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Me and lyon21 have made the first evo3d teardown video. Quality isnt the greatest, was shot with an atrix in 720. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5jMCPjbVHY
Less tearing apart perfectly good phones and more outdoor fresh air.... Maybe a tan... And a few notches under you belt...
Go fack somethin! A dude a chick a doll something....
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The horror. The horror.
Nice, looks like they where able to pack a ton of stuff on that board. You guys should definitely invest in a macro lens though.
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Nice, looks like they where able to pack a ton of stuff on that board. You guys should definitely invest in a macro lens though.
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Macro lens for a phone camera? Not that its not available, but its a little overkill...
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Macro lens for a phone camera? Not that its not available, but its a little overkill...
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I believe he is referring to a macro lens for the camera recording the teardown.
God.....why!!!!!
Not a single f*ck was given that day by the guy in the background playing Call of Duty.
My evo 3D shut down after watching that.......it was soooo scared!!!! lol j/k
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Not a single f*ck was given that day by the guy in the background playing Call of Duty.
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ROTFL. I didn't even watch the video and I LOL'ed.
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I believe he is referring to a macro lens for the camera recording the teardown.
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And that camera in question, is a phone camera...
franky_402 said:
Me and lyon21 have made the first evo3d teardown video. Quality isnt the greatest, was shot with an atrix in 720. Enjoy
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While I hadn't intended on doing video, I was planning on doing a full tear-down with pictures this weekend (I have a 4-day weekend). I haven't watched the video posted here (no youtube at work), but from the sounds of it... High quality pictures would be appreciated.
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While I hadn't intended on doing video, I was planning on doing a full tear-down with pictures this weekend (I have a 4-day weekend). I haven't watched the video posted here (no youtube at work), but from the sounds of it... High quality pictures would be appreciated.
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Please do.
I'm really interested in Camera / 3D-2D button contacts.
Hopefully they can be padded out with tap to tighten them up.
sling said:
Please do.
I'm really interested in Camera / 3D-2D button contacts.
Hopefully they can be padded out with tap to tighten them up.
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Yes. Please LOL
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hey guys! when you reassemble, can you send it to my address?
Absolutely amazing. Though next time grab a camera for rent even.
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Atleast what's left of it huh. Hehe
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hey guys! when you reassemble, can you send it to my address?
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3D tear down filmed in 1D quality.
I agree invest in Camera
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Macro lens for a phone camera? Not that its not available, but its a little overkill...
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A lot of the time it was too close to focus, a macro lens would correct that.
My teardown is done, no video, but pictures.
About to make a thread for it, lots of details about the chips on the board.
Also, a ghetto "camera fix" that makes it rock-solid!
Just got the S3 today, and can't seem to figure out how to use HDR. On my HTC One X, when I use HDR, I just switch to HDR and take pictures, and the app will do it's thing and it's done.
With the S3, it takes a picture, and says "processing", but when I looked at the picture it just shoot 2 separate files, but they are not combined (HDR'd)...
I'm pretty sure I'm missing something here.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Just got the S3 today, and can't seem to figure out how to use HDR. On my HTC One X, when I use HDR, I just switch to HDR and take pictures, and the app will do it's thing and it's done.
With the S3, it takes a picture, and says "processing", but when I looked at the picture it just shoot 2 separate files, but they are not combined (HDR'd)...
I'm pretty sure I'm missing something here.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Well, as you probably know, HDR works by taking three (or more) quick pictures at different exposures -- underexposed, normal, and overexposed -- and then combines them so that you can get more dynamic range overall. i.e.: you get to see the detail in the shadows as well as the bright areas. Take some test pictures where there's very bright and very dark areas in the same scene for the best example.
The HDR version is the 1st picture, and you're right that samsung decided to leave the 2nd "leftover" normal image there, probably for before/after comparison. There's no setting to just nuke that 2nd pic though. (other hdr apps in the market btw).
Thanks for the explanation.
I guess, the result is not that great as I thought it was the unprocessed images. lol. I have to try again, but HTC One X takes great HDR without the extra "leftover" image.
