New to this site so Hello
Seems to be several topics on Photo quality but very little on the video camera.
Personally i have no complaints about photo quality, seems a decent upgrade from my iPhone 4s but the video camera does seem kinda poor to me.
also going from iPhone to Android, ive noticed the lack of video camera apps the is within the Playstore
curious to know what others think
Not sure why you are having problems with your video camera but, Z1 is rated on of the best video camera on a smart phone...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484670
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Not sure why you are having problems with your video camera but, Z1 is rated on of the best video camera on a smart phone...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484670
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thats 1 review. the reviews seem all over the place with this phone. mostly on photo tho. some say the camera is the best available (excluding the Nokia 1020) some say it isnt as good as a Galaxy s4.
Ive found the videos look grainy or faded in well lit areas. sometimes looks like the video is upscaled rather than true 1080p
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thats 1 review. the reviews seem all over the place with this phone. mostly on photo tho. some say the camera is the best available (excluding the Nokia 1020) some say it isnt as good as a Galaxy s4.
Ive found the videos look grainy or faded in well lit areas. sometimes looks like the video is upscaled rather than true 1080p
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im really impressed with the video quality and its really good meanwhile i tried most of the smartphones and believe me z1 is damn good in video recording...................
i think the video quality is pretty good on the z1, obviously the king of video recording is the galaxy note 3 with its 4k video capability(Sony take a note here and enable this on our phones damn you). Its not just 1 site which has given the z1 a pretty good video recording score (gsmarena, tech radar, engadget and more). In optimum lighting conditions the quality of the videos are pretty good better than the iphone 5s never mind a 4s, one thing that the z1 does suffer from is when you record in low light, the quality of videos and photos begin to degrade, would have been nice to see some sort of OIS to combat this, but overall i find the z1 a very capable shooter.
shut the steady shot ... and try again thx
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hello ppl!
i was at the beachfront fireworks display in aberdeen last night and a made a short clip of the fireworks display!
i have to say though the quality both picture and audio is poor - settings were on 'L' for the larger video which is the best setting im sure.
is there anyway e.g. via registry or something that the audio sample rate can be upped from 8khz + and for the video 5fps to be upped aswell.
My N70 had better quality!
thanks!
lol yeah, video and pictures suck on the diamond, and i'm sure its the same on the pro. i can't believe how piss poor the quality is, especially the camera. whats the point of having a 3.2mp camera if you can't take a clear picture with it.
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lol yeah, video and pictures suck on the diamond, and i'm sure its the same on the pro. i can't believe how piss poor the quality is, especially the camera. whats the point of having a 3.2mp camera if you can't take a clear picture with it.
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the main problem with the camera is the lack of xenon flash - without it the dirty lens cover on the back casing really hinders the quality, taking the back cover off gives some pretty decent pics but its a lot of hassle but its still fine for a random pic.
main thing for me is the video frame rate and audio quality. can it be ammended anyone??
Hi,
I currently have a Galaxy S2 and am looking to upgrade.
The video camera is a prime reason for the upgrade. Ideally I want something that can record HDR video with optical image stabilisation. Lots of my video is taken handheld in low(ish), high contrast light so I figure both of these features are important. I was hoping to see HDR + OIS in the HTC One M8 announcement, but that didn't happen.
I'd be interested to know a couple of things:
1. How good is the HDR video recording feature? I've struggled to see many reviews/opinions.
2. How good is the OIS?
3. If you were about to upgrade now and had video as a priority, would you think about the HTC One?
I don't know of any other phones that have both HDR video and OIS. My alternative would be to get another camera with OIS - I think on balance this is more important than HDR video. I suppose I could also get HDR video and have either in-phone software stabalisation, or use a PC application to give me the stabalisation.
Cost isn't a massive factor, but I don't see a real "value proposition" I'm thinking of going for a Nexus 5 or LG G2. Although video is important, obviously having a nice fast phone that will last is also appealing, so I've not totally written off the idea a current gen phone I can get in the next month or so.
Any advice on models would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jiffage said:
Hi,
I currently have a Galaxy S2 and am looking to upgrade.
The video camera is a prime reason for the upgrade. Ideally I want something that can record HDR video with optical image stabilisation. Lots of my video is taken handheld in low(ish), high contrast light so I figure both of these features are important. I was hoping to see HDR + OIS in the HTC One M8 announcement, but that didn't happen.
I'd be interested to know a couple of things:
1. How good is the HDR video recording feature? I've struggled to see many reviews/opinions.
2. How good is the OIS?
3. If you were about to upgrade now and had video as a priority, would you think about the HTC One?
I don't know of any other phones that have both HDR video and OIS. My alternative would be to get another camera with OIS - I think on balance this is more important than HDR video. I suppose I could also get HDR video and have either in-phone software stabalisation, or use a PC application to give me the stabalisation.
