Camera Phone Reviews

CNET has a review of the LG Shine (KE970) and writes, "The 2.0 megapixel camera outshines (no pun intended) the Chocolate's shooter in many ways. You can take photos in a selection of resolutions, from full two megapixels (1,600x1,200 pixels) down to VGA and below (320x240 pixels). Other camera features include a self-timer, three quality modes, four color effects, an adjustable white-balance setting, a choice of shutter sounds, and a multi-shot mode (available only at the lowest resolutions). The Shine's camera also comes fully equipped with a self-portrait mirror and a flash. ... A Schneider Kreuznach lens and an efficient autofocus ensure this isn't your ordinary camera phone. Indeed, photo quality was quite good, with sharp colors, distinct object outlines, and vivid detail. The flash wasn't terribly effective but we were glad to have it anyway. Video quality was good but not great. Though the clips weren't as grainy as we've seen on other camera phones, we wouldn't want to use the Shine for our home movies. On the whole, the Shine's camera is a worthy effort but not quite as good as the fantastic 3.2-megapixel shooter on the Sony Ericsson K790a."

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