Product Description
Easily shoot, print, edit, and stick photos, with the IVY CLIQ+2. Capture every moment with the Canon IVY CLIQ+2 - an easy to use Instant Camera Printer that is portable so you can take it with you! Instantly shoot and print 2"x3" photos and place them almost anywhere thanks to a peel and stick backing. You can take the perfect selfies with a Large Selfie Mirror and 8 LED Ring Light. Plus, you can connect your mobile device to the Canon Mini Print App1 to print photos from your camera roll and add filters, effects, emojis and more!
Dimension
Product Height : 3.2 inches
Product Width :4.8 inches
Product Depth :0.9 inches
Product Weight :0.4 pounds
Features
Photoshoot + Edit + Print + Stick 2"x3" photos With the IVY Cliq+2 simply shoot and print photos to instantly capture your favorite memories. Share the prints or stick them almost anywhere— each print is a sticker with an adhesive back!
Slim, pocket-friendly design Never miss a moment! The IVY CLIQ+2 is ultra-compact and slips right into your pocket or bag so you can take it on-the go. Plus, it comes in four stylish colors (Iridescent White, Metallic Mocha, Rose Gold or Midnight Navy) with a beautiful glossy sheen on the front.
Mix it up with Built-in Frame & Filters Shoot and print your photo stickers with a white border frame and/or choice of vivid or B&W filter! The creative options are built-into the camera printer, simply select what you want with the buttons on the back so you can instantly print and share.
Peel & Stick ZINK® Photo Paper Print fun-sized 2” x 3” photo stickers that are smudge-proof, and tear and water-resistant. Simply peel off the backing and stick almost anywhere to help you remember and share good times with your besties.
Selfie-inspired features Take perfect selfies with the IVY CLIQ+2’s large 2.0-inch selfie mirror and Selfie shooting mode with auto flash and 8 LED ring light. You can also use the Remote Live View + Shutter in the Canon Mini Print app to get the perfect shot each time.1
Personalize & Print1 Connect to the Canon Mini Print App to decorate with frames, stickers, text, emojis and more. Get even more creative and craft a larger version of your image by printing up to 9 tiled sections using Tile Print.1
Get Creative with Pre-Cut Stickers Use Pre-Cut Layout Print in the Canon Mini Print app1 to print on Canon ZINK® Pre-Cut Circle Sticker Paper. These 1.3in circles are a super easy and fun way to decorate a notebook, water bottle, and more!
MicroSD card slot Allows you to save your photos to a microSD card (sold separately) for later use.
What's Included
Canon Ivy Cliq+ 2 Rose Gold
ZINK Photo Paper Pack (10 Sheets & 1 SMART SHEET)
Micro USB Charging & Data Cable (USB A to Micro),
Wrist Strap
Quick Start Guide & Warranty Sheet
Reviews
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All-In-Wonder Instant Camera
If you’re in the market for an instant camera, then this camera has to be the best in terms of price, features and portability. But in this day and age, why would you buy a camera like this? It boils down to being a fun camera that brings digital photos instantly to life in your hands. The Canon Ivy + 2 is the jack of all trades in terms of instant cameras. Using the Canon Mini Print app, it can customize and print your photos taken from your own camera phone. With an SD card installed in the Ivy, it can save off your photos while printing them, which I love because there have been countless times where I wish I had a digital copy from an instant camera. Let’s not forget that it does take instant photos too! The camera itself is quite simple to use and does not have a whole lot to tinker with. A simple on/off button will get you up and running. There is a slider on the top of the camera to choose between landscape, portrait and selfie modes. In portrait and landscape modes, there is an illumination to aid in autofocus in dimmer lighting. Yes, this thing has autofocus and has the very familiar Canon beep sound when focus is optimal. This can be attained when pushing the shutter button halfway down. Again, if you’ve used any point and shoot or a DSLR for that matter, this will be very familiar to you. In selfie mode, 8 LED lights around the ring of the lens illuminate to help your selfies brighten up. The 8 LEDs activate when the shutter is halfway down; go ahead and frame your shot based using the large mirror as a guide and finally complete the selfie. Around the backside of the camera is the viewfinder (sorry, no LCD display), a button to toggle between black and white or vivid image processing, and finally a button to toggle a border around your framed shot. It is also on the backside where you’re able to slide a cover off to load fresh prints (I think the max is 10 at a time), which is relatively simple to do. Within the Canon Mini Print app, you’ll find the one most important thing: the User Guide. It doesn’t come with one in the box and that might irritate some folks, but rest assured that you’ll have 24/7 access to the PDF version of it (and you can even download it and print it if you really want to). Moving forward from there, you’ll find lots of things that you can do in the app. You can access your photo albums from the camera phone, Instagram, Facebook, Google Photos (I am an Android user), and even shots from the Ivy if you’ve got an SD card installed and customize them as you choose (with frames, stickers, text, filters, or even free-hand draw) before you