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Photo quality

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the OnePlus 2 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!

Coming from the Samsung Galaxy S Duos, the camera of Oneplus Two has amazed me a lot. I compared it with Samsung Galaxy S5 & S6 and it stood out very well to S6,while it totally outclassed the S5.(This comparison was done at night) . The Oneplus Two captures real life colors and the details are awesome. The trees shots are sometimes kind of very green and like oil painting but it's great. Video may be improved a lot. OIS & LAF works very well. Overall, an outstanding camera but could be improved a lot better with software tweaks. Thanks.

I have both OnePlus one and OnePlus 2 . Both cameras have the same megapixels. From my observation, OnePlus 2 is a lot better. Not much grain in low light, more texture, and more saturation.

I think that opt stock camera adds too much sharpness to the pictures. Take a picture of something with straight lines and zoom in on the picture. The lines are over-sharp but that's just my opinion. If you don't zoom the pictures look great.

No need for so much sharpness, very small jpg file.

photos in outdoor are just amazing , like @Kirahvi mentions there was quite a bit of sharpness back then , now i think that has been dealth with .

Hdr mode completely sucks, once it works another time it don't. BUT, after turning on raw and taking photos in normal mode or manual it is just.. amazing. First time when I took selfie with main camera my jaw dropped when I saw all the details of the skin, it looks like taking glimpse through magnifying glass. First camera app that I can set iso 100 and it will handle shutter speed itself which is awesome. Camera itself gave me though that money was very well spent on that phone and decision of selling my camera and Nexus 5 in exchange was a great deal, it has even more that those two had to offer.

I think that my photos can speak for themselves
https://goo.gl/photos/fyDqt3g5Z5xpukhj9

XDA_RealLifeReview said:
Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the OnePlus 2 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!
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Photo quality dropped significantly after flashing CM13 on my opt.

mayur kenkre said:
Photo quality dropped significantly after flashing CM13 on my opt.
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Install stock OnePlus camera

Trollu24-7 said:
Install stock OnePlus camera
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Pls post the link

Here is the link
mayur kenkre said:
Pls post the link
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/themes-apps/oos-3-0-beta-camera-cm-13-t3350060

M3ntoR said:
I think that my photos can speak for themselves
https://goo.gl/photos/fyDqt3g5Z5xpukhj9
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Using stock rom?

ketansharmar said:
Using stock rom?
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Yes open beta 9
Wysłane z mojego ONEPLUS A3003 przy użyciu Tapatalka

The best results in therms of photography can be achieved by installing OOs camera libraries. You can find it at XDA forums.

toasttOn said:
The best results in therms of photography can be achieved by installing OOs camera libraries. You can find it at XDA forums.
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Pls post the link

I downloaded it from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/themes-apps/oos-3-0-beta-camera-cm-13-t3350060
Sent from my OnePlus 2 using Tapatalk

With mine i experiencing photo smearing while using HDR \ HQ mode.
lot of quality loss... mine is the A2001.
Is there any differences between the A2001 -3-5 in terms of camera quality?

GUARDIANBD said:
With mine i experiencing photo smearing while using HDR \ HQ mode.
lot of quality loss... mine is the A2001.
Is there any differences between the A2001 -3-5 in terms of camera quality?
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I don't think there's a difference when it comes to versions.

In fact this device camera is just ****ty because of Oneplus Software.
Theorically it just should be fine, but since OOS 3.x they just destroyed quality...
And it's just stupid to have manual control with stock camera...
Edit : My old Mi4 was a bit better.
Something weird with this device is that there are some artifacts on long exposure shots with specific ISO.
Just check this picture :
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/929229IMG20170409005217.jpg
And hum still don't mention, OIS has to be disabled (by build.prop edition, as there is not setting to do so...) in oder to do long exposure shots. If you don't do so you get blurry pictures as OIS tried to compensate accelerometer background noise...

Photo quality

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Xiaomi Mi 5s 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!

Low light: below average.
Daylight: Auto WB not accurate, yellowish tint. In direct sunlight photos, or part of them are overexposed.

check it now with hdr+, amazing camera!

With Google Camera the pics turn out awesome, even friends with iPhones 7, 8, X and Galaxys are impressed with the quality and portrait mode with a single camera. Here in Brazil people don't know much or even anything about the Pixels.
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Those photos look great! Which version of GCam are you using and with what settings?

