(V7800) 5.2 mega pixel camera phone from ATI/Samsung

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 13:11

http://www.ati.com/buy/promotions/sa...800/index.html

Very interesting for me at the moment as I'm saving up for a digital SLR camera (EOS 350D) which will set me back at least Ã‚Â£500. If camera phones are catching up this fast, I might just wait to see what is available once I've got the cash to hand.

3x optical zoom is pretty good for a phone that size too.
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* before someone points it out, yes, I know it's only out in Korea so far.

Jules · 08-07-2005, 14:58

It is only in Korea so far

Have you got a link to the camera that you are after?

Ramrod · 08-07-2005, 15:06

Here
(scroll down a little)
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Samsung introduced its five megapixel SPH-V7800 camera phone that includes a 3X optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, auto focus, flash, white balance and ISO controls (see below), according to Telecoms Korea.

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The ISO can be adjusted from 50 to 800.

The TFT-LCD is QVGA can display 16 million colors, the article says.

The phone has numerous other high-end multimedia features including two stereo speakers and an audio signal amplifier. To top it off, the handset is coated with "bacteria-killing silver nano particles."

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 15:31

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Originally Posted by whyme38

It is only in Korea so far

Have you got a link to the camera that you are after?

Highlighted for Rammy's benefit

http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/prod...350d/index.asp

Ramrod · 08-07-2005, 15:34

**Chris** · 08-07-2005, 15:37

There is a lot more to digital photography than image resolution. You won't get the lens quality and exposure/aperture/focus control on a camera phone that you would expect on a SLR. If you're serious about your photos (and I guess you are if you're about to spend half a grand on kit), then don't waste your time with the kiddies' toy, get the SLR.

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Chris T

There is a lot more to digital photography than image resolution. You won't get the lens quality and exposure/aperture/focus control on a camera phone that you would expect on a SLR. If you're serious about your photos (and I guess you are if you're about to spend half a grand on kit), then don't waste your time with the kiddies' toy, get the SLR.

true, I'm not particularly tempted by this phone at all, just using it to highlight the fact that camera phones are rapidly improving

Jules · 08-07-2005, 16:02

That is a impressive camera Jon, is photography your hobby or do you do it for a living?

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 16:03

It's a hobby for now, I've got some photo's online if you're interested?

http://s1lv3r.deviantart.com/gallery/

Jules · 08-07-2005, 16:04

Yes please I love looking at pictures

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 16:05

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Originally Posted by whyme38

Yes please I love looking at pictures

I've added a link to the previous post

There are more than what you see on that page, the link for browsing through is at the bottom.

Jules · 08-07-2005, 16:13

Good pictures....I love the otter running one

Jon M · 08-07-2005, 16:15

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Originally Posted by whyme38

Good pictures....I love the otter running one

Thanks, that one is one of the first I ever took with our now broken Canon A10 .. it was only 1.3 megapixel.