Until last week, I was happily using a first generation iPhone. Sure the network and software was a bit slow, but I’m from a generation that cut our teeth on dial-up modems and BBS’s (EEEEEEEE-CHHHCHHCHHHCGHGHGH). Who cares if it takes a few extra seconds to load BoingBoing while riding on the bus?

However, there was one feature in particular, that I was looking forward to: the new camera(s). I never expected how much I would use a cell phone camera. And while the convenience of the first generation camera was great, the photos always came out fuzzy and grainy. Even worse, there was no way to get up close when needed.

Introducing the new camera

With awesome macro!

 
Video

How about macro video?

When uploaded directly from the phone it is compressed a bit:

Here is a comparison of the two: