Canon has given its Zoemini printer two new friends, each with their own built-in digital cameras.
Aimed at smartphone users wanting to print their images, the Zoemini S (known as the IVY CLIQ+ in the US) and Zoemini C (known as the IVY CLIQ in the US) each combine a digital camera with an integrated printer, much like the Fujifilm instax SQ10 and SQ20 cameras, and countless Polaroid models that use the same ZINK printing technology.
The Zoemini S is the more senior of the pair, with an 8MP sensor and a 25.4mm f/2.2 lens, together with a large round selfie mirror around its lens that's surrounded by eight LED lights for more flattering illumination. A more standard flash is also built into the model, and this is regulated through a switch on the top plate.
Available in rose gold, matte black and pearl white finishes, the Zoemini S swallows the same 2x3in paper as the Zoemini printer, with space for 10 sheets to be loaded in one go. It's also possible to print 2x2in prints with a border on either side through an aspect ratio button on the rear, and prints are said to emerge from the unit in around 50 seconds. Liked a shot you printed and want to print it again? A further button lets you do just that.
The other Zoemini C model is similar in many respects but it's furnished with a 5MP sensor and a square selfie mirror instead, and doesn't connect to the app. It's also set to come in bubble gum pink, bumblebee yellow, mint green and seaside blue finishes.
The Zoemini S is set to be priced at $99.99/£109 while the Zoemini C will arrive with a $159.99/£149 price tag. Both should start to be available from mid-April. Prices for Australia have not been confirmed at the time of writing.