Every Photographer NEEDS a Canon Selphy! (For real...)

[@meatbyproducts]

I have used other small portable printers and they are great to have. I travel the world as a photographer and give out physical pictures to locals and they are so happy, and I come back the next day the people are way more responsive to you taking photos even if they don't get one in return. They take you to places others don't see, or are open to talk. When in Iraq I gave Iraqi soldiers pictures of them in uniform on duty. One of the guys told me a few days later his mother loved the print and he was so grateful for something to give a deeper connection to his family, his mother and wife made me one of my favorite meals and a big hug. Never underestimate the power of a physical photo.

[@NielsdeKemp]

Amazing!

[@norb4152]

Made the same experience in Thailand after getting an Instax printer on a whim! People are sooo happy

[@meatbyproducts]

@@norb4152 crazy th3 impact you can make with a good photo printed out.

[@Jones5121]

I got a Selphy CP1000 (most basic model but same printing engine) for christmas and I absolutely agree with this video. I collect vintage cameras and having your own photos in physical form is something else from viewing them on a screen.

[@silvatongueentertainment1950]

How is it, does it produce good colors and the quality of the photos how is it?

[@MsHannahHT]

Thank you for this comment. My local store only has the CP1000 and at a discount 😅

[@jessicaperalta-robertson5224]

Such a positive video. Thank you, Niels, keep creating great content.

[@IgnacioCuriel]

Having a printout of a charming photo in your hands is never the same experience as seeing it on a screen, worse if you see it in a small screen, like a smartphone's

[@1970rsc]

I disagree - a phone is backlit so pictures always look brighter and more vibrant. If you have a large phone or a small tablet, photos are 10x better than prints of the same size.

[@RegrinderAlert]

@@1970rscBad take. It’s like saying future AI generated images will be better than real images just because their quality has no physical limits 😂 A photo needs to be printed, period.

[@1970rsc]

@@RegrinderAlert no you’re misunderstanding. It’s like saying looking at an AI image on a screen looks better than an AI image printed up because of better lighting. I’m saying any image (other than one that’s completely black) looks better on a screen versus printed up because of the lighting.

[@RegrinderAlert]

@ The fact that it is displayed on a medium not exclusively made for displaying pictures is the main issue. And reality is not backlit either. Displays render images unrealistically when too bright. And when they are not too bright it looks the same as (glossy) paper. Resolution of a print is also way higher than anything digital.

[@1970rsc]

@@RegrinderAlert ok

[@missychan63]

I have the same printer and absolutely love it! When the grandkids and I spend the day together we can come back to the house and immediately print photos of the day and make a scrapbook page before they go home. 😊

[@FreakAzoiyd]

Plus for Weddings (or party's or whatever) you can print photos of the couple or brides maids and use them in your next shots. This could be a really cool gimmick 🙂 Especially when you have a cool location

[@FreakAzoiyd]

Btw I was thinking about getting this one for my own wedding and for the yearly family meetings with lots of kids. I think the kids would love this so much

[@misstracee]

I purchased this today because of this recommendation. Thank you! I am having a lot of fun printing out photos that deserve to be at least on my fridge.

[@sebastianconstantin5176]

how much battery last? for how many photos?

[@sebastianconstantin5176]

it needs to be conected to electricity source to print?

[@missychan63]

​@@sebastianconstantin5176Yes, you either have to plug it in to the wall or you can purchase a separate battery pack for it.

[@josephsintum1292]

Thanks for the recommendation, I will get this for my next event shoot

[@JeffCreates]

I love the concept, but just a word of warning. We had the CP1300 and when it worked it was fantastic...but getting it to connect or even recognise what size paper we had in the machine just became ludicrously expensive with all the failed prints and time wasted. Maybe they've got the pretty major kinks ironed out with the 1500.

[@FinnishSuperSomebody]

Today I got Canon R50 camera and noticed that there is direct print possibility. Had to test it with my Selphy CP1300 with "Direct Link" or whatever it was called, printer was set as a WIFI-hotspot or so, then on Canon R50 camera I was able to select that printer and then I was able to print photos directly from camera with Selphy CP1300 without need to use cellphone either. I tested with two photos and both worked well but I got white border around them, might be because of aspect ratio of the photos in my camera or some settings, didn't checked but this was cool feature :)

[@thomaschipman]

i prefer the instax printers for when i'm out and about and shooting with the possibility of handing out prints; i usually have either the square format or the wide format printer in my bag. for in the studio and events, i have a hiti p510s which does dye sub prints up to 6x8" (152 x 203 mm). i definitely agree about versatility of these kinds of printers and people just love getting instant prints. i'll always advocate for printing your work; big prints, small prints, doesn't matter. just having your images in a tangible form can completely change your perspective.

