With the arrival of the iPhone 3GS, comes the much awaited video recording capabilities. Users of older models were using outside applications and methods to record video on their iPhones.

Most users are quiet satisfied with it. Though they are only basic video capture and editing features, it’s a good start for current iPhone users. The camera toggle is used to switch to video mode from photo mode. You can record at 30 frames-per-second VGA resolution video in landscape or portrait mode. The 3.5 inch screen can be used to view the video while recording. There are no zoom and other camcorder features, but quality is quiet good for video on your cell phone. The audio too is good.

The video editing tools available on the iPhone 3GS are also basic, but useful. You don’t have to upload the video to a computer to edit. The iPhone provides you the ability to trim your footage by just selecting the frames you want to be the start and end o your clip. Its easy to transfer the video too, since you can easily email it or upload to YouTube or use your MobileMe account to sync your videos. Right now these videos don’t sync in iTunes. The clips don’t look too great when blown up on the computer mainly due to the resolution. The recording is disabled while the phone is being used. This might be a downer for some folks, but how often does one want to record video while on the phone; unless you’re covering a news story! You can however record video while in the midst of texting though.

This iPhone is not ready to replace your full fledged camcorder, but it’s convenient to have video features on your phone. There are many others out there that may have better quality video but for iPhone users this feature is just another plus.
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