First Videos and Photos Uploaded from iPhone 3G S?

[MacRumors]

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The first YouTube videos claimed to have been recorded by the iPhone 3G S have started to appear (http://www.ifun.de/content/view/5569/1/). The quality of the recording is, of course, also affected by YouTube's compression but should give a feel for what the device is capable of in casual usage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-50BAXhxHTU

A second video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU) has also appeared from the same uploader though this video appears to have been edited with music and multiple clips cut together. The aspect ratio is also different, raising some questions about the actual source of the video.

Meanwhile, iFun.de also posts some comparison shots (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifun/sets/72157619781903241/) between the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S cameras. The images depict the iPhone box in close-up, accentuating the improvement with the new iPhone's auto-focus camera.


http://images.macrumors.com/article/2009/06/17/093356-compare_500.jpg

Close-up iPhone box photos. Left: 3G (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifun/3635608598/in/set-72157619781903241/), Right: 3G S (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifun/3634800259/in/set-72157619781903241/)


Article Link: First Videos and Photos Uploaded from iPhone 3G S? (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/17/first-videos-and-photos-uploaded-from-iphone-3g-s/)

[TheSlush]

Looks like that new camera is pretty spiffy!

[iphones4evry1]

I'll definitely be waiting for you guys to post a better Youtube video. This isn't even an unboxing. haha. The "S" could be a sticker. Now what would be really cool is if some UPS guy filmed a pallet of iPhone 3G-Ss and said "Here they are!!!" :D

[jtgotsjets]

The blurriness in the first shot is clearly due to a smudged lens. Looks like someone dunked it in Vaseline first.

[iOrlando]

i cant see the videos...youtube is blocked here..... (no im not currently in Iran)

anyways how is the video quality???

[bondsbw]

It may not be the best video camera in the world, but it seems to be > youtube quality, which makes it just fine for the masses.

[dashiel]

i thought phil said the new boxes used 30% less material/space than the old ones. that looks identical to my 2g box - obviously withing the 3gs label

edit: looks like some countries get the larger, older box based on the size of the power adapter.

http://images.apple.com/environment/resources/pdf/iPhone-3G-Environmental-Report.pdf

http://images.apple.com/iphone/images/sspecs_box_20090608.jpg smaller box

[arn]

The blurriness in the first shot is clearly due to a smudged lens. Looks like someone dunked it in Vaseline first.

I kinda thought it looked particularly bad, but then I tried taking a photo with my iPhone 3G of a closeup box and it came out pretty blurred.

arn

[Badandy]

i cant see the videos...youtube is blocked here..... (no im not currently in Iran)

anyways how is the video quality???

Where are you and why is YouTube blocked?

Anyway, the video looks great. Not HD, for sure, but for the size of YouTube in default screen size, it's pretty damn clear. I'm impressed.

[jk000]

But I thought we were completely unsure of weather it was a video OF the iPhone 3G S (box) or a video FROM the iPhone 3G S.


Jack

[Ashyukun]

Where are you and why is YouTube blocked?

At a guess, I'd say at work like me. :P

[*LTD*]

I'm sure the video is just fine, as phones go.

[iphones4evry1]

i cant see the videos...youtube is blocked here..... (no im not currently in Iran)

anyways how is the video quality???

You are not missing anything. It's a 30 second video of just looking at an iPhone box that has an "S" after the iPhone 3G. That's all the video is. I hope you are safe. I would not want to be in ANY country that is filtering my internet content for me. :eek:

[dwd3885]

Where are you and why is YouTube blocked?

Anyway, the video looks great. Not HD, for sure, but for the size of YouTube in default screen size, it's pretty damn clear. I'm impressed.

blocked for me too..school districts..

[notnek]

is the 3G a brand new phone too?

it needs to be a brand new 3G camera compared to a brand new 3GS for an accurate comparison.

[mccldwll]

Bogus. My original iPhone camera takes much clearer pics than that.

[eastercat]

If the video is legit, then that's not bad for video taking. Of course, the real test will be how it performs in low light conditions.

[iphones4evry1]

I kinda thought it looked particularly bad, but then I tried taking a photo with my iPhone 3G of a closeup box and it came out pretty blurred.

arn

I think they might be snapshots from the HD video you posted yesterday:
http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/16/iphone-3g-s-shipments-to-arrive-early-video-of-iphone-3g-s/

[DipDog3]

Now all I have to do is wait for the 3G S to get here!

