HP Photosmart M22 Digital Camera

True-to-life photos at 4 MP resolution.

Manufacturer
HP
SKU
L1891A
24-08-2005
This tough but good looking all-metal camera combines ease-of-use and weather-resistance with a range of HP Real Life technologies first seen on HPs award-winning R-series cameras. Just point and shoot for great results wherever you go.

Memory

Maximum memory card size 
1 GB
Memory upgrade 
1 (SD/MMC)

Video

Video footnote
Maximum length is limited to the size of the memory card or internal memory.

Technical details

Interface 
1 USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications
Weight 
120g
Minimum system requirements
USB-compatible PC with Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me -Pentium® II (233 minimum) and equivalent Celeron® or compatible; 64 MB RAM, 200 MB disk space; Windows® 2000, XP Home and Professional Editions - Pentium® II (233 minimum) and equivalent Celeron® o
Lens focal range 
~0.5 m to infinity (normal), 0.2 to 0.5 m (macro)
Audio system 
Unlimited (depends on memory capacity)
Bundled software 
HP Image Zone software 4.5 for Microsoft® Windows®, Macintosh
Colour depth
36-bit
Compatible memory cards 
16 MB internal memory. Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) card slot
Compatible operating systems 
Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later
Display 
3.8 cm (1.5 in) diagonal display-size indoor/outdoor viewable colour LCD (280 x 220 = 61600 dots)
Effective sensor resolution
4.05 MP (2320 x 1744 effective pixel count)
Energy Star certified 
N
Flash modes 
flash off, flash on
Focus
Normal (default), macro
Internal memory 
16 MB
Light exposure control
Center weighted auto exposure metering (AE)
Light exposure correction
+/- 3 EV in 1/3 steps
Megapixel 
4.2 MP
Memory slots 
1 slot, Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) compatible
Package dimensions (WxDxH) 
288 x 55 x 195 mm
Package weight 
0.664 kg
Self-timer 
10s
Shooting modes
Normal (default), self-timer, video
Video capability 
Unlimited (depends on memory capacity)
Viewfinder type 
None
Colour control 
Full colour (default), black & white, sepia
Export file formats
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) for still images; MPEG-1 for video clips
I/O ports 
1 USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications
Image control functions
Date and time imprinting
Light exposure rating
Auto (default), ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Metering
TTL (through-the-lens)
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh
USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X 10.2 or later; QuickTime Version 5.0.1 or later; 128 MB RAM; 240 MB disk space; SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit colour); CD-ROM drive; open USB port
Recommended humidity operating range 
15 to 85% RH
Shutter Lag 
0.58 sec
Storage media capacity 
Approximate still image capacity for 16 MB internal memory: 70 images (120 KB each) = VGA resolution; 12 images (700 KB each) = 2 MP; 9 images (900 KB each) = 4 MP, (default); 5 images (1.6 MB each) = 4 MP (best)
Technical features
4.23 MP (2408 x 1758 total pixel count) 6x total zoom (1x optical/6x digital); 6.11 mm focal length; 36.7 mm (35 mm equivalent) 16 MB internal memory for photo and video storage; SD/MMC slot for adding more capacity Video recording: MPEG-1, unlimited*; au

Power

Power supply type 
2 AA batteries (Photo Lithium, rechargeable NiMH) or AC adapter
Power consumption (typical) 
2.9 watts maximum
Power requirements
2 AA batteries (Photo Lithium, rechargeable NiMH) or AC adapter

Lens system

Combined zoom
6 (1 optical/6 digital)

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 to 50º C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
15 to 85%
Storage temperature (T-T) 
-30 - 65 °C
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing) 
15 to 90% RH

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/63.5 mm (1/2.5")

Weight & dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH) 
28.8 x 96 x 49 mm

Other features

Lens system 
6x total zoom (1x optical/6x digital) 6.11 mm focal length; 36.7 mm (35 mm equivalent); f2.8 (large diameter), f6.5 (small diameter)
Picture mode
Auto (default), macro, action, landscape, portrait, panorama, beach, snow, sunset
Star technology
HP Image Advice: Become a better photographer by reviewing your photos with HP Image Advice. This patented technology analyses your photos then offers tips and suggestions on how you might do things differently for even better results next time. HP in-cam
Upgrade type
Optional HP Photosmart M-series accessories