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Entire video made with Note 9 camera

Hi everyone.
I have spent last 4 weeks to make short video using Note 9 exclusively. The idea was to check how far I can get using mobile phone camera only and get result which would be satisfying for YT or even further. Note 9 seemed to me the best for the purpose. To do so, I sent my Note 9 120 meters to the sky attached to the drone, drowned it in a pond and finally travelled around Yorkshire in UK to get some footage. As a result I just published today video on YT and my main interest is to find out if people can really say difference. I have used Davinci Resolve in post production. Colours are changed slightly to make it look “film like”.
I didn't want to make just moving pictures so there is a story. Don't judge me too harsh however.. I am not an actor.
During the process of filming I have learnt a lot about note 9 camera and I believe I could make much better quality video now. It made me sure that it is possible to make quite serious production
with modern mobile phone if one wish to.
I hope everyone enjoy it.
Link didn't work so HERE is proper link

It's good. Well done you!

raul6 said:
It's good. Well done you!
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thanks

Was hoping to see some footage of Halifax.
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Limeybastard said:
Was hoping to see some footage of Halifax.
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to be honest I was thinking of Halifax a lot but unfortunately didn't manage to go there I thought about view from A58 road just when it enters to the town

Great video man!! Someone should contact Samsung they need to see this, possibly add you in their commercial. I have also noted amazing video quality, pic quality still feels to soft tho but its ok
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flak0 said:
Great video man!! Someone should contact Samsung they need to see this, possibly add you in their commercial. I have also noted amazing video quality, pic quality still feels to soft tho but its ok
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Thanks man I really appreciate your words. Comments like this is like getting the best possible award )) Thanks

Nice effort..lol
You really put it under water?
Hope it gets plenty of views on YT..

dgcruzing said:
Nice effort..lol
You really put it under water?
Hope it gets plenty of views on YT..
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well... I did. The water wasn't my biggest concern though... My biggest concern was when Note was attached to the drone 120 meters above me... This phone is huge... and made a huge resistance in the air... and because delicate suspension I had to construct and use to eliminate vibrations I was in constant fear it will detach from the drone and .... well ... I don't want even consider what would happen...
I am not very big on YT, so do not expect plenty of views but really appreciate your comment. Thanks

I've done a few videos with the Note 9 so far and have found it to be exceptional.
See here: https://youtu.be/k-15LfCyyNg Including use of all slow motion modes as well. (Gets real dramatic around 4 minutes)
My BIGGEST complaint is the algorithm used for choosing either the telephoto lens or if there's not enough light it uses the wide lens with a sensor crop/digital zoom. In great daylight the telephoto looks just as crisp as the wide, but even the slightest bit of darkness, even pointing it directly at a sunset (seen here: https://youtu.be/jmApdV_P6Hk) and it flips over to the wide with a crop ruining the consistency. As most have noted, this same crap happens in "pro" mode as well.
I really wish in at least pro mode, Samsung would let the creator choose. I can mitigate sensor noise, I can't really mitigate lack of resolution.
Very well done on the film above! I'm impressed. Did you use Filmic Pro or the stock camera app and get the anamorphic crop in post?

Vexamus said:
I've done a few videos with the Note 9 so far and have found it to be exceptional.
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Very nice videos of yours.
My idea was to make video with camera settings as they are. So I used original camera app at fully automatic. The only changes I have made were in post production
and I used Davinci Resolve 15 for both - adjusting colours and anamorphic crop.
I agree with you that "pro" mode should be fully pro I have not noticed the problem you described though. I need to check it.
My conclusion is that actually whatever we will say about mobile phone's cameras they are so good nowadays that with a bit of effort everyone can make videos like mine or yours ..

Is the Pie camera better?

Hi! I don't mean just the interface, I mean photo quality as well. (In Oreo, the XZ2c is clearly superior...)

landsome said:
Hi! I don't mean just the interface, I mean photo quality as well. (In Oreo, the XZ2c is clearly superior...)
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Now that I bit the bullet and newsflash'ed to Pie, I can answer my own question. It's the new interface, but quality is just as mediocre, clearly worse than the xz2c. No improvement in quality.

landsome said:
Now that I bit the bullet and newsflash'ed to Pie, I can answer my own question. It's the new interface, but quality is just as mediocre, clearly worse than the xz2c. No improvement in quality.
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But Pie has [email protected], which should be better than the previous [email protected]

Aki-Zakura said:
But Pie has [email protected], which should be better than the previous [email protected]
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Perhaps, but I do not really care very much about that. That's a very limited improvement in a rather gimmicky scenario.
I was referring to photo quality generally, which remains clearly inferior to the XZ2c (which is my standard of what I would settle for). Noise reduction is poor, with smudged details, and exposure is lacking in many cases.
Otherwise, the cam app interface is an improvement too over the previous version.

