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Rhodium HTC Pro 2 Camera quality very low

The camera quality is very low.
Anyone know software or procedure to improve quality ?

What do you mean, by very low? I find it quite okay for a 3.15 mp. It's not like the 5mp of the diamond 2, or those on nokia phones, but you don't buy a touch pro 2 for the camera, you know?

The only bad photos I've seen from the TP2 are when there's low lighting--the picture gets noise, distortions. Maybe if you posted one of yours and explained how you wanted it improved someone could give you some tips. Otherwise I'd recommend trying some shots in good lighting and see if you get better results.
I've never seen anyone demonstrate the 3.2mp camera of the TP2 has noticeably worse quality than the 5mp camera on D2 with side-by-sides taken under the same conditions. For the sake of people for whom picture quality is important, you'd think some blog would've given that a shot.

There is a good comparison with the HD here (you all would have seen this anyway).
I found if you change the Quality to Super Fine and increase the Sharpness to +5 under Image Properties you will squeeze a little more out of it.
Under poor lighting, you can try and tilt the device around and watch the screen while the lens gains and loses light exposure. Sometimes a small adjustment in camera angle makes all the difference.
Still auto focus and macro functionality is so much better than my Trinity.

It is what is is but I find it pretty good.
Check out the two images attached that I took on the weekend, for a phone cam it's not bad. Definitely better than the majority of 5MP phone cams out there (they pretty much all have the same rubbish sensor anyway.) These were taken with all the settings on standard (didn't know there was a super fine lol)
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There is a good comparison with the HD here (you all would have seen this anyway).
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I'm amazed at the amount of noise in those TP2 shots, even the outdoor ones. That's not something I've seen in other outdoor shots from the TP2.

There are a number of reasons why the quality is bad on the Pro 2 which I am trying to work out.
1) You cannot change the capture format from JPEG, this means that JPEG compression is noticeably visible. There must be a way to change this otherwise they would not show this option
2) Metering mode algorithms - They suck! simple as that. My Sony Ericsson W800i was better at taking photos than this.
3) Sharpness - you have to play around with it as I have a feeling you either need less of it or more.
4) Resolution - I learnt from my previous phone LG Viewty (5MP) that not always the largest resolution is the best to use on all occasions. So I advise testing out the same shots but in different resolutions, I stuck with 1MP.
I think the camera has potential but the algorithms on the cam driver doesn't perform well enough for such a high end device.
How to compensate for noisy and grainy photos:
Install Noiseware for Windows
Reduce your photo like you should be doing anyway to about 50% of it's original size.
What I do is import my photos into photoshop automatically when the device is connected and I use an action to reduce all the photos in batch processes, then if I want to I'll use Noiseware to reduce some of the noise out from the photo. (Free version you have to do that manually not in PS)
Windows Mobile has Windows Update so I am pretty sure that when Windows 6.5 is officially released there will be some form of a firmware upgrade or service pack that will improve the camera quality, if not then I'm sure the cam driver is accessible for us to edit. Most likely the algorithms would be in hexadecimal format.

I honestly dont think its bad at all, but then personally I didnt buy it with the camera as one of the reasons, but for facebook etc its pretty damn good for the MP.
It is afterall a business device not a SLR.

haha it's a camera phone. The photos are supposed to be shoddy.
Those shots were taken absolutely stock with no tweaking, they are noisy, because it is a phone with a camera unit smaller than a 10p piece and a lense which is minute. They are nowhere near as noisy as in that comparison review posted and so I question the authors ability.
If you buy a phone for a camera then I really do pity you as at best the results are always going to be shocking, i.e the best camera phone is pretty much on par with the average £50 digital camera.

Can we get more users posting some test images?
Im currently deciding on a new phone and this has been on my mind, those comparison shots are pretty shoddy >< dazkeirle loo fine though

Tip: remove back cover and make sure the lense is clean!

