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HP Photosmart 945 Digital Camera (5.08MP, 2608 x1952, 8x Opt, 32 MB SD) (HP (Hewlett-Packard)-Q2200A)

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Performance
Overall rating76
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores.Good
Ease of useGood
FeaturesVery good
Maximum effective pixels, resolution5.1 megapixels, 2608 by 1952 resolution
Bundled media32MB SD card
Focal range (35mm equivalent)37mm to 300mm
Aperture range (wide, telephoto)f2.8 to f11.3, f3.1 to f12.4
Shutter speed range (seconds)16 seconds to 1/2000 second
ViewfindersElectronic viewfinder, 2-inch LCD
Video and audio recording288 by 208 video (with audio), up to 60 seconds per clip
Semiautomatic and manual modesThree scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes; manual focus
Optional lensesNone
SoftwareHP Photo and Imaging Software, ArcSoft Funhouse
Other featuresAudio notes, diopter dial, optional camera dock, zoom during video recording
Battery scoreOutstanding
Battery life500 shots, 182 minutes
Battery type Four AA
Dimensions and weight4.5 by 3.3 by 3.3 inches; 16.5 ounces
Support policy scoreVery good
Support policiesOne-year parts and labor warranty, 24-hour daily toll-free support
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User Reviews for HP Photosmart 945 Digital Camera (5.08MP, 2608 x1952, 8x Opt, 32 MB SD) (HP (Hewlett-Packard)-Q2200A)

  • Reviewed by: wmdhafidz

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: great pic quality, 8x zoom, dslr trainer!!

    Weaknesses: power consuming, lag between photos, slow manual lense focus, no external flash

    Overall Evaluation: if you are a begginer and wanted to jump into buying DSLR.. u might have problems with all the settings.. the good thing about this camera which i refer as a DSLR Trainer is, it has almost more than half of a common DSLR camera features. its definitely better than the compact camera but not as good as a DSLR. so if u r an ambitous beginner photographer, get this one, once u master it, then u have a very good basic to start using a real DSLR.

  • Reviewed by: chowminglee

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Very intuitive setup and using the camera is a snap. It is also powerful with many customizeable functions

    Weaknesses: The lens is confused and slow sometimes. Make sure you have fresh NiMH batteries rather than one that's been used for sometime.

    Overall Evaluation: When I first started using this camera, it wouldn't power up properly because I was using a fully charged NiMH battery that's been sitting there for a while. It might have lost enough of the charge that it is insufficient to power up the camera. Buy a good warranty (extended) if possible.

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