14 DAY TRIAL // One thing's for sure about Canon: they never leave their customers waiting for new and improved products. And this policy is visible in the company's latest announcement, regarding the SELPHY ES2 compact photo printer, a device that builds upon the popular platform of the ES1 model, but adds some interesting and useful extra-features.
Thus, the SELPHY ES2 offers users new print functions, which allow them to personalize photos for a variety of creative needs, as they can choose from a selection of 16 different templates to frame postcard-sized photos. Additionally, the SELPHY ES2 compact photo printer features new clip art options that allow users to add illustrations to their photos (no less than nine different stamps to choose from). Moreover, the printer also offers select Image Effects, allowing users to soften the focus of photos, fade or soften the edges and also add star lights, which are bright points in the image that are stretched out into star-shaped lights.
Another interesting selling point of the SELPHY ES2 is represented by the enhanced photo correction options. Thus, the built-in Portrait Image Optimizer detects faces within a photo and helps to correct them for brightness and contrast automatically. Furthermore, the printer also features automatic red eye correction to help eliminate the dreaded "monster" look in photos.
The device also offers quite a high level of printing versatility, as it provides users a variety of paper types and photo styles to choose from, including 4 x 6 inch postcard-sized prints, 2 x 3 inch credit card-sized prints and even 4 x 6 inch black-and-white prints. Moreover, the printer includes a few user-friendly and intuitive control options, as for example the Easy-Scroll Wheel for a smooth transition between functions, as well as a three-inch, high-definition LCD screen that can be tilted upward for easy on-screen viewing. Furthermore, it incorporates the Easy Photo Pack system, which is a simple way to load paper and ink simultaneously with no mess or fuss, allowing users to simply pop the cartridge into place and print immediately after turning the power on.
"This printer is ideal for anyone who hopes to produce long-lasting images that include a personal touch," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "The SELPHY ES2 Compact Photo Printer offers advanced creative functions that are perfect for holiday photos and scrapbooks. With its unique design and simplicity, it is an attractive option for making great prints."
The Canon SELPHY ES2 compact photo printer will be available for an estimated selling price of $199.99, which is not that bad, taking into consideration the advanced editing and printing capabilities this thing can provide.
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