paper feed. I hope they've been remedied.
I noticed you can put multiple pictures on one print and in your example, 8 or 20. Are there other options, such as 4 or 6? Thank you, Gordon. Well done. A subscriber now.
Thanks! Yep, the N-up mode allows 2, 4 or 8 in a print, but all at the same size. There's also a bookmark option. The shuffle option I demonstrated with random arranging and different sizes is 8 or 20 only.
I'm actually quite impressed at how small the printer is. As well as the quality of the prints. Much better than film or ZINK imho. Dye sublimation looks like it produces the best results of any instant photo technology to my eyes. I understand that film has its charm and a certain look.....but just from an objective, purely quality assessment.....it's dye sublimation in my books. I have to seriously consider buying one of these.
Great review Gordon. I am thinking of buying one of these printers for the intent of making passport photos. I see in your video that the printer has a guide for the face size, is that changeable for different countries, like US passports, UK passports etc? Cheers!
Hmm, I didn't realise it was a different size for different countries, I thought all passport photos started the same size. Either way, they sell this in the US, so I'm sure they have a solution for it. You may want to check with Canon though.
Ive searched for a printer like this for over a year. I even searched youtube!!! Now all of a sudden i see this fantastic presentation showing them...Why advertising wasnt letting me see this content over a year ago is disappointing...
Glad you found me eventually! RUclips can be a funny beast, make sure you're subscribed with notifications in order not to miss anything new from me in the future! And as a teaser, later today I'll be posting my review of the newer QX20 photo printer from Canon which you may prefer!
Thank you for the detailed video, I always seem to watch your videos when thinking of ant photo printer cause you cover mostly everything and yet the videos are also interesting! Keep at it I’m hitting the sub button
Thank you Gordon! Very useful video. I was just about to buy a CP1300 to start selling photos for ID, but I will however buy a CP1500, maybe the option to print in three types of finishes will give more opportunities to play :) Because I understand that CP1300 doesn't have three finishing modes -matte/gloss?
I'm not sure, I think it might as the print hardware is essentially the same. Maybe it's a software option for the new model only? I don't know, you'd need to ask Canon.
Nice review. I have the earlier model and really like it. You can get much cheaper 3rd party batteries for these and i use permanently attached as it avoids wires on the desk and yet another power brick.
@@cameralabs I bought this from Amazon but not currently available. They all likely come from the same factory though : Pickle Power 1900mAh NB-CP2L NB-CP1L Battery
Thank for your video! I have Canon Selphy 1500 cp, I have a problem that the photos came out dark and the white colour in photos turnes to yellow when I want to print it!!! I didn’t change the photos settings or anything. The photos quality are very good on my phone ! I coudn’t find any soulotion anywhere 😢😢😢
Hey Gordon I loved your video! I wanted to ask do you have a link for the spcific battery pack that works for the CP1500, I can only find descriptions that fit the CP 1330 like the Canon Battery Pack NB-CP2LI? Keep up the great work!
Apparently the Canon NB-CP2LI also works on the CP-1500 according to the Canon website. There are a variety of 3rd party options too, but YMMV. Let me know how you get on.
I wonder if it will print directly from my Lumix camera via Bluetooth? Also, would it print directly from a Sony ZV-E10? if so, this could be a brilliant little printer for family events.
No sorry, I see your laptop is connected to your computer monitor, what do I need to connect my laptop to my computer as well. Sorry for the misunderstanding … oh and looking at the selphy today as well. Looks like fun. Thanks again
@@audreytodd-davis3114 I don't know what you mean - can you tell me what time in the video this happens? My laptop isn't connected to a monitor or a computer. Do you mean when I record the screen to show a web page? That's just a screen recording.
Thank you for this video. I've been going back and forth between different instant printers and i've decided to go with this one. Gordon, have you also tested the printers that use ZINK paper? The Kodak printers I see bundled with the paper is often the same cost as just the CP1500 alone. I was wondering if the lower costs and what i've heard- lower printer quality is worth it?
I have tested a zinc printer, the Canon zoemini i think. it's nowhere near as good as the cp1500 or instax models.
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Great review, it helped me a lot about what to buy. :) Could you please let us know more about how we can adjust color profiles. Thank you for your effort. :)
Hello, thank you for your reviews. I like it a lot. I'm going to take one. Just one question please, how many pictures we can print with 1 dose of ink?
Very helpful review. I am looking to replace a very old Sony dye-sub printer that died over the weekend. This looks to be the only printer of its kind on the market now.
@@cameralabs indeed. I was surprised given how useful they for small snap printing as well as easy to use. The Canon's consumables look very similar to the Sony. I've ordered one and will see what it is like.
In theory, airprint means it should just work directly from Apple devices BUT I found with the Android version that the print didn't always come out how I wanted it to. Using the app will give you more options, but if you don't mind wasting a sheet or two experimenting, it could be worth a try. let me know how you get on!
Hi Gordon, loved your detailed review of CP1500! I've been a longtime user of CP910 before it die on me lately. I dont think the paper consumables are able to be ported to new CP1500 for usage anymore. Did you have a chance to line it with Liene Amber printer for comparison, and any recommendation? Thanks
“SD card is easiest” not really IMHO. An AirPrint device sitting on the Wi-Fi network everyone in the family can print to natively would seem to be the easiest to me. The 1300 supposedly supported AirPrint. Does this device? Any chance you have reviewed that specific feature? Thanks for the content!
