Although Hewlett-Packard is mostly recognized for its high quality printers, they are also manufacturers of a number of digital cameras. In truth, the majority of HP digital camera models are designed with convenience over power in mind. Nevertheless, a number of their models offer quality results at an affordable price. The trick lies in choosing the right HP digital camera to suit your needs.

One of the best things about digital technology is also one of the most frustrating: it changes quickly. The speed of change can be frustrating because a product bought one year ago can suddenly seem obsolete within months. On the other hand, the fast pace of technology also allows quality products to become affordable quite rapidly. Such is the case with many of Hewlett-Packard's digital cameras.

A perfect example of this is a camera such as the HP Photosmart M22. With four mega-pixels of resolution, this compact digital camera offers high resolution, a number of automatic features, a 6x digital zoom--all fitting in your pocket. Only a few years ago, such a camera would have cost four or five times its current value. Now, consumers on a tight budget can still gain access to a quality product without breaking the bank.

Although HP mostly specializes in affordable digital solutions, it nevertheless offers higher quality options such as the HP-945 and HP-c916. The 945, for example, is equipped with an impressive 8x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom, providing a maximum magnification of 56x. More importantly, this HP digital camera benefits from adaptive lighting technology, allowing it to capture images that are closer to what the human eye naturally sees.