HP 715 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

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Summary: EXCELLENT CAMERA FOR PEOPLE NEW TO DIGITAL CAMERAS
Review: GREAT CAMERA. SIMPLE TO USE AND VERSATLE. USED IT ON A YACHT CLUB CRUISE TOOK OVER 100 PICTURES AND MADE A GREAT SLIDE SHOW! ALSO TOOK OVER 100 PICTURES ON A TRIP TO NOVA SCOTIA. YOU DOO NEED TO UPGRADE THE MEMORY TO 128. I'M DISAPPOINTED THAT THE NEW MODEL IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $ 30.00 MORE THAN I PAID FOR THIS!!
DAN SHINKWIN

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Summary: second one we bought
Review: here is a cut and paste of the data on this camera from the HP website
Color Depth 30-bit


Mac Compatible Yes


hp Imaging Technology, PhotoSmart Auto exposure, auto strobe, automatic white balance for Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and fluorescent lighting conditions


Memory, Std. 16 MB SDRAM


Connectivity, Std. USB 2.0 full-speed device, standard Still Image Device Class and Mass Storage Device Class; user selectable


External I/O Ports 1 USB, CompactFlash Type I, DC in


Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels


Lens System f2.8, 5.6, 11; glass; autofocus; 3x optical zoom lens; 46 mm lens


Zoom Capability 6x (3x Optical, 2x Digital)


Shutter Speed Range 2 to 1/500 secs


LCD Display 4.4 cm Backlit LCD display for preview and review of photos and GUI; 19 mm x 9 mm status LCD


View Finder Real image viewfinder, magnification 0.33 - 0.9, eye relief 15 mm, reticule for framing and image center


Focus Auto focus, macro, Scene Brightness


Status LCD Battery level, picture remaining, strobe modes, self timer, zoom, CompactFlash card present, camera error, card error, PC connect, macro mode, quality mode


Exposure Rating ISO 100


Exposure Control, PhotoSmart Automatic Aperature, Shutter, Meter


Compression EXIF


Shooting Mode Single shot, self timer


System Requirements, Minimum Pentium® 166 MHz or higher, 32 MB of RAM, 150 MB free hard disk space, 800 x 600 16-bit color display, CD-ROM drive, USB, Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, or 2000


System Requirements, Macintosh, minimum 233 MHz Power PC required with 64 MB RAM, 150 MB available disk space, 800 x 600 16- color display, CD-ROM drive, USB, OS8.6 or higher


Software Included hp Photo Imaging software, Arcsoft PhotoFantasy


Power Supply 4 AA batteries, rechargeable NiMH batteries, or optional AC adapter


Power Consumption 5.28 watts maximum


Light Source, PhotoSmart Internal variable strobe


Dimensions (W x D x H) 5 x 2.9 x 2.5 in


Compatible Operating Systems Windows (98, 2000, XP, Me), Mac OS (8.6 and higher)


Warranty Features 1 year limited warranty


Weight 0.7 lb


What's in the Box hp Photosmart 715 digital camera, 4x AA Energizer Titanium, 16 MB CompactFlash, USB Cable Mini-B, 8.5 x 5.5 saddle-stitch Manual EFIGS + J, Tiffen catalog, user's guide, wrist strap, CD-ROM, Energizer booklet, Energizer coupon (US only), ferrite and usage instructions for optional AC adapter

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Summary: Technical Data For this Item!!!
Review: here is a cut and paste of the data on this camera from the HP website
Color Depth 30-bit


Mac Compatible Yes


hp Imaging Technology, PhotoSmart Auto exposure, auto strobe, automatic white balance for Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and fluorescent lighting conditions


Memory, Std. 16 MB SDRAM


Connectivity, Std. USB 2.0 full-speed device, standard Still Image Device Class and Mass Storage Device Class; user selectable


External I/O Ports 1 USB, CompactFlash Type I, DC in


Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels


Lens System f2.8, 5.6, 11; glass; autofocus; 3x optical zoom lens; 46 mm lens


Zoom Capability 6x (3x Optical, 2x Digital)


Shutter Speed Range 2 to 1/500 secs


LCD Display 4.4 cm Backlit LCD display for preview and review of photos and GUI; 19 mm x 9 mm status LCD


View Finder Real image viewfinder, magnification 0.33 - 0.9, eye relief 15 mm, reticule for framing and image center


Focus Auto focus, macro, Scene Brightness


Status LCD Battery level, picture remaining, strobe modes, self timer, zoom, CompactFlash card present, camera error, card error, PC connect, macro mode, quality mode


Exposure Rating ISO 100


Exposure Control, PhotoSmart Automatic Aperature, Shutter, Meter


Compression EXIF


Shooting Mode Single shot, self timer


System Requirements, Minimum Pentium® 166 MHz or higher, 32 MB of RAM, 150 MB free hard disk space, 800 x 600 16-bit color display, CD-ROM drive, USB, Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, or 2000


System Requirements, Macintosh, minimum 233 MHz Power PC required with 64 MB RAM, 150 MB available disk space, 800 x 600 16- color display, CD-ROM drive, USB, OS8.6 or higher


