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When it comes down to taking photos from your phone’s camera, it essentially comes down to 2 differing things; What can the phoneâs camera do? What can you do with the phoneâs camera?Â
1.  What can the phoneâs camera do?
Try to find out what the phoneâs camera technology potential is, its limitations, and if this camera phone is capable of taking the photo that you want. Fortunately, getting the answer to this problem is only a matter of finding out the specifications of the camera phone (and knowing their meaning naturally). Following are a couple of specs to know.  Â
-The Megapixels- What are the amount of megapixels the phone has?Â
-The Zoom- What form of zoom features can you use (is optical available)?
-The Lights- Can the phone make use of flash or any other form of light that it is able to make?
-The Adjustables- Figure out what options (such as white balance, EV, and a night mode) that the phone has.Â
Finding out about what these specs are is a big key for making acceptable photos with a phone.
2. What can you do with the phoneâs camera?
Before you can take decent pictures from your phone’s camera, it is important you know how to mix some standard skills for photographs on a typical camera with some particular techniques unique to taking photos using a camera phone. In ideal situations, a successful mix can lead to some surprisingly high quality pictures, however, it shouldn’t shock you too much if they still donât look as good as you thought it would. It still remains just a camera on a phone and therefore is limited in what it can do.
-Turn up the megapixels- For most of the camera phones, 2~3 MP (megapixels) are the most that you will be seeing. Take advantage of it! It may take up more space on your phone’s memory, but you will be getting a greater possibility for taking photos that are worthy of taking off the phone and perhaps even printing out. A point to make is that more megapixles donât necessarily give you better quality photos, but whenever a phone’s camera isn’t capable of shooting at bare minimum 1MP pictures, you honestly shouldnât think of using it for anything other than a few small spot photos which stay in the phone (due mostly to the fact that they are much too small to be printed out or displayed on a computer).
-Move as little as you can- When using a normal consumer camera, if you have a bit of movement it is not ideal but still not a big deal for beginning photographers. When using a camera phone however, any movement is exaggerated a whole lot more and will wind up giving you some truly ugly looking shots with just a small shake. attempt to stand as still as possible for a better chance of a worthwhile photo. Â
-Be close to the subject of the photo- A phone’s camera, for the most part, can not deal with multiple subjects from multiple distances. To take nicer quality pictures, try to get nearer to your subject so all of the camera’s focus will stay on it, which in turn will help the picture to be more focused.
-Don’t use digital zoom- Yup, don’t do it. Using digital zoom makes a photo come out looking pixilated, actually lower a shot’s resolution, and will most likely , in my opinion, ruin the picture every time. An optical zoom (when the phone has it) is ok to use when you need to use a zoom, but I still like getting nearer to a subject.
-Lighting makes a huge effect- To take usable photos with a standard camera, one of the most important variables to consider is the lighting. When using a camera phone this has an even larger effect. Having too much light or not enough light equals a bad photo. Best would be if you are located in an area that is well lighted. When impossible, then use the phone’s adjustable lighting settings (below).
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-Adjustable settings should be adjusted- Since you are going to be in situations when good lighting isn’t going to happen, it is a good time to know how to use a camera phone’s adjustable settings as a way to compensate for this. The two ones you need to know the most are EV and white balance, both of which will be useful when dealing with extremely bright or lower light situations. Also be, aware for a “night mode” setting included as well as being sure to use the any flash.
Gregory Mulford lives and works in Shenzhen, China, and has a deep interest in all things electronic.
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Posted by admin on Jun 1, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments
The new 8 megapixel camera phones market is starting to expand, the latest addition to this high specification category is the LG KC780 which is the manufacturers second camera focussed mobile phone release.
Joining the LG Renoir also known as the KC910 the new KC780 offers the same camera technology with a new widescreen display which is perfect for taking portrait pictures. The LG KC780 is is less expensive alternative to the Renoir but still packs a punch when it comes to camera features.
