What if the camera is not great? #surfacephone

[bulls96]

Would you still buy it?

Probably the biggest reason I kept using a Lumia was for its camera chops.

If the Surface phone doesn't have a great camera, it would give me serious pause about getting it.

 

[mtf1380]

@bulls96, I would definitely agree with you! Camera performance is 'WAY' important!

 

[camaroz1985]

I agree as well. Even if they are focusing on enterprise, if you expect someone to replace their phone with your device, you should provide at least a camera that is equal to what you have on iPhone or Pixel.

 

[Sedp23]

What if there is no surface phone

 

[etphoto]

I would be surprised (even though we are talking about MS) if MS made a device with lesser a camera then what they had in their Lumias.

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Correction: Lumias not Luminas :winktongue:

 

[mtf1380]

The first function of a mobile device is its communication duties (call out, receive calls, texting, and emails), its second duty is the camera function (IMO); and MS should be focusing on introducing a "far" superior camera/recorder... and NOTHING less than!!!! to put on their top-of-the-line unit.

The camera over apps, for me.

 

[bulls96]

Didn't msft fire some people from the imaging team few months back?

 

[Chintan Gohel]

Would you still buy it?

Probably the biggest reason I kept using a Lumia was for its camera chops.

If the Surface phone doesn't have a great camera, it would give me serious pause about getting it.

I loved the lumia devices because of the camera - I had the Lumia 1020

Now I have the lumia 540 and it's an average camera at best.

So if the next mobile offering from Microsoft doesn't have an excellent camera but is outrageously priced, I won't really be interested

The price has to reflect the internals - if the internals including the camera are of mediocre quality, then the price has to match too

 

[techiez]

Would you still buy it?

Probably the biggest reason I kept using a Lumia was for its camera chops.

If the Surface phone doesn't have a great camera, it would give me serious pause about getting it.

Many WP users were fans of Nokia camera Tech, I believe MS already let go of all that expertise, however it would be pity even the so called surface phone if ever there was one doesn't even match 950's camera, however I'm leaned towards MS releasing this device with an average camera.
And surely would drive away some users just due to this fact. I'm not convinced that all the ultramobile PC baloney will help such a device.

 

[fatclue_98]

What if there is no surface phone

If?

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[fatclue_98]

Many WP users were fans of Nokia camera Tech, I believe MS already let go of all that expertise, however it would be pity even the so called surface phone if ever there was one doesn't even match 950's camera, however I'm leaned towards MS releasing this device with an average camera.
And surely would drive away some users just due to this fact. I'm not convinced that all the ultramobile PC baloney will help such a device.

The "best" Windows phone, according to a WC article, is the Elite x3 and its camera is mediocre at best. Does that answer your question?

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[mtf1380]

The "best" Windows phone, according to a WC article, is the Elite x3 and its camera is mediocre at best. Does that answer your question?

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Yeah, BUT...

Most X3 users are ex-950/950XL users; and of those, 'most', if not all, have kept their 950/950XL for its camera. So yes, their are those whom will buy the biggest and best, but I have recently had the opportunity to trade my 2-yr old 950XL for a 'new' X3, an ddeclined the offer - only because I wouldn't of had the camera capabilities. Sure, I would have had more power; but, I would not have noticed the 'power', as much as I would have "missed" the camera

That's just me.

 

[nasznjoka]

quit dreaming.... there is no Surface $$$$t

 

[fatclue_98]

Yeah, BUT...

Most X3 users are ex-950/950XL users; and of those, 'most', if not all, have kept their 950/950XL for its camera. So yes, their are those whom will buy the biggest and best, but I have recently had the opportunity to trade my 2-yr old 950XL for a 'new' X3, an ddeclined the offer - only because I wouldn't of had the camera capabilities. Sure, I would have had more power; but, I would not have noticed the 'power', as much as I would have "missed" the camera

That's just me.

That makes two of us. That's why I'm having such a hard time deciding which phone to keep as my daily driver. This x3 has some serious things going for it but my Primo has a noticeably better camera and the display has a LOT better visibility in the sunlight. It's been a tough couple of weeks because while the Primo has very good battery life, the x3 is insane. Easily the best battery of any phone I've ever had including the S8+.

Look at the signatures on my posts and you'll see the incessant flip flopping between rigs. I "think" it's a good problem to have. Kind of like deciding who to start at QB, Marino or Manning. I'm a Dolphins fan, do NOT mention the guy in Boston.

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[techiez]

The "best" Windows phone, according to a WC article, is the Elite x3 and its camera is mediocre at best. Does that answer your question?

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and no wonder many fans refused to pick up an elite X3

 

[mtf1380]

and no wonder many fans refused to pick up an elite X3

Excellent point! I believe you are SOOOO! correct... a VERY important lesson to be learned! Are you paying attention Microsoft?

 

[mtf1380]

I'm a Dolphins fan, do NOT mention the guy in Boston. ??????

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You mean the greatest QB of all time? that guy?:wink:

 

[fatclue_98]

You mean the greatest QB of all time? that guy?:wink:

Yes, as a Miami guy I still hate Flutie. You were referring to him right?

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[mtf1380]

Sure... if it will make you feel better. LOL! :devil:

 

[bulls96]

I still think for any mobile device that replaces your phone, it needs to have a pretty good camera to succeed. Don't you guys think?