Super slow-mo extremely dark - hardware defect?

[hasasimo]

So I thought my S9 was completely fine on the hardware side. The camera performs well in just about every mode, but I finally tried Super Slow-Mo mode today and everything was extremely dark, even in well-lit rooms.

I came across a Reddit thread with others having the same issue. If it's a hardware defect, how come everything is bright in every other camera mode?

Is anyone else experiencing the same thing on their S9?

 

[VW Maverick]

Super Slo-Mo requires ALOT of light to make sure it comes out right.

Mav.

 

[hasasimo]

Super Slo-Mo requires ALOT of light to make sure it comes out right.

Mav.

Hmm ok. Is it normal for it to appear extremely dark even before I start recording any footage (within Super Slow-Mo mode)?

 

[gazuga6176]

Hmm ok. Is it normal for it to appear extremely dark even before I start recording any footage (within Super Slow-Mo mode)?

yes.

 

[L0n3N1nja]

You basically need good out door sunlight or studio lighting if you're indoors. What feels like a well lit room to us is still dark to most camera sensors.

 

[Rukbat]

Super-slo-mo means super-short-exposure, so you need a larger lens opening (which you can't do in a cellphone) or more light.

 

[hasasimo]

Alright, I guess it must not be a hardware problem then. Good to know. Thanks for the replies.

 

[CKwik240]

Alright, I guess it must not be a hardware problem then. Good to know. Thanks for the replies.

It's not a defect in the hardware. It's a limitation of the hardware. Mine actually worked fine when I tried it outdoors today.

 

[Fred98TJ]

A couple of points:

- the video is relatively low res, only 720p
- you need super good lighting. Think about it for a moment. At 960 FPS you have a crazy fast shutter speed. You’re going to need good lighting conditions to get anything decent

 

[Victor Hernandez Jr]

There's a flash option

 

[Fred98TJ]

There's a flash option

You’re going to need more than flash.