Camera
Activating the camera converts the internal LCD into the viewfinder;
also displaying available memory. Capturing photos from a vertical orientation,
the Motorola E815 is built with an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera; capable
of resolutions up to 1024 x 1280 px. But
photo quality can also be adjusted between QQVGA (120 x 160 px), QVGA (240
x 320 px), and VGA (480 x 640 px) as well.
With improved sharpness and clarity over the V710, even in low-light
conditions, the high-resolution allows users to take photos large enough
to make adequate prints; giving them the added ability of having a camera
at hand for impromptu moments.
Motorola has made getting into the shot easy as well. Closing the E815
in Camera Mode activates the external monitor as the viewfinder, allowing
users to see what's in frame before their eyes.
Moving closer to the action, pressing up and down on the navigational
keypad triggers the 4x zoom while left and right key presses adjust brightness
levels. Bundled with camera settings and effects, features include Effects
(Color, Black and White, Antique, and Negative), Contrast Adjustments, Self-Timer,
and Flash.
Limited only by the available memory, around 5 minutes of video can recorded
on the 40 MB internal storage; with even more on a TransFlash card. Encoded
in 3GPP codec (H.263 and AMR) format, the E815 takes advantage of MPEG-4
for delivery of video and audio. Video adjustment settings include Auto
Repeat, Timer, Video Length, Lighting Conditions, Recording Sound, and Status
Icons.
Basic Features
Sporting a more responsive OS compared the V710, the Motorola E815
features dual-band frequencies (800 / 1900 CDMA), making it compatible with
only Verizon Wireless. Unfortunately the Motorola E815 is all digital, so
consumers who rely heavily on analog should be wary.
Rating the E815's 1030 mAh Li-Ion battery at 4.67 hours of talk and 300
hours of standby times, these are under optimal conditions. Actual talk
and standby times are lower. Manufacturers and carriers often list talk
and standby time ratings with disclaimers about variable performance.
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