Pros: Easy to use
Many features of expensive cameras.
digital movies/email mode.
Overall quality, great.
Cons: Rechargeable batteries are a must.
Grainy output in low light shots
limited flash range.
The Bottom Line: Great prints enlargements in good light Rechargeable batteries will give you 100 - 250 shots. Regular batteries will give you 30 - 50 shots.
Great little camera.
photodreamer's Full Review: Hewlett Packard Photosmart 435 Digital Camera
The HP 435 is a great camera for the Point and Shoot photographer. For those wanting to get into the digital camera world without spending lots-o-bucks, this is a great camera to use. I have been using the camera for a while, and find it has some great features and a few quirks.
These are addressed in the Pros and Cons.
Just a note – the HP 435 has an auto off function – so if you happen to stick the camera in your pocket and the lens door comes open, the camera will shut off after a minute or so.
Batteries. No digital camera is made to use regular batteries. Not going to happen. For the best results get a battery charger and the highest mAh rechargeable batteries you can find. I use a charger that works both on 112 V and in my car. 2 or 3 sets of batteries will keep you shooting all the time.
Grainy shots. This happens in lower lighted areas where the flash won’t reach or work.
The camera auto sets to 400 ISO. The shots are somewhat grainier at ISO 400 in moderate light. A comparison of 400 speed film and the 400 ISO digital image in a moderate light situation actually look the same – except for the slightly grainer look of the digital camera. So for quality – it is pretty much the same.
Flash The flash only works up to 10 feet. To me, this is a bit limiting, but it is not unusual for inexpensive point and shoot camera, either film. It does shoot very well close up with the flash. The light censors do a good job of reducing the strobe for close-ups.
Night Shooting - the camera does a fantastic job of night shooting. Using a tripod and the camera's timer, I got a great shot of Mars when it was close.
And.. you an print your photos direct to an HP printer - no PC necessary!
Overall, considering the $150.00 list price of the camera, the features and the 3.x mega pixel output, this is a great little camera.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Easy Enough for Anyone to Use
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