Nokia 6600i Slide Camera
There are many different camera phones now available and as the technology matures, the basic standard that consumers expect becomes inevitably ever higher. Only a short time ago the norm was for 2 megapixel cameras, with 3.2 megapixel phones representing the high end of the market. Now the bar has been raised. 3.2 megapixel cameras are common and the most desirable mid-ranged handsets have to have 5 megapixels or more to grab the attention of the snap happy shopper. The Nokia 6600i Slide camera phone fits nicely into this niche, with a 5 megapixel camera and various other features which work to improve the overall performance of its all important photographic facet. Whether the 6600i Slide does enough to gain popularity remains to be seen.
With a 5 megapixel sensor you can capture images of 2592×1944 pixels, giving you plenty of highly defined pictures to use on your phone or to transfer to your PC. The camera itself has an 8x digital zoom function which will help to bring those far away objects that much closer. The Nokia 6600i Slide camera benefits from having a built in autofocus function. This means you will have the ability to point and shoot far or near objects without having to fiddle about with complex settings or relying on the compromise of a fixed focus that most other low cost camera phones offer.
If you are using the 6600i Slide in a darkened area there are two LEDs linked to form a single bright flash. LEDs are not as sought-after as Xenon flash solutions, but for the money the dual LEDs are as much as you could ask for. LEDs are still used on far more expensive models and do an admirable job of making light of a dark situation.
When it comes to viewing the photos you take with the Nokia 6600i Slide camera, you will benefit from the rich colour pallet available on its screen. With up to 16.7 million different visible hues on display you will really be able to determine the quality of the picture that you have taken. This high colour resolution also makes using the screen as a viewfinder a great deal easier and clearer.
The 6600i Slide is often bundled with a 1GB micro SD memory card for storing all of your pictures, although you can add in memory cards with up to 8GB of additional capacity if you want to expand the storage as far as it will go. There is plenty of room for hundreds of pictures on a basic card, so most will be happy with the phone as it comes, straight out of the box.
Where the Nokia 6600i Slide falls slightly flat is in its video capturing abilities. The basic QVGA resolution video can be captured at 30 frames per second, which is what you would expect given the low definition of the resultant video. However, the VGA video capture only operates at 15 fps. That is about half as fast as you would expect from a phone that is otherwise in possession of a decent photographic pedigree. With the popularisation of handheld digital video camcorders influencing most other mobile phones in this price bracket, it is surprising that Nokia has not improved the Nokia 6600i Slide Camera when it comes to recording video. If you are a frequent user of video sharing and streaming sites then this could put you off the 6600i Slide completely.
The Nokia 6600i Slide is a good stepping stone towards quality mobile photography. Although it is not perfect, there is enough functionality and technical wizardry to satisfy the average consumer.
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