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Shooting with the Nokia 808 PureView

At 41-megapixels, the Nokia 808 PureView has a pixel count that leaves even pro D-SLRs in the dust.

Basically, the 41-megapixels are useful when zooming into your subject. With the 808 PureView, there is virtually no loss in photo detail when you zoom in.

When Nokia asked me to test drive it, I wasn’t excited, mostly because image processors are more important than pixel count when shopping for a good camera. It was a while before I un-boxed and started using it. I first took these two shots at a place I spend most of my awake hours. They are inspired by Allan Gichigi who will be making a short film using the 808 PureView.

Mini vs Mini.

Mini vs Mini.

Mini vs Mini.

Mini vs Mini.

The 808 PureView’s macro abilities are good. It gives good bokeh all the time.

On a #ShootingKenya trip to Thego in Central Kenya, I used the 808 PureView to shoot river Thego and my drying shoes after an unexpected swim.

Thego River.

Thego River.

Boot drying time.

This was the first video I shot. It isn’t edited at all but uploaded as shot by the 808 PureView. The sliding tutorial is by Joe Were and he offered it in Nyeri when we were shooting Kagumo Falls.

On another #ShootingKenya trip, this time to Magadi via Ngong, I used the 808 PureView as my main camera. I had shot with it several times between the two trips and now knew its capabilities and limitations.

Ngong Hills Wind Farm.

Ngong Onions.

Bicycle.

Olepolos Fence.

After returning from Magadi, I went for a jog in Karura Forest. It was my first time here and needed to take memories with me. Great thing about having the 808 PureView is I didn’t have to slug my D-SLR across my shoulders to take photos as I kept fit.

Karura Forest moss.

I did not carry my tripod for the jog either so for the next shots, I had to place the 808 PureView on stones to avoid shake at the slow shutter speeds.

Karura River.

Karura Falls.

Finally, I was invited to cover an event at the National Museum and decided to carry my 808 PureView along. Having it challenged me to shoot interesting things at the venue that weren’t in my client’s brief.

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Sunset at the National Museum.

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No need for a caption here.

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Glass sculpture at National Museum.

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Cocktails.

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Cocktails in colour.

I was impressed by its performance in low light conditions. My verdict: the Nokia 808 PureView has a great camera. And just like any camera, once you know how to use it, you will be taking very good shots with it.

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  2. chiromo

    September 12, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    awesome amaizing and all other such things! any editing?

    1. mwarv

      September 12, 2012 at 2:43 pm

      Very basic editing in colour adjustments only. The rest was the genius of the camera.

  3. Maco

    September 12, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Is it true that you can also make calls with this camera??

  4. Sonnie

    September 13, 2012 at 11:28 am

    mwarv, this is quite impressive!!!

  5. Mbithe

    September 13, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Mwarv, I know you and happy to have met the Nokia 808….awesome stuff bro:)

  6. ruby

    September 17, 2012 at 2:34 am

    Amazing shots with this camera that has a phone:)… Karura river shots from the river itself to the waterfall to the moss..beautiful.

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