Camera Resolution |
5.25 MP (2668 x 1970 total pixel count) |
Camera Effective Resolution |
5.13 MP (2616 x 1960 effective pixel count) |
Total Camera Resolution (Megapixels) |
5.25 MP |
CCD Sensor Size |
1/2.5 inch CCD; 2668 x 1970 total pixels; 2616 x 1960 effective pixels |
Lens System |
40x total zoom (5x optical/8x digital); 5.8 to 29 mm focal length; approximately 36 to 180 mm (35 mm equivalent); f2.8 to f8 (wide); f4.7 to f7.6 (telephoto) |
Zoom Capability |
40x (5x optical/8x digital) |
Focus |
Normal (default), macro, super macro, infinity, manual |
Lens Focal Range |
0.5 m to infinity (wide), 0.6 m to infinity (telephoto), 0.12 to 1.0 m (macro wide), 0.03 to 0.2 m (macro telephoto) |
Bit Depth |
36-bit |
View Finder |
None |
LCD Display |
5.1 cm (2.0 in) diagonal display-size indoor/outdoor viewable colour LCD (640 x 240 = 153600 dots) |
Mechanical Shutter |
15 to 1/2000 sec |
Shooting Mode |
Normal (default), self-timer, self-timer (2 shots), burst, video |
Self Timer |
10 seconds delay |
Sound Capture |
Up to 60 sec |
Video Capability |
Unlimited (depends on memory capacity) |
Memory Upgrade |
32 MB internal memory expandable up to 2 GB/256 MB via Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot |
Memory slots |
1 slot, Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) compatible |
Maximum memory |
2 GB Secure Digital (SD) card or 256 MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
Standard memory |
32 MB |
Storage media capacity |
Approximate still image capacity for 32 MB internal memory: 175 images (150 KB) = VGA resolution and two star compression; 52 images (500 KB) = 1 MP resolution and two star compression (**- better); 32 images (800 KB) = 3 MP resolution and two star compression (**- better); 21 images (1.25 MB) = 5 MP resolution and two star compression (**- better); 10 images (2.5 MB) = 5 MP and three star compression (***- best) |
Upgradability |
Optional HP Photosmart R-series camera dock and R-series accessories |
Light Exposure Control |
Center weighted auto exposure metering (AE), spot auto exposure metering (AE), average auto exposure metering (AE), exposure bracketing |
Picture Mode |
Auto (default), action, landscape, portrait, beach, snow, sunset, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, panorama right, panorama left, theatre, document, my mode |
Light Exposure Correction |
+/- 3.0 EV in 1/3 steps |
Light Exposure Rating |
Auto (default), ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 |
Flash |
Auto flash (default), red-eye, flash on, flash off, night |
White Balance |
Auto (default), sun, shade, tungsten, fluorescent, manual |
Colour Control |
Full colour (default), black & white, sepia, colour bracketing |
Metering |
TTL (through-the-lens) |
Image control functions |
Date and time imprinting |
Smart Feature 01 |
HP adaptive lighting: This ground-breaking technology automatically adjusts high contrast photos to reveal the detail that would otherwise be lost in the shadows. Ideal when you're shooting into the sun or using flash. |
Smart Feature 02 |
HP in-camera red-eye removal: Remove red-eye without having to transfer photos to your computer. This unique, easy-to-use tool automatically recognises red-eye and lets you remove it immediately via your camera's LCD screen. |
Smart Feature 03 |
HP in-camera panorama stitching: Enjoy creating multi-shot scenes? You will with this neat tool. Your camera stitches up to 5 photos together – no PC required – to create a single photo for easy printing, and lets you view the result via the LCD. |
Smart Feature 04 |
HP Image Advice: Become a better photographer by reviewing your photos with HP Image Advice. This patented technology analyses your photos then offers tips and suggestions on how you might do things differently for even better results next time. |
Smart Feature 05 |
HP still images from video: Get the perfect action shot. Capture high-quality video then view frame by frame, directly from your camera, to choose the most dramatic moment. Your camera then enhances the image for impressive results every time. |
Software included |
HP Image Zone software for Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh with HP Instant Share technology |
Compatible Operating Systems |
Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later |
Minumum System Requirements for Macintosh |
USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X 10.2 or later; 500 MHz PowerPC processor; QuickTime Version 5.0.1 or later; 128 MB RAM; 240 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit colour); CD-ROM drive; open USB port |
Minimum System Requirements |
USB-compatible PC with Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me: Pentium II (233 minimum) and equivalent Celeron® or compatible, 64 MB RAM, 200 MB disk space; Windows® 2000, XP Home and Professional Editions: Pentium® II (233 minimum) and equivalent Celeron® or compatible, 128 MB RAM, 400 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit colour), CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 5.01 with Service Pack 2 or later, open USB port compatible with USB 2.0 specifications |
Output File Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) for still images; MPEG-1 for video clips |
Macintosh Connectivity |
Via included cradle: 1 USB – compatible with USB 2.0 specifications |
Standard Connectivity |
Via included cradle: 1 USB – compatible with USB 2.0 specifications |
Optional Connectivity |
HP Photosmart R-series dock |
Power Requirements |
1 Lithium-Ion battery 1050mA (rechargeable), Universal AC power adapter: 100 to 240-VAC (50/60-Hz) input; 3.3-VDC, 2500-mA output via cradle |
Power consumption |
5 watts maximum |
Power Supply Source |
1 Lithium-Ion battery, 3.3 Volt AC adapter via cradle |
Power supply type |
1 Lithium-Ion battery (rechargeable) or HP Photosmart 3.3 Volt AC adapter via cradle |
Energy Star Certified |
No |
Dimensions (w x d x h) |
91 x 29.8 x 57 mm (excluding protrusions) |
Package dimensions (W x D x H) |
288 x 110 x 195 mm |
Weight |
0.16 kg (without batteries), 0.19 kg (with batteries) |
Package weight |
1 kg |
Operating Temperature Range |
0 to 50� C |
Storage Temperature Range |
-30 to 65� C |
Recommended Humidity Operating Range |
15 to 85% RH |
Non-Operating Humidity |
15 to 85% RH |
Operating Humidity Range |
15 to 85% RH |
Additional information |
For digital camera accessories visit us at: http://www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions |
Warranty |
1 year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Service and Support (warranties may vary in European countries where legal requirements require a longer warranty period). |
Box Content |
HP Photosmart R817 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share, cradle, AC adapter, HP Photosmart R07 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, USB cable (cradle to PC or printer), warranty poster, user's manual, quick start guide, software CD, wrist strap |
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