Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the HP PhotoSmart 935 and 735 digital cameras:
What makes the HP Photosmart 935 and 735 different from other digital cameras in the same price ranges?
Both the HP Photosmart 935 and HP Photosmart 735 digital cameras deliver a collection of functions designed to make shooting, saving, sharing and enjoying photos easier than ever. These cameras provide the tools you need to turn your computer into a "home photo lab" without having to become a photography or technology expert.
- The HP Photosmart 935 provides 5.3 total megapixel resolution to print high quality photos up to 11" x 17". This camera provides 21x total zoom (3x optical, 7x digital) with a Pentax precision zoom lens.
- The HP Photosmart 735 provides 3.2 total megapixel resolution to print high quality photos up to 8" x 10". This camera provides 15x total zoom (3x optical, 5x digital) with a Pentax precision zoom lens. Both cameras simplify the way photos are captured, shared and enjoyed:
- HP Instant Share allows you to tag photos using the Share button on the back of the camera. Designate e-mail addresses, printers, or HP’s free photo-sharing site, HP Photo (www.hpphoto.com). Then, when you unload photos, they go to their destinations automatically.
- Manual and automatic controls support point-and-shoot or more advanced digital photography. Simple, intuitive on-camera help makes operation easy.
- Direct print capability allows you to bypass your computer and send images directly to a printer.
- HP Memories Disc Creator software, included with HP Photo and Imaging Software, allows you to create "digital photo albums," archives and slide shows.
- The optional HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock allows you to recharge camera batteries and unload images with one press of a button. The dock also includes a TV remote control that allows you to preview photos as a slide show on TV.
The HP Photosmart 935 combines point-and-shoot functionality with manual functions that provide a great degree of creative freedom for advanced digital photography. The HP Photosmart 735 is designed primarily for point-and-shoot operation with a subset of manual controls to provide some creative freedom. Both cameras can be used by anyone, whether novice or expert.
Advanced manual controls provided with the HP Photosmart 935 include:
- EV compensation
- Aperture priority
- Picture modes (action, landscape, portrait)
- Flash modes (auto, fill, off, auto red-eye, night, night with red-eye)
- White balance (auto, sun, shade, tungsten, fluorescent)
- Focus (normal and macro)
- ISO speed (auto, 100, 200)
- Color (b&w, sepia, color)
- Metering (spot, center weighted, average)
- Resolution (5MP, 1MP)
- Compression (good, better, best)
- EV compensation
- Aperture priority
- Picture modes (action, landscape, portrait)
- White balance (auto, sun, shade, tungsten, fluorescent)
- ISO speed (auto, 100, 200, 400)
- Metering (spot, center weighted, average)
- Burst mode
- Media for the moment. Capture stills or video (both with audio) with one camera.
- 1.5-inch color LCD and viewfinder. Look at the screen or look through the viewfinder to accurately frame shots. You get the shot you want every time.
- Flexible storage. Purchase SD memory cards for additional storage.
- Dual battery support. Use two AA batteries (included) or purchase rechargeable batteries and recharge them right in the camera.
- Flexible connection. USB interface connects easily to PCs and Macs.
- Enhanced photo-imaging software. Work with photos on PCs and Macs.
- HP Instant Share is a suite of services that helps you share photo images with friends and family. Immediately after snapping a photo, use the intuitive oncamera interface to tag it with one or more destinations:
- E-mail addresses. Easily program e-mail addresses into the camera. Recipients receive an e-mail message containing thumbnail-sized images and a link to a secure web site where they can reply to the sender, forward images, print photos, order prints, load photos to the HP Photo web site (www.hpphoto.com), or save to their computer.
- Printers. Specify up to two printers. No computer needed.
- Photo Finishing Service. Favorite photos can be professionally printed from www.hpphoto.com using printing and imaging services from HP partners. When you plug the camera into your computer or place it into the optional HP Photosmart 8886 dock, images are instantly sent to their specified locations. HP Instant Share makes it easy to actually use and share the photos you take.
