[patrick]

yes, the overall lens quality leaves much to be desired... you just can't get a good shot with a lens that is only a 1/8" diameter. There just isn't enough light to get the sensor good and lite-up, and thus you end up with a super noisy image. Also the plastic, non-focusing doesn't help... So for a good photo I feel it will be a long time, if ever, we can make sensors good enough and crisp enough for a proper photo, but they are GREAT for the things that you just walk by and think "that is 'kinda' interesting", or for stealth / public reporting...