HP Photosmart M407

PhotographyBLOGHP Photosmart M407 and writes - 'The HP Photosmart M407 is an average kind of camera at an average kind of price. It is ideally suited to complete beginners to photography, as HP have put a tremendous amount of effort into making it simple to understand and operate. The great help system, accessible external controls and simple, uncluttered menu system all combine to make the M407 one of the most approachable digicams available. On the other hand, many key areas fail to impress.'

Cameratown reviews the HP Photosmart M407 and writes - 'The HP Photosmart M407 is a good digital camera for the beginner, offering enough features to keep the learning process fun and interesting, while not overwhelming, as the novice explores digital photography. Image quality is about average for a 4.0-megapixel camera, with images often appearing flat and somewhat soft. The camera is very easy to use with just the right amount of buttons and controls for the beginner. A 1.8-inch screen is no widescreen, but the display was bright and sharp, even when shooting in bright sunlight. The camera also features an optical viewfinder, but you'll need to keep your glasses on since the camera does not feature a diopter control. '

HP Press Release
The 4.1-megapixel HP Photosmart M407 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share features 18x total zoom (3x optical, 6x digital). Its lightweight, ergonomic design and easy-tounderstand menus make this camera ideal for the beginning digital photographer. The 1.8-inch, high-resolution image LCD screen displays images for viewing right after the photo is taken - even in bright light. The camera features on-camera manual controls that allow users to override automatic functions to enhance shots and add creative touches.

UK/European Readers buy the HP Photosmart M407

HP Instant Share
HP Instant Share makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. Users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera - up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and more - by simply pushing a button. When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock, the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments. E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of the e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print, save and upload the photos to online albums and more.

Highlights
- Simple, intuitive button layout and an easy-to-use design with a convenient ergonomic grip provides quick, one-handed shots;
- Use the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock for recharging the batteries in your camera, viewing a slide-show on a TV and transferring photos to a PC;
- Easy point-and-shoot auto mode and creative manual controls;
- HP Image Zone software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for the needs of digital photographers;
- Enjoy the MPEG movie clip feature with sound for capturing life's moving memories.

Specifications
- 4.1-megapixel resolution for photo-quality enlargements up to poster size
- 18x total zoom - 3x optical, 6x digital
- 16 MB internal storage memory
- 1.8-inch color, 130K pixels, outdoor viewable image LCD
- USB connectivity (USB 2.0 compatible)
- SD/MMC card slot
- Direct-printing capability to HP USB-enabled Photosmart or Deskjet printers
- PictBridge support
- Exif 2.2 support

Price
Estimated U.S. street price of $199.(1)

Optional accessories
- HP Photosmart M-series dock (C8907A): Estimated U.S. street price of $49.(1)
- HP Photosmart M-series quick recharge kit (L1815A): Estimated U.S. street price of $49.(1)
- HP Photosmart 3.3V AC adapter (C8912B): Estimated U.S. street price of $49.(1)

Support/Connectivity
For Microsoft Windows¨: USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, Me,XP or 2000, Intel¨ Pentium¨ III, Celeron¨, or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later.
For Macintosh: USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X 10.1.5, OS X 10.2.x or later, OS X 10.3.x.

Dimensions/Weight
- 4.3" x 2.1" x 2.2" (109mm x 53mm x 55mm) - lens fully extended
- 5.1 oz. (144 grams) Ð without batteries

Warranty
- One-year limited warranty
- One-year telephone support backed by HP Customer Care
- 24-hour electronic support available at www.hp.com/go/support
(1) Actual prices may vary.

Posted by Darren in our HP category on August 29, 2004

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