![Black Sony Ericsson C905](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3158797205_314ce0d59d.jpg)
The kind folks at Sony Ericsson have loaned me a Cyber-shot C905 to play with. This 8 megapixel phone was launched in Singapore late October last year. Here are some trial photos (the ones below). What do you think of them?
![Xin Wang Cafe at Siglap](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3159600924_102883e390.jpg)
We took it to Xin Wang Cafe at Siglap. Our first visit there, and it turned out to be fairly pleasant. Cosy, warm-lit and family-friendly.
![Hong Kong Iced Milk Tea](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3158767603_1b37122cb7.jpg)
We adore Hong Kong style iced milk tea. This one came in a rather small mug though, compared to other places which give you a huge glass.
![Borsch soup](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/3159600964_8e58c93537.jpg)
Hubby enjoyed this tomato-based soup which has diced carrot and celery.
![Fried four season beans with sambal belachan](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3158767091_c3dc14aaa7.jpg)
The other winner was the fried four season beans with sambal belachan. Richly umami with lots of dried prawns. Beans a little soggy but hubby didn't seem to mind that.
![Pork chops with fries](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/3159601166_eb9a4a61a1.jpg)
Pork chops with a truckload of fries, baked beans and a fried egg. Huge greasy platter, and hubby was in heaven.
![Fermented pork ramen](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3159601226_ccdbffccd9.jpg)
Dry ramen with "fermented pork". The name may put some people off but I think they use this fermented red beancurd or soybean paste to marinate the meat, which is then deep-fried. Not too bad.
![Panfried dumplings](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/3158767137_2990d63134.jpg)
Pan-fried dumplings filled with chives. The cameraphone allows several white balance modes which is somewhat helpful. I thought I could tweak some of the experimental shots with post-processing, but hmmm, can't seem to get it right.
![When I can't get the colour right, B&W is the way to go!](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3158766993_dce0f10ef6.jpg)
Sometimes, when you can't get the colours right, just toss 'em out. I quite like this photo of Nadine this way.
![Steamed radish cakes](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3159601096_9e5d03d42f.jpg)
Steamed radish cakes that were too smooth and soft for my liking.
![Har gau (shrimp dumplings)](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3159601264_a47bb71800.jpg)
Some har gau (shrimp dumplings) to round up the meal.
![Shots with children are a little harder as the C905 camera is a bit slow](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3158767339_531e4e5b12.jpg)
Still life is easy but fast-moving objects like rambunctious children are a challenge. The cameraphone seems a tad slow when capturing photos at the full 8-megapixel format. Maybe I should try it at a lower resolution and see.
These preliminary photos may not be an ideal representation. I'm still learning how to use the camera, which has a gabazillion features I have yet to fully grasp. Obviously no cameraphone will ever replace a DSLR, but I have to say, the quality of cameraphone photos sure has come a long way.
I still prefer the outputs from DSLR :)
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cheers :)
That is a nice smile of Nadine, guessed she has recovered (saw your comment that she wasn't well during X'mas)...
ReplyDeleteHow's Jolie, didn't see her picture?
Happy New Phone, I mean Year ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh, your camera phone works so much better than mine. My camera phone is hopeless.
Nice food buddy. Really delicious.
ReplyDeleteyour food really make drooling especially the sambla dishes! honestly I never take pix wt my camera phone all this years,maybe I dunno what I've miss:) I still prefere regular point and shot camera but DSLR is always welcome:)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely pic of Nadine in sepia tones. Very nice of Sony-E to loan you the cameraphone... technology improves everything, doesn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you and your family, dear!
for a camera phone, i think the output is pretty decent!
ReplyDeletekinda good pics for a camera phone. well, you are a good photographer, that's for sure.
ReplyDeletehappy new year, camemberu! ;)
Cameraphone are a bit slow to capture moments.
ReplyDeleteResolution looks good. You are pretty lucky to have Sony Ericsson to loan your this phone;)
MissyG: yeah, if only they can make DSLR as small, light and portable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, eggtoast!
Fen: Jolie's fine - she's the only one who didn't get the gastric virus, miraculously! Well, she was sleeping, so we didn't bring her out for this shoot.
K-man: heh, you are using the HTC right? it's a powar phone too!
Beachlover: yeah, nothing beats DSLR but it's quite the beast to lug around, especially when you have kids!
Kenny: thanks, couldn't agree more.
Southernoise: indeed! especially when compared to my old VGA-model! lol
Nic: Thanks! I have much to learn before I'm as good as you! :P
Mommysam: ah so. I haven't used cameraphones for a long time. No wonder. Yes, I count myself lucky.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Can the kind folks at Sony Ericsson loan me a Cyber-shot C905 to play as well? Afterall, I have been a loyal SE fan for the longest time ;)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, nice pics that you took ... i think it is really dependent on the skill of the photographer, more than the camera ;)
Great pics! I'm glad SE finally decided to do the right thing after your previous post on the C905 muahaha
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Jolie's okay :D
Happy new year and soon to be CNY!
Haha, that is very kind of you Keevy! I would lend you the C905 if I could!
ReplyDeleteBen-G: Wow, you really remember things! Happy CNY to you too!