Digital Home Thoughts: HP Photosmart R717

"HP’s corporate slogan is “HP invents”, and when you look at the list of unique features incorporated into the design of the top-of-the-range 6.2 megapixel R717 you know it’s not kidding. Although from the outside it doesn’t look much different to many of the other compact digital cameras on the market, the R717 is packed with advanced technology designed to help you take better pictures. Considering the price tag of just £175, there’s more going on behind its sleek brushed steel face than many cameras costing twice as much."



This camera has a few innovative features which I think help it stand out from the crowd. First is Adaptive Lighting Technology which allows for improved dynamic range by actually taking two pictures exposed for light and shadow and then combining the images. Second is a red-eye feature that actually detects red-eye and removes it from the digital image. Finally, there is a built in panorama feature that allows you to stitch images together on the camera.