New review up from PhoneArena - HTC EVO 3D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQwXsgdFNrI
This is one of the better ones I've seen, not just because it's generally favorable, but because the dude seems to know what's important in a modern device and what phone freaks like us want to know about them.
Sorry if this is a repost, but the vid was only uploaded a couple of hours ago and a quick search of the forum did not turn it up.

You probably should of included the link to the actual article, which seems to be 4 pages long
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-3D-Review_id2768
gonna go read it now
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wow those 2d pics are the worse of all the 2d pics i've seen from this phone yet

vinterchaos said:
You probably should of included the link to the actual article, which seems to be 4 pages long
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-3D-Review_id2768
gonna go read it now
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You're right, of course. Sorry for the oversight.

Looks like a solid review..still some concern about the camera tho. It seems a mixed bag when it comes to video record. Some people say its excellent some say mushy. Same thing with call quality..anyways Friday can't get here soon enough

I've got my preorder and am pumped to get this phone! Even if the 3d isn't perfect, I really don't care. The phone looks sweet. Plus, I'm still using a Hero so I am ready to get rid of it. So slow and laggy. Can't wait! Nice review!

So, we're capped at 60fps on this? I would bet that the score would be higher if it weren't capped at 60.
Or is the benchmark itself capped (Quadrant)? I see the SGS2 also capping at 60 during the tests.
Or, is this a limit of the display itself?

One of the review screenshots clearly shows HD 1280x720 video capability.

Atleast there's 1080p playback. I'm sure there will be a fix from HTC since the hardware is capable of it. If not, the devs will do their magic

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One of the review screenshots clearly shows HD 1280x720 video capability.
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Yes but that 720 p ..our evos can do that now. albeit not very well..I don't really care as long as it does it well..1080p on a phone isn't much of a difference on a phone screen

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One of the review screenshots clearly shows HD 1280x720 video capability.
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I didn't think there was an issue with the 720p recording, it is the fact that it cannot do 1080p (1920x1080) 2D recording.

x0lliex said:
I didn't think there was an issue with the 720p recording, it is the fact that it cannot do 1080p (1920x1080) 2D recording.
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With the videos not looking as good as i had hoped for at 720....1080 isnt needed. Praying for some type of "less compression" for faster memory cards or something.

By far, THE BEST review I've seen for this phone.
This is not due to ANY kind of opinion from the reviewer, but simply due to the attention to detail given to the review. Even if the reviewer HATED this phone, it'd still be the best and most detailed I've seen yet. Looking forward to checking out this site more often.

Why is this the first and only review or place that I've seen this mentioned
PhoneScoop Review said:
Lastly, using an optional MHL adapter that’s plugged into the handset’s microUSB port, we’re able to watch 1080p videos stored on the handset directly on a high-definition television set. Not only that, but you can get a mirrored experience as well, which brings the handset’s entire platform experience onto the big screen.
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I am so excited for that feature.

donatom3 said:
Why is this the first and only review or place that I've seen this mentioned
I am so excited for that feature.
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Agreed. I just ordered a cable(and 16gb class 10) for that very reason

munsterrr said:
Agreed. I just ordered a cable(and 16gb class 10) for that very reason
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If you don't mind, can you tell me who you ordered the MHL to HDMI adapter from?
Thanks!

crabjoe said:
If you don't mind, can you tell me who you ordered the MHL to HDMI adapter from?
Thanks!
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yeah i can't find one either

donatom3 said:
Why is this the first and only review or place that I've seen this mentioned
I am so excited for that feature.
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If you don't mind, can you tell me who you ordered the MHL to HDMI adapter from?
Thanks!
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****!!!! ****!!!! ASSS!!!!!! lol. Thanks for asking this because i started second guessing my order(from amazon) and realized it was the wrong cable. you saved me five bones.

munsterrr said:
****!!!! ****!!!! ASSS!!!!!! lol. Thanks for asking this because i started second guessing my order(from amazon) and realized it was the wrong cable. you saved me five bones.
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-sensation-mhl-hdmi-out-cable-ac-m490-p29367.htm
edit: found this in the accessories section
http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/ Think im going ot order this

