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Camera Comparison Shots

I know we have all heard about how 'bad' the camera on the Galaxy Nexus is. Most of the negative reaction to the camera is purely based on the megapixel count, not actual comparison shots. So, I thought it would be neat to actually see how the camera does in comparison to other smartphone cameras. I had a chance to test the Galaxy Nexus in comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Rezound, and HTC Droid Incredible. I took a picture of my cubicle wall with each, and then cropped each pic to a portion of the flag on my wall. I did not zoom in or out, merely cropped. Here is the result of my test:
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Granted, this was a limited test in just one scenario, but I thought the Galaxy Nexus held it's own here. Anyone have any comparison shots they can share?

I could post a comparison, but it would be between the GN and nothing and the GN would win.
As it's the only phone and camera I carry everywhere with me and therefore it's the best one at any given time that I need a camera.

Gnex photo looks the sharpest. The stars are a little washed out compared to the GS2 though.
Wth is with the yellow tint from the Rezound?
I think people are basing the quality of the photos on Mega pixel alone. They see 5MP compared to 8MP and just disregard the actual quality of the picture.
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http://recombu.com/news/android-camera-phone-face-off_M16251.html

i don't have a direct comparison, but here's a couple of panoramic shots.
this one was taken with my Rezound:
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9836/imag0041k.jpg
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and here is one i took with my GN the other day:
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7020/pano20111225110551.jpg
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(no 'IMG' posts as they are 2MB each & not everyone here has unlimited data)

SwiftLegend said:
Wth is with the yellow tint from the Rezound?
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Yeah, the color on the Rezound, at least indoors under artificial light, is a little off. I took several shots and they all had that yellowish look to them.

voxigenboy said:
and here is one i took with my GN the other day:
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7020/pano20111225110551.jpg
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You're holding it wrong

10x optical zoom lens for Arc

As I'm about to order it, I wonder if SO has it, or have used it, because I have some questions about the quality - is it blurred or blackened around the corners of the pictures, is the zoom adjustable, or 10x fixed. If anyone has sample photos I'll be thankful - with and without.
I don't know if it's OK to post the link to the shop, so just pictures. You know it anyway...
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Did you end up ordering it? I'm curious about your experiences with the lens.

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Did you end up ordering it? I'm curious about your experiences with the lens.
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I'm waiting for it to come. But the idea was that i could see if so used it. Not a single sample foto on the whole net...
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I think this is a stupid accesory. Better to spend the money in a camera..........

Yeah. I can buy a phone for 20$, a laptop, dslr, video camera and a watch. Why do i need a smartphone with a stupid accessory, as i can have a trailer loaded with things tbat do almost the same...
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I've bought one, I'll post some photos during the week =)

i bought one for my X1 a couple of years ago... it was garbage from day one. very impractical. the lens wiggled on the plastic phone case and so the build quality is just what you expect.
your $20 is better spent on a real point-&-shoot camera if you want the zoom capability.

any progress here? Just curious
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I'm waiting for it to come. But the idea was that i could see if so used it. Not a single sample foto on the whole net...
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DealExtreme usually get their hands on new products first. So if no one has bought it from DX, no one else have it.

here are pics using the lens [=
i got it after waiting 7 weeks for it to arrive from DX to usa.
its very nice probably more for outdoors which i havent tried yet but here are pictures with and without so you can see how it zooms in at 10x. the only downside is that you cant control the zoom its 10x fixed.
i zoomed in on the picture with the mushroom [=

S pen acting weird

My devil of a son threw my new phone on the floor and cracked the screen pretty bad requiring me to change it. Left a big hole in my wallet too. After changing the screen, I found that my s pen is acting a bit weird. In air view mode, the dot is off by around 2 mm.
I also noticed that the pen sensitivity has also reduced.
Is there any fix for this problem?
I have tried using reset s pen app from the market, but it doesn't seem to help either.
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First; turn on auto rotate if it's already on turn it off and on. Then go to display setting and recalibrate horizontal and gyro, finally go to your home screen and scribble the spen around the screen with it held at all angles and draw into the corners. If this doesn't fix it then maybe it's a hardware issue.
If the sensitivity is not right there are two options I know of; open open up the cover/button and adjust the dial underneath, or do as I did and slam the spen quite firmly onto a hard flat surface. (I actually layered mine between two coasters to protect the funny shaped end and hit the side with it at about a third the strength I imagine youd need to break it - it worked wonders for mine. )
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I Did what you suggested. Claibrating the gyroscope dis nothing much. Slammed the spen but doesn't help.
Opened the spen and tried adjusting the screws inside... Didn't see much difference.
Guess that leaves me with the only option of heading to the service center and talk to those experts out there.
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I dont want to create one more thread, so i will write about my problems here. I have similar problem as OP has.
My wacom sensor behaves strangely in the corners and the edge of the screen.
Here is a picture that demonstrates the problem clearly. All the lines should be straight, but they are not.
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Can it be fixed?

