Pictures taken with the G1 inside

[Technickal]

I found these on another forum, Im going to post the link because they are way too huge
anyway, I wanted more, but its HTC so thats what I expected

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=616&d=1223488769

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=617&d=1223488769

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=618&d=1223488769
(http://www.kilen.us/images/g1-08.jpg)

[HavocG1]

Seeing the box makes me want mine more...

[jdwme]

what? no image stabilization for low light situations? Darn! :D

[MrGibbage]

Heh, well, let's be glad I didn't buy it for it's photographic capabilities. Oh well, I don't use the camera phones that often anyways. It's like, I'm glad it's there when I need it, but I could honestly do without it.

[happyandyv]

Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.

[New World]

Please don't hotlink pictures :)

Upload them to AC.

[New World]

Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.

What are you talking about? :confused:

[thelazzyone]

Oh Well..it isn't that big of a deal...

[crispyone]

Re: Pictures taken with the G1 inside
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Originally Posted by happyandyv http://androidcommunity.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f7/pictures-taken-with-the-g1-inside-1935/#post17487)
Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.


What are you talking about? :confused:

I also am wondering what you are talking about? The pictures didn't look bad. I have no gripes with them.

[walscobry]

Those are some pretty bad snaps, and it does matter. Anytime you pay for something it should work and work well.

[jdwme]

Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.


The pictures look bad because they are out of focus. Any camera in low light situations like this will have to slow the shutter speed down in order to actually get a decent exposure. I'm sure if he went outside on a nice day or was somewhere other than a bathroom (guessing by the tile), some place that had nice lighting they would look a lot better.

[mixpix405]

For a camera w/o a flash, and looking at pics taken in low light... I'm not disappointed with those pictures.

[New World]

The pictures look bad because they are out of focus. Any camera in low light situations like this will have to slow the shutter speed down in order to actually get a decent exposure. I'm sure if he went outside on a nice day or was somewhere other than a bathroom (guessing by the tile), some place that had nice lighting they would look a lot better.

Exactly! My 8 MP camera like most looks bad in low lighting conditions unless you have a tripod or mount.

[bizarro_stormy]

Heh, well, let's be glad I didn't buy it for it's photographic capabilities. Oh well, I don't use the camera phones that often anyways. It's like, I'm glad it's there when I need it, but I could honestly do without it.

agreed. I only use my camera as a phone if I happen to see something funny and no one is around to see it as well -- so I document it to get a laugh later with someone else.

If I want great pics, I'll use my camera. If I want a blurry/funny pic that gets the point across, I'll use my G1

[punkzanyj]

As a photographer, I'll tell you, the key to good photos is lighting. There is only so much you can do with low lighting. Especially if you're not using a tripod. Indoor pics come out like that on my 5mp and 8mp cameras if there's not enough good light. Flourescent lighting doesn't work well with a camera, unless your camera has a setting for that kind of condition. That's why back in the day you could take a picture with all the lights in the house on, everyone holding a flashlight and it would still come out too dark. Without adequate light, the shutter moves slower, and when it moves slower, tiny movements, even the beating of your heart can move the camera enough to cause blurring. Like most cameraphones, I don't think the G1 has a flash, which can help in low-light conditions.

I want someone to take pictures outside in the sun, then you'll see what this baby can do. Crappy cameras take crappy photos even in bright sunlight.

[Stewartwi]

It's all about the flash I'm using a Sony Ericsson K790a and it has a 3.2 MP camera on it and they look just like that without the flash on. So it looks good to me. I just wish it did have a flash but oh well I don't want it for the camera.

[punkzanyj]

It's all about the flash I'm using a Sony Ericsson K790a and it has a 3.2 MP camera on it and they look just like that without the flash on. So it looks good to me. I just wish it did have a flash but oh well I don't want it for the camera.

I'm guessing that a flash would drain the battery real quick and might take forever to charge up in between pictures.