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By far, THE BEST review I've seen for this phone.
This is not due to ANY kind of opinion from the reviewer, but simply due to the attention to detail given to the review. Even if the reviewer HATED this phone, it'd still be the best and most detailed I've seen yet. Looking forward to checking out this site more often.
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Agreed. First time i think someone has actually shown GMail or Messaging. Phone looked real smooth.

munsterrr said:
****!!!! ****!!!! ASSS!!!!!! lol. Thanks for asking this because i started second guessing my order(from amazon) and realized it was the wrong cable. you saved me five bones.
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what an interesting response....

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WSJ EVO 3D Review

A surprisingly positive review from the WSJ, home of Walt MossAPPLEberg.
The Evo 3D: More Than Meets the Crossed Eye
WOW! I'm really shocked by the battery review, Almost able to make it through an entire work day with 4G on but also while tethering. Sounds actually like a much improved battery system.
Maybe because this wasn't reviewed by Mossberg lol
But good to hear. Mossberg is very Apple biased, so I doubt you'll get a fair review from him.
Im more inclined to believe this than the review engadget put out. However, I'll wait for the one review that really matters before coming to my own conclusions- my own.
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Im more inclined to believe this than the review engadget put out. However, I'll wait for the one review that really matters before coming to my own conclusions- my own.
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Exactly... and if it fails that review... take it back!
WSJ Article said:
A lot of the hype on this phone will be centered on its 3-D capabilities. But take away the 3-D and you still have one of the better smartphones in the market.
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That's what I wanted to know myself.
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WOW! I'm really shocked by the battery review, Almost able to make it through an entire work day with 4G on but also while tethering. Sounds actually like a much improved battery system.
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The 3D is a throw in. The specs alone on this phone will make it the best one on the market at release date. I prefer HTC over samsung but not everybody does. Could be the best phone this year as well like the OG EVO. If SGSII is the best phone then thats great too, remember the other manufacturers are not the enemy, crapple is!
This reviewer likes the 3D, but not voice quality. Being that this isn't the 1st review to say voice isn't so good, I'm thinking I might have to wait for week ro 2 after launch to see if I want to get this phone.
On any phone, voice quality is very important to me being it's a phone before it is anything else.
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Im more inclined to believe this than the review engadget put out. However, I'll wait for the one review that really matters before coming to my own conclusions- my own.
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Or how about mine , I could be considered bias towards Sprint but I'm going to do this as objectively and impartial as possible.
mlin said:
Im more inclined to believe this than the review engadget put out. However, I'll wait for the one review that really matters before coming to my own conclusions- my own.
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Agreed 100%
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fpineda101 said:
The 3D is a throw in. The specs alone on this phone will make it the best one on the market at release date. I prefer HTC over samsung but not everybody does. Could be the best phone this year as well like the OG EVO. If SGSII is the best phone then thats great too, remember the other manufacturers are not the enemy, crapple is!
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Nope... they are just another choice.
Dont like it, dont buy it.

