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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPh9NQAiBPA
Shot this a few weeks ago. Quality of the camera far surpassed what I expected.
Anyone else have some cool videos shot with N1?
I got a cool video ill upload when I get home. Yes the quality is pretty Damn good on this phone....
The quality is decent but the wobble is really bad
Here it is still uploading so may be a min. The bear is moonwalking... and I see no wobble. Take a min for YouTube to get the quality good
http://m.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&tspv=1&v=SS8aJ8fWSvE
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Here it is still uploading so may be a min. The bear is moonwalking... and I see no wobble. Take a min for YouTube to get the quality good
http://m.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&tspv=1&v=SS8aJ8fWSvE
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Cute polar bear. Nice video quality too. I'm don't get it when some people say "the video quality on the nexus one sucks" when all i've seen is well... beautiful results. Go figure?
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Cute polar bear. Nice video quality too. I'm don't get it when some people say "the video quality on the nexus one sucks" when all i've seen is well... beautiful results. Go figure?
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It's behind glass too which had a lot of dirt and crap on it. Coulda looked a bit better.
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It's behind glass too which had a lot of dirt and crap on it. Coulda looked a bit better.
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Yeah I didn't even notice that. It really doesn't get much better than what you recorded though as far as from a cell phone camera.
note: I ment I* not I'm in my last statement..
that first vid in the heli was shot after a mod a user on xda used on his nexus one
there working on mods to upgrade the cam to 720p with 25fps and a upgraded sound rec... they have had a little luck but still trying
Hi,
so i'm looking for any information about Nexus 4, as i'm trying to get one, but i see in some posts that the camera sucks... I also check this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039553 and i would know if anyone could post a pic before/after the mod. Just to see what is the real pic quality.
Thanks !
A lot more noise compared to gf s3
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005445&highlight=camera
Sucks is a pretty strong word. There are plenty of sample pics in the N4 forums so do a search or simply look through the threads in General.
There is a lot of noise in low light... but this is common with tiny sensors. In good light it is capable of very good photos, but saturation and sharpening are a bit laid back. As an experienced photographer I actually prefer this as opposed to other cameras that pump these up by default. Always easier to add then to subtract in post.
Compared to the best phoneCam out there (iPhone), the weakest link is the lens. It is exceptionally prone to flare, and resolution tends to fall off steeply in the corners and there is not alot you can do with these in post. All in all I think it is a pretty good camera for a phone, and if you know what you're doing you will get good shots.
I would just say it's mediocre. It's okay in good light but is worthless in low light conditions.
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Coming from a S3, I'm not disappointed.
Coming from a Galaxy Nexus the camera is great.
Coming from a N8, heavily disappointed.
Yah, terrible comparison, I know.
My s3 did have a better camera but I wouldn't say it sucks I still like it a lot and it gets the job done. The only thing I don't like is it keeps auto focusing even if I'm holding it still i prefer to just hold the center blue button to focus and take a picture
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its not as good as the gs2 either. there is a lot of noise, even in daylight. hdr is a must for low light pics. the imagine software in barebones android leaves a lot to be desired.
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its not as good as the gs2 either. there is a lot of noise, even in daylight. hdr is a must for low light pics. the imagine software in barebones android leaves a lot to be desired.
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it really does, it creates alot of noise. i had an ipod touch 4g before this and that camera sucked so i thought this would be a huge upgrade, but it really not. i also bought an ipod touch 5g and the 5g's camera is better than the nexus
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Coming from a S3, I'm not disappointed.
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Please!!!! Coming from a s3, I'm disappointed.
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Seems fine to me.
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Seems fine to me.
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that picture looks muted. all of the vibrancy of the bright sunny day is gone.
and when you click twice on it for 100% view... there is a slew of noise. the camera is decent from what people say. its the imagings software that leaves a lot to be desired. but... its a dev phone. so what else should we expect?
