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Summary: Very good camera for the price
Review: This is my first digital camera, but I'm not necessarily a novice though. I've used a few other cameras (borrowed from friends) so I at least have a frame of reference. Let me just say that for the price and what this camera has on it, it's a great deal. Granted, it doens't have optical zoom, but if it did, I'd be paying another $60 to $100 along with maybe one or two other features. It takes very good pictures. It's very easy to use/understand. Took me no time at all to take it out of the box, flip through the instructions, and start taking and downloading pictures to my PC. There isn't one feature that's confusing to use. I think this is the perfect 'first' digital camera for anyone. If you're experienced and want all the bell's and whistles, don't buy this camera. If you want good quality photos, you can e-mail and print and view on PC with a decent amount of feartures, buy this camera.
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Summary: Love this camera!
Review: This was my first experience with a digital camera. This camera makes me wonder how I ever lived without one! It is so easy to use and takes EXCELLENT pictures. There are 3 settings on it, depending on the quality of picture you'd like to take (I haven't even tried the best quality setting because I've been happy with the middle of the road setting). The only downside I have found so far is the amount of battery power this thing uses, but I think that is true of all digital cameras. Perfect for a first time digital camera user!
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Summary: Great Pictures, Great Value
Review: The camera has lived up to everything I've expected from both digital photography and HP. It is easy to use and reliable. The USB port allows very fast download of your pictures to a USB equipped PC (running Windows 98 or Windows ME. Warning - USB is not really supported in Windows 95). Photo colors are excellent and quality terrific. If you use the viewfinder instead of the LCD, your batteries will last a reasonable length of time. The SanDisk 8Mb CompactFlash chip that came with the camera worked the first time out and continues to work well. On the other hand, the PNY 16 Mb CF chip that I bought did not work even after multiple attempts to format it. I will have to exchange it and hope the new chip will work. PNY technical assistance is poor.
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Summary: Terrific Beginers Digital Camera
Review: My husband gave me this camera several days before Christmas and I really love it now that I have become familiar with it. I wanted (and still want a Sony Mavica), but for the price, I am really happy with this one. I have already purchased two compact memory cards and electrical adapter to help save on batteries. I wish it had more zoom but the picture quality is terrific! It came with a USB connection cable and disk program to make downloading to your computer really simple, but it you have Adobe or similar photo program, you probably don't even need to bother-just download direct to what ever photo program you may already have. Most all newer computers come with some sort of preinstalled photo program.
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Summary: Great Camera for the price
Review: This is my first digital camera and I am happy with the performance. I got the 16MB flash card free as a promotion but then found that I should purchase the AC power adapter (~$50) to save batteries when downloading pictures. Oh well, for the price, I still believe that I got a good "starter" camera.
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Summary: Great Deal
Review: I really like this camera for it's overall value. It has all the functions that are important to me (2.5 zoom and 2.1 MP) at a great price. I was a bit unhappy at the quality of the pictures in full glaring daylight. Overall I'm very pleased with this camera.
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Summary: Too Bad its HP
Review: We bought the HP315 having trust in the HP name from printers we have used. My first digital camera mind you, and I am sure there are features and functioons I have not used and that I am not qualified to critique. The camera is simple to use, a battery hog if you are foolish enough to use the LCD screen on batteries, but performs well on low resolution, storing 70 to 80 clear pictures on an 8mb card. The viewfinder is not as accurate as a regular SLR camera, they assume you'll use the LCD screen. So the aim is a bit right of center and bottom heavy. After 800 photos I am impressed however. Here's the rub. The retailers are not allowed by HP to stock the 6 volt AC adapter because HP wants the buyer to come to their shopping site. Not only is it the worst website we've ever encountered, they haven't even manufactured the bloody adapter yet. The week the camera came out, they were "out of stock." And rude help on the other end, amazing that they stay in the running. If I was the CEO, I'd bring out the big AXE. But that is besides the point. If you want to use rechargeables and get a large memory card, buy this camera. If you are trying to power it up for a studio setting, for online auctions, etc, beware. If anybody knows any other power adapter I can use for this camera, please contact me.
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Summary: Very Low Value
Review: The value of this microcosmic wonder is funny and/or amazing/extraordinary in theory though that is cannot be proved through scientific evidence of that particular nature. A very flashy piece that fills one with joy and promotes the taking of pictures in many scenerios. I would also like to note that this camera is a lovely item to play catch with if you are into baseball games and such. I would \would not purchase this crafty piece of merchandise because it might trick you into a deceitful act of trickery and/or mischief\thievery of some sort.
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Summary: Great camera
Review: This is an easy camera to use. The software that comes with it is great. I like that we can use a USB port or a regular serial port. The pictures are very clear. When we print them out on glossy paper, it looks just like a picture.
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Summary: Excellent first camera
Review: I have loved using the hp 315 camera. Great beginner camera, easy to use I have had excellent results with it. I've been told the pictures come out picture perfect when I've sent them through email. I agree with most all the reviews I read on this camera. I have used it extensively for personal and outdoor work use. Works great with xp. Several days ago I dropped the camera and the LCD screen lens cracked. I am sad and am looking to purchase the same camera again. I bought this camera at a steal of a price about a year ago at Target - $100 bundled with an hp 825c printer. I will never get a great buy like that again or will I?
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