HP Photosmart M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
HP Photosmart M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Photography
Editorial Review:
Product Description
Take exceptional photos that make beautiful 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster-size. Get crisp detail at 5.2 MP resolution and 24x total zoom-HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital. This easy-to-use camera features HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos. Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout. A unique, sculpted grip keeps the camera steady for one-handed shots. View shots on a bright, 2 inch image display. Shoot video clips or a series of photos in Burst mode. HP Instant Share allows you to send your photos by e-mail without attachments Edit, organize, print and share digital photos easily using included HP Image Zone software HP Adaptive Lighting automatically brings out details normally lost in shadows Identifies and removes red-eye without software touch-ups Shoot a video clip with audio or take a series of photos in rapid succession Shutter speed - 2 to 1/2000 sec Burst rate - 2 frames per second, 3 pictures maximum Shooting modes - Auto, Macro, Fast shot, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Beach Snow USB connectivity Compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS X v 10.2 or later System requirements - USB-compatible Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.x or later, 10.3.x, 500 MHz PowerPC processor, QuickTime Version 5.0.1 or later, 128 MB RAM; 240 MB disk space, SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color), CD-ROM drive; open USB port Dimensions - 4.3 x 1.46 x 2.09 inches (110 x 37 x 53 mm) Weight - 0.32 pounds (0.15 kg) without batteries
Average customer rating:
- A fairly decent bundle for a beginner.
- Very good for the money
- A good deal, a fair camera
- Easy to use
- A nice, handy camera
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HP Photosmart 428 GoGo Photo Studio (M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Photosmart 420 4x6 Photo Printer)
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Accessories:
- Viking 128 MB Secure Digital Card (SD128M-P)
- Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Card (SD256M-P)
- Viking 512 MB SECURE DIGITAL CARD SD512M-P
- HP 3.3 Volt A/C Adapter for M517, M417, M22, R717, M407, R507, R607, R707, R817 & R818 Digital Cameras
- HP M-Series Dock for Photosmart 435, 635, 735, 935, M307, M407, M417, M517 & M22 Digital Cameras
Product Features:
- 5.2-megapixel digital camera captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- Photosmart 420 photo printer makes borderless prints up to 4 x 6 inches
- Digital camera features 2.0-inch LCD display; edit photos in camera--no PC needed
- Camera powered by two AA-size batteries; printer charges batteries when camera is docked
- 32 MB internal memory in camera; stores images on SD cards
ASIN: B000A5L4YG
Release Date: 2005-09-20 |
Product Description
The kit includes HP Photosmart 428 photo studio printer and HP Photosmart M517 digital camera.The HP Photosmart 428 is a complete photo system - just snap, touch and share. Capture memories with an included easy-to-use 5.2-megapixel HP Photosmart digital camera, and print exceptional 4 x 6-inch borderless prints with the photo studio printer. The compact, lightweight design and integrated handle makes this portable photo studio easy to take almost anywhere.Take exceptional photos that make beautiful 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster size with HP Photosmart M517 Digital Camera. Get crisp detail at 5.2 MP resolution and 24x total zoom - HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital. This easy-to-use camera features exclusive HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos. Remove red-eye as you take photos, or enable HP Adaptive Lighting to automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows. Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout. A unique grip steadies the camera for one-handed shots. View shots on a bright, 2-inch image display. Edit on your PC using included HP Image Zone software, then e-mail photos, without attachments, using HP Instant Share. Store photos using 32 MB internal memory or an optional SD/MMC card. Shoot video, take a series of photos in Burst mode, or capture fleeting shots with minimal shutter lag in Fast shot mode. View a slide show on TV.
Customer Reviews:
A fairly decent bundle for a beginner........2007-05-02
About a year ago I was looking for a camera/printer bundle because I was interested in taking/printing pictures to make scrapbooks. I had owned a couple digital cameras before this one but figured I might as well buy a new one since printers alone are so much money. If I was spending money on a printer, I might as well get a new camera to go with it. ESPECIALLY if it would cost me next to nothing to get the camera. So I found this bundle on Amazon. I noted that it had 5 megapixels and 3x optical zoom which is pretty darn good. And HP is a decent brand. So I went ahead and bought it.