Could it be register related?
If so, i took a peek at my registery value for the camera in:
HKLM>Drivers>BuiltIn>Camera>
My sensor type says 4100. Maybe there a different types ?
Maybe it's nothing, maybe it is.

Archeer FI-366 Wireless IP Cloud Camera - Unboxing & Review

Introduction
This is the Archeer FI-366 Wireless IP Cloud Camera
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Unboxing
Archeer provides lots of accessories in the Camera Package: 1 x Archeer FI-366 Wireless IP Cloud Camera, 1 x Bracket, 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x 5V/2A 100-240V Power Adapter, 1x Network Cable, 1 x Pack of Screws, 1 x User Manual, 1x UK/EU Converter (at least in my package)
As regards the Camera itself, it has a full-plastic chassis that might not seem so solid, but it is solid enough considering that this is something you won't touch frequently. (usually attached to the wall)
On the front side there is the LEDs Area (Wi-Fi, Power and Ethernet).
About the Rotating Camera, it is an almost 360 degrees variant as regards the Horizontal Rotation, and almost 90 degrees as regards the Vertical Rotation. As you can see, it features Manual Focus, 12x Infrared LEDs together with a Light Sensor in order to provide Night (or low-light) vision and 1x Microphone.
On the back side there are many ports, with just one function button: 1x DC IN, 1x Ethernet Port, 1x Alarm Port, 1x MicroSD slot, 1x Wi-Fi Antenna, 1x 3.5mm Audio IN, 1x 3.5mm Audio OUT, 1x Function Button.
On the left side (or right side depending on your viewing angle) there is a Speaker Hole hidden.
Device
Camera Sensor Quality
I don't know which sensor has been used, but the quality doesn't seem to be so bad for a 720p Camera. The Manual Focus is a bit annoying because might not allow to produce super-sharp videos but...this is a WiFi Camera, not an Action Camera or any professional camcorder.
I have recorded two videos, both at 720P Quality, with and without Infrared LEDs active. (Night Vision off/on)
This video has been streamed to my device using the WiFi Connection, so this has been saved directly on my device and not on the MicroSD that you can insert if you want. As you can see the Quality isn't too bad, what impressed me is the amount of details captured with Night Vision enabled, impressive. Ok it isn't smooth, a bit stuttery, but this has been streamed in real-time so you can't expect a 100% smooth video especially at 720P.
If you want a Smooth Video, it is possible to choose the "smooth" Option in the app, reducing the resolution. I'll talk about the app in the next paragraph.
WiFi Cloud App: MIPC
Wi-Fi App called MIPC enables this camera to be controlled using an Android or iOS smartphone.
The App is pretty well-made, even if it has an iOS look even on Android...
Anyway, it works perfectly, it might not have a perfect UI, but all features are working and i haven't experienced any crash or instability. Considering that this is a Chinese app, it is well supported even on foreign markets.
In the real-time streaming mode, it is possible to start recording, take a snapshot of the current frame and other features.
Conclusions
This WiFi Camera is well-made, even though it might not have the best materials, it is complete providing some high-quality videos even with low-light conditions. Maybe an internal battery would have been appreciated, but it would increase the price (that isn't low though).
So, do I recommend it? Yes, this is definitely a good product even though the price is a bit high.
Pros:
- Excellent Low Light/Night Vision Quality
- Well-Made WiFi Remote App
- Smooth Video Option Available
Cons:
- Noisy Rotational Motors
- Price is bit too high
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 9.5
Design and Materials: 8
Performance and Videos Resolution: 9
Camera Sensor Quality: 8
Software: 9.5
Price: 7
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/817qF
Official Product Website: http://www.archeer.com/Wireless-IP-...d-Night-Vision-Plug-and-Play-FI-366-p-62.html
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Arc...qid=1477079884&sr=8-2&keywords=archeer+fi-366​

