HP PS720 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

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HP PS720 3.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

HP PhotoSmart DCSA41 Starter Kit for the HP 320, 435, 620, 635, 720, 735, 812, 850, 935 and 945 Cameras

HP PhotoSmart 145 4" x 6" Photo Printer

HP PhotoSmart 245 Compact Photo Printer

HP 8881 Digital Camera Dock for the 320, 620, 720, 812, 850 and 945

Tamrac MXS536701 Memory & Battery Management Wallet 2 (Black)

Product Features:

3.3 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14

3x optical plus 4x digital zoom lens (for 12x total) with autofocus

16 MB internal memory with Secure Digital card slot

Connects to Macs and PCs via USB port

Powered by 4 AA batteries; NiHM rechargeables recommended

ASIN: B000069J7Z

Product Description

Get extraordinary snapshots and enlargements up to 11 x 14 inches with the easy-to-use HP Photosmart 720 digital camera with a direct printing capability. The camera enables 3.3MP total resolution and 12x total zoom - 3x optical and 4x digital zoom. Add audio to every photo and video clip. Use HP Instant Share to select where photos will go - with up to 14 destinations including e-mail addresses, printers and more.

Amazon.com Review

HP's Photosmart 720 digital camera offers high 3.3-megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom in a compact frame. It doesn't quite slip into a pocket, but as it weighs only a little over half a pound, it's easily portable.

A simple layout of well-labeled buttons makes the camera easy to operate for the beginning user. The 1.6-inch LCD can be quickly turned on and off, saving on battery life.

The HP 720 is powered by four AA batteries (included), but they will soon need to be replaced. Consider the optional HP dock (the 720 ships with an adapter for the dock), which includes four rechargeable batteries, and every time you dock the camera to transfer photos, the batteries recharge.

We were pleased with the 720's image quality--pictures appeared detailed and sharp. The camera can also capture 30-second video clips--complete with audio--at 20 frames per second and at 320 by 240 resolution. One minor annoyance: the lens was loud and slow as we zoomed in and out during shooting.

With 16 MB of internal memory, the 720 can house 17 high-quality shots. There's a Secure Digital memory slot for expanding the storage capability, always a useful upgrade.

The affordable HP Photosmart 720 makes a great camera for users wanting to break into the digital-image world, and features enough performance to make the trip worthwhile, yet without so many bells and whistles as to make digital photography frustrating. --J. Curtis

Pros:

Easy to use
Light and fairly compact
High image quality

Cons:

Noisy zoom lens
Useful dock costs extra

Amazon.com Product Description

Get extraordinary snapshots and enlargements up to 11 by 14 inches with the easy-to-use HP Photosmart 720 digital camera. It features 3.3-megapixel resolution, 12x total zoom, and a movie mode with audio. You can also add audio notation to every photo and video clip. And with the HP Instant Share feature, you can select up to 14 destinations to deliver your digital photos the next time you connect to your computer, including e-mail addresses, printers, and more.

Optics and Resolution
Featuring a CCD sensor with 3.3 million effective pixels, the Photosmart 720 creates images up to 2,048 by 1,536 pixels and prints up to 11 by 14 inches. It also features a 3x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom for a 12x total.

Storage and Transfer
Store photos using the 16 MB internal memory. The Photosmart 720 also features a Secure Digital slot for optional SD memory cards.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the Photosmart 720 can also record movie clips of up to 60 seconds with audio at a frame rate of 20 fps. The QuickTime Motion JPEG format offers a limited resolution, which is great for capturing a short movie that can be e-mailed to friends and family, but is no replacement for a true camcorder.

More Features
With the optional HP Photosmart 8881 digital camera dock (which includes four rechargeable NiMH batteries), you can connect easily to your PC or TV, plus recharge your camera batteries.

Easily print photos directly from your camera to an optional HP Photosmart, HP PSC 950 all in one, or HP Deskjet (excludes 600 series) printer with USB connectivity--no PC required.

