HP announces new prosumer printers, cameras
updated 10:50 am EST, Mon February 21, 2005
New HP printers, cameras
today announced several new digital photography offerings. HP announced its entry into the $20 billion-plus advanced amateur market with the introduction of the industry's first nine-ink color and black-and-white photo printer that produces professional-quality photos up to 13 x 19-inches. The company also expanded its line of award-winning digital cameras with the introduction of five new models. For the professional photography market, HP expanded the HP Designjet line with the new HP Designjet 90 Printer series.
Today's product announcements are the first of many digital photography products, including photo printers, inks, specialty media, digital cameras, scanners and more. HP says it "plans to deliver in 2005 to support the company's strategy to deliver the best overall photography experience."
HP has entered into the advanced amateur market with the HP Photosmart 8750 Professional Photo Printer. With the new HP 101 Blue Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge, this printer enables nine-ink color prints that deliver noticeable improvements in images with intense blues, including landscapes, seascapes and sports photos.
Additionally, the Photosmart 8750 offers color management controls and remarkable printer flexibility to produce realistic color and true black-and-white photos with neutral grays. It is expected to be available in April for an estimated price of $500.
For creative professionals in the photography, design and proofing fields, the HP Designjet 90 Printer series provides strong color output and enables professional color management capabilities with HP Professional Color Technologies. A six-color, A2+/C+-size (up to 18 x 24-inches) solution that offers full Mac connectivity, the Designjet 90 also has the ability to print postcard-size images, full-color pages or banner-style pieces with a C+-size tray and an optional roll-feed capability for printing up to 18 inches.
When combined with HP Vivera Inks and select HP papers, the HP Designjet 90 Printer series delivers output quality, color accuracy and fade resistance similar to analog printing and faster turnarounds on proofs at a lower cost. The HP Designjet 90 Printer series is expected to be available this summer at estimated prices of $100 to $1,150.
HP's new line of cameras, including the HP Photosmart R717, M417, M22 and M23 Digital Cameras with HP Instant Share, offer users quality, simplicity and style at estimated prices ranging from $150 to $350.
The HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera, with durable, stainless steel construction, and the HP Photosmart M417 both feature a unique ergonomic grip. The HP Photosmart M22 and M23 Digital Cameras come in a new weather-resistant all-metal case for taking photos in a variety of conditions.
