Hello,
I received a nexus5 few days ago but I just noticed that the camera application is very dark whereas the photo app works great.
I am on CM11 but i restored to 4.4.2 stock and it's still the same.
Please help!
whats your phone brightness set at?
simms22 said:
whats your phone brightness set at?
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On auto, I tried with a fixed value, it's still the same. It's seems to have like a grey veil.. Very weird.. :/
Screenshot examples on this thread : http://www.nexus5forum.com/nexus-5-...t-a-nexus-5-for-christmas/?prev_next=prev#new
do you have root or a custom recovery running?
That's known issue, and there is one quite lengthy thread on official Google groups (if you are talking about when shooting in low light, right?).
Google is aware of it. They even contacted few of use to recreate this issue and send a bug report to them, and that was like 2 months ago.
This happened after 4.4.1/4.4.2 update affecting all users (as far as I know).
Edit: Here's the link for that thread: https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!msg/nexus/fxsT5LxuXJU/wsUpKaxQ05EJ
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Yeah I was confused. I thought he walking about pictures that are too dark then I read your link and it's about the video that's dark whereas the camera has the same lighting which is normal
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Yeah I was confused. I thought he walking about pictures that are too dark then I read your link and it's about the video that's dark whereas the camera has the same lighting which is normal
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Yeah, I was also a bit confused, but he is talking about camera and photo mode (app), so I guess he meant video mode .
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I'm not sure if this is really a bug though. All phones I've used have darker videos than photos. Most likely because the camera isn't capable of longer exposures while taking video. I might be wrong though.
well, if you are running a custom recovery, heres a flashable 4.4.1 full camera/libs. video camera works perfectly for me, its not dark http://goo.gl/orWkC0
But the strange thing is that it was not like that before the update. Maybe they just decreased exposure gain to remove noise.
There is one more weird thing happening withing camera app that I came across trying to "fix" this underexposure issue.
I pointed camera to some dark area and then I was toggling between modes there (eg. From camera mode to PhotoSphere, and then to video mode). Exposure issue fixed itself (in video mode), but picture was unbelievably wide and stretched. And as soon as you start recording, it reverts back to original underexposed video mode. So I guess that is just some weird glitch.
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I have CWM touch with CM11-M3 on my phone.
I will try the 4.4.1 app this evening, I keep you in touch.
Thank you for your help guys :]
Yea its a known bug with android 4.4.2 and also the static noise while recording video.
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My nexus 7 2013 has also been effected with these bugs.....hope google fixes it soon.
I just flashed the the camera but nothing changed :/
Fata7 said:
I just flashed the the camera but nothing changed :/
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odd. its fine here. i guess the issue isnt with the cam or its libs
Are you sure that you are talking about the same issue? As far as I know, every phone has this issue after 4.4.1/4.4.2 update...
Here are my screenshots of camera app while pointing it to spot with poor lighting condition s...
Note that difference is even more noticeable in darker scenes...
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Tenhi said:
Are you sure that you are talking about the same issue? As far as I know, every phone has this issue after 4.4.1/4.4.2 update...
Here are my screenshots of camera app while pointing it to spot with poor lighting condition s...
Note that difference is even more noticeable in darker scenes...
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So you are saying that it's normal for the nexus 5 to have an app camera less brighter than the photo app since 4.4.2? I received my phone a week ago so I didn't noticed it, it was already installed in 4.4.2
Fata7 said:
So you are saying that it's normal for the nexus 5 to have an app camera less brighter than the photo app since 4.4.2? I received my phone a week ago so I didn't noticed it, it was already installed in 4.4.2
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No, I am not saying that. Read my previous posts in this thread. It is known "bug". Google is aware of it (bug reports have been sent), and it is up to then to fix it or not.
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I've been reviewing all the Nexus 5 videos and it looks like the Nexus 5 suffers from the "breathing autofocus" problem that many LG phones (including the recently released G2) struggle with. Has anybody been able to figure out some work around or fix?
If you're not sure what I'm referring too, basically the videos seem to breath/bounce/throb whenever you move it around or something moves into view as the camera focusses. It's really a deal breaker for me which is a shame as otherwise I would pick up this phone in a second.
Any ideas whould be appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm not disagreeing, I know exactly what you're talking about...
But is there a phone that doesn't do this? My DSLR even does it, which is why autofocus isn't suggested for recording video on DSLRs...
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I'm not disagreeing, I know exactly what you're talking about...
But is there a phone that doesn't do this? My DSLR even does it, which is why autofocus isn't suggested for recording video on DSLRs...
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Yup - my $3K+ DSLR does the same. So for a little 8MP phone camera???.....lol
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I'm not disagreeing, I know exactly what you're talking about...
But is there a phone that doesn't do this? My DSLR even does it, which is why autofocus isn't suggested for recording video on DSLRs...
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Okay agreed, but the question is: how do I switch autofocus off?
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Many phones don't do this.
The iPhone 4S and 5 does not do this. Neither does the Note 3. I've tried them myself.
I also haven't noticed it on MotoX videos I've seen online.
Hi,
After i got the 4.4.2 update from 4.4 i noticed some issues with the nexus 5.
