Circles in pictures taken with flash on... - HTC EVO 3D

This just started recently. Anyone else experience this or know what it is? Pics without flash are fine.
I've searched and can't find any info on this.
PS...the circles are in every pic with a flash. They aren't a reflection off of other lighting around the area. I can take a pic with no lights on and these circles/rings are still there.
Thanks!

Can you see any physical damage on your lens?

Was gonna say dust but that's too big for a dust particle....
It might be them energy orbs when there's a ghost nearby like you see on all those ghost documentaries. And I may be right, on the right of the picture there is a figure in one of the circles!
But anyway, have you tried taking out the back door battery cover and take a picture then to see if the circles remain

take a picture with the flash on AND the lights on and see if it still happens. If it does then there is probably something wrong with your camera/camera flash (ex. flash leaking into camera lens somehow). Also try taking a 3d picture with flash.
Hope this helps.

Yep, happens in daylight as well. no apparent physical damage to lense or cover. guess my camera is borked.

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[Q] ICS AOSP camera time delta between review and saved picture

I've seen this issue on two ROMs now where I take a picture and rather than ending up with the sharp review picture shown on the screen right after, I end up with a blurry image that was taken about 1/4 second later. I've seen this running both Euphoria and Slim. I'm wondering if it's a known issue that I haven't been able to find info on (I've searched but most people just seem to care about FFC) or if somehow I'm causing this.
If you aren't sure if you're seeing this but have a moment to experiment, try the following:
1) Get your significant other, family member or friend to stand in a brightly lit room.
2) While you're aiming your camera at them have them start turning in a circle. Doesn't have to be fast but shouldn't be really slow either.
3) Take their picture and remember the position they were in when the review still was displayed after the picture was taken.
Now compare your memory of what the camera showed to you with the result in the gallery.
I consistently see that the picture that was stored was taken about 1/4 second after the review I saw after taking the picture. It's also usually less sharp.
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btw, the problem can also be shown by just panning the phone and taking a picture during the pan. If you end up with something recognizable in the review image you may find that the final image doesn't match.
Hmmm.. all seems well in ICZenwich
Hmm. Wish I had the luxury of installing ICZ just to find out if that camera doesn't have the problem or if this is a problem with my phone somehow, or how I'm restoring apps badly. I'm otherwise happy with Slim so I'm reluctant to install a new ROM since I just put this one on a couple of days ago.
If nobody else chimes in I'll try ICZ this weekend.
btw, the problem can also be shown by just panning the phone and taking a picture during the pan. If you end up with something recognizable in the review image you may find that the final image doesn't match.
Here some sample of picture I took with ICZenwich, Just basic setting.
mostdef, I think you've misunderstood the problem. None of those images show motion. With the subject standing still you'd never see the problem I'm describing. It's when the subjects are in motion or the camera is in motion (panning) that you may see the issue.
I've also seen it on Slim and Zen.
Looks like the actual picture is taken a sec after the camera display actually clicks and show you the preview. The trick is to remain still after the camera says its taken the picture. You get a picture that is a sec after the phone assume you take it. However, if you move the phone right after the camera clicks, then the picture is ruined. Same thing as if you take a picture as your arm is moving.
illego said:
I've also seen it on Slim and Zen.
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I'm glad it's not just me or my phone but that's messed up.
The biggest issue is that the review picture the camera shows is not what you end up with. There's no point in having the review image show up after a picture is taken if it's going to be wrong.
It doesn't matter how still you hold the camera if what you're taking the picture of is in motion.
I can't believe more people aren't talking about this
michaelh99 said:
I'm glad it's not just me or my phone but that's messed up.
The biggest issue is that the review picture the camera shows is not what you end up with. There's no point in having the review image show up after a picture is taken if it's going to be wrong.
It doesn't matter how still you hold the camera if what you're taking the picture of is in motion.
I can't believe more people aren't talking about this
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Are you talking about moving the camera around that look like it jerky on motion or are you talking about moving object?

