HP announces three new Photosmart digicams By
Mike Tomkins
(Thursday, September 2, 2004 - 00:39 EDT)
Hewlett Packard has quietly announced three new digital cameras in the last couple of days, all bearing similar styling to the Photosmart R707 model announced at PMA.
The HP Photosmart R607 is the most closely related to the R707, although it has been restyled somewhat and offers a lower resolution 4.1 megapixel image sensor and slightly wider 3x optical zoom lens. Where the R607 has a more traditional camera shape, the new M307 and M407 (mostly similar with the exception of their 3.2 and 4.1 megapixel imagers) share a wider, shorter body that's also coupled with a 3x optical zoom lens. Pricing and availability for the new cameras haven't been announced. Specifications follow, along with product photos for the R607 and M307. HP Photosmart R607 | | Image Quality / Memory | Resolution | 2320 x 1744 pixels | Bit depth | 36 bit | Lens system | Pentax; 21x total zoom; 3x optical zoom; 7x digital zoom; 5.8 to 17.4 mm focal length; approximately 35 to 105 mm (35 mm equivalent); f2.6 to f4.3 m (wide); f4.8 to f7.6 m (telephoto) | Picture mode | Normal (default), self-timer, self-timer (2 shots), burst, video | Viewfinder | Optical range finder | Imaging technology | EV Compensation, Image Quality, White Balance, ISO Speed, AE Metering, Color, Saturation, Sharpness, HP Adaptive Lighting, HP In-Camera Red-Eye Removal, HP In-Camera Panorama Preview, HP Image Advice, HP Noise Filter, HP Adaptive Demosiac, HP Vignetting, HP Preferred Photo Reproduction | Image control functions | Date and time imprinting | Memory, max. | 32 MB (internal) | Memory card compatibility | Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC) | Manual Controls | Exposure rating | Auto (default), ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 | Exposure control | Center weighted auto exposure metering (AE), spot auto exposure metering (AE), average auto exposure metering (AE) | Shutter speed | 16 to 1/2000 sec | Zoom capability | 21x (3x optical Pentax lens, 7x digital) | Flash | Auto (default), auto with red-eye, flash on without red-eye, flash off, night with red-eye | Focus | Normal (default), macro, super macro | Burst rate | 4 shots in 1 second | Shooting mode | Auto (default), action, landscape, portrait, beach/snow, sunset, aperture priority, panorama | Features | LCD display | 3.9 cm (1.5 in) diagonal display size color LCD; 502 x 240 = 120480 dots | Sound capture | Up to 60 sec (60 second audio limit applies to audio with still image capture. Audio with video capture is limited to the size of the memory card or internal memory.) | Connectivity | Connectivity, std. | 1 USB | Connectivity, optional | HP Photosmart R-series dock | Power supply | HP Photosmart R07 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, HP Photosmart 3.3 V AC adapter | System requirements, minimum | USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP (Professional and Home); Pentium III, Celeron, or compatible CPU; Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or later; 128 MB RAM; 700 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); CD-ROM drive; open USB port, HP Memories Disc Creator software requires CD-Writer and 700 MB additional disk space | Software included | HP Image Zone software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, American Greeting Create & Print Greeting Cards | Dimensions / Weight / Warranty | Dimensions (w x d x h) | 3.54 x 2.32 x 1.10 in | Weight, U.S. | 0.3 lb (without battery), 0.4 lb (with battery) | Warranty, std. | One-year limited warranty backed by HP's 24-hour, 7-days-a-week Customer Care, service and support; HP Customer Care, including 24-hour web support at www.hp.com/go/support | More Photos | | | | | . | HP Photosmart M407 | Image Quality / Memory | Resolution | 2344 x 1752 pixels | Bit depth | 36 bit | Lens system | 18x total zoom (3x optical, 6x digital); 6 to 18 mm focal length; approximately 40 to 111 mm (35 mm equivalent); f2.9 to f4.9 (wide); f4.8 to f8.0 (telephoto) | Picture mode | Normal (default), Self-timer, Self-timer (2 shots), Burst, Video | Viewfinder | Zooming optical viewfinder | Imaging technology | EV Compensation, Image Quality, White Balance, ISO Speed, Fast Mode | Image control functions | Date and time imprinting | Memory, max. | 16 MB (internal) | Memory card compatibility | Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC) | Manual Controls | Exposure rating | Auto (default), ISO 100, 200, 400 | Exposure control | Center weighted auto exposure metering (AE) | Shutter speed | 2 to 1/2000 sec | Zoom capability | 18x (3x optical, 6x digital) | Flash | Auto (default)/On/Off, red-eye, night | Focus | Normal (default), macro | Burst rate | 2 frames/sec, 4 pictures maximum | Shooting mode | Auto (default), Action, Landscape, Portrait, Beach/Snow, Fast shot | Features | LCD display | 1.8 inch diagonal display size LCD; 557 x 234 = 130338 dots | Sound capture | Limited by available memory | Connectivity | Connectivity, std. | 1 USB | Connectivity, optional | HP Photosmart M-series dock | Power supply | 2 AA photo lithium or NiMH batteries; HP Photosmart 3.3 V AC Adapter | System requirements, minimum | USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP (Home and Professional); Pentium III, Celeron, or compatible CPU; Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2, or later; 128 MB RAM; 700 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); CD-ROM drive; open USB port | Software included | HP Image Zone software for Windows and Macintosh with HP Instant Share technology, American Greetings Create & Print Greeting Cards (ABA only) | Dimensions / Weight / Warranty | Dimensions (w x d x h) | 1.44 x 4.31 x 2.08 in | Weight, U.S. | 0.32 lb (without batteries), 0.38 lb (with batteries) | Warranty, std. | One year limited warranty backed by HP Customer Service and Support. HP Customer Support, including 24-hour web support at www.hp.com/support. | . | HP Photosmart M307 | | Image Quality / Memory | Resolution | 2080 x 1544 pixels | Bit depth | 36 bit | Lens system | F2.9, 4.8, 4.9, 8; glass; autofocus | Picture mode | Auto, Macro, Fast shot, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow | Viewfinder | Zooming optical viewfinder | Image control functions | Watermark photos with date only, date and time | Memory, max. | 16 MB (internal) | Memory card compatibility | Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC) | Manual Controls | Exposure rating | Auto (default), 100, 200, 400 | Shutter speed | 2 to 1/2000 sec | Zoom capability | 15x (3x optical, 5x digital) | Flash | Auto (default), On, Off, Red-eye, Night | Focus | Normal (default), macro | Shooting mode | Single shot, Self-timer, Burst mode, Video | Features | LCD display | 1.8 inch diagonal display size LCD; 557 x 234 = 130338 dots | Connectivity | Connectivity, std. | 1 USB | Connectivity, optional | HP Photosmart M-series dock | Power supply | 2 AA photo lithium or NiMH batteries; HP Photosmart 3.3V AC Adapter | System requirements, minimum | USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP (Home and Professional); Pentium III, Celeron, or compatible CPU; Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2, or later; 128 MB RAM; 700 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); CD-ROM drive; open USB port | Dimensions / Weight / Warranty | Dimensions (w x d x h) | 1.4 x 4.3 x 2.1 in | Weight, U.S. | 0.32 lb | Warranty, std. | One year limited warranty backed by HP Customer Care. | More Photos | | | | . |
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