Cost isn't a massive factor, but I don't see a real "value proposition" I'm thinking of going for a Nexus 5 or LG G2. Although video is important, obviously having a nice fast phone that will last is also appealing, so I've not totally written off the idea a current gen phone I can get in the next month or so.
Any advice on models would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I'm far from a video recording expert, but i have used my One for over a year and recorded my first video last week.
It was a stand-up comedian, so it was a hard motive.
Everything around the man on stage was black and with a bright spotlight on the performer.
Started recording with standard setting, and it was hard to find focus when everthing was black or superbright.
Then I switched to HDR recording and got a lot better video with stable focus, with the downside that the black background was more grey. But what the heck, it was better and I can see my motive
What impressed med most was the audio quality of the recordings, really awesome!
Hope this helps you somehow.
Omg
I'm trying to capture myself as accurately as possible
When I'm taking pictures with either camera or recording video the picture and video playback looks right.
When I go to transfer them to my computer the quality doesn't look the same as when I took the picture, my skin tone is off, primally, quality etc just looks not as good is it losing quality or something. ? I can be in my vanity mirror, take a picture and see two different people
Makes me self conscious when I'm looking back at them, even though I know it's not an accurate depiction of me but it deters me from wanting to use this camera because when I'm viewing the picture on the device it's much different on computer
This is dysfunctional
Maybe your pc needs an upgrade to the graphics card. 4k screen for it and some software bumps and you will probably see what u see on phone
BAD ASS NOTE 4
The note is 2k, my computer is HD. I only record in 1920x1080, and the camera's are usually on the highest megapixel setting. I just wish the replication was more accurate.
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The note is 2k, my computer is HD. I only record in 1920x1080, and the camera's are usually on the highest megapixel setting. I just wish the replication was more accurate.
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It be to hard to say what it what. You can have hd that is 720 or hd that is 1080. Both hd but night and day difference. Not really sure what you be looking for. I take pic it looks just as good on phone or pc.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Maybe I'll just get a real camera that can take better indoor photos
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Maybe I'll just get a real camera that can take better indoor photos
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I hope we are not talking about selfies, lol.
But yes, I will suggest you buy an actual camera if you are trying to go with all that real world qualities and what not.
You can also also buy Camera FV-5 from the playstore, fractions of a real camera and see what that can do for you. It is the most realistic camera shots I have seen out there You can also do a lot of customizations with it that you can with actual cameras...I'm not talking about samsung gimmicks or the many gimmics out there such as blurr and what ever else is out there.
P.S Procamera is also good.
P.P.S...sure its not your lighting? My note 4 camera depict me quite well -cheeky smiles-
Let me know how it goes for you!
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I hope we are not talking about selfies, lol.
But yes, I will suggest you buy an actual camera if you are trying to go with all that real world qualities and what not.
You can also also buy Camera FV-5 from the playstore, fractions of a real camera and see what that can do for you. It is the most realistic camera shots I have seen out there You can also do a lot of customizations with it that you can with actual cameras...I'm not talking about samsung gimmicks or the many gimmics out there such as blurr and what ever else is out there.
P.S Procamera is also good.
P.P.S...sure its not your lighting? My note 4 camera depict me quite well -cheeky smiles-
Let me know how it goes for you!
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Lol no I'm not a fan of selfies and bathroom mirrors I use my tripod 85% of the time. I want to be satisfied with the picture and just upload it and not have to tinker with the photo because it just doesn't look right. But you have a point some lighting it's great others it's just like who the hell is that Lol. That's why I just record videos instead, never really been photogenic but in person I get many compliments it's so funny up me Lol but I rather in real life where it counts then social media
Haha, definitely ...beside, we are our own worst critics!
Happy Holidays!
Your friends are never going to believe what you did. The only way to prove it to them is with that video you took. Rate this thread to express how videos shot on the Google Pixel 2 come out. A higher rating indicates that videos are smooth (and not choppy) and that auto-focus works very well, and that the camera adjusts quickly to different lighting conditions while recording.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
I am particularly interested in low-light videos of both devices and the audio quality. From a few samples i could check on YouTube i suspect problems with the noise suppression at least on the XL. Trying to assemble examples in this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/77mmk1/pixel_2_xl_video_samples_low_light_and_audio/
Soo.. get your samples out to the world!
https://youtu.be/bBQgX_2s9uE
Sent from my Pixel 2 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Absolutely amazing video quality. Its so fast and the auto focus is perfect in my opinion.
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I am particularly interested in low-light videos of both devices and the audio quality. From a few samples i could check on YouTube i suspect problems with the noise suppression at least on the XL. Trying to assemble examples in this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/77mmk1/pixel_2_xl_video_samples_low_light_and_audio/
Soo.. get your samples out to the world!
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Here is a quick video on how I shoot really good low light video. https://youtu.be/YnBjJeMJ6Po
See if this helps.
