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June 17, 2009 3:48 PM PDT

Getting snappy with the iPhone 3G S camera

by Kent German
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One of the new features on the iPhone 3G S is an upgraded camera with video recording. Not only did Apple increase the shooter's resolution to 3 megapixels, but also it added a nifty "Tap to Focus" feature. As you point the lens toward your subject and tap the display, the camera automatically focuses on that point and adjusts the white balance, color, contrast, and exposure accordingly.

In our tests, the Tap to Focus made a big difference, particularly with controlling the amount of light in a shot. Photos taken under most conditions were improved, but indoor shots without natural light looked about the same. Also, we didn't notice any change from the promised automatic macro setting. But enough of us talking; take a look at our iPhone 3G S camera slideshow to judge for yourself.

Kent German is a senior editor for cell phone reviews at CNET. When he's not testing the newest handsets on the market, he's blogging about cell phone news for Crave. In his On Call column, he answers reader questions and gives his take on the rapidly changing mobile industry. E-mail Kent.
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by Pacu102 June 17, 2009 7:07 PM PDT
the title says iPhone SG S...
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by Pacu102 June 17, 2009 7:14 PM PDT
btw I'm really bugged of seeing so much iPhone news in my RSS feed, "iPhone's camera this, iPhone tethering that" really, this one could just be included in the phone's review, as usual, no need to fanfarre...
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