HP PhotoSmart M407 with HP Instant Share

Description: The HP PhotoSmart M407 is a 4.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $185.

Pros: Weighing only 3.3 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: Has 4.1-megapixel resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has only a 1.8 inch viewscreen.

Suitability: Built for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 8x10.

Value: In general, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with similar resolution is quite a bit more, around $260.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: L1839A#ABA

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
• Width 4.3 in
• Depth 1.5 in
• Height 2.1 in
• Weight 0.2 lbs

• Main Features

• Resolution 4.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 4,231,336 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 4,106,688 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 6 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Macro, Action, Landscape, Snap shot, Beach/snow, Portrait mode
• Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
• Exposure Metering Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Digital Video Format MPEG-1
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control None
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 MB )
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 6 - With 16MB built-in memory - 2 MB, Normal JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 10 - With 16MB built-in memory - 1.25 MB, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 26 - With 16MB built-in memory - 600 KB, JPEG 640 x 480 : 162 - With 32MB built-in memory - 80 KB

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Night mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 18.7 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 18 mm - F/2.9-4.8
• Focal Length 6 mm - 18 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 40 - 111 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 10-80cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.9-4.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Features Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, PictBridge support

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 130,338 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Docking station, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software HP Image Zone, Drivers & Utilities, American Greetings Create & Print

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.x, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.x or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
• System Requirements Details Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - 128 MB - 700 MB, MacOS X 10.1.5 or later - PowerPC - 128 MB - 240 MB

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Wrist strap
• Cables Included USB cable kit

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA Lithium battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 122 °F

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