“With the unveiling of the imagePROGRAF PRO Series, Canon sets a new benchmark for photography and fine art prints. These 12-colour printers, powered by the revolutionary LUCIA PRO II pigment ink, promise to preserve the nuances of creativity for up to 200 years, marrying unmatched print quality with enduring light and scratch resistance. Designed for photo labs and studios, this series not only elevates artistic expression but also simplifies the printing operation with the new user-friendly printer design.” Said Vincent Low, Head of Enterprise Business, Canon Singapore.

LUCIA PRO II 12 colour pigment inks – Preserving Expressive Photography and Fine Art Prints

The LUCIA PRO II 12 colour pigment inks provide a wide colour gamut which is well-suited for photo print images and fine art prints on different paper media. Deep black density on fine art media can produce more expressive prints and expands on colour reproduction in dark areas so fine details in these areas are more visible. With glossy or semi-glossy paper that retains the photo print quality with deeper blacks, printed deliverables achieve better scratch resistance with outstanding light resistance for long-term preservation with high image quality.

New Design Simplify Users’ Daily Operation

With new translucent exteriors installed for roll paper covers and ink tank covers, users will be able to check on consumables. New interior lighting enables users to view the output while printing. Moreover, paper type with remaining roll paper estimation and ink levels are visible at one glance from the wide printer panel.

With the newly developed ink sensing system, ink ejection condition is periodically monitored to optimise ink landing position to maintain high image quality and prevents image degradation due to colour shift.

In addition, the “Smart Roll Paper Set” function is available, which enables automatic paper feeding as well as automatically detects the, paper type and estimates the remaining amount of paper. It completes the roll paper set in a shorter time by speeding up the paper feed process. This reduces the hassle of manual coordination for  printer maintenance and operations, making it easy to ensure stable operation.

Environmentally Friendly Product Packaging

To reduce environmental impact, the new PRO series large format inkjet printers come in cardboard packaging instead of Styrofoam. The use of polystyrene foam packing materials has been reduced by 89.5% (3) in “PRO-546”. Corrugated cardboard packaging can be folded to be more compact, reducing the amount of waste generated during installation and the load for disposal.

Pricing and Availability

The latest imagePROGRAF PRO Series (PRO-526/546/566) Large Format Printers for Professional Photography and Fine Art Markets are now available at authorised Canon dealers.

Notes:

 (1) Newly developed pigment inks are 11 out of the 12 inks installed. Only matte black uses same ink as imagePROGRAF GP-540/520.

 (2) When using Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum. Predicted value calculated in accordance with the indoor light resistance test method and life evaluation criteria of the digital color photographic print image preservation evaluation method (JEITA CP-3901B) published by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

(3) Ratio by weight, PRO-566 reduced by 58.9% and PRO-526 by 100%.

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Capturing photos and videos are one of the best ways to document and capture shared memories together – Every moment that’s worth creating is surely worth revisiting, as we once again experience the joys that they bring. The photos from the past show their age rather easily, therefore we always want to ensure that the moments that we capture are the very best that they can be to withstand the test of time. Hopefully, we can recreate a memory as vivid as it is the day that you experienced them together with your partner.

The following are gateways from Canon Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024 to preserve these moments, ensuring that we can hold every laugh, smile and adventure spent together close to your hearts, now and forever. While smartphones make it possible to take the best possible photos with essentially ‘nothing’ on hand, these EOS R camera bodies make it possible to take the best possible photographic tools with you that feel almost like ‘nothing’ in your bag.

For Her: EOS R50 will unlock a new world of possibilities

The compact Canon EOS R50 combines great image quality with user-friendliness. The EOS R50 is designed to be as small as possible, so you’re more likely to keep it in your bag rather than leave it at home.  More importantly, the EOS R50 does everything you would expect from a camera for everyday shooting. 4K 30p or Full HD 120p video capabilities, speedy, reliable autofocus along with high burst speeds of 15fps, the EOS R50 is a great introduction to the world of photography and videography that can easily fit into a tote bag.

Key features

• 24.2 MP APS-C Image Sensor: Offers detailed, low-noise images and videos, even in low light.
• High-Quality 4K Video: First in the EOS-series APS-C cameras to produce cropless 4K 30p video, oversampled from 6K for pristine, professional results.
• Intuitive Vlogging Design: Lightweight (about 375g) and user-friendly, ideal for on-the-go vlogging.
• Smart Focus Switching: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system for intelligent focus tracking, with special modes for close-up demos.
• Optimized Image Stabilization: Two Movie IS levels for steady, handheld shooting, particularly in wide-angle selfie mode.
• Auto Levelling Mode: Automatically corrects horizontal tilt, saving time in post-processing.
• Effortless Livestreaming: High-quality streams with a simple USB-C connection to a computer.
• Easy Content Transfer: Camera Connect app allows for quick transfer of videos and photos to smartphones, supporting transcoding for smooth uploads.
• Advanced A+ and Creative Bracket: Simplifies capturing complex shots, with automated bracketing for exposure and focus, and creative shots with varied settings.
• Subject Blur Guide: Assists in mastering the art of panning for dynamic action shots.

