Sony is getting ready to release two new lightweight photo printers with carrying handles built in—The DPP-FP70 and DPP-FP90 PictureStation photo printers.
"Our new personal printers bring the photo lab to you, whether you're out at a party or in the comfort of your home" said Kelly Davis, Sony Electronics' senior product manager for PictureStation. "Digital cameras have brought picture-taking into our daily lives and our PictureStation photo printers are designed to complement the camera’s ability to capture and share memories in the moment."
The printers allow users to preview and edit photos before printing with their built-in displays. The DPP-FP90 printer has a 3.6-inch LCD screen that can tilt and adjust for viewing preference and the DPP-FP70 model features a 2.5-inch built-in viewing screen.
Both photo printers offer the Auto Touch-up feature that Sony claims is supposed to correct common picture problems like exposure, focus and red-eye.
Sony is also introducing the superimpose mode in both of these printers. This helps personalize photos by superimposing messages onto the snaps. Pre-set phrases, such as "happy birthday", "thank you" and "congratulations" are a few. The placement and color of the superimposed text can be customized by using the cursor buttons on the printers.
All PictureStation photo printers use dye-sublimation technology. Prints are sealed with SuperCoat 2 laminate, a durable coating that protects photos from fading and makes them resistant to water, heat and fingerprints.
Printing with the DPP-FP90 and DPP-FP70 photo printers costs approximately Rs. 12 (29 cents) per print. Sony offers several print packs of paper to fit most photo-printing needs.
The DPP-FP90 and DPP-FP70 printers will be available in March in the US for about Rs. 8,800 ($200) and Rs. 6,600 ($150), respectively. The SVM- F40P, -F80P and the F120P print packs are available for Rs. 440 ($20), Rs. 1320 ($30) and Rs. 1540 ($35), respectively.
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