Software Included hp Photo Imaging software, Arcsoft PhotoFantasy


Power Supply 4 AA batteries, rechargeable NiMH batteries, or optional AC adapter


Power Consumption 5.28 watts maximum


Light Source, PhotoSmart Internal variable strobe


Dimensions (W x D x H) 5 x 2.9 x 2.5 in


Compatible Operating Systems Windows (98, 2000, XP, Me), Mac OS (8.6 and higher)


Warranty Features 1 year limited warranty


Weight 0.7 lb


What's in the Box hp Photosmart 715 digital camera, 4x AA Energizer Titanium, 16 MB CompactFlash, USB Cable Mini-B, 8.5 x 5.5 saddle-stitch Manual EFIGS + J, Tiffen catalog, user's guide, wrist strap, CD-ROM, Energizer booklet, Energizer coupon (US only), ferrite and usage instructions for optional AC adapter

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Summary: HP 715 IS A SUPER CAMERA
Review: I bought my HP 715 about two years ago and I have never been sorry.Although it has been discontinued at this writing it is still available on line and elsewhere. It is by far the greatest camera I have ever owned. You don't need a degree to operate it and it always comes thru. It has a big camera feel and I love that. Whatever the occasion I feel at home using this camera on landscapes and portraits. I use a 256 MB Compact flash card so I can shoot all pix on the fine setting. But the default setting is equally as good. The program that goes into the computor is by far the best money can buy. The pix are downloaded and organized into a real neat format and easy to retrieve for email or print. Today you are fortunate since you an purchae it much cheaper than I did at Staples. ... I am still in awe of it. The controls are on top and rapid changes can be made without guessing. If you are new or pro to digital cameras, get this one and don't worry about it being discontined.It is still the state of the art. It also defies the adage about digitals eating up batteries. It's power consumption is very frugal. Try it and you will love it. Thanks HP.

Rating:
Summary: HP 715 IS A SUPER CAMERA
Review: I bought my HP 715 about two years ago and I have never been sorry.Although it has been discontinued at this writing it is still available on line and elsewhere. It is by far the greatest camera I have ever owned. You don't need a degree to operate it and it always comes thru. It has a big camera feel and I love that. Whatever the occasion I feel at home using this camera on landscapes and portraits. I use a 256 MB Compact flash card so I can shoot all pix on the fine setting. But the default setting is equally as good. The program that goes into the computor is by far the best money can buy. The pix are downloaded and organized into a real neat format and easy to retrieve for email or print. Today you are fortunate since you an purchae it much cheaper than I did at Staples. ... I am still in awe of it. The controls are on top and rapid changes can be made without guessing. If you are new or pro to digital cameras, get this one and don't worry about it being discontined.It is still the state of the art. It also defies the adage about digitals eating up batteries. It's power consumption is very frugal. Try it and you will love it. Thanks HP.

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Summary: great camera
Review: I bought this camera the night before a trip to Disneyworld, I had not intended on spending the 499 for a camera. However, it was one of the few cameras that Sears actually had in stock. The camera proved its worth almost immediately, I took almost 200 pictures at the 1 and 2 star resolution features. This was my first real digital camera (I had another as a freebie from an ISP). I am thoroughly impressed with the ease of use as well as the ability to use it like a normal camera (ie using the view finder to take pics withought the LCD screen on). The only fault I found was when booting the camera with the lens cap on required a reboot after removing the lens cap before taking pictures. The battery life lasted longer than I expected. I took over 150 pictures before replacing the batteries that came with it. Although not what I wanted to buy, I would reccomend this camera to anybody wanting a simple to use -out of the box- camera that takes great shots and doesn't require reading the owners manual to use.

Rating:
Summary: great camera
Review: I bought this camera the night before a trip to Disneyworld, I had not intended on spending the 499 for a camera. However, it was one of the few cameras that Sears actually had in stock. The camera proved its worth almost immediately, I took almost 200 pictures at the 1 and 2 star resolution features. This was my first real digital camera (I had another as a freebie from an ISP). I am thoroughly impressed with the ease of use as well as the ability to use it like a normal camera (ie using the view finder to take pics withought the LCD screen on). The only fault I found was when booting the camera with the lens cap on required a reboot after removing the lens cap before taking pictures. The battery life lasted longer than I expected. I took over 150 pictures before replacing the batteries that came with it. Although not what I wanted to buy, I would reccomend this camera to anybody wanting a simple to use -out of the box- camera that takes great shots and doesn't require reading the owners manual to use.

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Summary: super duper easy
Review: I got this cmaera about two weeks ago and aside from the way it chews through batteries it is easy and excelelnt quality. Point and shoot never miss a pick and just keep on firing away. get teh 64mb card...expensive but then again so is the camera.

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Summary: super duper easy
Review: I had an Olympus digital camera for the last three years and was very happy with it. The opportunity arose for me to get this camera (HP 715) at a great price. I was hesitant because I liked Olympus so much, but I have been won over. The HP performs very well, although it is a little heavier than my previous camera. I highly recommend this camera if you are looking for a 3+ megapixel camera!

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Summary: Very Nice Camera, Great Pictures, Good Features
Review: I had an Olympus digital camera for the last three years and was very happy with it. The opportunity arose for me to get this camera (HP 715) at a great price. I was hesitant because I liked Olympus so much, but I have been won over. The HP performs very well, although it is a little heavier than my previous camera. I highly recommend this camera if you are looking for a 3+ megapixel camera!