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that picture looks muted. all of the vibrancy of the bright sunny day is gone.
and when you click twice on it for 100% view... there is a slew of noise. the camera is decent from what people say. its the imagings software that leaves a lot to be desired. but... its a dev phone. so what else should we expect?
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I do notice the noise in the sky, I just choose not to care. It's a phone, after all Also it was approaching sunset, wasn't very vibrant anymore to begin with. Sure as hell beats the camera on the Galaxy Nexus.
Is there any app available that can improve the picture quality?
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Sure as hell beats the camera on the Galaxy Nexus.
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but it isnt as good as my gs2 with old tech
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Is there any app available that can improve the picture quality?
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i am sure there are apps that will clean it up.
Coming from a htc sensation, same quality. 10% worse maybe. Panorama is rubbish compared to the sensation though.
my Nexus S with 5MP did a better job
Yep, camera isn't good,. Video too. Focus is dodgy on both and the microphones and sound quality on video is ****. The video and audio bit rate is way too low.
Very disappointed coming from a s2.
In fact once the s4 comes out I'm going straight back to Samsung .. Even if it means I don't get the latest android versions.
The n4 is slick but that's about it. Lets face it, it's heavy and quite thick, battery is crap, camera and sound quality is crap, the build quality is questionable.. Mine creaks above the volume and the buttons are loose, it's fragile has no SD card, has no removable battery.
Now the hype has gone its meh.
Alright, well here's the conditions to the best that I can remember.
Focus not locked. Didn't see an option for that in the Galaxy S4 menu. Galaxy S4 software based stabilization was not turned on. Anyone want a redo with it on? Hardware stabilization was on for the HTC One.
Also have the Optimus G Pro, Note 2, and iPhone 5 available for tests if requested.
Front facing camera vs rear. Thoughts?
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Software stabilization turned on for the GS4. Does anyone know if this actually use pan and zooming to stabilize the image? I'm guessing it does and there is no other way to combat shake.
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On my trip to Colorado I added a low light test. I was pretty drowsy. Just woke up from a rest stop nap!
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Tried to let the HTC One redeem itself in the audio department. No cases and subject (me) is in front of the camera. No bouncing the sound off of a windshield. It is definitely quiet than the S4, but turn up the volume and let me know what you think.
Seems like the s4 audio sounds better. The HTC one audio sounds echo-ey. As far as the video, they look similar in quality but the viewing angle is wider on the one. I think I prefer the zoomed in on the s4.
Man, I keep going back and forth on these two phones
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the s4 is a vibratorrrrrr
The HTC video is much sharper
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The One video seems more color accurate and the OIS really stands out when mounted in a car like this, and obviously has a wider FoV. But the S4 has much better audio recording quality (the One had some weird occasional popping going on too).
As far as front facing cameras, again the One has a wide FoV, but the color seems better on the S4's. Whether or not the One is color accurate on the front facing cam, the S4's just plain looks better.
Here's hoping HTC has a firmware update to address the audio quality coming, because if they fix that then the One takes this victory.
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The One video seems more color accurate and the OIS really stands out when mounted in a car like this, and obviously has a wider FoV. But the S4 has much better audio recording quality (the One had some weird occasional popping going on too).
As far as front facing cameras, again the One has a wide FoV, but the color seems better on the S4's. Whether or not the One is color accurate on the front facing cam, the S4's just plain looks better.
Here's hoping HTC has a firmware update to address the audio quality coming, because if they fix that then the One takes this victory.
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I'd say that is pretty much what I feel.
This is great. thanks for taking the time do do this.
HTC video looks rather cold.
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Added a test with software stabilization turned on for the GS4.
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Seems like the s4 audio sounds better. The HTC one audio sounds echo-ey. As far as the video, they look similar in quality but the viewing angle is wider on the one. I think I prefer the zoomed in on the s4.
Man, I keep going back and forth on these two phones
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If you do a youtube search for HTC One Concert you will find a lot of really great audio recordings by the HTC One. I don't know why it was inferior in the car but I've heard other recordings with the HTC One where the audio sounded great. My own recordings with this phone sound much better than this video.