Thank you again.
No setting to suppress saving of the non-HDR photo?
I came here to ask if there was a setting somewhere to tell it to NOT keep a "normal" photo with every HDR photo. (I remember the iPhone gave you this choice.)
Next question, has anyone ever figured out how many shots the SGS3 actually uses to make the HDR photo?
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Well, as you probably know, HDR works by taking three (or more) quick pictures at different exposures -- underexposed, normal, and overexposed -- and then combines them so that you can get more dynamic range overall. i.e.: you get to see the detail in the shadows as well as the bright areas. Take some test pictures where there's very bright and very dark areas in the same scene for the best example.
The HDR version is the 1st picture, and you're right that samsung decided to leave the 2nd "leftover" normal image there, probably for before/after comparison. There's no setting to just nuke that 2nd pic though. (other hdr apps in the market btw).
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Sorry...I'm not quite following. Are you saying "Just take 3 pictures of the same thing"...and that automatically makes an HDR picture (a 4th picture)?
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Sorry...I'm not quite following. Are you saying "Just take 3 pictures of the same thing"...and that automatically makes an HDR picture (a 4th picture)?
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He's saying that that's the way HDR works. It takes three different pictures at different settings and then combines them into one HDR picture.
That's the way it works with all digital cameras, not just the phone cameras. Software, such as The Gimp that have plugins for HDR do the same thing. Take one pic, create three duplicates, adjust the settings on the duplicates, then merge them back into one pic.
What is the best HDR app?
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He's saying that that's the way HDR works. It takes three different pictures at different settings and then combines them into one HDR picture.
That's the way it works with all digital cameras, not just the phone cameras. Software, such as The Gimp that have plugins for HDR do the same thing. Take one pic, create three duplicates, adjust the settings on the duplicates, then merge them back into one pic.
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Sure, I know how HDR works. I do a lot with my Canon and making HDR pics. What I don't know is this: Do I need to manually take 3 separate pictures, and if I do, it automatically makes a 4th picture that is HDR?
The post implied it made extra photos, if I take 3 pics I find no extra pictures; and all 3 look idential.
Now, of course doing it manual, you would need to take one; change exposure; take another; change exposure; and again. There's no way a person would get 3 exactly identically framed pictures having to do that. If that is the process, I can't imagine the picture is much good.
No you don't need to take 3 pics. One of the two you see is supposed to be the HDR image and the other is just a regular pic. The phone does it all for you.
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No you don't need to take 3 pics. One of the two you see is supposed to be the HDR image and the other is just a regular pic. The phone does it all for you.
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Hmmm....like I said, I am not seeing anything other than 1 picture when I take a picture...at least not in gallery.
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Hmmm....like I said, I am not seeing anything other than 1 picture when I take a picture...at least not in gallery.
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I always get two pictures when I use the hdr setting.
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I always get two pictures when I use the hdr setting.
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... Sorry...I re-read the thread more slowly. For some reason I thought the OP was wanting to know how to turn on HDR...and so I thought the reply was just saying to take pics, that maybe it was normal.
Boy, was I down the wrong path.
Sorry folks. I got it now. I just looked and do see the HDR setting.
Thanks...
Here are my thoughts on the galaxy S4 camera:
Pros
1. 13 megapixel camera
2. Front and Back camera at same time
3. Some great new shooting modes like sound and shot, animated photo, etc..
4. Gallery has air-view
5. Gallery is easy to use and share photos
Cons
1. No paper artist
2. No filters from S3 (fall colors, solarize, etc)
3. Gallery does not have awesome scrolling view features from Note 2 and spiral view. EDIT: this feature is there.
4. Drama shot never works like Samsung advertises it to.
5. No Macro shot from S3 for close up shots.
Please add both pros and cons that you are finding when using the S4 camera and gallery.
Also, what features would you like to have seen added into the S4 camera and gallery
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bajasur said:
Gallery does not have awesome scrolling view features from Note 2 and spiral view
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It has the spiral view.
mutelight said:
It has the spiral view.
