HP PhotoSmart 945

Review summary: Yes it's true, HP is climbing the ladder in the photography industry. In the past we have seen them release point and shoot cameras in compact sizes, but now HP has thrown itself to the consumers with their latest 'pro-sumer' (professional consumer) ...

Verdict: I have reviewed a fair number of cameras from various manufacturers.

Review summary: I liked the Photosmart 850 quite a bit -- is the higher resolution 945 also a top pick? Find out now!

Pros: Very good photo quality in most cases ; Full manual controls ; Excellent Instant Share system + software bundle ; Digital Flash feature actually lives up to the hype ; EVF can be used in low light ; Great value ; Low redeye ; Very easy-to-use: in ...

Cons: Jaggies, above average purple fringing in images ; Two weird image quality issues: lines in images + night shot troubles ; Very slow write times ; EVF/LCD pause when shutter release pressed halfway ; EVF/LCD turn off during burst shooting (both of ...

Verdict: The Photosmart includes a 32MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card, which is a good starting point, but you'll absolutely need a larger card right away. The camera can use MultiMediaCards (MMC) as well, though you'll probably want to stick to the faster ...

Pros: High resolution at an affordable price. New digital flash technology. 8x optical zoom.

Cons: Awkward to hold. No rechargeable batteries.

Verdict: HP sets the standard with a 5-megapixel digital camera.

Review summary: The Photosmart 945 is HP's new Top-of-the-Line digital camera for 2003. It features 5-Megapixel resolution and a powerful 8x Fujinon optical zoom that produces outstanding close-ups and brilliant photos of distant objects. The Photosmart 945 is HP's ...