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If you do a youtube search for HTC One Concert you will find a lot of really great audio recordings by the HTC One. I don't know why it was inferior in the car but I've heard other recordings with the HTC One where the audio sounded great. My own recordings with this phone sound much better than this video.
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In the comments on the video he says the holder it's in is blocking the rear mic. That's why the audio is bad on the ONE no way to fix a huge obstruction like a holder no matter how good the mic is.
I've done three tests. Do you think it's just the output levels? Seems pretty strange.
I didn't see any options and everything is being processed in the same fashion.
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Actually the holder had a very narrow grip. I was noting that if the audio was directed toward the lens it might sound better. Instead in these tests there is a big ole windshield.
I'll figure something out!
Any suggestions are welcome.
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The audio quality of the s4 whilst recording videos continues to suprise me ! Very impressive.
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The mic on the HTC one is on the back, right next to the camera. The sound from the HTC One is echo'ed because it is actually being bounced off the windshield.
The mic on the S4 is on the bottom near the charging port I believe.
Great comparison video. The S4 seems much sharper and has better color.
Can you please do one in low-light? (night time driving) Would love it.
Nice FR-S btw. Ignore the riceburner comments, they are kids who don't know jack about cars. The FR-S is a great great car.
superb comparison.. what car are you testing it in btw? looks like the seats of an 86.
EDIT: oh my bad - was originally watching without audio (at work).. just heard you mention you're in the FRS (Scion's version of the 86).. Buddy, that supercharged engine sounds AWESOME.
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The mic on the HTC one is on the back, right next to the camera. The sound from the HTC One is echo'ed because it is actually being bounced off the windshield.
The mic on the S4 is on the bottom near the charging port I believe.
Great comparison video. The S4 seems much sharper and has better color.
Can you please do one in low-light? (night time driving) Would love it.
Nice FR-S btw. Ignore the riceburner comments, they are kids who don't know jack about cars. The FR-S is a great great car.
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Thanks. I'm driving to Colorado in my wife's Audi (from Houston). Right before the sun comes up I'll mount the phones.
I also want to do a comparison at some point with a GoPro 3 Black Edition.
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superb comparison.. what car are you testing it in btw? looks like the seats of an 86.
EDIT: oh my bad - was originally watching without audio (at work).. just heard you mention you're in the FRS (Scion's version of the 86).. Buddy, that supercharged engine sounds AWESOME.
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I want your FR-S... Please? Pretty please?
And awesome comparison video btw!
The S4 is a great phone with great specs,if only samsung chose better materials and design they would have seduce me
I'd like to see how a Samsung phone made with metal would sell.
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On my trip to Colorado I added a low light test. I was pretty drowsy. Just woke up from a rest stop nap!
First of all, I took the earphones protective plastic off them and put it to protect the camera, so don't know if the quality got affected, don't think so.
After 40 sec after the intro in the first video, the sound quality gets better.
The sound is better than live actually in the first example at least, it was way too loud in there, I didn't hear that well live as in the video lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLTaUm0DqA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57kIGWxEjC4 (It was damn loud)
What do you think? I think it's over average.
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First of all, I took the earphones protective plastic off them and put it to protect the camera, so don't know if the quality got affected, don't think so.
After 40 sec after the intro, the sound quality gets better.
The sound is better than live actually, it was way too loud in there, I didn't hear that well live as in the video lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLTaUm0DqA
What do you think? I think it's over average.
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Thats one way to get views lol, but honestly, very had to tell on picture quality as all i can see is black and blue, sound is loud and clear.
Sound is very good. My nexus 5 failed on sound on a similar recording in a nightclub it became very distorted.
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Video might not be that great but the audio really blew me away.
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Shebee said:
Video might not be that great but the audio really blew me away.
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Well actually the video isn't *that* bad, especially the parts where that crap blue light isn't the primary light that's shining. Audio quality of course was very good.
