HP Photosmart M737

Description: The HP Photosmart M737 is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $280.

Pros: Weighing only 4.8 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.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 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with comparable resolution is quite a bit less, around $180.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: L2479A#ABA

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.5 in
• Weight 0.3 lbs

• Main Features

• Resolution 8 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8.0 megapixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 8 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Action, Sunset, Theatre, Close-up, Landscape, Panorama left, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Panorama right
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Average, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 32 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2048 x 1536

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Flash ON mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm
• Focal Length 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 37.5 - 112.5 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 15.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 15cm
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Additional Features Date/time stamp, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, In-camera red-eye removal

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, MS Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Wrist strap
• Cables Included USB cable

• Battery

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

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

HP

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com