AZDome A305 - Wi-Fi Dash Camera - NT96658 | Sony IMX323 | 12MP | G-Sensor

Introduction
This is the AZDome A305
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Hardware
This device is powered by a Novatek NT96658 Chipset with a Sony IMX323 Sensor. Just like most products from China, including smartphones, it is common to use interpolation to increase the resolution of photos, so 12MP Resolution is interpolated from 2.19MP. Video Resolution goes up to 1080p30.
Official Specs together with Box Ones.
Unboxing
As most of all Action Camera, its packaging comes with some accessories: 1x User Manual, 1x Car 12V to 5V Charger, 1x Mini (yes, not Micro) USB Cable, 1x Mounting Base, 2x 3M Adhesive Pads and the Dash Cam (of course).
Written in the previous specifications image, you can read the size of the camera, 83 x 69 x 38 mm, just a pretty standard size for this type of Dash Cams.
On the front side there is the Speaker Grill, the 2.45 inches IPS Display (high quality) and all Navigation Buttons required to use the camera.
On the the right side there is the Power Button, three holes for 2x LEDs (one for charging, one for power) and the Micro-SD (still called TF) Slot that supports up to 64GB Cards based on the specs.
On the left side there is 1x AV OUT port (cable not included, or missing in my box), 1x Mini-USB Port and an Hole for the Reset Button.
On the back side there is the base slot required to mount the camera, and two dissipation vents. Hidden under the base there is the battery.
On the lower side there are just two holes, required for the microphone (i guess 2x Microphones for Stereo Recording).
Device
Camera Sensor Quality
This is the first time i test this Camera Sensor from Sony, the IMX323. Based on the spec-sheet available online, it is a budget version of the IMX322, and the result is damn impressive. I would like to have the same quality on Action Cameras too.
Here you can see some sample videos i recorded during my trip, unfortunately i lost most of the footage because i am an idiot and i kept the camera turned on at home (while charging...auto power-on...epic fail...) so everything has been overwritten. Luckily while using the Dash Camera using WiFi, everything gets saved as Read-Only, so this is what i managed to save.
This is a shorter sample video, with different light conditions and with some static parts.
Here you can see all most important supported video resolutions. Maximum 1080p30 as already said before.
Photos Resolution goes up to 12MP, interpolated from 2.19MP.
WiFi Feature
The Wi-Fi feature enables this camera to be controlled using an Android or iOS smartphone, using the dedicated app, called Lerccerker.
The App isn't bad at all, but it isn't made specifically for this camera, so it looks a bit generic and too much unpolished. Something annoying is that you need to disable any Mobile Data connection in order to get the app connected to the camera. (running Android 7.1.1 on a LeEco Le 2 X527)
It is available on the Play Store (for Android users of course)
Battery Life
The 300mAh battery is just insufficient in my opinion, i was barely able to record 15 minutes of video with a full-charge at 1080p30, and sometimes it lasts even less. I don't know if this is an isolated issue.
Something sure is that there is enough room inside the chassis to fit an Action Camera battery, that would create an huge difference in battery life.
Software
The software is easy to use, and features some nice options such as Park Guard, Loop Recording and so on...
Most features are available on Action Cameras too, the most important feature here is the mentioned Park Guard mode, that is useful when the Dash Cam detects a movement, and as soon as a movement gets detected, it starts recording.
Again, this feature is seriously impacted by the low battery life mentioned before, so it might not work in a reliable way or it may just stop functioning after a while. I recommended to keep the camera connected to the charger if you plan to use this feature.
Conclusions
Just like what i say for any new type of product i review, this is the first time i review a Dash Cam, so if there is something that i missed or you want to ask me, fell free to write a post on the bottom and i will reply you.
This is a pretty interesting product, with some smart features and excellent video quality that makes it different from others. I am still confused about the battery life though.
So, do I recommend it? As long as you don't mind about the battery life, and you can keep the camera connected to the charger, then yes!
I don't regret it, and i plan to use it every time i drive (rarely because i don't have a personal car) to keep track of any possible accident (or just record the panorama).
Pros:
Great Screen Quality
Excellent Videos Quality
Optimal Field-of-View
Doesn't lack any feature
Cons:
Disappointing Battery Life
Messy Default Settings
The power-off procedure gets stuck sometimes
Mediocre Build Quality
Rating: 8.0
Packaging and Accessories: 7
Design and Materials: 7
Performance and Videos Resolution: 9.5
Screen: 9.5
Camera Sensor Quality: 9.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 5
Software: 8
OEM Support: 8
Price: 8
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/o7bbc
Official Website: http://azdome.hk/product-detail-27-azdome-A305-1.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the AZDome website.​

