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CITIZEN LinkServer is a new software program for Windows PCs. It was developed to simplify photo printing with CITIZEN’s CX-02 Compact, CX-02W, CY-02, and CZ-01 photo printers and to help you get the most out of them. This free(!) program supports you with features for printer management, HotFolder automation, panorama printing, printer diagnostics, and print customization. It makes it especially […] read more

Ever since AirCastPro hit the market, it has been considered the ultimate solution for printing photos from smartphones and tablets on photo printers —or when photo printers need to be connected to a network. In other words, whenever the standard connection via a USB cable isn’t an option—which is especially true when using photo booths or at events. We describe […] read more

Traditional film developers such as KODAK’s D-76 and HC-100 —along with the brand’s other photographic chemicals—have gone through a tumultuous period: Following business sales and changes to licensing agreements in recent years, the situation culminated last year with the announcement that production of KODAK photographic chemicals would be discontinued. And indeed: retailers could no longer order developers, fixers, or chemical […] read more

“dubblefilm was born out of a desire to see the world in different shades. For perfection, there’s digital; for an alternative perspective, try our films!” The manufacturer really hits the nail on the head here. dubblefilm offers a variety of films with color reproduction that’s literally out of this world. Take the TREAT, for example: Optimized for daylight, it produces […] read more

Once again, we have a few of our popular and reliable refurbished photo printers to offer! This time, it’s the MITSUBISHI CP D70 DW —a powerful and robust thermal printer that has been a market staple for many years and can be used professionally in all settings. Its key features: You can get this great used printer—while supplies last—for an […] read more

After being out of stock for quite some time, it’s finally available again: the Original Wolfen NC500. With this color negative film, you’ll get photos that have a nostalgic look all their own: generally cooler tones, desaturated shadows, enhanced grain, and incomparable shades of green! Read more in our article“Wolfen NC500: New Color Negative Film for Nostalgic-Looking Photos.” You can […] read more

As previously described in our article“DNP WCM-2 Makes DNP’s Dye-Sublimation Photo Printers Wi-Fi-Capable,”professional photo printers that use dye-sublimation technology can only be connected to computers via a USB cable. This has not changed to this day, meaning that anyone who wants to use photo printers on the go or print from mobile devices is left out in the cold. While […] read more

Since we’ve sold out of almost all TETENAL products and, unfortunately, there’s been no sign of life from TETENAL, we’ve since started looking for alternatives. After all, YOU, as our customer, should continue to be well-supplied with photochemical products through us. For professional users and high-volume customers, we have long offered photographic chemicals from the renowned company CALBE. Amateurs and […] read more

When a manufacturer discontinues production of a device or releases a successor model, you can still purchase replacement parts, accessories, and supplies for it for a few more years. Eventually, however, that too comes to an end. Currently, four photo printers are affected: the CITIZEN CX (not the CX-02 Compact!), the FUJIFILM ASK 2000 and ASK 2500, and the SHINKO […] read more

KODAK has raised its prices—in some cases drastically—effective March 1, which means that NORDFOTO Versand must also raise the prices of KODAK films accordingly. However, as far as was possible given the current supply shortages, we planned ahead and stocked our warehouse by purchasing films at the old price. As long as this stock lasts, we’re happy to pass the […] read more

With this new film, the manufacturer does not intend to compete with the color negative films already on the market, but rather to deliberately create an alternative. And they’ve succeeded! Thanks to the “unique chemical formula based on the wonderful and legendary Agfa material, which was most recently used in the Oscar-winning film ‘Out of Africa,’” the images have a […] read more

Since Tetenal has been unable to supply smaller C-41 chemical kits for quite some time now—and this situation is not expected to change in the foreseeable future—we set out to find alternatives—and found what we were looking for at Jobo: The long-established Gummersbach-based manufacturer of photo lab products has expanded its product line and now also offers photographic chemicals.The new […] read more

With the Kentmere Pan 100 and the Kentmere Pan 400, Harman Technology is introducing two new 120-format black-and-white roll films that offer an ideal combination of high quality and affordable pricing.With a sensitivity of ISO 100, the Kentmere Pan 100 is suitable for shooting in good lighting conditions and impresses with fine grain, good sharpness, a wide tonal range, and […] read more