Special Promotion at all authorised dealers and official e-store

Canon EOS R50 Body with Kit Lens (RF-S18-45mm IS STM) at $949 (U.P. $1149)

Free Gifts:

• 32GB SD
• Good Totes Puffer Pack
• Premium Wireless Powerbank worth $99

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024.

For Him: EOS R8 offers top-tier performance at an affordable price

While the EOS R50 is perfect for those who want an affordable, compact system camera, the R8 represents a technological step up for those who still want the best possible performance in a slim, compact body. The EOS R8 uses a full-frame sensor and comes with all the current technology that enables cutting-edge features like the 40 fps shooting speed, the ability to shoot 4K 60p video, and the latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system for excellent performance even in low light situations.

Key Features:

• 24.2MP Full-Frame Sensor: The EOS R8 features a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor.
• DIGIC X Processor: The camera is equipped with a powerful DIGIC X processor.
• High-Speed Shooting: Up to 40fps continuous shooting with the electronic shutter and 6fps with the mechanical shutter.
• Advanced Autofocus: Equipped with Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus capabilities, including EOS iTR AF X (Intelligent Tracking & Recognition Autofocus).
• 4K Video Recording: Full-width 4K 60p video from 6K capture.
• 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ Video Capture: 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ video capture for greater colour control in post-production.
• Fully-Articulated Rear Screen: The camera features a fully articulated rear screen for flexible shooting.
• Compact Body: The latest AF capabilities and much-improved video to the same body size and style as the EOS RP.
• Visual Guides: The EOS R8 makes it easy for new users to understand the various features with its visual guides.

Special promo at all authorised dealers and official e-store

Canon EOS R8 Body with Kit Lens (RF24-105mm IS STM) at $2489 (U.P. $2689)

Free Gifts:

• 32GB SD
• LP-E17 Battery Pack
• Premium Wireless Powerbank worth $99

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

For The Couple: QX10 turns simple photos into memorable moments

When both of you have cameras, sometimes you might want to turn them into keepsakes — printed photos, which can kept on your person, in a bag or placed on your desk or wall. For this, the battery-powered SELPHY SQUARE QX10 is an ideal companion because it fits effortlessly into even a handbag, allowing you to print a high-quality photo no matter where you are. 

These prints also have a unique, writable border, making it ideal for personalising them. It’s practical to send a photo over WhatsApp; it’s a sentimental experience when you hand over a physical photo of a cherished moment. With prints that last up to 100 hundred years, you can rest assured that these memories will hang around long even after we’re gone. Whether you are a couple that loves to capture and scrapbook your memories or share them with friends, the SELPHY SQUARE QX10 will create new delightful memories.

Features

• Compact and portable: Lightweight and travel-ready for on-the-go printing.
• Archival quality: High-quality square prints with a unique, writable border.
• Always ready to print: Wireless connectivity for easy smartphone pairing.
• Creative options: SELPHY Photo Layout app for creative printing layouts.

Special promo at all authorised dealers and official e-store

SELPHY Square QX10 + XS-20L Special Bundle at $229

Free Gifts:

• Good Totes Puffer Pack

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

For Everyone: PIXMA E560 offers the gift of convenience and versatility

A conventional printer makes for an unconventional gift — it will certainly be a memorable one, and for certain, a practical gift that everyone in the family can use. The PIXMA E560 will be easy for them to appreciate; the print quality of this versatile printer is good enough for high-quality photos, while its ink efficiency ensures they won’t run out of ink quickly. 

The PIXMA E560 is also packed with convenient features like Google Cloud Print support, which makes it easy to print documents from anywhere, and the auto-duplex feature makes double-sided printing and scanning significantly easier. Convenience, in this case, is often underrated, so you might be surprised by the appreciation you get with the gift of a PIXMA E560.

Key Features

• Printing Resolution: Maximum printing resolution of 4800 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dpi
• Print Head / Ink: It uses a FINE Cartridge with a total of 1,792 nozzles and an ink droplet size of 2 pl
• Scanner Type: Flatbed scanner with a scanning method of CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
• Scanning Resolution: Optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi
• Scanning Speed: Reflective scanning speed of approximately 14 seconds for an A4 colour document at 300 dpi
• Wireless Printing: Yes, also supports Google Cloud Print
• Ink Efficient: low running cost of up to 800 page

Special promo at Canon’s official e-store

E560 Ink Efficient (Red/Blue) at $189

Free Gifts:

• Good Totes Puffer Pack
• PG-89 black ink worth $23

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024!

