Canon i9900 Camera Compatibility

[dr8track]

I just purchased a Canon i9900 digtal photo printer. I have a SONY DSC 717 camera. I was wondering if anyone might happen to own both of these and whether you could tell me if the SONY is compatible for the direct connection to the Canon printer? I believe Canon refers to it as "Pict Bridge Compatible."

[FREELANCE2004]

im curios to see how you like this printer.im in the market .im looking at epson r800,2200,r300 and i9900.
do they have a print file on your 717.if so it should work.alot of older cameras dont have this feature.im not sure though,cant help on that.my D 70 has it.
let me know about printer,is it as good as a camera store print.
freelance2004

[dr8track]

I've had a chance to print about a dozen photos so far and I'm very impressed. 'The prints look beautiful. I only have 4 x 6 paper, but I've ordered some larger sizes. I'm looking forward to making some larger prints. The printer is easy to use and I would highly recommend it. I've never had digital prints printed at a store so I can't say how it compares, but I would be surprised if the Canon isn't better.

[gahspidy]

I have this printer for a few months now and it has been nothing but great. Very sharp, extremely fast, quiet and easy to use. Also, the colors that come out on print are almost exactly as it appears on my screen, and I have no calibrating devices. I have treid lots of different papers with it with good results. I find it can handle a paper as thick as 15 mil. I am now printing most of my work on the Canon matte photo paper. Comes in 8.5x 11 and 13 x 19.
Sorry I can't answer your camera compatabiltiy question. I shoot film and scan my negatives and then print from the digital files.. Just my take on this printer. Canon customer service very good, drop them a line.

[digidurst]

Gary, I'm glad to hear you like your printer. I'm curious to know what kind of print longevity you're getting out of it? I've looked at Canon's site but can't find any specs regarding that topic.

[gahspidy]

Ive seen them claim 25 + years with their photo paper pro paper, as long as the print is cared for and out of the sunlight. And supposedly pretty good as well with their other papers. I am printing on the Matte paper and am spraying the surface with a shield intended for protecting prints and have read from an expert in archival imaging that this does improve duration considerably. Btw, Kodak is really getting serious with their line of inkjet papers and has a paper out now called Ultima photopaper and their claim is 100 years on any dye inkjet printer with the latest dyes. This is a high glossy paper that I have tried and have seen excellent results on this printer. It is not an instatnt dry paper and you have to let it dry properly before handling. But the sharpness and colors are excellnt, as good as canons photo paper pro.

[digidurst]

What kind of spray are you using? Or rather, could you share the brand name please?

Yes, I've seen that Kodak paper too and plan to get some soon!

[gahspidy]

What kind of spray are you using? Or rather, could you share the brand name please?

Yes, I've seen that Kodak paper too and plan to get some soon!

The brand of spray I have been using now is called "ImageShield" by Lumijet. There are a few other sparays that are for the same purpose. This one does not alter the surface appearance at all. I am going to try another that will give me a very mild satin or lustre to the surface. I bought this one from Adorama, but have noticed that most photo and art supply stores carry these products. It must be intended for ink jet prints.