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HP PhotoSmart 215

HP's entry-level model offers ease of use for beginning shooters.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 3/10/2001

MSRP $299 US

General
Model Name:	Hewlett Packard Photosmart 215
Model Number:	215
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$300.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2000-11-01
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	12.3 oz (350 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.9 x 3.1 x 1.9 in. (124 x 80 x 48 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	43 mm
Zoom Ratio:	Non-Zoom
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	60 cm to Infinity 24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 100 cm 4.1 - 40.8 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8, f/8.0 (two settings)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	61000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100
ISO Rating Max:	100
Number of White Balance Settings:	1
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	1/3
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/750
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.50 EV
Metering Modes:	Center Weighted
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.5
Flash Range Description:	Up to 2.5 meters
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	4.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000, PhotoMontage 2000, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition (2xi model only)
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, Lithium (NiMH, NiCd NOT recommended)
Batteries Included:	AA Alkaline (4) batteries
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website