Wishing all a Happy Valentine’s Day 2024! Have a wonderful time with your family, loved ones and friends! Happy Valentine’s Day shopping with Canon!

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II (Full-frame power and versatility)

Is your Dad a serious photography enthusiast? Does your Dad desire to capture every precious moment beautifully? Or is your Dad planning to move up from his smartphone to a more powerful and versatile camera? Smartphones while they may be convenient, they do falter when the lights go dim or when fast action takes place. Canon has a range of mirrorless cameras and a wide range of lenses that offer premium image quality for both enthusiasts and professionals.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a full-frame camera with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. Its 24.2 megapixel sensor and DIGIC X Image Processor enables the camera to capture sharp and detailed images with low image noise, even in low-light scenarios.

For photography, the camera can shoot up to 40 frames per second (fps) with its electronic shutter, allowing you to capture dynamic action photos of athletes, animals and vehicles.

This is further enhanced by deep learning technology that can automatically detect different subjects like trains, airplanes, dogs, and more to capture their images more precisely. The camera can also help you to lock focus on people’s features such as their left or right eye.

For videography, the camera can shoot 6K oversampled un-cropped 4K video up to 60 fps. For slow-motion video, it can capture Full HD movies at up to 180 fps. For long video shoots, you can also use the camera to shoot up to 6 hours.

Equipped with 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IS) and movie digital IS, the EOS R6 Mark II enables smooth movie shooting with less camera-shake blur. And if your dad is always on conference calls, the camera can be instantly plugged into computers and work seamlessly as a webcam that produces professional-level images.

Key Features

• High image quality featuring a new 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400
• Up to 40 fps shooting speed with electronic shutter.
• 6K oversampled uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps
• Automatic subject detection of people, animals, and vehicles
• In-body Image Stabilizer with up to 8 stops of Shake Correction with Coordinated Control IS
• UVC/UAC compatibility allows use as a web camera and stream live video in Full HD

Pricing and Availability

The price for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is S$3,619 (body only), S$4,108 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM). It’s available at Canon authorised dealers.

SELPHY QX10 Photo Printer Bundle

When was the last time you printed photographs for your family and loved ones? Are your priceless and beautiful moment photographs sitting inside your smartphone, tablet or computer? Is your Dad an unstoppable photo enthusiast, turning Instagram into his personal scrapbook? Why not help Dad bring those memories to life with the perfect gift: a high-quality photo printer!

The palm-sized Canon SELPHY QX10 photo printer is not just any ordinary photo printer, it’s small and light, allowing Dad to make beautiful prints while on the move.

The prints will last up to 100 years, thanks to dye-sublimation technology that produces highly saturated colours (at 256 gradations per dot). Also, the square sticker printouts are dirt-proof and water-resistant, making them perfect for scrapbooking or sharing with friends and family.

The SELPHY QX10 connects to smartphones and other devices wirelessly and has a rechargeable battery that can be recharged using a power bank.

With the SELPHY Photo Layout app, you can get creative by creating your own photo style using a combination of layouts, filters, stamps, overcoat effects, and photo frames.

Key Features

• Palm-sized printer that prints saturated square photos
• Dye-sublimation thermal print technology
• Dirt-proof and water-resistant square sticker prints
• Specialized coating on the XS-20L paper protects against splashes, spills, and fading, ensuring your prints last up to 100 years
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Available in white, black or pink

Pricing and Availability

The SELPHY QX10 Photo Printer Bundle is priced at S$228 (SELPHY QX10 Bundle which includes XS—20L Square Photo Paper). Available at Canon authorised dealers

Happy Father’s Day 2023! Capture more priceless memories and moments with your Canon cameras!

Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day 2023! Have fun taking priceless moments and stories with Canon EOS R6 Mark II, printing them out on the SELPHY QX10 photo printer and sharing the love with your family.

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For Mums who love creative expression

Introducing the Canon EOS R50, for mums who love creative expression, it’s the perfect camera for vloggers and content creators. This camera has 4K 30p (6K oversampled) video recording and Full HD 120p capabilities, giving mums plenty of creative room to express themselves together with their family and loved ones.

The EOS iTR AF X and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II make focusing for photos and videos a breeze. With burst shooting up to 15 frames per second and a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, mums would find capture stunning images with ease. 

The camera is compact and lightweight, making it the perfect companion for your vlogging adventures. With features like Close-up Mode, Coordinate Control IS, Streaming Ready, Native Vertical Recording, and Aspect Marker, mums would have all the tools that they need to create amazing content.

