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Hi, I don't know how various settings affect the results. However, I wish to be able to take excellent photos and videos under different conditions. Are there any good apps that take better photos and videos than the stock Camera App? I am using GB. Thanks
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Might be dependant on hardware cause of varying quality pics
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what is wrong with pictures taken by the stock camera app? can you provide some example of a 'bad picture'?.
if you want an interface that is more DSLR like try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flavionet.android.camera.lite
here are some of my pics, i dont feel that they are of bad quality for a 'phone camera'.
http://www.flugbaerchen.de/lnkimg/egypt12/20120506_164915.jpg
http://www.flugbaerchen.de/lnkimg/egypt12/20120525_151334.jpg
http://www.flugbaerchen.de/lnkimg/egypt12/20120506_191654.jpg
I am happy with the stock camera.. Many features too
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Perhaps it is better to talk about this via samples.
Any suggestion on better camera settings is appreciated.
I guess I may need an app that stores a set of preset settings
for taking photos/videos under different environments. Thanks.
In photo 1, I do not know why the ceiling lights are like that.
I changed various settings but there was no improvement.
In some cases, the overall color of the room changed.
In photo 2, the room appeared to be dark but it was not.
I changed the flash to auto, on along with changing other
settings. The room still appeared to be dark.
In photo 3, again, that place was not dark. Setting the flash
to auto or on did not help.
In photo 4, everything including the room appears to be somewhat yellowish.
In reality, the wall is white and the pillows are gray.
madbird said:
what is wrong with pictures taken by the stock camera app? can you provide some example of a 'bad picture'?.
if you want an interface that is more DSLR like try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flavionet.android.camera.lite
here are some of my pics, i dont fell that the are of bad quality for a 'phone camera'.
http://www.flugbaerchen.de/lnkimg/egypt12/20120506_164915.jpg
http://www.flugbaerchen.de/lnkimg/egypt12/20120525_151334.jpg
http://www.flugbaerchen.de/lnkimg/egypt12/20120506_191654.jpg
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Thanks for the suggestion but I am not a professional. I don't know how various settings affect the results. By the time I have tested out various settings, things that I want to capture will have been gone.
ah now things are getting clearer . your pictures looks a little bit like something is wrong with the 'white balance' of your camera. so you can try different settings for the white balance, the default should be automatic (AWB). I'm not an photoexpert too, but maybe some one else can guide you further with this.
Thanks for pointing this out. I also tried white balance but it did not help. Perhaps I did not do it properly. Hoping somebody could provide some tips. Are the strong glares from the ceiling lights in photo 1 also caused by the white balance?
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In photo 1, I do not know why the ceiling lights are like that.
I changed various settings but there was no improvement.
In some cases, the overall color of the room changed.
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This effect on the ceiling lights is due to a hardware fault, there are no settings within the phone that can correct this. You can try, like me, and use photoshop. For me, its no problem because I have used photoshop for many years, but others are not so fortunate. This fault is well documented. Samsung know about it, yet have done nothing to correct it. The only way is to send the unit back to the retailer for a new unit. I tried three or four brand new units and they were all the same.
In general. The camera has limitations because of its size and proximity to other circuitry that may introduce noise etc. Its 8megapix with a tiny lens, so as is, I feel it does a pretty good job (apart from that pink dot that is). To get better pictures, consider post processing with photoshop. If that's not an option, and quite frankly I would not recommend purchasing it just for pics from any camphone, try the GIMP, its free and does an awful lot to enhance your pics. You can find the GIMP here www.gimp.org it will run on linux, windows and the Mac
Hope that helps
So, getting something like Camera ZOOM FX won't help.
hajime_android said:
So, getting something like Camera ZOOM FX won't help.
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Nope. sorry about that.
bigstarrynight said:
This effect on the ceiling lights is due to a hardware fault, there are no settings within the phone that can correct this.
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Is there a name for this hardware fault? Does the S3 has this problem as well?
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Is there a name for this hardware fault? Does the S3 has this problem as well?
