Sony PictureStation DPP-FP50
Sony Press Release: Printing and sharing your favorite photographs just got easier with the introduction of Sony’s latest PictureStation DPP-FP50 at home printer.
The DPP-FP50 model features a wireless remote control that makes it possible to print, edit, and enjoy lab-quality pictures from the comfort of your favorite chair. The new model also supports the PictBridge standard, so images can be viewed and printed directly from a PictBridge compatible digital camera without having to turn on a computer or fuss with image editing software.
“Powerful editing tools and flexible operation set the new DPP-FP50 photo printer apart from all others, providing consumers with tremendous convenience and stunning photos while enabling them to enjoy their images on a television,” said Hiro Takahashi, vice president for Sony Electronics’ digital imaging products.
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Photo Lab in the Living Room
Since so many family memories are shared in the living room, the new printer is designed to work well with a television. With the supplied video cable, you can view images on a TV screen, select an image to print and, with the press of a button, produce a print in about 60 seconds. Additionally, the new model incorporates a Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO flash media slot as well as Compact Flash and Secure Digital media slots for transferring images easily for printing or sharing.
The DPP-FP50 photo printer uses dye-sublimation technology to create durable, lab quality prints. Each print is sealed with SuperCoat 2 laminate, which makes photos resistant to spills, moisture and fingerprints.
Creative Editing Options
The printer also comes loaded with built-in editing options, such as red-eye correction that identifies any red-eye problems and then enables the printer to make the correction automatically. It features other editing tools for adjusting image sharpness, contrast, brightness and size. The printer also has built-in creative options for adding personalized messages, changing images to black and white or sepia, and adding artistic borders to any print. Expected to be available in May for about $200, the DPP-FP50 printer has a silver colored casing and a sleek, compact design. It delivers 4“ x 6” and 3.5“ x 5” print sizes. Print packs are available as follows:
SVM-F40P Print Pack
• 4“ x 6” print paper with snap-off edges for bordered or borderless prints
• SuperCoat 2 protective lamination
• 40 sheets of print paper and print ribbon
• Available for about $25
SVM-F80P Print Pack
• 4“ x 6” print paper with snap-off edges for bordered or borderless prints
• SuperCoat 2 protective lamination
• 80 sheets of print paper and print ribbon
• Available for about $45
SVM-F30L Print Pack
• 3 1D2“ x 5” print paper with snap-off edges for bordered or borderless prints
• SuperCoat 2 protective lamination
• 40 sheets of print paper and print ribbon
• Available for about $20