1080p revisited

http://www.talkandroid.com/44033-update-about-the-evo-3d/
Talkandroid claims without hesitation that the 3D DOES record in 1080p. But they offer absolutely no proof. Can any forum user that actually got a retail version of the phone today confirm or deny?
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http://www.talkandroid.com/44033-update-about-the-evo-3d/
Talkandroid claims without hesitation that the 3D DOES record in 1080p. But they offer absolutely no proof. Can any forum user that actually got a retail version of the phone today confirm or deny?
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Aside from the fact that this guy seems to be speculating based on a thread that happened here a matter of minutes ago he says this one line that makes me distrust anything that comes out of his/her mouth:
And to be honest, how many of you really had problems with the Evo’s battery?
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Aside from the fact that this guy seems to be speculating based on a thread that happened here a matter of minutes ago he says this one line that makes me distrust anything that comes out of his/her mouth:
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What thread?
Not a photo, but another 3D user claims the same thing here
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Aside from the fact that this guy seems to be speculating based on a thread that happened here a matter of minutes ago he says this one line that makes me distrust anything that comes out of his/her mouth:
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Actually, I'm speculating about a thread, 2 pms, and the Evo 3D I'm currently holding in my hand
And the battery comment is coming from a Sprint Manager who has been running the phone for the past 2 days and a Sprint Employee that's had it since yesterday morning.
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Actually, I'm speculating about a thread, 2 pms, and the Evo 3D I'm currently holding in my hand
And the battery comment is coming from a Sprint Manager who has been running the phone for the past 2 days and a Sprint Employee that's had it since yesterday morning.
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Of an Evo 4G? While after the hacks and kernels came out I've had fantastic battery life to even suggest that nobody really had a problem with it is absolutely absurd.
But if the portrait 3D is true, well, I'll be thrilled... color me skeptical.
I'm headed to RS right now to see my pals, surely they have one in store. I need to get to the bottom of this and I don't care if you're at the top.
Mine does 720p only for recording. I didn't take the OTA, if that makes a difference?
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Actually, I'm speculating about a thread, 2 pms, and the Evo 3D I'm currently holding in my hand
And the battery comment is coming from a Sprint Manager who has been running the phone for the past 2 days and a Sprint Employee that's had it since yesterday morning.
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Ok, because if you were speculating based on one user's single forum post, I would have shot you.
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Of an Evo 4G? While after the hacks and kernels came out I've had fantastic battery life to even suggest that nobody really had a problem with it is absolutely absurd.
But if the portrait 3D is true, well, I'll be thrilled... color me skeptical.
I'm headed to RS right now to see my pals, surely they have one in store. I need to get to the bottom of this and I don't care if you're at the top.
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Portrait 3D is true, with some caveats. To me, at least, the best viewing distance in landscape is about 12 inches. In portrait, it has to be about 20 - closer than that is blurry. However, if you zoom one of the 3D pictures, the 3D effect is broken. In portrait view, the widescreen photos are tiny. Since you can see them, and you have to view them from 2 feet, it's hard to see. But, they are definitely still 3D in portrait. So, there is some hope for a 3D portrait homescreen!
daneurysm said:
Of an Evo 4G? While after the hacks and kernels came out I've had fantastic battery life to even suggest that nobody really had a problem with it is absolutely absurd.
But if the portrait 3D is true, well, I'll be thrilled... color me skeptical.
I'm headed to RS right now to see my pals, surely they have one in store. I need to get to the bottom of this and I don't care if you're at the top.
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Go for it. I've been hearing mixed results for this as well, and I'm kind of confused as well. I won't be getting my 3D until this weekend (sad face haha), but I've been playing with a couple for the past few days thanks to some good friends. While I haven't checked the video setting, someone sent me a video as proof of concept and sure as hell looked 1080p. I'm wondering as well, since reviews about the camcorder have been mixed as well...This is very interesting.
But be sure to let me know what you find out! haha
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Go for it. I've been hearing mixed results for this as well, and I'm kind of confused as well. I won't be getting my 3D until this weekend (sad face haha), but I've been playing with a couple for the past few days thanks to some good friends. While I haven't checked the video setting, someone sent me a video as proof of concept and sure as hell looked 1080p. I'm wondering as well, since reviews about the camcorder have been mixed as well...This is very interesting.
But be sure to let me know what you find out! haha
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Uh, if you are holding a 3D in your hand right now, why don't you just check the video settings right now?.
Also, how can you tell a video is in 1080p just by looking at it? It's a simple thing to confirm - check the properties of the file and take a look at the resolution.
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Uh, if you are holding a 3D in your hand right now, why don't you just check the video settings right now?.
Also, how can you tell a video is in 1080p just by looking at it? It's a simple thing to confirm - check the properties of the file and take a look at the resolution.
