HP Photosmart M22 / M23 digicams revealed By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource (Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 05:43 EST)Hewlett Packard has four new digital camera announcements for PMA; of these, two are very closely related - the HP Photosmart M22 and M23.
The two cameras share an essentially identical weather-resistant chassis (the only notable difference being the color of the body panels - silver for the M22, and bronze for the M23). The 1/2.5"-type 4.0 effective megapixel CCD sensor and 36mm equivalent fixed focal-length lens are also identical features of both models We don't currently have full product specifications for the M23 model, but the main differences appear to be that the M22 comes bundled with disposable alkaline batteries and offers a 6x digital zoom, where the M23 includes NiMH rechargeables (with an AC adapter for in-camera charging) and offers a maximum of 7x digital zoom.
Both cameras should ship this spring, with pricing for the M22 set at $149, and for the M23 at $169.
2340 x 1744 (4.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1260 (2.0 megapixels)
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder
No
LCD
1.5", 61,600 pixels
Lens
Lens Type
HP Precision AF Lens
Image Stabilization
No
Focal Length
6.1mm (actual) 36mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range
f/2.8 or f/6.5
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity
100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed
15 - 1/1800 second
Metering Modes
Center-weighted
Exposure Compensation
+/- 3.0EV in 1/3EV increments
Internal Flash
Modes: Auto Flash (default), Flash Off, Flash On, Red-Eye, Night Range: 9.2 ft /2.8m ISO 100, 13.1 ft / 4.0m ISO 200, 18.5 ft / 5.7m ISO 400
Creative
Scene Modes
Action, Landscape, Portrait, Panorama, Beach, Snow, Sunset
Digital Zoom
6x
Self Timer
Yes, 10 seconds
Time Lapse
No
Movie Format
MPEG-1 with audio 320x240 Max. frame-rate: 25 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium
SD/MMC, Built-in
File Format
JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video
No
Computer
USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other
Camera dock, DC in
Power
Battery Type
Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor
2 x AA
Product Bundle
Flash Memory
16.0MB built-in memory
Other
PictBridge Compliant
Yes
Remote Control
No
Operating System Compatibility
Windows, MacOS
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Hewlett Packard Photosmart M23
Original Source Press Release:
HP Photosmart M22 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share
Overview The affordable, four-megapixel, 6x digital zoom HP Photosmart M22 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share allows users to capture true-to-life digital photos. It features exclusive HP Real Life technologies, including adaptive lighting technology, in-camera red-eye removal, in-camera panorama assist and preview and HP Image Advice. The HP Photosmart M22 supports picture taking in a variety of conditions and locations due to its weather-resistant, durable, all-metal case that is small enough to fit in a pocket.
Key Features and Benefits
Weather-resistant, all-metal case for taking photos in a variety of conditions.
Multi-zone auto focus provides sharp, clear photos by searching for focus in several areas of an image to capture the best shot.
Exclusive HP Real Life technologies, developed in HP Labs, help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
Adaptive lighting technology to adjust high-contrast photos to bring faces out of shadows and details out of backgrounds.
In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera.
In-camera panorama preview to allow the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera before downloading to a computer.
HP Image Advice for tips on how to improve a specific photo the next time it is taken.
HP Instant Share makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. Users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and more – by simply pushing a button.
When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock,(1) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments.
E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, upload them to online albums and more.
Additional Features
Video clip capture with audio records memories in sound and motion
Optional HP Photosmart M-series dock(1) sends photos to a computer, recharges batteries and allows users to view photos on a TV, when connected to camera.
Other Technical Specifications
4-megapixel resolution
6x digital zoom
Dimensions/Weight
3.79" (L) x1.14" (W) x 1.96" (H)
.26 lbs without batteries
.37 lbs with batteries
6 MB internal memory for storing photos
1.5-inch image, outdoor-viewable LCD
SD/MMC card slot for storing additional photos
Direct-printing capability to HP USB-enabled Photosmart or Deskjet printers
Two AA batteries included
PictBridge support
Exif 2.2 support
Support/Connectivity
USB connectivity (USB 2.0 compatible)
USB interface supports Microsoft Windows® 98, Me, XP or 2000, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or later
USB compatible Mac OS 9.1, OS X 10.1.5 or higher, 233-MHz PowerPC.
HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M22 Digital Camera that includes 90 days of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.
Pricing and Availability Estimated U.S. street price of $149(2) Expected to be available for purchase spring 2005 in North America.
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(1) Not included; please purchase separately. (2) Actual price may vary. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share
Overview The affordable, four-megapixel, 7x digital zoom HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share allows users to capture true-to-life digital photos. It features exclusive HP Real Life technologies, including adaptive lighting technology, in-camera red-eye removal, in-camera panorama assist and preview and HP Image Advice. The HP Photosmart M23 supports picture taking in a variety of conditions and locations due to its weather-resistant, durable, all-metal bronze case that is small enough to fit in a pocket.
Key Features and Benefits
Weather-resistant, all-metal bronze case for taking photos in a variety of conditions.
Multi-zone auto focus provides sharp, clear photos by searching for focus in several areas of an image to capture the best shot.
Exclusive HP Real Life technologies, developed in HP Labs, help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
Adaptive lighting technology to adjust high-contrast photos to bring faces out of shadows and details out of backgrounds.
In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera.
In-camera panorama preview to allow the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera before downloading to a computer.
HP Image Advice for tips on how to improve a specific photo the next time it is taken.
HP Instant Share makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy. Users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and more – by simply pushing a button.
When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock,(1) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments.
E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, upload them to online albums and more.
Additional Features
Video clip capture with audio records memories in sound and motion.
Optional HP Photosmart M-series dock(1) sends photos to a computer, recharges batteries and allows users to view photos on a TV, when connected to camera.
Other Technical Specifications
4-megapixel resolution
7x digital zoom
Dimensions/Weight
3.78" (L) x1.13" (W) x 1.93" (H)
.26 lbs without batteries
.37 lbs with batteries
16 MB internal memory for storing photos
1.5-inch image, outdoor-viewable LCD
SD/MMC card slot for storing additional photos
Direct-printing capability to USB-enabled HP Photosmart or Deskjet printers
NiMH rechargeable AA batteries, power cord and AC adapter included
PictBridge support
Exif 2.2 support
Support/Connectivity
USB connectivity (USB 2.0 compatible)
USB interface supports Microsoft Windows® 98, Me, XP or 2000, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron®, or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or later
USB compatible Mac OS 9.1, OS X 10.1.5 or higher, 233-MHz PowerPC.
HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.
Pricing and Availability Estimated U.S. street price of $169(2) Expected to be available for purchase spring 2005 in North America.
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(1) Not included; please purchase separately. (2) Actual price may vary. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.