Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 manual and always important Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 lens which makes the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 kit or bundle, is the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number M517
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Street Price $230.42
Price Update Date 2006-09-12
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 177 g
6.2 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 107 x 53 x 36 mm
4.2 x 2.1 x 1.4 in
Warranty in Months 12
Image Capture Image Resolution 2576x1944, 2048x1536, 640x480
Movie Resolution 288x216
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.36
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 36 - 108 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 8x
Auto Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 10 - 80 cm
4.1 - 32.7 in
Min Aperture f/80.0
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f2.8 to f4.9 (wide); f4.8 to f8.0 (telephoto)
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Zooming optical viewfinder
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 130572
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Longest Shutter Time 2
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.50 EV
Metering Modes Center-weighted
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto (default), On, Off, Red-eye, Night
Flash Range Description W: 9.2ft/2.8m, 13.1ft/4.0m, 18.5ft/5.7m; T: 5.5ft/1.7m, 7.8ft/2.4m, 11.1ft/3.4m (ISO100/200/400)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 32.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format MPEG-1
Connectivity Video Out No
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection Camera dock, DC in
Performance Timing Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.0
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 2 x AA Lithium disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 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 M517 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 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 M517 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 camera or Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 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 M517 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 M517 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Hewlett Packard Photosmart M517 powergrip digital camera.

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