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Good question. I know the S2 does, and we all know about the Galaxy Note. I can see evidence of the problem on a slashgear.com presentation, and its that presentation that stopped me from going over to the S3. However, there are plenty of youtube tests where it seems pretty good. The S3 has only just been released, so it might be a while more before any issues become apparent. I think its one where you try before you buy. Personally, I'm not touching either the S3 or the 'Note until I have proof that the issue has been resolved.
Edit. The fault is commonly known as "the pink dot"
In photo 1 was the lens clean? Might sound obvious but even the slightest bit of grease or diet can affect how sources of light spear in photos. Typically in any photo I take where I light bulb or something similar is in the picture if the lens was not completely clean I got a similar effect as in photo 1
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In photo 1 was the lens clean? Might sound obvious but even the slightest bit of grease or diet can affect how sources of light spear in photos. Typically in any photo I take where I light bulb or something similar is in the picture if the lens was not completely clean I got a similar effect as in photo 1
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Well, there must be a lot of pink dirt around. My crappy clam phone must have pink dirt repellent, because no matter how greasy the lens gets, pics from it don't have a pink dot. Neither does my DSLR when the uv filter gets filthy, or my specs come to that. Sorry, but the dirt bit on this issue is a red herring. The camera has a defect.
I use UCam. A lot of "pro" settings and also some cool. And... you can disable shutter sound.
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i think you should send the device to service/repair, because i think this is an hardware issue. i saw a lot of pictures taken by the note (not only my own device) and they are al just fine with the standard settings.
I just noticed that there is a protective film covering the back camera. Probably Samsung put it there to protect the lens. Do you think this is the cause to all of my problems? Am I supposed to remove it? For the first few days after purchase (3 weeks ago), the Note took excellent photos. As for last week and the week before that, it depends. The thin protective film has been there right from the beginning. Let's say the protective film covering the lens caused the pink dot, how do you explain why the cafe in photos 2 and 3 appeared to be dark whereas in reality, it was not. Also, photo 4 looks yellowish overall.
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Protective film would most likely create the effect on pic one. (which would be visible when a direct light source or reflection is in the frame.)
Pic two - could be a metering issue. Try changing the (cog wheel =>) metering setting and / or exposure level.
Yellowish photo is the result of incorrect "white balance". Change the white balance setting to incandescent.
I'm using both the stock ICS camera and camera zoom fx. On my previous phone the fx produced much better photos than the stock one. On my G - Note I don't see much difference.
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I just noticed that there is a protective film covering the back camera. Probably Samsung put it there to protect the lens.
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Yes you are supposed to remove it. It does say so in the instructions that came with your phone. Check the camera after you have done this.
Hi everyone, this is my first post in the xda-developers forum!
I dropped my S4 yesterday and a few hours later when I wanted to take a picture with the camera I noticed this horizontal line that goes across the screen (it even casts a shadow underneath the line). At first I thought I might've cracked the camera lens but I shined the camera under a light at all different angles and I can't see any crack. Can someonw help me on this so that I can determine whether I just need to clean the sensor or buy a complete camera replacement?
Try a different camera app. If it's the same then it might be the camera.
That doesn't look like a crack though. Even so, it still might be something case by the impact.
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Hi everyone, this is my first post in the xda-developers forum!
I dropped my S4 yesterday and a few hours later when I wanted to take a picture with the camera I noticed this horizontal line that goes across the screen (it even casts a shadow underneath the line). At first I thought I might've cracked the camera lens but I shined the camera under a light at all different angles and I can't see any crack. Can someonw help me on this so that I can determine whether I just need to clean the sensor or buy a complete camera replacement?
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it's definitely inside since you dropped as you said.
go to your nearest samsung customer service. :good:
I've searched around and there's a short mention here or there, and I'm not sure if I should exchange my new S7 because it's actually quite an annoying problem that I've not noticed on my S6 or Nexus phones before this S7.
When I take a photo with the camera facing a bright light source, eg the sun or a bright light at night, there is a blue spot that appears in the picture. I know it's a limitation of modern smartphone cameras, and it's likely a lens refraction or reflection, but it really does take away from the photo if I'm taking one of a beautiful sunset or even a cityscape at night. LIke I said, it's the first time I've noticed this in any of my cellphone cameras. I've tested similar exposure in my friends' S5 and they have the spot too. Even my backup windows phone has this.
