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Camera Focus

Hi All
This may be a noob question, but ive noticed this with my camera. As you can see on image 1010, its focus is on the sky, but then if i move it a few degrees down (1011) its focus is on the man across from me. These images have done this without me touching to focus or anything.
Is there a way i can get my camera to take a decent shot of both the sky and whatever is infront of me? without having to compromise a certain part of the image.
I took a lot of photos twice today in order to get both parts of the photo in good focus.
Im using:
Stock camera app
Project X v4
There is no Q+A sectin, so ive posted this here, it can be deleted once ive figured out this little annoyance.
Any information regarding this, work arounds, or why it does it would be great. Also, is this the case on all roms?
Vizzy

vizzy said:
Hi All
This may be a noob question, but ive noticed this with my camera. As you can see on image 1010, its focus is on the sky, but then if i move it a few degrees down (1011) its focus is on the man across from me. These images have done this without me touching to focus or anything.
Is there a way i can get my camera to take a decent shot of both the sky and whatever is infront of me? without having to compromise a certain part of the image.
I took a lot of photos twice today in order to get both parts of the photo in good focus.
Im using:
Stock camera app
Project X v4
There is no Q+A sectin, so ive posted this here, it can be deleted once ive figured out this little annoyance.
Any information regarding this, work arounds, or why it does it would be great. Also, is this the case on all roms?
Vizzy
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i think its just autofocus that does it. you will realise once you move the phone it comes up with the focus square

But surely there's a way to make it so it doesn't block out a section of the image just because it feels like it ?
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Pretty sire it can't focus on two things at once
The focus/lighting are related, so if you've focused on the man, the lighting will adjust so you can see the man and not the sky
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Tips for taking good Photospheres

Hey everyone,
I've seen there's only been a few people posting Photospheres in the N4 section, and even then, no one has really talked about how to make them the best we can.
I believe there's a similar topic in the Galaxy Nexus Section, so why not make ours as well. So far, this is what I've noticed helps towards getting good results:
- Try to avoid having people/objects too close to you: The lens is a wide angle, meaning perspective changes A LOT with close elements.
- Do it calmly: At first I just thought "Too fast" was just fixed once I stopped moving the phone, but the thing is, apparently the phone's gyroscope DOES get a little confused, making it think we're on a different angle than we really are, shifting its whole perception of the picture.
- Use the phone in landscape mode: From what I've seen, the camera has more trouble stitching images in a vertical alignment, while it usually has no trouble stitching images next to each other. So the best option is to get the pictures that are below/above each other as close as possible (so that the tilt angle varies as little as possible), while the pictures next to each other can afford to have a larger difference in their panning angle. - Update: According to user kcls, this is a sure black dot in the top-bottom of your sphere.
I also read a couple other tips that I'd like to implement once I have the chance:
- Use your lens as your rotating axis: I wonder why I didn't think of this before. The sphere should be built around your camera (specifically, the lens/sensor), but we usually move our arms around with it, meaning the point in space where we take the picture from, is different all the time, meaning our perspective is different, meaning the pictures might not stitch as well.
- Use the back arrow: D'uh
Anyone has more stuff to comment?
From other users in this thread:
quickmirror said:
You should add "A well lit area" is useful too, like most photos.
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using myself as the axis does the trick sidewise. As for up and down, I use my rist as the axis. so far perfect spheres.
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You should add "A well lit area" is useful too, like most photos.

I'd like to note, however, if you plan on making one of the "Tiny Planets" out of your photosphere, and you don't want a big black dot in the center, you must take the photosphere in portrait mode.
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quickmirror said:
You should add "A well lit area" is useful too, like most photos.
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kcls said:
I'd like to note, however, if you plan on making one of the "Tiny Planets" out of your photosphere, and you don't want a big black dot in the center, you must take the photosphere in portrait mode.
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True! Updated the original post with your comments, thanks !

Thanks for this thread! Man I suck at photospheres Just need to practice more, but these tips will help. :good:

Keep the phone in one position. Don't rotate yourself, rotate the phone only.

I've just added this to the Nexus 4 Complete Index
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Here's my backyard with the tiny planet effect. Used portrait to get it all.
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Great thread OP, im not good at photospheres but im gonna try those tips!

