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GS4 EIS vs Nexus 5 OIS

Yup afaik nexus 5 has only 2 axis ois so its pretty useless.
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thx for video. Nexus crap

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lol ? you can see how tight s4 is mounted, front part of the car is still so overall image is still and fluid while N5 mounting is... loose? front part of the car is jumping on video up and down so it isnt N5's fault that image is shaky... i like my s4 very much, but this video is one big bullpuke.

Nexus 5 camera vs old school

So how does our camera compare to a old school one in the late 90s? In high school my sister used to be in photography and the pictures came out great.
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Not even a comparison... 90s stuff just can't compete.

Damian2013 said:
So how does our camera compare to a old school one in the late 90s? In high school my sister used to be in photography and the pictures came out great.
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Granted camera's itself is good because of the lens type and aperture of the camera
you're comparing a mobile device's camera to a full sized camera
its like comparing a mini van and a truck
but for the specific question id say the Nexus 5's camera is better than that 90's piece of ****
See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49397833&postcount=1481
and this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49379625&postcount=1472

How does your Internet connection compare with the one you had in the 90's?
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Are we talking SLR or point and shoot? An SLR is going to kick the N5's ass.
Also, why are we comparing the two?

Ben36 said:
How does your Internet connection compare with the one you had in the 90's?
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This :good:

So an slr is still going to beat the nexus 5 camera in every situation? And internet Connection is a little different then a camera comparison.
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Damian2013 said:
So how does our camera compare to a old school one in the late 90s? In high school my sister used to be in photography and the pictures came out great.
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I'm so confused by this question.

Damian2013 said:
So how does our camera compare to a old school one in the late 90s? In high school my sister used to be in photography and the pictures came out great.
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What exactly do you mean by an old school one from the 90s? Cell phone cameras have come a long way, no doubt but a 8MP camera is still not going to produce a picture that's as detailed and crisp as a DSLR camera. You might not be able to notice the difference on a small screen but try zooming in to a picture and you'll notice the difference

Wasn't everyone using film in the 90s? Better than a phone camera today if exposed correctly.
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Digital in the 90's was a novelty. The cameras used a floppy disk! Not sure what the point of this thread is.
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This post gave me cancer. The meme itself won't do justice on this post.

14 Day Return Window - G3?

Curious what everyone thinks about the new LG G3 and whether or not you'd trade your M8 in for it if you were within the 14 Day Return Window.
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Sense is too awesome to pass on.
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Breezer23 said:
Curious what everyone thinks about the new LG G3 and whether or not you'd trade your M8 in for it if you were within the 14 Day Return Window.
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G3 is cool, but it won't have the same feel, definitely not as smooth as the m8.
Pros:
Better screen
Less bezel
Lighter
Better rear camera
Cons:
Worse battery life
Phone gets too hot faster
Stupid rear buttons
Worse front facing camera
Not as fast as sense
That's at least what I've been reading, I wouldn't switch. And who knows if it'll have an unlocked bootloader.

I agree!!

If the G3 were to get rooted and bootloader unlocked, I might consider it. Otherwise, no chance.

BadUsername said:
G3 is cool, but it won't have the same feel, definitely not as smooth as the m8.
Pros:
Better screen
Less bezel
Lighter
Better rear camera
Cons:
Worse battery life
Phone gets too hot faster
Stupid rear buttons
Worse front facing camera
Not as fast as sense
That's at least what I've been reading, I wouldn't switch. And who knows if it'll have an unlocked bootloader.
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That "better" screen on the G3 is actually the cause of most of the cons you listed. It kills the battery and causes the phone to lag from the extra work it has to do to render it. The general consensus seems to be that the screen is actually the biggest fault in the phone, and a good 1080p screen could have made it perfect.
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Yeah. Not sure what the need is for such a high res screen on a cell phone.
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Breezer23 said:
Yeah. Not sure what the need is for such a high res screen on a cell phone.
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I said the same about the 1080 screen, here I am now . The G3 screen is absolutely gorgeous.
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TheBiles said:
That "better" screen on the G3 is actually the cause of most of the cons you listed. It kills the battery and causes the phone to lag from the extra work it has to do to render it. The general consensus seems to be that the screen is actually the biggest fault in the phone, and a good 1080p screen could have made it perfect.
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That was something I was aware of, power hungry screen = hot phone, less battery. Definitely not needed, but the resolution is a huge selling point for them. They wouldn't be able to get as many sales with the same quality screen as the S5 or M8. Samsung would wipe them clear off the map.

