Tips for good camera shots - One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for taking good shots with the HTC one.
I've seen some of the photos that can be produced by the camera in other threads, does anybody have advice on how an amateur can use the camera app well?
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http://bit.ly/11Uu4fJ

http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-tips-and-tricks-review_id41691
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-one-camera-tips-how-shoot-stuff-better
http://blog.htc.com/2013/03/htc-one-photography/

Thanks hamdir, will look through those articles.
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hamdir said:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-tips-and-tricks-review_id41691
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-one-camera-tips-how-shoot-stuff-better
http://blog.htc.com/2013/03/htc-one-photography/
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Is setting the contrast to +1 still recommended for v1.29 software? The sample photos I've seen look like they might not need that any more.

Shasarak said:
Is setting the contrast to +1 still recommended for v1.29 software? The sample photos I've seen look like they might not need that any more.
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yes from my tests with 1.28 contrast +1 was too much anyway
i did some tests in my review
i still dont have my phone to test 1.29
ive be thinking however of trying exposure -1 and contrast +1
ofcourse sharpness -1 still stands, default sharpness is ugly

one more (a little extreme)
HTC Blog: Low light photography tips

hamdir said:
ofcourse sharpness -1 still stands, default sharpness is ugly
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I think sharpness -2 looks better.

CheesyNutz said:
http://bit.ly/11Uu4fJ
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LOL

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Camera is not good

I have one LG lu6200
Lu6200's picture is better than P880's.
P880 unable to focus,the focusing blur.
My vision is taiwan v10c.
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zhuleicsu said:
I have one LG lu6200
Lu6200's picture is better than P880's.
P880 unable to focus,the focusing blur.
My vision is taiwan v10c.
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upgrade to 10F maybe it help with the focus
Not a big fan of the camera neither, I can't figure out how to take clear pics. Many pics isn't sharp.
I have 3 different camera apps and none of them is good on inside photo..
I have the original app, camera zoom fx and lgcamera, where lgcamera is the worst. Only on auto focus the camera actually focus (original). Still I get pics that isn't sharp.
I'm on 10f... For me it seems like it got worse after the latest update...
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zhuleicsu said:
I have one LG lu6200
Lu6200's picture is better than P880's.
P880 unable to focus,the focusing blur.
My vision is taiwan v10c.
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Join the club.
It's disappointing. Especially compared to my Nokia n8
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axepted said:
Not a big fan of the camera neither, I can't figure out how to take clear pics. Many pics isn't sharp.
I have 3 different camera apps and none of them is good on inside photo..
I have the original app, camera zoom fx and lgcamera, where lgcamera is the worst. Only on auto focus the camera actually focus (original). Still I get pics that isn't sharp.
I'm on 10f... For me it seems like it got worse after the latest update...
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i have lgcamera pro and the free version, images are hits and misses (sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad). im using camera360 and camera zoom fx as well.
have you tried changing the focus mode to fixed, or other modes?
I start to think that the only good camera that LG had, was the Viewty I, Viewty II its not bad too... Instead of learn... they do worst.
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drzygn said:
i have lgcamera pro and the free version, images are hits and misses (sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad). im using camera360 and camera zoom fx as well.
have you tried changing the focus mode to fixed, or other modes?
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Yes..
In the original camera app there's only auto and face reckoning...
In camera zoom fx it won't focus in fixed mode, macro and infinity just taking the pic with ones. Lgcamera is the same and camera360 focused a bit (macro)..
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Dude, it's a phone.. not a camera..
For the job it's good enough...
robster47 said:
Dude, it's a phone.. not a camera..
For the job it's good enough...
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Oh, it's a phone?? Naaah, damn, thought it was a camera....
Well, o2x takes better pics, even my transformer prime takes better photos.. but besides that, I love the phone!
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I don't think it's bad and I don't really have any problems with focusing. I just touch the screen where i want to focus and when it is focused I press the the shutter button (or volume button).
I also had the N8 (well 3 actually) and woow I liked that camera, though I had problems with the screen, pink tint and things like that. After the third phone I took the money back. It would have been very nice if the N8 was an android phone.
I love it too,i hope the next version will better than now:laugh::laugh:
axepted said:
Oh, it's a phone?? Naaah, damn, thought it was a camera....
Well, o2x takes better pics, even my transformer prime takes better photos.. but besides that, I love the phone!
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I love it too,i hope the next version will better than now:laugh::laugh:
I recommend u to use Camera ICS+, I purchased it and it works perfect for me. You may try the free version, which is Camera ICS, it is actually the google stock camera with some mods, but I personally think it is even better than the stock LG camera app, hope u enjoy it.:good:
I use lgCamera, both free and pro version can provide better pictures with ISO and focus control, but sometimes it cannot save picture properly (resulted in picture without thumbnail)
crewol said:
I don't think it's bad and I don't really have any problems with focusing. I just touch the screen where i want to focus and when it is focused I press the the shutter button (or volume button).
I also had the N8 (well 3 actually) and woow I liked that camera, though I had problems with the screen, pink tint and things like that. After the third phone I took the money back. It would have been very nice if the N8 was an android phone.
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hmmm.. the focus doesn't remain after that. sure, you touch to focus, but after five seconds the focus goes off again
drzygn said:
hmmm.. the focus doesn't remain after that. sure, you touch to focus, but after five seconds the focus goes off again
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+1.. same here...
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hmm, my p990 8mp camera are sux too... are LG making sux camera?
isnt the camera from Sony?
drzygn said:
hmmm.. the focus doesn't remain after that. sure, you touch to focus, but after five seconds the focus goes off again
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+1
Dexter_nlb said:
+1
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It is changeable. Current duration is set at 3 seconds. How long do you want it to be?
Code: .field public static final RELEASE_TOUCH_AF_DURATION:I = 0xbb8
where bb8 = 3000 (ms)
ksekhar said:
It is changeable. Current duration is set at 3 seconds. How long do you want it to be?
Code: .field public static final RELEASE_TOUCH_AF_DURATION:I = 0xbb8
where bb8 = 3000 (ms)
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result is the final picture is blurry, and details lost although its tries to focus. its not just the visual part, seems to be a combo

[Q] Sharp images from XZ camera?