I think the recording turned out quite good, I've seen live shows with more professional cameras that did a worst job so the device you used really wasn't all that bad at all, for a mobile device.
:good:
Yeah,the lights were flashing like crazy, I think if I would've been closer it might have turned out great. But nonetheless the sound is awesome.
Had anyone else recorded live music with the m8 or any other phone for that matter?
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First of all, I took the earphones protective plastic off them and put it to protect the camera, so don't know if the quality got affected, don't think so.
After 40 sec after the intro, the sound quality gets better.
The sound is better than live actually, it was way too loud in there, I didn't hear that well live as in the video lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLTaUm0DqA
What do you think? I think it's over average.
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The plastic will definitely affect quality, how much can vary. It is mass produced plastic with a very high tolerance for variances. It will be thicker in areas & thinner on others, on the order of microns probably, but could be enough to cause distortion. Hard to tell in the lighting how or if it was affected. As other mentioned, the audio is great.
Hey Guys,
I no its against the rules, but how can I make up my mind other than this...
I have an m7 and for me the main things are :
- speaker quality (m8 should be better right? deeper sounds, louder etc..)
- Camera (lack of ois I find disturbing)
- Mic quality???
I recorded this with m7 next to a f..huge speaker and the bass came out just right... will it be the same for the m8?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngHojF9dyv8 (sorry about the music, its not that good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJK9mk1mXE8&feature=youtu.be
check this out
the image is moveing strange?
zimilaci said:
Hey Guys,
I no its against the rules, but how can I make up my mind other than this...
I have an m7 and for me the main things are :
- speaker quality (m8 should be better right? deeper sounds, louder etc..)
- Camera (lack of ois I find disturbing)
- Mic quality???
I recorded this with m7 next to a f..huge speaker and the bass came out just right... will it be the same for the m8?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngHojF9dyv8 (sorry about the music, its not that good
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Took this short clip today, yes it was LOUD.
The video is really crappy though, don't know why it's so dark...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57kIGWxEjC4
Sound awesome again!
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Took this short clip today, yes it was LOUD.
The video is really crappy though, don't know why it's so dark...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57kIGWxEjC4
Sound awesome again!
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I just bought the M8 today so thanks anyway )) now going back on stock with m7 (its gonna be tough
Shebee said:
Took this short clip today, yes it was LOUD.
The video is really crappy though, don't know why it's so dark...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57kIGWxEjC4
Sound awesome again!
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Yes, its quite good I am comparing the HTC m7 and m8 currently (Girlfriend has the m7 now and I have a few months to find out whether the m8 is for me or not... anyway what I found out from the HTC support, that the m8 has also dual membrane microphone, but they werent giving out any details..like brand or whatever...
I hope the lack of OIS will not be a big issue...how do you guys see that?
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Yes, its quite good I am comparing the HTC m7 and m8 currently (Girlfriend has the m7 now and I have a few months to find out whether the m8 is for me or not... anyway what I found out from the HTC support, that the m8 has also dual membrane microphone, but they werent giving out any details..like brand or whatever...
I hope the lack of OIS will not be a big issue...how do you guys see that?
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Lack of OIS is a big issue. That's why I gonna stick with M7. It's real downgrade. Video are very shaky. Shooting movie with one hand gonna be unacceptable.
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Lack of OIS is a big issue. That's why I gonna stick with M7. It's real downgrade. Video are very shaky. Shooting movie with one hand gonna be unacceptable.
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In general a big issue, or you are taking videos while you are moving? :S for example from a moving car, or I dont know... in concert it should be no problem...
and the htc one reduces the framerate in darker env...
(ps I am also not sure how to or what to do ..keep it or not +
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In general a big issue, or you are taking videos while you are moving? :S for example from a moving car, or I dont know... in concert it should be no problem...
and the htc one reduces the framerate in darker env...