send them for print to the Ivy. You can also choose up to 6 photos and print a collage of photos on a single print sheet. If you purchase the Circle Sticker Pack down the road, the app will allow you to create prints using the Pre-Cut Sticker tool. Finally, if you really wanted to know what kind of shot you were framing, you can control the camera remotely using the Snap a Shot! feature which allows you to see the shot in real-time before you take the shot. You can evaluate how B&W/Vivid filters change your shot and even 2x zoom. You can adjust contrast, saturation and color balance as well. You can even add a choice of frames to finish off your photo. But to be honest, I don’t think much of us will use this feature full-time as it’s more fun just picking up the camera and taking photos, ya dig? Oh, and I forgot to mention it’s very simple to connect to the camera from the app; just have the camera on and press the connect button on the app. Picture quality captured from the Ivy is average at best and is on par with the other instacams on the market. If you’re looking for high quality shots from an instacam, I don’t think there is such a thing, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t great looking photos either. The 2x3 prints are all stickers and can be stuck anywhere your heart desires, and there is no ink involved during each print. You can rapidly fire the shutter button if you need to take those in-the-moment shots; the camera will queue up your photos and print them one by one after the fact. Finally, taking a selfie is very easy with the help of the large mirror. My one true complaint is the sensitivity of the shutter button. Depending on my grip, I found myself taking photos inadvertently. The shutter button seems a little on the soft side. Normally I wouldn’t mind this accident, but with each accident comes an accidental print. I don’t think there is a switch to disable instant printing, so you’ll have to be extra careful around the shutter.
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Gen 2 is Fun AND Useful
Instant print cameras have been around since the Polaroid Corporation introduced the Land Camera Model 95 back in 1948. And while it may seem like instant print photos are a gimmick that fell out of fashion with the invention of digital photography, printable photos have become big business once again (as it is a way for camera & film companies to ensure consistent revenue in a similar way to how they once sold film). The Canon Ivy Cliq uses Zink paper which requires no ink. (Zink actually stands for Zero Ink.) Instead, the photo paper consists of multiple heat sensitive layers containing dye crystals that display various colors when they melt. The camera delivers varying intensities of heat which quickly results in a colorful picture. It is important to note that while many companies (such as HP, Polaroid, Lifeprint, Fujifilm, & Canon) offer Zink cameras – all Zink paper is made by one company: Zink Holdings. They created the underlying technology – which has been licensed out to several companies. So, while physical cameras or printers may vary in quality, all of the photo paper is essentially the same. Just how good is the second generation of Canon’s Ivy Cliq+? Well, compared to the first Cliq+, this new generation is fantastic! The Cliq+ 2 still feels like a toy (as the form factor has not changed), but Canon wisely added bluetooth connectivity - turning the device into a fully functional Zink printer. ...The device is still only able to snap 8 megapixel images, but it now allows pictures to be taken even when no Zink Sheets are installed (as long as you have inserted a Micro SD card). And, users are now able to edit and print any image stored on their mobile device - greatly increasing the usability and the fun! When I reviewed the 1st Gen Cliq, I commented that Canon had focused too heavily on creating a flashy new device that looks fun and lost sight of actually making a good camera. And, while the camera still feels limited and gimmicky, I do feel as though Canon put genuine thought into improving nearly every aspect of the device. By combining the camera with a Zink Printer, the Cliq+ 2 is finally fun and actually worth owning. I, personally, would still choose to save money by purchasing a Canon Zink printer over this combination device. But, instant print cameras are just plain fun. (And thankfully Zink pictures only cost 50 cents each - compared to literally $2.00 for a single Polaroid picture.) Canon truly has done an impressive job adding so many features while keeping the cost low. The Cliq+ 2 is now a device that I can recommend. And, I genuinely look forward to snapping a bunch of goofy sticker pictures with my 6 year old. Pros: + Takes a digital copy of the image that prints (if a Micro SD card is inserted) + Photo prints are actually stickers + Photos are thin and stick well, but can also generally be peeled off of surfaces without causing damage + Only 50 cents per picture (as compared to classic Polaroid pictures which cost $2.00 each) + Zinc Photo Paper is not sensitive to light (in the same way as film). This means you can open the back of the camera without ruining film. + No ink or development chemicals to worry about + Allows double exposure prints (Simply re-load a picture back into the camera and take a 2nd picture that prints over top of the first. Fun & artsy!) + Photos print in about 55 seconds and do not require time