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Summary: Excellent Camera
Review: A remarkably easy to use and understand digital camera, but with many advanced features and high resolution. I was drawn to this camera because of Hewlett Packard's excellent reputation and have not been disappointed. Within a few hours of using it, I was sending pictures by e-mail and editing my shots on the computer. It looks and feels like a film camera (unlike many boxy or ultra-small digitals)and has controls at logical places. The quality of the photos is remarkable. This is a camera I will grow into as I learn more and more of its features.
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Summary: Top flight with ease of use.
Review: A remarkably easy to use and understand digital camera, but with many advanced features and high resolution. I was drawn to this camera because of Hewlett Packard's excellent reputation and have not been disappointed. Within a few hours of using it, I was sending pictures by e-mail and editing my shots on the computer. It looks and feels like a film camera (unlike many boxy or ultra-small digitals)and has controls at logical places. The quality of the photos is remarkable. This is a camera I will grow into as I learn more and more of its features.
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Summary: Let's Get Digital!
Review: After admiring the digital cameras of a few of my friends at various functions, I decided to put my tax rebate from President Bush to good use and joined the world of digital photgraphy! After hours of online research, comparing performance specs, reading reviews, etc., I decided to go with the HP C618. I'm happy to say so far I couldn't be happier with my choice. Although it's packed with special features, it also features an ease of use that lets beginners start taking pics right out of the box(well, you do have to install the batteries). A quick-start guide gives you the basics to get you going, while a far more comprehensive manual on an included CDROM tells you how to get the most out of your camera.So far I've taken a couple of hundred pics, and, except for a few, the results have been fantastic! I christened the camera with a trip to Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Got some great pics which I downloaded to my screensaver/wallpaper on my computer at work and have received loads of compliments on the pics. Next test- a trip to Busch Gardens next week(living in Central Florida does have it's benefits!). A couple of suggestions to add to your digital camera experience- get a card reader, to facilitate the transfer of your pics from the camera to the computer, and a larger memory card. The included card is 16MB, which will get you started, but a larger card, say 64MB or up, will allow you to take a lot more pics without worrying about deleting to make room for more.
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Summary: Let's Get Digital!
Review: After admiring the digital cameras of a few of my friends at various functions, I decided to put my tax rebate from President Bush to good use and joined the world of digital photgraphy! After hours of online research, comparing performance specs, reading reviews, etc., I decided to go with the HP C618. I'm happy to say so far I couldn't be happier with my choice. Although it's packed with special features, it also features an ease of use that lets beginners start taking pics right out of the box(well, you do have to install the batteries). A quick-start guide gives you the basics to get you going, while a far more comprehensive manual on an included CDROM tells you how to get the most out of your camera. So far I've taken a couple of hundred pics, and, except for a few, the results have been fantastic! I christened the camera with a trip to Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Got some great pics which I downloaded to my screensaver/wallpaper on my computer at work and have received loads of compliments on the pics. Next test- a trip to Busch Gardens next week(living in Central Florida does have it's benefits!). A couple of suggestions to add to your digital camera experience- get a card reader, to facilitate the transfer of your pics from the camera to the computer, and a larger memory card. The included card is 16MB, which will get you started, but a larger card, say 64MB or up, will allow you to take a lot more pics without worrying about deleting to make room for more.
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Summary: Pentax optics and H-P electronics equals Great Value!
Review: After extensive research into 2 and 3 megapixel cameras, I settled on the H-P C618xi (identical to the C618 except for included software). I was going to Europe for two weeks and wanted to give digital photography a serious workout. Boy, did I make the right choice!
The camera is worth much more than it costs, an idea supported somewhat by resell prices higher than what I paid for it new. It has tremendous versatility: Easy to use automatic features for carefree snapshots and excellent manual capabilities for greater artistic control.
I do professional work for feature and spot news stories. Over the last two or three months, I gradually have pared down the "film" equipment I keep with me until all I take along is the C618xi. The lower JPEG settings are great for newspapers, yet the highest rez TIFF images reproduce perfectly in 4-color glossy mags. Instead of a bulky kit, now I have only a small tote with a wrist strap, containing the camera, 4 spare AA's, a lens brush and CF memory cards. That will last me all day in just about any setting. If I'm doing a flash-heavy shoot, I carry along 4 extra AA's just in case.
