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Looking at Photosmart cameras prior to the R707, you could be forgiven for thinking designers at HP were stuck in a time warp. Especially compared to some of the compact styles such Canon's IXUS 500, Sony's DSCV1 and Fujifilm's FinePix F700. However, the R707 is a stylish little camera which flaunts a brushed metal front and houses a range on features within, such as HP's Adaptive Lighting and Image Advice technologies.
Upside: While the metallic design might add a bit of weight to the camera (204 grams with batteries), it not only looks great good but we expect this camera to be sturdier than previous Photosmart cameras. A red-eye removal function is built-in to the R707 so you don't have to wait until you download your photos before finding and removing evil-looking pupils from shots. HP has also included their Adaptive Lighting technology that adjusts high contrast photos to correct badly lit subjects.
QVGA (320 x 240-pixel resolution) MPEG-1 video can be recorded at 30 frames per second. The maximum length of video clips is determined by available memory. In panoramic mode, you can line up multiple shots into one image on the R707's 1.5-inch LCD viewfinder, which outlines previous photos to assist in capturing a wide scene. HP includes their Image Zone software for Windows and Mac, and ArcSoft's Panorama Maker to stitch images together.
Finally, after taking a photo, the R707 can analyse the picture and provide feedback on how the shot can be improved.
Downside: HP supplies a 32MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card with the R707, so only about eleven photos can be taken at the best resolution before you'll need to download (or delete) the pictures.
Specifications on digital cameras that boast a "total" or "combined" zoom can be misleading for newcomers to digital imaging. HP state the total zoom of the R707 is 24x, which is actually the product of 3x optical and 8x digital zoom.
Outlook: Retailing at AU$699, the HP Photosmart R707 seems to be reasonably priced for a 5.1-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom. At first glance, the R707's brushed metal surface is reminiscent of Canon's IXUS line. If the R707 and HP's technologies -- such as Adaptive Lighting and In-Camera Red-Eye Removal -- perform well, HP could pinch some of the digital photography market share with this glamorous point-and-shoot model.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 1.4 in |
| Sensor Resolution | 5.1 Megapixel |
| Enclosure Material | stainless steel |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Total Pixels | 5360000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 5140000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/1.8" |
| Digital Zoom | 8 x |
| System | TTL contrast detection |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-1 |
| Image Recording Format | JPEG |
| Point-and-shoot highlights | Having video capture capability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots. |
| Exposure & White Balance | |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 |
| Exposure Metering | center-weighted, evaluative, spot |
| Exposure Modes | aperture-priority, automatic, manual, program |
| Shooting Programs | action, beach/snow, landscape, document, macro, panorama assist, portrait mode, sunset, text |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia |
| White Balance | automatic, custom, presets |
| White Balance Presets | fluorescent, shade, sunlight, tungsten light |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 16 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Camera Flash | |
| Type | built-in flash |
| Effective Flash Range | 9 ft |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 41 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
| Display | |
| Display Format | 119,548 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | built-in |
| Lens System | |
| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 8 - 24 mm - f/2.8-4.9 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Lens Aperture | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Min Focal Length | 8 mm |
| Max Focal Length | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 39 m |
| Min Focus Distance | 19.7 in |
| Macro Focus Range | 5.5 in - 39.4 in, 5.5 in - 19.7 in |
| Focus Adjustment | automatic |
| Zoom Adjustment | motorized drive |
| Features | built-in lens shield |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | USB cable kit, power adapter |
| Power | |
| Batteries Included | 1 |
| Memory / Storage | |
| Supported Memory Cards | MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card |
| Internal Storage | 32 MB flash |
| Image Storage |
JPEG 10 - with 32MB built-in memory - 2.5 MB JPEG 21 - with 32MB built-in memory - 1.25 MB JPEG 32 - with 32MB built-in memory - 800 KB JPEG 52 - with 32MB built-in memory - 500 KB JPEG 640 x 480: 175 - with 32MB built-in memory - 150 KB |
| Video Capture | MPEG - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | real-image zoom |
| Viewfinder Color Support | Color |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical - real-image zoom |
| Additional Features | |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second |
| Features | adaptive lighting, audio recording, camera orientation detection, date/time stamp, in-camera panorama preview, in-camera red-eye removal |
| Connections | |
| Memory Card Slot | SD card |
| Shutter | |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 16 sec |
| Microphone | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono |
| Battery | |
| Technology | lithium ion |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Software | |
| Type | Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, HP Image Zone, HP Memories Disc Creator |
| System Requirements for PC Connection | |
| Operating System Support | MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later, MS Windows XP |
| Peripheral Devices | CD-ROM drive, USB port, SVGA monitor |
| Header | |
| Brand | HP |
| Product Line | HP PhotoSmart |
| Model | R707xi, R707 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Video Input | |
| Type | digital camera |
| Digital Camera Type | compact |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 |
| ISO (Max) | 400 |
| Digital Zoom | 8 x |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-1 |
| Image Recording Format | JPEG |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia |
| Features | adaptive lighting, audio recording, camera orientation detection, date/time stamp, in-camera panorama preview, in-camera red-eye removal |
| Exposure Parameters | |
| Exposure Metering | center-weighted, evaluative, spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Exposure Modes | aperture-priority, automatic, manual, program |
| Shooting Programs | action, beach/snow, landscape, document, macro, panorama assist, portrait mode, sunset, text |
| White Balance | |
| White Balance | automatic, custom, presets |
| White Balance Presets | fluorescent, shade, sunlight, tungsten light |
| Auto Focus | |
| System | TTL contrast detection |
| Optical Sensor | |
| Sensor Resolution | 5.1 megapixels |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/1.8" |
| Optical Sensor Size (metric) | 14.1 mm (1/1.8") |
| Total Pixels | 5360000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 5140000 pixels |
| Camera Display | |
| Type | LCD display |
| Display Form Factor | built-in |
| Diagonal Size | 1.5 in |
| Diagonal Size (metric) | 3.8 cm |
| Display Format | 119,548 pixels |
| Camera Memory | |
| Internal Storage Type | flash |
| Internal Storage Capacity | 32 MB |
| Memory Card Slot | SD card |
| Supported Memory Cards | MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card |
| Camera Specifications | |
| Print Standard | DPOF support, PictBridge support, direct print |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Type | real-image zoom |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 3.8 in |
| Depth | 1.4 in |
| Height | 2.4 in |
| Weight | 0.44 lbs |
| Service & Support | |
| Type | 1 year warranty |
| Service & Support Details | |
| Type | limited warranty |
| Full Contract Period | 1 year |
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