HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Photography
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Product Description
The four-megapixel, 21x total zoom, HP PhotoSmart 812 digital camera incorporates HP Instant Share feature, which allows users to snap a photo and then select on their camera where the photo will go, the next time the digital camera is connected to a PC, Mac or the optional HP PhotoSmart digital camera dock. Users can select from up to 14 different destinations including e-mail addresses, printers and more. With HP Instant Share, taking, sharing, printing and saving digital photos has never been easier. Users simply take a digital photo and select on the back of the camera that they want to share their photos with by simply pushing a button. When the digital camera is hooked-up to the computer, it remembers whom you've chosen to share your photos with and automatically e-mails and/or prints your photos.
Amazon.com Review
The HP PhotoSmart 812 is a well-specified 4-megapixel digital camera with a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. It's designed as a simple-to-use point-and-shoot replacement, and comes in a compact case with silver finish. While lacking any dramatic aesthetic impact, it does possess neat lines and has an overall feel of a well-constructed camera.
The controls on the HP 812 are straightforward. A power button is accompanied by a shutter button on the top of the camera, the latter surrounded by a mode-select wheel. This enables you to choose between video mode with audio, a time-lapse mode, or straight camera mode. On the back you find zoom controls, located where your right thumb naturally sits. The 3x optical zoom is complemented by a digital zoom to provide 21x total magnification. However, quality suffers when moving to the digital zoom, as with any digital camera.
The menus found via the LCD are straightforward to navigate. You can amend the quality of pictures taken, from one to four stars, with the latter providing 4-megapixel images suitable for print enlargements.
The image quality produced by the PhotoSmart 812 is impressive by typical digital camera standards. However, when stacked against competing 4-megapixel models it doesn't compare favorably. The depth of field is quite shallow, with only small areas of the picture in focus. The autofocus also struggles in low light. This said, it is worth remembering that other 4-megapixel cameras are often considerably more expensive than the 812.
The HP 812 is designed purely for ease of use and you can configure your images while on the camera to print or e-mail, thanks to the Instant Share technology. This is best served when used in conjunction with the HP camera dock, which is not supplied. This separately available dock enables you to easily share pictures and charges your camera batteries at the same time.
The batteries supplied with the camera are nonrechargeable lithium-ion, which have a decent lifespan. The camera will also take standard AAs in an emergency, but you'll only get limited life out of these--around five minutes before the LCD powers down. We recommend getting a set of rechargeables, like those supplied with the camera dock.
The HP 812 uses a Secure Digital (SD) card memory for image storage and is supplied with a 16 MB card. More memory will be needed, as the supplied card will only store five pictures at the highest quality. The camera will also take MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory, which is cheaper than SD.
The HP PhotoSmart 812 delivers what it promises, and provides an affordable compact point-and-shoot that anyone can use and take decent pictures with, which, thanks to the resolution, can be printed at large sizes. It will however, struggle to win over any photography enthusiasts with its dearth of manual controls. --Nick Baxter
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HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
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Product Description
The four-megapixel, 21x total zoom, HP PhotoSmart 812 digital camera incorporates HP Instant Share feature, which allows users to snap a photo and then select on their camera where the photo will go, the next time the digital camera is connected to a PC, Mac or the optional HP PhotoSmart digital camera dock. Users can select from up to 14 different destinations including e-mail addresses, printers and more. With HP Instant Share, taking, sharing, printing and saving digital photos has never been easier. Users simply take a digital photo and select on the back of the camera that they want to share their photos with by simply pushing a button. When the digital camera is hooked-up to the computer, it remembers whom you've chosen to share your photos with and automatically e-mails and/or prints your photos.Amazon.com Review
The HP PhotoSmart 812 is a well-specified 4-megapixel digital camera with a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. It's designed as a simple-to-use point-and-shoot replacement, and comes in a compact case with silver finish. While lacking any dramatic aesthetic impact, it does possess neat lines and has an overall feel of a well-constructed camera.The controls on the HP 812 are straightforward. A power button is accompanied by a shutter button on the top of the camera, the latter surrounded by a mode-select wheel. This enables you to choose between video mode with audio, a time-lapse mode, or straight camera mode. On the back you find zoom controls, located where your right thumb naturally sits. The 3x optical zoom is complemented by a digital zoom to provide 21x total magnification. However, quality suffers when moving to the digital zoom, as with any digital camera.
