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The limitations, from my perspective, are as
follows:
1. The flash lights up the foreground too much, making indoor shots look
artificial and washed-out. I haven't yet had the chance to use the
"adaptive lighting" function, which may help this problem.
2. It doesn't do well in low-light situations where movement is involved,
although with more experience I have found that it will take excellent
indoor still photos (portraits, for example) using available light.
3. With quite a bit of practice I have found that it will take spectacular
sunset photos, although the colors aren't quite true-to-life - the
software adds too much yellow, and the prints sometimes have a
"paint-by-numbers" quality.
4. The view-finder is a bit off and I don't used it very much, instead
rely on the "live-view" function. It is sometimes difficult to see the
screen, so there is a bit of guess-work involved in certain outdoor
conditions.
I don't see the need for a docking station, at least for my uses.
Downloading and e-mailing photos is pretty user-friendly with the camera
just as it is. A bigger memory card, a spare battery and charger, and a
portable hard drive for storage would be more useful accessories than a
dock, in my opinion. I store my photos on RW CD's. A quirk of the HP Image
Zone software is that it won't record your photos to CD, so I just use the
"My pictures" program on MS XP, which works just fine. I think the Adobe
Photoshop Starter Edition, version 3.0 (free), will also do that.
I have had very good experience with HP customer service, once I got used
to the Indian accents. And HP's online courses are very helpful.
For the price this is a great little camera. Its drawbacks have only one
remedy: Money. More money will get you a better camera, but I don't think
you will get a better camera than this for less money.
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I AM IMPRESSED!!, January 1, 2006
Reviewer: CHERYL D. BARNES "SCOOBY-DOO"
This is a fantastic digital camera. I take this camera with me every time
I leave the house!!
Along with the HP PHOTOSMART GOGO PORTABLE PRINTER 475, I am on cloud 9.
This camera is easy to use and perfect for my needs.
I will say this: if you are expecting professional quality photos, then
maybe you should spend the money for your craft. It amazes me that so many
people expect "professional work" from a $224.00 digital camera.
If you want caviar---buy caviar!!
DO NOT GET ME WRONG, the picture quality of this camera is awesome.
I am not a professional, I just use this camera for everyday life
pictures.
Be Blessed!!
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Great camera, minor flaws, December 20, 2005
Reviewer: N. Manchanda "average joe"
This camera has been awesome, and provides all the benefits that the
literature boasts. The things I don't like:
1. Boot up time
2. Time between shots (with flash, or if you use the burst mode). There
have been times when I've had to wait 30-40 seconds, to take my second
shot of 3 bursts.
3. Autofocus. If you really want a quick shot, and point and shoot it,
even though the subject is right in front of your camera it is too quick
to take the snap and your subject could be out of focus.
The last one is a killer for me, and I'm surprised others haven't
mentioned this.
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THIS CAMERA ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSS, June 6,
2005
Reviewer: 1p0|) Fan
I got a Detention for writing this review at school, but this camera is so
good it was worth it. This camera is 6.2 mp with 6.4 mp capacity. Its zoom
capabilities are unbelievable. The HP Image Advice and in-camera red-eye
removal give you all the editing power you need on the camera!!!! It has a
very good battery life and lasts for about 8 hours. It is well worth the
299.99 but if you buy it get it from Circuit City because they give you a
free dock.
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