SBGS-FTW said:
Here's my backyard with the tiny planet effect. Used portrait to get it all.
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Nice pic man.
My photosphere skills are lacking...
Edit: When are you gonna take the plunge and unlock/root? I thought you would've been tinkering with your N4 by now.
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Good tips. I'll have to try the landscape photosphere soon as so far I've only been doing them in portrait. Never know you could hit back to remove a photo, genius! I'll post some goo photospheres when I get a chance in the photo thread

KidCarter93 said:
I've just added this to the Nexus 4 Complete Index
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I made it to the index! Thanks
barondebxl said:
Great thread OP, im not good at photospheres but im gonna try those tips!
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Great, hope you upload the results!

Great tip about the portrait mode, I was very annoyed by the black dots in landscape.
I was wondering about the "Use your lens as your rotating axis" part and I looked it up. It seems that google's instructions are to move the camera "laterally" which for me translates to something different: having your body as the axis and rotating it around you. In my opinion it makes more sense; it's too awkward trying to rotate the phone around itself. It wouldn't be harder for photosphere to stitch the photos as long as your arms are always the same distance from the imaginary sphere center. In short, imagine that you are moving your phone in a way that it's tracing a sphere which has your neck as its center.
Google instructions:
http://support.google.com/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2839084
Camera movement info (ctrl+f lateral):
http://meet-the-media.nuvvo.com/lesson/7479-camera-movements

kritonas said:
Great tip about the portrait mode, I was very annoyed by the black dots in landscape.
I was wondering about the "Use your lens as your rotating axis" part and I looked it up. It seems that google's instructions are to move the camera "laterally" which for me translates to something different: having your body as the axis and rotating it around you. In my opinion it makes more sense; it's too awkward trying to rotate the phone around itself. It wouldn't be harder for photosphere to stitch the photos as long as your arms are always the same distance from the imaginary sphere center. In short, imagine that you are moving your phone in a way that it's tracing a sphere which has your neck as its center.
Google instructions:
http://support.google.com/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2839084
Camera movement info (ctrl+f lateral):
http://meet-the-media.nuvvo.com/lesson/7479-camera-movements
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Interesting. Maybe they did think of the Photosphere function in this way, but it's just a matter of logic that, due to the variation in angle, it's better to use the camera as the axis...
It does get harder to manage, though. It is awkward, and hard to keep it in the same spot in space for that long, while moving it 360 degrees. But the advantage is undeniable. As I said, it's as simple as keeping the same point of view, vs changing it for every snap.

Omfg, use the phone as the axis.
I've been taking spheres for a while, starting on my sensation running jellybean. Why in the world did I not figure this out!
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mrbkkt1 said:
Omfg, use the phone as the axis.
I've been taking spheres for a while, starting on my sensation running jellybean. Why in the world did I not figure this out!
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I know, right?! I thought the same thing when I read about it. It's so obvious, yet for some reason never thought of it.

Great tips here!
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thanks

Seems like common sense to me.
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kyle1b1 said:
Seems like common sense to me.
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It is, mostly. But for some reason, sometimes we just don't think about it. If you had read the thread, you would understand

[Q] Video/Zoe Sometimes Blue

Sometimes when I record, I'll get blue colors on the edges of my screen. Does anybody else get this problem? It sounds like a software issue, and that's what I hope it is.

DiZzyBonne said:
Sometimes when I record, I'll get blue colors on the edges of my screen. Does anybody else get this problem? It sounds like a software issue, and that's what I hope it is.
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i only notice it in less than ideal situations..Like something im filming is dark but there is light present on the edges behind me..Sometimes it's green too

i get this all the time..happens only on the edges of the pictures or video. i believe this might be only happening when you are taking pictures under those fluorescent light bulbs(energy savers) ..reason why i say this is because it only happens when I'm indoors and not using flash. does anyone know if this is a camera issue or is it just those damn light bulbs ???...my place is dimly lit with one light bulb...

I just want to be sure we're having the same problem. I attached some screenshots of what I'm talking about, and as you can see, Zoe has to be enabled. My take is Zoe does it because it's a "video."

DiZzyBonne said:
I just want to be sure we're having the same problem. I attached some screenshots of what I'm talking about, and as you can see, Zoe has to be enabled. My take is Zoe does it because it's a "video."
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Im willing to bet there is a computer monitor some where very close to you in this picture because that is when I noticed it as well...I lower manually the ISO to help eliminate too much unwanted noise.
EDIT: Deeerp just saw the keyboard in the 1st pic so obviously there is a monitor near by...I have had this happen out doors at night as well though..If you get away from the light source on the edges it should help.