[joeyv821]

I have the HTC 8925, with a 3MP camera, and it takes amazing pictures, the big thing is you have to hold the camera perfectly still, and your subject cant move either lol, but if the criteria is met, i belive the G1 will match the quality of this phone (also has auto-focus)

[New World]

If I want great pics, I'll use my camera. If I want a blurry/funny pic that gets the point across, I'll use my G1

Read the last few posts above :D

It'll take great pics in good lighting :cool:

[Technickal]

Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.

this guy is funny :D

[AndroidBeauty]

Well, let me just say this...All of the pictures I have in my Album I took with my 1mp camera phone, so its not what u take a pic of, its how you take the pic. I know that the 3mp is going to be better. Dont let these pics fool ya. My pics are proof with just a 1mp.

[PHAlosopher]

How did ya get ya G-1 so soon!?!?! lol I NEED MY G-1! lol

[Technickal]

How did ya get ya G-1 so soon!?!?! lol I NEED MY G-1! lol

reading is fundamental:)

[happyandyv]

I just was hoping for my first view of pics from it to be better.. Those look comparable to my Dash... which is a pretty sad little device...

Sorry for the rage against the camera before.. kinda having relationship issues all night last night... Now sorting through the pile of heads ive bitten off this morning.. NEED SLEEP!

[New World]

I just was hoping for my first view of pics from it to be better.. Those look comparable to my Dash... which is a pretty sad little device...

Sorry for the rage against the camera before.. kinda having relationship issues all night last night... Now sorting through the pile of heads ive bitten off this morning.. NEED SLEEP!

Get sleep then :p

After sleep you'll forget all about it. ;)

[Stewartwi]

I'm guessing that a flash would drain the battery real quick and might take forever to charge up in between pictures.

I pray that the G1 uses a battery like the one in my K790a or a better one. My phone seldom needs recharging and I talk and shoot pics and messages all the time. I have a 21 month old baby girl that I'm always taking pics of and whose always playing with my phone taking pics. The flash has that pre-orange lite that comes on when you ready a pic and it's pretty bright I've actually used it like a flash light for things and it doesn't seem to effect my battery.

I'm rambling now sorry I'm going to shut up now.

[Nytmair]

For low light, those look good to me!

After my iPhone that does NOT have auto focus, I can't wait for that. Also, can't wait to see photos in good light!

[marcomixtle]

Relax people, anybody can take a bad pic.

[AndroidBeauty]

LOL @ Technickal...lol

[Jorsher]

As others have said a few times, it's mostly due to the lighting. You can either have a more-focused, but dark picture, or a bright, less-focused picture.

I'm honestly very satisfied with how those pictures look under the conditions. Much better than the 2mp on my HTC Herald. Also, I bet firmware upgrades will improve quality in the future.

Definitely good for a camera phone.

[PtheProfessional]

I agree, these pics are not bad for a camera phone.

[jdwme]

Any idea what the camera settings will be like? The dash has different options for photos like white balance adjustment and a self timer which sometimes come in handy.

[Drummerpunk]

Yes I am excited to have a 3mp camera in my phone, and as long as it can take a decent photo then I am happy :)

[DreamcastDC]

Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.
Seem to work fine with the Shop Savvy Bar code app...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jmWSbqa6Lk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgkSZS6o050

[ynp7]

Still better at the same resolution than my standalone camera, and it's only a few years old.

[notxel21]

Pics do not look so bad for a camera phone!.

But how do I know that they were really taken with the G1? Hmmm.......!

[PtheProfessional]

Pics do not look so bad for a camera phone!.

But how do I know that they were really taken with the G1? Hmmm.......!

LOL! Good point...

[johnip]

For what it's worth, pic 1 & 3 seem to be mis-focused (part of the bathroom tile is sharp) rather than motion-blurred (shaky hands in low light).

[Wolfie]

what? no image stabilization for low light situations? Darn! :D

Let me guess, Canon DSLR user? :)

[MrGibbage]

good guess :)

Maybe that's why I'm so critical of the pictures. I think they are terrible. Grainy, out of focus, and poor white balance. But it's not what I bought the phone for, so I'm cool with it.