Hello all,
We all know that the camera clarity is not so good in XZ... Even my Arc was far better as compared to this.. I tried changing settings alot but couldnt get any solution.. The pictures are not sharp at all.. Can anyone tell me how can we get sharper picture? The images are quite blurry even if u use the "Supererior auto" mode.. So if any one can help me..
Hold the phone still, make sure HDR is off, should come out quite clear and sharp in good lighting conditions.
Do NOT use superior auto. And lower you iso. High iso screws up pics big time.
If you need sharp images shoot in burst mode.
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xX NeOnShK Xx said:
Do NOT use superior auto. And lower you iso. High iso screws up pics big time.
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How much should be the ISO set??
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mandarjoshiin said:
How much should be the ISO set??
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Lowest number possible so 100
My phone is in for repairs (audio) at the moment, but isn't burst mode max resolution just under 8MP?

can i choose pixel size for taking photos?

i can't seem to find the option.. i don't want 8 megapixel pictures all the time..takes up memory.. i normally take 2/3 megapixel shots.. that's good enough for me...
you can only shoot pictures with maximum 4 megapixels with the HTC one
it's also possible to shoot pictures with less than 4 megapixels
masiegel said:
you can only shoot pictures with maximum 4 megapixels with the HTC one
it's also possible to shoot pictures with less than 4 megapixels
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sorry..that's what i meant.. i don't need them large at 4 megapixels.. how is it possible to shoot with less than 4..you said it's possible.. i'm asking HOW to do it
directly in the camera app settings. you have to scroll down
You want LESS than 4mp? As it is 4mp captures less detail than I'd like ):
ArmedandDangerous said:
You want LESS than 4mp? As it is 4mp captures less detail than I'd like ):
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yes i want less.. i dont want to resize all the photos on my pc when ive transferred them off the phone.. the pics are tooo big...
SHIK1 said:
yes i want less.. i dont want to resize all the photos on my pc when ive transferred them off the phone.. the pics are tooo big...
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There's an option for image size in the camera app
ArmedandDangerous said:
There's an option for image size in the camera app
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i must be a dumb ass coz i cannot see the option ... where exactly?
SHIK1 said:
i must be a dumb ass coz i cannot see the option ... where exactly?
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I don't have the phone with me now, but when you open the options, it should be in the first 3 settings you see. One should be Crop, the other should be size or resolution or something. With words like 3261x5112
try menu button
You can't.
There is no option for that
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Superpiper1972 said:
You can't.
There is no option for that
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Yea hes right - you cannot
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Set crop to wide for 1520 x 2688
Crop square for 1520 x 1520
For more options a camera app like
Camera Fv5 lite (free)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flavionet.android.camera.lite
Or full featured paid version for more options
Camera Fv5
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flavionet.android.camera.pro
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True They're hiding the pixel count to avoid intrigue with the ultrapixel camera. Most naive people would probably complain when they see the numbers in the settings so instead they opt to set it to wide, regular & square.

Purple flare

Hey guys,anyone got this problem too? When I wanna take a pic and is dark,the purple flare appears on screen like I take a pic with Instagram.
Attached a pic.
any clue ?
Turn down the iso to 100.
The One's sensor is sometimes over aggressive in low light situations, sacrificing realism for visibility.
sauprankul said:
Turn down the iso to 100.
The One's sensor is sometimes over aggressive in low light situations, sacrificing realism for visibility.
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Cool,works. Thanks a lot !
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oblikas said:
Cool,works. Thanks a lot !
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check this out..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317507
sauprankul said:
Turn down the iso to 100.
The One's sensor is sometimes over aggressive in low light situations, sacrificing realism for visibility.
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Unfortunately this is an hardware issue, camera sensor is faulty..!
Get it replaced..

[Q] 4.4 update camera improvements?

Anyone who has updated to 4.4 care to chime in on whether or not they see any differences in the camera? Any UI changes or photo quality improvements?
My Z1 won't be here for another week and I'm just wondering what to expect.
greyhulk said:
Anyone who has updated to 4.4 care to chime in on whether or not they see any differences in the camera? Any UI changes or photo quality improvements?
My Z1 won't be here for another week and I'm just wondering what to expect.
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Better focussing, faster launches. Slightly less noise
taranfx said:
Better focussing, faster launches. Slightly less noise
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i cant see 15MP resolution in SA mode what about others ?
pradatta said:
i cant see 15MP resolution in SA mode what about others ?
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15MP is only available on Manual mode. SA is now able to shoot is 4:3 though
taranfx said:
Better focussing, faster launches. Slightly less noise
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Have you had faster launches? Mines seems to have slowed away down
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kingchristy123 said:
Have you had faster launches? Mines seems to have slowed away down
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IMO the Camera launch is 'slightly' faster. Not that mine was ever slow though.

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