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The HP Photosmart R927 is the top of the range digital camera to be announced by HP today. It has an 8.2 megapixel sensor, a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a lovely large 3.0 inch LCD display which is sure to get the mouths of HP fans watering.
The HP Photosmart R927 also features 32 megabytes of internal memory, 17 shooting modes, as well as the same array of in camera features as others announced today with in camera red eye removal, the ability to add artistic effects and on camera sharing via Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express.
It's ultra compact metal casing measures 96 x 25.6 x 62mm and it comes in with a total weight of 170 grams (not the smallest camera in their range but a solid looking one).
The HP Photosmart R927 will be in stores available for purchase in March of 2006.
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The premium styled, ultra-compact HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera features a bright 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle for unsurpassed indoor and outdoor viewing. Take brilliant 8.2-megapixel photos with the powerful HP Precision 24x total zoom. With the latest features such as automatic in-camera red-eye removal, HP Design Gallery and other HP Real Life technologies, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.
HP Photosmart R927 Key Features and Benefits
• 8.2-megapixels for brilliant resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size
• HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital zoom for 24x total zoom
• 3-inch image display with an extra-wide viewing angle for shooting indoors or out.
• 32 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
• 17 shooting modes, macro multi-zone auto focus and burst mode for quality shots in a variety of conditions
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
• Features an ultra-compact, durable metal body with a sleek, premium finish
HP Photosmart R927 Additional Features
• HP Real Life technologies 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:
- NEW: Automatic In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera
- NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera – includes slimming feature for your best possible photos
- Improved Image Advice now provides real-time feedback to users on how to improve a specific picture the next time it is captured—like having a professional photographer with you at all times!
- Adaptive Lighting Bracketing allows you to adjust high-contrast photos to bring faces out of shadows and details out of backgrounds while automatically capture 3 versions of the same scene – one with adaptive lighting off, one with adaptive lightingon low and the final with adaptive lighting on high
- In-camera panorama stitching allows the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera and stitch up to 5 photos together to save as one image for easy printing before downloading to a computer
- High-quality VGA video with audio shoots at 24 frames per second and offers the ability to save still shots for printing
• HP Photosmart Express 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 Snapfish for ordering photos
• Included dock recharges the camera and makes it easy to print and e-mail photos.
• Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock lets users easily save, view, print and share photos on a PC, Snapfish and TV, and recharge in-camera battery, plus a spare. Add Wireless capabilities by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base to share your photos via a wireless home network. (2)
HP Photosmart R927 Technical Specifications
• 8.2-megapixel resolution
• 24x total zoom—3x optical, 8x digital
• Dimensions/Weight
- 96 mm (W) x 25.6 mm (D) x 62 mm (H)
- 170 grams without batteries
• PictBridge support
• JPEG (Exif 2.2 support)
• Support/Connectivity
- USB Connectivity
- USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
o USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R927 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.
HP Photosmart R927 Pricing and Availability
• Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
• Expected to be available for purchase March 2006 in North America, and specific countries in Latin America and Europe.
(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.
The HP Photosmart R927 has been given a first impression review at Digital Camera Info where they write - 'Overall though, the HP Photosmart R927 marks a definite change in both the style and intentions of prior HP digital cameras. These may actually provide a competitive alternative to the Kodak EasyShare consumer base. The R927 provides in-depth help, preset controls, manual options, WiFi connectivity, easy navigation, and in-camera editing options all while still producing a stylish and visually attractive product. While manual controls were the main concern, many users may never bother with them. With these points to consider, it will be interesting to see how well this model can perform when run through the DigitalCameraInfo.com testing system. We�ll find out if HP really will give Kodak a run for its money.'
Steves Digicams has posted a helpful review of the HP PhotoSmart R927 and writes - 'The PhotoSmart R927 is an appealing 8-megapixel model. Offering good image quality, performance, and durability, it should make a great camera for any family or business. You're sure to capture some great pictures thanks to its Real Life technologies and helpful hints and menus. With an MSRP of about $399, it offers a good "bang for your buck" and is sure to be yet another popular HP model.'
