hello guys, new L720 user reporting in

Just wondering... anyone tried using Nokia Care Suite?
How to get it and what's the risk?

Thanks. Not sure if my exif is public. Still trying to get a hang on Flickr lol.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84764600@N03/9668087085/meta/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84764600@N03/9668093997/meta/

As mentioned, I use ProShot since the stock app is severely lacking in options and it looks like they want you to use lenses unlike how it was in WP7.

Using ISO 100 helps with keeping details as much possible since at higher values Nokia's algorithm tend to over-compensate and sharpness/details are lost, even if you can remove the noise in post-process. Obviously this is not always feasible, especially when dealing with low-light and moving objects. If you have one of those Gorilla tripod, it'll help a lot with taking night landscape since max shutter in ProShot is 4 sec. I don't have one, so I often have to settle with higher ISO.

I usually play around with Saturation and Contrast to get the mood I'm looking for. As for macro shots like the grass one, I use manual focus - usually at 5-10%. Nice bokeh.  I tend to under-expose my shots too, especially sunset/rise shots. Like the one above, I set the EV to -2 to keep highlight clipping as low as possible. For normal use, it usually hovers around -0.3 to -1. Hope that helps.

Lastly I'm just an amateur with no technical background unlike some of the gurus here so if you're looking for pro tips, you're probably better off asking them haha.   
Currently I think there's a way to install Pro Cam on 512MB devices but you'll need Amber/GDR2 update for it to work. I have no experience with Pro Cam yet but from what I can see it's probably very similar in function with ProShot so you may want to hold your breath before spending any money on ProShot. ProShot does have some niceties though, like full-res timelapse function, real-time histogram, real-time level and grids but IMO they're just extras.

Update is available today.. 😏 but dun have wifi rite now.. 😐

how long does it take to finish update?

updated Amber!

but no Pro Cam, Smart Cam.. however can install Video Trimmer!

guys question about battery life..

1. data always on (3G)
2. location always on
3. browsing/fb/whatsapps 1+ hours per day
4. no background task except whatsapp
5. no games/utube
6. battery saver on only when battery is low, screen brightness set to low.

battery last around 24-25 hours. is that normal?

Has anybody installed the preview of GDR3 yet? They said its gonna void my warranty but I think it will be wiped if I restore to stock firmware. Gonna install it soon!

can check if your camera images have blurry edges/corners?

wah, good lah u. care to upload some sample pic so i can show nokia centre pipu?

yup, still there. Not only that, now the phone got some scratch liao. I am requesting for a replacement unit, new, scratchless and not defective set. it is taking forever... haih 

start here

click Start Building

sign in with your Microsoft account, tick the box and sign up as developer

then go to the tab, OS Preview for Developers to push the required app to your phone

open the Preview for Developers app on your phone, accept the Terms & Conditions

then check for updates under the usual Phone Update setting

yes, still get the official Nokia update later

not sure on the file size, but it was quicker to download and install than Amber last time, maybe around 200MB

Yup. Your pic looks like how the camera should work! Bravo... your Lumia what colour? Maybe wanna ask for the same colour when get replacement...

Just called mobile technic. Said it will cost 76.80 including labour charges to change the back cover. Might change I to blue in the future! Btw it doesn't include sim slot and ad card slot.

better don't send in if there is no problem with your phone.

initially my phone has touchscreen prob only.
after replace the whole set of LCD, the mainboard spoil..

after changed mainboard.. spoil again.

then Camera button also spoil.

after 2 months of hectic warranty, now my phone become a totally new... don't know should i feel happy or sad