Editorial Review :

HP Photosmart 318xi is a real deal: at the same price as many 1.3-megapixel cameras with fixed focus, it comes with a real 2.3-megapixel CCD (highest working resolution 1,800 x 1,200 pixels) and autofocus. Featuring 2-times digital zoom and selectable white-balance settings, Photosmart 318xi delivers excellent photo-quality results.

Customer Review :

la razón del tiempo

compré esta HP hace más o menos 4 años. En ese tiempo costaba la cuarta parte que la Nikon top de su tiempo (4 megapixeles).
Todos los comentarios que indican hoy son ciertos, pero desde las exigencias de hoy. Creo que debe evaluarse y exigirsele a está camara en función de la tecnología de su tiempo.
Actualmente, está camara la usa mi hija de 6 años.
Para incrementar su desempeño recomiendo:
1. utilizar baterias E3 de Energizer (titanium)esto permite según mi experiencia un incremento en 6 veces aprox la durabilidad de la carga.
2. Comprar soporte y lentes de dc pro para ampliar el rango de imagen, filtrar la luz y tener un mejor zoom optico.
3. Comprar una memory stick de 256mb esto permitirá ampliar el número de fotos de mejor resolución de 12 a 350 aprox.)
4. utilizar un editor de imagenes que permita mejorar la resolución de las fotos, colores, contraste y brillo, actualmente la mayoría tiene esta funcionalidad.
5. evitar el uso de flash que es muy pobre y consume mucha energia.
6. definitvamente, como muchas camaras digitales de su tiempo esta diseñada para:
- fotos fijas (sin movimiento)
- a dos metros de distancia
- de día pero no muy soleado.
ventajas del producto:
- un muy amigable menú para el manejo de la camara, para niños.
- precio
- resistencia al golpe.
- ideal para niños que recien empiezan.



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Battery Guzzler

This thing went after batteries with a vengence! I even went out and purchased those super-juiced 'digital' batteries and was able to take about 5 pictures before it finished off the brand-new batteries. It does take pictures (for the most part...sometimes for no reason at all, it doesn't take pictures) but they are not clear on the viewing screen and the zoom makes for grainy pictures. It was terrible taking outdoor pictures if the sun shined at all... It washed out every image. This camera caused me no end of misery and I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

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Chancy camera

I've had to stick with this camera for a LONG TIME. A couple years ago when it first came out my dad bought this as a gift for my mom, and she loved it. About a year later is just sat there collecting dust so I practically took it. What I found, like mentioned, is EVERYTHING on the camera is chancy. Sometimes it won't turn on, sometimes it freezes up, and heck..sometimes it'll turn on and take pictures on it's own! Also was only able to take about 3 pictures after FOUR BRAND NEW SPANKING batteries were placed in it. Sorry, but if any camera needs FOUR batteries it must be good, but this thing basically wastes the 5 bucks on batteries and gives you 3 worthless shots. ABSOLUTELY NOT A CAMERA FOR BEGINNERS. When anyone gets a new camera they want to test it out in different lightings, setting, etc., this one doesn't really have any settings and when you only get a few minutes you'd better shoot now and hope it comes out right! I had to take this on my trip to Florida, and I ended up spending about 40 bucks for a memory card for the sucker and super juiced up rechargeable camera batteries. This thing is so big and lunky, and crappy, that I could barely get any pictures! Taking it to the beach? Ha yeah right, probably wouldn't even last two seconds before my arm would hurt and i'd throw it in the ocean. I have to admit though, at times you CAN get excellent professional photos out of this thing, but i've only had it happen about 3 times, don't even ask me how I did it because all I did was point and shoot and it came out looking great. One last thing..it also breaks EASILY. All other cameras, and even flimsy phones etc. for that matter, can be dropped a hundred times and never break. This thing dropped ONCE and split in half, shooting my batteries to who knows where and almost breaking the week old memory card I just bought. My cousin had dropped it, felt so bad he gave me his canon power shot a410 I think it's called. It's about half of what the hp photosmart cost, but about 100 times better in every aspect. Overall..don't buy this camera. It's just too outdated and odd to really find any use of it.

