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[Q] is camera fast enough?

I need a phone for my wife, camera speed is very important for her.
The only online video review i could find are based on the 2.3 (i think) OS and it seems that the sutter speed and the speed between shots are not so great. Did the things has changed with ICS?

Nothing has changed at all. U can use apps as camera replacement but if camera is important then I gotta be honest other phones are much better. Best thing would be go to store and use the phone.
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Thanks for the answer. It sounds like a real sin, as i know that this model is really fast in everything else...

Can't have it all unfortunately.
On the plus side though, a DSLR is pretty fast

8Fishes said:
Can't have it all unfortunately.
On the plus side though, a DSLR is pretty fast
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Hard to fit in pocket tho

Htc for cameras, the s3 is actually pretty awesome. I haven't had the chance to compare cameras with the one s/x with the s3.... since i don't know many with it lol
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Teo032 said:
Htc for cameras, the s3 is actually pretty awesome. I haven't had the chance to compare cameras with the one s/x with the s3.... since i don't know many with it lol
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I have the galaxy nexus and it would be ideal: fast and with a fast camera.
Problem is I can't afford another one so i'll have to choose between two phones from koodo canada: galaxy s2x or htc one v.
Htc one v seems to have good fast camera but i'm concerne it's going to be laggy.

lazol said:
I have the galaxy nexus and it would be ideal: fast and with a fast camera.
Problem is I can't afford another one so i'll have to choose between two phones from koodo canada: galaxy s2x or htc one v.
Htc one v seems to have good fast camera but i'm concerne it's going to be laggy.
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S2x for sure then. Our camera isn't bad. It's great in daylight that's for sure. But when the sun starts setting. Ehh lol
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Teo032 said:
S2x for sure then. Our camera isn't bad. It's great in daylight that's for sure. But when the sun starts setting. Ehh lol
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Absutely, it's a good camera for what i found out. But for her speed is more important then quality, as all the cameras are pretty good nowadays if you only need "facebook pictures". She's always complaining that she constantly miss "the moment" because her current camera on her phone is too slow.

lazol said:
Absutely, it's a good camera for what i found out. But for her speed is more important then quality, as all the cameras are pretty good nowadays if you only need "facebook pictures". She's always complaining that she constantly miss "the moment" because her current camera on her phone is too slow.
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It isn't as fast as iPhone's but it's quick enough. I wouldn't get the one v lol
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Try out the fast burst camera app. There is a free version you can get and see if you like it. I ended up buying the paid version because I liked it so much. I take pics of my son swinging at the batting cage and it works great.
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Thanks for all your opinions... think i'll go for the S2x, much better phone. I'll try that app, the name sounds interesting... exactly what I was looking for... you know, if you want an happy life you need an happy wife!!

The beans camera

Hi ive seen this mentioned before just wandered if a solution arrived
Since jellybean yesterday ive had some crap green tinge on photos using flash.
If i wanted that id use aosp not have to use sense because of the camera!
Bit irritated as the update took so long to Come but its still pants!
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I noticed mine doesn't focus properly now either

Thinking about picking up one

I have the galaxy note 2 right now and was thinking about getting the note 3 until I saw the side by side front panel comparisons. I have had samsung phones for years and was debating on getting the one. The phone was released 6 months ago and that kind of worries me becuase technology seems to move so fast. So my question to you guys is how do y all like it? I played with my uncles the other day and I loved the build quality and the front speakers. How good is sense?
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speedfreak228 said:
I have the galaxy note 2 right now and was thinking about getting the note 3 until I saw the side by side front panel comparisons. I have had samsung phones for years and was debating on getting the one. The phone was released 6 months ago and that kind of worries me becuase technology seems to move so fast. So my question to you guys is how do y all like it? I played with my uncles the other day and I loved the build quality and the front speakers. How good is sense?
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I've been an HTC guy for years, I've tried a couple of Samsung's (Galaxy S(fascinate), Galaxy Nexus,S4) and I keep coming back to HTC.
Personally, I can't stand anything bigger than the Rezound/Galaxy Nexus. I returned the S4 because I couldn't find a comfortable way to hold it. The DNA wasn't much better (gave to my mother after a week)
The HTC one is a perfect fit size wise, I honestly don't know how anyone can use the note's as a phone... Just too big.
I may be sticking with the HTC one for a Long time, I love the build quality, design and the size (as compared to all the phones on the market now)

speedfreak228 said:
I have the galaxy note 2 right now and was thinking about getting the note 3 until I saw the side by side front panel comparisons. I have had samsung phones for years and was debating on getting the one. The phone was released 6 months ago and that kind of worries me becuase technology seems to move so fast. So my question to you guys is how do y all like it? I played with my uncles the other day and I loved the build quality and the front speakers. How good is sense?
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I came from the S3 and so far, it's a very nice phone. I really like how it feels in the hand when you are talking and I like how I can swype with one hand. As far as speed, it doesn't really feel faster than my S3, they feel about the same. Sense is fine, I use Nova as my primary launcher. Battery is good, better than the S3. But keep in mind, it's not unlocked right now and we don't know if any devs are working on it.