[Q] Dust underneath camera lens

Hello.
I've been having some problems with my Galaxy S II recently.
When taking a few pictures, I noticed that there are several black spots that won't disappear. I've attached a picture to help you visualize.
Honestly, I didn't expect the phone's camera to be this horriffic. I've got both a big red spot that's clearly visible on every single photo that I take and several dots that just cannot be unseen.
Having done some research, I found out that there is as of now no way to fix the red-spot problem, as it is caused by some phones' hardware.
I have also used the search function and Google to find information about the black spots I'm also having problems with. Turns out the only way to get rid of them seems to be taking the phone to a professional, in my case T-Mobile.
Having rooted the phone to gain full access, I'd have to get a JIG stick (not a problem, a friend of mine has one) and reset the flash counter. Then I'd have to send my phone to them and wait several weeks for them to fix/replace it.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find another possibility. Is there a way for me to get the what I suppose is dust out of the area beneath the lense? Should I try using compressed air to blow it out?
And if I sent it to my provider and they replaced it, is there a chance of me getting a I9100G instead?
Tl;dr Is there a way to get the dust which causes the artifacts shown in the picture out of underneath the camera's lense that doesn't involve sending the phone to a professional and hope that they'll be able to fix it?
Thanks in advance!
haiyyu said:
Hello.
I've been having some problems with my Galaxy S II recently.
When taking a few pictures, I noticed that there are several black spots that won't disappear. I've attached a picture to help you visualize.
Honestly, I didn't expect the phone's camera to be this horriffic. I've got both a big red spot that's clearly visible on every single photo that I take and several dots that just cannot be unseen.
Having done some research, I found out that there is as of now no way to fix the red-spot problem, as it is caused by some phones' hardware.
I have also used the search function and Google to find information about the black spots I'm also having problems with. Turns out the only way to get rid of them seems to be taking the phone to a professional, in my case T-Mobile.
Having rooted the phone to gain full access, I'd have to get a JIG stick (not a problem, a friend of mine has one) and reset the flash counter. Then I'd have to send my phone to them and wait several weeks for them to fix/replace it.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find another possibility. Is there a way for me to get the what I suppose is dust out of the area beneath the lense? Should I try using compressed air to blow it out?
And if I sent it to my provider and they replaced it, is there a chance of me getting a I9100G instead?
Tl;dr Is there a way to get the dust which causes the artifacts shown in the picture out of underneath the camera's lense that doesn't involve sending the phone to a professional and hope that they'll be able to fix it?
Thanks in advance!
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I'd recommend no self-medication,you should un-root it and send it to T-Mobile. It's better that the professionals work on it rather than us. But if you still think you can do it then jsut open your phone with a screw driver? and clean it?
I have the same issue, one day on a boat tour in NY the camera suddenly got spotted with black dots. No warranty so I bought a eyeware repair kit and took it apart and cleaned thoroughly. No improvement. Dropped it in a toilet by accident 3 months later, took everything apart, cleaned more, left it in a bag of rice = still black spots. But its working nonetheless. I'm putting a case on my next phone.
I also noticed a big black spot on mine.
Cleaning lens, nope. Tapping on the back where the camera is, nope.
So I took the back off which was easy. Make sure you remove your sd and sim!!!!!
Take out the screws and use your nail to open. Start prying the back off. It will look and feel like a no go in the beginning but all of a sudden your nails will slide in between and you can work your way around to get it off. I recommend you start at about 2cm or like an inch above the bottom of the device and then go to the bottom corner. The volume and on/off buttons might fall out but no worries, easy to stick m back in.
I took a look at the inside of the cover but nothing that could cause a black spot.
Now when the back is off you can still attach the batt, just make sure you don't make sudden moves as it is not locked in. Also you do not need the sd and sim in to test.
Start it up by gently pressing the power switch with your nail. It boots up like that.
Now start the camera and you will see the spot(s). I would give it a bit of a blow, don't spit . If it is not moving or going away, like in my case, start tapping with your nail on the lens (no harm done). If you tap with the backcover still on you don't actually tap directly on the lens so there is almost no effect. In my case I could see the spot move. I tapped untill the spot was gone.
There was no 'void' sticker on mine and it took me like 10 minutes so if you feel adventurous I would give that a go.

White Glowing in Pictures

Every time I take a picture that includes white, the white looks like it is glowing.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
Pic below:
http://blog.spydietalk.com/image/34756701651
Check your exposure settings, you might be set too high. You can long press on the shortcuts at the top of the screen (assuming you're on stock) and add exposure to the shortcuts if you want too, so you can change them easily. I assume you're not using a flash, right? That could be the culprit too if the subject is lit well enough.
Could be your case also. IF you have one of those clear cases they tend to cause the camera to do that when the flash goes off.....not with all but some...just an idea
Turn the exposure down.
Mine looks exactly like this if I haven't cleaned the lens in a while. All the saltwater in the atmosphere here depositing junk on the lens.
First try different camera apps..If you see the exact light spots in different camera pictures..I would pull back case off there's 9 little screws..and use a wedge tool atounf the chrome casing and the glass..pulls off easy..abd clean the back of the lens..very easy to do..sometimes dust gets in there from the speaker and blows around...