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HP Kills Batteries, Dead.

Not only does this cammera suck a pair of AA's dead in 24 photos (or about 15 minutes of video screen) but the cheep plastic hinge breaks easy under the spring pressure. The photos are okay but not great. The flash is nearly useless unless in pitch dark and the zoom only works with the video screen wich eats battery power fast.

Stay away, I have a new cannon and it's great.

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Cheap Piece Of Garbage--Not worth $1 never mind $100.

I HATE this camera with a passion. If you want to know what it was like to take a picture in 1906 instead of 2006, buy this camera.

What it does do:

1. It takes pictures (sometimes...when it feels like it.)
2. It turns on and off (again, sometimes...when it feels like it.)
3. You can look at the pictures after you take them (well, you get a rough idea what they look like, because the screen isn't very clear.)
4. Use up batteries like you wouldn't believe (the other reviewer was doing good with 24 pictures--I'm lucky I can take 5 pictures without it dying on me.
6. You can download them to a computer and look at them (this is the best functioning part of the camera.)

What it doesn't do:

1. Take pictures of anything in motion--and when I mean motion, I'm talking about the slightest of twinges. If your subject or the person taking the picture aren't perfectly still, the picture will turn out blurry. Whatever you do, don't drink anything containing caffeine for 24 hours before using this camera.

2. Your subject has to stay perfectly still for about 3 seconds because that's how long it takes for the stupid camera to take a picture. Now, you may be thinking...3 seconds, that's nothing. Well, if you have children, 3 seconds is an eternity. The last time I've used the camera was when I wanted to take a picture of my two little girls. Fifteen tries later (along with 2 battery changes) I finally got a half decent picture. So obviously, if you have children or pets, this camera is an exercise in futility & frustration.

3. It doesn't go off every time you press the button. You have to press the button extremely hard and then wonder for the requisite 3 seconds if it's going to work this time.

4. It doesn't turn on every time you flip the on/off switch. If you flip the switch a little too hard, the camera will shut itself off again. If the camera turns on after 3 tries, then it's doing good.

5. If your background doesn't have megawatts of light, or is lit from the wrong area, your picture will turn out dark. Look forward to several minutes of playing 'musical lights' before you can get your picture to be clear enough.

I know $100 is very inexpensive for a digital camera, but this thing is so bad that I can't imagine paying that much for it. (My camera was a gift from my in-laws. They got it free after buying their HP computer.) Let's just say I'm glad neither I or they paid for it and I feel sorry for anyone who did. If you're in the market for a cheap digital camera, avoid this one like it has the bird flu. You'll save yourself a ton of frustration.

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1. 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
2. 3x optical and 5x digital (15x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. HP's Instant Share features lets you designate image destination (e-mail or printer)
4. 16 MB internal memory; compatible with Secure Digital and MMC memory cards
5. Powered by 2 AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeables recommended); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Customer Review :

A Decent Snapshot Camera, but Buy a Newer One

I have owned this camera for almost 3 years now, and it is the sturdiest and most reliable one that I have had. Once, I dropped it from 5 feet onto a sidewalk and it didn't even get a scratch. The outdoor picture quality is excellent, as well as the macro mode, but if you have shaky hands (like me), you will have a ton of blurry pics. The screen just can't compete with new cameras, being too small and dim to see outdoors. The flash is weak, but if you know how to use aperture and ISO settings, indoor shots will turn out pretty good. Personally, I think buyers would be better off buying one of HP's new R-series cameras (R717, R817, etc). While this camera is cheap and pretty reliable, the newer models have much more features and are still around $200-$300.

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use it right, it does the job

This was my first digital camera and it's because of this camera that I stuck with HP when upgrading. It's a very good point and shoot camera with enough modes and settings to satisfy those who like fiddling with such things.