Now for my review of the camera. Let me first start off by saying that I'm not a camera expert by any means. However, I do know what I want my pictures to look like and I do know that there ARE cameras out there that can take really good pictures (I know this because the camera that I'm currently using is one of those cameras). One thing that I didn't want is a camera that takes a while to process after taking a picture. Not only does this camera take a while to process pictures, but if you move even slightly within 5 seconds after taking a picture, the picture comes out blurry. This is extremely inconvenient if you need to take several pictures in a row very quickly or if you want to take a picture of someone in movement or if your subject is jumpy (I know this because my cousin owns this camera as well and has trouble taking pictures of her 8 month old daughter). Also, the brightness doesn't always show what the true brightness is. I know how to use the flash and I understand what ISO settings are so I don't think that I'm the problem. I've taken plenty of pictures using other cameras and haven't had this problem. As far as the options on the camera, they are decent. You can play around with different settings to alter your photos (like changing the picture to black and white or sepia). These options are a little bonus.
The screen is a good size. No problems there whatsoever. The internal memory is typical. Most cameras can only hold a handful of pictures so an SD card is a necessary purchase.
As for the printer, I don't have any real problems with it. I'll admit that I've only used it with the few photo papers that came with the printer. The pictures that I DID print came out looking like pictures that you get developed. So if it's easier for you to use this printer instead of going to a drugstore to get them developed, this printer is a great option. The picture looks exactly like how it was taken. Nothing was cropped out of the original picture. The printing time isn't too long so if you want to print multiple pictures at once, time is not a huge problem. One thing that I did like about the printer is that you can dock the camera on it. Not only does docking charge the camera (let's face it, camera batteries die pretty often), but it also lets you review the pictures you took. This is pretty handy if you don't have a computer around.
So would I recommend this bundle? If this is your first digital camera and you're ok with a) having pictures with incorrect brightness and b) having to play with the camera a bit to get a good picture, go for it. I think it's a great bundle if you're scrapbooking and don't necessarily need to get "the perfect shot". Or if you're purchasing this just for the printer, that's a great idea too. However, if you've owned a digital camera before and want accurate pictures, I'd skip on this bundle. I have a Sony DSC-H2 and it works wonderfully (no playing around with the camera to get a good shot... just press the shutter and you've got a good picture). You truly get what you pay for. I'd suggest testing out cameras at a store before buying one.. If I had tested this one at a store, I would have passed on it hands down.
Very good for the money.......2007-03-16
I've had the camera for over a year, and taken several thousand pictures with it. It's pretty darn good overall. I've been pleased with the image quality, especially for scenery shots. It does fall somewhat short with portraits of people in many cases, though. Easy to use. Minor durability problems.
A good deal, a fair camera.......2007-02-13
I had to have the camera replaced by HP because it never really would stay "on" for more than a few shots. The process was so bad, I'll never by another HP camera. The printer is the older series, using #95 cortridges, so they are not waterproof. But it prints just fine.
Easy to use.......2007-02-13
Gave this to the in-laws for Cristmas and they were taking pictures the next time we went to visit. Definitely buy additional memory, the internal memory is really more of a back-up.
A nice, handy camera.......2007-02-11
This camera works great. And the batteries last quite awhile too. Good quality pictures. A good deal for the price.
Average customer rating:
- A fairly decent bundle for a beginner.
- Very good for the money
- A good deal, a fair camera
- Easy to use
- A nice, handy camera
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HP Photosmart M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
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- Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Card (SD256M-P)
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- HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for AA Cameras (L1815A#A2L)
- HP Photosmart M417 5.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
- HP Photosmart 428 GoGo Photo Studio (M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Photosmart 420 4x6 Photo Printer)
Accessories:
- Viking 128 MB Secure Digital Card (SD128M-P)
- Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Card (SD256M-P)
- Viking 512 MB SECURE DIGITAL CARD SD512M-P
- Slik Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
- HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for AA Cameras (L1815A#A2L)
Product Features:
- 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 2.0-inch LCD; 3x optical zoom
- 32MB of internal memory
- Edit on a PC using included HP Image Zone software; e-mail photos (without attachments) using HP Instant Share
- Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by AA-size batteries (rechargeable NiMH batteries included)
ASIN: B0009JQROU
Release Date: 2005-07-20 |
Product Description
Take exceptional photos that make beautiful 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster-size. Get crisp detail at 5.2 MP resolution and 24x total zoom-HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital. This easy-to-use camera features HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos. Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout. A unique, sculpted grip keeps the camera steady for one-handed shots. View shots on a bright, 2 inch image display. Shoot video clips or a series of photos in Burst mode. HP Instant Share allows you to send your photos by e-mail without attachments Edit, organize, print and share digital photos easily using included HP Image Zone software HP Adaptive Lighting automatically brings out details normally lost in shadows Identifies and removes red-eye without software touch-ups Shoot a video clip with audio or take a series of photos in rapid succession Shutter speed - 2 to 1/2000 sec Burst rate - 2 frames per second, 3 pictures maximum Shooting modes - Auto, Macro, Fast shot, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Beach Snow USB connectivity Compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS X v 10.2 or later System requirements - USB-compatible Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.x or later, 10.3.x, 500 MHz PowerPC processor, QuickTime Version 5.0.1 or later, 128 MB RAM; 240 MB disk space, SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color), CD-ROM drive; open USB port Dimensions - 4.3 x 1.46 x 2.09 inches (110 x 37 x 53 mm) Weight - 0.32 pounds (0.15 kg) without batteries
Customer Reviews:
A fairly decent bundle for a beginner........2007-05-02
About a year ago I was looking for a camera/printer bundle because I was interested in taking/printing pictures to make scrapbooks. I had owned a couple digital cameras before this one but figured I might as well buy a new one since printers alone are so much money. If I was spending money on a printer, I might as well get a new camera to go with it. ESPECIALLY if it would cost me next to nothing to get the camera. So I found this bundle on Amazon. I noted that it had 5 megapixels and 3x optical zoom which is pretty darn good. And HP is a decent brand. So I went ahead and bought it.