The Hybrid Auto Mode and Focus Breathing Correction further simplify the process, allowing you to focus on your creativity. The HDR PQ, Panning Guide, and Digital Teleconverter ensure that your images are of the highest quality. Upgrade to the Canon EOS R50 today and move into a new realm of creativity!

Do head over and check out my Celebrating National Photography Month in May 2023 article on photos shot with the Canon EOS R50 and some handy photography tips for mums to enjoy a creative expression and fun time with the Canon EOS R50!

Key Features

• Approx. 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 4K 30p (6K oversampled) & FHD 120p
• Lightweight and compact design (approx. 375g)
• Available in white or black

Pricing & Availability:

• S$979 (Body only), S$1,139 (Body with RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM)
• S$1,509 (Body with RF-S18-45mm F/4.5-6.3 IS STM & RF-S55-210mm F/5-7.1 IS STM)

Available at Canon authorised dealers.

For mums who love celebrating the important moments in life

When mums have a creative expression and fun time with the Canon EOS R50, they would want to share it more with their family and loved ones beyond the social media and digital space. Let’s introduce to mums, the Canon Selphy Square QX10 photo printer – the perfect way to print and preserve your memories on the go!

This lightweight, compact and portable palm-sized photo printer comes in trendy colours, it’s stylish and highly functional. Thanks to its dye-sublimation technology, your photos will be printed in high quality with up to 256 gradations/dot, and will last up to 100 years. Furthermore, the square sticker prints are dirt-proof and water-resistant, making them perfect for scrapbooking or sharing with friends and family. 

Key features:

• Dirt-proof and water-resistant square sticker prints
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Specialized coating on the XS-20L paper protects against splashes, spills, and fading, ensuring your prints last up to 100 years
• Available in pink, white or black

Pricing & Availability:

S$228 (SELPHY QX10 Bundle which includes XS—20L Square Photo Paper)

Available at Canon authorised dealers.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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For professional content creators / For professional photographers / For serious enthusiasts photographers 

Canon EOS R6 Mark II 

Are you looking for a full-frame camera capable of taking stunning photos and videos, check out the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. The EOS R6 Mark II is a game changer that captures impressive details at 4K 60p through the 6K oversampling process.

Powered by the DIGIC X image processor, the electronic shutter in the EOS R6 Mark II is capable of continuous shooting up to 40 fps with an electronic shutter (20fps on mechanical shutter), with AF/AE tracking. In addition, users can specify right or left eye priority for Eye Detection AF in photo or video mode in the EOS R6 Mark II. 

If you are a professional photographer, a professional content creator or a serious enthusiast photographer, you have to check out the Canon EOS R6 Mark II!

Other key features:

• Card-size photos are printed out in just 23 seconds.
• Direct – SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Approximately 850g 
• Maximum 300 × 300 dpi / 256 gradations per colour resolution

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II are priced as follows: S$3,899 (body only), S$4,388 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM) at Canon authorised dealers.

Looking for your first mirrorless camera?

Canon EOS R10

Are you planning to enter the world of mirrorless camera? Are you looking for your first mirrorless camera? Let me introduce the Canon EOS R10!

The Canon EOS R10 helps you to capture captivating photos and videos with ease. The 24.2-megapixel EOS R10 comes with high-speed shooting, intelligent AF, and impressive 4K video recording all in a small form factor.

Supported by the powerful DIGIC X image processing engine, the EOS R10 is capable of high-quality 4K UHD Fine 30p video and shoots 24.2-megapixel images with an APS-C CMOS (up to 23 fps). 

Never miss a moment with pre-shooting in RAW burst mode, which starts recording the scene up to 0.5 seconds before the shutter is released, perfect for new creators to capture unexpected moments. The compact EOS R10 only weighs 429g, so you’ll get portability without sacrificing capabilities.

Other key features:

• Shoot full-resolution RAW images up to 30 fps.
• ISO speed range of 100 to 32,000
• Comes with a retractable flash
• New Multi-Function Shoe

Pricing and Availability

The Canon EOS R10 is priced as follows: S$1,309 (Body only), S$1,469 (Body with RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM), and $1,909 (Body with RF-S18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM) at Canon authorised dealers.

Photo prints for your parents, loved ones and friends at gatherings

Canon SELPHY CP1500

At the year end festive season gatherings with your family, loved ones and friends, you would have taken many photos, wonderful memories on your camera. What is one priceless gift that you can gift to them before they leave? A photography print!

With the new SELPHY CP1500, your everyday moments captured can be made special with prints from this fast, high-quality portable photo printer. Not just for your year end festive season gatherings, you can document and share special occasions such as your newborn’s one-month-old celebration or your grandmother’s 70th birthday. With the SELPHY CP1500, scrapbooking and printing pictures from your smartphone are made easy via the portable wireless printer. 

