HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

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great camera for nonprofessional photographers

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT

HP no tiene repuestos para sus camaras digitales

Decent- But only for outdoor still pictures!

This camera cannot recharge its own batteries

HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Accessories:

Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver

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Product Features:

4-megapixel sensor captures 2,272 x 1,704 images for prints at sizes up to 11 x 14 inches

Autofocus lens with 3x optical/7x digital (21x total) zoom

Included 16 MB SD card stores 15 images at default settings

Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port

Uses 2 AA batteries (disposable batteries included)

ASIN: B000063EMY

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

Pros:

Affordable point-and-shoot 4-megapixel camera
Very easy to use and download to your computer
Good choice for beginners who desire 11-by-14-inch photo prints

Cons:

Dearth of manual controls
HP camera dock not included, but recommended for easy photo transfer

Customer Reviews:

great camera for nonprofessional photographers.......2005-07-29

I've taken this camera to New Zealand and Paris, and I have brought home many nice shots. I'm no professional, but I do enjoy taking pictures. This camera has several nice settings such as video, timer, and still, and has served me well. I would recommend this camera to anyone needing a quality point-and-shoot camera.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.......2004-09-13

First, it sucks up the battery real fast, I said well that's not such a big problem, but after 3.5 months the camera started making this crankling noise and got stuck forever. It's supose to be the logic card, that's like the motherboard for a PC. I was reading some of the reviews, and I saw the same problem in some of them. Apparently costumer service is not going to do much for me, so I guess I lost the money. Maybe at the end they'll loose more than me.

HP no tiene repuestos para sus camaras digitales.......2004-06-29

Un cordial saludo.
Les cuento que compre mi cámara HP812 en Amazon.com, me funciono regularmente, y ahora resulta que tiene una falla en el lente y pregunto al centro autorizado de soporte HP en mi país y me indican que si pueden arreglar la camara con un mantenimiento normal, perfecto!. Sino perderé mi inversión, por que HP no tiene repuestos para sus cámaras digitales a nivel mundial. Esto me desconcierta, por que siempre había confiado en esta marca, tengo muchos productos de ellos, y ahora estoy a punto de perder muchos dólares por su culpa.

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

I Previously owned the HP Photosmart 320, a decent 2 MP camera. I am somewhat dissapointed with the Photosmart 812. Anyone buying the PS 812 should be aware that there is a one to two second delay between the time that the shutter button is fully depressed untill the picture is actually taken. I've gotten tons of shots of the back of my baby's head- She'd turn by the time the camera actually took the picture! The images taken indoors are slightly off color and faded compared to my other cameras- seems to be the way the flash reflects off objects.The movie mode with sound is decent, and the outdoor pictures are fairly sharp. Even so the camera doesn't do that great of a job focusing. as mentioned in the other posts, the 812 is powered by 2 AA batteries, so even two NIMH rechargeables don't last more than 40 shots or a few minutes f movie mode. HP mentions in the manual that you must conserve the batteries, but many of the other companies out there get 300 to 800 shots on their baterries, so the 812 really cant be considered acceptable. Overall I'm thiking of switching to a Cannon.
The Cannon line of cameras seem to actually take a picture when you click- and they don't have a 4-5 second delay between shots while the previous picture loads to memory. Plus theres no nedd to chage the batteries every few pictures. HP definitely needs to get their act together.

This camera cannot recharge its own batteries.......2004-01-27

Well I have this photosmart 812 camera and a C8881a dock. I thought it would be a good combo since it came with two sets of batteries and easy connectivity to my computer. Seems to have nice menu's and iPhoto recognizes the camera right away. Windows XP brings it right away as well in drive mode.

The batteries that came with the camera will not charge. According to HP the camera will not charge if the batteries less than 1.2v in them. Well of course new batteries out of the box will have less than 1.2v in them!!! HP says to upgrade the firmware on the camera which will fix this issue, but it still does not work! Another annoying thing is that you need to reset the date everytime you take the batteries out, or in this case whenever you unhook the camera from the dock since the batteries never charge!

HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom and Docking Station

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HP PS812 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom and Docking Station

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

Features 4.13 megapixel sensor for 2272 x 1712-pixel images
Offers 21x effective zoom (3x optical and 7x digital)
Captures up to 60-second video clips at 20 frames per second with audio
Easy-to-read 1.5-inch LCD display
Includes 16 MB Secure Digital (SD) card with expandable photo storage capability

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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By employing the extremely high frequency range of 5.8 GHz, Panasonic's cordless phones assure higher conversation security and sound clarity. The new KX-TG5779S boasts today's most advanced features such as Talking Call Display, a 16-minute All Digital Answering System and Skype compatibility (optional). And with its 65,000 color capable LCD display, the icon based menu operation is a breeze, enabling easy navigation of the phone's value-added features.

