Camera - T-Mobile HTC One (M8)

Does anyone else have any problems with this camera....i came from an iphone 5s (thank god) but this is the only problem i have it seems that when i open the camera it is very laggy/slow until i focus multiple times...anyone got any ideas?

bentleyboii said:
Does anyone else have any problems with this camera....i came from an iphone 5s (thank god) but this is the only problem i have it seems that when i open the camera it is very laggy/slow until i focus multiple times...anyone got any ideas?
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Maybe go to the app in settings/apps and clear data? Idk. Mine focus fast. I think the quality is superb. I know people gripe but I came from nexus5 and this camera is better even after Google New camera update.
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treIII said:
Maybe go to the app in settings/apps and clear data? Idk. Mine focus fast. I think the quality is superb. I know people gripe but I came from nexus5 and this camera is better even after Google New camera update.
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You're high....I came from the nexus 5 and the m8 camera isn't better. I don't even like the aluminum build and design....makes the phone difficult to hold comfortably. Lol I've already dented to speaker grill putting the damn phone in a case.
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clj575 said:
You're high....I came from the nexus 5 and the m8 camera isn't better. I don't even like the aluminum build and design....makes the phone difficult to hold comfortably. Lol I've already dented to speaker grill putting the damn phone in a case.
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I still have n5 also. This camera is better. Your perception. I don't do drugs not drink so for you to use that phrase says a lot on maybe why your mind and camera doesn't focus. Lol. Enjoy what your prefer and obviously go back to your n5 if you consider it better.
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treIII said:
I still have n5 also. This camera is better. Your perception. I don't do drugs not drink so for you to use that phrase says a lot on maybe why your mind and camera doesn't focus. Lol. Enjoy what your prefer and obviously go back to your n5 if you consider it better.
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Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one and they all stink.
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I like the camera BUT I hate and I mean absolutely hate the focus when trying to take a picture of something up close.
I use to have the G2 and I love taking pictures of random things up really close for detail. Might see a frog at work and take a picture of its eye or see a really neat looking spider and take an up close picture. I keep trying to do that with this phone and the damn thing won't focus up close no matter what I do. Just blurry. Tap the screen, it'll focus for a second then go out of focus. EXTREMELY frustrating.
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uoY_redruM said:
I like the camera BUT I hate and I mean absolutely hate the focus when trying to take a picture of something up close.
I use to have the G2 and I love taking pictures of random things up really close for detail. Might see a frog at work and take a picture of its eye or see a really neat looking spider and take an up close picture. I keep trying to do that with this phone and the damn thing won't focus up close no matter what I do. Just blurry. Tap the screen, it'll focus for a second then go out of focus. EXTREMELY frustrating.
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Will macro help in those situations?
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I have some tips that have worked for me. I notice focus is slow when the room is dark, and it's quick when there's tons of light. When using auto, keep the ISO at 200 or 400. Rely on ONLY point and shoot (no manual tap focusing) when you're outdoors and the sun is out. Also, if you're indoors and there's good lighting (very bright lights), rely on point and shoot as well. For dark scenes, go ahead and tap to focus.
I got these tips from hamdir in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51415071&postcount=8428 . Also, check out this thread to see the potential of the camera: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694621&page=168 .
Play with the camera and mess with the ISO and EV in auto mode. EV will add or take away exposure (+ exposure makes the image brighter, - exposure makes the image darker). For manual mode, mess with the ISO and the shutter speed (the icon that looks like a lens). The higher up you go in the slide bar for the shutter speed, the faster the shutter will be (therefore letting less light in). The lower you go in the slide bar, the slower the shutter will be (letting in more light, but don't go too far down, because you might choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 second exposures).

It's been ok for me. The one problem I have is using my Bank app and taking a photo to deposit a check into my account. It doesn't work anymore.
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jdembones said:
It's been ok for me. The one problem I have is using my Bank app and taking a photo to deposit a check into my account. It doesn't work anymore.
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Same for me and my credit union app. They say the problem is the M8 camera has more zoom than most, so they suggested making the check smaller instead of filling to the marks. I haven't had a check to try with since the suggestion, so I don't know if it works yet.