Wait, your friends want to print their pictures too? No problem! The portable SELPHY CP1500 allows wireless connection to multiple smartphones. With the SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 App, you can add designs and play with different layouts to your heart’s content. Make your prints interactive by adding a QR code and linking to Google Maps, photo albums, and more! Photos are also protected with a special overcoat that preserves prints for up to 100 years.

Other key features:

• Card-size photos are printed out in just 23 seconds.
• Direct – SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Approximately 850g 
• Maximum 300 × 300 dpi / 256 gradations per colour resolution

Pricing and Availability

The Canon SELPHY CP1500 is priced at S$229, available at Canon authorised dealers.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 2022 in advance! Have a great and fun festive season and gatherings with your family, loved ones and friends! Happy Christmas shopping with Canon!

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“Our new SELPHY CP1500 is a great way to capture your cherished moments as it produces durable and vibrant photo prints. The compact size and multi-pairing capabilities make it a great option for gatherings with family and friends as everyone can enjoy printing out their favourite moments.” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. 

Bringing Print to Life

Look at your photos that you shot on your camera or smartphone, stored inside your technology gadgets and devices, besides viewing them on your devices, you can do much more! Bring them to life with the SELPHY CP1500. You can do so much more with physical photo prints, and SELPHY print life into your digital photos. By inheriting the imaging quality of the SELPHY series, the SELPHY CP1500 further enhances the vividness of portrait prints.

In addition to the use of dye sublimation technology, which enables smoother colour tones and richer gradations, the SELPHY CP1500 comes with an automatic correction function that adjusts the brightness, saturation, contrast and tones in images for a better, clearer finish. 

At the end of the printing process, a special overcoat finish is applied to protect the photo from water, dirt, colour fading, and even fingerprints. Whether the photo was a quick smartphone snapshot, or a photographic work shot on a camera, it will stay in pristine condition for up to 100 years when preserved in an album (1). 

Adding Your Personal Touch

With the upgraded SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 smartphone app, the SELPHY CP1500 allows you to add patterned overcoats to decorate your photos. You can frame your image with stars or fill it with cascading flowers and other patterns to your heart’s desire.

You can personalise the print further by including a QR code – whether it links to a photo album, a video, an online map with the photo location or even a secret message just for the recipient, the possibilities are endless!

Experience the Joy of Sharing Moments Instantaneously in Print

The SELPHY CP1500, small and light compact printer that is easy to operate, with a simple and minimalistic design. It’s easy to use with its high connectivity, whether it’s through Wi-Fi or a USB Type-C cable, users can print images from their smartphone, camera or computer anytime, or even just directly inserting an SD card or USB flash drive.

For users printing from a mobile device, the upgraded SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 smartphone app, supported on iOS, iPadOS, and Android OS (2), can now also access camera or smartphone images uploaded onto image.canon, social media, or elsewhere on the cloud, allowing them to be turned into high-quality prints easily.

At any one time, up to eight smartphones can be connected to the SELPHY CP1500, so it’s perfect for shared use at parties and events. Pairing is quick and easy: simply scan a QR code with the SELPHY Photo Layout app to connect and let the fun begin! 

Postcard sized prints (approx. 100 x 148mm) can be made in approximately 41 seconds while card-size prints (54 x 86mm) can be made in just around 23 seconds. For added portability, the new NB-CP2LI battery pack (sold separately) provides up to 72 postcard-sized prints from a single charge—up from the 54 prints on the predecessor.

Pricing and Availability

The SELPHY CP1500 will be available from Canon authorised dealers in September 2022, with pricing to be advised at a later date.

Notes:

(1) Album storability is a predicted value calculated according to the indoor heat resistance test method and life evaluation criteria of the Digital Colour Photo Print Stability Evaluation (JEITA CP-3901) standard published by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

<Life evaluation criteria> Predicted values are based on tests assuming album storage in an environment with a temperature of 23°C and humidity of 50%. When the monochromatic/reflective optical density value (0.5, 1.0) decreases by 30% (set for each colour unit), and the discolouration density difference of Y, M, and C components (each component colour) in BK decreases by 15% etc. are determined as limit points.

(2) Compatible with devices running iOS 14 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, or Android 8 or later

Technical Specifications

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“With the prevalence of hybrid working, a printer has become an integral component for a Work From Home set up. Both the PIXMA Ink Efficient E4570 and TR4670S deliver cost-efficient performance, factoring in total cost of ownership based on print volume and usage pattern. When paired with Canon’s software and applications, these present versatile printing possibilities.” Said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. 

 Low Cost, High Yield Ink Cartridges for Economical Printing 

The PIXMA E4570 can print up to 400 pages for text documents with the use of the PG-47 black ink cartridge, while the CL-57S colour cartridge can print up to 180 pages, ideal for school projects and even use in a home office. Both ink cartridges are affordably priced and easily replaceable, making the printer an attractive option for users with moderate printing needs. 

