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Product Description

HEWLETT PACKARD (L2033A#A2L) HP Photosmart R817 Camera/Dock Bundle. 5MP, 40x total zoom, 2.0 inch LCD, dock i

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42109 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: R817
• Original language: English, French
• Dimensions: 2.80" h x 3.20" w x 4.50" l, 1.00 pounds
• Display size: 2

Features

• 5.1-megapixel camera captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-x-17-inch prints
• Pentax 5x optical zoom lens combines with 8x digital zoom for 40x total zoom
• Includes R-series camera dock for easy recharging and connection to TV or PC
• Store images in 32MB of internal memory or on separately sold SD memory cards
• Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery (included)

From the Manufacturer
Get up close with a powerful Pentax 5x optical lens--up to 70% more zoom than 3x lenses--and take exceptional photos at 5.1 MP. Get creative with the latest HP Real Life technologies including video prints. Do more with included R-series dock.

The HP Photosmart R817 Digital Camera is designed for more experienced photographers, people who want a compact, 5.1-megapixel camera that offers greater zoom and more control than any other camera in its price bracket, plus the convenience of a dock.

Get up close--big zoom for exceptional photos. Zoom right in for the photos others miss, with 40x total zoom, including Pentax 5x optical lens.

• Get up close with Pentax 5x optical lens--up to 70% more zoom than 3x lenses--plus 8x digital zoom.
• Take exceptional photos at 5.1 megapixels for beautiful enlargements.
• Choose from 15 optimized shooting modes including action, landscape, beach, and more.
• Select shutter priority or full manual mode for complete creative control.
• Get clear previews and menus--indoors or out--with bright 5.1-centimeter LCD.
• Be sure of sharp photos with auto multi-zone focus.
• Use burst mode to take quick fire photos.

Take brilliant digital photos wherever you are. Discover how simple it is to take brilliant photos with HP Real Life technologies.

• Take better photos and get more from your camera with HP Real Life technologies.
• Preview multi-shot panoramas as you take them then stitch them together in-camera and print directly without a PC.
• Capture those unmissable moments--shoot high-quality VGA video with audio at 30 frames per second, then select a single frame to print.
• Automatically reveal details normally lost in shadows with HP adaptive lighting.
• Remove redeye via your LCD screen and get photography tips from HP Image Advice.

Do more--and do it more easily. Send photos to your printer or to e-mail and recharge two camera batteries using the dock.

• Transfer your photos to your computer and send them directly to your printer or share by e-mail.
• Recharge the lithium ion battery in your camera--plus the included spare.
• Connect to your TV and view photos as slideshows using the remote control.
• Set up to 34 destinations for sharing--the next time you dock or connect your camera, HP Instant Share sends your selected photos to e-mail or to your printer.
• No large e-mail attachments; your friends can choose the photos they want to download.

Take your camera anywhere--even scuba diving. Protect your camera wherever you go with optional scuba housing or weather-resistant jacket.

• Take your camera as deep as 40 meters (130 feet) with the brilliantly engineered HP Photosmart scuba/underwater camera case (sold separately).
• Innovative snap-on scuba case design provides access to all your normal tools and controls, including LCD screen, flash and optical zoom lens.

What's in the Box
HP Photosmart R817 digital camera with HP Instant Share, HP Photosmart R-series dock with remote, 2 HP Photosmart R07 rechargeable lithium ion batteries, HP Photosmart 3.3 volt AC adapter, USB cable for connecting dock to PC or printer, AV cable for connecting dock to TV, dock insert for the HP Photosmart R817 Digital Camera, warranty and regulatory brochure, user's manual, CD with HP Image Zone software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh, and wrist strap.

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Customer Reviews

R817 is a great buy!
Now that I've used the camera for a few months I'd like to update my review (scroll down to see original). The problem I mentioned about using the camera in bright sunlight can easily be fixed by increasing the screen's brightness. Battery life has been great, far better than my last camera with rechargeable AAs. Camera is super easy to use and gives great pictures. For example, I frequently change modes depending on the lighting and that feature is easily accessed from a button on the top of the camera, not through a series of menus. Friends have been impressed that you can zoom in video mode, something there cameras cannot do, and the built in help screens. Used the panorama feature on a recent trip to Vancouver and was simple to use and gave great results. I highly recommend this camera for its size, features, and ease of use.

Original: I'm really enjoy my new R817. It's easy to use and the buttons are all in the right places. Menus use are easy to follow. Friends I've showed it to all liked the feel and ease of use without no dials. I bought it for the size and zoom and I'm not disappointed. Like all cameras without a view finder, it can be hard to see the screen when shooting into direct sunlight, my only negative. Also bought the quick charger for the extra battery and case and like the case. Looked at the new Nikon L1, but the one in the BestBuy was broken so I have no idea how it works. I figured this was not a good sign.

Very happy with my purchase
I first borrowed an r817 (same as r818 except for color) from a friend for a trip to the grand canyon and a trip to Vegas. I was a little worried about the lack of a view finder (only LCD) because I thought it may not work well in bright light or might run the batteries out, but I quickly got over that worry. The camera did incredibly well in the bright sun light at the grand canyon and I never had battery problems. The panorama mode was awesome! I was able to create some phenomenal shots using it at the grand canyon.

So, I purchased the r818 (same as r817 except for color) myself about a month ago and I am very, very pleased with my purchase. The camera is small, light-weight and does not compromise on quality. It is also very easy to use. I actually considered a higher megapixel camera, but after my experience with the quality of photos from my aforementioned trip using the r817 I simply didn't see a need for the additional megapixels. I actually decided that 5x optical zoom was more valuable to me than the competing 3x optical zoom.

My only nitpick on this camera are that the indoor shots can occasionally come out a little off color. However, the image zone software that comes with does a good job with correcting it. This is my third digital camera in the last 4 years and I have to say that I am the most pleased with this one. It is really easy to use and has loads of extra little features.

Very Good Camera
I love to try different cameras, I have been using the R-707
for a year and like it very much.

I have been using this new R-817 for two weeks, and I love it.
It supports high speed SD cards, the 640 X 480 Video is Great.

The 5X optical zoom is very nice.

I carry this camera in a radio pouch with a belt clip (not loop)
everywhere I go, in seconds I am ready to take a pic or vid.