Anyone looking for a compact, attractive 8MP point-and-shoot digicam should give this camera serious consideration.
Introduction
In digital imaging HP is best known for its inkjet printers. Yet the company has over a half-dozen digital cameras meant for casual picture taking. While not targeted to Ansel Adams wannabes, better HP Photosmart digicams more than do the job for the vast majority of photographers. We were big fans of the now discontinued 5MP HP R707. That model is long gone, replaced—and then some--by HP's top-of-the-line R927, an 8.2-megapixel point-and-shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom. What really sets it apart is its 3-inch LCD screen, one of the largest you can get. The camera has a number of other pluses and minuses. Does the Photosmart R927 offer more plus than minus? Let's start shooting and find out.
by Heimdall on November 8, 2009:
“Taking pictures is easy and they aren't bad. The problem is when you need to recharge the camera or upload the pics. You need the cradle which is very annoying if you're away from home for a while. That means you need to carry around that piece of plastic...” More...