I think you need to have Jimmy Walker of "Dynomite!" fame [ "Good Times" sitcom in USA. ] to do a "Dino Bytes!" shout out for your other channel, that would be funny. Almost purchased a 1300 a while back, glad I held off. Thanks for the review, cheers!
Maybe there's an issue with your yellow ribbon? Have you been through more than one reel yet? Otherwise, possibly a colour matching issue with the app, or whatever you're printing from. You'll need to do lots of tests to rule out certain things, like try printing from other devices, computer, phone, direct card etc, and also try images from different sources, phone, camera, even downloaded from flickr. If everything still comes out yellow, then it's an issue with the printer or the media.
Thanks for the review ! I have a CP1300 and while the quality is good I ALWAYS have spots on the photos that look like dust specs :( I use my dust blower and clean the cartridge thoroughly but I always end up with some spots. Do you also have such issues ?
I have heard this from other people. I think you need to keep the surroundings very clean and ideally put the printer in a box with the paper tray removed when not in use.
How about fading? I have an Canon Inkjet printer that gives a nice result...and 3 months later everything is gone, lol, faded into obivion. I used to order real photochemical prints from Fuji (in Sweden), those copies are really fade resisting, unlike ink prints. Great demo there!
thanks for a great video...i am sort of lost...is this a type of printer which I have to use the Canons...specific paper? or is it possible to use a different brand paper for printing? like a typical inkjet printer? cheers
Thanks for the review as always :). Just one questions remains for me, are these printer are in the same ballpark when it comes to quality? I really like the option to print from my SD Card but I don't know if printer like the Liene offering better picture quality?
Omg. I just got mine today. The images are horrifically warm (and yellow). Are yours overly warm with a yellow cast? I'm going to have to return it. It's so unnaturally warm and yellow the photos are hard to look at. My whites are not white at all!
Sounds like a problem with the ink ribbon, you could see my photos in the video and they looked correctly colour-balanced. Maybe an issue with your app settings or images?
I have cp1500 exactly same issue, use vivid mode and increase light also turn off the optimize for the skin tone, it helps a bit, but ligher lost a bit of details.
Hello Gordon, Could I ask if you would be able to speak with Canon regarding their 'App' and the ability to print in a 'Square' format. It would be great if this is possible as the smaller printer Canon offers that prints small square prints cost far more to print.
Yes, they use different technologies. I think you can get a tray for different paper shape son the CP1500, but not sure if there's a square - there should be though as it's a popular shape
Does it has third party (special)ink support and paper support, or canon as always push anti consumer practice like on their another printers and scanners?
@@cameralabs Yes, but they had recommended their ink even on all previous printers, but it do not stopped them to programm printers to refuse to work with third party ink or strait up to block scan feature in the scanner-printer if you do not use only canons catriges and ink. I had such a problem with canons products in the past, thats why very careful about it, thanks for review.
@@warhamburger40k81 yeah I'm not sure what happens if you try to use third party media with it. I'd assume you have to and base your decision on that worse-case scenario.
Amazed how cheap the device and the media are compared to Fujifilm Instax! I realise it's more "pro" but I really wish you could connect via bluetooth from one's smartphone. That's a dealbreaker for me.
Doesn't really make much sense unless you're using it as a portable printer though, and the only ones who would realistically carry it around are photographers with SD cards. Most people using these are at home with all their devices on their home networks including their printers and their phones of which can be used to print.
Gordon can you print directly from a camera? I have an R5 and R. Have some shoots coming up with kids who want a print. The least amount of steps the better.
A warning to all current and potential Canon CP1*** owners. I had one for 2-3 years. Printed less than 100 photos on it. Suddenly it stopped working - screen stuck on Canon logo. Tried all online suggestions to no avail. There is a very lengthy ifixit thread, full of people with the same problem from different cp1*** models. Most go bad after warranty has expired. Contacted several authorized repair shops, but they turned me down as Canon doesn’t provide spare parts and technical documentation for the Selphy series. I was very happy with the print quality, but extremely disappointed by Canon for the support for the model. I guess CP1500 is almost the same inside and open to the same problem.
This could be the infamous slipping gear on the motor shaft problem not allowing the paper to feed thus locking up the printer. There are RUclips videos on a DIY fix although you have to be a little mechanically inclined. A drop of super glue on the shaft fixes it. Easy-peazy. Canon should have used a shaft with a flat on it to prevent this problem. Don't know if the CP1500 has this issue, too soon to tell.
@@sanfo2003 Unfortunately it doesn't get to a stage where it will attempt to spin the motor and pull some paper. It is stuck on the Canon screen at boot time.
Lots of people use them for this, but remember it's not designed for constant high volume so I'd expect it to break down at some point sooner and need replacing or maintaining - so factor that in.
@@iamjerometan some kind of dye-sub printer designed for commercial use, I don't review those so can't recommend models, but have a look at Fujifilm, and also see what other photobooths and labs are using. Maybe you could get away with something simpler, maybe you need something tougher. Depends on volumes and expectations!
