HP PhotoSmart 618HP's capable mid-level model offers 2.1 megapixels, an optical zoom lens, and ease-of-use.<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): PhotoSmart 618 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 03/19/2001 |
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| General | |
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 Model Name: |
Hewlett Packard Photosmart 618 |
| Model Number: | 618 |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | 2000-10-01 |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | |
| Weight: |
13.8 oz (390 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | With |
| Size: |
5.0 x 2.8 x 2.2 in. (128 x 72 x 57 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | 12 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 1600x1200, 800x600 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 1.92 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | |
| Quality Levels: | |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 34 - 108 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.17x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.2x, 1.5x, 2x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 10 - 10000 cm 4.1 - 4081.6 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 37 x 28 mm 1.5 x 1.1 in |
| Min Aperture: | |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.4 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/2.4-f/4.0 (wide-tele) to ?? (minimum aperture not stated) |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Real Image |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 1% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 1% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 127000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 5 |
| White Balance Settings: | |
| Manual White Balance: | No |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 4 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes: | Center Weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, forced-on red-eye |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 5.4 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 5.4 m (wide angle), 0.3 - 3.7m (tele) |
| 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): | 16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | TIFF |
| 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: | HP Photo Imaging Software and ACD Systems Viewer (PC Only), ArcSoft PhotoImpression 200 and PhotoMontage 2000 (both PC/Mac), Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition software (618xi version only) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 via card reader |
| 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: | 0.570 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.230 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 2.700 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 3.400 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 8 |
| 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, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended) |
| Batteries Included: | AA (4) high-energy lithium |
| Battery Charger Included: | No |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | Camera based on the Digita operating system by FlashPoint, enables scripting of camera functions. IrDA connection is to selected HP printers only, not general computer link. Has black/white and sepia shooting modes. AC adapter is optional. Has Pentax lens, HP electronics. (Essentially identical unit is sold by Pentax as their EI-200.) |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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