[@NielsdeKemp]

I agree! How do you like the print quality from the Instax?

[@thomaschipman]

@@NielsdeKemp the instax prints definitely have more of an analog feel to them, but their print quality is sufficient for their size. the dye sub prints are higher resolution, but can feel too digital, so i typically adjust them to taste as i prefer the less sharp feel of film. with regard to the matte finish, dye sub printers usually overlay a matte sheet on the last pass, after the color passes. on the hiti, the result is pretty good. it is a shame that canon's variant doesn't do this very well.

[@NielsdeKemp]

@@thomaschipman thanks for the info Thomas! 🙏

[@39zack]

@@thomaschipman is not the intax an film type and not an print? The problem I have with all dye sub printers is the big waste of plastic as each cart must have 3 colors per print even if one color is hardly used. How is the waste of the intax carts?

[@thomaschipman]

@@39zack the instax printers use the same film as the cameras. the digital image is projected onto the film and then the film is processed identically to how it would be handled in camera

[@CosmicOwlChild]

Yes I got a cp1500 from my work rewards and MAKE SURE YOU GET RP-108 that’s 2 carts for 108 prints. That’s 56 prints per cart. And there is other prints that bring 3 carts. Which seems you’ll get more prints but no. It’s Less prints that’s 36 prints per cart not worth it again GET RP-108 not the KR-108 or whatever. Side note. You can only put 18 prints at a time in the tray. Don’t have to count them they come packaged in 18 divided in 6 packets. That equals 108

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thanks!

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Yep, I have Epson R3800 but Not used for few years and nozzle is totally clogged and it is probably impossible to fix it. And I really like the idea Print photo "Whenever I want" This things does not dry up nozzles like inkjet I believe! I want one! Thanks for the video!

[@NielsdeKemp]

A lot of people will have that same problem. I think that’s a big benefits of this printer, it’s always ready to go. Even if you haven’t used it for a while. 👍

[@FinnishSuperSomebody]

I have Selphy CP1300, once I had issue that it didn't took the paper after maaaany months without usage, but then I just cleaned the roll what takes the photo and it has been good as a new after that again :) No color issues or whatsoever.

[@chris_jorge]

And when it’s easy to print, you’re more likely to print . Love the rec mate!

[@franksfiddle9031]

Was looking at the CP1000 today ... think I'll go with your advice here. New photographer and I'm already tired of not actually seeing the photos I'm taking ... ih and, new subscriber ... you're a fun fella. Cheers, Mike 👍

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thanks Mike!

[@thewho9112]

I bought a pair of canon selphy printers with batteries for events a number of years ago, used them a few times. But, print media now discontinued. So if you buy, don't assume you can get the print media in the future.

[@c.augustin]

"Glossy" or "matte" is not the paper - it is the structure (or lack of structure) of the protective coating. The 4th run through the printer, as only CMY are used, is this coating, and it is always glossy (and therefor needs this pattern to become more matte). I'm fine with glossy, it is also a better protection …

[@EPeltzer]

Agree about having a fast 4x6 in print in hand, so useful. Though personally I'm sold on the Ecotank printer, super fast, super cheap per photo, glossies are stunning, large, small, dedicated paper tray for 4x6 in paper, mine also prints large super A3 13x19in. Can print wirelessly from a phone. A lot of photographers go for a big fancy multi cartridge pigment inkjet, only to find that it constantly clogs and ink cartridges are really expensive and always running out. So then they get a simple little Selphy like this to take that pain away. I switched from this strategy. With the eco tank if I have the slightest desire for a print I just go do it because it's so cheap and fast it always works and it never clogs and if the ink ever gets low which it hardly ever does you squirt a little more ink from a bottle into the tank. Sure if you need a small portable device like this on a shoot then that's an advantage. But in all other cases give me the eco tank.

[@BABiFun]

Agree, if one needs a small and portable printer then this is fine, but for all else - the usual inkjet printer is a better option

[@arunmoras7592]

Your energy is infectious! :)

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thank you!

[@EinfachDeluxeAbenteuer]

I have the small SELPHY Printer and love them. Never known there is a bigger one! Thanks! 😀

[@pankist]

Such a great and valuable video, my friend! You deserve more! Keep up with the great content. You are unique.

[@NielsdeKemp]

@@pankist thanks Andrew! 😃

[@NjahTobias]

A very nice printer. it prints only 4x6 picture sizes. I wish to know if there is a canon selphy that can print a paper size 13x18

[@missychan63]

The whole idea behind the selphy is to print selfies... 4x6 selfies.

