I would love to post pictures but can't post links yet, since I'm new here.
I just want to say that I have experience with DSLR cameras, and I'm fairly critical.
First off the camera software that comes with the phone blows. No touch focus and no ability to change the size (resolution) of pictures. So each one you shoot will be 5-6MB.
After trying a bunch of other apps, I find Google Camera does everything I need for shooting pics. Including being able to change resolution for the back AND front camera. As well as the ability to touch focus.
I find HDR mode helps with low light (if you wish to limit post processing) and low light focusing has been just fine even with macro, and the depth to field has been great.
Overall, for all this phone has to offer, including the price, the camera really has nothing to complain about once you install better software. It should surprise you with what it's capable of.
Just wanted to mention that I got the phone with 5.1 and am currently using 6.
I haven't noticed much difference between the two. I found 5.1 to be quite capable, but I find the battery to drain faster during use with 6. Or I'm just using the phone much more now.....??
Edit: I find the onboard camera to be very good for close-up macro shots, and the Google Camera to be very inconsistent.
I'm currently looking for another app which meets all my needs.
I just want to say that I have experience with DSLR cameras, and I'm fairly critical.
First off the camera software that comes with the phone blows. No touch focus and no ability to change the size (resolution) of pictures. So each one you shoot will be 5-6MB.
After trying a bunch of other apps, I find Google Camera does everything I need for shooting pics. Including being able to change resolution for the back AND front camera. As well as the ability to touch focus.
I find HDR mode helps with low light (if you wish to limit post processing) and low light focusing has been just fine even with macro, and the depth to field has been great.
Overall, for all this phone has to offer, including the price, the camera really has nothing to complain about once you install better software. It should surprise you with what it's capable of.
Just wanted to mention that I got the phone with 5.1 and am currently using 6.
I haven't noticed much difference between the two. I found 5.1 to be quite capable, but I find the battery to drain faster during use with 6. Or I'm just using the phone much more now.....??
Edit: I find the onboard camera to be very good for close-up macro shots, and the Google Camera to be very inconsistent.
I'm currently looking for another app which meets all my needs.
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