I have watched a couple of videos and they say the phone doesnt lag at all. Is this true? I had the s4 for a couple weeks. It had some lag here and there. How much screen time do you guys get
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I've had 0 issues with lag on this phone, the speed is pretty staggering.

i've had the phone for a week and have been very impressed with it. Battery gets me through a day. its very fast as well i haven't noticed any lag.

I haven't seen any of these high end phones lag. I'm thinking some people just like drama. Great phone. Use my rule though be happy and make your purchase based on what is on the phone assuming it will never be unlocked. I've been pretty happy using the logic. I'm unlocked myself, but also happy running rooted stock sometimes.

Long time HTC user up until recently had the sg3/sg4/
This phone is great, I highly suggest it.
The build quality i superior to Samsung, and IMO we have a much better chance of unlock root for this phone than on the s4.
I have a good feeling I'll be selling my s4 in the near future.

cstrife999 said:
I haven't seen any of these high end phones lag. I'm thinking some people just like drama. Great phone. Use my rule though be happy and make your purchase based on what is on the phone assuming it will never be unlocked. I've been pretty happy using the logic. I'm unlocked myself, but also happy running rooted stock sometimes.
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actually, all reviewers for the s4 say that TW lags on it. Haven't seen any on my Note 2, but I don't even have TW installed. Probably just needs better optimization.

nrfitchett4 said:
actually, all reviewers for the s4 say that TW lags on it. Haven't seen any on my Note 2, but I don't even have TW installed. Probably just needs better optimization.
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I've also heard the exact opposite. Point is what we perceive as "lag" has changed.
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cstrife999 said:
I've also heard the exact opposite. Point is what we perceive as "lag" has changed.
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http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/android/22370/galaxy-s4-revisited
http://m.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
All of them mention lag, stutters or sluggish UI.
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nrfitchett4 said:
http://m.blogs.computerworld.com/android/22370/galaxy-s4-revisited
http://m.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
All of them mention lag, stutters or sluggish UI.
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Re read my post. I've used an s4 its pretty much just as good. People are biased from time to time. Also as my other post said lag is more perception at this point. These super phones do amazing things. Sometimes I think my keyboard "lags" on the one badly for instance. I also realize the other factors at play. Heck people here in this forum complain about sense 5 being laggy. My point is that lag is half perception.
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Lag doesnt bother me that much as long as it isnt constant. I thought my upgrade was this month but its not until October. I think im going to call verizon and see if I can talk them into giving me an upgrade early
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I'm in the same boat. I currently have a note 2 and thinking of either the HTC one or moto x. I love the build quality of the One but love that the moto x is pretty much stock android. If this phone had an unlock/root method, it would be a no brainer. I just hope something comes soon for it and then I could load a Google experience ROM or something
Decisions, decisions...

I would honestly just be happy with root. That way I can use titanium backup and some of the other root apps I use
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Just ordered my HTC one. Is will be here Wednesday
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speedfreak228 said:
Just ordered my HTC one. Is will be here Wednesday
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You will be pleased, this is a great phone!

Since Monday was a holiday my phone won't be here until Thursday. I'm excited!! Anyone got any suggestions
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speedfreak228 said:
Since Monday was a holiday my phone won't be here until Thursday. I'm excited!! Anyone got any suggestions
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I suggest you ask clearer questions.

sense on the htc one is smooth to me the front speakers are excellent and a great idea got to thank htc for that
nice work and i love the titanium body good work guys

Slow-mo fuzzy low res image

Has anyone tried the slow motion yet? I've taken several videos, at night, indoors and outside in bright day light and they all look very very terrible. They look as if they were taken in 480p scaled up. Actually they look like a crappy GIF animation.
Is anyone experiencing the same thing or is it just a problem on my end.
I'll upload a video if anyone wants to see.
Nexus ONE

Yep same here on ATT note 3. Defeates the whole purpose and makes it unusable.

