1. Get beautiful 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements to poster size with 7-megapixel resolution
2. Get clear close-up shots from a distance with 24x total zoom (3x optical, 8x digital)
3. Frame, view, and edit pictures on the large image display, which is bright enough for outdoor viewing
4. Record video clips with sound
5. Automatically remove red eye, right in the camera

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HP M627 Digital Camera.This compact, metal camera is sturdy and designed for quick, one-handed shots.Effortlessly snap and edit photos, then view and edit on a large large image display.Add creativity to photos as you shoot using HP exclusive artistic effects, slimming and more.Share your way, an optional dock recharges the camera and makes it easy to print and e-mail photos.

Customer Review :

hp has impressed me

My main digi cam is a Panasonic FZ20 which is alot bigger then this hp, so I wanted something that I could carry easily with me and stil provide quality pics. Well, along came the m627 and I am very pleased and happy with it. I was hesitante being that it is a hp digi cam, but I read on it and said what the heck. (It was only 50 or less that I paid for it, cant recall) I love the large lcd, very easy and simple to use which is what I want in a small portable cam. takes great pics, which I was surprised about. the only draw back, it only has 3x optical zoom but thats why I have the FZ20 with 12x optical.

one thing though, not all HP cams will be as good as this one or better then this one. I was looking to buying a hp one for my mom for mothers day, a newer model but the pics the demo model was taking were CRAP compared to this model.

so, def read and try to get your hands on it before making a purchase.

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DECENT CAMERA BUT DOESN'T ALWAYS FOCUS PROPERLY

We received this camera as a Christmas gift and I loved it at first. However as I started using it more I noticed that i doesn't always focus properly. It is usually when you are taking pictures of brighter colors and also when there isn't a lot of lighting. I wouldn't say this is a bad camera but their are certainly better models out there.

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HP Photosmart M627 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Excellent service. Super camera. Prompt. Fantastic price!! Couldn't be happier!!

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Awesome Large View Screen

I purchased this camera for my daughter who is in college for Christmas. She LOVES it. The large view screen on the back is more awesome than she expected. No second quessing at what the photo will look like. She searched for just the right memory card and found a 1 gig SD card and she can now store many, many photos. The only drawback that she noticed was that the night time pictures seemed to come out slightly blurry, like as if the shutter speed may be not set "just right" for the time it is taking for the night shots. She said she would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.

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Excellent Camera

I purchased this camera a year ago and dropped it. I bought 2 other cameras and returned them. I bought this camera again and love it! I went on a search and was happy to find it on Amazon!

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1. 3.2-megapixel sensor creates 2,080 x 1,544-pixel images for 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to 8 x 10-inches
2. 3x optical plus 5x digital zoom (for 15x total)
3. 1.8-inch diagonal LCD; records MPEG-1, QVGA video; 7 shooting and 4 capture modes
4. Compatible with Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card (SD/MMC); includes 16 MB internal memory
5. Powered by 2 AA photo Lithium batteries; connects to PCs and Macs via USB

Customer Review :

WHAT EVER YOU DO, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!

I didn't get the camera from amazon. Mine came with a pinter. JUNK, JUNK, JUNK! Batteries never lasted more than a day wether the we rechargeables or not. That's even if i could get the stupid thing to stay on or turn on at all. I even sent it back and got a new one from the company and that one was worse than the first one!!!!!!!!!!! Buyer beware: Cheap and not worth the headache.

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Descent camera for the price!

As some already mentioned, battery life is not long, but with a couple of rechargeable batteries, you should be fine. After all, you will have a descent camera at a low price!

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TERRIBLE camera!

I wish I could give this camera NEGATIVE 10 stars!!!

The screen died on me after a few months of use. I did not drop it or anything--it just froze up and went black. It acted like it was taking a picture, but there was no picture. HP said it was a 'hardware' issue, so they sent me another one. A month after my year warranty was up (keep in mind that this replacement camera was NOT a year old, but my year warranty from my original purchase date was up), it happened again. Basically, both of these cameras did not last a year.

Plus, the camera EATS batteries, and the connection to the computer via USB sometimes wouldn't work, which I've read elsewhere this is a common problem with this camera.

