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[Q] Arc Camera

Hi guys I just noticed that you cannot zoom in 8Mp and 6MP da Arc and was wondering whats the point of having such a good camera without that function..
I also noticed that no zooming in video mode which is ridiculous..
Are there any apps to overcome this problem??
Thanks

You can take picture & zoom it after taking it

Wow...wtf thats pretty ****ty...

I really hate digital zooming it destroys the beauty of the picture. the pictures are big so you can crop them on your pc. digital zoom is ****ty...

Yeah I know...I want to zoom before taking the image...Cannot zoom in video mode as well....

blueblood619 said:
Yeah I know...I want to zoom before taking the image...Cannot zoom in video mode as well....
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1. Move your body closer to the object(s).
2. Get a tele lens for your Arc.
Digital zooming is crap. I never used it on my old prosumer camera.

arconfire said:
1. Move your body closer to the object(s).
2. Get a tele lens for your arc.
Digital zooming is crap. I never used it on my old prosumer camera.
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agreeeeeeeeeeee

ArcOnFire said:
1. Move your body closer to the object(s).
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Lol...next tell an astromer to take a space shuttle to the moon to get closer rather than using a telescope...

superutp said:
Lol...next tell an astromer to take a space shuttle to the moon to get closer rather than using a telescope...
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take picture inside of a telescope

blueblood619 said:
Hi guys I just noticed that you cannot zoom in 8Mp and 6MP da Arc and was wondering whats the point of having such a good camera without that function..
I also noticed that no zooming in video mode which is ridiculous..
Are there any apps to overcome this problem??
Thanks
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First, I found it ridiculous. But when remembering those blurr and low-quality photos on iPhone 4, I think Sony did a good job rather than fooling out customers.
Or use a third party software to zoom or crop.

well you can crop photos on the phone.. but I also think it would be good to have the zoom function on video tbh..
Sent from The Arc!

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/14283?tstart=0
I really had to laugh while reading this thread. ^^
I wouldn't mind the digital zoom gone (as I agree with the crap quality point), but why did they put it into the app in the first place?

I had a look around the SE forums a week or so ago, and that was one of the threads i looked at. Two things sprang to mind:
(1) Dont bother looking on the SE forums for help. SE representatives/mods are utterly useless. Dont think i saw any of them post a useful answer to any question or problem, they only seem to be able to type either: "it sounds like a software problem, reinstall your firmware", or "i dont know anything about that".
(2) SE should have left the digital zoom in, because you can never underestimate the stupidity of your customers. I particularly loved the prize specimen who, after being given a comprehensive and accurate answer why there's no point in having digital zoom, says "i dont want a lecture, i just want my zoom!". Ignorant twat.

You're just so right...

binku said:
First, I found it ridiculous. But when remembering those blurr and low-quality photos on iPhone 4, I think Sony did a good job rather than fooling out customers.
Or use a third party software to zoom or crop.
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Can you suggest any softwares please

Try "Reduce photo size"

[Q] no camera zoom????

Shoot man..... I just found this out....
My camera doesn't zoom.... Still shot or video...
Man o man

jimmbomb said:
Shoot man..... I just found this out....
My camera doesn't zoom.... Still shot or video...
Man o man
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Is this actually a question? No, there is no camera zoom. It's a mediocre 3MP lens. I can't imagine using it for anything besides reading QR codes. In any case, digital zoom on a phone camera is pretty awful; it's better just to take the picture and crop it later.

jimmbomb said:
Shoot man..... I just found this out....
My camera doesn't zoom.... Still shot or video...
Man o man
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Yeah, the OG Tab didn't have it either. But, yeah, digital zoom is kind of sucky anyway and nothing that couldn't be done better with any simple editing tool.

Well I reckon it was a question.
I was wondering if mine was the only one.. maybe it was a bug on mine..
Anyways thanks for the replies..
Cropping a picture is a great idea .
Thanks for the tip.

Try camera ICS from market, it is free and has zoom along with many other options
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[Q] E7 camera and battery performance

Hi All,
This is my first thread in XDA forum, im currently looking to buy a new phone and E7 is on top of my list due to its solid specification.
Could you kinldy let me how does the camera compare to otherflagship devices,
i dont usually play games but im online a lot , can i go through a day with a single charge on this mobile.
I rellay dont like the amigo UI but i believe i can install other launcher on this with no problems.

pema.yozer said:
Hi All,
This is my first thread in XDA forum, im currently looking to buy a new phone and E7 is on top of my list due to its solid specification.
Could you kinldy let me how does the camera compare to otherflagship devices,
i dont usually play games but im online a lot , can i go through a day with a single charge on this mobile.
I rellay dont like the amigo UI but i believe i can install other launcher on this with no problems.
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Welcome to the XDA..If u dont have an issue with upgrades(want 4.4,4.5.....),brand names,poor amigo OS(An upgrade is on its way for E7) then its a good buy. Talking about the camera.yes its good macro shots are awesome but with other flagship are like little ahead(my experience).
Battery backup is one day with normal use.I think battery backup is quite good seeing the specs and the display.