[Robbadore64]

Ummm, where is my 3.0 update? Pretty sure today is the 17th. I need to go to work.

And youtube is blocked at my work too (since that's the true subject of this thread :rolleyes: )

[Feng Shui]

Wow, that camera is a beast!

[Doju]

If the video is legit, then that's not bad for video taking. Of course, the real test will be how it performs in low light conditions.No... the real test was that. How it performs 90% of the time you need it. Night is a plus at best, being able to film in normal conditions means a hell of a lot more.

[dwd3885]

No... the real test was that. How it performs 90% of the time you need it. Night is a plus at best, being able to film in normal conditions means a hell of a lot more.

low light conditions? really? I'm sure it won't be great. You really think the iPhone camera will perform well in low light conditions? That shouldn't even be a test, it's a camera phone with no flash. It'll probably be crappy.

[fastbite]

If the video quality is 'acceptable' I may jump in and upgrade to S. I'm sure in a few days we'll be flooded with video samples.

[Compile 'em all]

At a guess, I'd say at work like me. :P

Well here is a screen grab from the video, should give you an idea :p
http://www.grabup.com/uploads/509aa1b4d9f82045f35b0b07ae957a98.png?direct

It looks very good imo

[Farfooz]

wow for the picture quality i really do see the difference, its so clear, even my 5MP camera doesnt get that quality, can't wait to upgrade in August...

[LinMac]

I kinda thought it looked particularly bad, but then I tried taking a photo with my iPhone 3G of a closeup box and it came out pretty blurred.

arn

Is that using the 2.2.x firmware or new 3.0 firmware? The new software clears up a considerable amount of blur (according to my testing) even on the iPhone 3G.

[sneeks]

The blurriness in the first shot is clearly due to a smudged lens. Looks like someone dunked it in Vaseline first.

I thought the same thing. It's not a great lens but it's certainly capable of far better photos than they have shown.

[guant]

I thought the same thing. It's not a great lens but it's certainly capable of far better photos than they have shown.

That video looks just as good as my 3g jailbroken

[WickedRabbit]

Seriously now, have we really resorted to taking video footage of a box and posting it online? Do people really masturbate to this much to this stuff? I'm just saying...

[guant]

Seriously now, have we really resorted to taking video footage of a box and posting it online? Do people really masturbate to this much to this stuff? I'm just saying...

LOL, thats great, i hear you though...

[dwd3885]

Seriously now, have we really resorted to taking video footage of a box and posting it online? Do people really masturbate to this much to this stuff? I'm just saying...

well, you're on the macrumors forums too, you tell us?

[FunkyTang]

I thought there was supposed to be less packaging?

[arn]

I thought there was supposed to be less packaging?

don't know about that but here's an unboxing video with similar packaging

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaevZrDRWTs

arn

[JBaker122586]

That video looks just as good as my 3g jailbroken

Lol. No.

[WestonHarvey1]

Looks good. I can't wait to start flooding YouTube with irrelevant videos I can't even get my friends to watch.

I predict this is going to cause the YouTube servers to virtually burst with billions of videos getting an average of 0 hits a day. Wouldn't be surprised if they implement some new kind of compression or down conversion for unpopular videos.

[alphajerk]

Check out his other video, it shows much more stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU&feature=channel

Also, with the addition of music, it makes me wonder if the video editing allows you to mix in a song from your iPod? That would be hot.

I like Pink Floyd, but I wish he would have chosen a different song, I just felt depressed while watching it. : ) Maybe some Katrina and the Waves would have been better.

EDIT: Never mind, I see he edited the movie with iMovie...

[iPhelim]

Seriously now, have we really resorted to taking video footage of a box and posting it online? Do people really masturbate to this much to this stuff? I'm just saying...

The purpose of the video was to illustrate the video quality capable on the 3G S, not the box itself, idiot.

That video looks just as good as my 3g jailbroken

...with some kind of ridiculous magnetic lens or something? My 3G certainly isn't capable of that, whichever video recording app I use.

[LilBabiNothing]

Ummm, where is my 3.0 update? Pretty sure today is the 17th. I need to go to work.

And youtube is blocked at my work too (since that's the true subject of this thread :rolleyes: )

3.0 update will be released this evening. (UK time)

[twoodcc]

camera looks nice

[nickXedge]

I got an idea for all the people who are going crazy about the video feature of the iPhone...