Affordable Ink Cartridges to Suit Specific Printing Needs 

The PIXMA TR4670S is powered by two low-cost ink cartridges. The PG-745S black cartridge for text and line drawings, and the CL-746S colour cartridge for graphics. The printer is also compatible with higher-yield ink cartridges to support projects that require higher print volumes. 

Compact Office All-in-One Printer with Rich Productivity Features 

The compact size of these printers hides a generous feature-set. Not only do they support print, scan, copy and fax functions, a 20-sheet compact Automatic Document Feeder helps with digitizing piles of schoolwork, written notes or invoices into images or PDF. The PIXMA E4570 and TR4670S also supports automatic two-sided printing, as well as other convenient features such as the ability to copy an ID card onto a single page, as well as an audible alert when a document original has been left under the scanning lid after scanning. 

The printers also support Apple AirPrint, Mopria (for Android) mobile printing and Canon Print Service (Android plugin) for direct printing. 

The PIXMA E4570 and TR4670S are also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control. A wide range of documents that can be printed via voice command varies from colouring pages and origami to message cards and shopping lists, empowering users to perform a wide variety of tasks at one time. 

Design and Edit Effortlessly with Easy-Layout Editor and PosterArtist Lite Software 

A new Easy-Layout Editor software for Windows OS platform has been introduced, which supports editing and content-layout for documents, web pages, and many other file types. The Collation Print feature puts files with different file formats together, before sending to print as a single document. Users can also choose to print the most relevant sections of web pages, omitting ads before printing. 

Canon’s PosterArtist Lite software also provides more than 1,300 pre-loaded templates, photos, and clip art available for free, allowing small businesses and home offices to design a wide range of flyers, posters and menus. The user interface of the PosterArtist Lite software is easy and intuitive, so new users can jump straight to creation, without prior design experience. 

Easy and Versatile Printing Possibilities 

Users can set up the printer wirelessly with the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app, and enjoy printing, copying and even scanning from a smartphone or tablet. They can also print or scan to the cloud and check remaining ink levels remotely. 

The Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app is the perfect go-to app for all ID photo requirements, custom photo layouts, calendars, and postcard printing needs, and available on iOS, Android OS, Windows and macOS platforms. 

Pricing and Availability

The PIXMA E4570 and TR4670S are now available from Canon authorised dealers at the following recommended retail price. 

Technical Specifications

PIXMA E4570

Compact Wireless Office All-In-One with Fax and Auto Duplex Printing

PIXMA TR4670S

Compact Wireless Office All-In-One with Fax and Auto Duplex Printing

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First and foremost, initial setup after unboxing

First and foremost, Canon PIXMA G670 users would need to get the initial setup done properly. Once completed and connected, printing is quite a breeze. I strongly recommend all to read and follow the instructions on the booklet or from the online manual whichever format you prefer. 

You need to setup the printer heads first before going to the ink tanks next. Follow the instructions  and you would be fine.

The PIXMA G670 uses refillable bottles of ink, some users may not be too familiar with them yet. Thus, the setup of the PIXMA G670 printer heads might look a bit daunting for a first timer using bottles of refillable ink. 

Here’s a tip, don’t rush the setup, one ink bottle at a time. Fill up the ink tanks one by one, each ink tank has its own unique nozzle design and ink tank position, align them properly and you won’t make any mistakes. Once the ink tank bottle is in position, the ink would flow down and fill the ink tank compartment up. 

Repeat the process one ink tank bottle at one time, remember there are 6 ink tank bottles for you to fill up. 

Connectivity and Canon printing apps

Once the printer heads and ink tanks are setup, the next step is to connect the PIXMA G670 printer to your local Wi-Fi networks. Follow the instructions in the user manual provided or from the online manual. The setup might be a little bit tedious, however once the printer is connected to your local Wi-Fi networks, printing is a breeze with the Canon printing apps. 

I strongly recommend users to download the Canon printing apps for ease of use and connectivity with the Canon printers. As for myself, I have the following apps, Canon PRINT, Canon Message Print, Canon Mini Print, Canon Easy-PhotoPrinter Editor and Canon Creative Park apps on my Apple iPhone 12 and iPad Air 3. 

The Canon PRINT app would be very helpful for you to use with the PIXMA G670 photo printer. The app is easy to use and navigate, it’s a breeze when using the app to print your photographs or documents. 

Tips on using the PIXMA G670 photo printer

• Remember to choose your correct print media type and size before printing
• Curate and select your photographs that you would like to print into folders first, that would save you time having to search all over the place for the photos that you would like to print

Printing photographs 

During this Canon PIXMA G670 printer review period, I was supplied the following photo paper types and sizes for printing, 4R Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, A4 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II and Magnetic Photo Paper PS-508. I printed a mix of colour photo prints and black & white photo prints across all three types of paper media provided. 

Colour Photo Prints

I printed a number of different photography genres, the colour photos were nice, it’s accurate and vivid. My views are that the red, blue and green colours pops up vividly, printing on Canon Photo Paper Glossy II paper helps to push out the vivid colours too. 

Black & White Photo (B&W) Prints

As for B&W photo prints, it was pretty good overall for a home/leisure/SOHO photo printer. My personal opinion is that Canon professional series printers still has the edge over them for B&W photo prints, based from my feel and viewing, on the quality of B&W photo prints that I did previously.  

Overall, comparing to my personal colour printing as well as B&W photo printing experiences with Canon professional printers since I own a Canon PIXMA Pro-10 photo printer, the colour and B&W photo prints from the PIXMA G670 are getting close. 

Magnetic Photo Paper PS-508

One of the various Canon photo paper media available for printing, the magnetic photo paper is basically a 4R size glossy photo paper with a magnetic back. Such creative photo media makes printing fun and easy to do at home. 

Print / Scan / Copy

The PIXMA G670 is more than just a photo printer for the home, it’s also a home leisure usage printer as well as small office home office (SOHO) printer or a small printer for your business operations. 

Print

For home/leisure/SOHO/small business users, when you need to print documents e.g. school work for your children, office work documents, having a printer like the PIXMA G670 photo printer can do the job for you without having a need to travel to your office or asking others for help to print documents for you. 

Printing a Zine 

For creatives, writers, printing a zine is a creative project that we can do it in the comfort of our home with a home printer such as the PIXMA G670 printer. Although this printer doesn’t support duplex printing, you still can do it manually though, printing one page at a time, flip over and print the second page. 

Scan 

The scanner function is good for document scanning, sometimes we have to scan documents due to the nature of our work/studies. 

However this is not a dedicated photograph scanner, I tested the scanning on a few old photos of mine, the scanned results were decent, not as sharp and accurate. 

Thoughts and Views

The PIXMA G670 printer is a multi-purpose 3-in-1 photography and home printer. This printer is catered for photography and creative enthusiasts who wish to print more photographs or do creative media works in the comfort of their home/SOHO/small office setup. 

This printer is just as ideal for home usage, small office home office, it’s pretty compact and not too big in size. It’s also ideal for small business owners, students and family with children.

For photography enthusiasts, I reckon that you would like the vivid colours from the photo prints, as well as the B&W photo prints too.

You can print photo gifts for your family, loved ones, relatives and friends, from different Canon print paper  media such as magnetic photo paper, to 4R to A4 print paper sizes. Although we are living in a digital media world whereby we are viewing a lot of photos online and on social media platforms, when you print out as a photo print gift, they would like it a lot, holding and viewing a physical photography print artwork.

In the course of my PIXMA G670 printer review, I printed a number of my favourite photography works and priceless memories with different group of family, relatives and friends. When I gave them my photography prints as gifts, I was very happy to see my photography works being appreciated. Their happy and delighted faces of my family, relatives and friends when they received my photography prints never fail to brighten me up too!

Do explore other creative print media options by Canon! They can provide you fun family bonding time over printing photographs, art and craft work such as photo stickers, removable photo stickers, dark fabric iron-on transfers and light fabric iron-on transfers. 

Looking for a multi-purpose home and photography printer that can be fun and creative as well as for studies/SOHO/small office work? Do check out this PIXMA G670 printer!  

I would like to thank Canon Singapore for the opportunity to review the PIXMA G670 printer.

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Return of Printing Photographs

During the days when I started learning photography in the 80s, it was analogue film photography, printing photographs was a natural process since we can’t view our photos on the LCD screen of the camera or even on our smartphones (technology at that point in time wasn’t that advanced as of today).  I reckon it nearly became a form of lost art for a period of time.

From printing photographs from my film photography days to stopping it for a period of time due to the rise of digital and smartphone photography, I slowly returned back to printing photographs, moving from 4R to A4, A3 (with my Canon PIXMA Pro 10) and finally publishing/printing my first photo book, in 2015 titled, “Hokkaido 2014”, a black and white landscapes photo book.

As everything gets too social media, facebook, instagramable, internet and technology connected, people started to wanting to slow things down a bit and cherishing the things around them, that probably helps to explain the return of analogue cameras and film photography, thus also helping to bring back printing photographs again.

Pay It Forward and Pass It On – The love, fun and joy of printing, sharing and giving photographs

Prior to publishing and releasing my Hokkaido 2014 photo book in June 2015, I wrote and publish an article in February 2015 on “Why we should go back to printing photographs”. In this modern world of digital and smartphone photography, the art, the love and the joy of printing photographs had dropped significantly. I went through this phase as well before I managed to rediscover the art, love, fun and joy of printing photographs again.