The menus found via the LCD are straightforward to navigate. You can amend the quality of pictures taken, from one to four stars, with the latter providing 4-megapixel images suitable for print enlargements.
The image quality produced by the PhotoSmart 812 is impressive by typical digital camera standards. However, when stacked against competing 4-megapixel models it doesn't compare favorably. The depth of field is quite shallow, with only small areas of the picture in focus. The autofocus also struggles in low light. This said, it is worth remembering that other 4-megapixel cameras are often considerably more expensive than the 812.
The HP 812 is designed purely for ease of use and you can configure your images while on the camera to print or e-mail, thanks to the Instant Share technology. This is best served when used in conjunction with the HP camera dock, which is not supplied. This separately available dock enables you to easily share pictures and charges your camera batteries at the same time.
The batteries supplied with the camera are nonrechargeable lithium-ion, which have a decent lifespan. The camera will also take standard AAs in an emergency, but you'll only get limited life out of these--around five minutes before the LCD powers down. We recommend getting a set of rechargeables, like those supplied with the camera dock.
The HP 812 uses a Secure Digital (SD) card memory for image storage and is supplied with a 16 MB card. More memory will be needed, as the supplied card will only store five pictures at the highest quality. The camera will also take MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory, which is cheaper than SD.
The HP PhotoSmart 812 delivers what it promises, and provides an affordable compact point-and-shoot that anyone can use and take decent pictures with, which, thanks to the resolution, can be printed at large sizes. It will however, struggle to win over any photography enthusiasts with its dearth of manual controls. --Nick Baxter
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Customer Reviews:
great camera for nonprofessional photographers.......2005-07-29
DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.......2004-09-13
HP no tiene repuestos para sus camaras digitales.......2004-06-29
Les recomiendo revisar otras marcas que si tengan un verdadero servicio al cliente, esto no es servicio al cliente, es la comercialización de cámaras "desechables", las vas a tener que cambiar tu cámara en 1 o 2 años. Triste no? para una inversión de tanto dinero.
Saludos, espero que te sirva mi experiencia al momento de tomar tu decisión, ahora me tocará comprar mi 3 cámara (las dos anteriores fueron HP), pero seguro no será HP.
Decent- But only for outdoor still pictures!.......2004-03-09
This camera cannot recharge its own batteries.......2004-01-27
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HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom and Docking Station
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics All Digital Cameras
| Digital Cameras
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3 to 3.9 Megapixels
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ASIN: B00008KIWD |
Product Description
With the HP Photosmart 812 digital camera, you can capture superb-quality digital images with point-and-shoot simplicity. It combines a 4.13 megapixel sensor with 21x zoom (3x optical, 7x digital) for ultra-sharp close-ups and outstanding image quality. The 3.8 cm LCD display, HP instant share, and docking station compatibility guarantee all-round convenience. It comes complete with video clip and sound capture capabilities, and a 16 MB Secure Digital card with expandable photo storage capability.Amazon.com Product Description
The HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Docking Station can help you capture superb-quality digital images with point-and-shoot simplicity. It combines a 4.13-megapixel sensor with 3x optical zoom for ultra-sharp close-ups and outstanding image quality. It lets you capture up to 2272 x 1712-pixel images for photo-quality prints up to 11 x 17 inches in size, and it also captures up to 60-second video clips at 20 frames per second with audio. The audio recording allows you to add voice annotations (up to 30 seconds) to your still images. The 3.8-centimeter LCD display, HP instant share, and docking station compatibility offer end-to-end convenience. The camera also features video clip and sound capture capabilities, as well as a 16 MB Secure Digital (SD) card with expandable photo storage capability. The Photosmart 812 has a built-in lens cover, so there's no lens cap to worry about.Included with the camera is an HP Photo and Imaging Software suite, which offers creative printing options, photo album options and more. The included dock lets you connect to a computer, TV or printer while recharging batteries. HP's Instant Share software lets you select where your photos will go, with up to 14 destinations, including e-mail addresses, printers, and more. The camera operates on two AA batteries and is USB compatible with Windows-based PCs as well as Macintosh systems.
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