Many of the reviews here complain about battery life. Turn off the live display, you don't need it anyway since the viewfinder is accurate. I never got *fewer* than 60 pictures (sometimes more) in two star mode with the live display off, on a pair of 1800 mAh rechargeables. I also had a big difference when I changed the auto shutoff to a shorter time period.

Also, yes, you need a memory card -- but what digital camera doesn't? I had a 64 MB card with mine and only once completely used the card up.

Shutter speed is a little slower than average for the class but fine for everything except action shots. Lens glass is by Pentax and is good quality. No, you won't get digital SLR quality from this camera, but at <$140 it's a great deal.

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This camera sucks

I am totally dissatisfied with this camera.. I bought with lotz of expectations and found it a junk piece.

For new buyer dont mind spending a few more dollors , go to Canon or Sony.. They are good.

this camera as mentioned eats battries like anything.. not able to take > than 10 pic and has poor flash. .all photos are coming dark

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okay

this cam was great when untill the flash didnt work! i went online for support but after talking to them, they said it was a internal malfunction or something like that but by then the warrantee already expired so im stuck with a flashless camera. Ive miss many special moments due to no flash. and its really hard taking pictures with no flash and no tripod.

But overall good camera! batteries seems as though they die quick but like i turn it off for like a few hours then the batteries came back to full power again. The video mode is pretty good....i also recommend using the power adapter when possible! that way you can turn the camera on as long as you want without worrying about the batteries dieing out!The printer is a really great printer as well!...but sadly i cant live any longer with a flashless camera so im going to sell this up or just give it to my brother or something and saving up for a Fuji Finepix s5100...Good luck!

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horrible waste of money

You can literally take 8 shots and the camera is dead. I've missed so many photo opps. Definitely NOT worth buying.

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1. Features 6.2 MP resolution for poster-sized prints; 8x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom for total 24x zoom power
2. Large, bright 2-inch display
3. 32 MB internal memory plus SD/MMC card slot
4. Plug-and-play USB connection for easy file transfers
5. Includes Photosmart software for editing, organizing, printing and sharing

Customer Review :

There are better buys out there for the money

I've had this camera for about a year now. I like HP products and figured this would be as great as most of their products. I was very disappointed though. I've had to return this camera to HP already because it kept giving me a red screen with an error message. They sent me a new camera for free and so far this one is doing decent. Also, as far as clarity goes, it kinda sucks. I suppose if you have never used a good quality camera then you might be inclined to think this one isn't so bad. But believe me, there are better cameras out there for the money that you would spend on this one. If you can find this camera under $100 then I would say go for it but otherwise I don't reccomend it at all. I have had webcams that take better pictures.
Also, if you are having issues with any HP product that you own, you can always call HP and tell them the problem and they will take the product back and send you a new one. I have to admit that HP has really good customer service. I also own an HP laptop and HP printer. I have had to return the printer to HP once and they sent me a new one a few days later for free.

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what?

I got on here to read reviews for this camera because I came across one new that I could buy for $80 and wanted to see if I should bother. What baffles me are the people that have written bad reviews for the camera, saying they are on their 5th or 6th one. IF YOU ARE HAVING SUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS CAMERA, WHY DO YOU KEEP GETTING ANOTHER ONE? MOVE ON. And to the lady that said she got on here to sell her R725 then she writes a bad review telling people not to buy it, could you get any denser?


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Better bring your charger!!!

I loved this camera at first. After about a year though, the charge just would not hold. Excellent camera besides that. Just be sure that if you plan on taking more than 10 pictures, have your charger ready to plug back into the wall. Then within minutes, it'll show that it is completely charged again, yet within taking only a few more pictures the red screen will show, "Battery too Low to take Pictures". I think I will get a new camera this Christmas.

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Would not recommend

I received this camera for my birthday in March. I exchanged it 2 days later because the battery would not hold a charge. The second one lasted until about 2 weeks ago (so approx. 3 months). This time the camera would turn itself on when it was just sitting on the counter and turn itself off when I tried to take a picture. Very weird. Anyway, I have been trying to return it to Target again, but every Target in my area seems to be out of them. So I have decided that I am going to try something else. I seem to have no luck with HP cameras, the last one I owned (before the R725) just decided to die on the day of my sons 3rd birthday party. I believe the problem with the R725 does not lie with the camera itself, but with the battery. It would be a great camera if the battery would be better.