Now for my review of the camera. Let me first start off by saying that I'm not a camera expert by any means. However, I do know what I want my pictures to look like and I do know that there ARE cameras out there that can take really good pictures (I know this because the camera that I'm currently using is one of those cameras). One thing that I didn't want is a camera that takes a while to process after taking a picture. Not only does this camera take a while to process pictures, but if you move even slightly within 5 seconds after taking a picture, the picture comes out blurry. This is extremely inconvenient if you need to take several pictures in a row very quickly or if you want to take a picture of someone in movement or if your subject is jumpy (I know this because my cousin owns this camera as well and has trouble taking pictures of her 8 month old daughter). Also, the brightness doesn't always show what the true brightness is. I know how to use the flash and I understand what ISO settings are so I don't think that I'm the problem. I've taken plenty of pictures using other cameras and haven't had this problem. As far as the options on the camera, they are decent. You can play around with different settings to alter your photos (like changing the picture to black and white or sepia). These options are a little bonus.
The screen is a good size. No problems there whatsoever. The internal memory is typical. Most cameras can only hold a handful of pictures so an SD card is a necessary purchase.
As for the printer, I don't have any real problems with it. I'll admit that I've only used it with the few photo papers that came with the printer. The pictures that I DID print came out looking like pictures that you get developed. So if it's easier for you to use this printer instead of going to a drugstore to get them developed, this printer is a great option. The picture looks exactly like how it was taken. Nothing was cropped out of the original picture. The printing time isn't too long so if you want to print multiple pictures at once, time is not a huge problem. One thing that I did like about the printer is that you can dock the camera on it. Not only does docking charge the camera (let's face it, camera batteries die pretty often), but it also lets you review the pictures you took. This is pretty handy if you don't have a computer around.
So would I recommend this bundle? If this is your first digital camera and you're ok with a) having pictures with incorrect brightness and b) having to play with the camera a bit to get a good picture, go for it. I think it's a great bundle if you're scrapbooking and don't necessarily need to get "the perfect shot". Or if you're purchasing this just for the printer, that's a great idea too. However, if you've owned a digital camera before and want accurate pictures, I'd skip on this bundle. I have a Sony DSC-H2 and it works wonderfully (no playing around with the camera to get a good shot... just press the shutter and you've got a good picture). You truly get what you pay for. I'd suggest testing out cameras at a store before buying one.. If I had tested this one at a store, I would have passed on it hands down.
Very good for the money.......2007-03-16
I've had the camera for over a year, and taken several thousand pictures with it. It's pretty darn good overall. I've been pleased with the image quality, especially for scenery shots. It does fall somewhat short with portraits of people in many cases, though. Easy to use. Minor durability problems.
A good deal, a fair camera.......2007-02-13
I had to have the camera replaced by HP because it never really would stay "on" for more than a few shots. The process was so bad, I'll never by another HP camera. The printer is the older series, using #95 cortridges, so they are not waterproof. But it prints just fine.
Easy to use.......2007-02-13
Gave this to the in-laws for Cristmas and they were taking pictures the next time we went to visit. Definitely buy additional memory, the internal memory is really more of a back-up.
A nice, handy camera.......2007-02-11
This camera works great. And the batteries last quite awhile too. Good quality pictures. A good deal for the price.