Camera performance on the XZ1c sucks. No change with PIE. I had better pics with my z5c.

try https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-xperia-xz2-camera-port-xperia-xzs-t3771889

tolya-666 said:
try https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-xperia-xz2-camera-port-xperia-xzs-t3771889
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If I understood correctly, the Pie version doesn't work for XZ1 Compact (yet?)...

vofferz said:
If I understood correctly, the Pie version doesn't work for XZ1 Compact (yet?)...
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xz1c everything works fine for me

Dean F said:
Camera performance on the XZ1c sucks. No change with PIE. I had better pics with my z5c.
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My Z5c was clearly worse.

Dean F said:
Camera performance on the XZ1c sucks. No change with PIE. I had better pics with my z5c.
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The lens and the software have very little to do with the quality of the pictures you take. Just because you pay top dollar for your camera/phone camera, doesn't mean you will take good pictures.
I bet you still have it set to 'auto'

tolya-666 said:
xz1c everything works fine for me
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Are you on Pie? How did you install the mod? In the mod thread many people are saying it doesn't work.

vofferz said:
Are you on Pie? How did you install the mod? In the mod thread many people are saying it doesn't work.
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уеs on pie. install according to the instructions

Didgesteve said:
The lens and the software have very little to do with the quality of the pictures you take.
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Is this a joke?
Why do people buy expensive lens for DSLRs instead of sticking with the default cheap lens then?
Of course it's not just the lens, but what you wrote makes no sense.
Either way, XZ1 (Compact) has absolutely pathetic and ****ty camera and I regret every second of my decision when I was looking for a new phone and bought this piece of crap. My next phone will definitely NOT be anything made by Sony - if only because of the camera.

WalrusInAnus said:
- if only because of the camera.
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maybe you have a marriage? good photos are made by camera

tolya-666 said:
maybe you have a marriage? good photos are made by camera
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Yes, the camera is garbage too.
Anything else?

WalrusInAnus said:
Yes, the camera is garbage too.
Anything else?
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If the pictures look so bad perhaps you should switch to using the back camera :laugh:

I've got a Nokia 8 , a z5c and a xz1c.
The Nokia makes very good pictures with gcam app.
Both sonys makes horrible pictures.

Share your pictures taken with OP 7 PRO

We should start to see pics coming from tomorrow,

Continuously Updated Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/c1dw1JPvgauw7Sdx8

t2jbird said:
Some pics from NYC taken with the OP7 Pro: https://photos.app.goo.gl/c1dw1JPvgauw7Sdx8
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Thx, lookin like the shutter speed is tad slow, hopefully thats bcs of the low light, causing the motion blur like 6t does

misiokicio said:
Thx, lookin like the shutter speed is tad slow, hopefully thats bcs of the low light, causing the motion blur like 6t does
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Everything was shot on auto. I could've switched to pro but it was raining off and on and I didn't feel like it

t2jbird said:
Everything was shot on auto. I could've switched to pro but it was raining off and on and I didn't feel like it
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Ohh got ya, well am always using auto myself, what phone u had before then? If op .. would u say that shutter speed is faster?

misiokicio said:
Ohh got ya, well am always using auto myself, what phone u had before then? If op .. would u say that shutter speed is faster?
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Shutter speed seems about average. I had the S10e. I don't notice a huge difference either way, but I'm still playing around with it.. I do wish indoor pics held up better, but that is common with any phone other than the pixel

I kinda wish OnePlus put the money into only one lens instead of three. Have a great single lens, larger sensor and keep it simple and work on the photo processing.

worldsoutro said:
I kinda wish OnePlus put the money into only one lens instead of three. Have a great single lens, larger sensor and keep it simple and work on the photo processing.
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I feel like they have the camera hardware; it's just the processing that needs work. Just look at what the Gcam ports are capable of on OnePlus devices.

t2jbird said:
I feel like they have the camera hardware; it's just the processing that needs work. Just look at what the Gcam ports are capable of on OnePlus devices.
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how much of a difference do you notice with the OP7p compared to the 10e?
i have a 3xl and going to get the OP7Pro - i just hope im not disappointed in the camera. but DXOmark looks pretty promising

virtyx said:
how much of a difference do you notice with the OP7p compared to the 10e?
i have a 3xl and going to get the OP7Pro - i just hope im not disappointed in the camera. but DXOmark looks pretty promising
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If you like the 3xl then when they port the google camera to the OP7Pro you will be really happy I think. It looks like with the HW the OP7Pro has paired with Google camera processing will be killer.