Other features include:

Built-in flash with red-eye reduction.
1.6-inch backlit LCD display for preview and review of photos, battery levels, photo counter, and flash modes.
Real-image 3x zoom viewfinder
10-second timer

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by four standard AA batteries. We recommend a set of rechargeable NiMH batteries. It measures 4.7 by 2.9 by 2.1 inches and weighs 12 ounces. This package includes the Photosmart 720 digital camera, four AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, hand strap, and a CD-ROM with HP Photo & Imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Customer Reviews:

It is not a good camera.......2007-03-19

It is a SIMPEL camera.There is many good cameras at same price, and very good performance than it.It resolve you camera problems, if you want a easy camera.but it is not good.

Good product.......2004-09-28

I bought this camera in May 2004 and it seemed an excellent deal at the time (250 dollars). It takes good photos and it's sturdy. I am now upgrading to one of those credit-card size cameras with 4 MP but my brother is buying the HP from me.

There are only a few cons:
-The size and weight. I want a camera that I can fit into my pockets or into the sort of tiny purse you take to parties/weddings, etc.
-Only 16 MB internal memory. I bought a Kingston SD 128 MB card (around 25 dollars) and that was enough for me.
-Pictures tend to come out blurred when using the focus, unless you place them on a solid surface, which is impossible to do most of the times.
-The flash was too strong... eyes wouldn't come out red, but closed!! Seriously, all of the people I took pictures of complained about the intensity of the flash.

The pros:
-Very good pictures.
-Easy to use buttons. I didn't have to read the instructions, the interface was very intuitive.
-Sturdy, butterfingers-proof.
-Good prize.

I have read other reviews where it is advised that you need the docking station... well if you have a computer with USB ports, you don't. It's as easy as plugging the camera to the computer and the files will start uploading inmediately (with the software provided in the CD). And about the battery life... it's funny, but it seemed to get better with time. The camera comes with rechargeable batteries, and I used both those and good alkaline AA batteries for backup. It carries 4 of them, but unless you record many videos, they'll last enough.

Unsatisfied.......2004-07-22

I was really unsatisfied with this camera- beware- if you buy this camera you will need to buy the docking station and a camera card- both of which DO NOT come with it. You will need these items to use this camera often. This camera is not the best of what is out there but it gets you by. Wish I waited to buy something else- most other digital cameras are smaller now, come with more and hold more pictures.

Disappointed with this model.......2004-04-28

I too picked this model on the positive reviews. I bought it in May of 2003 along with an HP photo printer. In August 2003, a few days before my vacation, it just stopped working. HP tech support was excellent got another right out to me. Now April 2004, it did it again. It worked one day, batteries went dead, I charged them and can't get it to turn on again. Tech support was great another one is coming. However, my 1 year warranty is up in May and I am on my 3rd camera! They will give me 90 days on the 3rd one and that is it. I am going to have to buy their extended warranty program through HP because I fear in 3-6 months, it won't work again. I expressed my concern and I wanted to upgrade to a newer model and pay the difference. They don't have anything to offer for this one. Something is wrong with this series. On the other hand, the printer has been great.

Sturdy Performer.......2003-10-17

I bought this camera for a two-week hike in very remote country; the selling points for me were the relatively ruggedly designed exterior and the ability to turn off the LCD screen to save battery life. I would have liked the ability to turn the camera on without having the HP logo displayed on the LCD (and the little tone chiming). Especially at night in the woods, the LCD screen is bright enough to be distracting, and since I was aiming my shots through the viewfinder, I didn't need it activated. Even with that minor complaint, this camera gets five stars; it held up like a champ despite being rattled around for two weeks, took terrific pictures (a mini-tripod *really* helped), and it didn't eat too many batteries. Plus my PDA uses SD cards for storage, so I can swap among my devices as needed. I'd strongly recommend it.

