Note 10/+ gripes

[Casey Cheung]

"Blurry pictures" is the result of motion from either the subject or the photographer holding the camera or a combination of the two. If the shutter speed is too slow to stop either the subject in motion or the photographer's inability to hold the camera sufficiently steady, then blurry pictures will occur. Switching to "Pro" mode on my S9 phone camera app allows me to manually change the shutter speed to a higher setting (eg: 1/125 sec, 1/250 sec, etc). A higher shutter speed will stop both subject motion as well as any motion from the photographer holding the camera. If the ambient light source is too low for the higher shutter speed chosen, then you must also choose a higher ISO to compensate (eg: 200, 400, 800+). To say that a camera/phone provides blurry pictures is vague and not particularly useful for diagnosing and solving the problem. It's better to understand that proper exposure for a given subject matter and obtaining the desired effect is a combination of 3 items: Aperture/f-stop, Shutter speed, ISO. Better still, also post an image of the blurry pic and include a screenshot of the EXIF information that will show all the exacting details of the camera settings. A photographer with knowledge of basic exposure principles will be able to avoid blurry pictures most of the time.

Disclosure: I usually photograph with high-end Nikon D-SLRs

 

[toenail_flicker]

Disclosure: I usually photograph with high-end Nikon D-SLRs

thank you. I wanted to say all of this, but you said it so much better than I would have. I really didn't understand all of the blurry photo comments. I also usually photograph with high-end Nikon D-SLRs.

 

[Casey Cheung]

thank you. I wanted to say all of this, but you said it so much better than I would have. I really didn't understand all of the blurry photo comments. I also usually photograph with high-end Nikon D-SLRs.

I shake my head whenever someone says my camera takes blurry pictures. No, the camera doesn't take blurry pictures. Improper exposure/camera settings due to operator input or lack thereof produces blurry pictures. That is the more accurate description.

For example, in my profile picture, I shot those squadron of Blue Angel jet fighters above my head. Those jets were roaring above my head when I quickly handheld and pointed my Nikon D-SLR equipped with a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens and firing off 11 frames a second at over 1/2000 of a second on Shutter Priority mode. Why Shutter Priority mode (versus say Aperture Priority, Program or Manual)? Because Shutter Priority mode allows me (the operator/user) to choose a high shutter speed to stop fast moving jet planes above my head. A shutter speed of 1/2000 sec or greater will stop both subject motion (the Blue Angel jets) and photographer motion (my handheld movement of camera). Since there was plenty of ambient outdoor light, I was easily able to bump up my ISO to say 400 or greater to allow for the 1/2000th sec or greater shutter speed and still achieve the "proper" exposure and my desired effect of stopping all motion.

 

[Casey Cheung]

I shake my head whenever someone says my camera takes blurry pictures. No, the camera doesn't take blurry pictures. Improper exposure/camera settings due to operator input or lack thereof produces blurry pictures. That is the more accurate description.

For example, in my profile picture, I shot those squadron of Blue Angel jet fighters above my head. Those jets were roaring above my head when I quickly handheld and pointed my Nikon D-SLR equipped with a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens and firing off 11 frames a second at over 1/2000 of a second on Shutter Priority mode. Why Shutter Priority mode (versus say Aperture Priority, Program or Manual)? Because Shutter Priority mode allows me (the operator/user) to choose a high shutter speed to stop fast moving jet planes above my head. A shutter speed of 1/2000 sec or greater will stop both subject motion (the Blue Angel jets) and photographer motion (my handheld movement of camera). Since there was plenty of ambient outdoor light, I was easily able to bump up my ISO to say 400 or greater to allow for the 1/2000th sec or greater shutter speed and still achieve the "proper" exposure and my desired effect of stopping all motion.

Here's a larger picture of the Blue Angels. Fast shutter speed stops all motion...

 

[Casey Cheung]

Here's a larger picture of the Blue Angels. Fast shutter speed stops all motion...

Another example of a pic requiring high shutter speeds...

 

[drewood31601]

I did find one in zedge, but it was so convenient with it being available and accessible without having to use a 3rd party app.

I do understand..I had the exact same issue

 

[anon(7901790)]

Having an issue with wake up alarms. I have my phone do an auto restart at 3AM every day. when alarm rings the tone of my phone ringer the first time. if I set an alarm after the first on goes off. The alarm then rings the tone I have selected for the alarm like it should. Wondering why the first time after a restart it rings my phone ringer tone? My note 8 didn't do that.

Jess

I'm having trouble understanding your problem.

Clarify if I am wrong.

You set your phone to restart everyday at 3AM. You have two alarms set. The first uses the default phone ring tone, and the second one uses a different tone (the one you chose).

The only thing I can think of is that the tone for the first alarm is not set as the same tone for your second alarm.

 

[toenail_flicker]

Nikon D-SLR equipped with a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens

it's a great lens, isn't it? I have it, and while my favorite is my
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[CKwik240]

I shake my head whenever someone says my camera takes blurry pictures. No, the camera doesn't take blurry pictures. Improper exposure/camera settings due to operator input or lack thereof produces blurry pictures. That is the more accurate description.