- HP Memories Disc enables you to create CD-ROMs to store, archive, and organize your images. Add music, include video clips, put the CD into your DVD player for a slide show you can share with family and friends. Create multiple copies for friends far away. Create personalized jewel case covers for your permanent archives, or print photo album pages.
- Image Editor makes it easy and simple to edit saved images.
- Quick Prints enables easy photo printing.
- Album Printing simplifies traditional photo storage.
- Windows-like folders make it easy to categorize and store your photos.
- Clean, intuitive interface makes navigation a snap.
HP Instant Share enables users to tag photos for a specific destination using a button on the back of the camera. HP Instant Share delivers thumbnail images to email recipients so they can preview photos without large file attachments and long download times. Recipients simply link to HP Photo (www.hpphoto.com) where they can view, print and store the actual (full-resolution) photos. It’s a unique, secure, web-based way to share and enjoy digital photos—easier for senders and recipients alike.
HP Instant Share technology enables the sender to choose from up to 34 preprogrammed destinations for their photos. These include two pre-configured local printer destinations (one or two copies) and up to 32 personalized destinations including e-mail addresses and HP Photo.
What are the audio and video capabilities of the HP Photosmart 935 and 735?
The HP Photosmart 935 digital camera captures short videos (with audio) of up to 60 seconds. The HP Photosmart 735 captures video clips (with audio) that are limited only by available space on the memory card. Both cameras also allow you to add audio notes to still photos.
How does the direct print functionality work?
You can send photos directly to a printer from the camera or dock, no computer required. Just use the USB printer cable to connect the camera to an HP Photosmart printer, select HP Deskjets, or select HP All-in-Ones (printer must be USBenabled). You can also use the optional HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock to print—just connect the dock to the printer and place your camera in the dock. If photos are tagged for printing, they’ll print automatically when you place the camera into the dock and press the unload button.
What is the benefit of a larger lens?
Big zoom allows you to "step into" the action from a distance when you cannot physically walk up to it or your physical presence would disturb the shot. For example, you may want to shoot photos of wildlife, but may not want to get too close. With a big zoom, capturing a select portion of a landscape, like small wildflowers, is also possible.
What is the battery life with the HP Photosmart 935 and 735?
The HP Photosmart 935 and 735 have advanced internal circuitry that consumes less power than earlier designs, so batteries last longer. Average operating time is dependent on several factors such as zooming in and out, using the flash, scrolling through menus and more. Also, if you choose to use optional rechargeable NiMH batteries, the quality of the batteries and the length of the charge will affect battery life. "Live View" and "Playback" displays show battery level at all times, so you will always know when you need to recharge or replace batteries.
Product Description:
Get picture perfect photos using the HP photosmart 935 digital camera with HP instant share. With 5.3 MP total resolution and up to 21x total zoom (Pentax 3x optical lens, 7x digital) your photos will be extremely sharp - delivering beautiful enlargements up to 20 x 30 inches. And with HP instant share you can select on your camera where photos will go the next time you dock or connect to your PC - like e-mail addresses or printers! Automatic or manual controls ensure you get the results you want - with the assistance of on-camera help wizards. You can even record memories in motion and sound using the video-clip with audio feature. Plus, check out the optional HP photosmart 8886 camera dock (not included, please purchase separately) that connects easily to your PC or TV, includes a remote control for viewing photos, and recharges your camera batteries. <b> exceptional photo quality </b> 5.3 MP total resolution and 21x total zoom (Pentax 3x optical lens, 7x digital) delivers photo-quality enlargements up to 20 x 30 inches HP instant share - select on your camera where photos will go the next time you dock or connect to your PC - e-mail addresses, printers and more Create the results you want - use the automatic or manual controls for ISO, exposure, white balance and more with on-camera help wizards <b> capture sound and motion </b> Record memories using video-clip feature with audio capture with still photographs Save battery power with optional A