HP PhotoSmart R817 Digital Camera (5.2MP, 2616x1960, 5x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, SD/MMC Slot)

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Pros
In-camera red-eye reduction
5X zoom
Cons
Below-average image quality
Low battery life

HP Photosmart R817 Review

by Paul Jasper

- With its small size and stainless steel shell, HP's Photosmart R817 bears a strong family resemblance to its sibling, the Photosmart R717, a Best Buy recipient. The $349, 5.1-megapixel R817 costs more and has fewer megapixels than the $300, 6.2-megapixel R717, but you do get a longer zoom lens (5X versus 3X) and a larger LCD (2 inches versus 1.8 inches) than with the R717. Unfortunately, the R817's larger screen leaves no room for an optical viewfinder--a fact worth bearing in mind if you expect to shoot in extreme lighting conditions. You'll have to buy an SD memory card separately, but the camera comes with a usable 32MB built in.

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User Reviews for HP PhotoSmart R817 Digital Camera (5.2MP, 2616x1960, 5x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, SD/MMC Slot)

Reviewed by: MUSTANGPC

Duration of ownership: 1 Month

Strengths: A small size camera with so many wonderful features

Weaknesses: Definitely the missing viewfinder

Overall Evaluation: A camera with so many features - the size is just right. It takes wonderful pictures even with low light and has received several kudos from people who owned much expensive cameras. A great buy for any photography enthusiasts.
Reviewed by: alko2731

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Strengths: Ease of use

Weaknesses: No viewfinder

Overall Evaluation: I am very pleased with this, my first digital camera. It is very easy to use and the manual is easy to follow. The 5X zoom is impressive for framing shots and it's wide angle allows for getting your whole subject in the frame without maneuvering. I haven't tried the software so I can't comment on it at this time. It is sometimes difficult in bright sunshine to frame the subject using only the screen - a viewfinder would be helpful. Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone for casual use.

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