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HP Photosmart M23

The HP Photosmart M23 is a 4 megapixel digital camera with a 1x Optical Zoom from HP. It is bronze in color and is virtually the same as the HP M22 (also released today). It features a weather resistant metal case, multi zone autofocus, in camera Red-Eye removal, in camera Panorama Preview as well as a 1.5inch LCD screen and PictBridge support.

The Photosmart M23 has 16MB of internal memory and takes an SD/MMC card for additional storage.

The Photosmart M23 will retail for $169 (US) and be in stores in the Spring of 2005 (US).

HP Photosmart M23 Reviews

CNET Reviews features a review of the HP Photosmart M23 today and writes - 'With the plethora of affordable digital cameras available now, we have to wonder why HP is offering one without an optical zoom. Equipped with only a 7X digital zoom, this 4-megapixel camera doesn't cost much; however, sluggish performance and mediocre image quality overshadow the Photosmart M23's ease of use, attractive design, and price point. If you're in the market for an easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera, you're better off paying a few more dollars or dropping to a 3-megapixel model and getting an optical zoom.'

Key features and benefits

• Weather resistant, all-metal bronze case for taking photos in a variety of conditions.
• Multi zone auto focus provides sharp, clear photos by searching for focus in several areas of an image to capture the best shot.
• HP’s exclusive Real Life technologies, developed in HP Labs, help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
• Adaptive lighting to adjust high contrast photos to bring faces out of shadows and details out of backgrounds.
• In-Camera Red-Eye Removal to eliminate the red-eye while images are still in the camera.
• In-Camera Panorama Preview to allow the user to view a ‘pre-stitched’ image on the camera before downloading to a computer.
• HP Image Advice for tips on how to improve a specific photo the next time it is taken.
• HP Instant Share makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. Users simply take a photo and select any one of 34 destinations, including email addresses, online photo albums, printers and more, simply by pushing a button.
• When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock, the selected photos are automatically printed or emailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments.
• Email recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their email message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, upload them to online albums and more.

Additional Features

• Video clip capture with audio, records memories in sound and motion.
• Optional HP Photosmart M-series dock (1) sends photos to a computer, recharges batteries and allows users to view photos on a TV, when connected to camera.

Technical specifications

• 4 megapixel resolution
• 7x digital zoom
• Dimensions/Weight: 3.78“ x 1.13” x 1.93“ (LWH) .26lbs without batteries .37lbs with batteries
• 16 MB internal memory for storing photos
• 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) outdoor-viewable LCD
• SD/MMC card slot for storing additional photos
• Direct Printing capability to USB-enabled HP Photosmart or Deskjet Printers
• NiMH rechargeable AA batteries, power cord and AC adapter included
• PictBridge support
• Exif 2.2 support

Support/Connectivity:

• USB connectivity (USB 2.0 compatible)
• USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 98, ME, XP or 2000, Intel Pentium II, Celeron or compatible CPU, IE 5.01 SP2 or later
• USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS 9.1, OS X 10.1.5 or higher, 233-MHz Power PC
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability

• Estimated US street price of $169 (actual price may vary). Expected to be available for purchase in Spring 2005 in North America.

Posted by Darren in our HP category on February 19, 2005

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