(ps I am also not sure how to or what to do ..keep it or not +
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Well lets take a simple real situation. I very often take video of my son, who does karate sport. Taking steady video of my son with M7 preserving stable image on any distance while he accomplishes performance is very easy. Even on big screen pictures looks very stable. Shooting video under mentioned conditions with non OIS camera is headache. Even watching video on 12" screen size looks disgusting. It is very shaky. Having watched many video samples from M8, I'm really disappointed, this feature being dismissed.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upL5hdGP2IQ
*grabs popcorn*
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upL5hdGP2IQ
*grabs popcorn*
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Not my Video, but if it performs like this...then I am gonna stick to it
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upL5hdGP2IQ
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You can clearly hear, S5 has distortion on low frequency. M8 is better, but worse than M7
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You can clearly hear, S5 has distortion on low frequency. M8 is better, but worse than M7, of course if you have M7 with hdr mics, like mine.
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You can clearly hear, S5 has distortion on low frequency. M8 is better, but worse than M7
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Is there a comparison between the m7 and m8?
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Yes I made a short one today, same audio recording with the built in audio recorder and a video with the m7 and the m8 after each other....
I will try to upload them today somewhere
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Always wanted to be the guy who created the pictures thread for a note . Post pictures when you get them.
I don't know if this is what you want but here is a picture I grabbed on my first day.
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I don't know if this is what you want but here is a picture I grabbed on my first day.
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Have you edited the photo before posting?
Slie said:
I don't know if this is what you want but here is a picture I grabbed on my first day.
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That picture looks amazing
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Hamidd said:
Have you edited the photo before posting?
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No sir, I snapped it. Then saw this thread and uploaded it. I admit I might have been able make it better. I do agree the fact I can see the rain off to the left is amazing!
The camera on the N5 is fantastic!!
Birdy
Doggy
Unedited snapshot from my Note 5
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it's about time. I had been looking for a pictures thread a few days ago.
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It's great. The night time shot was done manually in pro mode. In auto it came out too exposed.
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The camera on the N5 is fantastic!!
Birdy
Doggy
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Wow, that bird pic looks amazing. This is great stuff, better than my LG G4 for sure.
How is the new 4k DIS with OIS like? Is it much better?
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I must admit, you have kept that dinosaur in very good condition. Clean too. Nice Pic as well
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Wow, that bird pic looks amazing. This is great stuff, better than my LG G4 for sure.
How is the new 4k DIS with OIS like? Is it much better?
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here's someone's video sample...
https://youtu.be/WVjoMU1SlLg
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I must admit, you have kept that dinosaur in very good condition. Clean too. Nice Pic as well
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Lol thanks
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Wow, that bird pic looks amazing. This is great stuff, better than my LG G4 for sure.
How is the new 4k DIS with OIS like? Is it much better?
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Thanks! To be fair, he's super handsome and photogenic and makes every picture good. The slow motion (which my last phone did not have) has been my obsession as of late to capture flying video.
To my great embarrassment, I haven't even messed with the 4k recording. I do take a lot of bird video, but my excuse is I run a blog for my parrot and have some pretty steep limitations on video upload.
Took a couple macro shots, quite impressed with what I see (got the phone today)
(motherboard of the Galaxy S4)
The camera still has some issues with low light conditions; however, certainly a major improvement from any other Android device and on par with iPhone low light shots (though I would say Note 5 dominates during regular lighting conditions)
Also, for anyone wondering about the aggressive RAM profile, loaded up Hearthstone, Vainglory, Chrome, iFunny, and Pandora. No Apps killed. Seems to only affect some phones (or models?)
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Took a couple macro shots, quite impressed with what I see (got the phone today)
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Now those are some damn impressive shots!
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Now those are some damn impressive shots!
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Yep especially considering its using the standard mode (I can only imagine the quality I can get if I take the time to set it up for macro in pro mode) and a regular desk lamp lighting.
https://goo.gl/photos/Sforc3Ar73jhBkwS9
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