I would try to share and loan out this Canon Mini Photo Printer to my relatives and friends whenever possible, for them to try out, to Pay It Forward and Pass It On, and hope they would also do the same, to Pay It Forward and Pass It On, the the art, the love and the joy of printing photographs with the Canon Mini Photo Printer, down the road.

I hope that with my Canon Mini Photo Printer, I can share more joy and fun, spreading friendship and community to my friends or during my travel adventures, giving friends and people a priceless moment and memory on the mini photo paper. Follow me on my Instagram,Facebook Pageand photography and travel website/blog, I would share more beautiful memories and stories with my photography and stories with the Canon Mini Photo Printer. If you are keen on the Canon Mini Photo Printer, you can check them out at the Canon E-Shop!

Follow Me on my Canon Mini Photo Prints Adventures!

Pairing the Canon Mini Photo Printer with my Canon EOS 1DX Mark II, the story continues. Beyond printing mini photo prints for myself, or printing photos as gifts for friends and travel memories for the people that I meet along the way, I am letting my creativity flow, from Canon mini photo prints, sticking the photos and journaling it down on my Travelers Notebook passport, to the idea of self-printing my own photography / travel zines with Canon mini photo prints.

Come onboard and follow me on my Canon Mini Photo Prints Adventures!

Thank you Canon Singapore for seeding me with this Canon Mini Photo Printer.

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Canon views the photography printing segment as an integral part of their eco-system, from the input (taking photos with cameras) to the output (printing phots). During my visit to Canon EXPO 2016 Shanghai, I learned more about Canon’s next Wave and Trends, with printing being an integral part of Canon’s solutions and provisions to make them have a holistic eco-system for photographers. From the top end, professional photography printers to home use office/photography printers, right now, Canon has launched a new Canon Mini Photo Printer that would ideally suit both leisure and serious photographers, for daily usage and travel!

Let me share more information and details on the new Canon Mini Photo Printer:

“In today’s world, photos of special moments tend to stay in our social media feed. At Canon, we want to challenge that by encouraging spontaneity through the Canon Mini Photo Printer’s ultra-compact nature. Sharing print photos with friends and family can now be immediate,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. “Testament to Canon’s promise to provide innovative products for different lifestyle needs, the Canon Mini Photo Printer reinvigorates the power of print by bringing these memories to life with the ease of a click.”

Inkless Photo and Sticker Printing

The Canon Mini Photo printer harnesses ZINK Zero Ink Technology, a revolutionary dry-printing technology that enables printing in colour without the use of ink cartridges. The glossy photo prints are smudge-proof and scratch-resistant, with a peel-and-stick reverse side that adheres effortlessly to the back of smartphones, laptops, or just about any smooth surface. 

Portable, Mobile and Prints Wirelessly

Weighing a mere 160g, the Canon Mini Photo Printer is light and compact enough to fit into most pockets, purses, and jackets easily. Designed with a built-in battery, the Canon Mini Photo Printer will print up to 20 photos when fully charged. Printing photos from a smartphone is a breeze as users can simply activate Bluetooth pairing with a button located at the side of the Canon Mini Photo Printer.

Experience the Unbridled Fun of Printing

Through the Canon Mini Print app[1], users can explore endless creative possibilities. Featuring an extensive library of photo-editing tools, creative filters, photo frames, creative stamps, and text boxes, users can add a personal touch to enhance snapshots. To up the fun factor, there are also options such as augmented reality (AR), face distortion and image doodling right before printing. Users can either snap a photo through the in-app camera or retrieve the photos from a variety of online platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive, and Dropbox.

Beyond the 2” x 3” print, there are options to create collage prints of up to four images, and even a tile print feature which allows you to split a single image into four or nine prints to create your personalised jigsaw puzzle.

Special Collaboration with Tokidoki

With every purchase of the Canon Mini Photo Printer, you will be entitled to a special bundle of Tokidoki premiums, which includes a special edition Tokidoki pouch, lanyard, charm and printer body stickers. In addition, from now till 31 December 2018, take home a special edition Tokidoki denim tote bag. The special edition Tokidoki bundle and denim tote bag are valued at $98.

Pricing and Availability

The Canon Mini Photo Printer is now available at all Canon authorized dealers.

Model Number		Retail Price (S$)
PV-123	• Printer body (Rose Gold, Mint Green, Slate Grey) • 1 pack of ZINK Photo Paper (10 sheets) • Micro USB charging cable	189
ZP-2030-20	• 1 pack of ZINK Photo Paper (20 sheets)	15

Product Specifications

[1]Mini Photo Print app is free for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and is compatible with Android 5.1 and iOS 10, as well as updates that follow.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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