Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera

[Don164]

I have recently managed to recently acquire a Nokia Lumia 1020. I bought it primarily because of the camera , it isn't my daily driver and was never intended to be although when it comes to cameras, it's quite tough to beat after being nearly 2 years old.

My problem is getting to know some of the Windows 8 OS and how it works with the camera. I couldn't manage to shoot a 38 megapixel photo as the default wasn't showing any options although I installed the Lumia camera and that has rectified that problem. I'm more interested in the large photos than the shrunken down form so:

1) Is it possible to take just the full size picture ?! (I don't really want to be dealing with a 5 megapixel photo)
2) When I view a photo back after I've taken it, am I viewing the 5 megapixel photo or the 38/ 36 ?!
3) Is their an easier way to transfer these large photos to my laptop quickly without having to go through the whole laptop connectivity procedure ?! I tried uploading to One Drive although just the small image gets uploaded not the 38 megapixel photo.

Thank You All

 

[hotphil]

1) I don't think so
​2) Not sure
​3) On my 1020 the "pro" size image gets backed up to OneDrive automatically. I'd re-check the settings to make sure you've got them set as you want.

 

[Don164]

1) I don't think so
​2) Not sure
​3) On my 1020 the "pro" size image gets backed up to OneDrive automatically. I'd re-check the settings to make sure you've got them set as you want.

On the Lumia I find it extremely frustrating navigating the phone but I refuse to leave the camera ! I can't seem to sync my photos. Another thing is, I'm trying to view these photos on my Note 3 and I doubt One Drive would be able to distinguish them both. I just want it syncing with the Lumia and have it on my note for Viewing purposes.

 

[rAj06]

Try Proshot app, it gives you an option to shoot in 34 MP alone. Its a paid app, you can give it a try and purchase if ur interested. Also, Camera360 Sight has this option.. You can check it out too.

 

[Zerveone]

To clarify:
1. It is not possible to take just the 34/38 MP picture. Phone always creates a "oversampled" 5mp version.
2. If you're browsing your photos with standard gallery from the phone, You browse the 5 mp ones. However there are some apps allowing you to browse the 34/38 mp version of the photo directly from the phone.
3. Since WP 8.1 setting "best quality" transfers 34/38 mp version of the photo onto OneDrive. You can find that setting in Settings (swipe left/right into apps) > Photos + Camera > Automatic transfer (onedrive) > best quality (requires wi-fi).

 

[Don164]

Your 3rd option has worked like a charm ! Sure it's an extra step or two I cant really complain as I get my photos wherever !

Quick question seeing as this tread is open, I'd like to ask, on the lockscreen (When the phone is off) the time appears, how can I take this off ?! I have the camera grip case as well and it's showing some kind wavy sign as well ?! What is this and how can I get rid of it.

Thanks all

 

[hotphil]

Wavy sign may be vibrate?
The always-on screen thing is Glance. Poke around the settings to turn Glance off (that'll help battery life too).