[jdwme]

Let me guess, Canon DSLR user? :)
lol yep, guess since I said IS instead of VR it gave it away huh? :p
I almost added that a 4mp 1d could outshoot whatever 10mp camera Maria Sharapova is advertising this week :D you know how us dslr users can be lol

[hoobashoot]

You do know that MP has only to do with the size of the picture not quality right? the only difference is that if you have a large MP Photo and shrink it down the resolution will be better. so if you took those pics and shrunk them a little they would look pretty good. great pics for a phone shot indoors with low light. I cant wait till 22nd.

[jdwme]

Oh I know that, if your comment was directed at me. That's why I know with a 4mp dslr I can get a better photo than a 10mp p&s camera. I've shot cameras ranging from 4mp up to 21mp but still enjoy film and would love it if we could have a g1 with a medium format film camera instead of the 3mp camera :eek:
So is there any info out there on the sensor for the camera on the g1?

[RussianSolja]

yeah i aint really buy the phone for its camera i bought it or the OS :) ANDROID OS!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOHOOO!!!

[stopcrazypp]

The person who posted the pictures said there was a shutter speed app that allows for control on aperture, so perhaps they can improve on the pictures. But if you have used any cell phone cameras this is basically the quality you will get. Some are better, but those tend to be the ones that advertise the camera prominently. Without a flash and in low light, pretty much the quality is expected not to be that good.

From what was seen in the demo the camera app in the G1 is very basic, there will probably be apps that will give you better options for the camera.

[jdwme]

The person who posted the pictures said there was a shutter speed app that allows for control on aperture,

what? Ok that is awesome! another reason I can't wait for the g1 to be able to play with that feature. The next two weeks needs to fly

[felixHcat]

those look good for cell phone pics IMO.

Don't know what you're expecting, but a tiny lens can only do so much...

[kanariya]

won't expect much out of a cellphone image sensor.
it gets the job done when you don't really care about image quality.

if image quality matters that much to you, you shouldn't be using a cellphone to take photos in the first place.

if the MP number means that much to you, I can help you blow them up to 25MP images for free.

[bluprintid]

i want to use the camera a ton n now im kinda discouraged. I think this is gonna make me wait to recieve a later batch

[dank414]

Severely disappointing - Why put a 3mp piece of crap on the phone? To sell more units? What good is it? Will that even really be able to support the barcode scanning pricing app?

I do use cell phone cameras, and I was really excited to be moving up to 3mp... Those pics scare me, hope they're flukes, with antiquated software somehow taken by a phone covered in pocket goo and geek slobber, so that the camera on this phone will at least be worth being there.

You can always opt for a korean brand like LG or Samsung. Last news I saw they had a 10.1 or 8.1mp attached. But then again u wont have the android experience.

[RussianSolja]

if your looking for a phone with a good camera try the new samsung soon to be released by t-mobile the camera is like 5MP i believe.

[jdwme]

or the motorola zine that's going to be released, 5mp kodak camera with flash. I heard that camera phone could replace most peoples p&s cameras

[kanariya]

10mp or 8mp don't mean anything if they are still using the same tiny crap image sensor.

[New World]

i want to use the camera a ton n now im kinda discouraged. I think this is gonna make me wait to recieve a later batch

You might have missed what was commented on in an early post, but the reason for the blurry picture is due to the fact that the lighting was bad.

With pretty much any camera of any kind, if the lighting is not good then the picture will also be no good unless using a tripod or mount to hold the camera completely still.

[jdwme]

10mp or 8mp don't mean anything if they are still using the same tiny crap image sensor.

But with some of the new camera phones they have a larger sensor then current camera phones. I don't think anyone expects them to shove a full frame sensor into a phone, but the new moto and even a new lg from what I've seen are good replacements for people who carry a point and shoot camera.