First issue is that i can't play video's on some websites while i could play them perfectly fine on 4.4. I get the following alertdialog error:
In titlebar: cannot play video
message: sorry this video cannot be played
Second issues is that for me the camera image quality is actually alot worse than on 4.4. Yes it does focus more quickly, but the image quality is worse. I get alot more noise in the foto's if the lighting conditions are lesse than outside during noon, and the images seem to be less sharp. When i make a photo of something containing text on it, the text seems alot less sharp than on 4.4.
I did try factory reset, but that didn't help much.
Do you guys experience te same issues as me?
I am considering going back to 4.4, is that possible? I could really find any tutorials on it.
Thanks!
Yup. Read the return to stock thread. Its helped me with all my software related issues. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
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KTT16 said:
Yup. Read the return to stock thread. Its helped me with all my software related issues. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
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So you had the same issues with the update? Why are all the reviews positive about the camera quality after update while it's gotten worse?
No..no camera issues, just letting you know you can revert to 4.4
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As the title suggests we (at least those who N5) had to upgrade to the camera of google. For heaven's sake in this post is not to say, you no good bad etc. .. But I want to put an attention on the video. You doing various tests from yesterday to today I noticed (unfortunately) an annoying noise in the video is that in FHD 480p. The bug or problem, call it what you want, persists in all kinds of resolution that you put. Arises especially in confined spaces, such as a room or whatever at home, standing in silence and making a normal recovery. Below I have uploaded a little video to show you Yuotube on this issue. To you a review!
Edit: obviously the video was shot in 1080p, this should sentisi more noise or background noise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eR4peCAiIDI
This bug has been around for months now! Nothing new.. We are all waiting for google to fix it.
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vin4yak said:
This bug has been around for months now! Nothing new.. We are all waiting for google to fix it.
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In fact, restoring an old bakup I noticed that in the old version the problem persists. As you said the bug there for months. Hopefully with the update 4.4.3 solve.
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As the title suggests
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That title makes no sense.
I suggest you change the title. I think it should read, rustling sound.
koe1974 said:
That title makes no sense.
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As your post, is not it?
Kenshiro79 said:
As your post, is not it?
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I've updated my comment.
Kenshiro79 said:
As the title suggests we (at least those who N5) had to upgrade to the camera of google. For heaven's sake in this post is not to say, you no good bad etc. .. But I want to put an attention on the video. You doing various tests from yesterday to today I noticed (unfortunately) an annoying noise in the video is that in FHD 480p. The bug or problem, call it what you want, persists in all kinds of resolution that you put. Arises especially in confined spaces, such as a room or whatever at home, standing in silence and making a normal recovery. Below I have uploaded a little video to show you Yuotube on this issue. To you a review!
Edit: obviously the video was shot in 1080p, this should sentisi more noise or background noise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eR4peCAiIDI
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I really want someone else to give this a go and report back, I unitentionally fixed this problem by flashing a slim rom hdr+ bug fix. The file I flashed was this one http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...-4/10260-slim-google-camera-compatibility-fix
Maybe a strange coincidence, anyone else fancy giving it a shot?
daniel.kusy said:
I really want someone else to give this a go and report back, I unitentionally fixed this problem by flashing a slim rom hdr+ bug fix. The file I flashed was this one http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...-4/10260-slim-google-camera-compatibility-fix
Maybe a strange coincidence, anyone else fancy giving it a shot?
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Ok thanks, I'll look
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Hey All,
Just got a N5 and I'm a bit disappointed with the camera. Seems like this issue isn't new, but the camera has a really tough time autofocusing and even tap to focus.
I saw that there was a fix for older versions, but is there any update in 4.4.4?
Just as a curious note: most of the custom roms have this problem or not?
Thank you,
-Siroes
If you are disappointed with Nexus 5's camera performance, you should consider selling it away and get a phone with a better camera..
Agreed. If after 4.4.2 you think the camera is disappointing you must be a professional photographer. I'd highly recommend a Nokia WP as a phone camera or a quality camera.
Using Google Camera on 4.4.4 has a pretty decent shutter speed and also using different dalvik patches can increase the speed.
The camera works amazing when it does focus, but it takes quite a while sometimes. I never used 4.4.2, so I can't speak of that experience...
Just wanted to see if anyone else had similar issues.
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The camera works amazing when it does focus, but it takes quite a while sometimes. I never used 4.4.2, so I can't speak of that experience...
Just wanted to see if anyone else had similar issues.
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Yes prior to 4.4.2
TheLastSidekick said:
Yes prior to 4.4.2
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Thanks, I really appreciate it.
I personally came from S4 than sold it to buy Nexus 5. Than I picked up note 3 but with bootloader being locked I said F U at&t and just purchased yet again another Nexus 5. Already rooted running Android L preview . I can care less about the camera like the other guys on here said I'm no professional photographer lol.
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install google camera from playstore. better focus
Is this with or without HDR+? Without HDR on, I find 4.4.4 with the Google Camera will focus pretty quickly. With HDR on, it's obviously going to take a fair bit longer to take a snap.