Doogee Shoot 2 Review

SPECS:
Brand – Doogee
Model – Shoot 2
Device Type – Android Smartphone
CPU – Quad-Core 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A7
Chipset – MediaTek MT6580A
GPU – ARM Mali-400 MP1, 2-Cores
Camera -5 Megapixels with LED and AF Rear Camera | 5 Megapixel Front camera
Memory – RAM- 1GB/2GB | ROM 8GB/16GB External Memory Supports Up to 32GB
Display – Screen size 5.0 inches HD Display (1280×720 Pixels)
Battery – Removable 3,360 mAh Lithium-Ion
SIM – Dual SIM (Micro + Micro)
Sensors -Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light
Color – Black, Gold, Gray
Operating System – Android 7.0 Nougat
I/O Interface – 2 x Micro SIM Card Slot, TF Card Slot, Micro USB v2.0 Port, 3.5mm Audio Out Port, Power Button, Volume Button, Microphone, Speaker
Dimensions – 142.6 x 72.6 x 9.5 mm
Weight – 174 Grams (With Battery)
More Feature – Plastic Body Design, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps Upload, HSDPA 21 Mbps Download, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, FM Radio, HotKnot, Noise Cancellation, 2.5D Curved Glass Screen.
REVIEW:
The Doogee Shoot 2 provides customers with a very interesting value proposition, being the cheapest phone on the market with a dual rear facing camera set up., and boasting premium features like fingerprint unlocking.
The box came with a usb cable, a charger with an Asian 220V plug, and of course the phone. I have tonnes of chargers from my old phones, so the Chinese charger wasn't too big of an issue for me.
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The phone itself has a pretty hefty feel, weighing in at 178 g. It has a 5" 720p displa, with the 3.5 mm earphone jack and micro usb port on the top. On the bottom of the phone, it has some holes for the sound to come out. The phone has a fingerprint sensitive home button on the bottom bezel, and a power and volume button on the right side of the phone. The SIM and SD card slot is under the back cover. Overall the device has a good design and feels good in the hand.
The phone runs Android 7.0, and the set up in the beginning was a little troublesome. It was kind of slow and restarted on me. Maybe because the variant I had was the 1 GB RAM variant, and that the problem won't happen with the 2 GB RAM variant. But after the initial set up, and especially after the software update, the phone was much snappier. The phone comes with a little bloatware, as expected from pretty much all manufacturers, but overall the phone still was able to mostly retain the stock android feel. The feel was snappy, and there was no lag. For those who don't like the default launcher, of course you can install a 3rd party launcher (I did Nova Launcher), and replace all the 3rd party apps with apps of your choice. The fingerprint sensor did as it was supposed to, and I had no issues unlocking with my fingerprint, being able to unlock in about a second.
Antutu Benchmarks scored it at 22877, which is as fast as a Moto G3 3rd Gen at 23258.
The 5" screen is very bright, and watching YouTube was fine. The speakers are more than adequately loud as well. Definitely the area where Doogee spent the most time on was the camera app that comes included with the phone. It has tonnes of modes and options for camera enthusiasts to play around with, like ISO, exposure, white balance, etc. The app also has a dedicated Bokeh mode to really take advantage of the dual 5 mp camera lenses. It also boasts a 2x optical zoom, just like what the iPhone 7 Plus has. Truly, the dual lens camera is the highlight feature of the phone.
Last but not least is the battery life. It's phenomenal. With the standby intelligent power saving mode on, I can get about 3 days out of it if I don't touch my phone. Even with moderate usage, I can get a day out of it no problem. That's because it has a 3360 mAh battery. Paired with a screen with 720p resolution, that means the Shoot 2 can last much longer on a battery of this size compared with a Samsung S8, with it's 1440p screen.
Overall this is a great entry level phone, designed especially for those who want to snap some great photos without having to fork over hundreds for the higher end phones. Other than the hiccup during the initial set up, there were no issues with the phone at all, and from the time I got the phone and wrote the review, there were 2 OTA updates available for the phone. I look forward to the continued support from Doogee to keep this phone up to date.

