Camera Struggles To Focus

[garymontague]

Hi all,

I've just been taking photos and realised that the camera seems to struggle with focusing.

It seemed to want to focus on the further away objects rather than the closer ones that I used touch focus on.

Even on close ups it struggled to focus and the object remained blurry. It even struggled to focus on my hands.

Admittedly the light was low indoor light. Maybe I am expecting too much after reading the reviews of the camera in the edge and note 4.

I guess I'll try again during better lighting to sees what happens.

Does anybody else's do anything similar before I think about returning it.

Thanks for all replies.

 

[Rukbat]

It focuses by contrast. If there is none, it can't focus. The contrast goes down fast as the light level goes down.

Stand outside on a sunny day with a tree about 30 feet away and a person about 6-10 feet away. See if it focuses on the person. If it does, it's working. The edge case (how dim a light will it work in) differs by device (within the same model) and isn't usually checked.

Also, changing the app you use might change something. Try Camera FV-5 Lite. For a free app, it's pretty good - better than the native Android Camera app.

 

[spidermonkey267]

Mine also has trouble focusing. I decided to try the Google Camera app which seems like a better app. I do have one question, however. How would I get the actual button used to take the picture to display on the edge screen rather than the bottom of the screen in the Google Camera app? The camera button is on the side for the default app but not the downloaded Google Camera app.

 

[ilordvader]

Hello
I have a issue with the Camera, it worked well few days

but now its Blury
then i have to Reset the setting then close the camera
then open again, some times repeat this few times
And then i can see clearly and click a pic

Anyone else has this issue or any recommendations
why this is happening ?
Should i Hard reset my Phone ?
and try again

anyone .....

 

[ilordvader]

It focuses by contrast. If there is none, it can't focus. The contrast goes down fast as the light level goes down.

Stand outside on a sunny day with a tree about 30 feet away and a person about 6-10 feet away. See if it focuses on the person. If it does, it's working. The edge case (how dim a light will it work in) differs by device (within the same model) and isn't usually checked.

Also, changing the app you use might change something. Try Camera FV-5 Lite. For a free app, it's pretty good - better than the native Android Camera app.

Camera FV-5 Lite.does work better
any setting suggetions

is it worth buying the paid App ?
or suggest another Better one worth buying ?

I had never had to Download a camera App
1st time having a camera issue on Samsung phone

Thanks

 

[ilordvader]

Hello guys


Haalcyon helped me out so i want to share with all

Post #8
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa.../482087-after-week-note-edge.html#post4202858

Try this, it can't hurt.

Go to Settings~~> Application Mangler ~~> slide over to All ~~> Camera and click the clear cache button.

See if that offers any relief.

 

[Cyco9]

I've been having this same issue and it kills me when I'm at work trying to use my camera and I have to hear someone say "should've bought an iPhone". I appreciate you guys troubleshooting some solutions.

I think Vader may have it with recommending to clear the cache. I'm hoping that fixes it.

 

[ilordvader]

I've been having this same issue and it kills me when I'm at work trying to use my camera and I have to hear someone say "should've bought an iPhone". I appreciate you guys troubleshooting some solutions.

I think Vader may have it with recommending to clear the cache. I'm hoping that fixes it.

Nope im back to Sq one
same issue still

 

[H3aTeRzz]

Make sure that the film that's its packaged with, has been removed from the camera lense. With that said, I had to send my Note 4 back for another one due to the camera not wanting to focus immediately on opening. Got a new one and problems resolved.

 

[ilordvader]

I sold mine cos did not have Warranty

& got a New One with Warranty

BACK TO Sq One
Same Issue again, just my luck I guess will be taking it to Customer Service

 

[ilordvader]

There was a Transperent Screen protector with a hole in it
I took that off & now the camera works much better

1 silly thing was a Big mess up

 

[Cyco9]

It looks like this is an issue for the Note 4 as well. They also have a much larger community so following this on their forums may help trouble shoot a solution:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4/452750-note-4-camera-focus-problem.html

 

[Stigasteve23]

Luckily mine has been good. No problems here

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