How is the quality of the semi glossy and satin finishes? Also does the printer apply noise reduction or other automatic things and can they be turned off?
@@cameralabs lol, i did watch it. trying to decided between the two and just thought there might. thanks for putting this out, seems like the most comprehensive review.
I think it's probably a similar printer in terms of the hardware. Maybe it's your images, or what you're printing from? Perhaps try connecting a different device to it? I'd speak to canon though i've not reviewed that one.
Just got mine today. It won't print "large" photos with the paper that came with it. 4x6 size I believe. Am I meant to buy a different size paper or something?
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00:00 - Introduction, design, controls
03:53 - Canon SELPHY CP1500 how to print from SD memory
08:14 - Canon SELPHY CP1500 how to print ID photos
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It would be great if you could check color accuracy by taking a photo of the print and comparing to the original file.
@@chcomes it really depends what device is printing it and how you were viewing the original, and on what screen. There's so many variables involved, you'd need a colour management system to really make a fair comparison. Otherwise what I see on my screen is going to be very different to what you see on yours. Even the same device can have different brightness etc.
is it available for 3r size photo?
Hey, Thanks for the video!
I'm deciding between this model and the older CP1300.
could you maybe tell me if the CP 1300 also gives you the option to make satin finish prints?
or is that only an option on the CP 1500? are you happy with the satin finish results ?
Kind regards,
Vince
@@dailyreflectionsv to be honest I can't remember the options on the CP1300, but overall the print quality is very similar as they share much the same engine. I generally print high gloss for most of mine.
Long-time SELPHY user here... Obviously the high print quality is the first reason people would want to buy this kind of printer, but the other compelling reason, and it was barely touched on in this video, is that these dye-sub printers can be put away and pulled out many months later and the "ink" (actually dye) works just as well as it would have when brand new... The significance of this, at least for me, is that I can print all my documents on my color laser printer, but if I want to print a real photo I can do that reliably on the SELPHY, which was certainly not the case when I was using a high quality inkjet photo printer, since those printers hate to be neglected. I only wish Canon would come out with a larger format SELPHY printer, but actually the 4x6 size really is much more useful than I thought it would be when I originally bought my first SELPHY printer.
In short: Dye-sub printers are the perfect complement to color (or B&W) laser printers.
I agree it's an important benefit and that's why I mentioned it in the review!
I also agree. Used the Selphy printers since 2004. Don't get me wrong, they're great. But it's sad to see that Canon didn't change the actually print engine since then. They're mainly just putting the printer into a new housing and update display and software.
I also ever wished, they bring out a slightly bigger or faster version.
@@derfotomann7241 Look at the good side backwards compatibility of paper and cartridges.
Changing it every couple years would cause more problems with that aspect.
Can you say something about durability? Do the images easily smear with moisture? And do they easily fade?
That's the only reason why I kept this printer. It has a lousy limited paper compartibility, and I would return it and buy the Epson compact printer had that printer had dye-sub instead of inkjet.
It worked better now as a test print before I sent to a lab. The costs of each prints are about the same as the store and I don't have to deal with uneven borders, shrink-to-fit and cropped out. I really hope I can find compartible photos in store instead of having to order it online when I went travelling.
I used to have a small printer on set for clients to see the day's shoot progress after taping to foam core. Fell out of doing that a few years ago but just recently saw another photographers' work up on the wall (we own a studio we rent out when I'm not shooting) and was so impressed with the quality of the prints. I think it was this printer. Need to get back doing this on certain jobs since I think clients really enjoy seeing their day's work come together with little prints.
I had spent weeks trying to decide whether or not to purchase a Selphy. After watching your very helpful video, I placed my order. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to help!
I recently got one (CP1500) and absolutely love it. The quality (resolution and color reproduction) is more than enough I believe the value for money, for the fun you get from printing at home is amazing!
Glad you like it!
How many pictures can it do in a single day?
Gordon, thanks for this fine review. I know it takes a lot of work and I appreciate it. Also thanks for being so diligent in reading and responding to comments. Good job!
Thanks, you're very welcome!
I got the CP1300, but haven't used it for about a year. Now I want to take it out of storage and print some pictures... thanks (again) for inspiring me.
Let us know how it's doing! Hopefully it should work fine, although watch out for any dust that may get in.
You did an incredible job reviewing the Canon SELPHY CP1500. I just bought one using your Amazon link for a review well done.
Thanks for your support!
I had been waiting for the updated model since watching your CP1300 review a year or so ago. I recently bought one and have been very happy with it. The per print pricing is actually significantly lower than typical labs here in Japan (about 25 yen per L size print vs 40 yen in a lab) which is a nice bonus.
I printed about 200 images after purchasing and do wish that the app was a little more "workflow" oriented. There is a lot of repetition to select options and images (e.g., scrolling through lists of albums on your phone), and you are often kicked back out to the home screen to do it all again.
Very typical of Canon (and I dare say Japanese) software design, though.
Thanks for the feedback, yes I agree, the app is designed for one print at a time and can get laborious for multiple prints at once. That's interesting your lab costs are high in Japan. Some of ours are too, but I was more referring to online labs which can be much cheaper per print, but also have delivery charges and of course waiting times.
I've just started using the RP-108 with 108 sheets of paper. I'm curious if in the real world, the ink lasts for the number of prints in the box?
