Purists will appreciate that the original Incredible's red accents have returned, which are evident on the front speaker grille, the power button and camera pod.
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But I found the sheer size of the Note undercuts its convenience as a camera and there's no dedicated camera button or quick way to launch the camera when the screen is locked, as there is on some other phones.
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Additionally, the new smartphone is equipped with dedicated camera button for easy access to the 5-megapixel camera with LED flash so you never miss a photo opportunity, even if the phone is locked.
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The Menu button is gone and there's no physical camera button this time around, either, but the volume buttons can be used as such if you don't feel like tapping on the screen.
There's a 3.5mm headphone jack next to the power button and micro-USB port, a dedicated camera button and volume rockers on the side, and just below the screen there's the familiar Android menu, home screen, and back buttons.
Designed to help users learn about the cameras' features and how to use them on the spot, the "In-Camera Guide" is accessible from the menu button on the camera and allows users to easily search by purpose or keyword for functions they seek.
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There's also a dedicated camera button just beneath this, leaving the other side free of distractions.
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There's also physical camera button to ensure you don't miss any of your underwater adventures.
Xperia ion packs a 12-megapixel Fast Capture camera and quick launch feature with a dedicated camera button.
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Additionally, the RAZR i gets treated to a physical camera button, something that was left off the RAZR M.
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It's also a shame that making the Xperia Z waterproof has also meant bidding farewell to the physical camera button.
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Outfitted with an easy-to-access button, the camera enables users to switch from normal photo mode to snow or underwater mode, even with gloves on.
The convenient Satechi BT Media Remote has a remote camera shutter button so users can take photos without leaving themselves out of the camera.
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The right side houses a volume switch and a physical camera button -- these were a bit plasticky, but has a nice matte finish.
Along the right edge, there's still a hard camera button -- and all the buttons seem to have more give than last year's Nokia devices.
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We discussed the extremely narrow display bezel, striking RGB notification ring around the home button, recessed camera lens and IR blaster (for the QRemote functionality).
You can expect an FM radio inside, while the Windows Phone staple, a two-stage camera button, is also reliably housed along the right edge with the volume rocker.
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The two-stage camera button is a little over-sensitive -- the phone often took pictures when we only wanted to focus, which is frustrating when you're trying to grab those spur-of-the-moment shots.
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The volume rocker and dedicated camera button are positioned along the unit's right side, with the power button and 3.5mm jack up top and a lone port for microUSB at the base.
There is also a continuous mode, which will take a sequence of nine shots -- it took us a while to figure out that you've got to hold down the camera button to get it snapping.
The only other noticeable breaks from the flush metal housing are a curious division surrounding the side-mounted dedicated hardware keys (power, volume rocker and camera button) and a flimsy flap on the opposite edge that hides ports for micro-HDMI and micro-USB.
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Packed with advanced imaging technology, the HTC TITAN II features a 16-megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, red eye reduction, image stabilization, a backside-illuminated sensor and a physical camera button, offering a viable replacement for digital point-and-shoot cameras.
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These are 3-second videos that are captured by shifting the camera capture button to Zoe.
There is an options button to access alternate camera or microphone sources (if applicable).
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Speaking of which, we were delighted by the fact that both phones feature a dedicated camera shutter button.
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Once you've lined up the shot you want, a tap on the circular on-screen button will fire the camera.
Users can even hit a "help" button and ask the camera's advice as to how a particular image could be improved.
By simply selecting 3D Photo from the shooting mode, pressing the shutter button and sliding the camera horizontally, a 3D photo is created.
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Meanwhile, the controller screen showed a map of the area, a button to change the lighting, a button to change the camera angle, and game details like health level.
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