Optical image stabilization

[joeynox]

I bought the 920 at launch in since the have taken a ton of pictures and never have really noticed any benefit. From the ois. During video its wonderful but does it even work for photos? My wives iphone4s takes amazing shots as a point and shoot camera with out ois. I've noticed myself taking multiple shots because of camera shake and blurring. Its not this phone itself, im currently on my 5th 920 due to a range of issues. It was the same on all of my 920's

 

[VisualD]

It depends on the shutter speed you're using, the phone may prioritize to keep ISO low but increase shutter speed and hope for the OIS to help. Also, for moving subjects OIS won't help, it's only the shutter speed then.

 

[VinceGio]

When your phone is on GDR2+Amber, and will get Nokia's camera app (Nokia Pro Cam, I'm using it as we speak), you'll be able to edit everything manually if you'd like.. And perhaps get better photos that you want!

 

[ttsoldier]

I bought the 920 at launch in since the have taken a ton of pictures and never have really noticed any benefit. From the ois. During video its wonderful but does it even work for photos? My wives iphone4s takes amazing shots as a point and shoot camera with out ois. I've noticed myself taking multiple shots because of camera shake and blurring. Its not this phone itself, im currently on my 5th 920 due to a range of issues. It was the same on all of my 920's

You need to post some of these pictures so we can better assist. Also, if you're using the hardware button it can cause the phone to shake. Focusing by touching the screen should give you steadier shots.

If it works while taking videos, it's not broken. It sounds more like a user error.

 

[crash1989]

I don't think Pro cam is coming with Amber update .. The Nokia PR2.0 Amber update full changelog appears - GSMArena.com news Correct me if I am wrong

Smart Cam will be available. Use ProShot to get the best out of your phone. Please visit this awesome thread http://forums.windowscentral.com/gu...so-you-want-take-better-pictures-[guide].html

 

[ttsoldier]

Also. It is highy unlikely that you will get five defective phones.

 

[ttsoldier]

I don't think Pro cam is coming with Amber update .. The Nokia PR2.0 Amber update full changelog appears - GSMArena.com news Correct me if I am wrong

Smart Cam will be available. Use ProShot to get the best out of your phone. Please visit this awesome thread http://forums.windowscentral.com/gu...so-you-want-take-better-pictures-[guide].html

It doesn't come with the update, but you will be able to install it on your 920 once you have GDR2

 

[crash1989]

oohh .. didn't know that. Thanks for clarifying

 

[joeynox]

Im not saying its broken because its is amazing for videos I just don't see any improvement for photography.

 

[ttsoldier]

Im not saying its broken because its is amazing for videos I just don't see any improvement for photography.

And I'm telling you it's more than likey something YOU are doing wrong.

 

[ajeesh yacob]

hey after doing amber gdr2 update, u said we can use pro cam..
Do we need to buy it from store?

 

[ttsoldier]

hey after doing amber gdr2 update, u said we can use pro cam..
Do we need to buy it from store?

No. it is free.

 

[kwambe5]

Im not saying its broken because its is amazing for videos I just don't see any improvement for photography.

shake the phone like you have epilepsy or Parkinson's. While you are doing that, half press the camera button and watch the magic of the OIS. The shakes are all but gone. Its beautiful!

 

[VegaNovus]

shake the phone like you have epilepsy or Parkinson's. While you are doing that, half press the camera button and watch the magic of the OIS. The shakes are all but gone. Its beautiful!

I have epilepsy.

I would be offended, but then I thought of me having a fit whilst taking a picture.

At least it wouldn't be blurry.

 

[greycounciller]

I agree with the OP.
Every picture I take has a sort of blur to them as in the pic below.
Doesn't matter strong light or low light.
Only time I seem to get good clear shots are with close ups.

 

[ttsoldier]

I agree with the OP.
Every picture I take has a sort of blur to them as in the pic below.
Doesn't matter strong light or low light.
Only time I seem to get good clear shots are with close ups.
View attachment 39371

Are you focusing with the hardware button or by touching the screen to focus?

 

[greycounciller]

That was a 'Touch - The - Screen' shot.
All shots turn out the same.
The blur on my cats head is typical in all my shots.

 

[ttsoldier]

Even when you hold the hardware button half way down to focus?

Have you tried to clean your lens?
Is the plastic still on your lens?
Have you tried factory resetting?

 

[greycounciller]

Even when you hold the hardware button half way down to focus? Yes

Have you tried to clean your lens? Yes
Is the plastic still on your lens? No
Have you tried factory resetting?Yes

I came from an N8 to the L920 and was struck by how poor the camera is.
Many tell of great pictures. I just hide now.

 

[ttsoldier]

I came from an N8 to the L920 and was struck by how poor the camera is.
Many tell of great pictures. I just hide now.

Youe device is clearly defective. Have you tried getting it returned?

Maybe GDR2 will fix it