Digital Camera Tracker posts a review of the HP Photosmart R927 where they write - 'HP's Photosmart R927 is one fun camera to take pictures with. Menu navigation is without a doubt one of the easiest I've seen. Easy navigation combined with the 3 inch LCD makes for larger than normal print, which makes it SUPER easy to read. With that said if you will be making large prints you might be dissatisfied with the purple fringing issue. Otherwise, the R927 records well exposed photos with rich colors. The camera fires up almost instantly and is ready to go. However, once you begin taking pictures the R927 is a little arthritic and suffers from slow processing. If you're the kind of person that's bothered by that type of thing you might look to another camera. Personally, once I discovered that the R927 was a little on the slow side I just took it into consideration and from then on it didn't matter.'
Digital Camera Review has posted their review of the HP Photosmart R927 in which they write - 'The HP Photosmart R927 provides a vast array of options and capabilities neatly packaged into an easy to use device. It's solid enough for advanced use, and easy enough that someone with no prior experience can pick it up and go. All in all, I'd call it a very worthwhile camera for the money, whether you're looking for a simple and effective means of snapping a few casual pictures, or you're an hobbyist wanting more powerful equipment without sacrificing usability.'
CNET reviews the HP Photosmart R927 and gives it a rating of 6.2 out of 10 ('Good'). They write - 'Most digital cameras come with the assumption that the user has at least some knowledge of photography--but not HP's Photosmart R927. Sure, it's the 8-megapixel flagship of the company's camera line, but with a menu and help system that's every bit as slick at its sculpted, brushed-aluminum casing, the Photosmart R927 doesn't require you to know anything to get started with this camera. As in the past with some HP cameras, we were less than satisfied with its image quality. Still, very casual snapshooters will likely be pleased with the R927, especially if they're just getting into photography, but discerning users will be disappointed with the final output.'
Think Camera reviews the Hewlett Packard Photosmart R927 where they write - 'The middling lens on this camera is compensated for by above average software and features like the built-in help menu. Once you have accepted the unconventional styling, it is average to use. This isn't a camera to fall in love with. However, if you want a practical good value camera with some very good software this is a strong contender.'
Infosync has a review of the HP Photosmart R927 and writes, "Images retained bright colors and crisp details in a variety of lighting conditions. The 3X optical zoom is a bit scant yet acceptable, and we didn't experience any purple fringing or blur in our test shots. ... The HP Photosmart R927 isn't the most chic digicam on the market, but it takes very good photos and offers tons of scene modes and in-camera tweaks. Photos looked clear and vibrant overall, and its Design Gallery improves snaps before printing and provides creative controls not found elsewhere."
PCMag has a review of the HP Photosmart R929 and writes, "In our PC Magazine Labs testing, the daylight and flash shots revealed just a touch of noise, but nothing that interfered with the image. Colors were accurate and the exposure was good overall. The camera had excellent flash coverage in our still-life test shot, which gave it a nice well-balanced exposure. The saturation could have been stronger in the daylight image, which was a little contrasty, with shadow areas blocking some image details. ... The HP Photosmart R927 is a solid camera that offers myriad entertaining and useful features, from artistic effects and shooting modes to image advice and capture options. But nothing beats the "tummy tuck" feature for giving you a whole new, slimmer image."
Imaging Resource reviews the Hewlett Packard Photosmart R927 and writes - 'There's a lot to like on the HP R927 including a stylish but sturdy stainless steel design, a huge 3-inch LCD with decent resolution, and good overall speed for a consumer camera including virtually no shutter lag when you pre-focus. Best of all about the HP 927 -- as with many models in HP's Photosmart series -- is its extensive feature set. HP's helpful Real Life technologies include one of the best Red-eye removal features I've used along with a very fun new Design Galley function that lets you tweak your images in a variety of ways without the need of a PC or additional software. The R927 is also very simple and intuitive to use with an easy-to-read menu system and a straight-forward layout. The HP R927 has a lot of features a beginning photographer could definitely use including ample scene modes and easy-to-use Bracketing functions. Best of all is the HP R927's revamped Image Advice function which comments on your pictures after you've taken them, and offers suggestion on how to make them better the next time.'
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Posted by Darren in our HP category on January 05, 2006