News release

HP's New Point-and-shoot Digital Cameras Offer Quality and Simplicity at an Affordable Price

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2000

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HWP) today announced two point-and-shoot digital cameras that are ideal for first-time buyers who want to easily capture and share crisp, clear images. The HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera delivers photo-quality results with 2.1-megapixel resolution, and the fully automatic HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is packed with great features at an outstanding value -- $199¹.

"The digital-camera market is growing at a substantial rate," said Michelle Lampmann, market research analyst for InfoTrends Research Group. "In fact, 23 percent of Internet households are planning to purchase their first digital camera this year."

HP PhotoSmart 315 Digital Camera

The HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera, priced at $299¹, is a fully automatic point-and-shoot digital camera that features 2.1-megapixel resolution for excellent photo-quality results. Users can also take advantage of the camera's 2.5x digital zoom for close-up photos and 1.8-inch high-resolution color LCD for instant preview and postview of photos.

With just the touch of a button, the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera allows for quick and simple wireless printing via HP JetSend infrared technology. The camera ships with an 8MB CompactFlash card, allowing users to store up to 80 photos, and features HP photo imaging software, making it quick and easy to download, manage, print and e-mail photos. The new camera is compatible with both PC and USB-connect Macintosh systems.

The HP PhotoSmart 315 is now shipping to retailers worldwide.

HP PhotoSmart 215 Digital Camera

First-time digital-camera buyers will appreciate the extensive features included with the affordable HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera, such as 1.3-megapixel resolution for high-quality photos, 2x digital zoom to capture close-up photos and a 1.8-inch color LCD for preview and postview of photos. Additional ease-of-use features offered with the new camera are auto flash, auto focus and exposure, and a self timer.

The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera ships with a 4MB CompactFlash memory card, which can store up to 40 photos, and a USB cable for fast downloading of images. ArcSoft Photo Impression and ArcSoft Photo Montage software are bundled with the new camera, making it easy to edit and share photos.

The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is expected to ship in mid-October.

HP PhotoSmart 912 and 618 Digital Cameras Now Shipping

Today, HP also began shipping the HP PhotoSmart 912 and 618 digital cameras, rounding out the company's line of digital cameras. Designed with the photo enthusiast in mind, the HP PhotoSmart 912 digital camera ($799¹) delivers the control, performance and flexibility of an SLR camera. The HP PhotoSmart 618 digital camera ($599¹) is ideal for experienced photographers and PC technologists, offering automatic functionality as well as manual control in a portable, point-and-shoot camera.

About HP

Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and an Internet infrastructure that's always on.

HP has 86,000 employees worldwide and had total revenue from continuing operations of $42.4 billion in its 1999 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

¹ Estimated U.S. street price. Actual prices may vary.

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