camera is really good.
GTARaja said:
Welcome to the XDA..If u dont have an issue with upgrades(want 4.4,4.5.....),brand names,poor amigo OS(An upgrade is on its way for E7) then its a good buy. Talking about the camera.yes its good macro shots are awesome but with other flagship are like little ahead(my experience).
Battery backup is one day with normal use.I think battery backup is quite good seeing the specs and the display.
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camera is awesome but how can u take macro shots without a macro mode in the camera????? der is no macro mode.

drbothra1 said:
camera is awesome but how can u take macro shots without a macro mode in the camera????? der is no macro mode.
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just use any other camera app with macro mode on...Camera FV-5 for an example..

awesome colors but noisy
i found that while the camera is very good for macro shots, and being such a great hardware(it can support 4k video recording) I don't understand why there is so much noise when you zoom the image. even daylight photos looks grainy when you zoom a little bit. i mean its freakin 16 mp am i not supposed to zoom in to see details. but also I'm no expert in photography or cameras

dhirajranger said:
i found that while the camera is very good for macro shots, and being such a great hardware(it can support 4k video recording) I don't understand why there is so much noise when you zoom the image. even daylight photos looks grainy when you zoom a little bit. i mean its freakin 16 mp am i not supposed to zoom in to see details. but also I'm no expert in photography or cameras
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yeah macro shots are good but the edges of other clicks is quite noisy...cant do anything...even xperia z pics are noisy when compared to E7.....

GTARaja said:
yeah macro shots are good but the edges of other clicks is quite noisy...cant do anything...even xperia z pics are noisy when compared to E7.....
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Hi, which is generally better about camera? Elife E7 or xperia Z? I'm planning to buy its another country verison(e7). Have you got any bad experience(screen, camera, case quality...) to not to buy E7 phone?.
Sorry for bad English.

sonicc34 said:
Hi, which is generally better about camera? Elife E7 or xperia Z? I'm planning to buy its another country verison(e7). Have you got any bad experience(screen, camera, case quality...) to not to buy E7 phone?.
Sorry for bad English.
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i personally feel elife e7 camera is better than sony z

GTARaja said:
i personally feel elife e7 camera is better than sony z
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I think so too!!
fast and clearly, easy to cache, but gionee give up it!

Camera quality

Hi everyone, I've been reading around a bit about the Z2 camera and I'm finding some very conflicting opinions. GSMarena did a camera shootout not too long ago for which I'm pretty sure the Z2 came last or at least did horribly. (http://www.gsmarena.com/camera_shootout-review-1104.php) What makes this interesting is that DXOmark (http://www.dxomark.com/Phones/Sony-...ed-model-takes-first-place-in-Mobile-rankings) did a review on the Z2 camera and it scored quite highly. Am I missing something here? I don't think the stills are amazing to be honest and I mostly use superior auto. Is superior auto just garbage?

Camera has been improved with the new 4.4.4 Android update.Second of all,yes - Superior Auto is complete crap to be honest.The real deal is shooting in Manual Mode.So you need to play with the camera options abit to achieve the shot you want to see.Apart of that i don't beleave that the scores from dxomark are true.Sony has a crappy software (we all know that),so if u have time to shoot something - do it on manual. You will be surprised with the results.Use superior when u need to take a fast shot only.

effective said:
Camera has been improved with the new 4.4.4 Android update.Second of all,yes - Superior Auto is complete crap to be honest.The real deal is shooting in Manual Mode.So you need to play with the camera options abit to achieve the shot you want to see.Apart of that i don't beleave that the scores from dxomark are true.Sony has a crappy software (we all know that),so if u have time to shoot something - do it on manual. You will be surprised with the results.Use superior when u need to take a fast shot only.
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Hi friend,
you tell that Sony has a crappy camera software... Its true but can we solve problem using another camera software and which software... ?
Maybe Google camera app or... What is your favorite camera app ?
Greetings from Serbia.

mimahitna said:
Hi friend,
you tell that Sony has a crappy camera software... Its true but can we solve problem using another camera software and which software... ?
Maybe Google camera app or... What is your favorite camera app ?
Greetings from Serbia.
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Well you can try by yourself and decide which one fits you the best..Personaly i use the stock app using Manual mode.Other good apps are Camera 51 , ProCapture camera , LGcamera. Try them and decide. Cheers :highfive:

effective said:
Well you can try by yourself and decide which one fits you the best..Personaly i use the stock app using Manual mode.Other good apps are Camera 51 , ProCapture camera , LGcamera. Try them and decide. Cheers :highfive:
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Thanks man.