Trevaryn said:
If you like the 3xl then when they port the google camera to the OP7Pro you will be really happy I think. It looks like with the HW the OP7Pro has paired with Google camera processing will be killer.
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But how's it look now?

t2jbird said:
Everything was shot on auto. I could've switched to pro but it was raining off and on and I didn't feel like it
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Mind providing few more pics? Something during daylight, and possibly like moving people

Been struggling with with whether to get this or the p30 pro. Might have to go with the p30 pro

I'll post comparison pics to gcam a little later. I think it's just as good as the S10e, though. In good lighting it can compete with any of them, although it has a tendency to blow out the highlights some. Low light is where the others take a bit of an advantage.

cas8180 said:
Been struggling with with whether to get this or the p30 pro. Might have to go with the p30 pro
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Well, all depends if u want a good software or a bad software if u already thinking abt huwaei.. u either had one and dont mind the software or never played with one before...

t2jbird said:
I'll post comparison pics to gcam a little later. I think it's just as good as the S10e, though. In good lighting it can compete with any of them, although it has a tendency to blow out the highlights some. Low light is where the others take a bit of an advantage.
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No worries thanks dude,

misiokicio said:
Well, all depends if u want a good software or a bad software if u already thinking abt huwaei.. u either had one and dont mind the software or never played with one before...
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I am mainly interested in battery life and camera performance. And camera performance so far looks hit and miss. I have owned almost every OP device. And I don't know I am just not feeling all that excited about this one. To get the battery life is want I will have to dial back all the settings that make this phone stand out. To get great camera performance I am going to have to pray the gcam mod comes out and it's as good as it was on the 6T

cas8180 said:
I am mainly interested in battery life and camera performance. And camera performance so far looks hit and miss. I have owned almost every OP device. And I don't know I am just not feeling all that excited about this one. To get the battery life is want I will have to dial back all the settings that make this phone stand out. To get great camera performance I am going to have to pray the gcam mod comes out and it's as good as it was on the 6T
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Keep in mind. P30 sucks in daylight, good only for low light and night time, pixie still unbeaten, and i tried myself mate 20 pro, and managed to last a week, something where oxygen really shines, if u can to try Huawei before u buy... Just sayin bud, let us know what u end up getting at the end

misiokicio said:
Keep in mind. P30 sucks in daylight, good only for low light and night time, pixie still unbeaten, and i tried myself mate 20 pro, and managed to last a week, something where oxygen really shines, if u can to try Huawei before u buy... Just sayin bud, let us know what u end up getting at the end
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There are not many alternatives atm. The S10+ has Knox and a fuse which disables many important features once you unlock it, also you can't undo it.
Huawei has stopped giving codes to unlock the bootloader.
Pixel 3 XL has good camera software, but a small battery, a very ugly notch (personal preference though), old Snapdragon 845 etc.
Am I missing something? A good camera phone which you can unlock easily and which has a decent community?

paysen said:
There are not many alternatives atm. The S10+ has Knox and a fuse which disables many important features once you unlock it, also you can't undo it.
Huawei has stopped giving codes to unlock the bootloader.
Pixel 3 XL has good camera software, but a small battery, a very ugly notch (personal preference though), old Snapdragon 845 etc.
Am I missing something? A good camera phone which you can unlock easily and which has a decent community?
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Nope u dont missing much, if it wasn't for that 3xl notch, battery and ram.. i would be all over it, can't comment on op7 pro, have no idea how the cam is, wont find out till next week, abt the community... Things aint the same as they were back in the days with likes of htc desire etc... Basically there were no kids here , now every kid owns the phone

Camera test on OS 9.5.5

So I received OS 9..5.5 first thing this morning and went out and took some video and photos and added my thoughts on the new camera firmware.
https://youtu.be/wIXEsktlEs8
I love the phone, the camera is the weakness, as focus is still an issue. When it takes a good shot, its epic. Let me know if you have any questions etc.

the latest build i have is 9.5.4 and that just updated today

Qwest905 said:
the latest build i have is 9.5.4 and that just updated today
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OP may have T-Mobile variant
id be curious to see the difference between Smart Content Detection on and off as i believe it has a difference.

I am in the UK. I got 9.5.4 when I first got phone. 9.5.5 arrived this morning.

Ive tested the new firmware compared to the iphone XS. The op7 still lacks in detail, the images are bit soft. What I was surprised to see is that the focal length of the regular main sensor on the iphone is wider than the wide angle on the op7. Unfortunately the update does resolve some issues but does not take it to the next level.