Hey, can you say somethikg about the durability of the prints? Are they moisture resistant and do they fade easily?
I have not got any wet so can’t speak to moisture, but no print has faded since I started using this back in 2022.
Recently bought a CP1300. From what I can tell, the CP1500 and CP1300 have the same quality (I believe they have the same quality since Canon first introduced those print cartridges, generations ago). The CP1500 has more phone printing options, and is 6 seconds faster at printing with the glossy finish. The CP1300 does almost the same, however give you more buttons wich can help when printing without a PC / smartphone (and I do that a lot). Thank you for your review.
Yes, the quality is the same.
I must say the fewer buttons makes the cropping and zooming a lot more tedious. And since the print quality is the same I see no reason to upgrade to a CP1500.
@@cameralabs Then why we should buy the new model?
@@efraim. Nobody said that.
I had no idea that they’re were printers like this. I was considering an instax because it was the only small form factor printer I’d ever seen
I have the previous model and found that converting B&W shots to CMYK first gives much better results. Of course that has to be done from a computer or iPad with a decent image editor.
Good tip to try, thanks!
thanks for the video, I was looking at getting a home photo printer to get some photos physical, I lost too many to switching phones causing them to get blurry (not sure if I explained it right). Price wise it seems to be perfect and your review helped me make the decision, thanks for helping me decide on my first ever printer
Still got the cp800, which I've found very handy over the years. It's a big shame they still haven't really included a decent battery pack.
Great timing! Was just looking at printers like this one, for quick and easy sharing of prints with friends and family :)
I'd really like to see a comparison of the print quality from this vs the CP1300. Something tells me there probably isn't much if any difference, and that it's primarily just a new shell to keep sales up.
The print hardware is essentially the same, any differences you see are mostly down to image processing in the app
@@cameralabs I think one aspect you 'glossed' over is the difference in the print finish. I like the idea that you can choose satin instead of gloss, or even potentially choose patterns in the finish, but I've never been able to see examples in practice. One thing I think would be nice is if you did high resolution scans of the prints and included the files, so that people can see the print quality close up. It is a shame they don't have matte paper for these, because that would add a lot to its capabilities.
@@peoplez129 yes, I agree, I'll try to find some way to demonstrate the different finishes in future.
@@peoplez129 I agree. Surface gloss levels are important to me. I much prefer matte and satin to gloss finishes.
Does it have the issue of stuck ink cartridge? My cp1000 has that problem.
I like my CP1300 and the method of printing it uses. I wish there was something on the market that offered at least 8x12 sizes or a very low maintenance printing alternative. If anyone knows of one, please let me know!
I have the discontinued Olympus P-400 (A4 size dye-sub) since 2000. Try B&H re: Dye-sub photo printer.
You need a much larger DNP dye-sub printer.
HiTi had that size.
@@bfs5113 I have a fargo from the seventy's it was a beautiful 11x14 inch dye sub process printer like like a huge Selfphy making 11x14 inch glossy's so sad and mad that Fargo stop supporting it totally now any thing over5x7 inch is is ink jet junk I hate I have to use with al its expensive ink and dry out problems if you don't use it daily
I ordered one after seeing this. I was thinking of a smaller one for on the road. But honestly, it takes time to select the good image , swap it to the printer after processing.
I guess too long for the person still being around me. So i will give them later on after a home print
I've owned a Canon Selphy for a few years now and for sure it gives very decent results. My issue however has always been the cost, I've since moved to an Epson Ecotank printer for my small prints. I can print up to A4 size, I'm not just stuck with 6 X 4 sized prints. Of course portability wise this little Canon has it licked. I've also got an Instax printer too, again not particularly cheap to print to and my printer only does the mini prints which are considerably smaller than the Selphy. Nice review Gordon 👍
Thanks! I love inkjets for bigger prints for sure, but it's a different looking process to dye-sub as you know.
@@cameralabs Indeed, and one of the lesser promoted aspects of these sublimation prints is they are resistant to water damage so will likely last many years even if they are not kept in an album ☺️
Hey! I have an Epson Ecotank as well and I try to print photos/art prints with it but it always gives off a very blue tint/hue to my pictures. Does it happen to you too, or is it something you were able to fix?
@@opmenglish413 Never had any issues with mine, however I produce my own custom ICC profiles for the " non Epson " papers that I use. Assuming you are using Epson photo paper and you select the correct media type in the print driver ( so if you use glossy Epson paper be sure to select glossy paper as the type you use in the print dialog driver ). This will ensure the driver selects the correct ICM profile for your paper and colours should be essentially spot on. Are you printing through Lightroom/Photoshop or via Epson's own software. You might be inadvertently double profiling ( i.e.telling Photoshop to control colour but also selecting the driver to also do it, it should be one or the other never both! ). If you are printing on 3rd party papers then all bets are off because your printer doesn't know the exact properties of the paper you are using and so will lay down ink based on the media type you selected in the driver. I would suggest buying a pack of Epson Glossy paper ( any one, doesn't matter ), select glossy as the media type in the driver dialog and ensure whatever software you are using to print from is set so that the printer ( not the application ) is controling colour. You should then get more or less perfect prints with no colour cast. The only other thing that might be happening is you've put the wrong colour ink into the tanks, easily done 😮 If you have then you'll never get it rectified without draining the tanks entirely and starting again 😕
@dunnymonster Thank you so much for the detailed response!! I didn't realise it could have been the third party paper! Yes, I'm using different brands so that's most likely it. I'll buy some epson paper and try those out, thank you again!
