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Those wanting a good handset with excellent photographic capabilities cannot go wrong with this particular phone.
There is something that I need to state right from the start: as a qualified photographer, I have a very particular view of what elements define a camera. The widely held belief that a decent resolution makes for a decent camera isn’t quite enough; the ‘optics’, or the way the lens works (for the layman), is as important. The bits of glass need to shift for the device to be a true camera. In other words, the lack of moving optics in a cellular telephone camera means that, while it is capable of taking pictures, it doesn’t ‘enter’ the world of ’real’ cameras. And so, when I read a statement that defines a phone as a real camera simply because it offers a very high resolution, my hackles start to rise.
On the other hand, purists are not the kind of people who leave space for change, and one should always be accepting of new ideas. Add to that the fact that the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot handset packs an impressive 8.1-megapixel punch, and it’s hard not to admit that this phone makes for a good alternative for those wanting to be able to take decent photographs with a mobile phone. And the pictures that this beauty takes are fantastic, despite those fixed bits of glass. The phone also offers number of functions usually reserved for high-end cameras, making it a powerful tool for those who don’t mind their phone and their camera being the same device.
While the C905 will certainly rely on its camera as a selling point (and it should, because the Cyber-shot partnership has produced the best quality mobile cameras the market has ever seen), it has a number of other features that make it attractive as a communication device as well. And that’s the point, isn’t it? Convergence is still a hot topic, a sought after ideal, and a consumer imperative.
The C905 is packed with features. Many of them are common in high-end phones these days, but a few of them are really special. The C905 doesn’t qualify as a business phone, quite frankly, but should rather be seen as a top-notch mobile communication and multimedia device. This view is supported by the inclusion of things like a media player, a radio receiver, YouTube services and video blogging. Additionally, the phone offers GPS software, motion-sensitive gaming (a real treat for racing games) and a bunch of other miscellaneous items that are useful and entertaining. The C905 connectivity bouquet includes WAP, aGPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
On the whole, it’s a very decent device. It’s a bit bulkier than some phones, weighing in at 136 grams, with a height of 104mm. This height increases slightly when the phone is opened, using a satisfyingly solid-feeling slide mechanism that delivers a beefy click whenever it is used. In fact, the whole phone feels pretty rugged. The camera lens is even protected by a metal slider… it’s the kind of phone that gives one the impression that it could be used as a hammer as well as a communicator, thanks to its solid build.
In terms of performance, things range from fair to good. The call clarity and speaker function are excellent, but the battery life could have been a little better – particularly when the camera is used regularly. Still, it will get you through a day for the most part, which is good enough, realistically. Those wanting a good handset with excellent photographic capabilities cannot go wrong with this particular phone. It carries a strong, reliable brand name, and offers a few features that make it impressive, wonderfully useful and generally fun.
There is something that I need to state right from the start: as a qualified photographer, I have a very particular view of what elements define a camera. The widely held belief that a decent resolution makes for a decent camera isn’t quite enough; the ‘optics’, or the way the lens works (for the layman), is as important. The bits of glass need to shift for the device to be a true camera. In other words, the lack of moving optics in a cellular telephone camera means that, while it is capable of taking pictures, it doesn’t ‘enter’ the world of ’real’ cameras. And so, when I read a statement that defines a phone as a real camera simply because it offers a very high resolution, my hackles start to rise.
On the other hand, purists are not the kind of people who leave space for change, and one should always be accepting of new ideas. Add to that the fact that the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot handset packs an impressive 8.1-megapixel punch, and it’s hard not to admit that this phone makes for a good alternative for those wanting to be able to take decent photographs with a mobile phone. And the pictures that this beauty takes are fantastic, despite those fixed bits of glass. The phone also offers number of functions usually reserved for high-end cameras, making it a powerful tool for those who don’t mind their phone and their camera being the same device.
While the C905 will certainly rely on its camera as a selling point (and it should, because the Cyber-shot partnership has produced the best quality mobile cameras the market has ever seen), it has a number of other features that make it attractive as a communication device as well. And that’s the point, isn’t it? Convergence is still a hot topic, a sought after ideal, and a consumer imperative.
The C905 is packed with features. Many of them are common in high-end phones these days, but a few of them are really special. The C905 doesn’t qualify as a business phone, quite frankly, but should rather be seen as a top-notch mobile communication and multimedia device. This view is supported by the inclusion of things like a media player, a radio receiver, YouTube services and video blogging. Additionally, the phone offers GPS software, motion-sensitive gaming (a real treat for racing games) and a bunch of other miscellaneous items that are useful and entertaining. The C905 connectivity bouquet includes WAP, aGPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
On the whole, it’s a very decent device. It’s a bit bulkier than some phones, weighing in at 136 grams, with a height of 104mm. This height increases slightly when the phone is opened, using a satisfyingly solid-feeling slide mechanism that delivers a beefy click whenever it is used. In fact, the whole phone feels pretty rugged. The camera lens is even protected by a metal slider… it’s the kind of phone that gives one the impression that it could be used as a hammer as well as a communicator, thanks to its solid build.
In terms of performance, things range from fair to good. The call clarity and speaker function are excellent, but the battery life could have been a little better – particularly when the camera is used regularly. Still, it will get you through a day for the most part, which is good enough, realistically. Those wanting a good handset with excellent photographic capabilities cannot go wrong with this particular phone. It carries a strong, reliable brand name, and offers a few features that make it impressive, wonderfully useful and generally fun.