FreydNot said:
Same for me and my credit union app. They say the problem is the M8 camera has more zoom than most, so they suggested making the check smaller instead of filling to the marks. I haven't had a check to try with since the suggestion, so I don't know if it works yet.
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I will have to try that next time!
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clj575 said:
You're high....I came from the nexus 5 and the m8 camera isn't better. I don't even like the aluminum build and design....makes the phone difficult to hold comfortably. Lol I've already dented to speaker grill putting the damn phone in a case.
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the m8 isn't made for hillbillies that toss and throw their 700 phones around.
go back to your plastic nexus.
btw, telling other that are high makes you look like a junkie.

neonsector said:
the m8 isn't made for hillbillies that toss and throw their 700 phones around.
go back to your plastic nexus.
btw, telling other that are high makes you look like a junkie.
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Wth are you babbling about? See the anti plastic build comments don't bother me. Lol are you high, because your comment is almost incoherent?? I don't know many hillbillies from AZ.
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clj575 said:
Wth are you babbling about? See the anti plastic build comments don't bother me. Lol are you high, because your comment is almost incoherent?? I don't know many hillbillies from AZ.
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Apache Junction, New River and Coolidge...lol. They are close to hillbillies..lol
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jdembones said:
Apache Junction, New River and Coolidge...lol. They are close to hillbillies..lol
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Maybe a distant cousin. Lol..

jdembones said:
I will have to try that next time!
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Today I successfully got a check to scan and deposit. I sized it to about 75% of what it wanted. I also notice when I scan QR codes or barcodes, it reads the code when it is very small.

Good to know.
I did notice the QR scanner liked it when the image is farther away.
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CAMERA | Post photos taken with your LG Optimus G here

Taken any good photos on your LG Optimus G?
Seen something funny that you captured the moment for?
Then why not share them.
Have fun guys.
Does anyone have this phone
Maybe not yet but its here resdy lol
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Here's a pic of my wife's latest cut after she dyed he hair a purpleish blue. She a stylist.
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Thats awesome mate
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Pretty decent picture quality. And awesome hair cut
Depleta said:
Pretty decent picture quality. And awesome hair cut
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She says thanks. Its grown back already though. Her hair grows like weeds. (Not the smokeable kind though. That actually grows kinda slow)
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Night time Photography - Noise
Just wondering what is the noise like on this camera when taking pictures in the streets lit only by street lights?
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Depleta said:
Just wondering what is the noise like on this camera when taking pictures in the streets lit only by street lights?
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Reviews been saying that pictures in the dark are not very good i believe we'll need a cameraMOD
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Just wondering what is the noise like on this camera when taking pictures in the streets lit only by street lights?
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I'll take one this evening and post it. I've heard the Sprint versions does better in low light though.
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Gotta say after playing with one first hand...im SUPER dissapointed with the camera. Im an android faithful through and through, but I compared the pictures side by side with an iphone 4s and wow what a difference. you can zoom in so much farther and the pictures are so much clearer on the 4s. I was freaked out by this because they touted the 13MP camera, and it just doesnt deliver. It honestly looks more akin to my galaxy nexus camera quality wise. Just thought I would weigh in on my experience.
this along with the locked bootloader unfortunately might push me away from this phone.
HaiKaiDo said:
Gotta say after playing with one first hand...im SUPER dissapointed with the camera. Im an android faithful through and through, but I compared the pictures side by side with an iphone 4s and wow what a difference. you can zoom in so much farther and the pictures are so much clearer on the 4s. I was freaked out by this because they touted the 13MP camera, and it just doesnt deliver. It honestly looks more akin to my galaxy nexus camera quality wise. Just thought I would weigh in on my experience.
this along with the locked bootloader unfortunately might push me away from this phone.
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So can you post some pictures here?
Since I wanna switch from galaxy nexus and I don't want a worse camera in my new phone..
I am also very disappointed in the camera its unbearable.
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It's good in outside light, lousy indoors.
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Here is one I just took at lunch.
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The first one is in pitch black. I'm very happy with all my pictures. Better then my sg3.
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Some late season flowers I saw while walking my dog yesterday
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Those look pretty good. Some of the reviews mentioned strange autofocus and I agree. Pics can look very good if you catch it in focus.
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One focused on the box, one focused on the puzzle itself. Low light under a chandelier. Not bad at all.
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Interesting Items for SGS3 (Coming Soon)