Ivan_a_new_one said:
Those photos look great! Which version of GCam are you using and with what settings?
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MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2e and the settings I'll have to tell you later.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/

Hi so what setings do tuo use ?

Hi RisingNoob,
excellent photos.
The above mentioned Gcam app doesn't start (it crash on start) on my Mi 5s (running latest MIUI Oreo ROM). For now I use an older Mi 5s dedicated BSG Gcam app.
Maybe you have an advice.
Thanks.

I discovered an issue with the version a recomended few posts ago, was trying to take shots in dark evironments when the app started crashing in a random way. I was able to take some shots before and after each crashing, then I went out and seached for other version.
Now I'm using the version from this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5s/themes/mgc-6-1-021-arnova-xcam-mi9v8-perfect-t3917166
And so far so good: no crashing, good quality, lots of customizations. Plus the post has a config file ready to apply.

in its time this phone took the best pictures. I miss it

Low light

At the club, at the bar, or just in your mom's basement, nighttime is when you come out to play. Rate this thread to express how the OnePlus 5's camera performs when no or low light is present. A higher rating indicates that the camera sensor "sees" lots of light in dim conditions, and that the resulting photos have minimal noise. A higher rating also indicates that when the flash fires, the resulting photo is evenly-lit without any bright spots.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Probably requires a little work on the SW, as I've noticed it takes great pictures at times, and then bad pictures in the same conditions at times. Misses one star for low light pictures.

I deduct 3 star for low light, EIS doesn't work in still image & there is no OIS in OP5 (OP5 downgraded from op3 in stabilization) so, in pro mode it's impossible to use 30s long shot without tripod or stands(who the hell like to use tripod in smartphone).
And the normal shots has lots of visible noises compared to advertised, portrait mode doesn't work in low light with flash, (missing on background lights bokeh), telephoto lens which is only 1.5x optical doesn't work in low light.
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It's great to my untrained eyes. XD

bullooka said:
I deduct 3 star for low light, EIS doesn't work in still image & there is no OIS in OP5 (OP5 downgraded from op3 in stabilization) so, in pro mode it's impossible to use 30s long shot without tripod or stands(who the hell like to use tripod in smartphone).
And the normal shots has lots of visible noises compared to advertised, portrait mode doesn't work in low light with flash, (missing on background lights bokeh), telephoto lens which is only 1.5x optical doesn't work in low light.
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What lol, who would use 30sec shutter time without tripod?

TheGripper said:
What lol, who would use 30sec shutter time without tripod?
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Isn't that possible with Stabilization?

bullooka said:
Isn't that possible with Stabilization?
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No the photo would come out terrible. Tripod is a must on any phone with a long shutter time.

TheGripper said:
No the photo would come out terrible. Tripod is a must on any phone with a long shutter time.
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Now I ordered a tripod from Amazon, and a separate smartphone holder. I already got a Bluetooth remote that can be used as remote shutter.
If you are experienced photographer or using OP5. can you tell me what setup would be the best to take photos of half moon with lots of patterned light clouds, I tried to take photo of that and the Moon is all blured out to a round bright circle, I tried on different iso and shutter speed, with focus on that landscape sign ...

I'm very impressed with the low light quality of this camera.
http://i.imgur.com/b2OQGcZ.jpg
It even got the stars from the night sky.
I putted an auto picture for comparison.
Also Consider the loss of quality from the collage app.
If you are interested in the originals or the shutter speed/ISO settings, just tell me.

how is low light photos after 4.5.8 update ? is it still blurry ?

gonsa said:
I'm very impressed with the low light quality of this camera.
http://i.imgur.com/b2OQGcZ.jpg
It even got the stars from the night sky.
I putted an auto picture for comparison.
Also Consider the loss of quality from the collage app.
If you are interested in the originals or the shutter speed/ISO settings, just tell me.
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Do you have other low light shots? Can I use them in a video review please?