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Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

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My3ia M3017WH 128 MB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: My3ia USA
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

2 Color OLED screen

Supports Mp3, WMA formats

Voice recording, multi language support, FM radio, Encoding

AAA battery for 8 hours of play time

5 EQ mode, Free Headset/Pouch

ASIN: B0007QMSG6

Product Description

This sleek camera creates perfect pictures for you. Use the pre-flash feature to eliminate "red eye" effect. A passive auto-focus system recognizes your subject in the foreground to ensure an exceptionally sharp picture. The camera automatically generates warning sounds when incorrect settings are made to prevent unwanted errors while taking pictures. Several easy-to-use one touch mode dials create various shooting choices: Portrait zoom provides the ideal setting for your subject. Continuous mode enables you to take uninterrupted action shots by simply keeping the shutter pressed down. Snap mode is ideal for taking pictures of active subjects, such as children or pets.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent camera.......2004-07-22

I purchased this camera a few months ago to replace my favorite camera when it was unfortunately broken. Since I loved that camera, the next camera had a lot to live up to.

I have been very pleased with this camera. It has a great zoom and the picture quality is just as great.

As said previously, you must make sure to have the camera on the right setting to avoid blurry pictures. It actually has a setting you can turn on so that the camera will beep if the settings aren't appropriate for the pictures! I don't think you could ask for anything better!

I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for one like it.

Unfortunately, multi-function can be a minus for some folks.......2004-02-14

One of the best features about this camera is that it offers many different features and settings for different conditions and purposes. Examples: Conditions - weather, sunny versus cloudy, dark, night, and on and on. Purposes - Landscape shots? Continuous shots for your kid playing soccer? And more.

One must be careful to set the control dial on a appropriate setting otherwise you may get strange results like Mr. Barber did - I am pretty sure that's what he did, not reading the instructions and trying different things without paying attention. (Sorry if I am jumping the gun, Mr. Barber ^_^) For instance, red-eye effect does not work under certain special settings. Blurry images like Mr. Barber had is a classic example of taking normal shots on landscape setting. (I often see people make this mistake when traveling, going back and forth between simple portrait shots and landscape shots)

This is a great camera, which combines the modern technology of precise motor mechanism and digital elements with one of the most highly regarded lenses in the industry for its quality and history. Photo quality of this Samsung camera is immaculately fine and sharp, filled with pleasing colors to viewers' eyes. The greater thing is that its price is very competitive when compared to its similarly equipped cameras from other brands.

Great camera...great price!.......2002-12-24

I've had this camera for six months, and it's been nothing less than perfect! Terrific zoom length, very compact size, and quality features, such as the Schneider Optics lens.

I've yet to have had one problem, and have shot many rolls of film. Another reviewer (Mr. Barber), must have received a defective product. A 1-star review of this camera just doesn't make sense, and to say that a disposable took better photos, is patently absurd!

Samsung includes a 3-year extended warranty with this model. Buy this camera without hesitation!

god awful.......2002-08-25

i purchased this camera on this site nearly a year ago. since that time, i've taken it on two major vacations (alaska and paris) and was dissappointed with the results. my friend and travel companion purchased disposable cameras and took better pictures than i did. a month ago, i went to montana on vacation and took pictures with the evoca. each one turned out with a bright halo like ring of light surrounding the boarder of the photo.....50% of the pictures were completely indistinguishable.

i tested it again in las vegas with the same halo like result. so much for the high price tag and fancy lens....

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PC Concepts Bitronics 2-Way Auto-Switch Parallel

Manufacturer: PC Concepts
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Switches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00004Z68K

Product Description

Includes DMC-F1K Digital Camera 16MB SD Memory Card Li-Ion Battery Pack AC Adaptor/Battery Charger A/V Cable USB Cable Strap Software CD-ROM.

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Panasonic P-P543 Cordless Phone Battery

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Cordless Telephone | by Use | Batteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Works with Panasonic KX-TC930

3.6v/600mAh

Nickel cadmium

ASIN: B00006JPXO

Product Description

Replacement rechargeable battery for Panasonic KXT9500 cordless telephone

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Pro Power Car Power Adapter / DC-to-AC Mobile Inverter - Portable / In-Car Case Logic DVD Player Case BUNDLE for APEX Models PD Series 500 55 700 705 840

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

Car Accessories | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

Holds portable DVD players up to 10"; Integrated storage for Portable DVD, laptops, CD, MP3 players and their accessories

Fold-up design with carry strap allows you take the entertainment with you

Sturdy Hook-n-loop webbing harness holds DVD player securely

Easily attaches to front and rear car seats to keep both kids and adults entertained on long car trips

The Pro Power Adapter powers your Portable DVD Player ALL IN THE CAR! Weighs only 5 oz and fits in your pocket!