Although we always place orders with our manufacturers many months in advance, delivery times are currently long for a variety of reasons.A major problem is the shortage of raw materials (affecting, among other things, Films, paper, and chemicals). On top of that—even when goods are actually available—there’s a shortage of shipping containers (for goods from the Far East, such as […] read more

Effective immediately, KODAK is offering its popular and proven Gold 200 color negative film in 120 format as well. Although this film for printed photos—previously available exclusively in the 135 35mm format—is classified as “amateur film,” it is simply a great all-around option with warm, saturated colors, a fine grain and color cloud structure, and high sharpness. The new film […] read more

Despite all the advantages of digital photography—and especially its ubiquity thanks to smartphones—traditional photography hasn’t disappeared. On the contrary: it’s experiencing a renaissance, and for many, shooting analog means taking “real” photos and creating “authentic” images. Among these “real” photos, some hold a special status: Polaroids. They have always been imbued with the aura of not only being a “real […] read more

Professional photo printers that use the dye-sublimation method can only be connected to a computer via a USB cable. This is a major inconvenience for anyone who wants to use a photo printer on the go or print from mobile devices. Almost all manufacturers are trying to find a solution and offer adapters for their photo printers that feature a […] read more

As mentioned in our blog post“Supply Shortage of Photo Printer Supplies—We Can Help with Rental Equipment,”various consumables for photo printers are currently unavailable or available only with significant restrictions. However, we have some good news—at least for owners of the MITSUBISHI CP D90 DW photo printer: Instead of the 10×15 MITSUBISHI CK D 746 media, you can use CK D […] read more

There is currently a supply shortage of consumables for DNP and MITSUBISHI photo printers. To ensure your work doesn’t come to a standstill, we offer affordable rental equipment for which we have ample supplies in stock.Specifically, we’re offering the CITIZEN CX-02 as a temporary replacement. Although this device is identical in construction to the DNP DS 620, it requires CITIZEN-coded […] read more

They’ve long been a staple in the world of professional photo printing: dye-sublimation printers —or, as many people call them, thermal printers. When it comes to fast, affordable, and high-quality prints of digital photos in standard sizes like 10×15, 13×18, or 15×20 cm, they’re practically unrivaled—whether in the studio or on location, at events, in photo booths, or at photo […] read more

Anyone who uses the HITI BS-iD 400 to print passport photos or other photos for identification cards, ID cards, and similar documents may already know that the consumables for this thermal printer have not been manufactured for quite some time. And anyone who needs to restock now will find that the ribbon and paper are no longer available. Now that […] read more

Nostalgics, artists, creative professionals from a wide variety of fields, those who love to experiment, and fans of analog film are in for a treat: Super 8 film is back—or rather, it’s now widely available again! The film, manufactured by KODAK—the original inventor of Super 8 film—is available in five different versions: The KODAK Ektachrome 100D is arguably the best-known, […] read more

The latest Windows update, KB5001649, resolves the issues caused by the previous update, KB5000802. It thus achieves what Microsoft originally intended and restores normal printer functionality.A practical tip: The computer needs to restart after the update. Some users report that printing didn’t work at all right after the update and that everything only returned to normal after another restart. So […] read more

The latest Windows Update (March 2021), KB5000802, causes problems when printing images on thermal photo printers. Specifically, only part of the image is printed as a strip on the paper. The rest of the page remains blank.If you encounter this issue, you can resolve it by uninstalling the update. You can find instructions on how to do this, for example, […] read more

When taking a look at the new PATERSON items we’ve added to our lineup, longtime photo lab enthusiasts will surely feel transported back to the heyday of home labs in the 1980s—or at least be spontaneously reminded of it. That’s because PATERSON products still look exactly the same as they did back in the good old days of home labs. […] read more

Still looking for a unique Christmas gift? How about an original POLAROID instant camera from the ’90s? We’ve managed to get our hands on a few of these classics and can offer them to you—fully refurbished, looking “fresh off the assembly line,” and elegantly packaged—at the sensational price of 49.95 euros!The POLAROID 600 combines nostalgia and modernity in a truly […] read more

Professional photo printers based on dye-sublimation technology (often referred to simply as thermal printers ) aren’t strictly stationary devices, but due to their size and weight, they aren’t exactly easy to take with you either. For many users, this is a real drawback—for example, for photo booth providers who ship their equipment to customers, or for event photographers who work […] read more

