HP Photosmart R817 Review at CNET

November 24, 2005 | Mark Goldstein | Digital Compact Cameras | Comment |

HP Photosmart R817CNET have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R817, which offers 5 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens.

“When buying a digital camera, the rule of thumb has been small size, small price, big features—choose any two. With recent technological advances and price reductions, you can almost have all three at the same time. The Photosmart R817 is one of HP’s recent efforts to cram its mix of image-enhancing technologies into an inexpensive, pocket-size camera. The 6.7-ounce R817 has a 5.1-megapixel sensor, a mostly metal body, and a bright 2-inch LCD screen. It also has a 5X optical zoom, which is unusual in a camera this small. Less impressive, it lacks an optical viewfinder (which can be a problem in bright sunlight), some of its photos are overly noisy, and the battery can take four to six hours to recharge.”

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