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Really? I'll try and find it now. Thanks
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Glad you found it.
Regarding the macro shots, I have taken some very close up shots. Are you referring to a specific mode that you put the phone in via the software?
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Glad you found it.
Regarding the macro shots, I have taken some very close up shots. Are you referring to a specific mode that you put the phone in via the software?
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Ya.
There used to be a macro setting in the software where close up shots would look great. I have tried to take multiple close up shots of my S3 to try and sell it online and could not get an in focus shot of it.
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It doesn't need a macro mode, it adjusts automatically.
That's with a simple desk lamp for lighting, otherwise it would be even better.
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It doesn't need a macro mode, it adjusts automatically.
That's with a simple desk lamp for lighting, otherwise it would be even better.
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I think I'm just going to have to mess with it some more.
I've been getting blurry shots
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loving the camera a lot better than iphone
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I think I'm just going to have to mess with it some more.
I've been getting blurry shots
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I'm getting a *lot* of blurry shots. Is there some way to turn on stabilization or something? Most of my shots come out blurry unless I hold the camera *very* still. Seems like it should do a better job of this sort of thing.
For reference, I was a technical photographer -- I aided photographers in taking better shots by using their hardware in a better way. I know a good amount about photography, but I never really cared much for smartphone photography. One thing I'll say is that I've used many smartphones before to take pictures and none really came out as naturally shaky/blurry as these. Coming from an iPhone 5 I could hold both up and take the same picture and the iPhone 5 is clear and the one from the GS4 is blurry.
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I'm getting a *lot* of blurry shots. Is there some way to turn on stabilization or something? Most of my shots come out blurry unless I hold the camera *very* still. Seems like it should do a better job of this sort of thing.
For reference, I was a technical photographer -- I aided photographers in taking better shots by using their hardware in a better way. I know a good amount about photography, but I never really cared much for smartphone photography. One thing I'll say is that I've used many smartphones before to take pictures and none really came out as naturally shaky/blurry as these. Coming from an iPhone 5 I could hold both up and take the same picture and the iPhone 5 is clear and the one from the GS4 is blurry.
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WELL I feel stupid. Didn't actually look through the options yet...found the stabilization options under photo and video. Works like a charm :laugh:
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I'm getting a *lot* of blurry shots. Is there some way to turn on stabilization or something? Most of my shots come out blurry unless I hold the camera *very* still. Seems like it should do a better job of this sort of thing.
For reference, I was a technical photographer -- I aided photographers in taking better shots by using their hardware in a better way. I know a good amount about photography, but I never really cared much for smartphone photography. One thing I'll say is that I've used many smartphones before to take pictures and none really came out as naturally shaky/blurry as these. Coming from an iPhone 5 I could hold both up and take the same picture and the iPhone 5 is clear and the one from the GS4 is blurry.
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weird, i was the complete opposite... to me lighting was important. but my pictures arent as noisy. i guess i also make sure to let it focus a bit longer which the iphone didnt have to do
hotleadsingerguy said:
I'm getting a *lot* of blurry shots. Is there some way to turn on stabilization or something? Most of my shots come out blurry unless I hold the camera *very* still. Seems like it should do a better job of this sort of thing.
For reference, I was a technical photographer -- I aided photographers in taking better shots by using their hardware in a better way. I know a good amount about photography, but I never really cared much for smartphone photography. One thing I'll say is that I've used many smartphones before to take pictures and none really came out as naturally shaky/blurry as these. Coming from an iPhone 5 I could hold both up and take the same picture and the iPhone 5 is clear and the one from the GS4 is blurry.
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WELL I feel stupid. Didn't actually look through the options yet...found the stabilization options under photo and video. Works like a charm :laugh:
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Thanks! Me too
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I'm pretty happy with the close up shots. I can't get the camera to focus as close as I could on my rezound, it still did well. This little bastard wouldn't let me get any closer to him though lol. And of course this app degrades picture quality :banghead:
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I really like the camera. The shots are crips and clear when you have ample lighting. One gripe with this camera is the settings don't stick. I have set anti shake and auto night detection and they turn themselves off. I even had the camera change itself back to 9mp from 13mp. The gallery I just discovered that if you have pictures saved to the SD card and attempt to create some organization by moving them into albums the pictures get moved off of the SD card and back onto the phone internal storage. This creates a folder called "pictures" with all the albums inside as individual folders titled whatever you called the albums. You can't move this "picture" folder back to the SD card as it seems to be locked.