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Because I was in a Sprint store 10 minutes ago. I didn't think this was even a point of debate since I had been told by three different people it worked at 1080p. Since this thread has been started, I've been pm'ed by two people saying it doesn't do 1080p, and one more person saying I should stick to my story and that they have 1080p. I've updated the article to say this is still being debated. How in heck can people be confused about this? Just look in the settings -_-
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Because I was in a Sprint store 10 minutes ago. I didn't think this was even a point of debate since I had been told by three different people it worked at 1080p. Since this thread has been started, I've been pm'ed by two people saying it doesn't do 1080p, and one more person saying I should stick to my story and that they have 1080p. I've updated the article to say this is still being debated. How in heck can people be confused about this? Just look in the settings -_-
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But you held the 3D in your hand at the Sprint store, and your comment about 1080p was based in part on the 3D you held in your hand, you said. So on what basis did you confirm from the one in your hand that it recorded in 1080p? And why didn't you just check the settings?
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But you held the 3D in your hand at the Sprint store, and your comment about 1080p was based in part on the 3D you held in your hand, you said. So on what basis did you confirm from the one in your hand that it recorded in 1080p? And why didn't you just check the settings?
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That was more for the Portrait 3D since someone disagreed with one line of the article and through the childish "unbelievable" card.
I didn't check it because I didn't think it was a point of debate. I was told by two people that it recorded and there was no argument on here. Somehow people are still arguing here about whether or not 3D works in portrait, so I was really going to look at that.
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That was more for the Portrait 3D since someone disagreed with one line of the article and through the childish "unbelievable" card.
I didn't check it because I didn't think it was a point of debate. I was told by two people that it recorded and there was no argument on here. Somehow people are still arguing here about whether or not 3D works in portrait, so I was really going to look at that.
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Don't mean to keep bustin' balls bro, but your argument has been all but compelling.
I'd like to know how one can even tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on a screen that is only 540p?
Also, I'd like to you tune ESPN HD and then tune NBC HD and tell me if you can tell a difference between the two? Without googling it, which one is broadcast in 720p and which one in 1080i?
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I'd like to know how one can even tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on a screen that is only 540p?
Also, I'd like to you tune ESPN HD and then tune NBC HD and tell me if you can tell a difference between the two? Without googling it, which one is broadcast in 720p and which one in 1080i?
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That's not the issue however. For months HTC has advertised 1080p recording, then last minute they changed it to only 720p. Sure it may not be noticeable to you or others, but we simply want what we were promised. That also implies that the phone is capable of recording in 1080p, but for some unknown reason, is being limited to 720p. Don't you want the full potential of your device?
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I'd like to know how one can even tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on a screen that is only 540p?
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Maybe people want to watch their videos on something other than their phones? It does have HDMI out you know.
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That's not the issue however. For months HTC has advertised 1080p recording, then last minute they changed it to only 720p. Sure it may not be noticeable to you or others, but we simply want what we were promised. That also implies that the phone is capable of recording in 1080p, but for some unknown reason, is being limited to 720p. Don't you want the full potential of your device?
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I'm willing to bet the Evo3D's 1080p recording ability is on par with the Evo4G's 720p recording ability....
So the Evo3D has fantastic, cheap point-n-shoot quality for 720p video (which these days is impressive compared to what I grew up with costing thousands upon thousands of dollars)...and it's 1080p offerings were, well, paltry at best.....and we all know what happened when the evo4g's 720p recording didn't pan out as expected....(though my biggest problem with it was that ****ty AMR audio codec, but I digress)....
...we'll probably be able to open this up and be able to enjoy the lack-luster jumpy low-framerate 1080p that we were originally promised.
From a "principals" point of view, yeah, I'm offended.... but from a technical and practical point of view? It's a good decision on their part.
Now, If I were head of their hardware development department I would employ the same tactic I use at my technical job where "quality" (being a moving target depending on the person) is critical.... employ "expectations management"....where you under promise and over deliver...then everybody is always capable of providing the desired output and everybody is always impressed with what results.
Does this excuse their professional responsibility to deliver on promises? No, not at all, but perhaps for some of you it can help explain it.
some facts from some one with a 3d. As it comes it does not do 1080p. I have not taken the ota and there is a update for the camera in it. I would bet the its enables the 1080p so that's the difference. Also the ota is automatic after activation you have to cancel it so the two different stories.