Either you're doing it wrong or you're a professional photographer.
If you're the latter then I don't know what you're trying to do with a phone camera lol.
Camera works fine for me, better than the Note 3.
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Either you're doing it wrong or you're a professional photographer.
If you're the latter then I don't know what you're trying to do with a phone camera lol.
Camera works fine for me, better than the Note 3.
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I'm in no way a professional photographer. If I want to take a quick shot, it usually ends up taking a minute or longer due to the focus
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install google camera from playstore. better focus
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honestly, i have that and it makes very little difference. The camera quality is only good when using HDR mode which in some roms doesnt even work properly. If you are a photo takin/lovin person, this camera will be a disappointment.
A minute to focus? 60 full seconds?? I'm doubting that.
Anyway....camera phones are very cheap cameras....no phone will compare to even my 99 dollar Kodak camera.
I see comparisons with guys comparing this phone to that phone and they are all inferior to the cheapest of dedicated cameras.
If people are that concerned with getting consistently decent pics....carry a camera with you. They can be quite small and light, and will put all phone cameras to shame.
Just my 2 cents. ?
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And.....if you rely on your phone camera to take your pics at a special event that you want good pics to capture the memories..... Its just silly to show up with nothing but your phone.
If it truly takes 60 seconds to focus I think you might have a problem with your hardware. Otherwise you should check out this thread if you haven't already http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...tos-post-pictures-videos-share-4-4-1-t2477920
Shouldn't take more than a couple seconds to focus unless you're moving the phone a lot. Perhaps your hand is too shakey? OIS helps but won't fix shakey hand completely.
At the worst it should take about 2-3 seconds to focus. Manage to get consistently clear pictures. If you update past 4.4.2 and still experience an issue, you've got a problem.
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At the worst it should take about 2-3 seconds to focus. Manage to get consistently clear pictures. If you update past 4.4.2 and still experience an issue, you've got a problem.
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Thanks for that information. I ended up contacting Google Play and sent a replacement. Now it works just great, just as everyone has described.
I guess something was wrong with the hardware.
Thanks for everyone's input,
Siroes
Siroes said:
Thanks for that information. I ended up contacting Google Play and sent a replacement. Now it works just great, just as everyone has described.
I guess something was wrong with the hardware.
Thanks for everyone's input,
Siroes
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Glad everything ended well. A little scary there's so many hardware defects on the nexus 5 but I still love it.
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Glad everything ended well. A little scary there's so many hardware defects on the nexus 5 but I still love it.
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A $350 device with top notch specs. Corners need to be cut and apparently, quality control was the area which they chose
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Hey guys, I currently have an S6 and want to make the switch to the Z5 but was wondering about the lag while in camera.
I was at the store today and noticed when you're using the camera it lags moving it around. Do you guys experience this or was the store demo just not updated?
Any additional thoughts from anyone who has switched from the S6 to Z5?
I just tried right now, definitely no lag here
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I have no lag. Do you mean the live demo? Viewfinder thing?
I have terrible lags all the time. Hoping marshmallow will fix it... Viewing Internet also lags but camera is just making me mad...
No lag here.
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Yeah the camera lags or skips, more so in low light. Just the interface though and pics come out fine, albeit they take a bit to save sometimes.
If you're talking about framerate, yeah occasionally it seems like the framerate in Superior Auto mode is a bit low and choppy.
What version of the camera apk are you experiencing lag with, v2?
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I have version 1.0. Any way to update?
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VisionNN said:
Hey guys, I currently have an S6 and want to make the switch to the Z5 but was wondering about the lag while in camera.
I was at the store today and noticed when you're using the camera it lags moving it around. Do you guys experience this or was the store demo just not updated?
Any additional thoughts from anyone who has switched from the S6 to Z5?
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If you mean Image Preview Lag so it can be only software issue
so don't worry about it simple update can solve it
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Lambo16 said:
I have no lag. Do you mean the live demo? Viewfinder thing?
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If you mean Image Preview Lag so it can be only software issue
so don't worry about it simple update can solve it
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If you're talking about framerate, yeah occasionally it seems like the framerate in Superior Auto mode is a bit low and choppy.
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Yes, xevious was on the ball. I was meaning to say framerate. It seemed to drop when in camera just moving the phone around.
Is this and image preview lag the same?
Such a long stretch from Z1 which had a 60fps preview.
Anyone else noticed considerable shutter lag? It always pauses and captures what happens a split second after the screen pauses....
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Yes, xevious was on the ball. I was meaning to say framerate. It seemed to drop when in camera just moving the phone around.
Is this and image preview lag the same?
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It s Software Issue but it can be in application layer or maybe lower level.
When Camera Detect the light it needs process to show Preview
this can be lag in that process.
try another Firmware
I mean try to Flash stock firmware of another Region.
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It s Software Issue but it can be in application layer or maybe lower level.
When Camera Detect the light it needs process to show Preview
this can be lag in that process.
try another Firmware
I mean try to Flash stock firmware of another Region.
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I would if i had a Z5 haha :laugh: still on my S6. Guess ill wait for the Z6 and see how that goes.
Thanks for all the help guys.