Camera flash bleed

I've had my phone for about 6 months now, and never taken a photo with the flash in a very dark room - until now that is. See attached - it's a photo taken in my house's attic. Do others have this problem? Or is it just me? If my phone is defective, unfortunately I bought the one from Amazon with no warranty: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Compact-...TF8&qid=1461862592&sr=1-4&keywords=z5+compact
Luckily, I have almost no need for taking flash pictures in dark rooms, but it's irritating none the less.
camaro322hp said:
I've had my phone for about 6 months now, and never taken a photo with the flash in a very dark room - until now that is. See attached - it's a photo taken in my house's attic. Do others have this problem? Or is it just me? If my phone is defective, unfortunately I bought the one from Amazon with no warranty: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Compact-...TF8&qid=1461862592&sr=1-4&keywords=z5+compact
Luckily, I have almost no need for taking flash pictures in dark rooms, but it's irritating none the less.
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It's common and not only to the z5c, it has been like that in a few of the z phones. Any case you throw on will amplify the problem as well. The camera sucks in almost every situation, but in low light you see obviously it's useless, it's a shame. You could try a new battery back, they're only a couple bucks.
civicsr2cool said:
It's common and not only to the z5c, it has been like that in a few of the z phones. Any case you throw on will amplify the problem as well. The camera sucks in almost every situation, but in low light you see obviously it's useless, it's a shame. You could try a new battery back, they're only a couple bucks.
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Yeah I have a z1c and I remember this being a huge topic of discussion right after it was released. The z1c was never this bad though. This photo was taken without case.
what colour is your z5c?
Hi, i have exactly the same problem, dark room with flash just blows green shadows on the picture...i rarely take photos with flash, but just want to understand if this is common for all z5c phones, or just to few defect batches only. Otherwise i will ask the seller to do exchange.
Thanks
I have same issue after replacing a broken backdoor.
The cheap backdoor bought on ebay was missing a gasket around the camera lens.
So the light from the led was "running" on the inside on the backdoor.
I have fitted a thin adhesive tape around the led so the light only gets out trough the led opening.
Try pressing the back cover several times before taking a picture.
Its work on my phone, flash bleed gone.
I do this every time i want to take photos with flash
Or you can open the back cover then replace the adhesive with strong adshive (I recommend b7000)
The problem may be due to the back cover glue that has been weakened by overheating issue.
irfannmaruf said:
Try pressing the back cover several times before taking a picture.
Its work on my phone, flash bleed gone.
I do this every time i want to take photos with flash
Or you can open the back cover then replace the adhesive with strong adshive (I recommend b7000)
The problem may be due to the back cover glue that has been weakened by overheating issue.
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also you should attach thick duct tape beside the flash glass (between flash and camera)
That only happened to me after I replaced the rear cover. It's missing an additional layer
YamiYukiSenpai said:
That only happened to me after I replaced the rear cover. It's missing an additional layer
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The missing one is the camera gasket that prevent dust and light bleed from the camera flash
irfannmaruf said:
Try pressing the back cover several times before taking a picture.
Its work on my phone, flash bleed gone.
I do this every time i want to take photos with flash
Or you can open the back cover then replace the adhesive with strong adshive (I recommend b7000)
The problem may be due to the back cover glue that has been weakened by overheating issue.
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Oh man, this solves completely this issue. Many thanks

Broken Camera (purple screen)

My rear camera isn't working properly anymore so I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem so if I can confirm the likely culprit. Whenever I use the rear camera the screen is mainly purple and pixelated and I can only just about see the background through it all.
The front (selfie) camera is fine so I'm just thinking about replacing the camera at the back but thought I'd ask around in case anyone knew of any other common problem it could be in case I was barking up the wrong tree.
I tried to upload a picture of what it looked like but couldn't manage it.
I've watched a couple of YouTube videos on how to replace it and I'm happy to have a go but if anyone's got any experience/advice on that too it would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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hi,
I had same problem two weeks ago. Suddently the rear camera gone to pink the frontal was good. After the initial panic, I've tried to search internet, on some forums was said to gently push around the rear lens and the camera will show something. Some one says that use this method pushed firmly around the ring and the camera was fixed, some others no.
In my case, pushing around the camera, initially worked for a couple of seconds, then the image was flickering with vertical green lines, noises, and interlaced "grid" grey scan lines like old videogames. then was hardly usable only pushing around the rim for about one minute for take a normal photo. here is the attachments of panic:silly:
I think the camera was damaged by too much overheat that unglued the backplate, and consequentially the use or some hit or light fall may had damaged the flex sensor or the placement lens on the motherboard. In fact in the previous months i had noticed the backplate was moving if poked with fingers on the edges. I mean gently pressed and the back plate was moving. Doing the pressure factory test, it was around 1020,3-1001Millibar on static and changed when pressed on screen or on the back. I had a dbrand skin on the back and due to the heat shrinked and became smaller. I think the overheat was caused by the firmware updates and some app that sucked away the battery in years. Upgrading from Lollipop, twice to MM, to Nougat, in years and then in the last time some flash to MM and then to Nougat again give it the final hit, especially the first time power up after flashing when you have to set everything from scratch.
I sent it in warranty repair, for camera damaged, added the request to swap battery due to duration (because on June the warranty ends ) and to check and fix the IP68 requirements, also noticing very overheat issues.
Now the pressure test is a solid fixed 999,01-999,03Millibar and the feel is more solid in general when handled. If you have luck when Sony repair it, the screen protector on the front if you have applied, won't be touched, only the back.
good luck
So did they just replace the camera module that is plugged in to the top at the back? (obviously apart from battery too).
Your post seems to suggest overheat which caused motherboard damage too.
Unless I've read it wrong you're suggesting swapping the camera will fix the problem.
I know I'd obviously need a new back cover too.
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