I don't know anything about photographic. All I have done up to now is using the automatic mode. Well, you know, aim and shoot. But I would like exploit it more, as I have seen great photos from another topic. So can anyone give me little hints on how to adjust the default values in different conditions?
Also, about flash and HDR. When to use flash and when to use HDR? I know they're helpful in low light conditions, but photos with flash seems to be less realistic despite being brighter. On the other hand photos with HDR are easier to be out of shape if we would like to take quick photo (a moment in a party for instance).
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Graphics Designer/Photographer here. Depending on what rom you have (stock or custom), you may have different camera options, so I'm going to go off the stock settings in the Nexus 4 camera.
Flash:
I typically leave flash off, sometimes I have it on if I know it's a dark place (indoors, parties, bad lighting). A lot of the times, the flash can create a white-ish haze, or even blow out details in photos. Flash can also produce a lot of glare on reflective surfaces which can be annoying and ruin a photo. If I can shoot a photo without the flash, I'll do so and touch it up later to improve it. Although sometimes just because you don't need the flash doesn't mean you shouldn't use it. Camera have a setting called "ISO" (You can't change this on our phone). Typically in a bright sunny environment, the ISO will be lower, causing a less grainy image. In darker scenes, the ISO automatically kicks up higher and adds grain to the image to help hold details which would otherwise be lost due to the low lighting. (This is also noticeable on old film cameras depending on the ISO speed of film you purchase, 100 being lowest, 400 being typical, 800+ being high grain)
Exposure:
If an image is too dark, flash on, or flash off, you can always try to turn the exposure up by +1, or +2. Same for if an image is a bit too bright, you can turn the exposure down. I use this a bit less on cell phone cameras since it feels a bit more fake than what you'd find on a real camera. It can be helpful though in bright/dark scenes. Play with it yourself to get the hang of it.
White Balance:
This mainly modifies how color is perceived by the camera when a photo is taken. Color temperature (in kelvins) can change how white looks under different lighting. A piece of white paper may look pure white when outdoors in the bright sun, while inside your lamp makes it seem creme/yellowish. Adjust the white balance to the proper lighting condition will better allow you to get more accurate colors in your photos. If you have a florescent light, switch the setting to that. If you have incandescent lighting indoors when trying to snap a photo, switch to that. On this mode, you're better off leaving it on automatic most of the time, but if you have time to make changes based upon the lighting conditions, do it.
HDR:
I wouldn't use this mode if you're trying to capture high speed motion or anything moving. It's best for still shots you know you can capture. HDR quickly takes 2 photos split seconds apart from one another. It adjusts the settings of the camera to capture the most detail in the darkest portions of the scene, and the brightest portions of the scene. Then it combines the photos into one image creating a scene you normally would not have been able to shoot without HDR. For example if I'm outside in a sunny day and I'm shooting a photo of some trees, the camera is going to adjust itself to capture the most detail and color from the trees. Because the sun is so bright, normally the camera would just blow out the sky and make it pure white, or extremely bright. With HDR on, it'll shoot a photo metering the color and values of the trees, then shoot another metering the color and values of the sky, then stitch them into one nice photo.)
I hope I helped some. I'm trying not to use too much photography terminology which might confuse people who aren't too familiar with manual photography.
Wow honestly I didn't expect such a detailed and useful reply. So basically if I'm in good light condition and no need to rush or something like that, HDR always produces better photos?
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khanhtrinh said:
Wow honestly I didn't expect such a detailed and useful reply. So basically if I'm in good light condition and no need to rush or something like that, HDR always produces better photos?
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Yes but only if you have very steady hands
Rarscaryfrosty said:
Graphics Designer/Photographer here. Depending on what rom you have (stock or custom), you may have different camera options, so I'm going to go off the stock settings in the Nexus 4 camera.
Flash:
I typically leave flash off, sometimes I have it on if I know it's a dark place (indoors, parties, bad lighting). A lot of the times, the flash can create a white-ish haze, or even blow out details in photos. Flash can also produce a lot of glare on reflective surfaces which can be annoying and ruin a photo. If I can shoot a photo without the flash, I'll do so and touch it up later to improve it. Although sometimes just because you don't need the flash doesn't mean you shouldn't use it. Camera have a setting called "ISO" (You can't change this on our phone). Typically in a bright sunny environment, the ISO will be lower, causing a less grainy image. In darker scenes, the ISO automatically kicks up higher and adds grain to the image to help hold details which would otherwise be lost due to the low lighting. (This is also noticeable on old film cameras depending on the ISO speed of film you purchase, 100 being lowest, 400 being typical, 800+ being high grain)
Exposure:
If an image is too dark, flash on, or flash off, you can always try to turn the exposure up by +1, or +2. Same for if an image is a bit too bright, you can turn the exposure down. I use this a bit less on cell phone cameras since it feels a bit more fake than what you'd find on a real camera. It can be helpful though in bright/dark scenes. Play with it yourself to get the hang of it.
White Balance:
This mainly modifies how color is perceived by the camera when a photo is taken. Color temperature (in kelvins) can change how white looks under different lighting. A piece of white paper may look pure white when outdoors in the bright sun, while inside your lamp makes it seem creme/yellowish. Adjust the white balance to the proper lighting condition will better allow you to get more accurate colors in your photos. If you have a florescent light, switch the setting to that. If you have incandescent lighting indoors when trying to snap a photo, switch to that. On this mode, you're better off leaving it on automatic most of the time, but if you have time to make changes based upon the lighting conditions, do it.