GO OUT AND BUY A CAMERA!

You all seem to forget that first and foremost, this device makes phone calls, even if Apple thinks it's a gaming device.

I saw someone's signature on here once said something to the effect of: "People who buy a phone based on the megapixel count are stupid."

In the end, don't get me wrong, I have an iPhone 3G and I enjoy all the added features it has. I do think it's cool and all, but a lot of people are putting way too much stock into the video feature. I'm waiting for the next iPhone because I'm not spending extra money ("early upgrade fee") for the slight upgrades, IMO. I can upgrade in January and I'll wait until June at that point.

[timotheezz]

Check out his other video, it shows much more stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU&feature=channel

Also, with the addition of music, it makes me wonder if the video editing allows you to mix in a song from your iPod? That would be hot.

I like Pink Floyd, but I wish he would have chosen a different song, I just felt depressed while watching it. : ) Maybe some Katrina and the Waves would have been better.

The 2nd video is clearly a different aspect ratio. It looks like it's 16:9, and the 3GS is "only" capable of 640x480 (4:3 aspect ratio).

I call fake on that 2nd one. Unless the person who took the video trimmed the top and bottom to make it 16:9.

On a more important note, why is it still Wednesday?? :p

[rockman2023]

I wonder what the recording limit will be (per recording) in terms of video length.

[WestonHarvey1]

I got an idea for all the people who are going crazy about the video feature of the iPhone...

GO OUT AND BUY A CAMERA!

You all seem to forget that first and foremost, this device makes phone calls, even if Apple thinks it's a gaming device.

I saw someone's signature on here once said something to the effect of: "People who buy a phone based on the megapixel count are stupid."

In the end, don't get me wrong, I have an iPhone 3G and I enjoy all the added features it has. I do think it's cool and all, but a lot of people are putting way too much stock into the video feature. I'm waiting for the next iPhone because I'm not spending extra money ("early upgrade fee") for the slight upgrades, IMO. I can upgrade in January and I'll wait until June at that point.

Just like a gun, the best camera is the one you have on you. I have a camera but I find that when I actually want to take a picture, I don't have it with me. I do have my iPhone. So, a better camera is always welcome.

[mathewr]

Check out his other video, it shows much more stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU&feature=channel

Also, with the addition of music, it makes me wonder if the video editing allows you to mix in a song from your iPod? That would be hot.

I like Pink Floyd, but I wish he would have chosen a different song, I just felt depressed while watching it. : ) Maybe some Katrina and the Waves would have been better.


that would be so redic cool.

[NinjaHERO]

We just need 3.0 to download and we can all have this video fun right?

[WestonHarvey1]

I wonder what the recording limit will be (per recording) in terms of video length.

I expect it to be limited only by the available storage. I haven't seen a point and shoot that had video recording length restrictions in years.

[Compile 'em all]

We just need 3.0 to download and we can all have this video fun right?

No.

3GS only :P

[tbealmear]

The pictures off of my 1st gen iPhone are terrible at best. No clarity and there is a pretty good haze around everything. Now, it is scuffed a tad, but still, its gawd-awful. When my 3GS comes in, I can't wait to take comparison pictures just to really see how much better it is.

I wont be using this thing to edit photos or anything, but it would be nice to have a camera that is at least decent enough that I can send a pic to someone else.

[nfl46]

AHHHH! I cannot wait to get my 3G S, I love the new camera and video!

This will be perfect for my new Xtube videos. I got tired of using my 3G jailbroken to do videos...quality wasn't as good. :D J/K! LOL!

[mudenza]

That looks pretty poor for a VGA quality recording. I really hope they fix that up with a future update.

[bbplayer5]

That looks pretty poor for a VGA quality recording. I really hope they fix that up with a future update.

Dude its a compressed YOUTUBE video... Thats amazing for a cell phone.

[iMacoo7]

Look at this video (From the same guy:Bluefirerulz)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU
It shows him using the 3GS while riding down the road and also doing some other filming. The quality is pretty spot on compared to some phone cameras with video recording. Also he records for over 2 minutes, so I guess there will not be a cap on how long you can record in any one session.

