HP Photosmart M307xi 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & M-Series Dock
Details
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- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $214.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 2.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Hewlett Packard
Features
- 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
- 3x optical plus 5x digital zoom (for 15x total)
- 1.8-inch diagonal LCD; records MPEG-1, QVGA video; includes M-series dock for connecting camera to a TV for slide shows and recharging
- Compatible with Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card (SD/MMC); includes 16 MB internal memory
- Powered by 2 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB
Description
A great solution for budding digital photographers, HP's Photosmart M307 digital camera features 3.2 MP resolution and 15x total zoom - 3x optical, 5x digital. The big, 1.8-inch high-resolution LCD displays photos and easy-to-understand menus - even in bright light. Framing shots is easy using the fun, yet functional, ergonomic design. Easy-to-use manual controls allow you to enhance shots or add creative touches, and help wizards act as a guide. Snap and save photos on 16 MB of internal memory - or use the SD/MMC memory card slot that supports cards as large as 512 MB! Easily print without a computer via USB cable or memory card. The camera supports PictBridge for worry-free photo printing from enabled printers. Docking the camera on the included dock enables easy photo transfer to PC or printer and sending photo e-mails - without the burden of large file attachments - using HP Instant Share. The dock also recharges the included NiMH batteries without the need to remove them from the camera.
With a sleek exterior and intuitive easy-to-use features, the 3.2-megapixel HP Photosmart M307 digital camera is small and light enough to take with you anywhere. This package includes the M-Series dock, which enables easy recharging of batteries and access to HP's Instant Share feature. The Photosmart M307 digital camera has an aluminum front and rubberized back. It also features a 3x optical zoom, large 1.8-inch LCD, 16 MB of internal memory, and compatibility with Secure Digital memory cards.
Photosmart M-series Dock
Use the HP Photosmart M-series dock to charge the included NiMH rechargeable batteries while your camera is docked. You can also easily transfer photos to your PC, print them to select HP printers, or share your images with HP Instant Share (see below).
Optics and Resolution
The Photosmart M307 has a 3.2-megapixel resolution for images up to 2048 x 1536 for print enlargements up to 11 x 17 inches. It also offers a 1280 x 960 (1MP) and 640 x 480 (VGA) pixel options. The autofocus 3x optical zoom lens (6-18mm; 40-111mm equivalent in 35mm photography) also offers a 5x digital zoom, for 15x total.
Movie and Audio Modes
In addition to capturing still images, the Photosmart M307 can also record video with sound that's limited only by the available memory (either internal or external memory card). Videos are captured at 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) at 30 frames per second (fps). You can also make voice recordings of up to 60 seconds.
More Features
With a metallic finish, asymmetric body styling, signature curves and "wave-style" fingergrip, as well as clear and natural controls, this digital camera provides convenience and comfort. Its large 1.8-inch color LCD screen has a high 130-pixel resolution and can be easily viewed even in outdoor conditions. The fast-shot mode ensures that no photo opportunities go to waste, with a rapid shutter lag for capturing all the action.
Storage and Transfer
The internal 16 MB memory can store 8 images at the Best 3-megapixel setting (with each image approximately 1.6 MB). The camera also has a memory card slot that accepts Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) cards.
HP Instant Share
HP Instant Share makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. With 34 programmable email destinations, the user is able to share digital images with individuals or address lists straight from the camera. When the digital camera is later connected to a computer, either directly or via the optional camera dock, thumbnails of the selected photos are automatically sent to the pre-selected destination without burdening the recipient with large file attachments. E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images in the body of the e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can easily view, print, save, and upload the photos to online albums.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA batteries; two photo NiMH rechargeable batteries are included. The Photosmart M307 measures 1.4 x 4.3 x 2.1 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces.
What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Photosmart M307 digital camera, HP M-Series Dock, two AA NiHM rechargeable batteries, HP Photosmart 3.3V AC adapter, USB cables (for connecting to PC and to printer), wrist strap, CD-ROM with HP Image Zone software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh and American Greetings Create and Print Greeting Cards software.
Spotlight customer reviews
WHAT EVER YOU DO, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!
[ Posted: 2008-09-06 ]
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.
Don't Buy Reconditioned
[ Posted: 2008-01-07 ]
Purchased two cameras. Scratches on both, one doesn't work at all. Never buy reconditioned products.
Descent camera for the price!
[ Posted: 2006-08-31 ]
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!
TERRIBLE camera!
[ Posted: 2006-07-26 ]
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!!!
Starter Camera
[ Posted: 2006-06-16 ]
This is my first digital camera. I dont know why everyone has been giving it such low ratings, I think it a really nice little camera for what I paid to get it.
All of the controls are pretty easy to figure out, it takes only about 30 minutes of screwing around to get it.
Im able to keep upwards of 700 photos or an hour and a half of video on the thing because Ive got a 1GB SD card though.
Batteries will work for a long time if you use better batteries.
There are defineately better cameras than this one, but they are higher priced. This is my first camera, and Ive taken alot of really nice photos sofar, and it has not given me trouble once in the months that I have been using it.