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I've got this phone on on order from 3 to replace my One X. A bit gutted about the bootloader situation but there you go...
I've tried the XZ for at least 15 minutes in the 3 store and I'm more than happy with the screen/viewing angles, performance, UI etc. and I feel reassured from another thread in XDA that the battery will be at least no worse than my one x.
The unanswered question for me is the camera.
I'd hugely appreciate it if some of you guys who already have it would be prepared to share their thoughts.
The reviews are mixed to say the least.
Thanks in advance guys and gals!!
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Thanks, thats really useful
justgotusedto1.1 said:
Thanks, thats really useful
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What is it you want to know about the camera though?
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What is it you want to know about the camera though?
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Just real world use. I've read all of the reviews and they seem to range from dreadful to good. I'm looking for decent photos but I'm not really fussy so I was hoping that the people who already have the phone could confirm if they were happy or not.
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justgotusedto1.1 said:
Just real world use. I've read all of the reviews and they seem to range from dreadful to good. I'm looking for decent photos but I'm not really fussy so I was hoping that the people who already have the phone could confirm if they were happy or not.
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i've read all the reviews in the first 3 or 4 pages on google...
no one puts the camera in "cons" section, the worse one sais that is aligned to last year flagships, and that is not "entusiastic", others say it's very good, others excellent...
no one says dreadful or crap about it
i would see at gsmarena pics, those are made in same conditions on all phones, so it's a valid measurement system, others are just "ambient dependant" and "photographer" dependant...
Thanks for the reply, I was really looking for feedback from anyone who actually had the phone and a few days experience if possible.
hey. i got my phone till yesterday and did a few shots here and there. i cant really compare to anything spec related, since my last phone was a SGS2,
and i am by no means a camera enthusiast.
what can i say, i like the quality^^ the videos look snappy, the pictures too, so theres that. not really helpfull at all, but im surely not disappointed if this means anything to you.
NOT sent from my Xperia Z - but felt like bragging
edit: one function i really like is the automatic mode detection, puts on macro if you need it and so on. the panorama mode is nice and fast and the focus is accurate and fast too.
Phorgasmic said:
hey. i got my phone till yesterday and did a few shots here and there. i cant really compare to anything spec related, since my last phone was a SGS2,
and i am by no means a camera enthusiast.
what can i say, i like the quality^^ the videos look snappy, the pictures too, so theres that. not really helpfull at all, but im surely not disappointed if this means anything to you.
NOT sent from my Xperia Z - but felt like bragging
edit: one function i really like is the automatic mode detection, puts on macro if you need it and so on. the panorama mode is nice and fast and the focus is accurate and fast too.
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Thanks Mate, that's exactly what I was after :good:
Go to Youtube and find this video: Xperia Z Vs iPhone 5 - SHOOTOUT - Which is Best?
Hope it can help you.
Hi, if anyone wants to try the Moto x camera for the OnePlus here is the link . I don't know if I can post it here. I did not make this apk , thanks to whoever did. It works very smooth, its very simple and I think the autofocus works much better then stock One Plus camera.
http://d-h.st/Yvc
Could not be installed on my OPO!
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Could not be installed on my OPO!
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I was able to install it without an issue.
Doesn't install on latest Vanir.
I have it installed on stock One Plus
Maybe it can´t be installed when using ART?
Works for me on CM11 nightly, but the pictures look pretty bad. Not surprising, since this is Motorola we are talking about.
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Works for me on CM11 nightly, but the pictures look pretty bad. Not surprising, since this is Motorola we are talking about.
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I've found the moto camera to be better than the Opo camera. Or any other smartphone for that matter.
Works great on Nameless! Thanks!
I installed it but there is a problem. You can only take normal pictures. What I mean by that is like... you cant change it to Night View.. or turn HDR on/off... aqua view.. and so forth.. Camera works but the settings are not changeable.
Coloured line??
I also have the "no settings" thing going on and on top of that there is a white/yellow vertical line while i am taking photos.
But i still prefer this camera app over stock camera app.
Simple point and shoot. Does take great pictures though. Nice find!
Anyone have the latest motorola camera apk working on our phones?
any improvements comparing to the stock camera app?
Who in the world would like to want a crappy camera app that can't even focus on subject. Moto x users rooting their devices to remove that app. and we are trying to install it here. Great
Hdr not selected, why?
gnan10 said:
Who in the world would like to want a crappy camera app that can't even focus on subject. Moto x users rooting their devices to remove that app. and we are trying to install it here. Great
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It sucks lol
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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!!
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I like it!
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Thank you so much! Appreciate your support!
AndyCr15 said:
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!
Hi. I am interested in getting this phone.. But most of the camera tests I see online, the images are too dark. Also, strangely, although images are generally underexposed, they still somehow manage to blow out highlights sometimes.
I am very impressed with the camera quality apart from the issues stated above, but surely they are software issues and can be fixed with a patch or alternative camera app?
Thanks
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Hi. I am interested in getting this phone.. But most of the camera tests I see online, the images are too dark. Also, strangely, although images are generally underexposed, they still somehow manage to blow out highlights sometimes.
I am very impressed with the camera quality apart from the issues stated above, but surely they are software issues and can be fixed with a patch or alternative camera app?
Thanks
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Everything can be fixed and by far improved using the GCam. Search the thread for examples.
Thanks
I saw some pictures but they didn't seem hugely better to me.
Plus most apps need a root to install?
I wouldnt wan't to buy a phone and risk installing an app and then can't send it back if I'm not happy.
Do you know a link for some good picture and video samples?
Thanks
theVenerable said:
Thanks
I saw some pictures but they didn't seem hugely better to me.
Plus most apps need a root to install?
I wouldnt wan't to buy a phone and risk installing an app and then can't send it back if I'm not happy.
Do you know a link for some good picture and video samples?
Thanks
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Nice images thanks.
There was one where the Stock camera was better I think.
But all the others the Gcam looked quite a lot better.
And does the Gcam also give better video recording?
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Please sir, any word on the video with gcam?
I am very tempted to get this phone.
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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