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PHOENIX/SAMYANG Open Box P-5000 35mm SLR Camera

Manufacturer: PHOENIX/SAMYANG
ProductGroup: Photography
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Accessories:

Adorama - Lens hood - rubber

Tiffen 49mm UV Protection Filter

Product Features:

Aperture-priority auto-exposure - Choose the aperture and the camera automatically chooses the complementary shutter speed for correct exposure. One advantage of using aperture priority is the ability to determine depth of field

Has center-weighted TTL metering for manual operation - Helps get accurate exposures while permitting your utmost creativity

Includes a 50mm lens for 'normal' perspective

You can change lenses on this camera for other perspectives including zoom. Its lens mount accepts any Minolta MD series lens or compatible (manual focus)

Electronically controlled self-timer

ASIN: B00076SCY8

Product Description

Phoenix P-5000 35mm SLR Camera - When it comes to photography, there are still many purists that prefer film to digital. The Phoenix P-5000 SLR Camera uses 35mm film and offers exceptional value and performance for the novice and aspiring professional photographer. It includes one lens but you have the option of purchasing other lenses for astounding versatility. At any angle, this camera is a great buy! Hot-shoe mount for Synch-X electronic-flash Iflash is not included) Shutter can be set from 4-seconds to 1/1000th second in auto mode or 1-second to 1/1,000th second in manual mode. There's also a B setting for manually set exposures for extremely dark situations Auto mode works with films from ISO 12 up to ISO 3200 Manual film advance. An optional power winder is available at extra cost (PHX 05224) Crank rewind mode Progressive frame counter witrh automatic reset Requires 2 LR44 or SR44 Batteries for operation Unit Dimensions - 6 W x 3.6 H x 2.4 D / Weight 17.6 ounces (camera body only) Includes case and strap

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Philips 15" XGA 150P LCD Monitor - Analog/Digital

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
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Koss R-10 Home Headphones

Belkin F2N028-06 VGA Monitor Replacement Cable

Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Product Features:

High-resolution active matrix TFT LCD

0.30-millimeter dot pitch

1,024 x 728 maximum resolution, 75 Hz refresh rate

Digital/analog support

Flexible bezel configuration, integrated tilt and swivel

ASIN: B00004WLP4

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The 15-inch XGA 150P LCD monitor from Philips provides a bright, high-contrast display with a flexible bezel configuration and integrated tilt-and-swivel base. With a maximum resolution of 1,024 x 768, you'll have an ample viewing area while enjoying bright colors and great contrast. Controls for contrast, brightness, and horizontal and vertical size and position are positioned on the side of the monitor, while the power on/off button is on the front panel. The XGA 105P is both Macintosh and PC compatible, and accepts both analog and digital input signals. If you need support for USB peripherals, an optional USB wedge is available.

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This 52" RCA Projection Television has picture-quality that will make you question going to the movie theatre. Digital Focus combined with Dynamic Focus maximizes picture brightness with sharper corner focus ensuring a beautifully detailed picture across the entire screen. This television also offers the convenience of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD On-Screen Program Guide so that you can always find out what is on. PRODUCT FEATURES:Home Theatre Video System with 900 lines of horizontal resolution.

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This manual printer sharing switch box connects two computers to one printer or one printer to two .computers.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 4MP Digital Camera

Great Cmera - though a bit old by now

A "Best Buy" Secret

Best Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Accessories:

Targus Digital Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Panasonic S002 600mAh

Panasonic DMW-LMC55 55mm Protection Filter for Panasonic FZ7 (Requires DMW-LA2 Adaptor), FZ30, and FZ50 Digital Cameras

Digipower BP-PN02 Replacement Li-Ion Battery for Panasonic CGR-S002A

Product Features:

4.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints

Amazing 12x optical zoom gets you close to the action without sacrificing image quality

Super-fast shutter times: .006 seconds to release (not including AF time) and .3 seconds between shots