Overall the video quality of the Pixel 2 is mind blowing I think. For a phone this thing is incredible. Ive been vlogging on this thing and really impressed with the quality.
https://youtu.be/lYmMQRHMiSI
https://youtu.be/OFlP5bWQkYQ
I love this camera so much. New video messing around with bokeh https://youtu.be/4u0pa3rBAyI
I made this video with my Pixel 2. Im pretty satisfied with the quality considering the low light but the sound could be a bit better. But it was really loud there. So maybe that was the issue.
https://youtu.be/_Ie8UiQbgjk
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Here is a quick video on how I shoot really good low light video. https://youtu.be/YnBjJeMJ6Po
See if this helps.
Overall the video quality of the Pixel 2 is mind blowing I think. For a phone this thing is incredible. Ive been vlogging on this thing and really impressed with the quality.
https://youtu.be/lYmMQRHMiSI
https://youtu.be/OFlP5bWQkYQ
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Your video in the dark is superb, I tried the apps you listed.. the Cinema 4k app looks best on my Pixel 2 I just wish you could use 60fps as i like the way it looks
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Your video in the dark is superb, I tried the apps you listed.. the Cinema 4k app looks best on my Pixel 2 I just wish you could use 60fps as i like the way it looks
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Yeah I would love to see 60 or 120 fps but I cant seem to get any response from the app developer.
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Yeah I would love to see 60 or 120 fps but I cant seem to get any response from the app developer.
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Is that the berst app you use then?
im going to try to learn how to do this better.. got to start somewhere i suppose!
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Is that the berst app you use then?
im going to try to learn how to do this better.. got to start somewhere i suppose!
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Yes. Cinema 4k for me is the best. Open camera is also good but has no noise reduction. Cinema 4k has really good noise reduction. Filmic pro isnt worth it for me. The quality is just mush compared to what you get on Cinema 4k no matter what color profile or bitrate you use.
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Yes. Cinema 4k for me is the best. Open camera is also good but has no noise reduction. Cinema 4k has really good noise reduction. Filmic pro isnt worth it for me. The quality is just mush compared to what you get on Cinema 4k no matter what color profile or bitrate you use.
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Ive been paying about with cinema 4k since my last post... i'ts definitely better in the low light but im getting nowhere near the quality you are... im determined to get better at it..
What do you edit your videos with? can you recommend some editing software that's not too complicated.
Edit?: what settings do you have on in Cinema 4k ... 200mps High noise reduction etc
Edit2: Congratulations on the wedding..... !
Many Thanks
Stret
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Ive been paying about with cinema 4k since my last post... i'ts definitely better in the low light but im getting nowhere near the quality you are... im determined to get better at it..
What do you edit your videos with? can you recommend some editing software that's not too complicated.
Many Thanks
Stret
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It would help to see some of your work that I could take a look at. I use premiere pro. It looks scary but its really not that difficult once you watch a few tutorials. The sequence settings and export settings are scary when you first try it out but you learn a lot over time when you use it. I just cannot recomend any free or super cheap softwares. I heard some of them were good but i havent tried.
jrharvey said:
It would help to see some of your work that I could take a look at. I use premiere pro. It looks scary but its really not that difficult once you watch a few tutorials. The sequence settings and export settings are scary when you first try it out but you learn a lot over time when you use it. I just cannot recomend any free or super cheap softwares. I heard some of them were good but i havent tried.
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check my post edits first bud
Stretlow said:
Ive been paying about with cinema 4k since my last post... i'ts definitely better in the low light but im getting nowhere near the quality you are... im determined to get better at it..
What do you edit your videos with? can you recommend some editing software that's not too complicated.
Edit?: what settings do you have on in Cinema 4k ... 200mps High noise reduction etc
Edit2: Congratulations on the wedding..... !
Many Thanks
Stret
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Stretlow said:
check my post edits first bud
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Thank you very much It was an awesome trip too. I record at 150mbps for BRoll and sometimes 100 for talking shots if I need a longer video. Here is a video all about my settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZI86VsGDyY&t=1s
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Thank you very much It was an awesome trip too. I record at 150mbps for BRoll and sometimes 100 for talking shots if I need a longer video. Here is a video all about my settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZI86VsGDyY&t=1s
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Thank you for the continued advice.
Vietnam looks amazing def on my list
I love this, auto focus works good.
Its quality too.
I recently test my new Pixel 2 , with Filmic pro, and the OIS works excellent, the zoom is very soft and accurate, also works the mic gain slider, and all the features of the app.
For record videos in a concert, Filmic pro is the best, you can monitor the mic gain, and control it with the slider.
Video of Pixel 2, is a great upgrade from Nexus 6p.
As everyone might be aware the stock camera doesn't really capture good videos no matter what(except good sunlight). And the eis makes it even worse to look at. I have tried using gcam but even it got the bad video quality problem.
So i would like an app that processes video in way that the video quality turns out good