DON'T BUY IT! Try a Canon instead. My sister swears by Canon and has not been disappointed. I should have listened to her, but I thought HP would be more compatible with my computer. Boy, I was WRONG!!!

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Don't Buy Reconditioned

Purchased two cameras. Scratches on both, one doesn't work at all. Never buy reconditioned products.

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Great Camera if you set it up right

I agree with the positive reviews already here. A previous review said the battieries died rapidly. HP has a firmware upgrade on it's website. You've absolutely have to download and install it - makes it like a brand-new camera. And you'll be able to use whatever batteries you like after the upgrade is installed.

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1. 6.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; 1.8-inch LCD display
3. 12 shooting modes, including Action, Sunset, and more
4. Shoot video clips with sound; take a series of photos in rapid succession using Burst mode
5. Powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery; stores images on SD or MMC cards (not included; camera features 32MB of internal memory)

Editorial Review :

Take superior photos at 6.2 MP and 24x total zoom-HP Precision 3x optical, 8x digital. 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. Shoot video clips with sound, and take a series of photos in rapid succession using Burst mode. 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 (not included). Exposure control - Center weighted, spot and average HP adaptive lighting technology brings out details normally lost in shadows Redeye is identified and removed without software touchups Image Active gives tips on focus, flash and more, for better results Uses SD/MMC cards USB connectivity Uses HP Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (included) or Duracell CP1 one-time battery Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP. Macintosh OS X v 10.2 or later System requirements - USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2, or higher; 500 MHz PowerPC processor; QuickTime Version 5.0.1 or later; 128 MB RAM; 240 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); CD-ROM drive; open USB port Size - 3.74 x 1.34 x 2.32 Weight - 0.5 lbs (with battery) 1-year limited warranty and customer support

Customer Review :

Thick camera but clear pictures

I originally got an R707 (5 mega pixels) but the screen broke. Since it was under warranty, I sent it back to the manufacturer and got this camera instead - the R717. They gave me a free upgrade.

First of all this is a thick camera. It's not one of those super slim ones. You can still fit it in your pocket but you will feel it more. Second it's a family point and shoot. It's not going to take rapid pictures or have quick flashes and like.

OK, but here's the important part. It takes REALLY sharp pictures! Currently, I have been using a Nikon CoolPix. You would expect a Nikon 8MP camera to take sharp pictures. Maybe if I put it on a tripod it would (haven't tried it). I just feel the Nikon's pictures are not that sharp, like they are sometimes out of focus. It can be acceptable, but not like this HP R717. This HP camera takes really sharp pictures. That's what I like about it.

The HP R717 main draw for me is that the pictures look awesome. 6 MP is more than enough for viewing on screen and for printing 4x6 pictures (probably could do 8x10 easily). It's thick, it may be slow, and the video is very grainy, but if you want SHARP pictures, I found this camera to have that.

Unfortunately, my R717 was in my pocket and crushed when I fell off my scooter so the screen is malfunctioning and the camera a bit scratched up... but it still works and takes sharp pictures! That's the best point about this camera - in focus, sharp pictures!

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Great years ago, but out of date now

Overview: Not a bad camera but for 2009 it is a little outdated

Functionality: one thing I do not like about this camera is the time it takes to actually take a picture, you click the button it will take a picture up to 2 seconds later (not because of lake of light) but because it has to load memory. This is good for still pictures and daytime pictures but not for night or when your at an event where you would want to take a quick succession of pictures.

Quality: 6.2 Megapixiles used to be a lot, and if you print out the pictures on photo-paper it is. Computers these days can display more than that and investing in a camera with more megapixles will get you better clarity/quality photos.

Ease of use: well the button that takes the picture is in the same spot as every other camera so its not that hard to start clicking out of the box. If you want to change settings that is fairly easy keeping in mind that all the changes you make will be erased and default settings take effect after you turn the camera on and off. It has a few different settings depending on where you are (snow, beach, action, etc...) which make light changes but none that will actually help much.

Bottom line: For me this was reliable, still works after years of having one but the technology is out dated and the camera isn't that great. Buy another camera, a thinner one that can take photos quickly. You'll enjoy it more.

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DISCONTINUED FOR A REASON?