Doogee V Max | INFO | 22000mAH Battery Capacity |5G | 108MP | 20GB RAM

Doogee V Max​Max Battery Capacity 5G Flagship Rugged Phone​
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Set to be launched in February, the V Max is the culmination of Doogee battery superiority. On a single charge, it is capable of reaching up to an impressive 2300 hours on standby. According to marketing materials from the company, it can last for up to 25 hours of gaming, 35 hours of streaming, 80 hours of music, and 109 hours of phone calls.
It also comes with a reverse charge feature which allows using the Doogee V Max as a power bank to charge other devices. Indeed 22000mAh battery is excessively big so to charge it, the V Max comes with a 33W fast charger.
But there is more to the V Max than its massive battery. For starters, it runs on the premium MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor. Fabricated using TMSC’s 6nm process technology for better energy efficiency. That's not all, the RAM on this phone can reach up to 20GB - 12GB base RAM and 8GB of expandable RAM. Paired with a base storage of 256GB which can be expanded up to 2 TB using a microSD card, this is the fastest memory and chipset pairing.
Moving on to other features, the front of the V Max is covered by a 6.58-inch 120Hz FHD+ display. The IPS display features include a 19:9 aspect ratio, 401 PPI, and a peak brightness of 400 nits. It is protected from scratches by a layer of corning gorilla glass.
Even though the V Max is a rugged phone, it doesn't skimp on its camera sets. Its primary camera is a 108MP Samsung HM2 camera sensor. The second camera is a special one. Best this sensor from Sony is a night vision camera that is capable of taking pictures and videos in total darkness. Two infrared lights on the side make it possible. The final camera on the back is a 16MP ultra-wide camera with a 130° field of view. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie clicker from Sony.
The V max comes with dual stereo speakers that are tuned by Hi-Res. As expected it comes with the IP68 and IP69K ratings, MIL-STD-810H certification, a fast responsive capacitance fingerprint sensor on the side, and four navigational satellite GPS systems (GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and GPS). It also features NFC, dual nano sim card, and TF card slot.​
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Any guide for root of this device ?

Wonder if the Sony IR cam works in daylight; IR photography? 2tb expandable storage, hoorah!
It's got something Samsung's are grossly lacking today, bold innovation. It should have satellite reciever capability though... too bad it doesn't have a AMOLED display as these be the cherries on the top.

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108MP AI main camera
Samsung® S5KHM2SP03 Sensor chip
F/1.8 ± 5% Aperture
90° FOV
7P Lens
Support PDAF
Supports 2 Rear Flashes
SONY® 20MP Night vision camera
SONY® IMX350 Sensor chip
F/1.8 ± 5% Aperture
80° FOV
6P Lens
Supports 2 infrared night vision lights
16MP Wide Angle & Macro Camera
F/2.2 ± 5% Aperture
130° FOV
6P Lens
SONY ® 32MP Front camera
SONY® IMX616-AAJH5-C Sensor chip
90° FOV
5P Lens
F/1.8 ± 5% Aperture​
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Cant wait

It doesnt even have usb 3.1 display port. What a waste of money and a large battery. Too bad i ordered it already i wanted to get rokid air glasses and hook them up to it