*OFFICIAL THREAD: Nokia N86 8MP

For the size of the device it is a fantastic screen. Incredibly sharp and vivid. I would trade the .2" and lcd of the N96 for the N86 oled in a heartbeat.
 
Depends on which WM phone you used. WinMo is a VERY resource-heavy OS but very capable once it's paired to the right hardware. On top of that, the ROMs can easily be flashed and reflashed to devices to help speed up the device which isn't possible with S60.
 
shewhowearsred said:
As requested, here's a pic in the same no-light conditions using the N86, zoomed in to get closer to the N82's non-wide angle framing. Except it looks like I zoomed in a little too much. Whoops. Can't get over how GREEN the pic is, though. Like someone said, it definitely pales in comparison to xenon flash, but it's not as bad as I thought LEDs would be.

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Thanks for your 1st impressions and photo examples from the N86. If its like the N85, you might want to try this setting to reduce/eliminate the greenish cast in your flash photos. A bit of a nuisance (unless you can make the setting 'permanent' for your flash shots) but set the 'white balance' setting to INCANDESCENT for your indoor flash shots... just remember to go back to auto for normal shots and or combinations of daylight and flash (like fill flash).

Let us know how this works on the N86. Your photo taken in total darkness should then look very similiar to the N82 xenon shot (just not as bright).

Seems like the color temp of the LED's is closer to incandescent than xenon flash.

Al
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Well I have been lurking. My N95 got stolen last spring. The replacement N85 was not great and then it had an untimely death this summer. Just pulled the trigger at $399 on Amazon. I hope this one lives up to the standard set by my N95. Still miss my 8801.... build quality wise. Does anyone know how this compares in terms of durability and build quality to an 8801? I will find out on friday. Hope this phone will rock my world for at least a year, would have gone iPhone if not for the camera and multitasking. Oh and I like T9.
Did I mention Amazon has it for only $399! :clapping:
 
Yeah, if I can relearn T9 and conversations gets integrated into the phone like someone said it did with new firmware, i'll strongly consider replacing my iphone with this.
 
I sent it back to Adorama to exchange today. What's PALCO stand for?

When I get the replacement unit now I'm unsure of whether to do the upgrade to v20 or not. What do people think? I don't want to do the upgrade on the replacement N86 and then be right back where I started (no GPS, no numeric keypad tones).

groover, did you update to v20 OTA or with the software updater program in Windows? I did it first OTA and then redid it from my PC to try to fix the problems. I wonder if the OTA update created the problems and doing it first from the PC would have saved me the trouble.
 
N86 has 28 mm wide angle lens compared to 30 mm of pixon 12 .. Do this ..set pixon at 8mp and then compare it to N86 . I would love to see this comparison.. :) and at bright daylight conditions.
 
I understand what you are saying. I am all for the best possible camera phone that anyone can make. If the best way to fill my camera needs is with sensor and shutter, then fine. I just find it odd that Nokia would remove such a great feature from its phone. Especially since this phone has been given such great accolades for it photo abilities compared to other camera phones. I would venture to guess that the xenon flash/camera is the main reason that most people bought the phone in the first place. If it didnt have it, many (including myself) would have bought a phone with 3G and a larger screen. In fact if you were to remove the xenon from the N82, the only difference between it and the N95 is the form factor.
 
Yes the both of you are right. I just wrote an article about this with comparison photos...

http://www.n97fanatics.com/photos-n86-camera-lens-protector-was-done-right-why-did-n97-fail/

N86
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N97
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Thanks for the picture Nikki.

N86 users can now relax, it seems. :2thumbs:
 
Yesterday I bought a N86 from newegg, but now that I look on the webpage it does not mention anywhere whether it comes with 1-year Nokia USA warranty or not. Does anybody know if it is covered? Is newegg an authorized Nokia USA reseller?
 
Hi Guys, I Just Got The N86. But It Shuts Itself Off And Goes To Power Save Mode!!! It Does This Everytime I Try To Make/recieve A Call, Or Go On The Internet!! Can Anybody Help Me Out? I Am On Tmobile Btw. Thanks
 
For the life of me I haven't been able to change the alarm volume, do you guys know where I can do it in the menu or if it's even possible? Or does it depend on the volume of the profile I have on?
 
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