[@buzyguys9939]

Nice video, in the app you can also print directly a QR code to direct people to your website/shop/album (if you don't have a business card ; -)

[@NielsdeKemp]

That’s awesome, didn’t find that feature yet! 🙏

[@buzyguys9939]

​@@NielsdeKempif you have selected a photo it is an option if you scroll to the right just like the overcoat option

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

My Selphy CP-1300 has served me well. Most people like to get the print -or two. After the latest OSx upgrade it wants a cable. No big deal.

[@KingBusola]

I love how he says "if you are a normal person" you use centimeters lmao 😅

[@NielsdeKemp]

Damn right, that’s the right way! 😉

[@ricardopadilla9389]

I felt that…

[@Luggruff]

I love how you think not using centimeters is normal, considering only two countries in the entire world use imperial measurements. Ahh, the American educational system

[@aussiegruber86]

Actually schools and universities use cm and everyone in the real world uses millimeters.

[@c.augustin]

@@aussiegruber86 Here in Germany we use millimeters, centimeters, meters and kilometers daily, depending on size and convenience. Decimeters are rather rare in everyday use, though. Would've been easier to adopt if the inch would've been defined as exactly 25 mm = 2.5 cm = 1/4 dm = 1/40 m etc. - because sometimes inches and feet *are* nice to use … well, it was decided to go with 25.4 mm …

[@Uniqdna]

I bought a celphy like 10 years ago don’t remember the model number but it’s the older version of the 1300. It’s awesome for fun printouts during parties and family events

[@dogma_Jo]

You convinced me to get one, it's a good solution for the things that you listed. Some things to note, when printing over the PC, it won't apply any changes, that's why there are only firmware updates & no drivers. Still trying to figure it out, but usually my pictures are darker than on my screen(s), I have a calibrated monitor for photo editing, others did mention that as well. Maybe someone has a solution. Thanks.

[@VDVM.MRNGSTR]

I love the *fashion photo shoot* idea!

[@WilderNW]

I’m getting a Canon Pro-4600 (44” printer). I want one of these so bad and am more excited thinking about this little printer than the pro-4600. I’m sure the quality is nowhere near the same but this is so dang cool.

[@cybernetix86]

Couple years ago, I bought a CP800, and I made good money out of it. It was very basic compared to this one but it's basically the same thing. It's great but it's not perfect. The black & white are blueish, and it's not as fast as you'd want it to. It's about 40-50 seconds per pictures. Also, if you get a dust particles on the paper while it's doing it's thing, you will see some funny colors on the picture. For the price it's a no brainer but I'd love to get a inkjet version with the same dimension.

[@zontai]

I have a CP1300 and is truly one of the most incredible things I got for hundred bucks.

[@FelipeBudinich]

I've had ot for years, so it's a good investment too

[@benja1378]

Each of your photos costs at least 29 cents in ink 😂 not so affordable, is it?

[@RegrinderAlert]

@@benja1378That’s dirt cheap.

[@MrLeafsta]

Nice video, I used to have an old sagem easy photo printer which was decent but the carts are no longer available, so I opted for a cannon selphy and it's great. You cannot beat having the photo in your hand rather than looking at the phone, computer etc. deffo recommend them. I picked up the selphy printer for 20 GBP, boxed new. A good purchase.

[@domenicpronesti8413]

Great video - honest and to the point! 👌👌

[@Angel-td9yk]

I have this printer and I LOVE it. I use it all the time but I'm thinking about getting rid of it because the ink and paper is getting expensive. It's now $54 CAD per pack but I can go to Staples or something to print for $0.19/each so it's more than double the cost

[@milouschmidt]

Great content I am happy to have decided buying this printer. Thank you ❤

[@-Gothicgirl-]

It doesnt print Black! It's a clear protection layer over the 3 others

[@Luggruff]

Seeing the review videos of this printer, it doesn't matter, as the blacks comes out black anyways.

[@norabenlahssen522]

Ik denk dat ik hem ga kopen om foto’s in mijn journal te plakken. En ik heb ook enkele leuke creatieve ideeën in mijn hoofd zoals een avonturenboek

[@NielsdeKemp]

Nice! 🔥

[@nhdjoseywales]

Reminds me of my first printer. An okidata color printer that used a ribbon with sequential color sections

[@patrickk908]

Haha just packed my old cp910 out of the shelf as I saw this videos! Really great actually since I got more professional into photography I think I can use it for my clients. To get the most accurate colors I take the first filter which gives more saturation.