[MacVixen]

Look at this video (From the same guy:Bluefirerulz)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU
It shows him using the 3GS while riding down the road and also doing some other filming. The quality is pretty spot on compared to some phone cameras with video recording. Also he records for over 2 minutes, so I guess there will not be a cap on how long you can record in any one session.

No cap on video recording time is awesomeness. My other phones that were video capable limited me to 15 or 30 seconds. Hmmm..... I'll wait for the masses to get their new phone on Friday, but I'm thinking the early upgrade just might be worth it *to me* :D

[The Samurai]

Looks pretty sweet. Can't wait to get a hold of it myself. The video recording is a deal breaker for me.

[el3ktro]

I got an idea for all the people who are going crazy about the video feature of the iPhone...

GO OUT AND BUY A CAMERA!

Why should I? Why should I always carry a camera with me, together with my phone, just in the case something funny happens which I want to make a video of? I don't take videos usually, but if a situation occurs where I have to /want to take a video - I always have my iPhone with me anyway, so hey.

You all seem to forget that first and foremost, this device makes phone calls, even if Apple thinks it's a gaming device.

The times where cell phones where cell phones with some additional features are over since we have smart phones, especially the iPhone. The calling function is actually one of the least used functions on my iPhone. Yes, I do make phone calls, but even more I use it for surfing, e-mailing, organizing my life etc.

I saw someone's signature on here once said something to the effect of: "People who buy a phone based on the megapixel count are stupid."

And that's absolutely correct, but I'm still happy if photo and video quality improves.

[rburly]

If the iPhone on the left is a 3G, it has a Compass too. I thought that was only on the 3G S. :confused:

[Chrops]

It's legit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbb0W5n3OY&feature=channel_page

I asked "bluefirerulz", the guy that uploaded the videos to youtube, for a non-youtube sample, and he linked me this:
http://rs480.rapidshare.com/files/245564144/IMG_0017.MOV

[jaw04005]

I'll withhold judgement until I get my 3G S on Friday. However, I do hope they add image stabilization in the next revision.

I'm actually surprised that Canon, Kodak or Nikon didn't come up with the "touch to focus" feature first. It looks likes a super easy way to control depth of field perfect for consumer cameras.

[esquared]

There was nothing in that video to prove it's a 3Gs. The box looked like it was from a 1st gen iPhone, we're being played.

[justflie]

I'll withhold judgement until I get my 3G S on Friday. However, I do hope they add image stabilization in the next revision.

I'm actually surprised that Canon, Kodak or Nikon didn't come up with the "touch to focus" feature first. It looks likes a super easy way to control depth of field perfect for consumer cameras.

It was on a Sony Handycam that I owned about 4 or 5 years ago. Granted, that's a video camera, but it's been done before. The Handycam's LCD was touch sensitive and I could tell it where I wanted it to focus by touching the screen, just like the iPhone.

[WestonHarvey1]

And that's absolutely correct, but I'm still happy if photo and video quality improves.

The iPhone is basically the first "convergence" device that doesn't suck. I also rarely use mine for calls, compared to the other things I use it for. We've got edit and share capabilities now right from the phone, so making the camera as good as it can be really is important.

And now that augmented reality is going to really take off now that there's a magnetometer, the camera is our "augmented eyes", and the higher resolution the better.

[el3ktro]

There was nothing in that video to prove it's a 3Gs. The box looked like it was from a 1st gen iPhone, we're being played.

There are several reports that the iPhone 3GS comes in different package sizes, depending on how large the power adaptor for the respective country is. For example, the German power adaptor is larger than the US power adaptor, so the German iPhone 3GS comes in a larger packaging. The linked video is from a guy in Switzerland, and they use the same power adaptor as in Germany.

[DotComCTO]

I got an idea for all the people who are going crazy about the video feature of the iPhone...

GO OUT AND BUY A CAMERA!

[...snip...]


While I do agree with some of what you're saying, I don't always have my big DSLR with me, and even carrying multiple devices (e.g., iPhone + some compact camera) is not always realistic. So, a device that has the camera and video features are important to me. Unfortunately the camera in my first gen iPhone isn't all that great, so I almost never use it. I'm hoping that the camera in the 3GS is much better - though the lack of a flash is annoying. In addition, I am hoping that the video quality is at least as good as the original Mino Flip (not the HD, of course). The video specs on the 3GS match those of the original Flip. If so, that's also a big help for those times when I really want to record something spontaneous that my son is doing. Do I expect the 3GS to replace my DSLR and video cameras? Absolutely not. Do I want acceptable/usable quality? Definitely. I don't think that's a lot to ask for in a high end device.