Average customer rating:
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HP Photosmart M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
All Digital Cameras
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5 to 5.9 Megapixels
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Under 4x Optical Zoom
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Accessories:
- HP PhotoSmart 375 - Printer - color - ink-jet - 4 in x 6.5 in - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi up to 0.8 min/page (color) - capacity: 20 sheets - USB
Product Features:
- 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 2.0-inch LCD and 3x optical zoom
- HP adaptive lighting technology
- Easy-to-use design - take quick, one-handed shots
- 32MB of internal memory and SD memory card slot
ASIN: B000BCE6CU |
Product Description
Take exceptional photos that make beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size. Get crisp detail at 5.2-megapixel resolution and 24x total zoom--HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital.
This easy-to-use camera features exclusive HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos.
Remove red-eye as you take photos, or enable HP adaptive lighting to automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows. Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout.
A unique grip steadies the camera for one-handed shots.
View shots on a bright, 2-inch image display.
Edit on your PC using included HP Image Zone software, then e-mail photos, without attachments, using HP Instant Share.
Store photos using 32MB internal memory or an optional SD/MMC card.
Shoot video, take a series of photos in burst mode, or capture fleeting shots with minimal shutter lag in fast shot mode.
View a slide show on TV and more with an optional dock.
Rechargeable NiMH batteries and AC adapter included.
Average customer rating:
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HP Photosmart M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- Easy-to-use design - take quick, one-handed shots
- 32MB of internal memory and SD memory card slot
- Powered by AA-size batteries (rechargeable NiMH batteries included)
ASIN: B000L1H1L4 |
Product Description
Take exceptional photos that make beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size.
Get crisp detail at 5.2-megapixel resolution and 24x total zoom--HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital.
This easy-to-use camera features exclusive HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos.
Remove red-eye as you take photos, or enable HP adaptive lighting to automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows.
Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout.
A unique grip steadies the camera for one-handed shots.
View shots on a bright, 2-inch image display.
Edit on your PC using included HP Image Zone software, then e-mail photos, without attachments, using HP Instant Share.
Store photos using 32MB internal memory or an optional SD/MMC card.
Shoot video, take a series of photos in burst mode, or capture fleeting shots with minimal shutter lag in fast shot mode.
View a slide show on TV and more with an optional dock.
Rechargeable NiMH batteries and AC adapter included.
Average customer rating:
- A fairly decent bundle for a beginner.
- Very good for the money
- A good deal, a fair camera
- Easy to use
- A nice, handy camera
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HP Photosmart M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & M-Series Dock Bundle
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
All Digital Cameras
| Digital Cameras
| Camera & Photo
| Categories
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5 to 5.9 Megapixels
| Digital Cameras
| Camera & Photo
| Categories
| Electronics
Under 4x Optical Zoom
| Digital Cameras
| Camera & Photo
| Categories
| Electronics
Digital Cameras
| Hewlett-Packard
| Camera & Photo Brands
| Camera & Photo Features
| Electronics
Digital Cameras
| Used Photo & Camera
| Specialty Stores
| Camera & Photo Features
| Electronics
All Hewlett-Packard
| Hewlett-Packard
| Computers Brands
| Computers Features
| Electronics
Digital Cameras
| Other HP Products
| Hewlett-Packard
| Computers Brands
| Computers Features
| Electronics
Accessories:
- Viking 128 MB Secure Digital Card (SD128M-P)
- Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Card (SD256M-P)
- Viking 512 MB SECURE DIGITAL CARD SD512M-P
- Slik Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
- HP 3.3 Volt A/C Adapter for M517, M417, M22, R717, M407, R507, R607, R707, R817 & R818 Digital Cameras
Product Features:
- 5.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom lens combines with 8x digital zoom for 24x total zoom
- Included M-series dock makes it easy to upload images, run TV slideshows, and recharge your camera batteries
- Store images in 32MB internal memory or on separately sold Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
- Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (rechargeable NiMH included)
ASIN: B0009JQRP4
Release Date: 2005-08-15 |
Product Description
Take exceptional photos that make beautiful 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster size. Get crisp detail at 5.2 MP resolution and 24x total zoom - HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital. This easy-to-use camera features exclusive HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos. Remove red-eye as you take photos, or enable HP Adaptive Lighting to automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows. Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout. A unique grip steadies the camera for one-handed shots. View shots on a bright, 2-inch image display. Edit on your PC using included HP Image Zone software, then e-mail photos, without attachments, using HP Instant Share. Store photos using 32 MB internal memory or an optional SD/MMC card. Shoot video, take a series of photos in Burst mode, or capture fleeting shots with minimal shutter lag in Fast shot mode. View a slide show on TV and more with an optional dock.Transfer, print, and share photos at the touch of a button when you use HP Photosmart M-series dock. Easily unload and save photos to your computer, then choose how to share them with friends and family - e-mail automatically when you dock, using HP Instant Share, and get easy photo printing at the touch of a button. Connect the dock to your TV to view slideshows in your living room. Complete all these tasks while recharging the in-camera batteries..
