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Hewlett Packard Photosmart R717 Digital Camera

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DMC-LX5 Digital Camera

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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
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a unique compact digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal way for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an... More
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a unique compact digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal way for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an ultra-bright F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, the Lumix LX5 minimizes image distortion, resulting in stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x (90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 8x 4x
HD Recording Format - 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.4 lb. 0.51 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 11.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 3.8x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 11.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions - 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 2048 x 1360 • 1600 x 1200 • 3072 x 2304 • 640 x 424 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3968 x 2232 • 3168 x 2112 • 2736 x 2736 • 2304 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 848 x 480 • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Format MPEG-1 QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 3.8x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 8 - 24 mm 5.1 - 19.2 mm
Macro Focus Range 5.51 - 35.43 in. (w) / 19.68 - 39.37 in. (t) 3.6 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.76 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 117 mm 24 - 90 mm
Focus Range 19.68 in. to Infinity (w) / 27.56 in. to Infinity (t) 19.68 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f4.8/f8.4 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) f8 (t) - f2/f3.3 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 16 - 1/2000 sec 60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames 10 Frames
White Balance Manual Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Built-in • Multimedia Card • SD Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
File Size (Low Res.) 0.83 MB (about 154 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB 40 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker - With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 130,572 pixels 460,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 260 Images 400 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 -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.4 lb. 0.51 lb.
Depth 2.36 in. 1.69 in.
Height 1.38 in. 2.58 in.
Width 3.78 in. 4.32 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 100000537788 84684036111
Product ID 23761559 101257783
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter Software • USB Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date 30 April, 2005 August, 2010
Family Line Hewlett Packard Photosmart Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN L2040A#A2L PNSNCLX5BLACK
 
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HP R717
Hewlett Packard Photosmart R717 Digital Camera
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Panasonic DMC-LX5
DMC-LX5 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 10 user reviews
70% recommend this product
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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

5.0
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

lawman67
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My second choice may be your best option

bylawman67 Oct 13, 2010
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible F2.0 Leica lens.  Low resolution 10 MP sensor for maximum detail and...
Cons Expensive, a bit bulky
Recommended it? Yes

  I did not buy the LX5, and choosing a different camera (Canon PowerShot S95) was one of the most difficult purchase decisions I've ever made.  The LX5 really is THAT good.

First the basics.  The LX5 is a compact digital camera with advanced controls and a fast F2.0... Read full review »

108

A professional photographer's back up camera

byplayhooky Dec 7, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros High quality lens, ability to shoot RAW format, professionnal controls
Cons No viewfinder for bright sunny days, although you can purchase one.
Recommended it? Yes

Quick Specs:

* F2.0 Leica DC Summicron Lens
* 1/1.63" High Sensitivity 10 megapixel CCD with evolved sensor technology
* HD Movie Recording - AVCHD Lite
I shoot stock photography for income. I don't have the most expensive equipment or fanciest camera equipment.  For me its... Read full review »

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