:cool:

--DotComCTO

[Feng Shui]

Oi, found an unboxing video right: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELm1BKvXrms

Edit: looks like the anti-oil screen is still a fingerprint magnet.

Edit 2: NVM, that's the plastic warp on the screen.

[el3ktro]

It's legit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbb0W5n3OY&feature=channel_page

I asked "bluefirerulz", the guy that uploaded the videos to youtube, for a non-youtube sample, and he linked me this:
http://rs480.rapidshare.com/files/245564144/IMG_0017.MOV

The RapidShare download limit has been reached. Would you be able to upload this to my iDisk at public.me.com/riedrich?

[slffl]

Seriously now, have we really resorted to taking video footage of a box and posting it online? Do people really masturbate to this much to this stuff? I'm just saying...

It's not what's in the video, it's that it's being shot with the 3GS!

[overcast]

If the iPhone on the left is a 3G, it has a Compass too. I thought that was only on the 3G S. :confused:
Oh for god sakes, it's a PICTURE OF THE BOX. Left is taken with 3G, Right is taken with 3GS. :confused::rolleyes::confused::rolleyes:

[locust76]

Dude its a compressed YOUTUBE video... Thats amazing for a cell phone.

No, that's not amazing. Amazing for a cell phone video would be a video where you could make out objects in the frame, as opposed to a blurry mess of pixels. This video is godly for a cell phone.

Which means either:

1) The camera in the 3GS is a superior piece of hardware in comparison to every other cell phone camera out there

or

2) This guy is pulling some kind of a hoax.

Without actual proof that it was from a 3GS, I'm going to have to go with option 2, esp. since he conveniently removed the sound.

However, you CAN tell that whatever camera was used to make this video has a CMOS sensor and not a CCD (you can tell by pausing the video when he's pointing the cam out the window of a moving car. The light poles seem to be warped from top to bottom, indicating the imaging sensor is capturing progressively from top to bottom over a relatively long period of time)

[Chrops]

The RapidShare download limit has been reached. Would you be able to upload this to my iDisk at public.me.com/riedrich?

Uploading as we speak :)

[el3ktro]

Uploading as we speak :)

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)

To everyone: Chrops was so nice to upload the original video file to my iDisk. It shows part of the video which is linked in this post, but not the compressed YouTube file, but the original one. If this is legit, the video quality is pretty cool.

Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

[eme jota ce]

Uploading as we speak :)

Thanks for sharing (both of you.)

[aebrett]

No, that's not amazing. Amazing for a cell phone video would be a video where you could make out objects in the frame, as opposed to a blurry mess of pixels. This video is godly for a cell phone.

Which means either:

1) The camera in the 3GS is a superior piece of hardware in comparison to every other cell phone camera out there

or

2) This guy is pulling some kind of a hoax.

Without actual proof that it was from a 3GS, I'm going to have to go with option 2, esp. since he conveniently removed the sound.

However, you CAN tell that whatever camera was used to make this video has a CMOS sensor and not a CCD (you can tell by pausing the video when he's pointing the cam out the window of a moving car. The light poles seem to be warped from top to bottom, indicating the imaging sensor is capturing progressively from top to bottom over a relatively long period of time)

He's since uploaded a third video showing him using the 3GS whilst filming, so this isn't a hoax: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbb0W5n3OY

[mworts]

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)

To everyone: Chrops was so nice to upload the original video file to my iDisk. It shows part of the video which is linked in this post, but not the compressed YouTube file, but the original one. If this is legit, the video quality is pretty cool.

Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

Wow! that is great quality! And it compensates for lighting changes very quickly... (Watch as the camera points toward the shadows on the ground)
Awesome!!

[el3ktro]

Wow! that is great quality! And it compensates for lighting changes very quickly... (Watch as the camera points toward the shadows on the ground)
Awesome!!

Yeah the lighting adjustment ist cool, even m PowerShot doesn't do this (okay, it's an older model) but this was one of my mayor complaints about it. I'm now really lookingforward to shot a few videos at our next party :-D

[newyorksole]

I can't wait until Friday morning.

[The Samurai]

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)

To everyone: Chrops was so nice to upload the original video file to my iDisk. It shows part of the video which is linked in this post, but not the compressed YouTube file, but the original one. If this is legit, the video quality is pretty cool.

Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

Wow, that is feckin amazing.

[randfee2]

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)
...
Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

definitely... very nice!!! Quite a bit better than i expected!

[tbealmear]

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)

To everyone: Chrops was so nice to upload the original video file to my iDisk. It shows part of the video which is linked in this post, but not the compressed YouTube file, but the original one. If this is legit, the video quality is pretty cool.

Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

I really hope its legit, cause that is friggen awesome!!

[timp123]

definitely... very nice!!! Quite a bit better than i expected!

Agreed, pretty sure this quality along with the ease of uploading videos will make youtube explode. (If this is real, that is)

[m4rc]

Thats pretty impressive. Sure its not incredible quality and you can get better with a small dedicated camcorder, but I don't have a camcorder on me at all times, I do have my iPhone on me whenever I'm out, and I take a lot of pics. I never used to take pics, even when I had a reasonable camera phone, it was a hassle to take them and then to get them from the phone to the computer, with the iPhone though I take at least 3 or 4 pics a day, just random pics of the kids and my family, its so nice to have a record of them growing up and I now don't have gaps in the pictures where I haven't taken a pic for a few months and they have grown up loads.

I would love to be able to video them more, but getting the camcorder out is always a hassle, its never charged and I can never find a tape when I need one, and then I don't really watch it back much as again its all just a hassle.

For pure convenience this is really good. I thought the quality would be poor at best, and mostly unusable, but not the vids I have seen look great. I wasn't going to bother upgrading as I'm happy with my 3G and os 3.0 will make it even better, I was thinking next year would bring lots of upgrades that would make the change worthwhile, but seeing these, I'm really tempted now!

[randfee2]

I really hope its legit, cause that is friggen awesome!!

Agreed, pretty sure this quality along with the ease of uploading videos will make youtube explode. (If this is real, that is)

guys, this is the real deal!!! I bet my ass on it! The guy HAS the new iPhone (proven by "mirror video").... so no reason not believe him!

[rush0]

you guys think you'll be able to record a 32gb video lol ??

[ryantcollier]

With respect to the second video, it's quite easy to crop a 4:3 video and make it appear to be 16:9. It's very likely that the editor just didn't include the letterbox portion when he (or she) uploaded the video - this is smart as you inherently create a smaller file by excluding the letterbox (black bars).

Motion picture films are cropped all the time, as 35mm motion picture film actually captures more image than is projected (in a 1.65 aspect ratio, anamorphic 2.35 is a different beast entirely).

In all likelihood, both YT videos are legit. :)

On the downside, you're more likely to be told to leave your iPhone behind around security-sensitive areas due to the cameras function(s). I never minded checking my Razr in, but I'd be more cautious about checking my iPhone.

[anubis]

Confused by the number of "negative" ratings for this thread. I guess people are just upset that their soon-to-be-obsolete iPhone 3G has a crappy camera compared to the new iPhone 3GS and they don't qualify for subsidized pricing yet, so they'll rate the thread negative and go on and on about how the 3G camera was covered in vaseline, etc

[imacdaddy]

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)

To everyone: Chrops was so nice to upload the original video file to my iDisk. It shows part of the video which is linked in this post, but not the compressed YouTube file, but the original one. If this is legit, the video quality is pretty cool.

Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

Wow, if this is real, I'm really impressed with the quality. Sure beats my 12MP FujiFilm F100fd digicam which also does 640x480 at 30fps. The exposure shift is fast on the 3Gs.

[siksik6]

Thanks for the posts guys. If that rapidshare link is the real deal, i'll be a very happy bunny :)

[ItsGavinC]

There was nothing in that video to prove it's a 3Gs. The box looked like it was from a 1st gen iPhone, we're being played.

So if he took a video of a cat you would say that it couldn't possibly be recorded using a 3G S because it's a video of a cat!?!

[rhaleuk]

Uploading as we speak :)

Just viewed this uncompressed file. Its 640x480 30pfs so that at least matches the spec of the iPhone.

[Captain Magic]

The guy who made that video took it in Switzerland... And we're only getting them on Friday (the Swisscom shop rang and told me that my reserved 3 GS is confirmed for Friday) wonder how he got that...

[Mr.Shin]

This video is taken from Iphone 3GS...