[bluprintid]

I just feel if the MP is gonna be better then the iphone then it should be better thats all n no i dont own a iphone but have seen pics they take and they are pretty dang clear

[bluprintid]

all in all im in love with the android though and maybe they should sell a triod n mount for it lol

[bluprintid]

maybe even add a timmer to take group pics that honestly would be kinda cool

[rawskilz]

these pictures came out alright contemplating the conditions they were taken in. idk what all the fuzz about lol

[crazythunder]

here's some pics i took with my tytn,2mp camera. these were taken outside today on a partly cloudy day. i think they look good for a camera phone. don't forget,they're compressed even more after uploading. the g1 has a 3mp cam and auto focus. i'm sure they'll look even better. i always considered camera phones to be a novelty. like for those funny moments or sudden double rainbows,etc. they are nice to have, but i never expected or do i expect a camera phone to equal a standalone digital cam. that's simply asking too much,for right now at least. who knows what they'll do in 5 years or so though.

[NetCom]

here's some pics i took with my tytn,2mp camera. these were taken outside today on a partly cloudy day. i think they look good for a camera phone. don't forget,they're compressed even more after uploading. the g1 has a 3mp cam and auto focus. i'm sure they'll look even better. i always considered camera phones to be a novelty. like for those funny moments or sudden double rainbows,etc. they are nice to have, but i never expected or do i expect a camera phone to equal a standalone digital cam. that's simply asking too much,for right now at least. who knows what they'll do in 5 years or so though.

Nice pics - I do not see anything wrong with them - and G1 should have better quality then what is shown above :) ...

[AndroidBeauty]

Android Rocks!

[therahul2000]

Hey Guys - Check out some pictures taken by the G1 phone from Crazy Bob. Althought he mentions that they were taken with a very steady hand...the results are quite amazing!!:eek::eek::eek: I cant wait! :cool:

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=694&d=1223662334
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=695&d=1223662334

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=697&d=1223662334

http://crazybob.org/2008/09/taken-with-my-gphone.html (http://crazybob.org/2008/09/taken-with-my-gphone.html)

[Jorsher]

They do look amazing. The color is pretty gosh-darn good for a camera phone.

It's way better than the 2mp digital camera I bought for $220 years back... Always good to see better technology getting cheaper :)

Good find!

Beat me to it New World :)

[Technickal]

ehh I dont know about that, something sounds fishy

I mean he got the phone early and thinks its a "G-Phone?"???

[Technickal]

I just looked at more pictures from the link, soem pics are black and white

so the G1 camera has a black/white feature?

[New World]

I just looked at more pictures from the link, soem pics are black and white

so the G1 camera has a black/white feature?

A lot of camera phones do. Well, at least some of my friends do.

[therahul2000]

Its starting to seem like he may have photoshopped them too..but overall, im liking the initial results..

Now if only my hand can be as steady as his while taking pictures..

I hope someone comes out with "steady shot" application using the built in accelerometer :rolleyes:

[jdwme]

My dash has black & white mode.
These do look nice but did he do anything extra to them to boost the colors? The blues look really nice in some of those and it almost looks like there was a contrast boost. Well 12 more days and i guess I can see for myself :cool:

[Mr. Moe]

Looks like low light and the operator didn't give the camera time to auto focus. MY SK-LX sometimes takes crappy pics if I snap them too fast, but if I give it time to focus and filter in/out light it takes awesome pics, so I am not worried. Plus incadescent (sp) or flourescent (Sp) light is tough to take pics in with the best of camera phones.

[pcaustin]

By following this link, I ended up on flickr which turns out to have quite a few pictures taken by the G1, and I must say, I think I'll be plenty happy with it.

[Oh.Diva]

I'm a camphone girl :) I take pictures with my Curve and it only has 2mp but produce nice photos. I hope the 3.1 (or is it 3.2?)mp on the G1 will take better quality pics.

[Oh.Diva]

wow! these are quite nice!!!


Hey Guys - Check out some pictures taken by the G1 phone from Crazy Bob. Althought he mentions that they were taken with a very steady hand...the results are quite amazing!!:eek::eek::eek: I cant wait! :cool:

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=694&d=1223662334
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=695&d=1223662334

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=697&d=1223662334

http://crazybob.org/2008/09/taken-with-my-gphone.html (http://crazybob.org/2008/09/taken-with-my-gphone.html)

[Hollywood 101]

The Mystery reviewer doesn't wanna show us anymore pics?:(

please give me something to look at......