For example, in my profile picture, I shot those squadron of Blue Angel jet fighters above my head. Those jets were roaring above my head when I quickly handheld and pointed my Nikon D-SLR equipped with a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens and firing off 11 frames a second at over 1/2000 of a second on Shutter Priority mode. Why Shutter Priority mode (versus say Aperture Priority, Program or Manual)? Because Shutter Priority mode allows me (the operator/user) to choose a high shutter speed to stop fast moving jet planes above my head. A shutter speed of 1/2000 sec or greater will stop both subject motion (the Blue Angel jets) and photographer motion (my handheld movement of camera). Since there was plenty of ambient outdoor light, I was easily able to bump up my ISO to say 400 or greater to allow for the 1/2000th sec or greater shutter speed and still achieve the "proper" exposure and my desired effect of stopping all motion.

You know, most people just like to point and shoot. Few people are trained on the intricacies of photography settings. My cheap DSLR is used like a point and shoot. I manually changed a bunch of settings to get a really good photos of the Moon and it took me a lot of trial and error to get a handful of good shots. I couldn't even tell you what I did. I have some idea of the kinds of effects some settings do, but I'm half guessing at it. What most consumers want is a camera that takes great pictures in every situation on auto mode... On their phones. Phone manufacturers have got a pretty tough job, and if you think about it, they've also accomplished a lot despite the fact that their hardware isn't dedicated camera hardware.

 

[runfar262]

Here's my most recent gripe on day 6 my Note 10+ being activated. I would like to use dark mode. However, dark mode button is grayed out if one is using a "theme." I deleted the one theme I had downloaded from the Galaxy store. I downloaded 1 wallpaper from Samsung for my homescreen and one wallpaper from Zedge for my lock screen. Dark mode is still grayed out.

 

[sweetypie31]

Here's my most recent gripe on day 6 my Note 10+ being activated. I would like to use dark mode. However, dark mode button is grayed out if one is using a "theme." I deleted the one theme I had downloaded from the Galaxy store. I downloaded 1 wallpaper from Samsung for my homescreen and one wallpaper from Zedge for my lock screen. Dark mode is still grayed out.

After you went back to the stock theme you should have been able to use the dark mode. Using a wallpaper doesn't matter. Did you restart the phone after you put up the wallpapers ? That's the only thing I can think of for you to try.

 

[runfar262]

After you went back to the stock theme you should have been able to use the dark mode. Using a wallpaper doesn't matter. Did you restart the phone after you put up the wallpapers ? That's the only thing I can think of for you to try.

OMG! It worked!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[sweetypie31]

OMG! It worked!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

You're welcome. I'm glad it worked.

 

[Sdn2995]

I don't like that I have to press the side button in order to wake my phone up so the fingerprint sensor works. I want to just be able to pick it up, and have it open

You can double tap but you can also go into settings/ advance features/ motion and gestures and select lift to wake so when you pick it up it turns screen on. Also consider using face unlock too.

 

[freddyc]

I have two gripes: One, the fingerprint reader on my Note 9 was slightly faster, and two, I don't like not being able to turn off the battery percentage info at the bottom when it's charging. Other than that, I'm really happy with the phone.

 

[Williamspa1]

Those of you getting blurry pics with a moving subject are you using the Tracking auto-focus in the settings menu?

 

[Mrsfwh3]

I think any phone camera sucks for moving objects

I'm not an Apple fangirl, but my XS Max takes action shots well. I have a s10plus and swap back and forth between it and my XSMax. I'm not very happy with my pics from the s10plus, they seem overexposed and blurry.

 

[Tarah Sorber]

The power button being on the left side. I keeping hitting the volume button and I keep looking for the power button on the right side.

 

[james702283]

My only gripe so far is all the themes I had on my note 9 are not available yet for the 10 plus. Always have this issue after upgrading and it takes time for them to update though.

 

[lcs101]

I shake my head whenever someone says my camera takes blurry pictures. No, the camera doesn't take blurry pictures. Improper exposure/camera settings due to operator input or lack thereof produces blurry pictures. That is the more accurate description.

For example, in my profile picture, I shot those squadron of Blue Angel jet fighters above my head. Those jets were roaring above my head when I quickly handheld and pointed my Nikon D-SLR equipped with a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens and firing off 11 frames a second at over 1/2000 of a second on Shutter Priority mode. Why Shutter Priority mode (versus say Aperture Priority, Program or Manual)? Because Shutter Priority mode allows me (the operator/user) to choose a high shutter speed to stop fast moving jet planes above my head. A shutter speed of 1/2000 sec or greater will stop both subject motion (the Blue Angel jets) and photographer motion (my handheld movement of camera). Since there was plenty of ambient outdoor light, I was easily able to bump up my ISO to say 400 or greater to allow for the 1/2000th sec or greater shutter speed and still achieve the "proper" exposure and my desired effect of stopping all motion.

The more relevant point is that some phones appear to do a better job with motion than others--particularly for indoor shots. So while it is only anecdotal evidence, I have seen a number of people suggest that shots of their kids/dogs indoors are less likely to be blurry using the Pixel over the Note or S. As alluded to by CKwik240, most when it comes to those kind of shots, people want to be able to just take their phones out and start shooting.