Camera

With camera phones all the rage these days, the RAZR V3 follows suit. As mentioned earlier, the camera lens is mounted above the external display. Users will be able to capture images at 3 resolution qualities: MMS (160 x 120 px), Medium (320 x 240 px), and High (640 x 480 px).

Get closer to the action with the V3's 4X digital zoom. Regrettably, the V3 doesn't use optical zoom, which is true zoom. Digital zoom merely enlarges by increasing picture size much like editing images on a PC. Photos taken with the RAZR V3's internal camera may not be high enough in resolution for quality photo prints.

Take self-portraits with ease with the RAZR V3's "Smart Key." Upon pressing it, the viewfinder switches from the internal to the external display, so users can watch the external viewfinder while aiming the camera lens.

Additionally, the RAZR V3 has a decent set of features bundled with the camera. Auto-Timed Capture allows users to take those large group shots. While image correction functions such as Lighting Conditions (Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor Home, Indoor Office, Night, etc.) and Exposure Correction gives users complete control of resulting pictures.

However, a drawback with V3 camera is the lack of image processing tools. Most phones on the market today have post-imaging filters such as artistic effects (Black and White, Sepia, Solarization, and Negative modes) or fun frames to border photos. Tools that allow creative photographers to add a touch of personality right on the phone.

Photos captured with the V3 are in JPEG format. Multimedia can be sent in text messages, as email attachments, or transferred to PC via Bluetooth connection or cable.

With a built-in camera, users will be able to take photos while on the move. All images are saved in the Picture Album where they can be viewed as a slideshow at a later time.

Basic Features

The Motorola RAZR V3 is a quad-band phone (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM), making it truly a world phone, compatible with GSM networks worldwide.

Additionally, the RAZR V3 comes with a 750 mAh Li-Ion battery that has maximum talk and standby times of 3.0 and 200 hours respectively under optimal conditions.

Internally, the V3 runs on virtually the same OS as previous models such as the V600. There were only slight changes in the top-down menu structure items. Common categories such as Personalize, Ring Styles, and Multimedia are present including familiar tools such as MotoMixer, Chat, and Datebook.

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