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Hewlett Packard Photosmart R717 Digital Camera

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Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens

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Product Description
Take superior photos at 6.2 MP and 24x total zoomHP Precision 3x optical, 8x digital. Automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows using HP Adaptive Lighting. Remove red-eye,... More
Take superior photos at 6.2 MP and 24x total zoomHP Precision 3x optical, 8x digital. Automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows using HP Adaptive Lighting. Remove red-eye, preview panorama shots, and get photo-taking tipsall in-camera. Small enough to fit in your pocket, this stylish camera features a durable, stainless steel front. View photos and menus on a 1.8-inch LCD. A unique grip keeps the camera steady for quick, one-handed shots. Add creative touches with manual controls. Get optimized photos using 12 shooting modes, including Action, Sunset, and more. Shoot video clips with sound, and take a series of photos in rapid succession using Burst mode. Get crisp, clear photos automatically with multi-zone focus. E-mail without large attachments, or easily print using HP Instant Share. Transfer, print, or e-mail photos while recharging the in-camera battery, plus a spare, using an optional dock.2 Edit, organize, store photos, and more using included software. Less
Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose... More
Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the D-Movie function. The camera’s large image sensor ensures exceptional movie image quality and you can create dramatic effects by shooting with a wide range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses, from wide-angle to macro to fisheye, or by adjusting the lens aperture and experimenting with depth-of-field. The D90 – designed to fuel your passion for photography. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 8x Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.4 lb. 2.3 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 5.8x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions - 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720
Video Format MPEG-1 AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 5.8x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 8 - 24 mm 18 - 105 mm
Macro Focus Range 5.51 - 35.43 in. (w) / 19.68 - 39.37 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 117 mm 27 - 157.5 mm
Focus Range 19.68 in. to Infinity (w) / 27.56 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f4.8/f8.4 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 16 - 1/2000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames 4.5 Frames
White Balance Manual Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Built-in • Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • Eye-Fi SD Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.83 MB (about 154 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 130,572 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 260 Images 850 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.4 lb. 2.3 lb.
Depth 2.36 in. 3 in.
Height 1.38 in. 4.1 in.
Width 3.78 in. 5.2 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 100000537788 18208915750
Product ID 23761559 70621646
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date 30 April, 2005 September, 2008
Family Line Hewlett Packard Photosmart Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN L2040A#A2L 25448
 
Consumer Reviews
HP R717
Hewlett Packard Photosmart R717 Digital Camera
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Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens
From $1,048.99

Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 10 user reviews
70% recommend this product
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Pros
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

88

Great Budget 6.2 MP Camera!

byflashfriday Sep 16, 2005
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to navigate menu, inexpensive, 14 easily accessible shooting modes, crisp images,...
Cons LCD screen could be bigger, no red/blue filters, burst mode takes long to process
Recommended it? Yes

I recently acquired this camera through a silent auction and managed to pay only $175. I didn't really know anything about and just bought it because it had 6.2 megapixels and it was cheap. Now that I have had the camera for a couple of weeks, I have learned that this camera really packs quite a... Read full review »

14

HPR717, great value, versatile, great pictures

bynwram Nov 25, 2006
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent pictures, low price, convenient size
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

For several years I've looked at digital cameras while the image quality has improved and costs have dropped. Since it is an electronic product though, I was also concerned about durability. When I found this camera as a special buy on the Wal-Mart web site at a price under $150 (which meant a 3... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 33 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
4
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (6)
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Travel (5)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Special Events (3)
  • Professionals (3)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Portraits (1)
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Consumer Reviews

21

Nikon D90 + kit lens... worth it? Hmm...

byaloofyouth Oct 13, 2008
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Like the great Nikon D80 but incrementally better in many areas.
Cons Video mode is a little buggy and requires manual focus.
Recommended it? Yes

UPDATE 11/26/2009: I've owned this camera for over a year now, and I can only say that I'm still thrilled by it. My friend recently told me that I took the best photos at his wedding among the many people there with all sorts of high-powered digital cameras.  I credit this in part to luck (of... Read full review »

1

DSL

bynadasadeq Sep 6, 2011
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use<br> Nice weight Great LCD screen<br><br>ViewFinder is...
Cons N/A <br>Can't think of any really !
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the D90 in 2009 , I got it because I wanted a new camera.
It is my first DSLR camera , I owned a Polaroid i-Zone after that I got my first digital camera ( Sony CyberShot).

This camera is the first DSLR that has the ability to shoot HD videos ( Note : Can only shoot in Manual... Read full review »

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