PhotographyBLOG Review: HP Photosmart M407

HP’s new range of digital cameras was announced at the end of August 2004. Whilst the more sophisticated and expensive R-series models (R707, 607 and 507) have generated quite a lot of media interest, the cheaper M-series cameras seem to have been largely ignored, at least online anyway, as this is one of the first reviews of the M407 published on the Internet. The M407 is a 4 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom, 1.8 inch LCD screen and the usual HP emphasis on ease-of-use. With a street price of around £140/$180, does the M407 have what it takes to survive in the cut-throat world of the entry-level digicam? Read my exclusive review to find out.

Website: HP Photosmart M407 Review

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Published: Thursday, December 02, 2004

Reader Comments

1. 
   Thanks much for the review - you really helped me. Very comprehensive!!
   
   Andy
   Ithaca NY

   Andy at 12:54pm on Wednesday, April 06, 2005

2. You forgot to mention, that the view-finder shows a smaller image than you actually see at the image..
   I didnt find out why my pictures looks so different until i found out.
   You should mention this in the rewiew, because for me its important to see exactly what will be captured and what not. I will sellt his camera and get a new one. Any proposal for me??
   Thanks

   Bernd at 04:44pm on Saturday, May 14, 2005

3. Thanks very much for the comprehensive and seemingly objective review. Well-written and informative.

   John at 02:30pm on Sunday, May 15, 2005

4. very good

   bitiga myran at 05:06am on Thursday, May 19, 2005

5. I thought this was a very complete review w/ one notable exception - in the past HP cameras have been known to be rather power hungry - there was no mention of battery life or power consumption. Seems to me that battery life is an important consideration for a digital camera.
   Cheers....Mike

   Mike Curry at 12:11pm on Thursday, August 04, 2005

6. A very good review I thought. I have just bought this camera for my wife for christmas and her first in Digital photography so going by your review I have bought the right Digital camera for her. Many thanks for a no-nonsence straight forward report, Tony

   Tony Lewry at 01:02am on Tuesday, December 06, 2005