I have an inkjet printer that does photos but I hate the outcome of them and even with the special photo paper they come out bad and they take forever to dry! I'll definitely get this one. I want to start scrapbooks! Thank you so much for your review and all of the wonderful useful I formation💕
I just bought this model and I'm not all that happy with it. All of my prints so far have horizontal lines across them - I'm hoping I can figure out the problem and get that fixed because I've heard such good things about this little guy. My biggest complaint though is the fact that the paper tray is either sticking out the front and getting knocked around my desk or I have to put it away somewhere, away from the printer. A little slip tray in the back or even underneath where you could store the two pieces together would be fantastic.
Hey man!!! Did you ever find the solution for those lines? I have just bought the printer and have the same issue with horizontall line acroos every print and some say it's normal and other says it isn't
Thank you Gordon, you made getting to know the Canon SELPHY CP1500 a breeze! Top Reviewer you are...
Thanks!
Great review, gives Fuji something to think about as they need a 6x4 option! The Lack of a touch screen is a pain, but in this world of smartphones, I guess its not needed on the device?
Yeah, if you use the app, it's all good.
There's the Fuji PrinCiao Smart 2 but it's unobtanium outside of SE Asia :( Funnily enough, from a quick squizz at some images, it looks like it uses the exact same ink/paper combo as the Selphy in a simpler form factor (built in battery).
Gordon, this is an excellent review of the CP1500. Great job!
I have a very old version of this printer. I couldn’t find it for years in my closet and recently found it. I like products from Canon.
Does it still work?
Great video Gordon. Is there a way to batch print say 10 or 20 pictures or do you have to do them one by one?
I have the Selphy square and I can print up to 10 different photos at a time.
Thank you for a brilliant review Gordon. Does it come with ink and paper?
It's normally sold with a set of media yes
Great video as usual. I've owned several of these CP series printers, and every one of them has developed the same issue where it fails to recognize the print tray, right after advancing the paper through and wasting one picture's worth of ink medium. It's happened to me with two of them in a row, both brand new, within 50 prints. I found that I could spray contact cleaner and compressed air into the sides of the area where the tray latches into the printer and it helps. Or I can also manually hold the tray downward, there's a trick to it, and you only have to do this til it starts printing the first color pass. Then you can let go and it will finish.
So my question is, did you have any troubles with the print tray failing to be recognized or the printer producing errors about it? It does seem like they redesigned the tray for this model, it looks sturdier than the previous ones.
I have used 3-4 CP series and never encountered such an issue, beside the printer stopped working. One trick to prevent wasting a set of ink is to remove ink before switching it off and load ink AFTER switching it on.
I like my Fuji PrinCiao Smart II more though, more minimalistic, keeps dust off the paper and has internal battery
I have three of them. I also bought a third party printer definition set from Robin Wong. The printer definition software makes it easier to make great black and white and better color prints with it. The software definition has worked on cp1200 and cp1300 thus far. Expect them to work on this model too.
Do you have a link for that please? Not had much luck finding so far but interested to know more.
Thankfully I purchased a 1200 years ago and the battery came with it and still works with the 1500
Just purchased today, upgraded from the 1200 that got stuck on the boot screen
I’m actually about to buy the CP1500 but am extremely confused about the paper/cartridge choices as there is an KP108 and a RP108 version available that are seemingly the same for all practical manners, but that some vendors (and Canon) officially claim only the later being compatible with the new CP1500. Very confused. Lovely review as always, thank you Gordon❤️
You're welcome! I'm confused too, it may be a regional thing. I'll try to find out, but fear I may not have the answers until the new year now.
I think the difference may be be the gloosy efect (the RP doing it). Not sure about it, just guessing
The RP-108 has 3 ink cartridges (for 3x36 prints) vs KP-108 which has 2 (for 2x56). Other than that they are identical.
I hope you can get your hands on a Liene printer and review it as well. Thanks for the review.
Do you have one?
Great video
Did you have any problems with paper not picking up??
No, but all paper trays can get cranky from time to time
The 2 biggest pain points of these Selphy's were i) WiFi setup and crapware Canon would force you to install on your PC, and ii) slippage of the rubber intake wheels for the paper feed.
I hope they've been remedied.
You can reduce slippage by cleaning the rubber with a brush. Although I have mine tilted to reduce slippage. Belts and braces ftw.
I noticed you can put multiple pictures on one print and in your example, 8 or 20. Are there other options, such as 4 or 6? Thank you, Gordon. Well done. A subscriber now.
Thanks! Yep, the N-up mode allows 2, 4 or 8 in a print, but all at the same size. There's also a bookmark option. The shuffle option I demonstrated with random arranging and different sizes is 8 or 20 only.
I'm actually quite impressed at how small the printer is. As well as the quality of the prints. Much better than film or ZINK imho. Dye sublimation looks like it produces the best results of any instant photo technology to my eyes. I understand that film has its charm and a certain look.....but just from an objective, purely quality assessment.....it's dye sublimation in my books. I have to seriously consider buying one of these.