[@lolkthnxbai]

This seems cool, id probably write my information on the back so it can also be a calling card when doing some public or event shoots.

[@Jupiture00]

Love your enthusiasm, you sold it me!

[@James_Distefano]

I love the improved audio quality. Great video, hilarious ending 😭😂😭😂😭😂😊

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thanks James! Appreciate that 😃🙏

[@collegeinvestor7095]

There is also the Fuji mini printers, which use the same cartridge that the popular retro Polaroid camera, which means you’ll always find cartridges of Polaroids to use. And prints from an app as well

[@NielsdeKemp]

Yes, different printing process and paper though, these photos are much thinner. But the fujis are nice as well!

[@Dododo1295]

Niels, the timing of this video is so uncanny, I was just starting to look at cheaper at home printing methods to start sequencing projects and to make small prints i can carry with me or put around my home. thanks for the content :)

[@NielsdeKemp]

That’s great! Excellent timing 😃

[@user-bh6bv8xu3v]

I tried to click the thumb up more then one time during this video 😂😂 but was already clicked from the first minute of it Very well done man 👍🏼 useful and fun to watch

[@TechWithBruno]

Great video, gonna give a look in the used market!

[@Sg_aviation]

im have a cp600 and even though its super old it still works very well

[@orogin1]

Hi Niels, I'm looking into buying this. But how would you say the blackness is, and how is the neutrality when printing black and white images?

[@miikana]

I really enjoyed this video I have an older version of the canon selphy and I was able to get a battery so that I can take this with me on the go, although I also have the charger with me, it's not permanently set up in my home, I wish I had the space, but I really like this printer, I agree wish they had matte paper, also a photographer uses it for school photo's to have someone write the names down on site. I enjoyed the humour in this video. thank you for the video! Unsure why I was here - maybe I thought about upgrading as I've had the older version for awhile. Also I like the idea this is bluetooth rather than wifi like my printer so maybe it's worth the the upgrade.

[@cutesammie]

Haha. Funny guy. I love this review and I just ordered one few minutes ago. Thanks

[@NielsdeKemp]

How do you like it?

[@scortius9875]

Hi Niels de Kemp ! Thanks for the video. However, nobody seems to mention aspect ratio one takes their photos in, and how that translates to the output of this printer. It seems logical that you would need to resize every photo you wanted to print to fit the 6x4 output of this mac hine. This is tedious and would effect how you see the image, which is obviously not what you want, or you would have shot in that 3 : 2 ratio in the first place. I can't think of one photo I have taken at that ratio. Just sayin' ... Cheers and thanks again !

[@Valleedbrume]

I actually bought one based on your review.Thx

[@andreamaddaluno1500]

Subscribed :D u deserve a lot more follower and likes u are one of the best, fast talk, funny, this video of 7minutes seemed 1 minute but u said literally everything i wanted to know including professional printing (i already knew it was expensive) even the name of your printer lmao. Anyway as a semi professional photographer (i m at starting from some year, i m 23) : first, i made that count too. And 0,25 cent is really the same price of printing in a lab in Italy (at max 0,20?) so i could actually print photos from myself if they are not so much. Second the amount of thing u can do with a portable printer is crazy. 10x15 is not that big but is the minimum really decent so it s ok. I would prefer 13x18 like old prints but np. i will buy it 100%

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@misterdude28]

What an awesome video. Very helpful. Do you have a link to purchase from so you can get a commission from the sale?

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

I have one and they are a fun and handy little printer.

[@NielsdeKemp]

I agree 🙏

[@Cleverconveyence]

Question: can you make it automatically add a quarter inch white border

[@NielsdeKemp]

Not sure if it’s a quarter inch, but yeah. Auto white or black border is just a click of a button 🔥

[@juliuswestercappel402]

Mooi review man😊 helemaal compleet. 👌🏽😊 waar zit je ergens in Nederland?

[@mary_viiolin8682]

I have a Canon Selphy QX10( which is smaller and portable) but I have bought this tips of film and paper, do you think it will work with my printer ?

[@PhotoJohn80]

The black and white photos look like they have some odd color cast to them. Not truly black and white?

[@PumaM90]

0:51 i always thought about it that way too

[@priyeshkara9842]

If youndont have that paper casette its impossible to print my one i got from ebay cp1300 didnt come witj one so i had to order from ebay

[@HwL01]

The print quality was nice, but after a while the printer usually breaks down. It just won't move even though it is connected.

[@Leberkasbepi]

The color black doesent exist in this printer types. It generates it just from mixing the other colors.

[@whereismymind495]

thnks for your advice in my country cp 1000 disponible what do you think ?