to develop (compared to Polaroid pictures which take up to 10 minutes to develop) + Rechargeable battery built in + Built in flash and LED selfie Ring Light (which is very bright) + Selfie mirror actually works reasonably well + The Cliq+ 2 also functions as a photo printer and can print any picture stored on your phone / mobile device + The mobile app makes both editing and printing photos incredibly easy + The mobile app is easy to use and has tons of fun editing options + The App allows you to see all of the pictures on the memory card within the Cliq Camera and choose to edit and print + The app even allows you to create a collage of pictures before you print + The Camera now saves digital images even when zinc photo paper is not installed in the camera! (This was not the case with the previous version.) + The camera now has a physical button that allows you to select to print images with a white border (or turn this feature off and print without a border). + The camera now has a physical button that allows the user to take Black and White pictures, or Vivid pictures. + The shutter button now offers some tactile feedback and is much less prone to taking pictures accidentally (which was an issue with the previous version) + The app allows a mobile device to be used to control the shutter remotely + The camera is able to snap additional pictures while printing is in progress + The lens is recessed and protected from scratches + The flash can now me turned off, placed on auto, or turned on + The wrist strap can be attached to either the left, or right side of the camera Cons: - The camera no longer has a physical button that will re-print the most recent picture that was taken. (This function can, however, be performed from within the mobile app.) - The camera no longer has a physical button that changes the printable image from 2x3 inches to 2x2 inches. (Images now fill the entire Zink sheet unless the border button is pushed, or other options are selected from within the app.) - When the mobile app is connected, the camera’s power button will not turn off the camera. - Camera does not have a screen (pictures must be viewed and edits made from within the mobile application) - The mobile app is not able to offer a live view of what the camera sees - Photo resolution is still only 5 megapixels (same as the previous version) - Camera does not have any indication of how many pictures are left (although you can take the paper out and count the sheets) - Image quality on the Zinc Photo Paper is still fairly poor (this does not appear to be due only to the 8 megapixel resolution of the camera - as mobile photos taken at higher resolutions still have limited clarity when they are printed) - Water eats through the top layer of the photo paper destroying the image underneath. If rain touches an image, or if liquid is spilled on a photo – they will be ruined. Keep in mind, these are stickers – so they may end up on notebooks or other areas that kids might splash or get wet. - The back of the stickers are difficult to peel away (there should be a slit on the back of the paper – instead of needing to be peeled at the corners) - No battery indicator - Does not include a Micro SD memory card - Does not include any carry case, or bag/pouch - The cost of Zink photo paper is the same price regardless of the quantity you buy (50 cents per 2x3 inch sheet) and the cost does not appear to have gone down over the past year
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Great for children
Canon's Ivy Cliq+ 2 is a fun little camera that's missing a few big features that ultimately make it lack luster. Canon hits a home run by bringing a small, compact and cheap instant-print camera to to market using the Zero Ink technology. However, there are a lot of inconsistencies with photo quality that simply can't be ignored. On occasion photos may come out with a blue or pink line across the photo. The best remedy is to run the blue-barcoded paper through the camera again and hope it solves that problem. Assuming you didn't throw out the blue barcode immediately after putting the pack of 10 ZINK paper into the camera. There is also no photo counter, not even in the mini printer app by canon. This was a huge disappointment since a photo counter exists in almost every other instant print / instant film camera on the market. Its so extremely important for the user to know the photo count, even for a child. Lastly the battery life seems to be less than 20 photos. Once again super disappointing, but I understand wanting to keep the compact size. Just don't expect this camera to be an all day adventure camera. Despite all the negatives I've shared there's a few major redeeming qualities that make Ivy Cliq+ 2 a great camera for children. #1. The photos are stickers, perfect for little ones to make projects or gifts or scrapbooks. The stickers come off easily with no residue so even if they happen to stick a photo somewhere you don't want, you can just take it right off. #2. The Phone app that allows anyone to add custom borders and stickers or even draw on photos with your finger. This is a HUGE feature that's great for children. Overall, its a nice little "toy" for kids. If you're looking for a serious instant print or instant film camera, this isn't the one for you. I think Canon knows this too, it just feels like a child's toy.
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User-friendly. Family friendly!
