Camera software on hard button

[n0t]

Is there a way to close the camera with a hard button? The ok button just switches to the today screen. I want to use the camera without touching the screen...
Is there any alternate software that can use the camera?
Is there a way to record in avi format?
Is the CIF resolution a hardware limitation (sensor/processor) or just software?
I'd like to be able to record on NTSC (640x480) or PAL (720x576) resolution.
Thanks in advance

[meroupow]

I'd like to be able to record on NTSC (640x480) or PAL (720x576) resolution.


Why do you limit yourself like this? Your goal should be 720p or 1080p resolutions... Sky is the limit.

To be more realistic, if only we could manage 25 fps with high bitrate that would be great. You can read this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288995