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good option for the money

This little compact takes excellent pictures. (i'll be sharing a few within a few days...)

I got mine for christmas last year, and for the most part, have zero complaints. Yes, i have had an error message or two pop up, but i just kept turning it off and on till the message went away. i am now having battery problems which i believe is my own dumb fault for not charging it fully before using it. but they are 5 bucks on here, so...

I will be upgrading to a nikon d40x (dslr) camera here soon, but that will be for my artsy type photos primarily. The hp will still be around holidays, movie premiere nights and the like. Not to mention the great little videos it can do. Be aware that if you zoom during a video, you will be able to hear the lenses moving to focus. Minorly annoying....

In all, a great product for the coin.

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1. Box Content - HP Photosmart R847 Digital Camera, HP Photosmart R07 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, USB cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty/regulatory brochure, CD with HP Photosmart software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh, wrist strap, AC adapter and Accessory Guide
2. 8 Megapixel stills, up to 3298 x 2472 resolution, 640x480 VGA at 24 fps
3. 32 MB internal memory - We recommend purchasing a 1 GB SD Memory Card for practical usage
4. 3.0 (diagonal), 7.62 cm Auto bright indoor/outdoor viewable color display
5. Fujinon Lens System - 24x total zoom (3x optical, 8x digital), 6.5 to 19.6 mm focal length, 39 to 118 mm (35 mm equivalent), f3.5 to f7.4 (wide) and f4.2 to f8.8 (telephoto)

Editorial Review :

Looking for the Rolls Royce of digital cameras? The Photosmart R847 has all the makings, including stunning 8-megapixel resolution, 24x total zoom, a gigantic, 3", auto-bright display with wide viewing angle, and even a way to get rid of annoying "pet eye".

Customer Review :

An EXCELLENT Camera

This Camera is Excellent, Self explanatory in each mode you choose. So many built in options that you would mostly find in the software CD, I love the huge 3" screen and the built in zoom is very nice. My photo's look like professional takes. Best camera I've ever owned...Hint...A camera is only as good as you take care of it.

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Praise plus disappointment

I received my HP Photosmart R847 8MP digital camera for my birthday in May 2008. First the praise: R847 is indeed simple to use, and it's light, small and slim - a good pocket size, BUT...(see Disappointments). If you manage to find perfect focus on its "best" setting, this camera produces absolutely gorgeous images - you can zoom in and in and in (during edit, that is) and the details just get richer and yummier (in the blow-up in front of me I can count my kitten's eyelashes - beautiful!). Now the disappointment: this camera has ZERO battery life, since its first full charge and use - I am able to take and review 40 photos MAX on a full charge before it is depleted. I called HP about this the first week after I received the camera, and I was basically told "gee, tough luck" - but that they'd be delighted to sell me another battery, 50 dollars please. (VERY poor customer service experience.) R847 doesn't like to find focus on small objects. I particularly like spiders and bumblebees, but focus is very hit and miss, and usually several inches behind the object you want to capture. I just can't figure out the "sweet spot" - it seems pretty random. A tiny change in angle, lighting, etc and you lose focus again. Although, as I mentioned, this camera is a great pocket size, you can't carry it there because the stupid slide-down lens cover is SO easily flipped open. And then it sits in your pocket and GOES DEAD. Actually, that even happens in the carrying case occasionally, if you knock or bump it. This is a MAJOR design flaw. It needs a catch on the cover to prevent the accidental nudge-open. I love the image quality, but half the time I can't even take photos because R847 is stone dead. I would not buy another camera of this design, and I would not recommend it for others to purchase.