Customer Reviews:
A fairly decent bundle for a beginner........2007-05-02
About a year ago I was looking for a camera/printer bundle because I was interested in taking/printing pictures to make scrapbooks. I had owned a couple digital cameras before this one but figured I might as well buy a new one since printers alone are so much money. If I was spending money on a printer, I might as well get a new camera to go with it. ESPECIALLY if it would cost me next to nothing to get the camera. So I found this bundle on Amazon. I noted that it had 5 megapixels and 3x optical zoom which is pretty darn good. And HP is a decent brand. So I went ahead and bought it.
Now for my review of the camera. Let me first start off by saying that I'm not a camera expert by any means. However, I do know what I want my pictures to look like and I do know that there ARE cameras out there that can take really good pictures (I know this because the camera that I'm currently using is one of those cameras). One thing that I didn't want is a camera that takes a while to process after taking a picture. Not only does this camera take a while to process pictures, but if you move even slightly within 5 seconds after taking a picture, the picture comes out blurry. This is extremely inconvenient if you need to take several pictures in a row very quickly or if you want to take a picture of someone in movement or if your subject is jumpy (I know this because my cousin owns this camera as well and has trouble taking pictures of her 8 month old daughter). Also, the brightness doesn't always show what the true brightness is. I know how to use the flash and I understand what ISO settings are so I don't think that I'm the problem. I've taken plenty of pictures using other cameras and haven't had this problem. As far as the options on the camera, they are decent. You can play around with different settings to alter your photos (like changing the picture to black and white or sepia). These options are a little bonus.
The screen is a good size. No problems there whatsoever. The internal memory is typical. Most cameras can only hold a handful of pictures so an SD card is a necessary purchase.
As for the printer, I don't have any real problems with it. I'll admit that I've only used it with the few photo papers that came with the printer. The pictures that I DID print came out looking like pictures that you get developed. So if it's easier for you to use this printer instead of going to a drugstore to get them developed, this printer is a great option. The picture looks exactly like how it was taken. Nothing was cropped out of the original picture. The printing time isn't too long so if you want to print multiple pictures at once, time is not a huge problem. One thing that I did like about the printer is that you can dock the camera on it. Not only does docking charge the camera (let's face it, camera batteries die pretty often), but it also lets you review the pictures you took. This is pretty handy if you don't have a computer around.
So would I recommend this bundle? If this is your first digital camera and you're ok with a) having pictures with incorrect brightness and b) having to play with the camera a bit to get a good picture, go for it. I think it's a great bundle if you're scrapbooking and don't necessarily need to get "the perfect shot". Or if you're purchasing this just for the printer, that's a great idea too. However, if you've owned a digital camera before and want accurate pictures, I'd skip on this bundle. I have a Sony DSC-H2 and it works wonderfully (no playing around with the camera to get a good shot... just press the shutter and you've got a good picture). You truly get what you pay for. I'd suggest testing out cameras at a store before buying one.. If I had tested this one at a store, I would have passed on it hands down.
Very good for the money.......2007-03-16
I've had the camera for over a year, and taken several thousand pictures with it. It's pretty darn good overall. I've been pleased with the image quality, especially for scenery shots. It does fall somewhat short with portraits of people in many cases, though. Easy to use. Minor durability problems.
A good deal, a fair camera.......2007-02-13
I had to have the camera replaced by HP because it never really would stay "on" for more than a few shots. The process was so bad, I'll never by another HP camera. The printer is the older series, using #95 cortridges, so they are not waterproof. But it prints just fine.
Easy to use.......2007-02-13
Gave this to the in-laws for Cristmas and they were taking pictures the next time we went to visit. Definitely buy additional memory, the internal memory is really more of a back-up.
A nice, handy camera.......2007-02-11
This camera works great. And the batteries last quite awhile too. Good quality pictures. A good deal for the price.
Average customer rating:
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HEWQ7081A - HP Photosmart 428 GoGo Photo Studio (M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom Photosmart 420 4x6 Photo Printer)
Manufacturer: HEWLETT-PACKARD
ProductGroup: Office Product
Binding: Office Product
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Product Description
HP Photosmart 428 GoGo Photo Studio (M517 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom Photosmart 420 4x6 Photo Printer)
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