Stores images on Secure Digital (SD) cards; 8MB card included

Powered by a Lithium-Ion battery pack (7.2V, 680 mAh); battery charger included

ASIN: B0007OV46I

Product Description

The Panasonic DMC-FZ4S Lumix Digital Camera recreates the vivid moments that you're trying to capture digitally, with perfect accuracy. The super-bright 12x Optical and 4x Digital zooms deliver exquisite shots from telephoto to wide angle and macro. The MEGA Optical stabilizer stops jittery hands from producing shaky pictures. Snap off consecutive shots at 4 frames per second until the memory is full, for that perfect shot. All this in a smaller, easier-to-hold body. White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Halogen, Flash, White Set, White Balance Adjustment Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2,000 sec. MEGA Optical image stabilizer helps eliminate blurry pictures Mega Burst Shooting Mode take up to 7 shots at 4 or 2 frames per sec. Playback Modes - Thumbnail Display, Zoomed Playback(16x max), Slide Show, Resizing, Trimming, DPOF Scene Modes - Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Playback Color Effect Modes - Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia Records to SD/MMC cards Auto Angle Detection Language Selections - English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, French Lithium-ion battery pack with charger - takes up to 320 pictures Includes ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Panorama Maker and PhotoBase Color - Silver Dimensions(HxWxD) - 2.69 x 4.25 x 3.34 Weight - 0.72 lbs. Included Accessories - Battery charger, battery pack, 8MB SD Card, lens cap, lens hood & adapter, A/V & USB cable, strap and CD-ROM

Customer Reviews:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 4MP Digital Camera.......2007-06-28

With out a doubt one of the best little zoom cameras ever! The Leica lens is amazing and our shoots are wonderful!

I find my self carrying this with me in my car at all times. We have bigger, more expensive digitals, but this continues to be my favorite all around camera. Our little ones (3 grandchildren) can not escape the pictures with this one! and they are IN FOCUS to boot!

Buy one if you can find one.

Great Cmera - though a bit old by now.......2007-02-18

Great Caera, Great photos, however this is a 2005 model,
these days I would buy the Great Panasonic FZ7.

However this is a great Camera that takes excellent pictures!
(records video with no Sound).

A "Best Buy" Secret.......2006-03-21

After several months of use, the FZ4 continues to impress me. I had originally planned to get the FZ5 to replace my 3-yr old Panasonic LC5 but when I tried both, I found that an extra $100 or so bought me a slightly larger LCD (not enough to matter), sound when using the movie mode (which I have not used on any digital camera) and other useless gadgetry, like choice of silver or black body. I feel that the FZ4 is slightly faster and noise, which is usually seen in the shadows at higher ISO, is slightly reduced---and no purple fringing, period. Both are excellent cameras within their design parameters as cameras for sports, family gettogethers,nature and travel, not portrait or studio work although enlargements on the FZ4 are fine up to and including 8x11 and often even larger. What it lacks is a complete set of manual controls but if you want that you must get a DSLR and a couple of zoom lenses which will set you back several thousand. My Panasonic DMC-FZ4 was well under US$250, including tax and shipping.

Best Camera.......2005-05-25

This camera is great. Huge 12x optical zoom, yet the camera is very small and portable. Plus it has optical image stabilization that works wonders. Best of all it is relatively cheap. Best camera on the market, forgot to mention the photo quality is superb even with automatic setings. Plus you can go full on manual aperture, manual shutter, and manual iso if you want. Plus throw in the really high speed burst mode and every other camera just got OWNED!

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Panasonic Pentium M 733- 1.1GHzULV(Centrino) 10.4 Touch Screen Hi-bright Transmissive XGA ( CF-18FJAZXBM )

Manufacturer: Panasonic Office Automation
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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ASIN: B0009KQPLE

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With one quick swivel, the wireless Panasonic Toughbook 18 transforms from a fully rugged maximum-performance notebook PC to a fully rugged handwriting-friendly tablet PC. Take handwritten notes, mark and edit documents and draw diagrams. It even converts handwriting to printed text.

Panasonic Pentium M 733- 1.1GHzULV(Centrino) - 10.4 Touch Screen Hi-bright Transmissive XG ( CF-18FJAZBBM )

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Panasonic Pentium M 733- 1.1GHzULV(Centrino) - 10.4 Touch Screen Hi-bright Transmissive XG ( CF-18FJAZBBM )

Manufacturer: Panasonic Office Automation
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
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ASIN: B0009W5BA8

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Customer Reviews:

DOES NOT RECHARGE!.......2004-12-16

it syncs but as i said before, does NOT recharge your palm... :(

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