I have to admit this the Z2 is horrible under use of Superiour Auto however manual mode with correct settings, this camera will eat others
I recomend using the stock camera

Envious_Data said:
I have to admit this the Z2 is horrible under use of Superiour Auto however manual mode with correct settings, this camera will eat others
I recomend using the stock camera
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Hi.
Where i can find a guide like that?
Because i try to use my camera with superior auto and the taken pics doesn't look good.

avercros said:
Hi.
Where i can find a guide like that?
Because i try to use my camera with superior auto and the taken pics doesn't look good.
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I dont know of any guides
Try googling words you dont know such as:
Exposure
ISO
Metering
White balance
Anything else you dont understand
I usualy like to use these settings:
ISO400(always)
Metering: Spot or multi
2MP size
Apropriate exposure and white balance
Flash i try to keep off

Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673226
Just see.
My opinion: currently Z2 Camera is amazing, in Manual Mode.
Recommended.
See more on my Flickr, here is the example:
Luzern bridge by doministry, on Flickr

mimahitna said:
Hi friend,
you tell that Sony has a crappy camera software... Its true but can we solve problem using another camera software and which software... ?
Maybe Google camera app or... What is your favorite camera app ?
Greetings from Serbia.
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Sony only pretends to allow other apps to take control of for example ISO (FV-5 Camera comes up in my mind in particular), but doesn't do so. The onyl camera, which really can use manual settings like ISO from user is crappy Sony Camera app unfortunately. We should all pray for Sony not screwing up 5.0 update with all it' new camera APIs being open.

So it seems to be unanimous that superior auto is crap, I'll start using manual then from now on
Thanks guys!

the ****ty horrible g2 camera is there a way to make it work?

I bought this phone bc I thought it's good it has good design this is only now the camera is the worst part in the phone I think every lg g2 owner know how bad is the camera is there a way to make it work and take clear pic in normal and low light? This is the last lg electronic device I will buy lg make ****ty products

+1
My phone camera is pure crap, the photos are always blurry with VERY BAD colors!

Camera isn't bad. Use XCam and learn how to take photos.

khanjui said:
Camera isn't bad. Use XCam and learn how to take photos.
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Camera isn't bad compared to what? I tried xcam and it's still the same or maybe better by 5%. Learn how to take pic! Do u know even iphone 4 or s2 kick g2 camera in room light or low light?

kenblue said:
Camera isn't bad compared to what? I tried xcam and it's still the same or maybe better by 5%. Learn how to take pic! Do u know even iphone 4 or s2 kick g2 camera in room light or low light?
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157646248478946/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157646229886772/
Also buy Donation App and turn off Auto night + night mode from settings, you will see performance difference on low light.Use normal mode and be sure you are taking photos with same settings on eaach phone (ISO, WB etc.)

Maybe your problem is scratched camera lens.
After I had noticed the bad camera quality and had changed the camera lens protector the camera had started to work normally.
+ If you use lower Android version, you can get Mi2Raw working, with allows you to do advanced photo editing using Photoshop.

i bet that you have scratches on your lens, good luck with that

Eminemiero said:
i bet that you have scratches on your lens, good luck with that
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No it's brand new phone the camera is good n high light but n room or low light is crap u bet it's scratched ha

harkis123 said:
Maybe your problem is scratched camera lens.
After I had noticed the bad camera quality and had changed the camera lens protector the camera had started to work normally.
+ If you use lower Android version, you can get Mi2Raw working, with allows you to do advanced photo editing using Photoshop.
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Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy

kenblue said:
Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
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ok

Buy a new camera, it cost 10-20 euros

kenblue said:
Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
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i do...
to be precise - i edit every photo worth sharing in snapseed...
btw g2 has a decent camera (at least on stock based roms) for a 2 year old device - on aosp it sucks because of lacking proper camera api's...
here is a small gallery of my LG G2 pictures edited in snapseed
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1ipl78ja74n5v4g/AAAZEUsNZFKT2XK30IKfa-IYa?dl=0

kenblue said:
No it's brand new phone the camera is good n high light but n room or low light is crap u bet it's scratched ha
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Ah ok, easy, flash xdabbeb drivers

Eminemiero said:
Ah ok, easy, flash xdabbeb drivers
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i think he doesn't have a rooted device
btw i also think he expects too much from a f2.4 lens in low light...

kenblue said:
Camera isn't bad compared to what? I tried xcam and it's still the same or maybe better by 5%. Learn how to take pic! Do u know even iphone 4 or s2 kick g2 camera in room light or low light?
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i have the s2 and i think g2 has good camera.. you should google lg g2 vs on ypu tube and compare camera pics on the s4. or you can use this mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63483184&postcount=71

kenblue said:
Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
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I am not talking about normal photos. If you want quick edit use Snapseed . If you are playing with RAW files use Photoshop or Lightroom. Thats all. Instead of nervousness you could upload your camera samples, and it would be more clearlier what is wrong.
And yeah, don't buy it. Buy ant iPhone, because as I see, you have visited Xda without knowing, that this is developers page, and people try to get MAX OUT of they devices.
As I sayd, just try Xcam + Xcam setting. +Install advanced drivers, the camera will be as new.

harkis123 said:
I am not talking about normal photos. If you want quick edit use Snapseed . If you are playing with RAW files use Photoshop or Lightroom.
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snapseed supports some basic RAW (dng) images edit since last version... and it works pretty ok...

60nine said:
i think he doesn't have a rooted device
btw i also think he expects too much from a f2.4 lens in low light...
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Why to root it?

kenblue said:
Why to root it?
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why not?
extra options, extra capabilities, extra everything... that's just me...

hi guys, reading this thread i noticed that my g2 has camera lens scratched
the question is, how to replace that? And, where i can buy a new lens? I live in italy
thanks