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Can't import pictures to its slideshow

So far, so good. I'm very happy with it esp. the video. Just press the button once to start and then once to stop. Sit the camera down and it keeps on recording. What I don't like is the fact that it will not import other photos from my computer to add to its slideshow. My Kodak can do that.

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I LOVE THIS CAMERA!

i LOVE THIS CAMERA. I have had several digital cameras, and this one is the ultimate in my thinking. For anyone who wants to snap good pictures with high quality results, this camera is the one. It's the right size, holds a charge for a long, long time, and with a sans disk, pictures are quickly downloaded to your computer. I say don't wait, buy one now.

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R847 HP DIGITAL CAMERA

MY CAMERA WAS STOLEN AND I WANTED TO REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME CAMERA.

YOUR SERVICE MADE IT AVAILABLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT FOR IT AND I,M BACK UP AND GOING AGAIN.

THE CAMERA WORKS PERFECTLY AND THE SERVICE WAS UNBEATABLE.

REGARDS
JOHN RUSSELL
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE


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1. 5.3 megapixel sensor captures enough image information to make photo-quality 11x17-inch prints
2. 8x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom
3. Large 2-inch LCD screen; Direct photo printing allows you to attach directly to an HP Photosmart printer or select HP all-in-one to print photos
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory card (32 MB card included)
5. Powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included, NiMH or photo-lithium recommended)

Customer Review :

Loved it while I had it

I loved this camera as I too was reminded of my old 35 SLR. The HP945 took beautiful pictures and the zoom was great! I had this camera 3 years and couldn't even pretend to know how many pics it actually took. More than I could ever count. With that said, about 4 months ago the LCD began having lines in it which also came out the the pictures. IT was sudden. My huspand said it was "over use" LOL. Anyway, called HP which couldn't do anything about it as it was 3 years old. Did offer me a discount off a new, diffrent model of my choice. After reviewing the options I decided I was better off just looking into finding me something else. I chose the FujiS700. I was excited about this one too. But two months after I purchased it, the LCD stopped working, went black. As it was over 30 day's old, the place purchased wouldn't take it back so I sent it back to Fuji. At my cost. Anyway, I'm back to looking for another camera while waiting for the Fuji to be fixed. I should have stuck with HP.

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The Best

I had many camera in the past but none of them can compare to the HP Photo 945 5.3MP.the best camera ever.

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Great Pics with Some Problems

I have owned this camera for over 3 years. Picture quality is amazing,particularly if you are into landscapes. True colors are obtainable in any light if you know how to adjust the manual tuning features. My main gripe is the periodic shutting down of the camera . It occasionally locks up with lens out or just turns itself off. When this happens you need to remove the batteries and replace or simply turn it back on. Lag time for shutter action from button push is too slow but average for this level of camera and price. Lithium batteries last a reasonable amount of time for this size of device. Re-chargeable batteries last about " 15 mintues" it seems.

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HP camera

When I bought this camera I was looking for a decent MP digital camera with decent zoom. I didn't want one of those tiny camera's, I wanted something that I could firmly grip and not fear losing easily. This camera is hefty and suited my need in that way. After about 1 yr the battery door broke; it still locks into place, but it doesn't attach to the camera any longer. I haven't been terribly pleased with the long delay the camera has in taking pictures, often times I miss the shot due to the delay, and that's not using the digital feature, which adds even more time delay. Overall I've been happy with it, I get many compliments on my photos, but to be honest it's not that much better than our first digital camera which is a 3MP with 12zoom and still in use without any issues. I probably wouldn't buy this medel again.

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peice of junk

I too got took on this one. Looked great, had lots of features. Got it for my birthday what a waste of money. I bet I didn't take 50 pictures with it before it died. I also bought all the extras that went along with it. Got a lot of money tied up in this camera and can't get hp to fix it or anything. All they wanted me to do was buy another hp camera and waste more money. HP can't make cameras they better stick to computers. If you buy one of these cameras it will work fine for a while then (bam) it's dead without warning. There may be a few out there still working. If so you are one of the lucky ones to have a working one. I will never buy an hp camera.

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