The 8.0 mgeapixel camera offers Face and Smile recognition, the KC780 makes it easy to shoot good picture sof people, after setting the menu to ‘face tracking’ the user can then half press the camera button to automatically focus on the face in front of it and then press again for the in-shot face focus. Then ‘Smile Detection’ kicks in and recognises the smile of the subject when the sides of their mouth go up at a certain angle!
The LG KC780 also features a smilke shot and beuaty mode, making every smile one to remember ‘Smile Shot’ takes it a step further by automatically taking the picture when the subject smiles without the user actually pressing the capture button! ‘Beauty Mode’ cleans up a picture by automatically removing blemishes and imperfections from the subjects face almost professionally editing the photos before they are even exposed!
Another new features that was first seen in the LG Cookie phone which is also known as the KP500 is M-Toy, a new way of gaimng that is similar to using a Nintendo Wii, users can simply move and tilt the LG KC780 to control game play on preloaded games such as Darts, Mazes and Fishing.
The KC780 is slightly slimmer than the LG Renoir aswell as being smaller overall in dimensions, the Renoir measures 14.5mm in depth and 107.8mm in overall height where as the KC780 is just 13.7mm by 105mm, the KC780 does not offer the touchscreen technology of ther Renoir however this is reflected in the overall price of the handset.
Despite the cheaper price tag LG have not held back offering the 8.0-megapixel camera with autofocus flash digital zoom and an image stabiliser. As if that was not enough the LG KC780 features a Schneider Kreuznach lens proving only the best will do! Photography enthusiasts will be impressed by the face recognition tracking which produces high quality photos that are sharp and clear, with the added bonus of recognizing the angle of people’s mouths and adjust focus for faces.
For times when a picture is not enough the LG KC780 has video recording capabilities for capturing DVD-resolution videos of every exciting moment. This means that movies captured will still look great when played back on the captivating 2.4-inch widescreen. Or when played back via the phone to a TV screen.
The KC780 is packed with the latest mobile phone technologies including; Smart Bluetooth Motion, Sensor Games and WAP 2.0 which allows access to emails and a range of information from the internet.
The LG KC780 also features 140 MB internal memory a built in MP3 player and FM radio for music on the go and is a quad band phone for use in over 120 different countries.
Initially released on Orange in hte UK it is expected that the new LG KC780 is to be launched on T-Mobile, O2 contract tariffs aswell as a Pay As You Go mobile phone and as a SIM Free device with no network or contract ties.
The new LG KC780 and LG Renoir are two of many new 8 megapixel camera phones to be released this year, for further information please visit our online mobile phones shop.
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Posted by admin on May 26, 2010 in Articles | 0 comments
Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days, right? And, of course, a camera is a must for capturing all of those memorable moments. Combine these two and what do you get? You would have a camera phone, which was first invented by the Sharp Corporation in 2000. With the rise in cellular phones and the convenience of a built-in camera, the two were bound to meet.
During its earliest years, the camera phone offered a smaller resolution of approximately 2 to 3 megapixels. While this is still very much common in the market place, there are now camera phones that feature 7 and 8 mexapixel resolution.
The invention of the camera phone has played a significant role in the detection and identification of criminals, the coverage of news and improved journalism technique. In addition, it simply provides a fun way for family and friends to communicate through pictures and share special moments that can only be captured on film, such as a child’s first steps or other memorable occurrence. As with anything, there are risks to coincide with the benefits. Inappropriate camera phone usage may include invasion of privacy, copyright violations and/or infringement, etc. An example of copyright infringement would be taking photographs at places where photography is prohibited, such as casinos, certain live performance events and other locations. For these reasons, some organizations have banned the use of camera phones altogether.
So, just what is the most popular use of the camera phone? According to one developer in the industry, the camera phone was designed with working professionals in mind. Individuals who are always on the go and spend a lot of time away from their families, due to work, may use a camera phone to trade images with their loved ones. The idea was designed to be simple so that even a child could operate the camera phone in order to trade photos with their mom, dad or other siblings. In an effort to make the photos as clear as possible, designers created the camera phone with the same mexapixel capabilities as a traditional digital camera.
