Dubai, UAE, 25 November 2010 - Canon Middle East today unveils its new SELPHY compact photo printer, the SELPHY CP800, designed to make photo-lab quality printing at home quick and easy. Replacing the SELPHY CP780, the new model offers a number of improvements, boasting a slimmer and more stylish design, more creative features and improved usability.
The SELPHY CP800 is ideal for those looking for a convenient printer that delivers high quality images at the touch of a button. Simply select the image on the easy-to-view tilting LCD, select 'print' and it's ready to be shared 47 seconds[1] later. Available in sleek black or white colour variations, prints produced by the SELPHY CP800 can be made into personal photo albums for families to treasure. It also provides an attractive option for small businesses who want to offer on-the-spot ID Photos or instant photo printing services.
Convenient printing - whenever you need
Whether you're looking to create a special family album or instantly share photos with friends, the SELPHY CP800 quickly delivers premium quality prints directly from your camera, memory card, USB stick[2] or even a mobile phone[3]enabling instant output without the need for a computer.
The SELPHY CP800 prints a range of layouts and sizes, including postcard, L size[4] and credit card4. Get creative with built-in Shuffle layout print, which automatically arranges multiple pictures in an original, interesting way to produce great-looking montages - perfect for special gifts. You can even print your own ID photos at home with the dedicated ID Photo layout option.
Flawless photos for future generations
The SELPHY CP800 also comes packed with a range of clever, built-in features that adjust your pictures for the best prints automatically. Auto Image Optimize and Red-Eye Correction get rid of image defects, while a selectable Smooth Skin effect evens out skin tones for more flattering portraits - ensuring your portraits look flawless every time. The SELPHY CP800 also enables you to enjoy your photos for generations to come by applying a special protective coating which protects them from spills and splashes, ensuring they remain rich and vivid for up to 100 years when stored in an album.
SELPHY CP800 - key features:
- Stylish, ultra-compact photo printer
- 6.2cm (2.5") tilt LCD
- Prints in under 1 minute*
- Range of print sizes
- Auto Red-Eye Correction
- Print from memory card, camera and USB stick*
- 100 year prints*
- ID Photo layout
- Optional battery
- Software with voice guidance
*See specifications for details.
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About Canon Middle East
Canon Middle East, a subsidiary of Canon Europe, is the operational headquarters for Canon in the Middle East and North Africa and is based in Dubai, UAE.
Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon's tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.
Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realize their own passion for image.
Canon believes that considering the interests of society and the environment is an integral part of good business practice. This is embodied in its corporate philosophy Kyosei - 'To live and work together for the common good'.
Further information about Canon Middle East is available at: www.canon-me.com
For media enquiries, please contact:
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Munther Ayache
Canon Middle East
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e: munther.ayache @canon-me.com
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