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Testing new phone's camera

osideterry

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My cell phone I've had since 2006 died last week, so I was forced to upgrade. I prefer doing all my internet stuff on my laptop, so i really didn't want the added expense of a data plan. So my goal was to get the cheapest phone with AT&T that had the best camera, and no data plan. It came down to a Sony Ericsson model that has a 3.2 megapixel camera, and it was free withe the plan.

I needed to drop my wife off at SD Airport this morning, and decided to try my new "camera" out on the grove of Jubaea at Mission Bay. I know everyone's seen these a bunch already, so yawn if you have to.

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Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

osideterry Grand Master

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I reduced the images to 50% for posting here. There are some soft spots near the edges, but for a free phone I'm impressed.

It also means I have no excuse for not getting a photo of an interesting palm when I'm driving around.

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Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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You and your phone have passed the test.

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

DoomsDave Grand Master

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Great Phone!

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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edric Grand Master

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Wow! I'm impressed, like Dave said, great camera for a phone, nice shots, Ed

MOSQUITO LAGOON

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freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Looks great Terry.

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

Kailua_Krish Veteran

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This may be a stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyways, do Jubaeas keep their fronds in a 180 orientation? Or do the leaflets come off in a V shape like butia?

-Krishna

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Kailua, Oahu HI. Near the beach but dry!

Still have a garden in Zone 9a Inland North Central Florida (Ocala)

osideterry Grand Master

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This may be a stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyways, do Jubaeas keep their fronds in a 180 orientation? Or do the leaflets come off in a V shape like butia?

-Krishna

They are fairlly flat, but most have a gentle curve, similar to a Canary Island Date Palm. But some (like second photo) are very upright, like Butia "strictor".

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

Walter John Grand Master

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Nice pic by the way (ripe for mad captions), you've done good on the phone purchase Terry.

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Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

osideterry Grand Master

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Nice pic by the way (ripe for mad captions), you've done good on the phone purchase Terry.

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Wal - I chose the tallest one around, followed it's shadow to the "top" then turned around. Here's another tall one I didn't include before because it was too similar.

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Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

paulgila Grand Master

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looks pretty good,terry. nice to see ya here more often again :)

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Kris Grand Master

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Dear Terry :)

Nice camera & beautiful visuals...:greenthumb:

Thanks & Love,

kris :)

love conquers all..

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Mark Heath Veteran

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Nice camera work Terry and a nice camera too!! My phone had average pic capability but because i keep it in my pocket it now is blury. It's too bad, i had a nice pic and i can't enjoy it! Here is the last pic and will be the last pic due to a scratched up lens.

Cocoa Beach Florida.

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Orlando, Florida

zone 9b

The Pollen Poacher!!

GO DOLPHINS!!

GO GATORS!!!

 

Palms, Sex, Money and horsepower,,,, you may have more than you can handle,,

but too much is never enough!!

osideterry Grand Master

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Nice camera work Terry and a nice camera too!! My phone had average pic capability but because i keep it in my pocket it now is blury. It's too bad, i had a nice pic and i can't enjoy it! Here is the last pic and will be the last pic due to a scratched up lens.

Cocoa Beach Florida.

My imagination is taking over where image detail is lost. That said, man do I wish you had a better camera phone.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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