I have the same problem.
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The video says it's 720p but it looks really terrible. I hope it's a software issue that gets resolved in an update.
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Yep I have the same issue, very disappointing indeed.
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Oh no! This is one feature that made me want this phone rather than an iPhone. Crap, I hope Samsung will fix this soon.

How do you access slow mo video ?
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How do you access slow mo video ?
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Judging by the sample videos posted on YouTube, this is a widespread problem. Even the commenters there noticed how pixelated and fuzzy the image is.
Cmon Samsung... this is one THE best feature that people are looking for, yet you fail so bad.
This stopped me from purchasing the Note 3. With the locked bootloader, no hide application features and now this...

The one on the HTC one S has been the best slow mo cam I've used. Not even the iPhone was compares. I still can't figure out how to use it on the note.
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It's so strange that Samsung would offer a feature like this and it be so terrible. I thought my camera S defective
Nexus ONE

LG G2 vs. HTC One M8

New phone day is upon me and I have to make a decision. I'm leaning toward the G2, but am interested to hear other peoples opinions.

morganstein said:
New phone day is upon me and I have to make a decision. I'm leaning toward the G2, but am interested to hear other peoples opinions.
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I'd go with the G2 just to have a faux Nexus 5, very much like how our LGOG is a faux Nexus 4. But the M8 does look quite sexy, and you can always throw AOSP on that once the dev team steps up. Logically I'd say go with the M8 for it being the latest and greatest, but for ROM purposes I'd say the G2 wouldn't be a bad choice either.
Or, you could flip a coin and let fate decide. I usually do that when I'm really stuck between something, lol.
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Logically I'd say go with the M8 for it being the latest and greatest
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I was thinking that, but looking at specs, it doesn't seem to be so much better to warrant the price difference.

I read that the LG G2 has serious issues with ASOP roms. I may be getting a new phone and that would be a deal breaker.
EDIT: maybe not serious problems but that kinda put me off also resale value of the new HTC one!

The HTC one 2014 still has 4 MegaPixel camera. Keep that in mind. I would say G2 for camera and AOSP ROMs will get better in time. Plus the UI is pretty nice on G2. One has beautiful UI, but lacks camera. Honestly is it up to you. If you use camera on phone, I would go G2. If camera isn't important, look at One.
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Just make sure Cyanogenmod supports the one you want.
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I had the HTC One for a while before I had to give it to my wife and get the LGOG. Long story.. Anyway, the 4ultrapix camera was awesome and the software that came with it is amazing. I can't imagine the m8 would disappoint. I love rooting and playing with my phones but the One was so sweet I never got the itch. The Zoe feature for the camera is awesome too. My 2cents
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Whiplashh said:
The HTC one 2014 still has 4 MegaPixel camera. Keep that in mind. I would say G2 for camera and AOSP ROMs will get better in time. Plus the UI is pretty nice on G2. One has beautiful UI, but lacks camera. Honestly is it up to you. If you use camera on phone, I would go G2. If camera isn't important, look at One.
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My friend has a htc one max. Picture quality is better than this phone in low light, and the same in good lighting. BTW its 4 ultrapixel .
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I'm in the same situation. I'm renewing my contract by end of April. I was already decided about the G2 but came the M8. I don't really use the camera on my phone that often, because I prefer shooting with my Olympus camera. The design of the M8 is just so sexy, but I'm drawn back to the G2 when thinking about the battery. So confused!
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I would wait for the Note 4....The rumored specs are CRAZY!!
Or go with the Note 3....it's a GREAT phone.
Not to sure about the G2 or G3
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I'm gonna go with the g2. There's a hack for 4K video and 120fps slow mo
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Down with LG
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I'm gonna go with the g2. There's a hack for 4K video and 120fps slow mo
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I will never buy an LG phone again. 1 significant update in the 1.5 years for the LG OG is pathetic.
The Dev community has been great, but ASOP does not have conversation view and encryption does not work on LGOG CM
I purchased the M8 and have no regrets. I was concerned about the camera but the pictures have been a lot better then the LG OG in low light.
I would not purchase the G2.

Whiplashh said:
The HTC one 2014 still has 4 MegaPixel camera. Keep that in mind. I would say G2 for camera and AOSP ROMs will get better in time. Plus the UI is pretty nice on G2. One has beautiful UI, but lacks camera. Honestly is it up to you. If you use camera on phone, I would go G2. If camera isn't important, look at One.
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The camera on the G2 sucks. It's great under good lighting conditions but fails at a lot of other aspects. It pretty much suffers from the same problems the LGOG suffered from. Great camera but awful software utilizing it. LG don't know how to tweak a camera to save their lives. Even the original M7 with its 4mp was better to use. At least the M8 has an extra sensor to improve it some more. For best camera I would always go with Galaxy devices, Samsung tweaks their cameras for optimum performance and do a great job at it.

