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.

Megapixel.net have just posted a HP PhotoSmart R817 Review and I quote-

“The HP R817 offers a nice-looking and modern look. Its controls are well-placed and very responsive. The 4-direction control, shaped to follow the contours of the hollow it terminates, is particularly worthy of note as it is surprisingly efficient and comfortable to use.

This said, while the R817 powers up relatively quickly — it is ready to snap in under 3 seconds — it is not particularly fast to snap. And when used outdoors, the monitor can become very difficult too see, making framing a shot a bit of a hit and miss affair.”

List of HP Photosmart R817 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