I'm at the beach today missing the beaches/snow filter from the S3.... another feature missing from the S4 camera
Also, does anyone know how you get the two picture at once thing from taking the picture automatically?
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How do you do the spiral gallery view?
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How do you do the spiral gallery view?
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Open your gallery, select albums (top left) and it's an option there.
Another con:
Timer is disabled on most shooting modes. Sometimes I feel creative and want to dry the drama shot, and doing it by yourself is impossible. Having 10 seconds to stage the shot would be awesome.
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lots of settings to work through on this camera. i don't think there can be many scenarios that the s4 camera cannot adjust for. was never much into changing the settings since a camera on a phone never had high expectation from me, but i might actually take more time to dig into and learn the options on the s4.
Has anyone figured out how to take legit drama shots?
I get a good one about every ten tries.
Thanks
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I've been trying to take still pictures in my C5 ultra and they all turn out overtly grainy to the point that they look like they were taken on some other phone.
Sometimes I need to add flash even to well-lit rooms. I've lowered the ISO and I've tried changing manual settings. The pictures still come out blurry and grainy to some extent.
Is there something I'm doing wrong? This is kind of frustrating, I was expecting the cam to be decent.
Are taking pictures Indoor? Artificial light does that.
If you take pictures under bright sunlight, are the pictures still grainy?
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malih16 said:
Are taking pictures Indoor? Artificial light does that.
If you take pictures under bright sunlight, are the pictures still grainy?
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I've taken pictures with no artifical light and the pictures are still unfocused and don't look as good as you'd expect. The focus is also really strange and doesn't seem to be working properly.
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I've taken pictures with no artifical light and the pictures are still unfocused and don't look as good as you'd expect. The focus is also really strange and doesn't seem to be working properly.
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Can you upload a sample of those unfocused pictures?
There's always the possibility you have a bad hardware.
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malih16 said:
Can you upload a sample of those unfocused pictures?
There's always the possibility you have a bad hardware.
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Took pictures of a figure to illustrate what I meant. The first one was taken with the flashlight turned on. The second one was without flash.
ISO settings were turned down to 100. But I can't seem to get the focus right. I'm coming from an LG G3 and getting this phone to take pictures that look decent (note I'm not expecting perfect photography) has been a pain.
Could be the shutter speed, try Manual mode and select 'Sports' Scene for the fastest Shutter speed, usually works with Flash or Good amount of Sunlight
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Hi, I'm new at XDA so please be understanding. I've recently bought a used LG V30. Everything seems to be ok, but Snapchat photos quality... No comment. When I take a snap with my LG V30, photo looks like an image took by a 2013 budget smartphone. It's just unacceptable. My brother's Galaxy S8 takes a decent snaps, so what's the problem? Any solutions? It is unacceptable in a phone like this.
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Hi, I'm new at XDA so please be understanding. I've recently bought a used LG V30. Everything seems to be ok, but Snapchat photos quality... No comment. When I take a snap with my LG V30, photo looks like an image took by a 2013 budget smartphone. It's just unacceptable. My brother's Galaxy S8 takes a decent snaps, so what's the problem? Any solutions? It is unacceptable in a phone like this.
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Don't take the pics through the Snapchat app. Take picture through camera and attach it with the app.
The camera itself takes great pictures. It's only when you try to make the camera take pictures through another app interface you have problems.
For Snapchat specifically, don't know about now, but it would basically take a screenshot of your screen instead of using your camera. The camera preview is low res, whereas the actual picture is takes is great. So if Snapchat is basically using your camera preview for a picture, it's going to look terrible. You have to attach an actual picture taken WITH the camera.
This was all discussed months ago in another thread.