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HP 735 Digital Cameras

Hewlett Packard Photosmart 735 Digital Camera

The HP Photosmart 735 digital camera delivers outstanding digital snapshots with 3.2 MP resolution and up to 15x zoom - 3x optical and 5x... Read More
The HP Photosmart 735 digital camera delivers outstanding digital snapshots with 3.2 MP resolution and up to 15x zoom - 3x optical and 5x digital - from a Pentax precision lens for clear, crisp photo prints. Snap a photo and select on the camera where it will go the next time you dock or connect to your PC using HP Instant Share. One-touch, fully automatic technology delivers great shots with manual overrides for adding creative touches. On-camera help wizard acts as a guide. The camera provides video capability with audio. The on-camera microphone also allows attachment of real-life audio clips to still photos. Easily print without a computer via USB cable, or the camera's memory card. Optional dock enables effortless sharing of photos to computer (or select HP printers), recharging of batteries, and slide shows on TV using wireless remote. Minimize
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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By:   mugglestuff
Jan 18, 2004

Great starter digital camera.

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pros: Great value vs. price.

Cons: Lag time from button push to picture, Battery life.

The Bottom Line: 
Great camera for everyday usage, would buy it again.

Author's Review
Let me start with the fact that I am not a photography geek but just some one who wants a camera for the occasional picture. My last camera was a Minolta 35mm auto point and shoot.

Staples had this camera before Christmas for $199 and they threw in a 64MB SD card and photo kit. This is my first digital camera as I have been waiting for the 3 megapixel cameras to drop below $200. You can take it out of the box, slap some batteries in and start shooting as everthing is in automatic mode when you power it up. Keep extra batteries handy as you will need them. I have been playing with this camera for a month and I am very pleased with the it.

I take all my photos on the highest quality setting as the software will let you reduce it later but you can never add the quality back. The 64MB SD card lets me take about 39 pictures. I say about 39 as the top LCD screen and back TFT LCD screen both show which photo number you are on but the camera seems to use more memory at times and you might not get all 39 photos.


The digital zoom is useless and I would not waste too much time on it. The physical zoom is helpful but limmited. I most often have to lighten up the photos, especially the indoor shots. The movie feature is great for short clips. You can even add sound clips to your pictures by holding down the shutter button. I have had been transfering my photos onto my PDA so not to have to run home to clear the SD card for more pictures. I have a Dell Axim X2 which has SD and CF slots.

The 735 tries to use the flash all the time which will suck the batteries dead in less than a dozen shots. I have been using NiMH rechargables which should save me a lot of $$$$.
Eveready has some 2100 mAH ones (not the 1800 mAH) which are great, Wal-Mart has em 4 a good price.

My biggest complaint is the shutter lag, you see a shot and turn the camera on which takes two to three seconds, you point and push the shutter button and............ CRAP!! The shot is gone.

My best photos have been outdoor shots in good lighting.My inside flash shots are OK but usually need some touch up on the PC later, ie..contrast and brightness.


What I like is this camera uses AA batteries and SD cards for memory. The body is sturdy and the weight just right. The camera is easy to use and has enough features to keep me happy for a while. The software that comes with it is pretty basic for photo editing but will let you sort and upload and print very nicely. The photos are as good as any I have taken with a 35mm film camera.
 


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