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Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart C618 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Photography
List Price: $603.99
Buy Used: $69.99
You Save: $534.00 (88%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 63611
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Xp, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Nt 5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows 2000, Windows, Windows Nt
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: Yes
System Memory: 16
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 2
Connectivity: USB
Display Size: 2
Battery: 4 AA Lithium Ion
Compatibility: PC USB
Includes MP3 Player: 0
ISO Equivalent: 200
Maximum Focal Length: 108
Minimum Focal Length: 34
Maximum Resolution: 2.1
Maximum Shutter Speed: .001
Minimum Shutter Speed: 4
Maximum Vertical Resolution: 1200
Number Of Rapid Fire Shots: 10
Removable Memory: CompactFlash Type II
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Has Tripod Mount: Yes
Size: Medium Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 5 x 2.8
Macro
Mini-Movie
Audio Recording
Warranty: 1 Year Parts/Labor
MPN: C6324AABA
Model: C6324AABA
UPC: 725184352188
EAN: 0725184352188
ASIN: B00004Y5U0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.1-megapixel sensor for prints up to 8 by 10 inches | | • | 3x optical plus 2x digital zoom Pentax autofocus lens | | • | Included 16 MB CompactFlash memory card holds 28 images at default resolution | | • | Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port | | • | Uses 4 AA batteries (disposable lithium batteries included); jointly designed with Pentax; uses Digita operating system |
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Product Description
HP Photosmart 618 is a versatile point-and-shoot digital camera. This high performance camera gives consistently great pictures. HP imaging technology assures 2.11-megapixel resolution. The camera individually optimizes each picture for crisp, brilliant pictures. Get closer to your subject with Pentax 3x optical zoom lens and 2x digital zoom. Manual controls include aperture and shutter priority, picture and metering modes and ISO speed control giving you more creative control over picture taking.HP PhotoSmart 618 is ideal for experienced photographers and PC technologists, offering them automatic functionality, as well as manual control in a portable, point-and-shoot camera. Your camera comes equipped with four operating modes. To set the mode, turn the camera mode dial on top of the camera to the mode you want to use. PhotoSmart 618 features six exposure settings: auto, landscape program, portrait program, action program, aperture priority, and shutter priority. The built-in flash can operate in seven flash modes - auto, auto with red-eye reduction, forced on, forced on with red-eye reduction, forced off, night, and night with red-eye reduction. Three timer modes include off, 10-second timer, and 3-second remote.
Amazon.com Review
Despite the fact that Hewlett-Packard has produced a number of successful digital cameras in the past and is one of the biggest manufacturers of photo-quality printers, the company's lack of experience in film cameras has made it difficult for the public to take them seriously in this field. To help change this perception, Hewlett-Packard has paired up with Pentax for its latest product, and each company has contributed its expertise. The result is a pair of identical cameras: the HP 618 and the Pentax EI 200. With the exception of labels, packaging, and included accessories, the two cameras are the same. The camera's basic specifications are pretty standard: 2-megapixel CCD, 3x Pentax optical zoom, CompactFlash storage (Type I or II, but no Microdrive support), and a 2-inch display. For advanced users, there are aperture and shutter priority modes, adjustable white balance, exposure metering, and adjustable ISO (100 and 200). If you like the look and feel of Pentax cameras, you'll appreciate the HP's styling. It's curvy, swoopy, classically designed, and feels very solid. Most people who saw the camera were impressed with its overall quality and were surprised to learn it was a digital. One of the camera's most intriguing (and underdocumented) features is its use of Digita. Digita is an operating system created specifically for digital cameras, allowing software developers to modify and improve the camera's functions. Past Digita cameras have suffered from slow performance, but the 618 seems as quick as most other digital cameras on the market. HP's engineers did a great job of shipping the camera with a wide variety of menus and functions preinstalled, but Digita allows for even more flexibility. Potential applications of this technology range from task-specific features (time-lapse photography, preset exposure modes, and digital special effects, for example) as well as the ability to add new applications--there are even Digita video games available for download. Unfortunately, the manual includes no information about Digita, and we were unable to determine how to transfer Digita files to the camera. This is extremely powerful technology, but perhaps HP buried this ability because they felt that it was too complex for the average user. The camera makes extensive use of Hewlett-Packard's infrared technology. A remote control is included (handy for self-portraits, keeping the camera steady in low-light shots, and to play back "slide shows" on your TV), and the camera can wirelessly transfer images to select HP printers. If you're a fan of Pentax styling or own a Hewlett-Packard printer with infrared ability, this camera is a logical choice. Pros:
- Clean, classic, reassuringly solid design
- Remote control included
- Pentax lens
- Infrared transfer to select HP printers
- Integrated lens cover
Cons:
- Digita abilities not documented
- CompactFlash slot supports Type I and Type II cards, but doesn't recognize Microdrive
- Larger and heavier than some point-and-shoot digital cameras
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 DON'T BUY IT. RIP OFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 December 12, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
"DON'T BUY FROM THIS SELLER. THEY MISREPRESENT THEMSELVES. THEY SAY ONE THING ON THE BIDDER'S PAGE, BUT WHEN YOU PULL UP THE ACTUAL ITEM, THEY TELL YOU IT COMES WITH A MEMORY CARD. WHO SELLS A CAMERA WITHOUT AN OWNERS MANUAL? IT'S JUST A RIPOFF. I WONDER WHERE THESE CAMERAS REALLY COME FROM WITHOUT BOXES, OWNERS MANUALS, CABLES, MEMORY CARDS. THIS CAMERA DOESN'T OPERATE WITHOUT MEMORY CARD AT ALL." YOU HAVE NO MEMORY CARD, NO BATTERIES, NO OWNERS MANUAL, NO CORD TO CONNECT TO DOWNLOAD PICTURES. YOU'D BE BETTER OFF PAYING FOR A NEW UPDATED VERSION OF THIS CAMERA FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER. YOU'LL END UP SPENDING THE SAME AMOUNT ONCE YOU BUY ALL THE ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO WORK THE CAMERA, BUT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GET A FULL REFUND FROM A REPUTABLE COMPANY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
 The best camera you can buy! November 18, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for over 5 years and I use it frequently. The zoom is now stuck, but that is only because it was knocked off the desk on the carpet! It has probably been dropped on carpet at least 10 times before. I have attempted to fix it but I can't find the problem. I am so satisfied with the performance that I have ordered a used one off amazon to replace my old one. If you are think of buying this used, which is now your only option, you can't go wrong.
Great Camera for the Price December 19, 2002
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for about a year and I love it. All in all we have taken about 2000 pictures with it and we love the b/w, color, or sepia option. I have taken some really beautiful pictures that are worthy of being framed and out on the wall. I have noticed the battery problem but that is easily fixed by getting rechargeable batteries and putting the quality on good (you still get great pictures). I would say that we can take 125-150 straight shots with the rechargeable batteries. I have not had to talk to HP tech support so I can't comment on that. We did take this camera to Hawaii and got about 400 absolutely great pictures. I also found that it is incredibly easy to download and email my pictures. Once they are downloaded I email them to friends/family or I burn them onto a CD for people as a photo album, it saves a ton of money. I think a lot of the problems that other reviewers have run into have less to do with the actually camera as it does with either tech support, or technology problems with their computers. If you follow the setup instructions, this camera is very easy to use on the computer and a lot of fun to take pictures with.
not worth the effort November 13, 2002
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The camera took great pictures, but downloading from it to the computer would not work. I had to buy a card reader. Battery life was very short. The camera circuit board blew in less than 18 months and would cost $250 to fix, making it worthless. I'll never buy another HP camera.
Don't buy it! November 8, 2002
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this camera more than a year ago. I'd rate it 5 stars except that I had the following problem: The door of my battery compartment got broken! The problem looks silly enough, but upon calling HP they "simply" told me that my product is 'out-of-warranty' and they don't service it anymore. Even worse, they offered a trade up with a newer model. After checking the prices for the newer models, it turned out that they're buying back my camera for less! All the service centers that I could find on their websites told me that they don't service digital cameras (not only mine). So here I am with a great camera that's totally useless because of a broken plastic part and a lousy customer service.
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