Ideas for NFC GCSE technology project

Hi, sorry if this in the wrong area or the post is badly worded but it is my first so please excuse me.
For my final gcse project for technology we have to build a project,in which there are multiple briefs such as lights and speakers or toys etc. I would like to include the use of NFC into this be it a tag on a dog collar turning on a toy or a phone playing music to a speaker, if possible I'd like some ideas on what to do. I'm familiar with python,batch and html and am good at soldering.
Thanks a lot!all ideas welcome will give thanks etc
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Hi, sorry if this in the wrong area or the post is badly worded but it is my first so please excuse me.
For my final gcse project for technology we have to build a project,in which there are multiple briefs such as lights and speakers or toys etc. I would like to include the use of NFC into this be it a tag on a dog collar turning on a toy or a phone playing music to a speaker, if possible I'd like some ideas on what to do. I'm familiar with python,batch and html and am good at soldering.
Thanks a lot!all ideas welcome will give thanks etc
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I'm a bit late, was looking for a GCSE rant thread, but anyway:
To start off, I beat you, already made one for mine. I presume you had the brief that you can make a keyless door, so this is what I did:
Built a generic door, but on the front it had an LDR connected to a PIC chip and 3 status LEDs. I laser cut a panel to hold my phone (Galaxy nexus) and attached an NFC sticker to the back, so it detected it when I put the phone on it. I then used NFC Task Launcher to write the task to launch my client and start unlocking. It can also be launched manually, as well as password protected
It then used the device's rear LED to flash into the LDR in a pulse that would not be possible to easily replicate with a torch, which the chip picked up, and opened the door.
That, + a good portfolio, got me full marks
Point on my part; you can use this as a design, as long as you change it. If you're unlucky enough to end up with the same examiner I had, you'd end up with a lower originality mark, as I already used the same idea. However, to use this idea outside of a school project, permission would be required
Here's some pics:
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Hand held Gimbal that works for S8+ and GoPro?

Looking for a Hand held Gimbal that I can use both my phone and GoPro on. The cheaper the better but I understand I don't have many options. Any Ideas?
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You might want to explain what a gimbal is or why you need it and in what context you'll be using it. you mention gopro so potentially, it would be in a rugged environment or sports.
Just saying, if you want responses, clarify.

Yep, Also never heard of it...

galaxys said:
Yep, Also never heard of it...
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fancy word for selfie stick

I use a ikan FLY-X3 PLUS, It works great as long as you don't have lots of wind hitting the phone. Its better with my S7 or GoPro.
donguason said:
Looking for a Hand held Gimbal that I can use both my phone and GoPro on. The cheaper the better but I understand I don't have many options. Any Ideas?
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Gimbals are definitely not just selfie sticks. They're for producing cinematic quality video and are quite effective when used correctly. I've got a DJI Osmo Mobile that i was using with my S7 but I havent had a chance to try out the S8+ on it yet. I'm going to guess that it'll be pushing the limits on the motors for it though.
Anyway... just set it up for the S8+... Looks like it'll work alright but no way your gonna get it to work inside a case and you've basically got to adjust the thing to the limits of the device. I'm sure the weight and size will put stress on the motors and use more battery than normal, but it does work.
Sorry for the sideways pic:
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Of course...this won't help you with the GoPro part

I think i found one that works.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...NV5NJ&linkId=13018892e7af99a7d51552df4f60193d
With GoPro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFdC49IVKWY
With S8 Plus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIQj1vCmdDc
Waiting to here if this one will work too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BVYMNFI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AG1FKBNAQKSKJ&psc=1

Saw this on YT, nice side-by-side comparison of 2 gimbals, plus he has OIS on and off with each one. That's where I found out what gimbals are (as far as smartphones are concerned).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DUz-P_zkfs

Zhiyun smooth Q, cheaper than osmo and can function comparable to it.