HP Photosmart R837 Review

Review Date: April 2nd 2007
Author: Gavin Stoker

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Page 1
Introduction / Ease of Use
Page 2
Image Quality
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Sample Images
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Design
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Specifications
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Conclusion

Specifications

Resolution 3112 x 2328 pixels
Bit depth 36-bit
Lens system HP Precision Lens; 24x total zoom (3x optical, 8x digital); 6.5 to 19.6 mm focal length; approximately 39 to 118 mm (35 mm equivalent); f3.5 to f7.4 (wide); f4.2 to f8.8 (telephoto)
Picture mode Action, Auto (default), Beach, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Panorama left, Panorama right, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Theatre, Steady Photo
View finder None
Imaging technology Adaptive lighting, AE bracketing, AE metering, EV compensation, image quality, ISO speed, video quality, white balance
Image control functions Off, date only, date and time
Memory card compatibility Secure Digital (SD) and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Exposure rating Auto (default), ISO 100, 200, 400
Exposure control Average AE Metering (default), Spot AE Metering
Shutter speed 10 to 1/2000 sec
Flash Auto (default), Flash on, Flash off
Shooting mode Normal (default), Self timer, Self timer (2 shots), Burst, Video
LCD display 7.62 cm bright indoor/outdoor viewable color LCD display
Status LCD Picture capture icon, pictures remaining, battery status, focus brackets, Shooting mode, SD card, image quality level, self-timer information, Burst, Flash mode, white balance, ISO speed, exposure compensation, adaptive lighting, AE metering, exposure bracketing, digital zoom crop box, video icon and quality level, video counter, tag, date imprint
Sound capture None
Connectivity, standard R837: 1 USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications), 1 HP Photosmart 5V AC adapterR837 bundle: 1 USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications), 1 HP Photosmart 5V AC adapter; HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock with DC input connector, USB connector, spare battery recharge bay and A/V connector
Connectivity, optional R837: HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock with DC input connector, USB connector, spare battery recharge bay and A/V connector, HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base, HP Photosmart 6224 Wireless Picture ManagerR837 bundle: HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base, HP Photosmart 6224 Wireless Picture Manager
Minimum system requirements PC: 200 MB available hard disk space, SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color, Windows XP Professional x64; CD-ROM drive; USB port
Macintosh: Mac OS X v 10.3.9, v 10.4; PowerPC G3, G4 and G5 processor or Intel Core processor; minimum 128 MB RAM, 256 MB recommended (required for Mac OS X v 10.4); 250 MB available hard disk space; built-in USB
Compatible Operating Systems R837 bundle: Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Mac OS X v 10.3.9; Mac OS X v 10.4 or higherR837: Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Vista(TM) Ready; Mac OS X v 10.3.9; Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher
Dimensions, W x D x H R837: 3.91 x 1.09 x 2.54 in (with protrusions)R837 bundle: Camera: 98.1 x 22.5 x 63.3 mm (without protrusions); Dock: 122 x 70.9 x 46 mm
Weight, U.S. R837: 0.39 lb
Warranty, standard One-year limited warranty backed by HP's 24-hour, 7-days-a-week Customer Care, service and support, including 24-hour Web support at http://www.hp.com/go/support
What's in the box R837 bundle: HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera, HP Photosmart Premium Camera Dock, HP Photosmart R07 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, USB cable, HP Photosmart 5V AC adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty/regulatory brochure, CD with HP Photosmart software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh, User's Guide, wrist strapR837: HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera, HP Photosmart R07 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, USB cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty/regulatory brochure, CD with HP Photosmart software for Windows and Macintosh, User's Guide, wrist strap
Cable included? Yes, 1 USB
Software included HP Photosmart software for Windows and Macintosh
   
Page 1
Introduction / Ease of Use
Page 2
Image Quality
Page 3
Sample Images
Page 4
Design
Page 5
Specifications
Page 6
Conclusion

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