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Since the n82's imaging functions destroy just about any other phone's, I've been trying to figure out what everything means so I can take advantage of it. Here's what the device is capable of.

Resolution: The n82 can take pictures from 0.3 megapixels up to 5 megapixels (2592x1944) at 72 dpi, and the file size at 5mp typically rounds out to about 1 MB; sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less.

Exposure: How much light your photograph will be exposed to during the actual taking of the photograph. The n82 has nine levels; from -2 (darkest) up to 2 (lightest). This also ties into Shutter Speed, and I've taken images anywhere from 1/50th of a second to 1/500th of a second.

Aperture: The "hole" in which light enters the camera. The n82's is f/2.8 (f is the symbol for aperture sizes). Unchangeable.

Focal Length: The shorter the focal length, the greater the power of the camera. The n82 clocks in at 5.6mm. Also unchangeable.

ISO Speed: ISO speed is the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO, the better it performs in low-light conditions. The n82 has four settings: Auto, Low (100), medium (untested, but I'd assume 400), and high (800).

Wikipedia goes much more in depth on any of these settings; as well, you can feel free to compare these stats to that of your current point and shoot.

I'll conclude with a few basic photography tips:

-Always take multiple pictures of your subject.
-Avoid having a strong light source behind your subject.
-Don't be afraid to back up and take a wider shot; it's easier to take crop away the space than to add it where you might want it.

There's plenty of good photography ideas floating around the internet, and don't be afraid to experiment. For example, for things like sports or pets, you want to decrease the shutter speed so it doesn't blur the image as much.