Hi All,
Anyone having issue with a green tint in the centre taken with the camera?
Especially when taking snapshots of paper document. Making the handyscan app unuseable.
Well, at least you're getting a green tint, some users have gotten pink, or blue tints...
It is typical with phone cameras...even the iPhone gets a green/pink tint when taking close-up of documents...
However, a simple post processing correction (even the automated fixes in Photoshop) get rid of it pretty easily.
Handyscan is another useful app for taking pics of documents, and it fixes those tinting issues at the centre of the image.
I always get a pink circle in the middle of my pics.
The camera is the thing that ruins my experience with my LG Optimus 7, it's so awfuly bad. I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one having issues...
Once in a while I get a green tint, but it`s very rare. I actually find the camera to be quite good. I can take very clear images.
I cleaned the lens with 99% rubbing alcohol, and I get noticeably less tint now...especially no more pink halo at the centre...I don't recommend others doing this though, and it might ruin the plastic parts if you aren't careful, and you need lint-free micro fiber Q-tips...
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Have had my Vega for a week now and am pretty impressed with the hardware at the price-point.
People have complained about the quality of the camera image, relatively immaterial as no skype and most VC apps don't play too well.
I did notice last night that when you use the camera a blue glow comes from the gap at the top of the screen and bezel, and thought to myself, ooooh. It would appear there is a blue LED, I suppose to let you know the camera is active. It is hidden behind the screen bezel, but I'd put good money that some of the bright blue light is reflected back from the inside of the bezel into the lens of the camera, causing reduced contrast and colour desaturation.
So, what to try? Access the blue LED and either disable or cover with black paint. Maybe it will improve colour and contrast?
I've only had the Vega a week, so am still not ready to get the thing opened up, is anyone else ready to have a look?
Only a guess, and lets be honest, it's never going to be an HD camera!
Anything to improve this mediocre build powerhouse for free eh!
John
6P Camera issues (hot pixels?)
I'm having issues with my brand new Nexus 6P device. While taking HDR+ photos under low light conditions, or using the flash with HDR+ I see a red dot on the right corner (vertical) or very center top (horizontal) in each single photo, while it is processing the image. After processing is done, the dot is being filtered out by the software, but I don't think this is normal... Since the dot is always in the same place. I have a few sample photos of how it looks in low light but not allowed to post links here yet.
The red dot does not appear when HDR+ is switched off, or when there's plenty of light when taking the photo.
I'm guessing nobody else has this issue, or I'm worried for nothing. It's just peculiar how the red spot is always at the exact same place, while processing. That got me wondering if there is something wrong with it.
I have not had this issue on the Nexus 6P. However, I've had this issue on a Canon digital camera before, although the dot appeared in all my photos!
What I can tell you is that stuck/hot pixels are common. In fact, almost all camera sensors are produced with some amount of bad pixels (on accident of course, just part of manufacturing tiny things), but they simply modify the firmware to edit the pixel out. This only works so long as there aren't a ton of bad pixels or no new bad pixels arise after the camera is shipped out. In the case of my Canon camera, I had to send it back under warranty for them to modify the firmware and map out the bad pixel. Later, when I got more bad pixels out of warranty, I sideloaded custom software on the camera to map out the new ones myself.
Now, what may be happening in your case is that the Nexus 6P firmware is designed to try to map out bad pixels on the fly. Does the dot appear in any final photos, or just in the processing preview? Either way, I would suggest contacting customer support immediately as your phone may require a replacement to prevent it getting any worse!
Hannes084 said:
I'm having issues with my brand new Nexus 6P device. While taking HDR+ photos under low light conditions, or using the flash with HDR+ I see a red dot on the right corner (vertical) or very center top (horizontal) in each single photo, while it is processing the image. After processing is done, the dot is being filtered out by the software, but I don't think this is normal... Since the dot is always in the same place. I have a few sample photos of how it looks in low light but not allowed to post links here yet.
The red dot does not appear when HDR+ is switched off, or when there's plenty of light when taking the photo.
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Check to see if there is any bleed on the screen, I had something vaguely similar on my s3 where I had some black dots, visible only in certain conditions, there is a screen test app which allows the screen to be on but whilst it's blacked out, at certain angles you can see the blotches.
Apogies if this isn't the case...
If not, take pics of clear and bright images eg: a white piece of paper or anything light and clear, take shots with different effects turned on on the camera to see if you can capture the speck.
If it does indeed appear to be a hardware fault the only fix is going to be a return or a hardware fix.
I just got my brand new S8+ USA Unlocked version today. Been playing with it, getting it set up, and was taking some pictures outside while sitting (parked) in my vehicle.