Do ALL cameras have this? Are there any S7 owners here who don't have this problem? If there are S7s without this problem, then I'm ok with exchanging the phone for a new one hoping for one without this. I'ts kinda a buzz kill for me on such a fantastic phone otherwise.
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I've searched around and there's a short mention here or there, and I'm not sure if I should exchange my new S7 because it's actually quite an annoying problem that I've not noticed on my S6 or Nexus phones before this S7.
When I take a photo with the camera facing a bright light source, eg the sun or a bright light at night, there is a blue spot that appears in the picture. I know it's a limitation of modern smartphone cameras, and it's likely a lens refraction or reflection, but it really does take away from the photo if I'm taking one of a beautiful sunset or even a cityscape at night. LIke I said, it's the first time I've noticed this in any of my cellphone cameras. I've tested similar exposure in my friends' S5 and they have the spot too. Even my backup windows phone has this.
Do ALL cameras have this? Are there any S7 owners here who don't have this problem? If there are S7s without this problem, then I'm ok with exchanging the phone for a new one hoping for one without this. I'ts kinda a buzz kill for me on such a fantastic phone otherwise.
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I have the same problem with my phone. When I take a pic of candles, there is also some kind of purple halo around the flame. I read somewhere that it is because of the lack of IR filter on the lens.
I agree with the fact that this is really annoying for a phone of that price
first problem is lense flare, it depends on optics design and is normal!
second issue (purple halo) is ir radiation not properly filtered, due to probably lacking IR filter.
this is an issue long present in mobile cam history, although there are and were mobiles with proper filtering cam modules existing...
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Thanks guys, as expected, i figured it is a 'normal' thing, but it still drives me nuts. I'm still hoping to hear from more people, since misery loves company in the event that some actually say they don't have this, i might exchange my phone for another to try my luck.
I thought I was the only one me too
i'm wondering about your z1's capture quality. I bought an old z1 c6902 and my phone's camera quality is very bad, even on stock rom. In low light condition, it's very noisy and it's hard to see when i capture a document in bright light. There's a problem with the flash, too. I replaced the glass in front of the camera on the back of my phone, and then when i use the flash to take photo, it's blurred with white halo in the bottom of the picture. Can you show the picture taken by your phone (nougat rom) for me so i can compare with my phone. I think it's time to replace the camera. Thank you and sorry for my bad English
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i'm wondering about your z1's capture quality. I bought an old z1 c6902 and my phone's camera quality is very bad, even on stock rom. In low light condition, it's very noisy and it's hard to see when i capture a document in bright light. There's a problem with the flash, too. I replaced the glass in front of the camera on the back of my phone, and then when i use the flash to take photo, it's blurred with white halo in the bottom of the picture. Can you show the picture taken by your phone (nougat rom) for me so i can compare with my phone. I think it's time to replace the camera. Thank you and sorry for my bad English
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I have the same problems as you, but I occasionally visit a Smartphones shop to wipe the camera lens for me and it's better now, BTW I have an Old C6902 changed battery and screen before.
Have you tried third-party camera apps like Open Camera, Snapchat Camera? You might get better quailty or you can edit the pics for a less noise or blur (pixlr does the job for me).
Or you can try editing manual stock camera settings to your preference instead of Auto you might get the quality you look for.
and BTW It's time for a new smartphone if you ask me, there are smartphones with better camera quality as you know are worth saving money for, I'm saving for Sony's upcoming flagship myself, If not then I'll go for the new upcoming compat or Xa2 been itching to try one since a while ago, other reasons I'm looking for a new phone is I'm a gamer and I use multitasking heavily.
AbduSharif20 said:
I have the same problems as you, but I occasionally visit a Smartphones shop to wipe the camera lens for me and it's better now, BTW I have an Old C6902 changed battery and screen before.
Have you tried third-party camera apps like Open Camera, Snapchat Camera? You might get better quailty or you can edit the pics for a less noise or blur (pixlr does the job for me).