How the camera work with motion/action shots? Static images look good, but the few pictures I’ve seen of people moving have higher motion blur and ghosting.

Someone try smart Content Detection on and off as i believe it has a difference.
Post images with it on and off let's see the difference!

Pit Stains said:
How the camera work with motion/action shots? Static images look good, but the few pictures I’ve seen of people moving have higher motion blur and ghosting.
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To be honest, it's not great. I have a Iphone xs too and it's about twice as good for movement/action shots.

A.Priori said:
To be honest, it's not great. I have a Iphone xs too and it's about twice as good for movement/action shots.
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try it with Smart Content Detection off and compare pictures

Pit Stains said:
How the camera work with motion/action shots? Static images look good, but the few pictures I’ve seen of people moving have higher motion blur and ghosting.
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Awful because of the ridiculously slow shutter speed.
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Batfink33 said:
Awful because of the ridiculously slow shutter speed.
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can you test with smart content detection OFF please.

Note 9 Camera Quality Issue?

I found this issue when I was taking low light pictures. It's like some pink flare at the edges of the photo, I don't know how to call it. It is visible only in a few low light situations.
Here is some of my captures + some pictures with the same issue I found on google (almost every night photos I found on google had this issue):
It's clearly visible when you turn up your screen brightness because it appears only in dark area like the sky.
Is it some defect?

KastrO_on said:
I found this issue when I was taking low light pictures. It's like some pink flare at the edges of the photo, I don't know how to call it. It is visible only in a few low light situations.
Here is some of my captures + some pictures with the same issue I found on google (almost every night photos I found on google had this issue):
It's clearly visible when you turn up your screen brightness because it appears only in dark area like the sky.
Is it some defect?
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was the flash on? and do you have a case?

bober10113 said:
was the flash on? and do you have a case?
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It doesn't matter if there is a case or not. There is always the same "pink flare". I think it's like low quality camera sensor or something like that.
I hope you can see that flare in those pictures. Because it's clearly visible on my note 9. If not I can brighten those photos and reupload them.
Flash was off.
BTW I have exynos version.

KastrO_on said:
It doesn't matter if there is a case or not. There is always the same "pink flare". I think it's like low quality camera sensor or something like that.
I hope you can see that flare in those pictures. Because it's clearly visible on my note 9. If not I can brighten those photos and reupload them.
Flash was off.
BTW I have exynos version.
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do you have a case?

bober10113 said:
do you have a case?
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Yes I have.

i had the same problem

abood.mhd said:
i had the same problem
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Did you do something about it?
If you have some pictures with this issue I would be grateful if you could post it in here.
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KastrO_on said:
Did you do something about it?
If you have some pictures with this issue I would be grateful if you could post it in here.
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I am sorry I deleted those pictures and now we are in the daytime. At night I will post some picture ,, for me note 9 camera is very bad

My experience with my Note 9 has been night and day since I've been using Arnova's Gcam port (Vs. the terrible stock camera app)

Plz link

https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/Gcam_6.2.024_Advanced_V2.0.190420.0415.apk

KastrO_on said:
Yes I have.
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take it off and try again.

shagy38 said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/Gcam_6.2.024_Advanced_V2.0.190420.0415.apk
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man that version is almost 100% working!
flash dosent work at all and playground stickers aren't. well so so but let's say the guardians of the galaxy dont.
still the best 6.x apk I've tried yet.
thanks!

I have no issues using flash the only thing not working for me is slow motion video as for playground I do not use those.

bober10113 said:
man that version is almost 100% working!
flash dosent work at all and playground stickers aren't. well so so but let's say the guardians of the galaxy dont.
still the best 6.x apk I've tried yet.
thanks!
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what you set in the options, default? you have print screen?

here are some night terrible pics

shagy38 said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/Gcam_6.2.024_Advanced_V2.0.190420.0415.apk
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it's very lagy and not good on my Exynos phone

abood.mhd said:
it's very lagy and not good on my Exynos phone
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its the best of the 6.x up to date i my opinion. much less laggy in fact.

bober10113 said:
its the best of the 6.x up to date i my opinion. much less laggy in fact.
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it's over Exposure ، The front camera does not work ، and if i turn of hdr it's freez

abood.mhd said:
it's over Exposure ، The front camera does not work ، and if i turn of hdr it's freez
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works fine here...check if you dont have multiple cam apps and are opening the wrong one. also maybe you need to add xml config settings. follow guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79587293&postcount=268
please that thread to continue discussion as we are hijacking .