Eight years ago, KODAK discontinued the popular Ektachrome E 100 color slide film. In doing so, the former photography pioneer responded to the decline in demand for analog photography supplies. Other manufacturers did the same by removing products from the market, reducing their product lines, and/or raising prices. But just as other manufacturers are responding to the now-rising demand for […] read more

In addition to our blog posts“Attention Mac Users: Thermal Photo Printers Do Not Work with Catalina”and“Update for Mac Users: First Thermal Photo Printers Work with Catalina,” we can now report further progress: HITI offers the Catalina-compatible printer driver for its current photo thermal printers at the following link:https://www.hiti.com/support/download.aspx?MenuID=72&lang=EN The appropriate printer driver for the MITSUBISHI CP D70 DW and CP […] read more

Do you have a photo booth and offer your visitors, guests, or customers the chance to take fun selfies with it? Or do you rent out the photo booth for events such as company parties, birthdays, weddings, promotional events, and the like? And now you want to take the photo experience to the next level and give those in the […] read more

As announced in our previous blog post,“TETENAL Magic-Box—for developing a single roll of film,”the Magic-Box is now also available for processing color paper using the RA-4 process. The chemicals are sufficient for developing approximately 23 sheets of color paper in the 18×24 cm size or the equivalent amount in other sizes (the yield is approximately one square meter).

Anyone who wants to try their hand at processing color film at home will find the perfect support in TETENAL’s new Magic Boxes. That’s because they contain the chemicals needed to develop a single roll of film (color negative using the C-41 process or color slide using the E-6 process). They also come with instructions that not only describe how […] read more

Thankfully, things moved surprisingly quickly. Contrary to what some manufacturers had predicted, the first printer drivers for dye-sublimation printers that work with the latest Mac operating system, OS X 10.15 Catalina, are already available (we reported on the photo printer fiasco in our previous blog post,“Attention Mac Users: Dye-Sublimation Photo Printers Don’t Work with Catalina”). Users of the following models […] read more

If you own a Mac and want to print photos on a dye-sublimation printer, do not update to the latest operating system! This is because the printer drivers currently only support operating systems up to Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave. This currently affects all printer models from all manufacturers. Although CANON, CITIZEN, DNP, HITI, MITSUBISHI, SINFONIA, and others are working […] read more

Do you need a photo printer, but only need it once? Do you have a photo printer, but need extra capacity on short notice for an event? Can you picture it, but aren’t sure if a (specific) photo printer is right for you? Has your photo printer broken down, and do you need a replacement right away? There are many […] read more

When TETENAL filed for bankruptcy in the fall of 2018, the photography industry was shocked. Analog photographers, in particular, faced uncertain times. After all, despite all its efforts in the field of digital photography, TETENAL was ultimately THE manufacturer of photographic chemicals for processing film and photo paper. While other manufacturers also offer developer, stop, and fixer baths for black-and-white […] read more

The PRIMERA Impressa IP60 is a professional thermal inkjet printer. It was specifically designed for photo booths, amusement parks, school and sports photography, and event photography. The main advantage of this device over the traditional dye-sublimation printers typically used in these fields lies in the variety of available print media. You can choose from papers with glossy or satin finishes, […] read more

Dye-sublimation photo printers offer many advantages and are rightly enjoying steadily growing popularity. The only downside is the limited selection of papers and finishes. This is because, as a rule, you can only get papers of medium thickness with a glossy finish. While you can make them matte using the appropriate print options, that’s about it. Now DNP is adding […] read more

The new photo service system is primarily aimed at photo retailers who want to offer their customers a simple way to print photos from their smartphones on the spot. It consists of the flagship CP-D90DW-P printer, the new Smart Printer Module, and the accompanying PhotoPrintMe service subscription (valid for one year). It also comes with a wide range of promotional […] read more

Just in time for the start of this year’s photokina (“the world’s leading trade fair for imaging,” September 26–29, 2018, in Cologne), NORDFOTO Versand offer the DNP DS 620 and DS-RX1 HS dye-sublimation photo printers at a special trade show price. This means you’ll save about 60 euros on the DNP DS 620 and about 77 euros on the DNP […] read more

Are you looking to buy a new photo printer? High-end? But still affordable? Then NORDFOTO Versand has an irresistible offer for you for a limited time: If you choose MITSUBISHI’s flagship model, the CP D90 DW-P, you’ll receive a gift certificate worth 100.00 euros net / 119.00 euros gross! You can use the gift certificate to purchase any items from […] read more

