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is it possible (to use the K800 flash as a torch?) |
taniame
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On 2006-07-11 23:03:52, dreamfish wrote:
I thought they were using the term 'flash' as a gimmick but it really IS a flash. I have a sony cybershot camera and its exactly the same.
Those who want a torch, take a photo of a white piece of paper and use that!
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LOL, nice one man
But i think maxing your brightness will be more than enough already
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jcwhite_uk
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On 2006-07-11 21:36:28, Drew22 wrote:
I dont think there would be a problem with the xenon light burning up as this is what most top of the range cars now have. Or am I completely off the mark?
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This works in a diffrent way to xenon car headlights. It works in the same way as a strobe light. It charges up a high voltage in a large capacitor and then releases it all in one go making a very bright light.
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max_wedge
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On 2006-07-11 18:10:25, PowerLee wrote:
What a bummer, Another reason ill keep my K750I then.
Sony Ericsson have done it again, Lets hope they put a torch feature on the K800I replacment, A couple of super bright white leds aint gonna cost much.
The torch is bloody handy, Ive used it loads of times.
Also how do you shoot video in the dark if the K800I only has a flash?
I know shooting video isnt a K800I strong point, Seems this new phone is a let down.
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You've got W900, W810, W850 etc to choose from if you want a phone that doubles as a camera, but also has a torch. If you want a much better camera though you need a K800, and yes, it won't have some of the things standard on cheaper models. Video as mentioned is a disappointment, but it's also worth noting that quality video isn't usually part of a dedicated digital camera. They've squeezed 3G AND a 3.2MP camera into one device - I don't begrduge the lack of better video in the K800.
If you want better video, get the W900, it still has 2MP camera and bloody nice phone.
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rockygali
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with K750, the problem was it doesnt have much light coz it only uses led in shooting in the dark, thats why they made MXE-60...
and with K800, it has a builtin xenon, now the problem is that adorable LED we all scrutinizing about... hopefully theyll make an MXE-60-like add on to K800, this time not a xenon light but LED lights to act as a torch for videos... how bout that?
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max_wedge
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you can get a torch for the old connector. but it points down not out like you would need it for video.
The should make something - bloody good idea rocky 
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xan K
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this shows two things actually...
1. Nothing's perfect and you CAN'T have it all.
2. It's impossible to satisfy EVERYONE at once.
...or was it really three things... 
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QuickShare
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for professional thought, its impossible.. cause the name was Flash.. for my dumb thought, its possible by using the BestPic™ setting and shot it in the dark.. i hope the flash will keep flashing and surely u cant find anything from that cause it'll keep flashing  im not pretty sure it'll works but just give yourself a try |
mephisto2k
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BestPic doesn't allow use of the Flash |
Mstill
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As I've posted before and as dreamfish pointed out. Take a pic of something plain and white.
Especially if u do it in the dark to make the flash fire u get an extremely bright picture.
Just make sure its the last thing in the camera folder, then whenever u need ur torch:
Press top left button (above screen)
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Nebbs
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I've got a better idea for a torch...
...go buy a torch!!
Brilliant...problem sorted!!
And before you all start ranting about having to carry a torch around as well as a phone, why not get a mini maglite with the key ring attachment...Brilliant!!! When ever you go out you always need ya keys!!!
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mr_stoosh
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On 2006-07-12 13:32:22, Nebbs wrote:
I've got a better idea for a torch...
...go buy a torch!!
Brilliant...problem sorted!!
And before you all start ranting about having to carry a torch around as well as a phone, why not get a mini maglite with the key ring attachment...Brilliant!!! When ever you go out you always need ya keys!!!
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Exactly, you can't go wrong with a Mini Maglite, and you'll always have it with you when you're out and about...
That reminds me, i better go out and get a new one, I lost my Mini Maglite, when i misplaced my set of keys! lol!! |
max_wedge
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On 2006-07-12 13:32:22, Nebbs wrote:
I've got a better idea for a torch...
...go buy a torch!!
Brilliant...problem sorted!!
And before you all start ranting about having to carry a torch around as well as a phone, why not get a mini maglite with the key ring attachment...Brilliant!!! When ever you go out you always need ya keys!!!
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I had a even smaller light onmy keyring, but when the batt ran out I ended up just using the K750 light - it is very handy, plus never worry about batteries cause you keep the phone charged anyway.
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loomx63
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You can still sort of use a torch on the K800i, I do, when its dark, just slide the cover open and hold down focus and the bright orange focus led comes one, that works well as a torch for me... if there was some way to make it stay one i.e with software then, huzzah you have a torch |
BlacK Devil
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@ a little offtopic
does the flash turn on at every photo(lower light) or you can turn it off and take pictures without it(even in low light) ?
LE: cheers masseur
[ This Message was edited by: BlacK Devil on 2006-07-14 21:14 ] |
masseur
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you can turn the flash off if you don't want it, even in low light, just like on a normal camera
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Posted: 2006-07-11 23:07
