HP iPAQ Photosmart Mobile 1.3 MP Digital Camera for iPAQ 1900, 2200, 3900, 4100, 5100, 5400 and 5500 Series

by HP

Product Details

Product Manual [1.48mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000DK2ZM
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 15, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get the performance of a full-size camera in a fraction of the size. With uncompromising image quality, performance, and a complete software solution for capturing, editing and sharing your photos, the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera allows you to turn your HP iPAQ Pocket PC into a mobile digital imaging center. Produce great 4 x 6 snapshots with 1.3 MP total resolution and 4x digital zoom, or capture video clips with audio to playback on your iPAQ Pocket PC or your desktop computer.

Snap a photo and share the image with your friends and family, either from your iPAQ Pocket PC or from your desktop computer. Send your photos in an email, create an album on the web, or share them directly by sending them over Bluetooth to another iPAQ Pocket PC. Using the HP Mobile Printing software, print pictures directly from your iPAQ Pocket PC to a wide array of Bluetooth, infrared or network printers.

The HP Photosmart Mobile Camera gives you the best photo available -- no need to adjust the light levels, shutter speeds or exposure times. On your iPAQ Pocket PC or on your desktop PC, create slideshows of your digital images complete with sounds and transition effects. Make it permanent by creating a photo CD to share your memories with friends and family.

Compatibility
The HP Photosmart Mobile Camera is compatible with HP iPAQ Pocket PC H1930, H1940, H2200, H3900, H4000 and H5000 Series products.

Features

• 1.3 MP total resolution and 4x digital zoom
• Direct printing from Pocket PC via Bluetooth, WLAN or IR
• Automatic image unload from Pocket PC to desktop
• Capture still images and add audio messages, or capture video with audio
• Instant Review allows you to quickly review and decide whether to keep an image the moment you take it
• Edit and resize images with HP Photo Center software
• Integrated photo sharing over the web on HPphoto.com
• Articulating lens design with full 180 degree lens rotation and range of focus control
• 1-bit SDIO interface
• Easy to use

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy Camera, January 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: HP iPAQ Photosmart Mobile 1.3 MP Digital Camera for iPAQ 1900, 2200, 3900, 4100, 5100, 5400 and 5500 Series (Office Product)

This is the first time I post a review because I am compelled to do so.

I bought this camera to use during the Christmas holidays. I tried to use it the first time to take a picture of the Christmas tree, all I saw was complete darkness. Then I realized that I needed more light. So I turned on all the lights in the house and it was still darkness. If you plan to use this camera indoor, please forget about it! No way.

It isn't that great outdoor neither. I took many pictures with the automatic exposure setting. It cannot handle anything with a bright background. It will just be VERY bright.

I tried to use it on the ski slopes. I think it is because of the cold temperature, the camera has to be reset often. To make the matter worse, the pictures turned out literally "twisted".

I can't belive a HP camera can have so many flaws. Very disappointing. Please don't buy one.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Keep looking - this ain't it!, February 24, 2004

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Kurtis Vanden Brink (Hackettstown, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP iPAQ Photosmart Mobile 1.3 MP Digital Camera for iPAQ 1900, 2200, 3900, 4100, 5100, 5400 and 5500 Series (Office Product)

I have to agree with the "lousy" review. It seems to be a decent setup,but if you need a light more intense than any naturally available, what is the point? HP needs to get this fixed so it is much more sensitive to light and can operate with a faster "shutter" speed to prevent blur and also produce something other than an extremely dark picture. I wasn't looking for something that great with a 1.3 MP camera, but this was a total loss. Can you say Return Merchandise Authorization?

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Piece of junk, December 11, 2004

By 

Michael Kleinpeter "Mike Klein" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP iPAQ Photosmart Mobile 1.3 MP Digital Camera for iPAQ 1900, 2200, 3900, 4100, 5100, 5400 and 5500 Series (Office Product)

Camera is only usable outside in broad daylight. Trying anything inside your home/place of business and you'll have nothing but black on your screen.

I am returning the product and will probably try lifeview camera with flash to see if camera aperture allows more light in.

I was in rooms that were pretty well lit up...and viewfinder is dark as night.

Should never have been released as a product because of these flaws...and it doesn't have to be this way. Laptop usb cameras offer incredibly bright pictures in low light conditions.