The HP Photosmart R607 has five menus that, when accessed, appear in the Image
Display (LCD) on the back of the camera:
The Capture Menu – allows you to adjust any of the camera
settings that affect the qualities of the images or video clips
you capture on the camera; adjustments such as EV Compensation,
Image Quality, White Balance, ISO Speed, AE Metering, Adaptive Lighting,
Color, Saturation, Sharpness, and Date & Time Input.
The Playback Menu – allows you to delete still images
or video clips; undelete images (but only the last image deleted
prior to taking another photo); format the camera’s internal
memory or optional memory card; and remove red eyes from still images.
Additionally, you can access such options such as HP Image Advice
(in-camera analysis for identifying photographic problems and corrective
recommendations), Image Info (all the settings you used when you
captured an image or video clip), Record Audio (to attach to an
image), Rotate images, and Preview Panorama.
The HP Instant Share™ Menu – after you have set
up your HP Instant Share Destinations (e-mail addresses or group
distribution lists -- accomplished by installing and utilizing the
HP Image Zone computer software, connecting the camera to your computer,
and following a short series of simple prompts), the HP Instant
Share menu allows you to share all your photos or selected images
with a simple touch of a button. You simply snap a photo, tag the
image, and this feature will send it along to your selected destination(s).
Not only are these simple directions available in the User’s
Manual, they are also easily accessible in the HP Instant Share
menu, as viewed on the LCD screen of the camera.
The Setup Menu – allows you to adjust a number of camera
settings, such as the camera sounds, date & time, and the configuration
of the USB and TV connection.
The Help Menu – is loaded with helpful information and
tips for using your camera, such as a list of Top Ten Tips; optional
Camera Accessories; description of the function and location of
your Camera Buttons; as well as how-to guidelines for Using Shooting
Modes; Recording Audio Clips; Recording Video Clips; Reviewing Images
and Video; Deleting Images; Sharing Images; Transferring Images;
Printing Images; Managing Batteries; Getting Assistance; and Camera
Shortcuts.
3x Optical Zoom Lens–
(Pentax lens) – is achieved with the physical lens elements
moving inside the camera to make the subject of your picture appear closer.
By pressing the zoom lever on the back of the camera, you can move the lens
between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x) positions. On the R607, the optical
zoom does not work while recording video clips or while in Super Macro focus
range.
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7x Digital Zoom – uses no moving camera parts. Instead,
the camera essentially crops the image to give the appearance that
your subject is 1.1x to 7x larger. Digital zoom, however, reduces
the resolution of an image, so your picture will tend to be more
pixilated than the same image taken with optical zoom – not
a problem if you just intend to e-mail or post the image to a website.
But in situations requiring the highest quality, such as printing,
limit the use of digital zoom.
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While the Photosmart R607 does not feature image stabilization
to help reduce camera shake, the camera does warn you by showing
an icon of a shaking hand (which appears in the LCD screen), indicating
the need to set the camera on a tripod or stable surface to prevent
capturing a blurry image. Image stabilization is not a feature found
in cameras in this price range and class mainly due to the short
3x optical zoom lens. Since camera shake is magnified when using
long zoom lenses, manufacturers are integrating image stabilization
into some of their models that sport at least a 5x optical zoom
lens.
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Flash Performance– The Flash button lets you cycle through
a number of flash settings that include Auto, Red-Eye* (for red-eye
reduction), Flash On (for backlit subjects, for increasing the light
on the front of your subject), Flash Off, and Night flash (for the
purpose of illuminating objects in the foreground of your shot.)
*When using the Red-Eye flash setting, the camera flashes twice to acclimate
the subject’s eyes to the first flash in order to minimize the red-eye
in the captured image; the shutter then engages with the second flash. Also,
remember that red-eye can be corrected after the image has been captured, by
accessing the Red-Eye Removal feature in the Playback menu.
Picture Shooting Modes–
Shooting modes are pre-defined camera settings that are optimized for taking
pictures of certain scene types. In each shooting mode, the camera selects the
best settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, for optimal results
when capturing a particular scene or activity. The shooting modes on the R607
include:
Auto – the camera automatically selects the best shutter speed
and aperture for the scene. Auto mode is great for taking a good
shot quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting
mode on the camera.
Action – the camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher
ISO speeds to stop motion, capture the action without blur. Action
mode is great for sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where
you want to freeze the action.
Landscape – the camera combines a higher aperture (f-stop),
for better depth of field, with higher saturation and sharpness
for a more vivid effect. Landscape mode is great for capturing mountain
scenes or any shot with deep perspective.
Portrait – the camera combines a smaller aperture, to
blur the background (a desired effect with portrait photography),
with lower saturation, contrast, and sharpness for a more natural
effect. Portrait mode is not only great for single subject shots
but also for groups of people as the primary focal point.
Beach & Snow – this mode allows you to capture bright,
outdoor scenes, while it balances out harsh lighting.
Sunset – here, the focus starts at infinity and the
flash is set to Flash Off. The Sunset mode improves the saturation
of sunset colors while retaining the warmth of the scene with a
bias towards the orange tones of the sunset.
Aperture Priority Av – while the camera selects the
shutter speed, this mode allows you to take specific control over
the aperture, thus controlling the depth of field (particularly
helpful, for example, when you desire a blurred background.)
Panorama – this mode allows you to shoot a series of
overlapping frames for stitching into one panoramic image using
the included ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.5. The R607 allows you to preview
the panorama directly on the LCD.
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