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From: Bruce on 18 Jun 2010 12:12
On Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:06:49 -0700 (PDT), ransley
<Mark_Ransley(a)Yahoo.com> wrote:
>On Jun 17, 10:02�pm, John Navas <jn...(a)navasgroup.com> wrote:
>> In all, the iPhone 4 offers a lot of photo and video power for the
>> average user�some may even find it enough to consider eschewing a
>> standalone point-and-shoot still camera or compact camcorder. Those with
>> more serious imaging needs won't be ditching a DSLR or 3-CCD video
>> camera anytime soon, but there are a few welcome improvements for casual
>> use. Judging from the samples Apple has provided so far, the improved
>> camera hardware looks like it will be a solid performer.
>>
>> MORE:
>> <http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/06/sizing-up-the-iphone-4-for-...>
>
>I would be suprised if its anywhere near camera quality to print large
>and exposure control will lack. its just a phone and Mp means nothing
>as to overall quality. Photos may look decent on the phone but it wont
>replace any decent camera.


However, it will be good enough for John Navas. Anything is.

From: DevilsPGD on 18 Jun 2010 12:37
In message
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ransley <Mark_Ransley(a)Yahoo.com> was claimed to have wrote:

>I would be suprised if its anywhere near camera quality to print large
>and exposure control will lack. its just a phone and Mp means nothing
>as to overall quality. Photos may look decent on the phone but it wont
>replace any decent camera.

In general (based on previous iPhones) I'd agree. However, given the
larger sensor, it sounds like Apple might have dropped more than $0.25
on the camera this time.
From: Grimly Curmudgeon on 18 Jun 2010 20:07
We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember John Navas <jncl1(a)navasgroup.com>
saying something like:

>In all, the iPhone 4 offers a lot of photo and video power for the
>average user—some may even find it enough to consider eschewing a
>standalone point-and-shoot still camera or compact camcorder. Those with
>more serious imaging needs won't be ditching a DSLR or 3-CCD video
>camera anytime soon, but there are a few welcome improvements for casual
>use. Judging from the samples Apple has provided so far, the improved
>camera hardware looks like it will be a solid performer.

Back Side Illumination, or as is known - ArseLight.
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