HDR:
I wouldn't use this mode if you're trying to capture high speed motion or anything moving. It's best for still shots you know you can capture. HDR quickly takes 2 photos split seconds apart from one another. It adjusts the settings of the camera to capture the most detail in the darkest portions of the scene, and the brightest portions of the scene. Then it combines the photos into one image creating a scene you normally would not have been able to shoot without HDR. For example if I'm outside in a sunny day and I'm shooting a photo of some trees, the camera is going to adjust itself to capture the most detail and color from the trees. Because the sun is so bright, normally the camera would just blow out the sky and make it pure white, or extremely bright. With HDR on, it'll shoot a photo metering the color and values of the trees, then shoot another metering the color and values of the sky, then stitch them into one nice photo.)
I hope I helped some. I'm trying not to use too much photography terminology which might confuse people who aren't too familiar with manual photography.
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That was quite a detailed explanation u gave there..
I didn't know abt the HDR. Thanx..
khanhtrinh said:
Wow honestly I didn't expect such a detailed and useful reply. So basically if I'm in good light condition and no need to rush or something like that, HDR always produces better photos?
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I've found indoor museums to be good for HDR. Usually they're so dark except for specific areas where spot lights are shining down upon. If you shoot a normal photo, you'll have a lot of dark spots which hold no detail. With HDR, you'll pick up some detail in those darker areas, though they'll still be a bit dark.
What I'm wondering is how is it that I can remove some of the blue when taking photos on non HDR photos. It always seem to come out bluish
afbengochea said:
What I'm wondering is how is it that I can remove some of the blue when taking photos on non HDR photos. It always seem to come out bluish
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I have noticed the same issue. This is really my only complaint with the N4 camera.
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HDR takes way too long to capture.......anything that can be done about that?
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Anyone have this problem? In good light the camera its fine, indoor the with white images apeear one Pink circle.
i noticed the camera sucks under any sort of indoor lighting. outdoor is when its good
webelieveInGodButDoHeinUs said:
i noticed the camera sucks under any sort of indoor lighting. outdoor is when its good
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Have you screenbrighbtness AUTO aktivated?...turn auto mode off and test indoor shots
I've notice in AUTO Brightness mode some problems with dark pics!....in direct sunlight the screencolors also extreme bad, to much brighntess
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Sonic76
sonic76 said:
Have you screenbrighbtness AUTO aktivated?...turn auto mode off and test indoor shots
I've notice in AUTO Brightness mode some problems with dark pics!....in direct sunlight the screencolors also extreme bad, to much brighntess
Regards
Sonic76
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what does this have to do with the mentioned camera issue?
TML1504 said:
what does this have to do with the mentioned camera issue?
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My first impressions with Note 4 camera was not very good , dark pics, no brightness, i used flash and pics
sucks even more, after playing around i found out that the Automatic Brighntness mode fake the picture quality
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plastic from the camera lens.
webelieveInGodButDoHeinUs said:
i noticed the camera sucks under any sort of indoor lighting. outdoor is when its good
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I just noticed lat night the back camera lense has a plastic film with a circular whole in it. I think it is to prevent the lense from being scratched without distorting pictures during demos.
SexyTechy71 said:
I just noticed lat night the back camera lense has a plastic film with a circular whole in it. I think it is to prevent the lense from being scratched without distorting pictures during demos.
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Lol - you're supposed to take that off
That's is what i thought too add i was taking it off. Did that help?
SexyTechy71 said:
I just noticed lat night the back camera lense has a plastic film with a circular whole in it. I think it is to prevent the lense from being scratched without distorting pictures during demos.
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the plastic have a circular cut, does it cause any problem in the midle of the camera? i dont think so.. z3 have a lot of this problem. any difference without a plastic film?
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Xper...t-a-pink-blotch-issue-with-the-camera_id62206
Hi guys,
Overall, I am quite satisfied with my s7 edge, including the camera.
There is one thing that bugs me though.
Whenever there is a birth light source - sun, street lamp, etc., it reflects inside of the lens system, creating weird artifacts. See the attached photo & the video.
https://youtu.be/ZTfiCWve2nI
Do you experience this too?
Hi,
Yup got those lens flares/ ghosting (due to the lens construction),
Even my pro glasses for my DSLR has it
Cheers
Thanks for the reply.
I had never noticed this with my previous phones. It is good to know, that this is not a bug, rather a feature of the design.
Hi,
Recently I have replaced camera lens for my moto g4 plus. After replacing picture quality is quite good. But problem is while it is not focussing and unable to take closeup shots with background blurred, also closeup shots are blurry and not even able to read letters of photos taken.Could you please help me with this.
mahihoney79 said:
Hi,
Recently I have replaced camera lens for my moto g4 plus. After replacing picture quality is quite good. But problem is while it is not focussing and unable to take closeup shots with background blurred, also closeup shots are blurry and not even able to read letters of photos taken.Could you please help me with this.
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Check if lens if fitted properly (not covering any sensor) and the quality of lens itself(plastic or glass). Try other camera with different settings and see if it is still there.
Mostly issue would be of lens itslef.
Hi,
I e recently got back in to astronomy thanks to my new pixel 4 however it has an annoying habit of switching lens at the last moment when you have an eyepiece adapter fitted to use it with a scope! Is there a way to force (preferably the telephoto) a lens so I can frame a shot and take a photo?
Thanks
If you zoom in to 1.9 or higher, it should activate the telephoto lens.
Zico 10 said:
If you zoom in to 1.9 or higher, it should activate the telephoto lens.
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That does work but if it loses focus, as it can easily do during an astro shot and fitted to a telescope, it falls back to the wide lens, even at higher than 2x zoom
You should be setting focus to infinity when taking astrophotography, that way it shouldn’t change focus throughout the shot.