To anyone with a canon i9900 - DPChallenge Forums

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

02/24/2005 09:33:23 PM · #1

I was looking into buying the new Epson, but have heard mixed reviews about epson printers, and mostly good ones about this canon. What I would like to know is can this canon print straight 8x10 and 11x14 prints? Canon only sells 8 1/2 x 11, and 11x17 paper?? I didn't want to have to trim all my photos? Can I buy other manufacturers paper, and get the same quality I would with the canon paper? I would appreciate any input, or experiences with this printer?
My best!,
B

Message edited by author 2005-02-24 21:34:01.

Mary Ann Melton

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/24/2005 09:38:13 PM · #2

I just bought the Canon i9900. It prints borderless prints ( you can have a border) in a wide range of sizes. My first trial print was with a non Canon paper and it came out beautifully. I went with the i9900 after being with another photographer that prints regularly with Red River papers. The nice thing is you can print up to 13X19 - and the print quality is equal or better to what I was paying for at Wolf Camera. The inks are also rated for longevity and archival qualities.

Apple iPhone

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

02/24/2005 09:38:15 PM · #3

so far mine has pulled all kinds of paper through straight...

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

02/24/2005 09:44:13 PM · #4

I appreciate your feedback! I have heard wonderful things about it, but was a little scared about using another companies paper on it. I am a portrait photographer, and I am very quality conscious. I have been using a lab that prints my sheets on an older Epson, so I figure that these prints can only be better, and cost me less. What paper would you recommend? Red river I am not familiar with, but I need a good, photographic paper, lustre, or satin finish, with a good weight.
Thanks again.

Mary Ann Melton

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/24/2005 09:49:25 PM · #5

The lady I talked to is a portrait photography. She prints all her own shots and loves the Red River Papers. They have a wide variety of paper types. I haven't researched the prices, but they look good to me.

//www.redrivercatalog.com/

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

02/24/2005 09:52:32 PM · #6

Thanks Mary! I appreciate the feedback! I am gonna look that paper up.

Mary Ann Melton

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/24/2005 10:08:19 PM · #7

The main thing the manual that came with the printer said was to avoid postcards.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

02/24/2005 10:11:22 PM · #8

Not too many postcards printed here. Mostly 8 x 10 sheets. I cheked out that Red River Paper and It looks very nice! I am ordering my printer tomorrow, and will order some of that paper also. Its about half price of the canon version, and in the sizes I need. I do appreciate the suggestion!

sparkly

Nikon D300

02/24/2005 11:07:17 PM · #9

I've been thinking about getting this printer for a few weeks now. I just found it for cheaper than average, too :(

//www.pagecomputers.com/cgi-bin/page/B1327092.html?mv_arg=a

Message edited by author 2005-02-24 23:07:33.

utro

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/24/2005 11:25:20 PM · #10

i printed out the photo of myself within this photo (in two pieces, 13x19 each) on my canon i9900. It was my first print off of it and I loved the results.

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

02/24/2005 11:30:52 PM · #11

Awesome machine,I love it,beats any HP or Epson in price per print and quality IMHO !

gwphoto

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

02/25/2005 12:16:38 AM · #12

Get the Canon, hands down a great printer.. The 8 ink cartridges are a great benefit.