This camera was gifted to me by my parents before a trip to China. I really liked it and thought it was great. However, 12 months later, the camera bought the farm. I had a huge event coming up at this time and wanted a camera very quick that I knew how to use, so, stupid me, ordered the same camera, thinking the 1 year lifespan had to have been a fluke. Guess what? My 2nd HP R717 lasted for 13 months before it died ! Mind, I was not spilling soda on it or dropping the things either...too bad I can't get my money back - over $400 spent on these things. I feel ashamed, and so should HP.

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Beware of Reliability on this Camera

I bought this camera a little over 2 years ago and, initially, I was very pleased with it until recently. Many features and a well-written manual.

I was trying to recharge the battery last week and the camera would not respond (no charging). I tried a second battery I had purchased as a spare when I first bought the camera, and had the same problem.

I called their service deptartment and was connected to a very sweet woman in India who had limited English skills. I gave up with her and then filed a service request on the internet and was told that the camera was beyond the 1 year warranty and was apparently "dysfunctional." Plainly put, it was broken.

I am very displeased with a camera that initially cost close to $300 and lasted only about 2 years. It was manufactured in China. I would expect that a camera in this price range would certainly last much longer, as my prior Japanese camera did (it was stolen). It is the VERY LAST H-P product I will ever buy and you may want to be careful in considering any of their (Chinese manufactured) products.

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Digital Camara review HP Photosmart R717

My Only complaint is the memory card was defective in a sense that the 2GB memory card was only able to hold 11 pictures and unable to save. I have an hp photosmart 2610xi all-in-one which has a card reader and an error appears can't read it only out of the camara. And that's a shame. Over the week end I went to the Auto Show and I was disappointed with the unit only to find out it was the memory card, I didn't bring a spare one with me. It was the last day of the auto show.

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1. Features 6 MP resolution for poster-sized prints and 3x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom for 21x total zoom power
2. Large, bright 1.7-inch display
3. 16 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 :

Not worth it!!!!

I bought this camera for Christmas and it is absolutely horrible! It takes really bad quality pictures and it has a very noisy lens. It's a great looking camera but the screen is only 2 inches which is very small. This camera is not a good buy for it's class.

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Excellent For the Price

The HP Photosmart M527 is an all around well built camera, espicially considering the price it can be purchased at.

The body is all metal and it's honestly built like a small tank. It feels good and strong in your hands. The weight of the camera is also very evenly balanced, so you can hold it in one hand and get clear shots in almost any situation. The ergonomics and overall design also help with this. Every button on the camera can be accessed with just your one hand.

The screen is very nice, bright, and colorful, even on the lowest brightness setting. I really don't have a problem with it being "only" 2". I can't imagine a situation where the "small" screen would negatively impact the ability to accurately frame a shot.

The image quality, for the price, is also fantastic. The shots can be a little noisey. But honestly, how many cameras in this price range will not produce noisey pictures? Considering the price, the image quality is great. Sure, it doesn't look as good as a Canon that costs an extra hundred dollars. But that doesn't mean the image quality is bad. The noise disappears completely when you shrink the picture down to fit in an email. Afterall, you're not emailing friends pictures that are 3.3MB in size each, are you? ;) When printed out, using a photo printer or getting them done professionally, the prints are very colorful with good detail, definition, and color saturation. They will definitely be able to sit next to all of your other framed prints, or go in a photo album, and only you will ever know that it is a digital print because nobody else will be able to see the difference in quality.

The camera also offers multiple shooting modes that can help improve the image quality in certain situations. For example, it has a "Portrait" mode which can help the look of closeups dramatically. It also has the obvious "Night" mode which will take care of any dark or murky pictures in low light. There is a "Beach and Snow" mode which will help you with those high contrast shots in bright lighting. It has a Macro mode which has obvious uses. You can also manually adjust certain other parameters, such as ISO speed. However, you cannot adjust shutter speed or more advanced settings like that. But if you find your pictures aren't exactly what you want them to be, there are definitely modes that can help you get the quality you desire.

The camera also has a decent movie mode. It can record roughly 30 minutes of slightly better than VHS quality video, with sound, on a 512MB memory card. It's not very good in low light, but it can be good for those quick moments when you are out and wish you had a video camera. However, you cannot zoom in or out while recording. You can adjust the zoom before and after recording. But not during.