Or you can try editing manual stock camera settings to your preference instead of Auto you might get the quality you look for.
and BTW It's time for a new smartphone if you ask me, there are smartphones with better camera quality as you know are worth saving money for, I'm saving for Sony's upcoming flagship myself, If not then I'll go for the new upcoming compat or Xa2 been itching to try one since a while ago, other reasons I'm looking for a new phone is I'm a gamer and I use multitasking heavily.
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yeah thanks, im planning to buy a new one, but not until July or later.
Just out of curiosity, do you live in a hot and humid country? As the seals have slightly degraded on my phone, whenever I go to a hot and humid country I get a small amount of condensation form on the inside of the camera lens after a few days which makes my pictures look very much like the ones you have shown. What I have to do is open up the flaps and dry out the inside of the phone with a hairdryer which does the trick for a few days. Just a possibility that it may be condensation causing this on your phone also!?
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Just out of curiosity, do you live in a hot and humid country? As the seals have slightly degraded on my phone, whenever I go to a hot and humid country I get a small amount of condensation form on the inside of the camera lens after a few days which makes my pictures look very much like the ones you have shown. What I have to do is open up the flaps and dry out the inside of the phone with a hairdryer which does the trick for a few days. Just a possibility that it may be condensation causing this on your phone also!?
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Thanks, i will try. But my backcase is broken, so i cant open it for now
I test it...
go to your downloaded cam.zip flashable file ro go to there : https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...s-apps/port-stock-camera-nougat-roms-t3628791
then open it with X-plore .
go :: cam.zip/system/priv-app/album-albumLive-release/album-albumLive-release.apk
Install that album-albumLive-release.apk file ...
You are All Done ..
[/COLOR]Hey @nqhoai Here's a little note:
If you're on RR rom final build the camera is bad on there, you either try LineageOS camera or Carbon's they're good and better, they got updated too apparently.
AbduSharif20 said:
[/COLOR]Hey @nqhoai Here's a little note:
If you're on RR rom final build the camera is bad on there, you either try LineageOS camera or Carbon's they're good and better, they got updated too apparently.
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im using lineage os
I did an official OTA update of my Samsung S8 SM-G950FD.Post update, the very next day without any phone drop, my phones rear camera developed a black spot or kind of sketch.
It is not a dead pixel on screen just visible when the camera is on and in the pic clicked.:crying:
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I did an official OTA update of my Samsung S8 SM-G950FD.Post update, the very next day without any phone drop, my phones rear camera developed a black spot or kind of sketch.
It is not a dead pixel on screen just visible when the camera is on and in the pic clicked.:crying:
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Maybe there is dust inside the camera
Is it cleaneable if I take it to the service center. Attached image of the problem.
https://ibb.co/1Qp33Vy
Is it a UFO????
Yes and yes it's cleanable
Try and shake it maybe it will go to the sides
Had you keep it under direct sunlight?
I had similar smudge due to exposing the phone at direct sunlight.
chaki- said:
Had you keep it under direct sunlight?
I had similar smudge due to exposing the phone at direct sunlight.
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I take a bunch of pictures while welding and using th3 plasma cutter at work. Been doing it for years. And never had any issues with spots or discoloration on my cameras. If you dont know. Without proper shielding welding and plasma cutters can cause burns to your eyes. Like sunburns. Ive been sun burnt by welding i dont think a mere few seconds or so facing the sun will cause this
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I take a bunch of pictures while welding and using th3 plasma cutter at work. Been doing it for years. And never had any issues with spots or discoloration on my cameras. If you dont know. Without proper shielding welding and plasma cutters can cause burns to your eyes. Like sunburns. Ive been sun burnt by welding i dont think a mere few seconds or so facing the sun will cause this
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That were my two cents.
The other suggestions maybe right then. Try to clean it....
Thanks guys, it's gone now..not sure how..probably by just a tap on the back of the phone or a mild shake.
Wow that is weird. I figured a dead at on the camera. In the past Samsung cameras have a tendency to get a purple tint when going bad. Never saw this one before