Those are some high quality photos. I'll book mark that for sure, thank you for the tip.
you're welcome!
nice review im still unsure if ill go with the instax wide or this but I never even considered this printer before this video.
Also check out my newer review of the Canon QX20
Thank you for the info!
What is a good way to keep the dust out? And do you still think it's the best choice for 2024? Thank you for your time!
I would try to cover it or put it away between uses. And tes, I'd say it's still the best choice for this size and type of print
@@cameralabs Thank you very much!
That looks awesome! I wonder how it compares with the Liene 4x6 Photo printer?
Great review Gordon. I am thinking of buying one of these printers for the intent of making passport photos. I see in your video that the printer has a guide for the face size, is that changeable for different countries, like US passports, UK passports etc? Cheers!
Hmm, I didn't realise it was a different size for different countries, I thought all passport photos started the same size. Either way, they sell this in the US, so I'm sure they have a solution for it. You may want to check with Canon though.
I can't recommend this printer enough. Love the quality of this thing.
Ive searched for a printer like this for over a year. I even searched youtube!!! Now all of a sudden i see this fantastic presentation showing them...Why advertising wasnt letting me see this content over a year ago is disappointing...
Glad you found me eventually! RUclips can be a funny beast, make sure you're subscribed with notifications in order not to miss anything new from me in the future! And as a teaser, later today I'll be posting my review of the newer QX20 photo printer from Canon which you may prefer!
Thank you for the detailed video, I always seem to watch your videos when thinking of ant photo printer cause you cover mostly everything and yet the videos are also interesting! Keep at it I’m hitting the sub button
Thanks, glad you enjoy them!
Sadly the prints come out of the printer rather dark😢 and it is guessing on how much you have to edit the image to get the right color
Thank you Gordon! Very useful video. I was just about to buy a CP1300 to start selling photos for ID, but I will however buy a CP1500, maybe the option to print in three types of finishes will give more opportunities to play :) Because I understand that CP1300 doesn't have three finishing modes -matte/gloss?
I'm not sure, I think it might as the print hardware is essentially the same. Maybe it's a software option for the new model only? I don't know, you'd need to ask Canon.
Nice review. I have the earlier model and really like it. You can get much cheaper 3rd party batteries for these and i use permanently attached as it avoids wires on the desk and yet another power brick.
Can you recommend a battery?
@@cameralabs I bought this from Amazon but not currently available. They all likely come from the same factory though : Pickle Power 1900mAh NB-CP2L NB-CP1L Battery
@@redrobbosworkshop thanks!
Thinking of buying this for my sister for Christmas. She loves photos. But not sure if it will be cost effective. Can't decide 🙃
I've mentioned the running costs in the review, does that help?
Thank for your video!
I have Canon Selphy 1500 cp, I have a problem that the photos came out dark and the white colour in photos turnes to yellow when I want to print it!!! I didn’t change the photos settings or anything. The photos quality are very good on my phone ! I coudn’t find any soulotion anywhere 😢😢😢
Sounds like the ribbon may be bad in some way. But speak to canon, they're the tech support, not me!
interesting product, so...the QR code takes us to Dino Byes...I had missed the D1 review but I have to catch up....
Hah! I gotcha!
@@cameralabs I also scanned the QR code.. awesome!
@@Bolton115 glad it worked for you - hopefully an enjoyable visit!
Hi! Excellent review! Do you know why the “card size” paper costs much more than the postcard size?
Maybe demand is different, I don't know, sorry!
Hey Gordon I loved your video! I wanted to ask do you have a link for the spcific battery pack that works for the CP1500, I can only find descriptions that fit the CP 1330 like the Canon Battery Pack NB-CP2LI? Keep up the great work!
Apparently the Canon NB-CP2LI also works on the CP-1500 according to the Canon website. There are a variety of 3rd party options too, but YMMV. Let me know how you get on.
I wonder if it will print directly from my Lumix camera via Bluetooth? Also, would it print directly from a Sony ZV-E10? if so, this could be a brilliant little printer for family events.
It will only wirelessly print over WiFi and only if the camera supports wireless pictbridge. Otherwise take the card out or connect a USB cable.
@@cameralabs Thank you Gordon. I am one of the many who have high regard for what you do.. nIt is appreciated. Thank you.
Thank for the advice, sounds fun...quick question...what do you use to connect your laptop to your computer...I need this too.
You mean connect the printer? You could use a USB cable. Maybe download the manual in PDF to read the options.
No sorry, I see your laptop is connected to your computer monitor, what do I need to connect my laptop to my computer as well. Sorry for the misunderstanding … oh and looking at the selphy today as well. Looks like fun. Thanks again
@@audreytodd-davis3114 I don't know what you mean - can you tell me what time in the video this happens? My laptop isn't connected to a monitor or a computer. Do you mean when I record the screen to show a web page? That's just a screen recording.
Thank you for this video. I've been going back and forth between different instant printers and i've decided to go with this one. Gordon, have you also tested the printers that use ZINK paper? The Kodak printers I see bundled with the paper is often the same cost as just the CP1500 alone. I was wondering if the lower costs and what i've heard- lower printer quality is worth it?
