HTC Hero sample video
4,375 views · Published 19 November 2009 · 0:43 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Mobile Tech Podcast · 2009 · Science & Technology
Talk about déjà vu Sure, the HTC Hero features a 5 megapixel camera, but compared to the 3 megapixel camera on other HTC devices, its just more of the same! But Im not complaining if it aint broke, dont fix it :) Like the T-Mobile G1, the Magic, and the Touch Pro, the resulting pictures (slide show) are quite nice. Low-light performance is decent, and so is exposure, but colors are a bit muted, and I was expecting more detail from the increased resolution. Like the Touch Pro2 and the iPhone 3GS, the Hero camera supports touch-to-focus, but Id still prefer a dedicated two-stage camera button. The macro is very good, requiring no user intervention, but there is no flash. Video recording is extremely disappointing for a modern 5 megapixel camera. Resolution is limited to 352×288 pixels (CIF), and frame rate to about 15 fps. This is particularly unfortunate since the Hero provides initial auto-focus like the iPhone 3GS and Nokia N900. Heres a sample video. For more information, visit http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/pictures-taken-with-the-htc-hero/
