Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart C200 Digital Camera

The Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart C200 is a relative breakthrough in its market--it's a name-brand, quality digital camera at a price that puts it in the reach of most consumers. The C200 boasts a good top resolution, a color LCD display, point-and-shoot operation, and a lens system with a macro mode for extreme closeups. It uses removable, reusable CompactFlash memory cards, and comes with an 8 MB card that can hold up to 80 photos. The C200 also offers a 2x digital zoom and a built-in automatic flash. It includes everything you need to transfer your photos to your PC, including basic image-editing software. The Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart C200 is compact enough to rival traditional point-and-shoots for portability. Overall, it's a great way to try out digital photography without draining your wallet.

Technical Data

Camera type: Digital
Maximum resolution: 1,152 x 872
Color depth: 24 bit
Memory type: CompactFlash card
Included memory: 8 MB
Digital zoom power: 2x
LCD screen: Color; 1.8 inch
Flash: Built-in
Flash modes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill
Focus: Autofocus
Exposure/focus presets: Auto, macro
Power source: 4 AA alkaline batteries
ISO equivalence: 100
Computer platform: PC
System requirements: Pentium, 133 MHz minimum; Pentium II, 300 MHz for optimal performance; 32 MB RAM minimum; 64 MB RAM recommended; 150 MB free disk space; 640 x 480, 256-color display minimum; 800 x 600, 16-bit or higher recommended; 4x-speed or greater CD-ROM; 9-pin serial port; 25-pin serial port requires an adapter (not included); Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0