BadUsername said:
That was something I was aware of, power hungry screen = hot phone, less battery. Definitely not needed, but the resolution is a huge selling point for them. They wouldn't be able to get as many sales with the same quality screen as the S5 or M8. Samsung would wipe them clear off the map.
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That's pretty bad if you get wiped off the map by samsung. Haha. Only thing good at Samsung r there TV's. ?
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Sorry to go off topic. But I seen that Sony has unlockable bootloaders rt thru there own site...I wonder if VZW has enough pull with Sony like HTC to force sony to not allow VZW Sony devices to be unlocked ...as I seen that new Sony pad coming to VZW an I must say Sony ui is very nice an real fast an smooth. Does anyone know?
Also because you can Now as of yesterday use the edge to get pads from VZW..
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Tigerstown said:
That's pretty bad if you get wiped off the map by samsung. Haha. Only thing good at Samsung r there TV's.
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You do realize Samsung Android devices account for the majority of all Android devices? Which is unfortunate, because they suck, but saying "You suck if you got beat by Samsung" is pretty inane.

A buddy just got the T-Mobile LG3 and we ran some benchmarks. Granted, this phone is 100% stock and I'm running GPE (not OC'd) on the M8 but he scored 22100 in Quad and I scored 24500. He scored 32000 in Antu and I scored 34000.
The LG3 is just a little too big for my taste. I have never owned an LG phone but my M7 was my first HTC. Was all Samsung before that. I'm sticking with my M8 until the M9 comes out and has S-Off.

sfreemanoh said:
You do realize Samsung Android devices account for the majority of all Android devices? Which is unfortunate, because they suck, but saying "You suck if you got beat by Samsung" is pretty inane.
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Walk into a bs phone company pre paid. The shelves r full of low end Samsung devices that r a joke for only 50bucks or less. Makes sense they have majority off andriod devices.
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Tigerstown said:
Walk into a bs phone company pre paid. The shelves r full of low end Samsung devices that r a joke for only 50bucks or less. Makes sense they have majority off andriod devices.
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Some people can't afford high end smart phones
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Yeah well, Samsung sells millions and millions of those cheap, crappy phones per year.
Clearly there is a market for them.

Tigerstown said:
Walk into a bs phone company pre paid. The shelves r full of low end Samsung devices that r a joke for only 50bucks or less. Makes sense they have majority off andriod devices.
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A lot of the phones you can buy from the pre-paid carriers are cheap...what's your point? Not everyone can shell out $300 for a brand new phone. My cousin just bought a S3 because that's all he could afford (free being what he could afford).

BadUsername said:
G3 is cool, but it won't have the same feel, definitely not as smooth as the m8.
Pros:
Better screen
Less bezel
Lighter
Better rear camera
Cons:
Worse battery life
Phone gets too hot faster
Stupid rear buttons
Worse front facing camera
Not as fast as sense
That's at least what I've been reading, I wouldn't switch. And who knows if it'll have an unlocked bootloader.
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Exactly, also the enhanced screen has not been taken advantage of.

I've had the m8 since launch and while I think its the smoothest phone ever made and is unlocked the wasted realestate just kills me. I can't wait to get the g3 on Thursday
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sfreemanoh said:
A lot of the phones you can buy from the pre-paid carriers are cheap...what's your point? Not everyone can shell out $300 for a brand new phone. My cousin just bought a S3 because that's all he could afford (free being what he could afford).
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My point is if u flood the market with tons of devices for free of course your going to have the most out there active in the market..as most people can't afford a high end phone an the government isn't buying them one of those.

Tigerstown said:
My point is if u flood the market with tons of devices for free of course your going to have the most out there active in the market..as most people can't afford a high end phone an the government isn't buying them one of those.
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I'm pretty sure he was talking about how people bash Samsung for making "cheap low cost" phones when there's a market for them as not everyone has the resources to shell out hundreds of dollars on a phone.
I applaud Samsung for reaching out to all types of consumers.
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S7 series camera takes top spot!

Everyone can put their worries behind them now. You have a phone that has the best camera on the market.
http://m.connect.dpreview.com/post/3905204821/dxomark-mobile-report-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge

Reputable site
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Low light shot of my Viszla Dog. Great picture

I honestly thought my note 5 camera was better.
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donharden2002 said:
I honestly thought my note 5 camera was better.
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Well prove it show us some note 5 shots vs s7

donharden2002 said:
I honestly thought my note 5 camera was better.
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The shots were probably sharper with the 16mp vs 12mp but the S7 is better in nearly every other aspect. But yea I do get what you're saying

There's parts of me that liked the Note 5 camera better as well. But one thing I will say is, the auto focus on this phone if freaking insane. It's faster than a lot of DSLR'S I've used.