Check this out..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU&feature=channel_page

[randfee2]

yes, we've all seen it... its been linked at least 5 times now! :)

[Capoc]

I'd save these comparisons until some photos are taken with 3.0 software as a comparison, since the GS ships with 3.0 installed.

[t0mat0]

Wow, it looks really impressive without the YouTube compression added :-)

To everyone: Chrops was so nice to upload the original video file to my iDisk. It shows part of the video which is linked in this post, but not the compressed YouTube file, but the original one. If this is legit, the video quality is pretty cool.

Here's the file: http://files.me.com/riedrich/kjqtpo (11 MB).

Looks great watching that on an iPhone! Much better comparatively than a fair few phones on the market. I think Apple was basically hamstrung by Omnivision not having a sensor above 3Mpixels. As soon as they have a higher one with the same associated features, it'll head into the 4th gen iPhone

[The General]

I'd save these comparisons until some photos are taken with 3.0 software as a comparison, since the GS ships with 3.0 installed.

3.0 is not going to make the iPhone and iPhone 3G take better pictures.

[duky]

3.0 is not going to make the iPhone and iPhone 3G take better pictures.

It was already confirmed that photos taken with 3.0 firmware are better than 2.x

[droopy1592]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbb0W5n3OY&feature=channel

mirror vid to prove it

[BulkHedd]

I got an idea for all the people who are going crazy about the video feature of the iPhone...

GO OUT AND BUY A CAMERA!

You all seem to forget that first and foremost, this device makes phone calls, even if Apple thinks it's a gaming device.

I saw someone's signature on here once said something to the effect of: "People who buy a phone based on the megapixel count are stupid."

In the end, don't get me wrong, I have an iPhone 3G and I enjoy all the added features it has. I do think it's cool and all, but a lot of people are putting way too much stock into the video feature. I'm waiting for the next iPhone because I'm not spending extra money ("early upgrade fee") for the slight upgrades, IMO. I can upgrade in January and I'll wait until June at that point.

First of all, like others have said, I don't always have my camera with me but I DO always have my iPhone with me.
Second, show me a camera that lets you take stills and videos, EDIT the videos, AND upload them straight to YouTube without having to be anywhere near a computer.

[spicoli]

Just like a gun, the best camera is the one you have on you. I have a camera but I find that when I actually want to take a picture, I don't have it with me. I do have my iPhone. So, a better camera is always welcome.

Amen Brutha.

[siksik6]

3.0 is not going to make the iPhone and iPhone 3G take better pictures.

Why not? Firmware can make all the difference - only up to a point obviously but it can make a huge difference.

[NinjaHERO]

No.

3GS only :P

Really? Bummer. I just assumed since Jail broken phones had video that the regular 3G was going to get it. I guess I need to read things more thoroughly. Thanks.

[randfee2]

To all the people that don't understand the purpose and potential of a cell-phone camera:



I have SLRs, i have point and shoots and I don't want to get rid of them!
When I want to take Pictures, I grab the gear that suits my need for image quality yet fits the weight limits of the trip.

Now, when I'm just LIVING, not walking around with my cameras and I see something that is worth taking a picture of, maybe not from an artistic perspective but from an informative one. Now, what do I have in my pockets? Right, a swiss army knife, my car keys, my wallet... AND.... my phone!

So, to give you an idea of what I've used my Sony ericcson K750/K800 included cameras for, BEFORE i got the iPhone 1:

poster with date/place of event
sheet with important information that I didn't want to xerox or keep
bills for warranty issues (if I don't have a pdf), taking a pic is WAY faster than scanning!
funny/rememberable situations/occasions that appear out of nowhere!
a car accident
a coupon code at some store


etc etc.

needed the coupon code 3 months later, do you think I want to carry a stupid piece of paper around in my wallet? Do you think I want to keep all kinds of stupid little copies? NOOOO

If you don't see the use of a proper phone camera, your imagination is VERY limited!!!

[droopy1592]

3.0 is not going to make the iPhone and iPhone 3G take better pictures.


O RLY?

http://gizmodo.com/5240665/iphone-30-firmware-taking-better-pictures-than-221

[siksik6]

To all the people that don't understand the purpose and potential of a cell-phone camera:



I have SLRs, i have point and shoots and I don't want to get rid of them!
When I want to take Pictures, I grab the gear that suits my need for image quality yet fits the weight limits of the trip.

