Ok, I've tried the slide method and it works quite well. But it doesn't really do much to improve the delay when using flash.

I'm glad there's a camera on the phone and I find it indispensable, allowing me to take pictures of things I'd never be prepared for with any other camera, including a P&S. Coupled with apps on the phone it's a fantastic documentation tool as well.

But it could be dramatically improved, even if only at the application level.