ermacwins said:
Do you have other low light shots? Can I use them in a video review please?
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Yes, I provide here the link for the photos.
These are a set of night pictures, all taken in the same place with a tripod and different settings. This was my first test with a lot of different manual settings.
In every picture taken there's the apperture, the shutter time and the ISO in the details.
You can see for yourself which settings took the best pictures.
Remember this was complete night time with just a few street lights.
The download is pretty big, 427MB but they are the originals with the respective RAW files.
https://mega.nz/#!eMVnBZqC!tWWE7MB-oyWyjjCpLmqtnobW0TC3PMsM81AoqIeBsw0

gonsa said:
I'm very impressed with the low light quality of this camera.
http://i.imgur.com/b2OQGcZ.jpg
It even got the stars from the night sky.
I putted an auto picture for comparison.
Also Consider the loss of quality from the collage app.
If you are interested in the originals or the shutter speed/ISO settings, just tell me.
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How you do that? That's Amazing result

gonsa said:
Yes, I provide here the link for the photos.
These are a set of night pictures, all taken in the same place with a tripod and different settings. This was my first test with a lot of different manual settings.
In every picture taken there's the apperture, the shutter time and the ISO in the details.
You can see for yourself which settings took the best pictures.
Remember this was complete night time with just a few street lights.
The download is pretty big, 427MB but they are the originals with the respective RAW files.
https://mega.nz/#!eMVnBZqC!tWWE7MB-oyWyjjCpLmqtnobW0TC3PMsM81AoqIeBsw0
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Thanks, do you have any low light videos?

How did you manage to take that shot from so dark to do bright? Settings please

Google hacked hdr+ camera makes this camera see in the dark.

zathus said:
Google hacked hdr+ camera makes this camera see in the dark.
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can you shot some low light photos with that hacked app ?

jauhari said:
How you do that? That's Amazing result
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nsdhillon10 said:
How did you manage to take that shot from so dark to do bright? Settings please
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EXIF: F/1.7 4mm 10 seconds shutter speed, ISO 500, White Balance 2300K.

zathus said:
Google hacked hdr+ camera makes this camera see in the dark.
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Did you use it? Did you notice some grid from small circles when you crop a picture?

First one was done with stock camera, second one with Gcam HDR+

Selfie quality

You're beautiful and everyone knows it. That's why you take selfies. Rate this thread to express how the front-facing camera of the Google Pixel 2 XL performs. A higher rating indicates that the front camera produces fantastic results consistently.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

I'm trying to figure out how to enable portrait mode on the front facing camera. Soon as I select portrait mode it switches to the camera in the back and there's no way to switch it. Anyone know how?
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You're beautiful and everyone knows it. That's why you take selfies. Rate this thread to express how the front-facing camera of the Google Pixel 2 XL performs. A higher rating indicates that the front camera produces fantastic results consistently.
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ludeboy said:
I'm trying to figure out how to enable portrait mode on the front facing camera. Soon as I select portrait mode it switches to the camera in the back and there's no way to switch it. Anyone know how?
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Yeah same here..dunno how to do the selfie portrait.

I think it automatically does it. When I played with it at Verizon I took a selfie & it was in portrait style. Try that & see. Hope this helps

I think an update came through, because I had a similar problem but now it's working. Try again after checking the Play Store for an update and/or rebooting?

Yes, camera definitely needs to be updated in the Store for this.

Yeah mine is working now too. Guess something updated overnight.

What's a "Selfie?"

Update helped. Thanks for the heads up, guys! God the cameras are ridiculously fantastic!

Sometimes the selfie cam causes the screen to flash white and it's very laggy taking a picture. What's up with this. Is this supposed to be a flash or something?

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Sometimes the selfie cam causes the screen to flash white and it's very laggy taking a picture. What's up with this. Is this supposed to be a flash or something?
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Yeah check the right most option if you have flash set to auto/on.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Photo quality

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Xiaomi Mi 9 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!

Took a photo in Pro mode with telephoto zoom and it turned out well! It isn't even 48mp here
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love the chester pictures- any chance of posting more pictures. i think i have found my next phone.
QUOTE Took a photo in Pro mode with telephoto zoom and it turned out well! It isn't even 48mp here

Nice, France

Good light conditions.

cd993 said:
Nice, France
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It looks pretty noisy. I assume it is already scaled down?
What were the settings?

