HP (Hewlett-Packard) Photosmart M417 Compact Camera

I wouldn't buy if i were you

Strengths: easy function

Weakness: it breaks a lot!

I bought this camera almost a year ago and I am on the 4th replacement from HP. Thank God for warranties! Twice the flash broke, everytime I tryed to snap a photo it would say "charging Flash" and would never charge it no matter how long I let it go. yes I even used top of the line batteries and the problem persisted. The other replacement worked for a week and then the toggle keys went out on...

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An easy to use, economical, good resolution camera

Strengths: 5.2 mgpixels, compact, generally easy to use, overall very impressed

Weakness: lack of battery indicator, screen difficult to see in sunlight

This is also the second HP digital camera I have & replaced a 4.0 megapixel model. Software works very well with my current computer's operating system. The operations manual provides good directions for using the various menus. I've included a couple images that were taken on a recent 3 day raft trip through Hells Canyon on the Snake River in Idaho.

Good Family/Beginners' Camera, Simple Functions,...

Strengths: Price, 5.2 Megapixles, 3x Optical Zoom, 7x Digital Zoom, In-Camera Redeye Elimination, Single-Button Video Function

Weakness: Battery Life, Size, LCD Screen, Flash Recycle Time

This camera was my second digital camera. It is very nice as far as price and picture goes. The pictures come out very clear but you would need to get an SD card because the internal memory will not hold more than 10 pictures. The functions are simple and ready to use. There is a single-button video function that takes long videos with audio. You can also add audio to still photos. The downside...

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Good camera. Great price

Strengths: seems solid. got it for $89.00 on clearance. easy to use.

Weakness: blurry screen

I have used this camera for about a week now but I have mostly just played around and experimented with it. The screen is very fuzzy when using as a viewfinder, but viewing photos on it is great. It is is a heck of a lot better than my other camera.

HP M417

Strengths: compact, lots of print option, takes great photos, removes red-eye, picture bridge compatable

Weakness: I haven't found any yet

I love this camera! I upgraded from a HP 215, which is a 1.2 megapixel. I was amazed at how long the batteries lasted. My old camera took 4 batteries and after about 60 or 70 shots and a little previewing they were dead. This camera only takes two and I have taken over a hundred shots using the lcd viewfinder instead of the optical viewfinder and I've done a lot of previewing and the batteries...

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HP M417

Strengths: Compact /easy to figure out sleek design

Weakness: needs to have some way to recharge the battery ...book states with normal AA battery should be able to take 50-100 pictures but actually shut off / low battery after only 6.

Not yet sure if this is a keeper. Am still playing with the camera to get full features. It is a good camera for the pricepoint. At 5.2 megapixels you can't find too many others that are currently under $200.

ok

Strengths: easy to use, good picture

Weakness: takes control from the user

definately buy, but check walmart first. I looked at walmart after recieving product and saw similar one cheaper. Perhaps lower quality, didn't look into it. They made me type 30 words.

hp photosmart m417 digital camera

Strengths: price, screen size, simplicity.

Weakness: too early to say. i just bought the camera.

i bought this camera because of the 5.36 mp for under $150.00. after searching the internet i could not find another name brand camera to compare to this hp m417. i would recommend this camera to all first time users like myself.