It's very bright and sunny here in Tulsa today, but I'm parked under an overpass, so I'm in shade. I was not intentionally talking pictures of my legs, but was looking down as I was looking at settings, and I noted the image looked very foggy. Actually I received the dirty lens notification, but I had just wiped the lense off with microfiber. I confirmed it was clean, but the image was still foggy.
I took my case off just in case and no change. That when I noticed it. A semi circle of light around the edge of the picture. Identical to the lens flare WIDELY reported in the Pixel camera.
Now I know, all lenses have flare, and the software, filter, processors, etc eliminate it, but it was such a huge deal with the Pixel.
I know this was not a normal lighting condition, shaded area with a bright background, but honestly it was only during similar scenes that I would see the flare on my Pixel.
I'll check my wife's phone to see if hers also flares, but my guess is that it will.
Anyone else noticed this?
The second image I posted is darker and clearer because I used the auto correct in editing. It originally looked just like the first.
Never noticed any lens flares on my phone, but the pixel's lens flare is much worse, see if you get it in other situations.
peachpuff said:
Never noticed any lens flares on my phone, but the pixel's lens flare is much worse, see if you get it in other situations.
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I'll definitely keep an eye on it. I didn't think the Pixels was that bad or any worse then this one, and I've used the Pixel XL for the last six months.
Finger print flair?
stevessvt said:
Finger print flair?
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My finger was nowhere near the lens and I had just wiped it clean with a microfiber cloth. There were no fingerprints or smudges on it.
Just wondering if you guys can give me some tips on taking better photos. Everything always looks all washed out and even out of focus sometimes.
Maybe some pro mode settings you guys use?
Here is a pic I took for example. The ram sticks go from red to orange but look orange and the light around the case is orange but looks white. I tried some of the filters but nothing helped.
Poking fun at Samsung fanboys here.....
Fanboy: But but.....our camera takes better pictures than the iPhone. the iPhone isn't colorful.
Me: Right, but its the correct color.
Fanboy: But ours it better.
This is my biggest disgust with this phone. If you do find a solution, post it here.
This camera is awful when it comes to true replication.
Thanks for your help
C3cars said:
Poking fun at Samsung fanboys here.....
Fanboy: But but.....our camera takes better pictures than the iPhone. the iPhone isn't colorful.
Me: Right, but its the correct color.
Fanboy: But ours it better.
This is my biggest disgust with this phone. If you do find a solution, post it here.
This camera is awful when it comes to true replication.
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Lol the picture above has nothing to do with colour correction, you can tell by the led light on the speaker that it's a smudging issue.
OP needs to take better care of the camera lense, wipe it down and find a glasses cleaner solution; hopefully you didn't scartch it.
It's not a smudging issue, nor is it scratched, I take very good care of my phone. Besides how would a smudge change the color of the ram from red to orange? Or the color from the case light from orange to white?
You can literally tell you camera is smudged or scratched, look at the diffusion on the ambient lights. Sounds like it's probably micro scratched and hasn't been cared for, you can either try polishing or replacing the front glass.
Also might be in your best interest to check out the HDR/color setting, try setting it to auto if you aren't sure what balance settings do.
This is my second week with this unit and it's awesome so far! Took some time for the battery life to get up to par, but got that sorted out and now it's a beast!...like the title suggests though, I do have a question about the ultra wide camera. Can someone try going into a dark room, covering the camera lens when the ultra wide camera is activated, and see if you notice light bleed on the view finder when in 3:4 aspect ratio and no filter on? I notice slight light leakage onto the screen if you look around the edges of the viewfinder. You don't have to cover the lens because it is noticeable in really low indoor light conditions or if the room is extremely dark. The other two lens under the same conditions seem fine. It's not a deal breaker or anything, nor will I return the phone, just wondering if anyone else notice. It's very slight. In decent to good light conditions, you don't notice it at all. And I will say that it doesn't show on pics at all. This is just my OCD kicking in lol. The cameras are actually the best I've used on a phone!
I decided to take a screen shot. Take a look at the upper left hand side. Do you see the light leak? With the other camera lens, the viewfinder is pitch black to match the pitch black scene. If indoors and the light conditions are bad, you'll see the distortion on the viewfinder, but the pic will turn out perfect. Only if you do motion picture do you see it a bit. Anyone have this or an explanation? Definitely not enough for me to return the device, but just wondering if it's normal? Zoom into the photo I attached and you'll see it at the top left.
No one can quickly try this and confirm?
Do you have a camera protector applied?
NickosD said:
Do you have a camera protector applied?
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No, no protector applied. When I called Samsung, the rep told me it's normal and her unit does the same. I still don't know. But if you tested in a dark room and you don't get it, that means not every unit has it.