There is, but it also happened in the hallway when I was messing around with Zoe.
Alright, just happy to hear it's a software issue . I was hoping I didn't have to return my phone...so much time spent into setting it up!

DiZzyBonne said:
There is, but it also happened in the hallway when I was messing around with Zoe.
Alright, just happy to hear it's a software issue . I was hoping I didn't have to return my phone...so much time spent into setting it up!
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It's all good man.. I've had 2 HTC Ones and they both did the same thing.. Guess we will just sit back and see if it ever gets fixed.
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Terrific Thank you for sharing
DiZzyBonne said:
Sometimes when I record, I'll get blue colors on the edges of my screen. Does anybody else get this problem? It sounds like a software issue, and that's what I hope it is.
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My first video - A Note 9 (exynos) review from a regular user's perspective

Hi guys.. i made my first video for YouTube. Have been reviewing phones for a while but for 3rd parties.
This time did my own thing.
Please have a look and share your feedback.. do you guys like it?
Starting small and looking for your feedback.
Thanks
Review link below
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I like the video generally, a much better job than I could do. :good:
2 points (they are my opinions only remember haha);
1) when you do the photo comparisons section, the music/ theme of the review seems to suddenly change, and then change back. It doesn't flow.
2) Again, in the photo comparison section, all the photos are pixelated. You get an overall idea of image comparison, but pixelated images are a shame!
Top man for doing it though, keep on keeping on!

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I like the video generally, a much better job than I could do. :good:
2 points (they are my opinions only remember haha);
1) when you do the photo comparisons section, the music/ theme of the review seems to suddenly change, and then change back. It doesn't flow.
2) Again, in the photo comparison section, all the photos are pixelated. You get an overall idea of image comparison, but pixelated images are a shame!
Top man for doing it though, keep on keeping on!
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Thanks for your kind feedback.. I'm still learning the editing tricks and will try to update the camera comparison shots with better quality output.. your point is valid about the music too.. blame it on my poor editing knowledge.. I'll learn and do it better in the next one for sure!
Thanks again!

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Thanks for your kind feedback.. I'm still learning the editing tricks and will try to update the camera comparison shots with better quality output.. your point is valid about the music too.. blame it on my poor editing knowledge.. I'll learn and do it better in the next one for sure!
Thanks again!
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when you add music tracks, do it after cutting or adding to the video...

I didn't see all of it yet, but what I saw looked pretty good. I noticed the pixelated photos too, so would be good if you can fix that. Personally I would say make them fill the screen more too, even if you have to crop them to do them both together, or one after the other.
Another very small point, but when you're sat in front of the camera on the steps, there's too much sky. It is a small point, but it's a pet peeve of mine, usually from people taking photos. They put the head in the centre of the shot and end up with loads of sky or ceiling ?
Love that you have a proper/half decent mic though, so many reviewers don't bother about audio.

I like it!

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when you add music tracks, do it after cutting or adding to the video...
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I'll make sure of this and will work harder on the next one.. really happy to see some feedback from the community! Motivates me!!

whips said:
I like it!
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Thank you so much! Appreciate your support!

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I didn't see all of it yet, but what I saw looked pretty good. I noticed the pixelated photos too, so would be good if you can fix that. Personally I would say make them fill the screen more too, even if you have to crop them to do them both together, or one after the other.
Another very small point, but when you're sat in front of the camera on the steps, there's too much sky. It is a small point, but it's a pet peeve of mine, usually from people taking photos. They put the head in the centre of the shot and end up with loads of sky or ceiling ?
Love that you have a proper/half decent mic though, so many reviewers don't bother about audio.
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This is amazing.. amazing feedback. I'll make note of your feedback and will work on it in my next video.
About the mic.. starting slow as all good things are quite expensive but hopefully will increase the equipment standard in coming videos.

bober10113 said:
when you add music tracks, do it after cutting or adding to the video...
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Thanks for the tip.. will work on it too

I like it. I watched the whole video and can say well done. Keep up the good work. The thing that got me was the title "Don't buy the Note 9". I was like ugh here we go a hater video. Quite the opposite.

Misterxtc said:
I like it. I watched the whole video and can say well done. Keep up the good work. The thing that got me was the title "Don't buy the Note 9". I was like ugh here we go a hater video. Quite the opposite.
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Thanks a lot for your feedback.. appreciate your support! All these things will help me a lot to bring out better content!

