[poopa]

I there a way to trigger the camera flash on/off so I can use it as a flashlight?

[see5]

you can use the video cam light which is very bright.

[NickfromIL]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 10000)

Yes, if you have OS 4.5 you can open the video camera and change the settings to light on. Very bright indeed

[arieltf]

Originally Posted by NickfromIL

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 10000)

Yes, if you have OS 4.5 you can open the video camera and change the settings to light on. Very bright indeed

You can do this with OS 4.3 also.

--Ariel

[mckinneycm]

Originally Posted by arieltf

You can do this with OS 4.3 also.

--Ariel

You have the video camera in 4.3????

[arieltf]

Originally Posted by mckinneycm

You have the video camera in 4.3????

Yes.

--Ariel

[mckinneycm]

Originally Posted by arieltf

Yes.

--Ariel

That must just be a 8330 thing. I don't believe 8310 or 8320 had that in 4.3.

[xjrodzx]

I used the Video camera Light while I was fishing the other night. That thing is amazingly bright. It gives you just enough light to manage. I wouldnt expect it to be no spot light tho

[poopa]

someone should make an application that with a click of a button the light turns off/on. this way u can assign the left side or side buttons to do it, and it will be like a real flashlight this way.

[badabing79]

Originally Posted by poopa

someone should make an application that with a click of a button the light turns off/on. this way u can assign the left side or side buttons to do it, and it will be like a real flashlight this way.

It would be awesome

[kaiyasmom]

Seems to me that using the LED Flash as a flashlight might cause it to burn out prematurely. Might be nice to use in an emergency but for normal use I'd be concerned.

[John_Lim]

my vid cam auto flash dont work on OS4.5.0.55 AND .77 :( so i downgraded back down to 4.3 (factory) and it seems to work what is the deal anybody know?

[kaiyasmom]

Have you tried setting the flash to always on after you upgrade?

[badabing79]

Originally Posted by kaiyasmom

Seems to me that using the LED Flash as a flashlight might cause it to burn out prematurely. Might be nice to use in an emergency but for normal use I'd be concerned.

My old Sony Ericsson K750i had this option and I used it for 2 years without any problem... LEDs are know to last very long.

[BBSwany]

Originally Posted by kaiyasmom

Seems to me that using the LED Flash as a flashlight might cause it to burn out prematurely. Might be nice to use in an emergency but for normal use I'd be concerned.

LED's are far more efficient than other light sources. That's why they are being incorporated on the newer vehicles because of their efficiency and longevity.

[John Clark]

I don't think it would hurt the led but it would sure run the battery down quick.

[gmclella]

Originally Posted by poopa

someone should make an application that with a click of a button the light turns off/on. this way u can assign the left side or side buttons to do it, and it will be like a real flashlight this way.

I'm pretty sure if you go into the video camera and hit the Space key it will toggle the light on and off. Not quite what you are suggesting but should still save a bit of time.

[John_Lim]

Originally Posted by kaiyasmom

Have you tried setting the flash to always on after you upgrade?

yes that works so does auto flash on pictures too

[Lord Chrispin]

Originally Posted by mckinneycm

That must just be a 8330 thing. I don't believe 8310 or 8320 had that in 4.3.

Possibly.....because I had the video option right out of the box before I even updated.

[John Clark]

Yes, video recording was included in OS 4.3. It was first released on the 8130.