Hey everyone, I am in the middle of waiting for my pay day, and am going to purchase these items for my S3,
Let me know what you think I should test them out on, also if you have used them reply letting me know what it's like (with pictures)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251235712089?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171000669477?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BUBBL...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item41714cfeb0
I have the second one. It's not that good. The raised lens of the s3 make it nearly impossible to mount the ring for the lens. I customized a case for it.
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htcsnap93 said:
I have the second one. It's not that good. The raised lens of the s3 make it nearly impossible to mount the ring for the lens. I customized a case for it.
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Have you got any pictures of what each one does? And thanks for the reply
Bubblescope
Can anyone comment on the Bubblescope? Looks interesting.
They seems interesting.
That looks interesting, my friend has one and his works pretty good. I mean I've tried it but it just feels weird. But it does work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815338
Perhaps not the same brand but gives you a idea of the first link ,,,
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Go with Bubble, or wait for/install the sphere camera app?

Macro lense

Anyone have a link to a attachable macro lebse?
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I was actually looking into getting the fish eye lens and came across this on eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111054770100
However, I have to remove my Poetic atmosphere case every time I have to use it as I was told. So, I'm still undecided
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I've been thinking of getting this one.
http://photojojo.com/m/store/awesomeness/macro-lens-band
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mky4b11 said:
I've been thinking of getting this one.
http://photojojo.com/m/store/awesomeness/macro-lens-band
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That thing is simply Brilliant!
Would it work using UAG case on the phone?
minicoop7 said:
I was actually looking into getting the fish eye lens and came across this on eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111054770100
However, I have to remove my Poetic atmosphere case every time I have to use it as I was told. So, I'm still undecided
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That one looks sweet. I just hate always prying my cell case off
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phone-Camer...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20d3aad98f
12x zoom? why not? xD
dioggo92 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phone-Camer...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20d3aad98f
12x zoom? why not? xD
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That's so cool but man would you look dumb with one of those. xD
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The photojojo macro band is great in my opinion. It doesnt work well with a case though, I usually end up popping the phone out and putting the band on. You can see some of the pictures I used it on here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sad_ryu/ (This set specifically http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHjR9hr )
Any of the macro shots (most are instagramed) in my photostream were taken using a Galaxy Nexus, Note 2 or HTC One.
Its a little tricky due to shallow depth of focus, and you need good light, either sunshine or a torch, but you can get some nice shots with it.
Has anyone got any example photos taken with those?
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sad_ryu said:
The photojojo macro band is great in my opinion. It doesnt work well with a case though, I usually end up popping the phone out and putting the band on. You can see some of the pictures I used it on here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sad_ryu/ (This set specifically http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHjR9hr )
Any of the macro shots (most are instagramed) in my photostream were taken using a Galaxy Nexus, Note 2 or HTC One.
Its a little tricky due to shallow depth of focus, and you need good light, either sunshine or a torch, but you can get some nice shots with it.
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I was wondering why does it not work with a case on? is it due to a focus issue? I would love if i could keep my UAG case on while using the easy macro band. It seems so cool and useful
It works best when flat against the lens glass. If the case separates the two, you just get a blurry mess.
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Would you still get the One?

