HP Photosmart R817 review

Less like a camera and more like a computer

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2006-04-30April 30th 2006

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£250.00
MPN	L2031A
Manufacturer's Description	Get closer than comparably priced 3x cameras, with 5x optical zoom (40x total, 8x digital) - up to 70 percent more zoom than 3x lenses. Take exceptional photos at 5 MP resolution that make beautiful prints and enlargements. This stylishly small camera is made with durable stainless steel and fits easily in your pocket. View photos and menus easily on a bright, 2-inch image display. Exclusive HP Real Life technologies provide the easiest path to brilliant photos. Remove red-eye in the camera, get photo-taking tips, and automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows. Stitch and preview panorama shots right on the camera, and save high-quality VGA video stills to print. Easily take better photos in a variety of settings using 15 optimized shooting modes, including action, sunset and more. Express your creativity using the ultimate in robust manual controls. Get sharp focus for the best shot automatically with multi-zone focus.
Accessories	R07 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter, Camera dock, Wrist strap, USB cable
Colour	Silver
Dimensions	91 x 29.8 x 57
Warranty Length	1 Year
Weight (kg)	0.19
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Battery life (approx images)	250
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	USB, USB 2.0
Display Size	2
Effective Pixels	5.25
Exposure Modes	Aperture-priority, Automatic, Beach, Landscape, Manual, Panorama, Portrait, Shutter-priority, Snow, Sunset
Exposure bracketing	3
Flash	Yes
Flash Features	Auto, On/Off, Red Eye Red.
Flash Modes	Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction
Focusing Modes	Manual
ISO Settings	100, 200, 400, 50, ISO Auto
Image Formats	JPEG
Image Sensor Resolution	154
Image Sensor Type	1/2.5inch CCD
Max Aperture	2.8
Memory Types	Internal, MultiMedia Card, SD
Metering Modes	Average, Centre weighted, Spot
Min Aperture	8
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	5
Software Provided	CD-ROM featuring HP Image Zone and American Greetings Create and Print Greeting Cards software
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
LCD Display?	Yes