Photo quality

[kalinlondon]

1.
In the camera, go to Settings > Custom Modes > Add modes

Probably I was not very clear, which is completely my fault:
I just double checked to be sure, I have the PRO mode, where I can take photos (only photos) and I can adjust the ISO, WB, Shutters speed, etc., but when I want to shoot Video in the Video section of the camera app, I can shoot only in Auto mode, I don't have the PRO VIDEO mode, where I can adjust the same settings, but for video (WB, Shutters speed, WB).
That's why I was asking, do I need a third party app, like Filmic pro, or something esle, in order to be able to shoot Video with manual settings.

 

[kalinlondon]

Some samples and observations from me.
Oneplus 8 Pro
IN2020
10.5.6IN11AA (still no update to 10.5.8 - 15 May 2020)

I have this phone for a few days.
Before this phone I had Huawei P20 Pro and to be honest the photos from it were not much worse that this one.
The P20 Pro had really strong nice RAW - around 76MB and this one on the Oneplus 8 Pro is 22MB.

The camera is good, but I strongly believe there is more potential in the IMX689 sensor.
When I shoot RAW I have very strange odd White balance problem - when I try to edit in Lightroom and try to change it - there is a lot of pink/red tint.
If I must be honest - I had higher expectations for the RAW quality.
The center part has a good focus and details, but the edges suffer from softness and some lack of details (which is kind of normal for a phone sensor)
I really hope Oneplus will make it better with future updates, as the sensor is good, the auto-focus is good and Snapdragon is fast enough.
Testing the video - it is interesting and there is potential, will do more video test when I get the Filmic Pro, where I can manually set the WB/ISO and shutter.

Main camera – DNG RAW 12MP (edited in Lightroom)

Ultra Wide camera – JPG (edited in Lightroom)

Main camera – DNG RAW 12MP (edited in Lightroom)

Ultra Wide camera – JPG (edited in Lightroom)

Ultra Wide camera – JPG (edited in Lightroom)

Main camera – DNG RAW 12MP (edited in Lightroom)

I will keep testing and will update from time to time.

Regards,
K

 

[dlads]

@kalinlondon they're brilliant mate

Nice

 

[kalinlondon]

update

A small update:

Oneplus 8 Pro
IN2020
Ver. 10.5.6 (still no update, I hope it will come before Christmas)

I installed Gcam 7.3.018 by Urnyx05
I am not very familiar with it, so I didn't touch/change any config files.

A little observations from today about that version of Gcam:
- It produces 11MB DNG RAW files from the main camera (standard app produce 22MB RAW)
- The RAW files from the Gcam are with the proper WB/Tint - you can change it and IT IS NOT pink/red (the original camera app for Oneplus 8 Pro still delivers RAW files, where if you try to change the WB/Tint produce massive pink/red in the whole photo - not sure why, but this result form Gcam shows as I suspected that this is software problem that can be fixed).
- If I try to enable the ultra wide camera on Gcam - it crashes.
- It deliver only 12MPx photos (RAW and JPG)

And there a re very little difference between RAW/JPG at this very moment (well, no HDR on the RAW which is good)

You can see here on the example from today:

This is the JPG from the Gcam, 100%

This is the RAW from Gcam, again at 100%:

 

[issuuu]

Had a little mooch around St James park for exercise during lockdown.

+1

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Had a little mooch around St James park for exercise during lockdown.

Well, the indoor AWB is quite awful. I don't know whats wrong

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DoonEwtPBPvaE8jJ7

The one OK is from Huawei P30 Pro

:good:

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:good:

Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the OnePlus 8 Pro come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

 

[kopkiwi]

One thing I really miss from the iPhone 11 Pro Max is be able to manually change the shutter speed in low light. Such a simple but effective feature.

 

[kalinlondon]

People, post photos

Another small update from me.

Went for my daily exercise yesterday and today and took a few photos with my Oneplus 8 Pro around.