I have tested a zinc printer, the Canon zoemini i think. it's nowhere near as good as the cp1500 or instax models.
Great review, it helped me a lot about what to buy. :)
Could you please let us know more about how we can adjust color profiles.
Thank you for your effort. :)
Sorry, i don't use colour profiles, I just print with default settings and I'm happy with the results.
Hello, thank you for your reviews. I like it a lot. I'm going to take one. Just one question please, how many pictures we can print with 1 dose of ink?
The ink and paper are sold together, so you have exactly the right amount, no spare. I mention some packs in the video.
@@cameralabs cool! Thanks for your answer.
Soon as I take a fancy to something, I think we'll see what Gordon has to say 👍
I'm here for you!
Hi! Is it worth buying in 2024 ?
I'd say so if you want this kind of printer
Another great informative video - cheers for your help setting up my new Canon cp1500 👍🏻
You're welcome!
Very helpful review. I am looking to replace a very old Sony dye-sub printer that died over the weekend. This looks to be the only printer of its kind on the market now.
Yes, there aren't many dye sub options
@@cameralabs indeed. I was surprised given how useful they for small snap printing as well as easy to use. The Canon's consumables look very similar to the Sony. I've ordered one and will see what it is like.
Thanks for your video!!! I have a question: For apple Airprint can you print from any photo app or do you have to use the SELPHY app?
In theory, airprint means it should just work directly from Apple devices BUT I found with the Android version that the print didn't always come out how I wanted it to. Using the app will give you more options, but if you don't mind wasting a sheet or two experimenting, it could be worth a try. let me know how you get on!
Hi Gordon, loved your detailed review of CP1500! I've been a longtime user of CP910 before it die on me lately. I dont think the paper consumables are able to be ported to new CP1500 for usage anymore. Did you have a chance to line it with Liene Amber printer for comparison, and any recommendation? Thanks
Sorry, I've not seen that model.
Thanks Gordon, I’ll check them out👍🏻
“SD card is easiest” not really IMHO. An AirPrint device sitting on the Wi-Fi network everyone in the family can print to natively would seem to be the easiest to me.
The 1300 supposedly supported AirPrint. Does this device? Any chance you have reviewed that specific feature?
Thanks for the content!
Yes it works with airprint, didn't I mention that?
@@cameralabs awesome, thanks! You might have. I skimmed the video using the chapters…
So is it compatible to print straight from a Sony A7iv for example via Bluetooth bypassing the app?
No
Does this printer allow for printing sticky labels too?
Did I mention it in the review?
Is it possible for the printer to print in other sizes than 4*6?
I think you need to have Jimmy Walker of "Dynomite!" fame [ "Good Times" sitcom in USA. ] to do a "Dino Bytes!" shout out for your other channel, that would be funny. Almost purchased a 1300 a while back, glad I held off. Thanks for the review, cheers!
Hah! That would be fun, possibly expensive! (interesting documentary about that here: ruclips.net/video/Wwng7YxwwoM/видео.html)
I would think so but I misplaced the cords.
Hey Gordon, I'm getting yellow tints on the pictures, but realised that your pictures are white accurate! Any ideas?
Maybe there's an issue with your yellow ribbon? Have you been through more than one reel yet? Otherwise, possibly a colour matching issue with the app, or whatever you're printing from. You'll need to do lots of tests to rule out certain things, like try printing from other devices, computer, phone, direct card etc, and also try images from different sources, phone, camera, even downloaded from flickr. If everything still comes out yellow, then it's an issue with the printer or the media.
I loved this video thank you! ❤ very useful! ❤❤❤
You're welcome!
Thanks for the review ! I have a CP1300 and while the quality is good I ALWAYS have spots on the photos that look like dust specs :(
I use my dust blower and clean the cartridge thoroughly but I always end up with some spots.
Do you also have such issues ?
I have heard this from other people. I think you need to keep the surroundings very clean and ideally put the printer in a box with the paper tray removed when not in use.
Good video, as always. I have a cp1300 and it works fine, but I would like to know how to synchronise the colour profiles. Thank you!
I have no idea about using profiles between the phone and printer, sorry!
How about fading? I have an Canon Inkjet printer that gives a nice result...and 3 months later everything is gone, lol, faded into obivion. I used to order real photochemical prints from Fuji (in Sweden), those copies are really fade resisting, unlike ink prints. Great demo there!
Keep them out of sunlight and they won't fade
thanks for a great video...i am sort of lost...is this a type of printer which I have to use the Canons...specific paper? or is it possible to use a different brand paper for printing? like a typical inkjet printer? cheers
As I said in the video, you have to use their own paper, it's not like an inkjet.
Thanks for the review as always :). Just one questions remains for me, are these printer are in the same ballpark when it comes to quality? I really like the option to print from my SD Card but I don't know if printer like the Liene offering better picture quality?
I don't know the Liene, but the Cp1300 and Cp1500 are similar to high-street lab prints.
What is the color cartridge for the Canon Selphy cp1500 printer, and the cartridge is enough for how many photos
I say in the video
Omg. I just got mine today. The images are horrifically warm (and yellow). Are yours overly warm with a yellow cast? I'm going to have to return it. It's so unnaturally warm and yellow the photos are hard to look at. My whites are not white at all!
