Front facing camera

[mhettrich]

Just got the phone and I noticed that the front facing camera seems very choppy when moving the phone. Is this common? I knew going into it that the cameras weren't great, but just want to see if maybe there is something wrong.

 

[benhaube]

Just got the phone and I noticed that the front facing camera seems very choppy when moving the phone. Is this common? I knew going into it that the cameras weren't great, but just want to see if maybe there is something wrong.

Yes it's most likely a software issue. My front camera is very choppy while focusing or adjusting exposure. The videos taken with it don't come out choppy, so it seems isolated to the preview.

 

[Photo_Drew]

This is normal. It doesn't effect image quality at all.

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[mhettrich]

Thanks guys, just wanted to make sure. Paid a lot of money for it, and want to make sure it's working as intended haha. Love it so far!

 

[Sean1624]

Its just lighting. If you try it in normal conditions, like a well lit room or a sunny day, it'll be wayyyy more smooth. That's how mine is at least!

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[bjbaker]

Yeah pretty disappointed with the front camera on the new moto x.. the first moto x wasn't like that.

However as others said.. while in good lighting conditions or out door.. it's really smooth.. And the pictures still come out good, despite the extreme choppiness.

There are a TON of things to LOVE about both Moto X's... But I'm starting to long for an outstanding camera like the G3 or Z3, and really good battery life 3000+ Mah batteries. This Moto X has decent battery life.. but having the Moto 360 and the Micro Battery Pack connected to it all day via blue tooth.. I'm lucky to get 2 hours on screen time and 10 hours of battery.. Bad bad bad!! without those.. I get 3.5 hours of on screen time and 12-15 hours of battery.

Oh and I used the Moto Stream in my car (since I don't have blue tooth in my car stero)... As you can see I love me some Moto Products.. but the phone still leaves some to be desired.

 

[Infinitez_72]

I just got my phone today and I'm noticing the same problem. Is there a fix?