Im looking into a new phone. Heavily debating the One or the new G2. Was the ultra pixel thing as bad as I've read?
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My camera is great,don't have the blue screen issue neither does my wife,I really like my one,so much that I haven't seen the need to flash a custom rom just rooted and installed adaway
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I personally still think the HTC One is superior to the G2. When comparing One to the S4, well the One hands down since the S4 is locked down right now.
i debated the same thing about a month ago. I am very happy with the ONE. I went with the one mostly because I was afraid about the lack of cases available for the verizon one. The VZW back is different than other G2s. I held both in store and the superior build qualtiy of the one put me over the edge.
development is much better on the G2 at the moment though.
Im happy with my decision.
I have played with a few of the other flagship phones like the S4 and the G2, and hands down the One takes the prize. In my opinion, that is.
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without a second thought. best phone i've ever owned.
Hah,... I switched carriers, lost unlimited data, and then came back...so yes I love this phone, just wished Verizon wasn't such a mutherf%+Ker.
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Thamks for all the replies. Im glad to see you all have not regretted buying one.
I'm interested in the One because the specs are similar to my current S4. I love the design and aluminium body they used. Was just worried about the camera.
The G2 looks amazing on paper and the super slim bezels look great. But the buttons on the back of the phone have made me think twice about it, as well as its plastic everything.
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kkeller87 said:
Thamks for all the replies. Im glad to see you all have not regretted buying one.
I'm interested in the One because the specs are similar to my current S4. I love the design and aluminium body they used. Was just worried about the camera.
The G2 looks amazing on paper and the super slim bezels look great. But the buttons on the back of the phone have made me think twice about it, as well as its plastic everything.
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I'm not crazy about the camera in the one, but love every other aspect of it. I keep my s3 on hand for the camera.
kkeller87 said:
Thamks for all the replies. Im glad to see you all have not regretted buying one.
I'm interested in the One because the specs are similar to my current S4. I love the design and aluminium body they used. Was just worried about the camera.
The G2 looks amazing on paper and the super slim bezels look great. But the buttons on the back of the phone have made me think twice about it, as well as its plastic everything.
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I had the S4, and the G2, and still prefer the HTC One. Maybe its the look of the UI itself, but I thought the S4 and G2 were almost the same. both very cheap cartoony looking. I was also not a fan of the back buttons at all.
There are so many USEFUL suprises on the HTC One that I have used more in a week, then the unneeded special stuff on the S4 that I had for over 2 months. I am VERY happy that I got the HTC one and sold the S4. And I wasnt even rooted on the One or S4.
kkeller87 said:
Thamks for all the replies. Im glad to see you all have not regretted buying one.
I'm interested in the One because the specs are similar to my current S4. I love the design and aluminium body they used. Was just worried about the camera.
The G2 looks amazing on paper and the super slim bezels look great. But the buttons on the back of the phone have made me think twice about it, as well as its plastic everything.
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I was really iffy about the camera as well since i owned the s4 at the same time. HOWEVER, granted the s4 has a much higher megapixel the One camera has a far more accurate color replicatiion. The only downside to the One cam is cropping and zooming on a photo. If you are okay with a image that comes out in excellent quality when printed at its natural size(close to 8x12 i think) then you will be good to go.
justinisloco said:
I had the S4, and the G2, and still prefer the HTC One. Maybe its the look of the UI itself, but I thought the S4 and G2 were almost the same. both very cheap cartoony looking. I was also not a fan of the back buttons at all.
There are so many USEFUL suprises on the HTC One that I have used more in a week, then the unneeded special stuff on the S4 that I had for over 2 months. I am VERY happy that I got the HTC one and sold the S4. And I wasnt even rooted on the One or S4.
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This pleases me
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buckmarble said:
I was really iffy about the camera as well since i owned the s4 at the same time. HOWEVER, granted the s4 has a much higher megapixel the One camera has a far more accurate color replicatiion. The only downside to the One cam is cropping and zooming on a photo. If you are okay with a image that comes out in excellent quality when printed at its natural size(close to 8x12 i think) then you will be good to go.
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Ive been looking at comparison shots of the One vs the GS4. Checks out. Honestly, for snapping pictures of my cats, the One will do just fine.
Always thought the iPhone was the de-facto standard for camera phones. Well last weekend in Philly I got an unbelievable shot of the monument for African Americans by the liberty bell that my gf couldn't with her 5s because of the lighting. For point and shoot, I've had no regrets.
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Always thought the iPhone was the de-facto standard for camera phones. Well last weekend in Philly I got an unbelievable shot of the monument for African Americans by the liberty bell that my gf couldn't with her 5s because of the lighting. For point and shoot, I've had no regrets.
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My only issue is I feel like I can never get a good stabilization. A good number of my pictures come out blurry. At times.
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went from a GNex to the HTC One. If i had to do it again, i would go to the Moto X developer edition. My friend switches between that and his 5s. And after using it, I like it a little bit more than my one, although I just think thats mostly because of the power button location and that its closer to pure google instead of Sense.
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went from a GNex to the HTC One. If i had to do it again, i would go to the Moto X developer edition. My friend switches between that and his 5s. And after using it, I like it a little bit more than my one, although I just think thats mostly because of the power button location and that its closer to pure google instead of Sense.
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If I had the money to go to the Dev edition moto x I would. My wife won't let me spend that much up front.
As far as sense goes, I will only have it on there long enough to get to Cyanogenmod.
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justinisloco said:
My only issue is I feel like I can never get a good stabilization. A good number of my pictures come out blurry. At times.
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Even with my s4 I have to sit pretty still.
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I am about to send my one in to have the camera replaced. The purple haze and the camera is constantly focusing but other than that the one has been flawless.
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Dark Jedi said:
I am about to send my one in to have the camera replaced. The purple haze and the camera is constantly focusing but other than that the one has been flawless.
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How long have you had yours? Is there a certain batch that had the bad camera? I've also read that some users have fixed it with another rom, or the 4.3 update. It all seems messy and no clear answer in sight.

