HP Photosmart 5-Megapixel Camera $29.99 (70% Off)

If you're looking for a nicely priced digital camera with a good mexapixel quality and some nice features, you may want to check out a deal right now at Buy.com. They are selling the HP Photosmart E327 5MP, 4x Zoom, 1.8" LCD Digital Camera right now for $29.99. It retails for $99.99 so you are saving 70%. Free budget shipping is part of the deal.

At this price you might expect to find a camera from some no-name brand, but this is from the reputable HP brand.

AA batteries and USB cable are not included. You probably have them lying around the house already though, and could pick them up inexpensively on eBay if needed.

In addition to 5-megapixel photos, large enough to allow for good-size prints, this camera also allows video with audio. It features:
- Effective resolution: 4.92 megapixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels
- Image sensor: 1/2.5-inch CCD, 2654 x 1955 total pixels
- Memory: 16 MB internal memory - SD/MMC card (up to 1 GB)
- Lens system: HP precision lens
- Focal length: 7.7 millimeters (equivalent to 46.1 mm on 35mm camera)
- Zoom: 4x digital
- Shutter speed: 2 to 1/2000 seconds
- Exposure: ISO 100/200/400
- Exposure control: Center weighted auto exposure metering (AE)
- Aperture: f3.5
- Flash mode: Auto (default), on, off, red-eye reduction
- Focal distance: Approx. 1 meter to infinity (normal)
- Macro focal distance: 0.6 to 1 meter (macro)
- Flash: Built-in flash, red eye reduction feature
- Self timer: 10 seconds
- Video clips with audio
- Uses 2 AA alkaline/photo lithium/NiMH batteries (not included)

This product is not covered by a Hewlett Packard warranty. The warranty is through an authorized partner.

For $29.99 I don't know that you'll do better in terms of features for the price, with a name-brand maker. Even if you have a nicer camera for taking photos, this might be a great spare camera to keep in the glove compartment or purse, to give to one of the kids, or just to have around for a second photographer when there's a fun occasion.

To check it out, click the picture below.