ASIN: B000H3I8S6

Product Description

Take your portable DVD player and favorite movies on the road in this compact, thickly padded, multi-functional case. Adjustable buckle attachment suspension system allows case to easily attach to the seats. Mounting system quickly detaches, converting into a portable carrying case. Sturdy hook-n-loop harness in main compartment safely secures DVD player while in use or stored. Multiple Zippered pockets hold all your accessories organized. Side strap provides convenient attachment for headphones when not in use.

Product Description

The use of aspherical lens allows a large aperture F2.8 (at the wide-angle setting) in a compact body. It also reduces aberration and improves optical performance. SIGMA's unique four-group zoom system satisfactorily compensates for astigmatic aberration and distortion aberration throughout the zoom range.

Customer Reviews:

Buy the canon lens if you have Canon SLR, otherwise this will do.......2005-08-19

Good lens. But if you have Canon SLR, buy the canon lens (Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM). There is a difference between the two while used with Canon SLR. Images are sharper with Canon lens, in my opinion.

For other SLR camera, I don't see such difference.

fastest, highest quality zoom lens for the price........2004-08-30

This Sigma 28-105mm is superb value for a general-purpose lens for the serious amateur. The zoom range is great, and the quality of images is fairly consistent throughout. It's faster than any other lens that you'll find near this price (meaning that it has a larger aperture to let in more light, so you could take the same picture at a faster speed).

When I was purchasing it, the biggest question on my mind was whether to get a Canon lens or an off-brand lens. The most similar Canon is a 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. It costs about a quarter again as much as the Sigma. Advantages of the Canon? It offers USM (fast, silent focusing), and the Canon logo. Advantages of the Sigma? An extra half-stop, and price. Personally, I don't find the lack of USM to be much of a disadvantage. The focusing is quick and precise on the Sigma -- unless you're taking action shots, you're never going to notice the extra half second. I do like the speed of the Sigma. Having an extra half stop allows you to shoot in slightly dimmer light, or to achieve a shallower depth. Since I haven't done a side-by-side compison of shots from the two lenses, it wouldn't be fair to compare their quality. However, I'm absolutely happy with the Sigma -- it goes far beyond what I expected for a lens of this price.

Just to clarify a couple of errors in other reviews: it uses 72mm filters, so be aware that you'll pay more for these than for filters for the Canon. (On the other hand, this allows the lens to be faster and to have fewer problems with vignetting.) There was a problem with the older Sigma lenses being incompatible with newer Canon EOS cameras, but newer lenses solve this problem.

Overall, I think that Sigma offers superb quality and versatility for the money. If you're a serious amateur who is looking for that one lens you keep on your camera 90% of the time, this is the perfect lens for you.

Great lens, but experiencing problems.......2004-04-15

I enjoyed this lens very much when I got it. Problem is that it's Auto focus isn't working on my Canon EOS-5. It worked fine in the begining. It's not now. I'm going to send it in and see if they fix it and if it works well afterwards. Never been dropped and hasn't been used all that much. Not sure if it's just mine or if others have had this problem. It might need to be reprogrammed. Buy with caution.

Great Lens.. Unaware Amazon.com.......2002-10-18

...I used the lens at a wedding and it was just perfect. It's a little tough on the focusing and the zoom but that's ok at least I know it's going to stay put.

I can't wait to use it on my digital SLR and see how it looks.

pound for pound the best 28-105mm lens on the market!!.......2001-11-29

I purchased this lens about a month ago! From the moment I took it out of the box I knew this was going to be a great lens! the construction of the lens is solid! it uses a 82mm filter wich lets a lot of light in! this is good for indoor pics, and also keeps your pics bright and sharp! I also own the Sigma 70-300 APO
and I use the 28-105mm about 75% of the time! I use to use Canon lenses exclusevly! but after reading reviews and experincing Sigma quality for myself! I now use Sigma lenses "Exclusively"
These lenses could go head to head with the big boys "canon & nikon" and beat them every time on price, and tie if not beat them in photo quality! I highly recomend Sigma.

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