Today, some camera phones even feature a video option, which allows the transmission of videos or help to connect video calls between parties. This feature connects the speakers through not only voice, but through live video as well. The idea here is to connect people who are apart in actuality, but wish to feel closer through the use of their camera phone’s live video capability.
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Posted by admin on Oct 23, 2009 in Articles | 0 comments
Adi Moga asked: What is the best camera phone? This is the question you ask yourself and the consultants in specialized stores when you have a considerable amount of money saved for buying the latest-generation handset equipped with built-in digital camera. Maybe you are one of the many customers who ask for this all-in-one high-end gadget that could save you time and some extra money that others spend on purchasing 2 separate devices – one designed for mobile phone calls and a second one for high-resolution pictures.
Yes, it is a smart choice to opt for a single unit integrating both functionalities, but that happens either when your resources are limited, or if you are not a professional photographer, because in case you need to capture artistic photos you’d surely ask for a separate shooting device.
These days technology has reached a high level of advancement and we can find almost everything we dream of, to make our life easier and more pleasant. There are several high-resolution digital camera modules integrated in cell phones, but the images just can’t reach the same level of clarity and overall quality of those created with professional cameras. To solve this problem, large manufacturers worldwide try to improve their technologies and enhance capabilities, so that this type of devices to accommodate with these days’ users’ requirements.
If yesterday we were impressed by new 5 megapixel capable cell phones, now he can look for the upcoming 8 megapixel models, promoted as the best camera phones that are about to reach stores worldwide.
We will discuss today about two of them that many of you are so anxious to get your hand on, and which will be available for purchasing by the end of this year. These are the Sony Ericsson C905 and Samsung i8510 aka the INNOV8.
Even if by taking a look at the C905 we see a stylish handset with a black sliding keypad and cool silver accents, inside it hides a powerful digital camera module of 8.1 megapixels with image stabilizer and Xenon flash, capable to take still images at a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.
In addition to these features plus the automatic focus, it balances the light and colors automatically using Smart Contrast technology, while the face detection capability focuses on people in the image.
By accessing the dedicated camera key you can shoot 9 pictures in one second to not miss any subtle movement of the subjects you focus on. At a later time you can keep only the best positions.
The digital zoom is of 16x and you have a red-eye reduction tool to minimize this unpleasant side effect when shooting with flash light in low light environments such as indoors with artificial light.
Sony Ericsson promises it is the best camera phone for blur-free perfect sharpened pictures.
In addition, you can use the video shooting mode for recording funny moments on the go at 30 frames per second. This feature also has stabilizer and video light enhancements, and after identifying the most appropriate images and videos you can share them on the web via Picture Blogging.
Now let’s move to the other top camera phone, which comes from Samsung and is known worldwide as the Samsung INNOV8, promoted in the United Kingdom under its model name – i8510.
This handset is a slider, like the Sony Ericsson C905, and comes in a sexy black design, with a very thin upper part and a keypad like the one encountered at the U600 model from the same company.
Its digital camera module is an 8MP capable with CMOS sensor, autofocus, image stabilizer, Dual Power LED light, and video recording capability at a speed of 30 frames per second. It supports auto-panorama shot and more than that, you can set it to detect the faces automatically, as well as smiles and blinks of people you want to record memories with. This way, the smart device will alert you if someone blinks, or will start shooting when the right smile is detected.
The Wide Dynamic Range technology filters the intense light coming from the back of the subjects and distinguishes between shapes, while with the Auto-Panorama Shot mode you’ll capture multiple pictures from the same 360-degree environment and stick them together to form a large panorama picture.
Both handsets described feature geo-tagging, an innovative technology that allows you to shoot images with metadata, consisting of location information, so at a later time to remember where were you while eating that tasty Thai Chicken food.
From all the mobile phones existent on the market that come with camera functionality, the two you had the chance to read about today have the highest resolution enabled, but as they are not yet available in stores we couldn’t test them and post some pictures to demonstrate their capabilities. Each of them are said to be the best camera phone. We will let you decide that.
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