Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 manual and always important Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 lens which makes the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 kit or bundle, is the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number 618
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $699.00
Street Price $275.00
Price Update Date 2002-07-12
Date Available 2000-10-01
Remote Control Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 390 g
13.6 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 128 x 72 x 57 mm
5.0 x 2.8 x 2.2 in
Warranty in Months 12
Image Capture Image Resolution 1600x1200, 800x600
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 2.11
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 34 - 108 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.17x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 1.2x, 1.5x, 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 99999 cm
4.1 - 40815.9 in
Min Macro Area 37 x 28 mm
1.5 x 1.1 in
Max Aperture f/2.4
Aperture Range Description f/2.4-f/4.0 (wide-tele) to ?? (minimum aperture not stated)
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy 1%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 1%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 127000
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.50 EV
Metering Modes Center Weighted, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, forced-on red-eye
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 5.4
Flash Range Description 0.3 - 5.4 m (wide angle), 0.3 - 3.7m (tele)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format TIFF
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Included Software HP Photo Imaging Software and ACD Systems Viewer (PC Only), ArcSoft PhotoImpression 200 and PhotoMontage 2000 (both PC/Mac), Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition software (618xi version only)
OS Compatibility Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 via card reader
Performance Timing Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.6 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.2 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 2.7 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 3.4 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 8
Power Battery Form Factor AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included AA (4) high-energy lithium
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Camera based on the Digita operating system by FlashPoint, enables scripting of camera functions. IrDA connection is to selected HP printers only, not general computer link. Has black/white and sepia shooting modes. AC adapter is optional. Has Pentax lens, HP electronics. (Essentially identical unit is sold by Pentax as their EI-200.)

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 camera or Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 powergrip digital camera.

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