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 Great Printer December 6, 2001
S. Ulrich (Arlington, Tx. United States)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I have used a number of different printers to get as close to photo quality output as possible.(Epson Photo, Alps and HP) This printer is however in a different class when it comes to printing snap shots in a 4x6 format. You cannot tell the difference from 35mm prints sent to be developed and the output of this printer. (except you can edit these before you print them and print only what you want)
This is a great photo printer and the paper is now available any number of places.
Excellent, DURABLE prints! July 24, 2002
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
This is one excellent little printer. Don't let the people below who slammed the printer influence you. One guy was clearly out in the weeds, expecting the printer to read cds from his mavica when it's obvious just looking at it that there's no CD slot!Anyway, the prints from this printer are detailed, saturated, and REALLY glossy. Don't let the 403 DPI rating fool you, it means nothing when comparing to an inkjet. The average joe on the street won't be able to tell the Sony's prints from a 35mm print when printed from a 2MP or better camera. The only negative thing I can say about the prints is that the red level seems just a tad high, which can make fair skinned people (like my family) look a little pinkish. Easily correctable with photo software though. Oh, and I guess I'm not overly impressed with the optional "matte" finish that the printer can produce. It just looks like a bunch of dots in the clear overcoat. For what it's worth, I gave the same picture from my camera to 2 friends - one with the DPP-SV55, and another with the HP Photosmart 100. The HP compared better than I thought it would, but both my wife and I could see slight "banding" even though it was printed on the glossy HP 4x6 photo paper. The HP had a slightly "cool" color to it (tad too much blue), but as with the Sony's "warm" tint, that can be corrected with software. To the HP's credit, details were better preserved in the dark areas of the picture than in the Sony. (better shadow details) I'm using the printer with win 98 (I don't expect to use it standalone with a tv much, though it will be handy on family vacations) so I can't speak to the win XP compatibility. The camera I'm using it with is a DSC-P50 2MP. If you look around on the net, you can generally find the paper/ribbon pack for around half of what the typical retail is. This brings the consumable price per print inline with what you pay at online photo finishers, except that you have the control over the prints in your hands with instant gratification! The SV55 uses the same print packs as the SV77 and SV88 (new in early `02) so the supplies should be available for a good long time.
Great investment March 22, 2002
Lordgar (Kansas)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
It took me a long time to decide what photo printer to get. After tons of research, I decided to go with the Sony DPPSV55 and I'm totally impressed and happy with the decision I made. The quality of the photos exceeded my expectations and the features are extremely easy to use and navigate and I don't need a computer. I just hooked it up to my TV and I was ready to go. The paper is a little pricey, but for me it's much cheaper than the photo lab. Unlike the lab, I'm in control of what photos I want, how many of each I want, and when I want them. Totally convenient for people like myself that aren't the world's best photographers. But what totally won me over is the dye-sublimation technology with the coating that enables the photos to last much longer and are more durable than the inkjet photos. When I take pictures of friends and family, I would like the photos to last forever. Sony made that possible. Only downside, not that it really bothers me, is the availability of paper at this time since the technology is pretty new. Few places carry it from where I live and right now they are all sold out. I've been ordering mine online through Sony's website. Other than that, no complaints. If you are looking for high quality 4x6 photos at a reasonable price and want your photos to last a lifetime, this is the printer of choice.
ink sublimination printer June 27, 2002
Michelle Proscia (Bronx, NY United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Easy to use! The picture color is absolutely incredible! I have a Canon S330 and printed straight from Memory Card (you'll need the adapter) and the pictures are vibrant. I would guess that depending upon your camera resolution will determine the clarity of your pics. I have 2.1 pixels and the quality and clarity is incredible. There are several possibilities to print with this thing, so you re not limited. I love it. It's small enough to transport if you wanted to...then you can print out high quality pictures anywhere.
Sony Digital Photo Printer March 15, 2002
James D. Lytthans (Southern California, USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Few products have been as excellent as Sony's DPPSV55. I purchased mine about seven months ago and, after overcoming the chronic shortage of printing supplies, have really enjoyed the product. The prints are better than photolab quality, because I can enhance them with my photo programs. The installation was flawless on my three computers, running Win98SE, WinME, and WinXP. Some of the other reviewers complained of installation problems. Why, I don't know.All the computers see the Sony as a removal HD, so I can actually load MP3 files to my Memory Sticks, Smart Media, or whatever, through the printer. No extra USB dongle! I also like being able to print photos without the computer. Several on-line sources sell the 4X6 paper for about $[money] a 25-pack, much less than the MSRP of $[money]. I haven't been to a photo lab in ages! Thanks, Sony......
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