The rewind function of the CITIZEN CX-02 Compact is undoubtedly a key advantage over its predecessor, the CITIZEN CX. However, many customers expressed a desire for this otherwise versatile and high-performance photo printer to offer not only a media set for 15×20 and 10×15 cm photos, but also a media set consisting solely of 10×15 cm sheets. CITIZEN has now […] read more

We often receive inquiries at NORDFOTO Versand are often asked what the “rewind function” is all about—a feature mentioned in connection with some photo printers (such as the CITIZEN CX-02 Compact, DNP DS 620, or MITSUBISHI CP D90 DW-P). So here’s a brief explanation: With most photo printers that use the dye-sublimation process (often simply referred to as thermal printers […] read more

A few years ago, KODAK discontinued production of the T-Max P3200. Now it’s making a comeback: “It’s no secret that we’ve been looking for ways to expand our portfolio,” said Dennis Olbrich, president of Kodak Alaris Paper, Photo Chemicals, and Film. “Analog photography is making a comeback, and black-and-white film sales are clearly on the rise. Given these very encouraging […] read more

With the flagship model of MITSUBISHI’s photo printer lineup, you can now print photos in panorama format! There are two formats to choose from: 15×36 and 15×51 cm. The great thing about it: You don’t need a special ribbon or paper—you can simply use one of the standard media sets for 15×20 cm, specifically the MITSUBISHI CK-D768, MITSUBISHI CK-D868, MITSUBISHI […] read more

Due to production difficulties, KODAK’s T-Max 100 roll film was unavailable for a long time, and after several announced delivery dates were repeatedly postponed, some people even believed that this film would likely never be available again. But KODAK consistently maintained that it had no intention of discontinuing the T-Max 100 roll film —and has now proven it: We’ve just […] read more

With the CP D90 EV WiFi Event Edition photo printer / thermal printer, MITSUBISHI offers a high-end system that allows for a variety of ways to print photos at events (see blog post“Mitsubishi D90 High-End Event Photo System Now Available”). Whether you’re a photographer taking pictures of guests and later offering the photos for sale, whether multiple photographers are on […] read more

In recent months, manufacturers of dye-sublimation printers have received an increasing number of complaints about poor print quality and/or printer malfunctions. Investigations have shown that, in virtually all cases, the causes can be traced to the use of printing media (ribbon and paper) that are not supplied by the printer manufacturer itself, but by third-party manufacturers. We’ve been familiar with […] read more

In 2008, POLAROID announced the end of instant film production, sending countless photographers around the world into a state of shock. The fact that we can still load many POLAROID cameras with the most common types of film—even after that announcement and to this day— is thanks to a small group of enthusiasts who banded together under the name “The […] read more

Due to production difficulties, KODAK’s T-Max 100 roll film has been unavailable for months, and several promised delivery dates have been repeatedly postponed. We already reported this in our post from December 27, 2016. We have just learned that even the most recent delivery date cannot be met and that T-Max 100 roll film will not be available at all […] read more

Analog or digital? With the new Instax Square SQ10 from FUJIFILM, there’s no question about it. This camera lets you get your photos both as 6.2 x 6.2 cm color instant prints and as digital files that you can later transfer to a PC or laptop and share on social media. The best part is that the instant photo doesn’t […] read more

All photo printers and systems offered in the NORDFOTO Versand online store are also available for lease. We’ve been offering this modern form of financing for quite some time, but we’ve now significantly simplified the process and procedures for you: Whereas previously you had to contact us for a quote and we then had to manually fill out and submit […] read more

Netzsieger.de is one of Germany’s largest comparison platforms. Its independent team of experts compares and rates all kinds of products and services. Now, the editors at Netzsieger.de have reviewed the online store of NORDFOTO Versand in a detailed test—and awarded it a seal of approval with a “very good” rating! Read the detailed individual review of NORDFOTO Versand on Netzsieger.de

At the last photokina, Mitsubishi unveiled the Smart Event Module, an add-on that allows the flagship of the Mitsubishi photo printer lineup—the CP D90 DW, which is also still relatively new—to be expanded into a high-performance event photo system. At first glance, Mitsubishi’s solution offers the same features as other event photo systems (such as Sinfonia’s PhotoCafe, which was also […] read more

