My phone's front facing camera gives my face a blurry look while background seems to be finely focused. I know that this has been a problem for many s7 users too. I wonder what you guys think about that if i go to samsung service and have my front camera changed, can this problem possibly be solved ? Anyone tried this yet? , any results?
I think it may have to do with the fact that the camera is fixed focus, not autofocus like almost any other phone front camera. Having it replaced might not do much if the error is within the phone's configuration (in the NAND), but if Samsung will do it for free, why not try?
I really want a solution to this annoying detail. Looking for people who tried this as a solution and got any result on this particular problem.
But as you said, why not if it's free of charge.
i got a new camera in my s7 and its same...i told them it makes blurry images and they replaced the camera but its the same again...still blurry...background is fine but my face is smudged...even 5 year old nokia does it better... someone sad that sgs7 front camera is set to infinity mode ,but u cant change it so ur stuck with it....shame on Samsung....overall probably the best in android world ,specialy the back camera focus... and for the note Samsung will replace ur camera for free...THEY MUST!!! hope i helped u clarify things...cheers.
I have tested my Black Onyx S7 and havent had any issues with the internal 'selfie' camera.
Clear and sharp images of my grumbly mug at the office,, working on a weekend *grumble*
Might be worth checking with Samsung, see if they will swap it out and offer some feedback?
Thanks for the experience sharing. I know that many samsung s7 has this problem but what frustrates me is that i checked one other s7 in store and it was better in quality in terms of sharpness and details. So why not my phone have that quality. That is my problem
This is a flagship phone and s4 takes better selfies. Samsung should beware of this problem, should feel sorry and replace front cameras with better ones in services.
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When I start any camera app on my Lumia 1020 the picture is blurry if I'm pointing the camera at anything over 6 inches away or so. When I push the camera button in it attempts to focus. Sometimes it will focus on distant objects the way it should, but most of the time it does not and everything stays blurry.
I can't click any scenery images because it dosent focus .i can click macro/near images without any problem .
ill upload some pics
this are the images which i was able to focus without any problems
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18109293444/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18111242883/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18705586836/in/dateposted-public/
Now see the images below
i tried for minutes to focus , tried manual focus but no success.I cannot click any of these kind of images .
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18109308644/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18545741919/in/dateposted-public/
i couldnt even focus on bike this time
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18731950205/in/dateposted-public/
u can see how blurry is the image
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18111255713/in/dateposted-public/
tried to focus on the car ,didnt happen
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/18731943665/in/dateposted-public/
wanted crystal clear image , and from 1020 i can expect it !
so please tell me why i am not able to focus ? i tried pro cam ,normal cam app and 3rd party cam app no help . i can focus near images but not far images .
Tried factory reset too.no use.
Welcome to the Lumia 1020 Forum first and foremost..
Second, this is actually a hardware problem with the camera unfortunately.
You can focus up close because the camera lens has shifted too far away from the sensor. This allows really close up images, but when it comes to infinity focusing (landscapes and images further than 5 feet) you cannot get autofocus far away and cannot get it to focus to infinity..
Sadly since this is a HARDWARE problem you have to replace the camera on the phone.
Wish I could give you better news than this.
Cheers
mikendawn said:
Welcome to the Lumia 1020 Forum first and foremost..
Second, this is actually a hardware problem with the camera unfortunately.
You can focus up close because the camera lens has shifted too far away from the sensor. This allows really close up images, but when it comes to infinity focusing (landscapes and images further than 5 feet) you cannot get autofocus far away and cannot get it to focus to infinity..
Sadly since this is a HARDWARE problem you have to replace the camera on the phone.
Wish I could give you better news than this.
Cheers
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yes I did gave my phone to Nokia care , they checked and told me that camera is faulty and needs to replaced so I said yes , but later even after changing camera did not solve the problem , so they said PCB -Main board needs to be replaced,so I sold the phone .
I will buy refurbished phone from ebay soon .
Thanks for reply .
Infinity focus problem can be solved by choosing manual focus and then moving the slider till you see the "m" symbol. do not slide into the "infinity" symbol, just before that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lumia-1020/general/focusing-problems-lumia-1020-try-crazy-t3160711
I've opened a thread here describing this problem. Maybe it could help you
I too have same problem with camera... sad to know its a hardware problm... sucks
Hello all,
Just picked up my Pixel (in blue) and I'm coming from the S7 Edge.. Anyways, one of my closest buddies just proposed to his girlfriend yesterday.. when I was trying to capture a close image of her ring, the camera on the Pixel wouldn't focus. I had to pull the camera away from the ring about 10" before I could get it in focus, which ends up not being very detailed since it's so far away. My S7 edge was able to focus on close subjects up to about 3" or so and give nice bokkeh behind the subject. Anyone else having this issue with their pixel?
