There are a few features which set this camera apart from other manufacturers’ offerings. The inclusion of an extensive Help structure and a basic simple external and internal navigation structure assures that users will be able to navigate all menus without needing to constantly refer to the User’s Manual or other resources.

For camera users seeking a no-frills digital camera with point-and-snap capabilities, standard well sized external controls, and expansive help features with text and image examples, the M527 could be an interesting candidate to re-examine—but we can’t say so for sure.

So says James Murray at DigitalCameraInfo.com in his Hewlett Packard M527 First Impressions Review.

The HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom has 21x total zoom - 3x optical, 7x digital - and features HP Real Life technologies, including HP in-camera red eye removal and HP Design Gallery. With the new HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos. Intuitive button design allows for quick, one-handed shots, in addition to one-button ordering and sharing of photos with HP Photosmart Express.

Photosmart M527 Technical Specifications
* 6-megapixel resolution
* 3x optical zoom, 7x digital zoom
* Dimensions/Weight o 95mm (w) x 32mm (d) x 62mm (h) o 153 grams without
* Support/Connectivity o USB Connectivity o USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later o USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4