I got the note 5 last week and will also have to agree that the over all picture is better but low light and auto focus is going to the s7 edge. Both great phones. I'll be holding on to these for a while. I know the note 7 is coming in a few weeks and I could still take it back and wait but the note 5 has full root and there is no guarantee that the 7 will ever get it at lease for tmo. Awesome cameras on both, oh and the note 4 also still has a great camera.

Photo quality

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Google Pixel 2 XL come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Not taken by the "average consumer" but I have to admit, these picks are AMAZING!!! Cant wait to have my 2XL in hand to test it out! https://9to5google.com/2017/10/07/google-pixel-2-photos-videos-samples-gallery/
Updated link with Full Res Pics
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=WEdYT3BMNFZGdUlwQ0l6aEdFT1UwVlg2LUZESDhn

Sure, they're nice photos, but if you download them and view them on a PC with a proper monitor you might be disappointed. They're not sharp or detailed, at least not compared to N6P pictures.

Are they showing being uploaded a full res?
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Not sure which ones you were referring to, but these are the full res pics
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=WEdYT3BMNFZGdUlwQ0l6aEdFT1UwVlg2LUZESDhn

Minos20vt said:
Sure, they're nice photos, but if you download them and view them on a PC with a proper monitor you might be disappointed. They're not sharp or detailed, at least not compared to N6P pictures.
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Well of course there will be some twist to the camera. Once we here get them then, that can be discussed but, right now it seems a little early. I also really like pictures from the Nexus 6P the camera on that phone was amazing and can even outperform touted smartphone camera at times.
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Yeh, they are not full res and when you reduce image size they will sharpen some, sometimes too much. As a photographer and Photoshop user don't trust or judge anything other than what you capture and display yourself.
Make sure your monitor is calibrated also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BufkTMy-ZNM
P2XL wins hands down, so excited to receive my pre order!

WOW
Look at this photo

humdrum2009 said:
Look at this photo
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Pretty awesome!

Minos20vt said:
Sure, they're nice photos, but if you download them and view them on a PC with a proper monitor you might be disappointed. They're not sharp or detailed, at least not compared to N6P pictures.
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Dunno what you're talking about, my PC is hooked up to my calibrated 50 inch Pioneer Kuro Elite and they look sharp and detailed. They're not from a full frame mirror less or DSLR.

Its great better thab my iphone 8+. Portrait mode is amazing. I jusy wished it didnt have screen and audio issue when record video.
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Hi guys i need answer from real users of xl2,can not find it on videos,do u have waiting,processing time when shoting in hdr+ on mode? I am using ported g cam app from this phone on U11,and do have that,in that mode can not shot more photos at once,now as i am considering getting this device,i am wondering is it the same? Thanks..

Boskoel03 said:
Hi guys i need answer from real users of xl2,can not find it on videos,do u have waiting,processing time when shoting in hdr+ on mode? I am using ported g cam app from this phone on U11,and do have that,in that mode can not shot more photos at once,now as i am considering getting this device,i am wondering is it the same? Thanks..
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It's very short. I kept the default HDH+ on option and after taking a pic it's done processing in maybe a second. Haven't done multiple back to back shots though. It's really good at one and done.
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EeZeEpEe said:
It's very short. I kept the default HDH+ on option and after taking a pic it's done processing in maybe a second. Haven't done multiple back to back shots though. It's really good at one and done.
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Thanks,than it is good,i mean great,was wondering about it... :good:

Boskoel03 said:
Thanks,than it is good,i mean great,was wondering about it... :good:
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Yeah coming from a Nexus 5X this is light speed fast. [emoji23]
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Jeeze, the XDA app downgrades the quality of the pics uploaded.
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Don_Perrignon said:
Jeeze, the XDA app downgrades the quality of the pics uploaded.
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Yeah not worth posting pics unfortunately. Unless you host it somewhere else.
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Anyone notice strange fluctuations in light when using Slo-Motion at 240fps? I mean it looks like the light is actually rolling ... I can't figure it out!! This is my 2nd XL 2 because of an RMA exchange and I don't remember trying it out on the first phone I had.. I'll try to get a video uploaded to show it..

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Anyone notice strange fluctuations in light when using Slo-Motion at 240fps? I mean it looks like the light is actually rolling ... I can't figure it out!! This is my 2nd XL 2 because of an RMA exchange and I don't remember trying it out on the first phone I had.. I'll try to get a video uploaded to show it..
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That's normal if ur shooting under fluorescent lighting.