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Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 manual and always important Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 lens which makes the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 kit or bundle, is the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
812 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$499.00 |
| Street Price |
$450.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Date Available |
2002-05-02 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
227 g
7.9 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
95 x 41 x 70 mm
3.7 x 1.6 x 2.8 in |
| Warranty in Months |
12 |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2272x1712 |
| Movie Resolution |
288x216 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.13 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
37 - 111 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
7x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
14 - 70 cm
5.7 - 28.6 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Optical zoom range-finder |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
78% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
4.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
1 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Metering Modes |
TTL |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
4.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
ISO100: 2.0m wide / 1.0m tele; ISO200: 2.75m wide / 1.5m tele; ISO400: 4.0m wide / 2.0m tele |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
MPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, Camera Dock |
| Included Software |
HP Photo Imaging software |
| OS Compatibility |
Win 98, 2000 Pro, ME, XP or MacOS 9.1, 10.1+ |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH, Photo Lithium |
| Batteries Included |
2 x AA (type unknown) |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Will ship in 'Spring 2002'.
All-glass lens manufactured by Pentax, has 2 double-sided aspheric elements. Minimum focus distance of 14cm is at wide angle; at telephoto this increases to 40cm.
ISO 400 is available only when flash is used. Has ability to tag images using what HP terms 'Instant Share' technology for sending to up to 14 destinations such as email addresses and printers. When the camera is next connected to a PC, the images are sent to their predefined destinations... Has direct-print capability when connected to a USB Photosmart or Deskjet printer.
Optional accessories include Photosmart 8881 camera dock (allows battery charging, computer and video-out connectivity, and comes bundled with 4 x AA NiMH batteries).
Thanks to DigitalKamera.de for helping provide us with more in-depth specifications. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 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 812 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 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 812 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 camera or Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 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 812 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 812 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Hewlett Packard Photosmart 812 powergrip digital camera.
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