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Digital camera accessories

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» Memory cards: Store more photos than ever
» Dock, share, and print
» Print like a pro
» Never run out of battery power
» Protect your camera in style
» Photo software completes the package

Introduction

Now that you've got a digital camera, learn how to get the most out of it with some key accessories. From high-capacity memory cards to camera docks to stylish, protective cases, explore the latest camera accessories from HP.

Memory cards: Store more photos than ever


Additional memory cards allow you to take more pictures before you have to transfer images to your computer. This way, you can increase your chances of capturing the perfect angle, just the right light, or the most revealing, candid moment.

To make sure you don't miss a thing, HP Secure Digital memory cards offer high storage capacity (from 256MB up to 2GB) in a product the size of a postage stamp. Keep one on hand for an extended trip or vacation, or for those times when you just need to free up space on your camera.

This chart shows you how many photos you can store on your camera's memory card if your camera's image quality is set on the default setting (usually Better). The actual number of photos will vary depending on which camera you have, image quality settings, and how detailed the photos are.

Camera megapixels Number of images that fit on a 64MB memory card Number of images that fit on a 128MB memory card Number of images that fit on a 256MB memory card Number of images that fit on a 512MB memory card Number of images that fit on a 1GB memory card
4MP 40–50 91–100 171–189 362–400 724–800
5MP 35–40 70–78 141–157 283–313 565–625
6MP 27–32 57–63 113–125 226–250 452–500
8MP 20–23 38–42 75–83 151–167 301–333

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Dock, share, and print


A camera dock creates a direct link between your camera and another device, and allows you to:


Some models, like the HP Photosmart 6221 premium camera dock even include a remote control so you can enjoy your photos from the comfort of your couch. Wireless docks like the HP Photosmart 6222 wireless share base cable-free convenience for network and online photo sharing.

And with HP Photosmart Share technology (formerly known as HP Instant Share), you can e-mail photos to friends and family members without the hassle of huge attachments or slow downloading times. Take an online tour to learn more about HP Photosmart Share.

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Print like a pro


Get your digital photos out of your camera and into your hands with the right HP photo printer. With special features like red-eye removal, cropping and zooming, and borderless printing, you can create photos that look like they came from a professional lab in a fraction of the time. Print directly from your camera or from a memory card, and choose the perfect printer to fit your needs.


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Never run out of battery power


Your digital camera is only as reliable as the batteries in it, and it's always a good idea to keep an extra set on hand. Forget run-of-the-mill alkaline batteries and consider using popular lithium-ion batteries. They can be recharged hundreds of times and offer enough additional power for twice as many photos.


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Protect your camera in style


Not only do cases protect a camera, but they often have built-in pockets for batteries and memory cards. It's a nice way to protect your camera and keep all your gear together.

Choose a classic, simple style. It's small enough to stash in your purse or attach to your belt loop. Or, for more flair, choose a style with the sophisticated look of leather, or quilted fabrics in an assortment of colours.


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Photo software completes the package


HP photo printers and cameras come with HP Photosmart Essential software for basic editing and photo management, but you can also purchase additional software. HP Photosmart Premier lets you easily create photo cards and calendars, plus it helps you organize and print your pictures. And HP Creative Scrapbook Assistant includes hundreds of ready-made theme images and a variety of page layouts. Just add your photos!

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1Speed comparisons in default and fastest modes, when printing from a computer, based upon HP internal testing of comparable consumer photo printing products available as of April 2005.

2Results were on average over other tested printer brands. Consumer tests were performed with the HP Photosmart 385 printer—which uses the same printing mechanism in the Photosmart 335, 385 and 420 series printers. Photo image testing conducted by SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory, August 2005. For details and a list of tested printers and lab processing, go to http://www.spencerlab.com.


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