The closest I can get my phone to focus is about 4-5". Cameras aren't really good at doing that either way. I would recommend you back up to 10" or so and just use the zoom. I wouldn't call this an issue. Try and get your phone to focus on something else and really see if it won't do it (I doubt it). It was probably just the lighting or the situation. I easily got my phone to focus on my laptop close, but not hand. Just depends
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The closest I can get my phone to focus is about 4-5". Cameras aren't really good at doing that either way. I would recommend you back up to 10" or so and just use the zoom. I wouldn't call this an issue. Try and get your phone to focus on something else and really see if it won't do it (I doubt it). It was probably just the lighting or the situation. I easily got my phone to focus on my laptop close, but not hand. Just depends
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Yeah I tried in brighter light today and the issue is still apparent. I'm guessing the camera just can't focus at a very close range like the Samsung could. Something to get used to I suppose
MrBaltazar said:
Hello all,
Just picked up my Pixel (in blue) and I'm coming from the S7 Edge.. Anyways, one of my closest buddies just proposed to his girlfriend yesterday.. when I was trying to capture a close image of her ring, the camera on the Pixel wouldn't focus. I had to pull the camera away from the ring about 10" before I could get it in focus, which ends up not being very detailed since it's so far away. My S7 edge was able to focus on close subjects up to about 3" or so and give nice bokkeh behind the subject. Anyone else having this issue with their pixel?
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You could try OpenCamera. It has a macro mode.
It focuses the same if not better than my s7 did... Real close up shots with the s7 struggled to focus correctly as well.
I have the S7 flat and the Pixel, well the HTC 10 has the same issue as the Pixel, but yes, the S7 focuses brilliantly on close up objects but the pixel and the HTC 10 cannot get anywhere near as close. About 5" closer on S7.
On a side note, Jewellery is very difficult indeed to photo with all three phones, but Pixel and HTC 10, forget about it.
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I have the S7 flat and the Pixel, well the HTC 10 has the same issue as the Pixel, but yes, the S7 focuses brilliantly on close up objects but the pixel and the HTC 10 cannot get anywhere near as close. About 5" closer on S7.
On a side note, Jewellery is very difficult indeed to photo with all three phones, but Pixel and HTC 10, forget about it.
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Yeah I was thinking the fact that it was jewelry might have been the issue but I tested in great lighting on standard objects and had the same issue as her ring. S7 has much better focus
I just found this out today... so wonder if anyone has any hints or tricks... ? I thought it was a skin that was on the glass when I first got the phone.. but after removing it i still had issues focusing on close objects..
I picked Google Pixel at the local store and BAM, has crappy minimum focusing distance, totally cannot compare with OnePlus 5 (or even OnePlus 2). I think the lens is fixed focus, is physically unable to focus closer. Just bad design, shame on you, Google!
It can focus closer (not as close as some phones), but it appears slightly bugged out.
The macro level achieved while it autofocuses during the launching of the camera application is slightly better sometimes than it is when you manually focus.
I've got myself a Samsung Galaxy S8+ (G955FD) about two weeks ago and this morning I had a camera blur issue.
Upon Googling I noticed that a lot of people out there have the same issue and a tap on the top (right corner) of the device fixes this.
(Supposedly switching to pro mode would fix it as well, but couldn't verify since the aforementioned solution fixed my issue, for now.)
What I also found out is that Samsung is shipping these phones with 2 different camera modules: Sony IMX333 or Samsung ISOCELL SLSI_S5K2L2_FIMC_IS (I'm focusing on the rear-facing camera, since that's where the issue is at).
According to a poll on this forum, most (+-63% as of now) people have the ISOCELL camera module.
What I'd like to research is whether there is a correlation between one of the modules and the camera blur issue.
So if you'd all be so kind to find out what sensor you've got (i.e. by downloading the AIDA64 app from the google play store and clicking on "Devices" in the app) and voting on this poll accordingly, it'd be much appreciated!
Update:
My previous Galaxy S8+ got stolen (24/02/18), bought a new one, the same seller, exact same model with the exact same camera module, and I haven't experienced the blur once. (knock on wood)
So, it would seem that some camera modules are just defect and need to be replaced. This is in accordance with what I've read from multiple users around the internet.
I was going to bring mine in for repair (to a Samsung experience center), but the phone got stolen before I could do so. If anyone does bring it in to get it fixed: let the other's know how that worked out for you!
Cheers
I personally have the exynos s8 with both Isocell cameras. I don't have any kind of blurr on the left upper corner, they are complete on the right upper corner in my pictures, basicly in any picture taken in automode.
But whats way worse is that damn focusblurr. If you try to make a picture from somethin smaller (some inches) from around 6-8 inches away you always get a top sharp center picture with completely blurred, undetailed sorroundings.
I own the S8 since 06/2017 and I tried a lot. Also it is not a defect, every s8 exynos is exactly the same (couldn't try a snapdragon so far). Came from the Honor 7 and this phone was able to perform way (way!) better in macro shots. And yes, it doesn't matter which mode your in with this issue.