Govert said:
It looks pretty noisy. I assume it is already scaled down?
What were the settings?
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Yeah a bit of noise on that one. Just default settings/auto, with HDR I think on that one. Gcam port should really unlock the potential of this hardware.
I am really liking the cam so far though...

cd993 said:
Yeah a bit of noise on that one. Just default settings/auto, with HDR I think on that one. Gcam port should really unlock the potential of this hardware.
I am really liking the cam so far though...
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Can you post the original size file ?
Curious to see it, as the people on the bench (lower left) look soft on the focus ....

I made a comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ecGsAyjPUKVQ7adX9
I'll gradually add more photos.
See the watermark to differentiate the phones.
Images without watermark were captured with the Google Pixel Port (in the dark with Nightsight)
Images were captured via point and shoot, both "AI" Features are enabled. Google Pixel with HDR+

Mate 20 superior in dark but that's no surprise. Solid cam on Mi9 nevertheless.

Im not very satisfied with the camera quality. It seems like that the mi9 is doing worse compared to what I was used from my Galaxy S7 or even with my Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s. Here a few pictures from yesterday. At some point the software seems to do to much magic and kills the quality. Plus, the software seems to be unstable and the camera crashed two times while taking pictures and was not able to connect again to the camera -> reboot / kill camera app and start it again.
All done with HDR Auto and AI on.
https://i.postimg.cc/k4WnVH3p/IMG-20190309-100054.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/9XtmCsB4/IMG-20190309-101147.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/Z5gZwmJQ/IMG-20190309-101815.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/c4xsHTDF/IMG-20190309-102122.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/RZq41hxf/IMG-20190309-104657.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/MGQw4LTp/IMG-20190309-112255.jpg
Same images as above but for what ever reason the preview does not work

WOW ! zooming into the originals and they look CRAP ! over use of oil painting effect....
I hear you - Im looking to upgrade from a S7 and picture quality is high on my list... that is not acceptable !
Are you using AI mode or other filtering options?

TLJester said:
WOW ! zooming into the originals and they look CRAP ! over use of oil painting effect....
I hear you - Im looking to upgrade from a S7 and picture quality is high on my list... that is not acceptable !
Are you using AI mode or other filtering options?
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HDR was set to "Auto" and AI was "On". No (other) filtering was used and yes, this oil painting wheen zooming in is insane. I really hope that this is just a bug and Xiomi will fix it soon, since even the Mi Mix 2s have not had that bad image quality.

feydakin said:
HDR was set to "Auto" and AI was "On". No (other) filtering was used and yes, this oil painting wheen zooming in is insane. I really hope that this is just a bug and Xiomi will fix it soon, since even the Mi Mix 2s have not had that bad image quality.
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Try turning AI off - i hear that messes up the end result worse then making it better
But agree - shouldn't need to turn off a feature that other manufactures dont have issues with ...

could someone install gcam and take some images on the mi9 with that?

TLJester said:
WOW ! zooming into the originals and they look CRAP ! over use of oil painting effect....
I hear you - Im looking to upgrade from a S7 and picture quality is high on my list... that is not acceptable !
Are you using AI mode or other filtering options?
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I have minimized this problem by changing the sharpless form the settings
Inviato dal mio MI 9 utilizzando Tapatalk

Rommco05 said:
auto / AI
https://drive.google.com/open?id=15XlkkmAXQRhsUyumqxdNDBEju3XZBj0r
HDR+ enhanced
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YsseU8LYKM2F7Z_9_XcF7W-o3Yq0g4Hy
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Great shots!

Is there any possibility to shoot RAW (DNG) photos from stock camera apk? Can anybody post RAW photo from every MI9 sensor? (especialy from 48mp)

why mi9 uses very high iso in low light?
for example when other phones settings is about 1/17sec and iso 2000, mi9 setting is about 1/14 and iso +7000 !
even redmi note 7 iso is much lower.

alireza_asol said:
why mi9 uses very high iso in low light?
for example when other phones settings is about 1/17sec and iso 2000, mi9 setting is about 1/14 and iso +7000 !
even redmi note 7 iso is much lower.
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Interesting I thought that Mi9 is increasing iso to achive lower exposure time beacuse of lack of OIS, but dunno why other phones has the same time and lower iso while having the same aperture (about f/1.7) maybe Mi9's f/1.75 is fake?
Did you compare same light conditions photos?
PS Could someone post RAW from Mi9?