Compact Cameras and Mobile Phones (EDoF)

Here's something not entirely related to the usual stuff of this Blog. Since getting a new phone a few months back I have been using the camera more and more. It comes with some technology called EDoF - lots of post-processing involved to make everything from 50cm to infinity appear in focus.

Is it any good? Someone has done a side-by-side test of EDoF vs a compact camera. Lots of pixel-peeping nerdery but quite interesting. My take? Upside: I'm now happy to use my camera as a compact (for those occasions where carting a DSLR around is impractical). Downside: if I start using my phone as a camera regularly I'll begin to wish I'd paid the extra for something like the Nokia N8.

Been a while...

...anyone still reading this?

Can I propose: Long-term Challenge 11 - Landscapes

Something I really struggle with, so selfishly, will kick me into trying harder, if nothing else.

And assuming everyone is heading off for some sort of summer holiday...

Something wide and scenic please, five shots maximum, usual rules apply.

A generous deadline of September, which should cover everyone's breaks away.