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The camera on the G2 sucks. It's great under good lighting conditions but fails at a lot of other aspects. It pretty much suffers from the same problems the LGOG suffered from. Great camera but awful software utilizing it. LG don't know how to tweak a camera to save their lives. Even the original M7 with its 4mp was better to use. At least the M8 has an extra sensor to improve it some more. For best camera I would always go with Galaxy devices, Samsung tweaks their cameras for optimum performance and do a great job at it.
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I agree. The galaxy Cameras are great. Only problem I have with Galaxy devices are the power button fails. Went through 2 because of it. LGOG didn't have a terrible camera, but it wasn't the best either. I just don't believe 4MP would cut it if you wanted to crop or zoom at all. Don't know what HTC was thinking. He is correct though, if a camera is what you're going for, Samsung can usually deliver. G2 just has some neat functions and is good for daily use. One has speakers and clean UI with good built quality. Samsung has good cameras and (to me) pretty good build quality, even if it is plastic. Don't forget about the Nexus! Good build quality, more bang for buck, and all the AOSP support you will ever need!
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Whiplashh said:
I agree. The galaxy Cameras are great. Only problem I have with Galaxy devices are the power button fails. Went through 2 because of it. LGOG didn't have a terrible camera, but it wasn't the best either. I just don't believe 4MP would cut it if you wanted to crop or zoom at all. Don't know what HTC was thinking. He is correct though, if a camera is what you're going for, Samsung can usually deliver. G2 just has some neat functions and is good for daily use. One has speakers and clean UI with good built quality. Samsung has good cameras and (to me) pretty good build quality, even if it is plastic. Don't forget about the Nexus! Good build quality, more bang for buck, and all the AOSP support you will ever need!
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Exactly. All three phones to me are good phones! They all have their advantages/disadvantages. Pretty much comes up to the user picking his/her poison.

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I just don't believe 4MP would cut it if you wanted to crop or zoom at all.
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For the second time, it's 4 ultrapixels lol.
And it zooms just as good if not better than this phone .
Also, my next phone will most likely not be LG unless they get there crap together. Will most likely go with HTCs newest phone next year if doesn't look like the m8(not my taste), as I deeply miss sense and the aluminum my evo shift has.

JESUSARIUS REX said:
For the second time, it's 4 ultrapixels lol.
And it zooms just as good if not better than this phone .
Also, my next phone will most likely not be LG unless they get there crap together. Will most likely go with HTCs newest phone next year if doesn't look like the m8(not my taste), as I deeply miss sense and the aluminum my evo shift has.
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I hope you know ultrapixels is a made up gimmick word HTC came up with to make 4 megapixels sound awesome.. And yes you can zoom but doing so ruins the pictures quality because at the end of the day it is just 4 megapixels. Only reason they made up the word ultrapixels was because of the low light performance and to sell off 4mp.

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I hope you know ultrapixels is a made up gimmick word HTC came up with to make 4 megapixels sound awesome.. And yes you can zoom but doing so ruins the pictures quality because at the end of the day it is just 4 megapixels. Only reason they made up the word ultrapixels was because of the low light performance and to sell off 4mp.
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My friend has a one max. It is four mega pixels, but the sensor brings in more information. We tested our cameras side by side, and his was the same as far a zooming in went. And low light was better.
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JESUSARIUS REX said:
My friend has a one max. It is four mega pixels, but the sensor brings in more information. We tested our cameras side by side, and his was the same as far a zooming in went. And low light was better.
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Than either he has a very special HTC One or you two are not photoheads. I have the One on my account for my aunt and when I compared it with my Note 2 back then the Note 2 blew it away as far as cropping/zooming goes. You will start to see some distortion as you zoom/crop.. Did you do your test on a PC or from the phones display? It's funny because all the reviews have similar results. Idk if your fanboying to the max or really believe you got those results. Those sensor bring more information for lowlight performance they have nothing to do with zooming and cropping, just nice pictures at night. Heck even my sisters HTC EVO 4G LTE smokes the One..

If I can I'm picking the HTC one M8 over the LG G2. Build quality/speakers/Snapdragon 801 is enough for me.

The only LG product I would buy now would be a Nexus. I read all the horroe stories about updates of previous phones. I thought for sure because our flagship phone was based off a Nexus we would get timely updates. I want to wait and see what the Note 4 has to offer.
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