Why do night photos look like this ?

Reminds me of my old Nokia N95 days. Light bleeding.
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are you talking about the glares from the light?
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it looks like you need to clean off the camera top plastic peice... idk though
Limeybastard said:
Reminds me of my old Nokia N95 days. Light bleeding.
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The car being towed was last week.
The other was last night. Sons birthday, no flash, just candlelight. I did crop the picture afterwards.
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Limeybastard said:
Reminds me of my old Nokia N95 days. Light bleeding.
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Maybe your windshield is causing the glare.
Yeah id say your windshield dude
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Heres one with no windshield.
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Like a cheap old Nokia n95,camera phone. Yay
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Limeybastard said:
Like a cheap old Nokia n95,camera phone. Yay
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Mind sound silly but there is a small protective piece of plastic over the lense that, after 3 weeks, I finally found/removed it.
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I would have to agree, I think you need to see if the plastic protector is still on the lens. I removed mine about 3 days after I got the phone. I was taking pics that looked exactly like yours do, and finally found the clear plastic protector and removed it.
Cannot locate a plastic protector on my lense. The galaxy s4 did have one though.
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Limeybastard said:
Heres one with no windshield.
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I'm with you, the camera on this phone sucks ass. I don't know if it's software, hardware or combination of the both. Takes too long to focus, whether image stabilization is on or not, trying to take pictures of your kids? Forget it with this camera, images come out too blurry. I like the smooth motion option on the video camera though.....
IRIE4IPIER said:
I'm with you, the camera on this phone sucks ass. I don't know if it's software, hardware or combination of the both. Takes too long to focus, whether image stabilization is on or not, trying to take pictures of your kids? Forget it with this camera, images come out too blurry. I like the smooth motion option on the video camera though.....
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All phones are created different lol. Mine takes great pics. Contact t mobile.
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BACARDILIMON said:
All phones are created different lol. Mine takes great pics. Contact t mobile.
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Yeah, I saw a thread not too long ago that it's a manufacturing defect, but I rooted with one of the first ways to available, so, tripped knox
I think its the case causing the ghosting and light bleeding. I can see reflection's around lenses bezel and plastic case.
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The phone isn't so great at taking night shots with flash IMO. A bit too soft and not as sharp and clear as my s4. The only solution I found was to use another camera app for these type of shots. I settled on Camera Awesome on the play store. Pictures come out the same and sometimes better than my s4 with night shots with flash.
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I settled on Camera Awesome on the play store. Pictures come out the same and sometimes better than my s4 with night shots with flash.
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I just tried the Camera Awesome and all it did was say I needed to insert an sdcard before using the camera ??
No other apps have this memory issue
Just took a picture in daylight a cloudy day and check out what the duck looks like! Unreal, total over exposure on the white. Was set on auto with no flash.
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Heres one with no windshield.
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Aside from plastic on lense, a couple other things to keep in mind/check:
Camera Mode (Auto, Night Mode, etc)
Focus point (ie. when you tap on screen to focus the picture are you focusing on the actual light or the subject that you want to capture)
Cleaned lense (sometimes a dirty or scratched lense will produce noise images)
Case, which you mentioned (have you tried taking same or similar pics not behind windsheild and without the case in question)
Last, but not least, the camera comes defaulted at 9 MP (vs 13MP advertised). Have you tried setting camera to 13MP and seeing if the quality differs?
Those are all things I would check/keep in mind. My indoor performance hasn't been stellar but I know it depends on scenario. Also, using flash at night will always negatively impact your photo quality.
I would take it in for an exchange. Dont mention anything about if you tripped knox or anything. Just show them the images. I for one bought this phone for the camera and love the pics. They blow my wifes iPhone out of the water and when compared to my bosses LG G2, I still think the Note 3's is better. Sounds like you got some hardware issues.
I was focusing on the duck when I took the image. Will try with case off. I cannot locate any lenses protector on lense. It was clean. Thanks for the tips
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