I think i'll wait to get more excited with other news about the iphone5, phone cameras don't really do it for me! I'd like to know storage, processor power and when it definitely going to be out and how much! 
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iPhone 5 to Have a Dual LED Flash?
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Obviously you didn't look at the frickin' Gatorade photo with the story because a few cms DO make a distinct difference.
Sorry, I must have been reading the MacRumors article that read "The advantage of a dual LED flash appears to be brighter and more expansive lighting for your photographs," or the original article that stated "As you can see, the results are more or less the same, the N96 shots just having more light in its pictures" and nowhere referenced anything about softer shadows.
Unless you're adding diffusion to these flashes, you're not getting softer light -- although you might be hiding the shadow behind the subject and adding fill to a side that otherwise might be shadow.
Back to reading the original articles in braille, I suppose!
Actually i did. I'd like to know 2 things: One, tell me how can you tell from a rubbish side by side photo on a rumors page how, if any you can difference between a more brightly lit bottle and one taken with 2 flashes? The 2 photos aren't even at the same distance from the subject!
Two, could you tell me how many years of photography experience you have before jumping on one of my post. You'd better have something to back yourself up with.
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As long as I can turn the flash off then that's fine by me. Given the choice, however, I'd much rather have a camera sensor with better low-light performance rather than an extra flash bulb that will make my pictures look terrible. A bit of fill-in flash is OK in bright conditions but I'd only use it in dark conditions in desperation.
I doubt it. The way Apple is sueing everybody, I can bet someone will yell out "we had dual LED flash b4 you did!" and sue Apple.
I am really curious to hear what your point and shoot camera is? Most pocketable point and shoot cameras also have difficulty in low light situations you describe. Their biggest benefit is having a true flash, zoom capabilities, and somewhat better focus ability. As far as actual per pixel image quality, they usually equal, or slightly edge out the iPhone 4, but you have to be at 100% crops to even see it.
I actually found my iPhone 4 camera to do as good, or better than my Canon SD780is, or my Nikon s710 in many situations. So good in fact, I stopped taking them with me all together.
Nokia N8.
Quite - see above.
There shouldn't be a need to any more, it's not like good camera technology in mobile phones doesn't exist - see above.
No need - see above.
If Nokia can do it why not Apple? It's frustrating and disappointing. It was finally on the basis of the camera that I didn't buy an original iPhone back in 2007 and went with a Nokia N95. The iPhone is only just now catching up with the N95 camera wise let alone the N8.
No I don't need a Symbian vs iOS discussion - yawn.
I just hope they fix the sensitivity.
I often find the flash going off on Auto when it shouldn't, often ruining a good picture.
I often find the flash going off on Auto when it shouldn't, often ruining a good picture.
Too bad, not on this forum
I must admit I do really like the N8, and if I didn't need 3rd party applications I use on a daily biases, I think I would have one.
But currently (for me), The N8 is a much better replacement for a Point and Shoot camera, than it is for a Smart Phone. Symbian is getting better, but still lacks the ecosystem of Android or iOS. With that, it simply isn't enough for me to switch just yet.
Flash/Camera together on other side?
Just wanted to throw this out there:
Anybody think that the camera and flash will both be moved to the opposite side of where they stand now due to the iOS 5 option of using the volume up button to take a picture? As it stands now, it is difficult to hold the phone sideways and snapping a shot without covering the lens unless you use both hands.
Just wanted to throw this out there:
Anybody think that the camera and flash will both be moved to the opposite side of where they stand now due to the iOS 5 option of using the volume up button to take a picture? As it stands now, it is difficult to hold the phone sideways and snapping a shot without covering the lens unless you use both hands.
Oh alright then
It's a pity Symbian is being abandoned by Nokia in favour of Windows phone (bleurgh) which is why it's even more disappointing that iPhone is still not an option.
The N8 is a great phone, for me at least, and it'll be quite a while before I replace it, so let's hope Apple focuses its efforts in the camera department for the iPhone 6 or 7.
Did you notice how more densely packed the pixels are in the dual-flash photo??
5 megapixel vs 8 megapixel camera.
Dual LED flash is not the same as a notification light, although that would be awesome too!
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If this phone is just a speed bump, it really will add fuel to the android fire. It cannot just be minor changes, if Apple truly wants to stay on pace with android- a completely refreshed phone every year is what will need to be done from here on. And given that it's taking longer this time around, maybe that means there might be some truth to that
If this phone is just a speed bump, it really will add fuel to the android fire. It cannot just be minor changes, if Apple truly wants to stay on pace with android- a completely refreshed phone every year is what will need to be done from here on. And given that it's taking longer this time around, maybe that means there might be some truth to that
This article is complete rubbish, for starters the nokia's come with Carl Zeiss optics, they have a higher MP rating. x2 LED's does not equal that image. Plus apple does all the horrible post processing to make the pics seem warmer.
P.S. love my N8 with Xenon flash
P.S. love my N8 with Xenon flash
This! Agree totally. Generally can't stand flash unless absolutely needed or on a DSLR with a flash diffuser!
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Hmmm... Unfortunately many people go out at night... When it's dark... Hence the need for flash... Any ideas?
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Hmmm... Unfortunately many people go out at night... When it's dark... Hence the need for flash... Any ideas?
