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09/28/2002 02:11:20 AM · #1 |
I have a Fujifilm MX-1200. It is a 1.3 megapixel camera that can shoot both 800 x 600 or 1280 x 960. I also need a printer (but not just for printing photos). I need a printer for all around purpose and am looking at the Canon S750.
1. I want to know if anybody has any experience with that printer. How good are the pictures? I understand it is not a photo printer, but I am not looking for the greatest quality. I just need something that can give me a more than average quality photo.
2. With the camera, will it be enough to print out on 4 x 6 pictures?
Thanks in advance. |
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09/28/2002 05:12:31 AM · #2 |
Maybe this thread will help you out.
Linda
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09/28/2002 10:08:12 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by EVelasco:
I have a Fujifilm MX-1200. It is a 1.3 megapixel camera that can shoot both 800 x 600 or 1280 x 960. I also need a printer (but not just for printing photos). I need a printer for all around purpose and am looking at the Canon S750.
A 1.3 MP camera isn't, as you probably guessed, going to yield the greatest results for printing... so unless you have future plans of upgrading cameras, I wouldn't go too high end on a printer. You'll probably find that even at 4x6 your prints will wind up being just a little bit pixelated.
I have an HP Photosmart 1100 that I love for photos. It was only $199 when we got it earlier this year, and I know that there are newer versions of it for about the same price. It would probably still do a reasonable justice to your shots!
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09/28/2002 10:11:22 AM · #4 |
| Just as an FYI... I like to make prints at no lower than 300 dpi. For an image that's 1280 x 960, you can make a 300 dpi image at 3" x 4". You could make a 6" x 4" image at 200 dpi, which will still be reasonably good. |
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09/28/2002 10:15:27 AM · #5 |
I have a 99$ epson 820 and VERY happy with it.
The quality of th print will depend on the camera as well.
With my canon s30 I got a very good 8x10 of a 1024x768 picture.
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09/28/2002 03:07:05 PM · #6 |
Cannon has a good reputation for printers. I have had Espons, and while the print quality is good, I have had calibrations problems, and software problems.
At 1280x960, you should be able to get nice 4x6 prints. For most inkjets, anything above 233 dpi does not make a difference.
My current print is an HP 960c, it is not a "photo" printer either, but I think the pictures are just as good as prints from my Epson Photo 700. |
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09/28/2002 03:21:08 PM · #7 |
I've an Epson Photo 780 and an HP932C.
The Epson blows away the HP for printing photos - Just due to
the extra inks. This is especially obvious in skin-tones.
I use the HP daily for printing documents/ maps and that sort of
thing, and the Epson exclusively for photo printing. The Epson
cost $50.
The Epson also support borderless printing, which is excellent. Main
problem I've heard is ink clogging problems, but I haven't had any
issues at all in about 6 months of use. You do have to understand
colour management to get the best results, especially if you are going
to use the specialty papers, like 'colorlife' If you just use default
settings you'll get horrible results.
I've a web page with a comparison
And some high resolution scans
I made of the output to show how much better the Epson is.
* This message has been edited by the author on 9/28/2002 3:20:19 PM.
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09/29/2002 12:35:35 AM · #8 |
| All the things I've heard about canon's has been anything but encouraging. I've been in the market for a new printer myself. I have an HP932 and it does pretty well. What I've really been looking at is an HP5550. It's only about $150 so that's a plus. I've heard some good things about Epson 820, if you aren't doing a large quantity of printing. They're pretty much giving the darn things away nowadays, but the good paper and ink is fortune!! Good luck. |
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09/29/2002 08:10:20 AM · #9 |
The paper you use and the ink you use is what has the most effect on your prints...bar none.
I find that the differences of opinion people have on printers ...even the same printers...is due to the paper and ink combo's.
HP printers/inks seem to do about the best with Kodak papers. For people who have limited choices of paper (like I do) HP printers do very well with kodak paper although the black ink in HP printers stays plialbe a bit longer than most so care needs to be taking before putting the photos in a keep book.
Kodak papers don't seem to do as well with Epson printer/inks as the inks seems to sit on top of the paper a bit longer and may not penetrate properly. The same goes for Canon printer/inks.
Pay VERY close attention to recommendations of paper and ink combos for the best results. Just about all printers will provide very nice results if the right combo is reached.
I personally use a skanky old HP 842c with Kodak paper and get acceptable prints (good color and nice contrast are my criteria).
I am planning on moving to a large scale Epson to take advantage of the 6 ink systems and to print to 13 x 19 when I finally get my DSLR later this year.
Cheers :-) |
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09/29/2002 09:22:34 AM · #10 |
Hey hokie .. sounds like you have the plan of your dreams in mind right .. DSLR .. hou la la !!!! :-) WHat is your current target ?
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