Snap dragon, no blur nice pics
Hi guys,
I appreciate that this is a specific Mix 2 question but couldnt see a mix 2 section yet to post in.
I recieved my Mix 2 about a week ago and my first impressions are that its a great phone - it does everything I want....... apart from when it comes to the cameras.
Firstly, the quality is pretty bad and a large step back from the oppo find 7 I am switching from. Both front and rear facing cameras fail to properly focus and always seem to take photos like there is a dirty lens, a sort of soft look, most obvious when photographing text, which just isnt sharp at all.
Secondly, it appears that the second rear facing camera doesn't do anything - is it even real?!? I believe its there for the optical zoom option, but even when you zoom in with the camera app, you can still cover this camera and it has no effect on the photo, therefore it is not used.
Any ideas on how to improve the picture quality? I presume its going to be a case of waiting for Doogee or some developers to take this device on to update the firmware......
Thanks
joeyjoejoe206 said:
Hi guys,
I appreciate that this is a specific Mix 2 question but couldnt see a mix 2 section yet to post in.
I recieved my Mix 2 about a week ago and my first impressions are that its a great phone - it does everything I want....... apart from when it comes to the cameras.
Firstly, the quality is pretty bad and a large step back from the oppo find 7 I am switching from. Both front and rear facing cameras fail to properly focus and always seem to take photos like there is a dirty lens, a sort of soft look, most obvious when photographing text, which just isnt sharp at all.
Secondly, it appears that the second rear facing camera doesn't do anything - is it even real?!? I believe its there for the optical zoom option, but even when you zoom in with the camera app, you can still cover this camera and it has no effect on the photo, therefore it is not used.
Any ideas on how to improve the picture quality? I presume its going to be a case of waiting for Doogee or some developers to take this device on to update the firmware......
Thanks
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A new update of the firmware is being "cooked" to solve this problem.
I know that will be released soon.
AlexCode said:
A new update of the firmware is being "cooked" to solve this problem.
I know that will be released soon.
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It would be great... Camera performance is the main issue of the device. On the other hand, all the other features are quite well
Sorry to put this query here. Even i haven't got any place to right it down. I also have a same problem. Rear camera not working. Bought this phone specially for camera specifications. When will be the updates release to make the second rear camera work. Even 8 MP Nokia camera takes better picture than this 16 MP. And there are many bugs. Many apps crashes. And on YouTube I have seen many videos which shows many camera app showing 4k video recording option, but I think that was after update and I still haven't received it.i show that video 1 month back.
New update from company has improved the camera lil bit. But still not a usable one. And it keeps on hunting for focus in video.
From morning all Google apps are getting closed by itself. Please help to solve the issue in mix 2
no updates have improved the camera on this phone for me so far. Taking photos of static images is ok - maybe 6/10, if I use whatsapp to take a photo of anything it always appears very soft and a little blurred. If I try to take a photo of my cat.....no chance, the shutter is so slow, unless the object doesnt move at all you cant capture the image. I do like the phone and previously havent been bothered about camera specs, but that was when all my previous phones could take decent pictures. This might be the reason I get rid of this phone in a few months, it turns out a decent camera is a must for me - I was spoilt with my Oppo find 7, which had an incredible camera
joeyjoejoe206 said:
no updates have improved the camera on this phone for me so far. Taking photos of static images is ok - maybe 6/10, if I use whatsapp to take a photo of anything it always appears very soft and a little blurred. If I try to take a photo of my cat.....no chance, the shutter is so slow, unless the object doesnt move at all you cant capture the image. I do like the phone and previously havent been bothered about camera specs, but that was when all my previous phones could take decent pictures. This might be the reason I get rid of this phone in a few months, it turns out a decent camera is a must for me - I was spoilt with my Oppo find 7, which had an incredible camera
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+1 about camera perfrmance, i bought it to do a review and the camera is the worst thing in an otherwise decent phone. I did a comparison with the honor 7x, which has a much better camera at the same price.
Hdr+
Hallo guys, there isn't a procedure to flash Google camera hdr+ on this smartphone o mediatek CPU. I founded everything for Qualcomm but nothing to mediatek.
Ok, guys, since it's a very important topic, one of the pros of this device and what it is advertised for, I feel the need and obligation to speak about the front camera ridiculous noiseness, blurriness and inability to focus.
Alright, I won't even bother with the mighty rear cameras because there's enough fuss about them. What I noticed clearly is about the front. Dude, this camera configuration by the date is horrid. I say configuration because, thank god, it seems to be a software error.
In low light, the front camera is simply a wreck full of noise. And what is most is that I noticed that because I've came from the g7 plus, which had a great front camera, recording 4k. And even without using 4k on that one, I noticed the bad quality of the g8 plus HD one. I don't want to mention that bad adjusting to light conditions, too.
Now, after downloading Gcam and testing it, it seemed to get rid of substancial noise, but not too good.
I hope you guys noticed this too and we get reedeemed by a future update on this crap. It seems software problem
We need custom roms.