N900 poor photo/video quality

All photos and videos are very poor quality, somehow blurred, like always to be out of focus.
I tried in different light situations, different modes,..., but no improvement.
Maybe I expect too much, but the N900's photo engine is complimented a lot.
Here is a photo of better quality shooten with my n900:
http://picasaweb.google.com/saso.celarc/N900Photo?feat=directlink#5430450751711864050
Often they are much worse, without details.
Is this normal?
Regards,
Sašo

couple of things:
1.  when you are taking a picture, do a soft touch on the button until you see the little square corners turn green then, without lifting your finger, press completely down again.
2.  make sure there are not any finger prints or other filmy/greasy debrit on the lense.  just because there is a cover, your fingers and other items in your pocket/etc. can still touch it.
my camera takes great pictures in both the 3 and 5mp.  one is just widescreen and the other is square.

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