Now, when I'm just LIVING, not walking around with my cameras and I see something that is worth taking a picture of, maybe not from an artistic perspective but from an informative one. Now, what do I have in my pockets? Right, a swiss army knife, my car keys, my wallet... AND.... my phone!

So, to give you an idea of what I've used my Sony ericcson K750/K800 included cameras for, BEFORE i got the iPhone 1:

poster with date/place of event
sheet with important information that I didn't want to xerox or keep
bills for warranty issues (if I don't have a pdf), taking a pic is WAY faster than scanning!
funny/rememberable situations/occasions that appear out of nowhere!
a car accident
a coupon code at some store


etc etc.

needed the coupon code 3 months later, do you think I want to carry a stupid piece of paper around in my wallet? Do you think I want to keep all kinds of stupid little copies? NOOOO

If you don't see the use of a proper phone camera, your imagination is VERY limited!!!

lol, feel better now? :)

I totally agree. It doesn't matter WHY people want them anyway. If people want them, manufacturers should provide them. Simple!

[randfee2]

lol, feel better now? :)


I do feel better because the new cam seems totally usable ... finally! I don't really care if others GET what to use it for :)

[siksik6]

I do feel better because the new cam seems totally usable ... finally! I don't really care if others GET what to use it for :)

Totally. why would you NOT want a good camera on your phone?!? :)

[timotheezz]

With respect to the second video, it's quite easy to crop a 4:3 video and make it appear to be 16:9. It's very likely that the editor just didn't include the letterbox portion when he (or she) uploaded the video - this is smart as you inherently create a smaller file by excluding the letterbox (black bars).
[...snip snip snip...]

I compared the quicktime file linked by el3ktro to the "iPhone 3Gs 2nd Video" YouTube video. Definitely cropped. Yes, I'm pretty bored at work and very much excited about moving on from my 1st Gen Aluminum Beauty.

I used MS Paint. Flame me!

http://tinyurl.com/ktheo2

[timotheezz]

double post don't know why

[janitorC7]

Check out his other video, it shows much more stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMx6aLGWVU&feature=channel

Also, with the addition of music, it makes me wonder if the video editing allows you to mix in a song from your iPod? That would be hot.

I like Pink Floyd, but I wish he would have chosen a different song, I just felt depressed while watching it. : ) Maybe some Katrina and the Waves would have been better.

EDIT: Never mind, I see he edited the movie with iMovie...


wait, so does the video camera only record video and not sound?

[siksik6]

Engadget FULL REVIEW UP NOW with SAMPLES!

[SolRayz]

No.

3GS only :P

I can't understand why apple would limit us 1st genners and those with the 3g when we are totally capable of producing videos with a jb.

I would even take lesser quality video over nothing.:confused: This is kind of a downer apple...

[iMacoo7]

The RapidShare download limit has been reached. Would you be able to upload this to my iDisk at public.me.com/riedrich?
Thats from the one video, same one just cut down

[jmorrison0722]

3.0 is up and ready to install...go get it.

[nikaru]

3G S shoot very good pictures and record incredible good quality video.
It's as good as the 5 megapixel cameraphones out there and for the the major part of the users it's more than enough. If you want better camera buy a separate one, because the purpose of the mobile cameras are limited to non professional usage. That's all.
I think 3G S is a great deal with this functionality and the people who disagree can buy the normal 3G, for a freaking low cost. There's is no other phone like the iPhone, this is something I hope everyone in this forum totally agree.

I hope to get one soon, here in Spain.

[DELLsFan]

You are not missing anything. It's a 30 second video of just looking at an iPhone box that has an "S" after the iPhone 3G. That's all the video is. I hope you are safe. I would not want to be in ANY country that is filtering my internet content for me. :eek:

:D

Really ... is this what we've become ... children of the corn-y?

[macrulesss]

I ordered my at the apple store last tuesday, a day after the iphone 3gs was announced,yet my order status still shows as "ready for shipment". Does anyone know if i will get it on Friday?....it sucks that some people that ordered after me have already received shipping information....

[iMaggot]

The video is not bad for a phone cam.

[YMI]

I cant wait to update to 3.0, but need the jailbreak to get released. Using a 2G iPhone in Australia (2G version not supported in Australia)
cant wait for jailbreak this update looks so awesome

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[gwang73]

Nice video capture from a phone... what an old-school keyboard though :)