HP PhotoSmart R817 Review

The HP Photosmart R817 and R818 are two variables of the same camera. The only difference is the exteriour colour and the packaging. The model is small and handy with 5 megapixel resolution and a 5x Pentax zoom lens, covering focal lengths equivalent to 36-180 mm f/2,8-4,7.

Steve’s Digicams just posted a HP PhotoSmart R817 User Review and liked it well enough. I quote-

“Bottom line - we feel the HP PhotoSmart R817 is a worthy competitor in the 5-megapixel category, offering great image, speedy performance, “cool” Real Life Technologies as well as various useful exposure modes. It will make a great choice for anyone who wants an easy to use digicam that captures awesome photos without breaking the bank. With an MSRP of about $349, it offers a good value and is sure to be popular this holiday season.”

Features:
* 5.1-Megapixels of resolution for prints up to poster size
* Pentax 5x optical and 8x digital zoom lens (40x combined)
* Compact, light weight, stylish and durable stainless steel body
* HP’s Adaptive lighting technology and In-camera red-eye removal
* Snapping modes: Auto, Action, Landscape, Portrait, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Aperture Priority, Shutter speed Priority, Manual, Theatre, Panorama, Document, My Mode)
* Add audio memos to still images (up to 60 sec.)
* Record MPEG-1 movies with audio at 640×480 (30fps)
* Long Exposure up to 15 seconds, with noise reduction
* 2.0-inch high resolution LTPS TFT color LCD screen
* Exposure metering: Average, Center-weighted or Spot
* Built-in flash with modes for Auto, Off, Auto+Red-Eye, Forced On and Night
* Adjustable ISO, white balance, saturation, contrast and sharpening
* Color, Black & White and Sepia modes
* Date & Time Stamping on the image
* Built-in orientation sensor
* Li-ion rechargeable battery and docking cradle included
* Compatible with optional HP PhotoSmart R-series camera dock
* 32MB of internal flash memory + SD memory card slot
* JPEG Exif 2.2, USB and PictBridge compatible