Camera Phone Reviews

3G reviews the BenQ-Siemens EF81, and finds it exceeds their expectations - always a good thing.

On the camera portion of the phone, they comment: "The lens is embedded into the hinge (nothing new there) but instead of rotating independently it moves with the hinge action. So when the phones opens it points toward you for video calling and when closed it’s ready to take a snap. You can only fire up the camera and its 5x digital zoom using the front fascia controls and although it seems quite restrictive, it’s pretty straightforward and lucid to use. It allows for an almost instant action and reduces the moving parts on the handset. Its only drawback is you can’t access the settings in this position; you will have to delve into the main menu first. The pictures themselves offer a consistent palette with alright focus throughout and good colour representation. Highlight can be overblown but overall the results are encouraging."

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