Sounds like a problem with the ink ribbon, you could see my photos in the video and they looked correctly colour-balanced. Maybe an issue with your app settings or images?
I have cp1500 exactly same issue, use vivid mode and increase light also turn off the optimize for the skin tone, it helps a bit, but ligher lost a bit of details.
Hello Gordon,
Could I ask if you would be able to speak with Canon regarding their 'App' and the ability to print in a 'Square' format.
It would be great if this is possible as the smaller printer Canon offers that prints small square prints cost far more to print.
Yes, they use different technologies. I think you can get a tray for different paper shape son the CP1500, but not sure if there's a square - there should be though as it's a popular shape
That was a very useful review
Glad to help!
Appreciate the review. I’m still in the research mode.
Okay?
Does it has third party (special)ink support and paper support, or canon as always push anti consumer practice like on their another printers and scanners?
I'm pretty sure I said in the review that they recommend Canon's own media.
@@cameralabs Yes, but they had recommended their ink even on all previous printers, but it do not stopped them to programm printers to refuse to work with third party ink or strait up to block scan feature in the scanner-printer if you do not use only canons catriges and ink. I had such a problem with canons products in the past, thats why very careful about it, thanks for review.
@@warhamburger40k81 yeah I'm not sure what happens if you try to use third party media with it. I'd assume you have to and base your decision on that worse-case scenario.
What is the usage of that device? 1000,2000 or more pictures?
Hmmmm this is a tempting purchase
Gordon how well does it print Monochrome? Thank you
It's OK, I show it in the video
Amazed how cheap the device and the media are compared to Fujifilm Instax! I realise it's more "pro" but I really wish you could connect via bluetooth from one's smartphone. That's a dealbreaker for me.
Doesn't really make much sense unless you're using it as a portable printer though, and the only ones who would realistically carry it around are photographers with SD cards. Most people using these are at home with all their devices on their home networks including their printers and their phones of which can be used to print.
Can you please compare it to Liene 2nd generation?
Gordon can you print directly from a camera? I have an R5 and R. Have some shoots coming up with kids who want a print. The least amount of steps the better.
Only if they support PictBridge, I can't remember if they do or not.
@@cameralabs seems like the R5 doesn't but the R is supposed to support it.
@@fostervf16 yeah, they seem to have taken it out of more recent bodies, not sure why.
Can you use your dslr or mirrorless directly to that printer like you can in cp1300 using wifi function and straight printing from your camera
Didn't I mention that? Yes if they have pictbridge.
A warning to all current and potential Canon CP1*** owners. I had one for 2-3 years. Printed less than 100 photos on it. Suddenly it stopped working - screen stuck on Canon logo. Tried all online suggestions to no avail. There is a very lengthy ifixit thread, full of people with the same problem from different cp1*** models. Most go bad after warranty has expired. Contacted several authorized repair shops, but they turned me down as Canon doesn’t provide spare parts and technical documentation for the Selphy series. I was very happy with the print quality, but extremely disappointed by Canon for the support for the model. I guess CP1500 is almost the same inside and open to the same problem.
This could be the infamous slipping gear on the motor shaft problem not allowing the paper to feed thus locking up the printer. There are RUclips videos on a DIY fix although you have to be a little mechanically inclined. A drop of super glue on the shaft fixes it. Easy-peazy. Canon should have used a shaft with a flat on it to prevent this problem. Don't know if the CP1500 has this issue, too soon to tell.
@@sanfo2003 Unfortunately it doesn't get to a stage where it will attempt to spin the motor and pull some paper. It is stuck on the Canon screen at boot time.
This was amazing from beginning to end! Thank you!
Happy to help!
Hi gordon, Will this be a viable option for photobooth business?
Lots of people use them for this, but remember it's not designed for constant high volume so I'd expect it to break down at some point sooner and need replacing or maintaining - so factor that in.
@@cameralabs thanks gordon! so what do you suggest using for photobooth business?
@@iamjerometan some kind of dye-sub printer designed for commercial use, I don't review those so can't recommend models, but have a look at Fujifilm, and also see what other photobooths and labs are using. Maybe you could get away with something simpler, maybe you need something tougher. Depends on volumes and expectations!
@@cameralabs thanks a lot Gordon! Been watching your videos since the release of Canon 7D mk1!!! more power to you!
@@iamjerometan thanks, 18 years now and 599 videos!
How is the quality of the semi glossy and satin finishes? Also does the printer apply noise reduction or other automatic things and can they be turned off?
They look ok, they're just a little less glossy, not matt.
Would you recommend this for a photobooth at an event?
It's not designed for commercial use, so don't be surprised if it fails if you push it too hard
@@cameralabs LOL thank you
Curious what the difference is between this and CP1300?
Did you watch the review? I talk about what's new
@@cameralabs lol, i did watch it. trying to decided between the two and just thought there might.
thanks for putting this out, seems like the most comprehensive review.
Great video. I have the. Selphy 910 and my colors are not vibrant. Any suggestions?
I think it's probably a similar printer in terms of the hardware. Maybe it's your images, or what you're printing from? Perhaps try connecting a different device to it? I'd speak to canon though i've not reviewed that one.
Just got mine today. It won't print "large" photos with the paper that came with it. 4x6 size I believe. Am I meant to buy a different size paper or something?