Digital Camera Reviews
Product
Name: HP Photosmart R707
Understated, simple and ultimately practical, HP should get more excited about the R707.
Manufacturer:
Hewlett Packard
URL: www.hp.com.au
Price: $699.00 as at Nov 2004
Ideal For: Beginners who want a flying start with a neat, potent little package that gives feedback!
Pros:
- Smooth, robust design
- Simple, easy-to-learn controls
- Good (32Meg) Internal memory
Cons:
- Small LCD
- Wide angle not wide enough
- A bit expensive
- No removable media included
Features:
1/2
Ease of Use:
1/2
Overall:
Verdict:
A terrific little camera and a delight to use. Not overbearing or flamboyant, rather a solid, satisfying performer with a truly pleasant feel and action.
Notes:
I'd always been sceptical about computer companies leaping sideways into new technology, but HP have done their homework with the R707 and produced a little darling that is both potent and simple. Many in-built technologies like red-eye removal, will greatly reduce, or even eliminate computer post processing. The menu structures are logical, completely intuitive and immediately recognisable - the instruction manual is almost superfluous. The R707 even has in-camera tips and help menu. The optics are adequate and the 3x optical is about 39-115 in the old (35mm) scale, which is not really quite wide enough in my mind. You might find yourself stepping backwards a lot at parties!
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