Canon IVY CLIQ+2 is a beautiful camera that takes equally nice instant square photos. This one also improves over the old Cliq camera which I've been using over the year. I have had some time using the camera and I've enjoyed most of the features the camera comes with. You can peel off the back of the Zink paper and use your photo as a sticker. It's' a nice take on a family photo for someone who loves photo stickers everywhere. One of the camera's best features I think with this one is the LED ring light provided on the front of the camera to help with low light issues. Flash does its job and it's pretty mighty for a camera of this size. This was fun to use at a party and friends seem to enjoy the photos bring printed out. It gets nice and bright to bring lighting to selfies. in fact, I think with the next version a bigger ring light would be appreciated. Canon made this as user-friendly to use as possible. The design of the product is nice with a "Paeralsent white" color that gives it a unique vibe. A big photo mirror in front of the camera gives an ample view of you and your surroundings; it also doesn't take long to charge and go. Viewfinder gives you more of the area of the eye. There is an SD card slot at the bottom of the camera so you can expand the storage. Cliq+2 connects to other devices through Bluetooth and the connection was just fine with my iOS device. Canon has an app called "Mini Print" camera where you can add stickers, filters, and other effects to your little 2x3 photos. The app does compliment the product and gives you more control over what you want to be printed. Speaking of printing it does a nice job printing but it doesn't print any faster than the first generation Cliq camera but I am glad that the Zink paper is still cheap for the camera. if you want or need a solid digital camera this is one the family seems to enjoy. the design is perfect but there are some things I believe that can be improved such as a bigger ring light for the camera but overall it's a solid fun camera anyone can pick up and use.
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Instant camera
I love the product. I love the print quality. Canon has always had a good product. This is my third Canon camera.
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Pretty good
Gorgeous. Small and powerful. Will update later. The iridescent color doesnt look like how it is in the picture
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Great concept, so so execution!
This was a great concept that Canon failed to execute well. However when it comes to instant print cameras, this one is probably one of the best. To start, this camera came with ZERO instructions! This made using this camera extremely difficult as this isn't a camera you can efficiently operate without instructions. I was able to find a pdf with instructions in the app. These were very cumbersome also. The camera came with 10 sheets of sticker photo paper. One upside is that these cost substantially less than the competitions instant print paper. The picture quality isn't bad for what it is. This machine does not use ink, it prints via heat. The images are not super sharp but overall acceptable. The color is also a little off. See the pics attached to this review for example. My dogs look very red when in reality the mastiff is almost blonde and the other is a GSD for reference. The camera boasts that you can edit pictures in the app before printing. This is only somewhat the case. You can take pictures that are on the SD card or on your phone, edit them and print them. However I could not edit a picture I was taking before printing (other than adding a solid color border) The stickers and filters you can add to pre-taken pictures is a fun touch however. In the app you do have the ability to preview the picture you are taking before deciding to print. This is a hair more difficult but helpful to not waste paper. I have added a Screenshot of this app feature. When it comes to editing pre taken pictures there are a ton of cute frames, filters and stickers to choose from. You can also add text. If you look at the picture of my daughter and I or the picture of one of our dogs (both taken from a smartphone) i have added filters and stickers. You can then print these pictures through the camera eventhough it was not taken from the camera. Where I see flaws in the execution of this camera is the inability to take a picture with this camera without it printing if you do not use the phone app simultaneously. It boasts that you can add an SD card to use it as a regular camera also. However this only works if there is no paper in the camera! There should be a setting on the camera or in the app to turn off printing at times as to not ruin paper by taking it out or it printing less than desirable pictures (the subject blinking or moving, etc). This makes the camera fairly frustrating! While I did learn to use the app to preview and reject photos, we wanted to give this to our 6 year old who loves taking pictures. However without her having our phone much paper would be wasted.. or she wouldn't get to enjoy the instant print feature we though she'd love. The few things I loved most on this are on the front of the camera. There is a selfie mode. When this mode is on there is a ring light around the lense (pictured). Also on the front, on the inside of the light ring, is a mirror! Great touch. The light from the ring actually creates a nice even glow on the face. All and all this would be a great camera if Canon could make a few change, add instructions in the box, and fix some of the app quirks. This is definitely more of a novelty than practical.
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Super fun for the whole family!
I am having so much fun with this new camera! My girlfriend’s little sisters are delighted by the fun they are having with getting in the Canon mini print app and adding fun frames and text to the pictures and then having them print out as-edited seconds later! The setup on this camera was super easy. Out of the box, I just made sure to charge it up using the included micro USB cable and then I followed the instructions on the handy little instruction card included. The download of the app was easy on my iPhone-I just used the included QR code in the instructions to get to the app in the AppStore quickly. The printer included 10 2”x3” sticky-backed paper sheets ready to go in this thing! We just loaded them up and the camera was ready to go! Additional Zero Ink printer paper is affordable and easy to get through any major e-tailer store! One of the coolest things I am enjoying is the complete control of the camera and printing function through the smart phone. You can take pictures with the camera itself using your smartphone OR you can use your smartphones camera through the app and have pictures printed out through the printer function of the camera! Overall, I think this camera is a great gift idea or a fun item for those who like to scrapbook or enjoy the pleasure of having hard copy pictures right away!
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Pretty camera, okay quality
The camera is much more convenient to carry around than a traditional Polaroid. The pictures don’t print out the best quality and do not pick up dark scenes. Fun little camera to have around