Great review still doing research about this phone xd

marko94 said:
Great review still doing research about this phone xd
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Thank you.. appreciate your support!

crazy88 said:
I like the video generally, a much better job than I could do. :good:
2 points (they are my opinions only remember haha);
1) when you do the photo comparisons section, the music/ theme of the review seems to suddenly change, and then change back. It doesn't flow.
2) Again, in the photo comparison section, all the photos are pixelated. You get an overall idea of image comparison, but pixelated images are a shame!
Top man for doing it though, keep on keeping on!
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Hey.. i made another review on S10+ and have considered your feedback.
Thanks for your support once again.
You can watch the new video here
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I didn't see all of it yet, but what I saw looked pretty good. I noticed the pixelated photos too, so would be good if you can fix that. Personally I would say make them fill the screen more too, even if you have to crop them to do them both together, or one after the other.
Another very small point, but when you're sat in front of the camera on the steps, there's too much sky. It is a small point, but it's a pet peeve of mine, usually from people taking photos. They put the head in the centre of the shot and end up with loads of sky or ceiling ?
Love that you have a proper/half decent mic though, so many reviewers don't bother about audio.
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Hi Andy.. i made one more video on S10+
Do watch if you have time and let me know what you feel about this one
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Well done. Great attitude. I hope you had something under it when you dropped it..lol but again very well done.
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I would say really good review. At one point I thought the transitions were getting a little much, but it's only a small thing and might not bother most people. I missed you talking to the camera yourself though

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I like it. I watched the whole video and can say well done. Keep up the good work. The thing that got me was the title "Don't buy the Note 9". I was like ugh here we go a hater video. Quite the opposite.
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Hey i did the S10 plus review.. if you have time then do watch it and share your feedback please.
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I would say really good review. At one point I thought the transitions were getting a little much, but it's only a small thing and might not bother most people. I missed you talking to the camera yourself though
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You're a great person Andy and i really appreciate you taking out time to watch and give feedback.
I will include myself talking to the camera in the next one!
Thank you!

What happened to Beauty Mode (skin smoothing) on the front and rear cameras???

I really needed this feature! I get that some people didn't like it, but all you had to do was turn it off! This is why we can't have nice things...

Lol you must be joking.

Checkout in gallery edit image options. May be they've put something similar there. So that after you've made a picture, you could edit it with similar or the same effect. I haven't searched myself. And in the pervious phones I haven't used the thing you've mentioned, but I have seen it and only tested it out and it was nice. And indeed it worked very well.

haircut123 said:
Lol you must be joking.
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No, I'm not actually.

tiho5 said:
Checkout in gallery edit image options. May be they've put something similar there. So that after you've made a picture, you could edit it with similar or the same effect. I haven't searched myself. And in the pervious phones I haven't used the thing you've mentioned, but I have seen it and only tested it out and it was nice. And indeed it worked very well.
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Samsung's beauty mode was the best, I've tried all the 3rd party apps in Play, they aren't as good and they're loaded with ads! Not only could beauty mode do skin smoothing, it also did face shape correction because the front cam was so wide it distorts your face.

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I really needed this feature! I get that some people didn't like it, but all you had to do was turn it off! This is why we can't have nice things...
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Just tap the wand

Neo3D said:
Samsung's beauty mode was the best, I've tried all the 3rd party apps in Play, they aren't as good and they're loaded with ads! Not only could beauty mode do skin smoothing, it also did face shape correction because the front cam was so wide it distorts your face.
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With all due respect May i ask why do you want to take pics of yourself ?why would you want to make your skin look fake and smooth.?I really don't understand why people want to take photos of themselves. Its ever So narsasiscic taking pics of one's self I would never do that.imo there should not be a front facing camera on mobile phones it's silly,people are in love with themselves these days smh

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With all due respect May i ask why do you want to take pics of yourself ?why would you want to make your skin look fake and smooth.?I really don't understand why people want to take photos of themselves. Its ever So narsasiscic taking pics of one's self I would never do that.imo there should not be a front facing camera on mobile phones it's silly,people are in love with themselves these days smh
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LOL, maybe she looks better than you. ? I do online videos for product tests and that's the only time I've uver used a front camera. I don't understand the selfie fascination but I guess it's an age thing.

Tel864 said:
LOL, maybe she looks better than you. I do online videos for product tests and that's the only time I've uver used a front camera. I don't understand the selfie fascination but I guess it's an age thing.
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Lol I doubt that ha ha.anyway its just weird taking pics of yourself to stare at and admire it's too much ha ha .what a vain bloody world we live in