Main Wide camera
12MP RAW
Edited in Lightroom.
Again some funny thing with the WB, but actually if you take it all the way to the right and play with the colors, can be ok-ish...

I still think with a few updates we can get a little bit better details.

 

[kopkiwi]

Any body else having an issue in nightscape where the shutter speed doesn't change? Even on a tripod with longer exposure it still takes an instant snap

 

[Mtha86]

Got a replacement device , because of lens flare effects on my old device .. guess what? Same thing with new device when sun shines into the lens from a certain angle.... but people telling me i have a broken device at first were wrong...
It seems to be normal... cant understand how some people didnt notice this , and told me they dont have that effect.. i am sure i can reproduce it on every OP 8 Pro.

The phone can shoot great photos, and shadowing the cam with the hand makes the problem dissapear...

 

[kalinlondon]

Got a replacement device , because of lens flare effects on my old device .. guess what? Same thing with new device when sun shines into the lens from a certain angle.... but people telling me i have a broken device at first were wrong...
It seems to be normal... cant understand how some people didnt notice this , and told me they dont have that effect.. i am sure i can reproduce it on every OP 8 Pro.

The phone can shoot great photos, and shadowing the cam with the hand makes the problem dissapear...

I guess the flare effect is due to not the best lens coating + software processing which actually can be and I think it will be improved with future software updates).
I have it as well, but when I don't want it, just trying to shoot from another angle to avoid/minimize it.

To be honest I am happy so far with the results from the camera.
I had much bigger expectations as I am shooting mainly with Full frame camera, but I guess I want too much

 

[Mtha86]

I guess the flare effect is due to not the best lens coating + software processing which actually can be and I think it will be improved with future software updates).
I have it as well, but when I don't want it, just trying to shoot from another angle to avoid/minimize it.

To be honest I am happy so far with the results from the camera.
I had much bigger expectations as I am shooting mainly with Full frame camera, but I guess I want too much

Yes, contacted Oneplus as soon as i noticed it. They told me they give it to technical support, and maybe do an OTA..
Its surley a good cam, but not the best. At that price tag it should deliver more in my opinion.

Bought a Spiegen tough Armor case, it covers the lens well.. hoping it will be more in shadow, and not have this effect that often

 

[kalinlondon]

A few more.

All photos shot with Oneplus 8 Pro main wide camera.
12 MPx RAW mode
edited in Lightroom
Still has this strange WB thing, with lots of red/pink tint, but after you play with the colors can give some acceptable results.

 

[Mtha86]

119 in DXOmark. Its okay, but not outstanding. They even mention the lens flare problems i noticed.

 

[Ali Mirza]

119 in DXOmark. Its okay, but not outstanding. They even mention the lens flare problems i noticed.

Good to hear about the One Plus, will GCam unofficially increase the DXOmark by 5-10 points?

 

[BenDarevan]

Good to hear about the One Plus, will GCam unofficially increase the DXOmark by 5-10 points?

I've tried the Google Camera, and it's only good for selfies. Anything else is worse than stock Camera app.

 

[godlike100]

I've tried the Google Camera, and it's only good for selfies. Anything else is worse than stock Camera app.

Agree totally. And I reckon for portraits only better in half bad lightning. Not else. Dropped gcam for most parts since going from 7 pro to 8 pro. It's night and day difference between the phones.

 

[arsenal74]

Interesting. With the right GCAM and config file the OP7 improved a lot. So those using GCAM on the 7 Pro may not see a huge difference with the camera?

Maybe it is down to the new larger sensor, similar over on Samsung, usually by now the Snapdragon Galaxies have a really good gcam option but this year there does not seem to be one.

 

[themrmotivator]

Just spotted this via twitter:

https://www.xda-developers.com/onep...mod-port-urnyx05-telephoto-wide-angle-camera/

 

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[laurentg]

I am underwhelmed too. I took a few shots inside for my daughter's birthday and the quality is just not as good as S10+ or even iPhone X.

The flare is unacceptable. I was very upbeat when I got the device, but the camera has to be top notch and it is not.