Breaking down and getting an iPhone 4

As a career imaging technologist and amateur enthusiast, I've pointedly avoided the iPhone until now. While great as a communications tool, the camera was definitely a few steps shy of cutting edge. Even the 3Gs, with autofocus 3MP sensor, was notably a slow camera. With the announcement of the iPhone 4, it's clear that Apple has moved out of 'overcoming objections' and now has a device which a 'camera guy' can enjoy carrying around. By picking a reasonable (5MP) resolution and a sensitive sensor, the camera will finally be a credible capture device. The sensor, possibly a Sony Exmore type sensor, should be significantly faster in response than the sensor in the 3Gs. Shots 'in motion' are suddenly possible. Full-motion video becomes a reality. I have a strong suspicion based on the sample pictures we've seen that the sensor they've selected will be matched by a decent lens package.

Combine a solid camera with a screen that can resolve 960x640 pixels, and suddenly it's more than a phone with an afterthought of a camera....

I'm looking forward to seeing it firsthand.