[@ana6026]

Can it print 2x3 ? Or make it to where you can 2 2x3 pics ?

[@jdg_be]

Geweldig die Nederlandanse tussenvoeging, love van jullie zuiderburen!

[@Dj_Akey]

Can I paper my walls with it😅... Nice funny vid, the printer is a must have, on my list. First i was looking for g550 650 but I've times, not using a printer, with that in mind, keeping the selphy for 6 month without printing should be no proplem, with ink models it is. Greetings from Germany

[@lukemerrill1272]

Great! Thanks Niels.

[@A1Bokeh]

How do you feel this compared to the liene?

[@rimgaudasbudrys1993]

Where i cant get drivers for cp 1500 (windows)? Because without drivers, printer doesnt work properly... Also, can i print straight from Canon R6 mK ii , because i cant find how to do it...

[@ayooluwakolawole]

Is the other side of the paper matte?

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

Apparently the CP1500 has features removed and people say the CP1300 is the better printer.

[@iandico]

Just bought this printer and wow ❤

[@pwolkowicki]

The app asks you for your GPS location what is outrageous!!! >:(

[@enqi7820]

Are the sticker labels waterproof?

[@gamebuster800]

My Epson Ecotank can print at 1/6th the price of that thing. I know, because I own a selphy. The ink/paper is just too expensive.

[@sumdood2035]

Question. Do the full size commercial photo printers use dye sublimation or ink?

[@NielsdeKemp]

Ink!

[@thesageofmen]

Is there an alternative for matte?

[@chipmunkhunt]

I have the CP1300. I like it a lot.

[@Merdian1988]

Does this work with EOS 6D mark II?

[@washedtoohot]

Haha!!! I heard that. Lekker kort indeed. Nice vid. Full of personality. 👏

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thanks! 😃😃

[@NoHope-WhatSoEver]

Can you use it without an app

[@Barrrt]

Goed verhaal. Lekker kort. Thanks for the tip and I appreciate the dutch humor.

[@Barrrt]

By the way I'm serious about the 'lekker kort'. The 7 minutes made me click, knowing there would be no bloat. Not disappointed!

[@whatisiswhatable]

How does it compare the Leine?

[@zaks7]

How about color accuracy? I have an older cp500 canon selphy and the skin tones are totally off. I wonder if the newer models are more accurate, or maybe i should fish out a proofing icc...

[@-Gothicgirl-]

Even the cp1500 use the same cartridge as the cp500. There are a newer white card that holds more ink. Perhaps your settings on the 500 are off because it should print correct

[@zaks7]

@@-Gothicgirl- Any tips on how to fix it?

[@YaStarz]

They should hire you to make their ad. I think Ill buy one of those.

[@maartengaat8718]

Gebruikt op sportevenementen. Sporters gaven soms zelfs hun handtekening voor fans

[@MA-dd9dd]

Great video ! Thank you

[@SV-nameless]

Your video help me make a decision thank you very much

[@belvoyt5571]

Hello, is it compatible with my camera nikon d5500?

[@NovaTheWhite]

Use your sd card so yes!

[@DiogoNevesDN]

I'll definitely get one to me

[@icanfly5964]

Great video!

[@malteplath]

I'm sold! Not least because my current printer sucks...

[@zfilmscl]

1:57 you deserve 1 million subs just because this quote 😂

[@ajameslee]

Nice video!

[@NielsdeKemp]

Thanks!

[@kennixox262]

Wish there was an 8x10 model.

[@ConcealedWeapon]

With Canon photo products is the other way around, the smaller the number the higher the tier.

[@tasd5673]

We’re can I get a battery from for this

[@NielsdeKemp]

You can buy it online

[@djdud132]

I just bought a selphy square to find out there's NO PAPER/INK FOR SALE ANYWHERE does this suffer from the same bs?

[@NielsdeKemp]

Nope

[@Nick-bj5pb]

CVS prints 4x6 at 23 cents

[@NielsdeKemp]

So about the same price!

[@bitsandblocks7826]

You can get 6x4 prints way cheaper from a lab (especially if ordering many) that's not really the point of the Selphy. I'm now on my 2nd one (CP1300) it's about the convenience of having instant access to an instant print at a reasonable cost and minimum fuss. My original one still works was just so old I can't get software for it to run on my latest devices. I get large prints made at the lab, being able to proof reduces waste and gives a better idea of what my image edits will look like on paper vs the screen. With the Selphy far more of my images find their way to paper and that's a good thing.

[@Nick-bj5pb]

makes sense ty @@bitsandblocks7826