This camera is not as power-hungry as some I've seen. However, any user will find that 1600mAH NiMH batteries are the way to go to keep the energy costs down. My personal recommendation is to go with Ray-O-Vac: Their AA's are the highest potency around and they make a great compact 1-hour charger that will charge 4 AA's at once (...).
For the amateur or the professional, I can't recommend this camera highly enough. I wouldn't part with it for anything.
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Summary: Great Camera for both beginner and the experienced!
Review: As a experienced 35mm SLR camera buff, I was looking for a digital camera that could be used in a variety of situations: point and shoot (when I needed something quick), and user adjustable when I wanted to get creative. The HP C618 did not disappoint! I was taking great photos in 5 minutes out of the box under a variety of lighting conditions. Everthing worked the first time. If you are someone trying digital photography for the first time, you will be taking quality photos in 10 minutes. If you are experienced and want a digital camera that has the ability to be very flexible within a reasonable price point, this camera fits the bill! The 2.1 megapixel range may be insufficient for your needs if you wish the best professional results. This would be a limitation/consideration at the price point that the camera is offered at. A wide range of accessories are availble. The camera is compact, light weight, produces clear photos, and is simple to operate! The instructions are clear. Overall: RECOMMENDED!
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Summary: Lots Of Fun
Review: I bought it for snapshots, and it does that and more. Serious photographers might have issues, but I'm more than getting my worth. The included software is nice - especially the printer software. I'm printing photo quality stuff on an old HP 722c. You might want something like Photoshop to twiddle with the files, but that would probably be true about any camera you buy. Most reviewers have complained about battery life, after using the camera for a day or two. The manual states that the batteries reach full life after 4 recharges, so that improves as time goes along. I bought a recharger and two additional sets of batteries, and have had no problem keeping things running, even during intensive use. If you are using a Nikon SLR, this camera might not please you. For the rest of us, however, I highly recommend it for its optics and versitility. I was more than happy to hide my two bags of cameras and lenses, and just have fun taking pictures.
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Summary: Excellent for pros or beginners
Review: I bought this camera last summer (...). this camera is extremely better, and aside from what you read, it is an excellent camera for point and shoot. it comes with a users guide on your computer that is useful if you want to do more difficult and more proffesional kind of photography, or you can simply just shoot photos ease and without worry. the options are endless and the picture quality is great. here at college, i use the camera a lot and share the pictures with my friends on email. this camera is durable, simple, and overall a great buy. and its right in between the cheap digital camera, and an the expensive ones.
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Summary: Excellent for pros or beginners
Review: I bought this camera last summer (...). this camera is extremely better, and aside from what you read, it is an excellent camera for point and shoot. it comes with a users guide on your computer that is useful if you want to do more difficult and more proffesional kind of photography, or you can simply just shoot photos ease and without worry. the options are endless and the picture quality is great. here at college, i use the camera a lot and share the pictures with my friends on email. this camera is durable, simple, and overall a great buy. and its right in between the cheap digital camera, and an the expensive ones.
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Summary: Did my research and I picked the right camera
Review: I had been thinking about a digital for quite awhile. The family has always used auto-focus 35 mm cameras for the convenience and easy results. We are not photo experts. We were looking for something with enough resolution to print up to 8 x 10 pictures, yet be a fully automatic camera with easy "point and shot" abilities. But at the same time we were looking for all the "extra" features if we wanted to experiment a bit. I did my research both on the internet and in the stores and finally decided on the HP 618xi. I have not been disappointed. I was taking digital pictures and downloading them to the computer within minutes (as well as printing). The camera has a solid feel and after a brief review of the fast start manual, easy to use. Be sure to purchase at least 2 sets of Ni-MH baterries with a charger to keep you going non-stop, and to read the Amazon editorials on purchasing a digital camera to see what features you really want. Be sure to get a camera with an optical zoom (as opposed to digital).
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