Retrieving media (pics/photos) while in Recovery mode?

I was updating my iPhone 3GS 3.1.3 to the new iOS4 operating system. Half way through, my iTunes locked up, and my phone went into Recovery mode on it's own. I had synced my phone before the upgrade attempt, so no worries there. However, there were some video and pics of my son that I hadn't backed up and wanted to try to retrieve before doing the restore (from my understanding, the restore will wipe the videos and pics off the phone). Anyone know if this is possible? Or are the pics and videos lost forever? (which would really be upsetting since I've really had no issues with the phone up until now)...

Alright, I'm guessing no one knows this answer, which I expected because I could find nothing on the web providing support, which is why I posted here to begin with.
I guess here's my next questions.
1. Is there any way to retrieve the pictures through the backup that iTunes performs prior to syning the iPhone?
2. Is there any way for the technicians in the Apple stores have the ability to somehow technically reset the iPhone to take it out of recovery mode and salvage the media on the iPhone?
I'm trying to cover all of my options before I give up on the media and attempt the restore.
Thanks.

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