HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.2 x 2.4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000DZDP9K
• Item model number: M425
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,181 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 24, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom you can create five megapixel resolution prints for clear, crisp prints and enlargements. A 3x optical zoom lets you get close to your subject without compromising on quality, and a 1.7-inch image display makes it simple to view and edit your photos.

The Photosmart M425 includes a red-eye removal feature that lets you adjust your photos directly in the camera. You can also add borders, special effects or change photos to black-and-white or sepia quickly and easily. This compact, user-friendly camera is designed for quick, one-handed shots. It includes 16 megabytes of internal memory, and for additional storage, the camera also includes a slot for optional secure digital (SD) memory cards. Included HP Photosmart software lets you edit, organize, print and share your digital photos easily, and a plug-and-play USB connection lets you transfer your photos to your PC or compatible printer quickly and seamlessly.

What's in the Box
HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera, two alkaline AA batteries, USB cable, quick start guide, warranty/regulatory brochure, CD with HP Photosmart software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh, user's guide, and wrist strap.

Product Description

HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the price - excellent, July 18, 2006

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Lenny (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I bought this camera for my parents - who are not tech / gadget lovers, to put it mildly.

It is very easy to use, the automatic mode is fine most of the time, the power and zoom buttons is a little fiddly, not something I noticed until I was giving the parents the "how to use it" lesson! This is not to say that they are difficult, just that some people might find them hard to use. It does what it is designed to do.

The photos are clear and sharp, colour reproduction is Ok - sometimes colours are more vibrant than in real life, but mostly this is subtle enough to just make the photos more intersting and visually appealing. (People's skin looks better - so it can be quite flattering!!!!) 5MP is easily enough for good quality prints and enlargements. With a 1/2 Gb card, you can just set the default to the highest quality and forget about it. It will store 100's of photos in that format.

The body feels a little plastic - I have a Canon Power shot SD500 which feels a lot more solid, (but cost about $200 more) and the time lag between taking shots is a little longer with the HP (with flash - can be 2 - 3 seconds), but I think that it is a great buy for the price.

AA batteries are great - especially for people who might be prone to forgetting to charge a battery for that special event.

The main reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was that I did not like the software that came with it. Editing the photos an rotating photos to display appropriately was not intuitive. Certainly not when compared to the software that came with the Canon. Admittedly, I did not spend a lot of time with the software, so maybe I just didn't see the obvious..........

I got a Kingston 512 MB Secure Digital Card (SD/512)for about $14 - and I am delighted with it. I can't believe the price of SD memory in the US. (I'm from Europe - I would expect to pay easily 3 - 4 times that in Europe). It works, there's not a lot else to say about it. It's not a high speed card, but with this camera, a high speed card would be a waste (I put a high speed card into it from my Canon and it didn't make a noticeable difference to the time lag between shots, so I assume it is the processor that is the main cause of the delay).

If you buy it, get rechargable batteries, also - the bag they suggest is expensive... I got a Targus bag (Targus DLUC02 Universal Camera Leather Case - Black ) which does the job - it does make it too big to fit in your pocket - but you will want space to carry round the extra batteries!!!!

In conclusion, this is a very very good first time digital camera. The downsides are the feel of the camera (plastic) and the lag required between shots. It is heavy on batteries, but given that there are rechargable batteries on the market - that doesn't matter so much. I didn't think the software supplied was good, but I note that others think it is, so maybe I didn't give it enough time.

Would I buy it for my parents again? Yes.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camera, May 13, 2006

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SLP (Elk Grove, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This is an excellent camera. Its auto focus and exposures are perfect. It appears well-made and durable, as these things go. The HP Photosmart software is also very good. This camera does everything it's supposed to do. I think the price is reasonable. I have no idea how good HP support for this camera is because, so far, setup, function, and photo transfers have been flawless.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice price, but doesn't last long., August 25, 2007

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C. Woodmansee "C.W." (CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Photosmart M425 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I purchased this camera in 2006 and the warranty is no longer good so guess what broke. The lens won't come out even though the camera is on so I can't take pictures. HP online help desk simply said "I'm sorry, your warranty is no longer good but for x amount of dollars, you can trade it in.