Due to production difficulties, KODAK’s T-Max 100 roll film has been unavailable for months, and several announced delivery dates have been repeatedly postponed. According to the latest information, the film is now expected to be available again starting in April 2017. Incidentally, the 135-36 format 35mm film is not affected by this and is available without restriction. Since KODAK emphasizes […] read more

Printing snapshots you’ve just taken right away and taking them home as a keepsake or giving them as gifts—that’s a highlight at any party. Manufacturers of thermal printers are also capitalizing on this trend by offering accessories that make this possible. The principle is simple: A wireless adapter, combined with special software, ensures that you can transfer photos from your […] read more

With most thermal photo printers, you can print photos in the 10×15, 13×18, and 15×20 cm sizes. A few models go beyond the 15×20-cm size and allow for prints in 20×25 and 20×30 cm formats. These are considered large-format printers in the dye-sublimation category and come with a correspondingly high price tag. Usually. However, NORDFOTO Versand can now offer you […] read more

Thermal printers—or, more precisely, dye-sublimation printers—are becoming increasingly widespread and have become indispensable in the field of professional photo printing. Whether in the studio or on location, at events, in photo booth systems, or in photo shops: When it comes to fast and affordable prints of digital photos in the standard sizes 10×15, 13×18, and 15×20 cm, dye-sublimation printers are […] read more

At photokina, FUJIFILM introduced the Instax Mini Monochrome, a black-and-white film for Instax Mini and POLAROID 300 cameras, thereby responding to the growing demand for films suitable for artistic use. The Instax Mini Monochrome produces black-and-white instant photos in the standard Instax Mini format of 6.2 x 4.6 cm on 8.6 x 5.4 cm paper. As with the Instax Mini […] read more

The date printed on a package of film is not an expiration date—after which the film can no longer be used—but rather a guarantee date. This means that the manufacturer guarantees the film’s best possible performance up to that date—but it does not mean that the film’s performance will noticeably or even suddenly deteriorate after the guarantee date. On the […] read more

Good news for owners of POLAROID Image, 1200, and Spectra cameras: NORDFOTO Versand can once again supply the right film for these cameras, effective immediately! The IMPOSSIBLE Image & Spectra is available for color and black-and-white instant photos: IMPOSSIBLE Image & Spectra COLOR and IMPOSSIBLE Image & Spectra B&W. Both types of film have a sensitivity of ISO 640 and […] read more

Now that we’re once again offering a range of classic POLAROID cameras in our online store (POLAROID 600 80s and 90s Style, POLAROID Image, POLAROID SX-70, and SX-70 Sonar), some of you may be wondering about the right films—since they’re technically no longer available. That’s true, but after POLAROID stopped producing the films and closed its last factory eight years […] read more

Are you looking for a thermal printer? No problem: www.google.de, thermodrucker, Enter. But—what’s this?! Instead of the expected list of all kinds of printers for your digital photos, you’ll see small and large printers for receipt rolls, adhesive labels, and barcode labels… But didn’t friends or coworkers talk about their new thermal printer and the great print quality? The solution […] read more

Until a few years ago, photographic paper for chemical processing using the RA-4 process was available in both sheet and roll form. To the disappointment of many, however, all manufacturers have discontinued production of sheet-form paper and now offer their RA-4 photo papers exclusively in roll form—that is, uncut—for automated processing in machines designed for this purpose. So anyone who […] read more

It was the first instant SLR camera ever built. And the first SLR camera that could be folded flat thanks to an ingenious folding mechanism. Plus: THE iconic camera of the 1970s! Loved by world-renowned artists and photographers such as Andy Warhol and Ansel Adams, the POLAROID SX 70 remains one of the most beautiful cameras ever built—and with its […] read more

Since the latest wave of free Windows 10 updates (see previous post), we’ve been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about the compatibility of the photo printers we offer. The general rule is this: ALL photo printers we offer—whether inkjet or thermal (dye-sublimation) —can be used without restriction on Windows 10! In this regard, here is our recommendation: Always use […] read more

The deadline for the free Windows 10 update expired at the end of July. Apparently, many photographers acted quickly to update their Windows 7 or 8/8.1 systems to the latest version. At least, we’ve been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about the compatibility of the software we offer, specifically MITSUBISHI PS Events.We have checked this and confirmed it with […] read more