The camera also has very extensive photo editing features built-in, like the famous "slimming" effect, and you can do other things like add borders. It also has a very thorough Help system.

There are only a couple of minor gripes I have about this camera. The first is battery life. Real world battery life is about 100 shots on two alkaline batteries. So get some rechargables or lithium batteries. The second gripe is that the memory card slot is right in there with the batteries. So that can be a little bit of a pain if you use a memory card reader instead of hooking the camera up to your computer to transfer pictures.

Overall its a great camera for the price, as long as you keep you are realistic with what to expect. You're getting a complete package for not very much money. Not many other cameras under the $200 price range offer such a complete package. If you're looking for a great camera on the cheap that is built well and has a ton of features, this is definitely one to look at. However, if you want absolutely pristine image quality, you're better off looking at the $250+ Canon PowerShot A6x0 series. For me, this camera is the one that is built like a tank and will get taken with me everywhere I go. But I will keep a higher quality Canon around for those times when image quality is more important than the quick, yet good, shot.

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buy this camera!!!

I've had digital cameras before, but this one is has it all. If you want to take really good pictures of your life then buy this camera. The HP Photosmart M527 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom has more features than I'll commonly use , but I think all of them will come in handy in specific settings. Easy to use and great photo quality.

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HP keeps it simple and smart

The HP camera is very easy to use and takes great pictures, its small enough to carry comfortable but does not feel fragile

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Don't BUY

I only have this camera for under 2 years & now have battery problems. The camera no longer recognizes a charged battery. I put new ones in & can get 3 or 4 photos max til it dies. I have a charging dock that no longer charges. Very disappointing. My first HP was a 735 & it is still working great.

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1. 6 MP Resolution with 1.7 inch Image Display and 4 x 6 inch Prints
2. 21x Total Zoom with 3x Optical and 7x Digital Zoom
3. Change Photos to Black and White or Sepia /Add Borders or Special Effects
4. Record Video Clips with Sound/Press Video Button to Start and Stop Recording
5. Automatically Remove Red-Eye Right in the Camera - No PC Required

Editorial Review :

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Customer Review :

HP Digital Camera

Camera works great! Picture quality is wonderful. Camera is very easy to use. The zoom is very good, except with the digital part, gets real grainy. I use a Lexmark picture printer and the prints are superb. The camera's special features are easy to figure out and use.

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Great Camera at Low Price...

I bought this camera the day after Thanksgiving in 2006, and have loved everything about it (no worse on batteries than any other digital camera I have used). I have taken it around the world, and have not once had a problem. It holds over 1900 photos with a 2 gig card, and downloading to the computer or printer is a breeze. If you are looking for a good camera at 6 mega pixels, you can not go wrong with the HP 525.

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HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera

My daughter uses this camera all the top. Does a decent job taking pictures with good resolution and downloads pictures to computer without trouble. Overall, a decent, basic digital camera for the kids just starting out.

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I expected a better product from HP

I bought this camera for a good price, but Im disappointed. I really expected a better product from HP. This is what I don't like in this camera:
-Video resolution is only 320x240
-Sometimes it takes too long for the camera to save pictures in my SD card
-No optical viewfinder
-You have to download your videos to the computer to hear audio, since there's no built-in speaker
-On/off button is poorly designed (I have to press it several times to turn the camera on/off)

I have a 2-year-old Kodak Easyshare camera, and it's far superior to this product.

Buy it at your own risk. In my case, I'll return this product to the store. HP cameras disappointed me.

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HP Photosmart Digital Camera a Great Buy

This was my first purchase of a used item on Amazon. I needed to know the
procedure and it was clearly explained by Amazon. I was looking for a
Hewlett Packard digital camera that would be compatibale with my HP dock.
I preferred to purchase a "used" camera if possible. I checked to see
what HP camera would be compatiable to my docket and the Photosmart
M525 was. I was impressed that the seller had been rated by Amazon and
a rating that indicatad that I would get what was represented. I purchased
the camera and it arrived in a few days. I have taken many great pictures
and transferred them to my computer for printing. Good job Amazon.

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