[REQ] 1080p camera

Can we get a mod to enable this?
5MP 3D would be nice too, and inclusion of panoramic.
. Not yet.
Why not yet?
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Why not yet?
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LOL, I thought the same thing. Maybe It's 720p season.
Some of the new ROMs mention 1080p cameras, but the ones I have tried the video only goes to 720. I look forward to them being finished!
I hope that there is a dev that can step up to the plate and deliver since HTC & backed off at the last minute and took 1080P video out.
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LOL, I thought the same thing. Maybe It's 720p season.
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lol make my day LMAO
720 season xD
maybe we should offer a reward for it.
Hey guys check this link out you may be able to get a dev to look at it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104051

Doing the USB port replacement, wish me luck!

After doing every trick in the book in an attempt to fix my charge port I decided to bite the bullet and bought the charge port from ebay user "easytradingco". My symptoms are: random loading/closing of car mode, then for awhile it was doing that with the audio hub as well as intermittent charging and disconnect. It all started randomly when I was charging from my PS3 and has gotten quite a bit more annoying in the past week. I love my Note, so it's worth it to fix it!
I've read quite a few threads on the whole thing and since I purchased my Note on Amazon this is really my only option. I've found one fairly decent video on youtube and figured I will document my process and post a video as well. For someone who has built computers and worked with electronics since the mid 90s, it shouldn't be very hard.
However, any tips from those who have done the R&R of the charge port would be appreciated!
I wish you luck. What about taking a few photos of your steps and making a guide?
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I wish you luck. What about taking a few photos of your steps and making a guide?
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Yeah, my plan is to make a video and written tutorial. It'll take me longer doing it that way, but it will probably help me to slow down as well.
Roshamboing said:
Yeah, my plan is to make a video and written tutorial. It'll take me longer doing it that way, but it will probably help me to slow down as well.
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Yes. Text with photo please
I prefer it over video
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Good luck !
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Yes. Text with photo please
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Can do! I was quoted August 7th - 20th, so heres hoping it's sooner rather than later and I can get the tutorial up and my Note firing on all cylinders again!

S9+ Camera Brightness Keeps Resetting While Taking Video

Hello, All! I take a lot of low-light video of my musician kid performing in small clubs. The problem I'm having is that the brightness is always at max when I start recording. So, I move the slider down and it's great... until I touch the screen again. Then it returns to max brightness, so I have to keep adjusting it throughout my video clip which is visible in the final product. I often need to touch the screen while taping to snap a still photo or zoom in or out. This issue is maddening and is making me consider buying a different phone which is too bad because I still really love my S9+ otherwise.
Is there maybe a setting somewhere I'm not aware of? Anyone else have this problem? Thanks, everyone!
jmh68 said:
Hello, All! I take a lot of low-light video of my musician kid performing in small clubs. The problem I'm having is that the brightness is always at max when I start recording. So, I move the slider down and it's great... until I touch the screen again. Then it returns to max brightness, so I have to keep adjusting it throughout my video clip which is visible in the final product. I often need to touch the screen while taping to snap a still photo or zoom in or out. This issue is maddening and is making me consider buying a different phone which is too bad because I still really love my S9+ otherwise.
Is there maybe a setting somewhere I'm not aware of? Anyone else have this problem? Thanks, everyone!
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this is a recurring issue throughout all of the last 5 or 6 Samsung phones. The only way of getting around it is to use a non-standard app. I dont video live shows nearly as much as you do, in all likelihood, but i was at Armin Van Buuren on 2.1.20 and i had the same issue. Same issue with Slayer a few weeks prior to that, concert prior to that was outdoors and during the late fall with plenty of light, so that wasnt an issue then.
Try out some different camera apps in test conditions so you wont be let down at the next event.
The cameras on the S9 and S9+ are very good, but i will tell you that some friends of mine at the aforementioned Slayer gig had far worse seats than me and had FAR better pictures and videos with his S10. The difference was striking.
Youdoofus said:
this is a recurring issue throughout all of the last 5 or 6 Samsung phones. The only way of getting around it is to use a non-standard app. I dont video live shows nearly as much as you do, in all likelihood, but i was at Armin Van Buuren on 2.1.20 and i had the same issue. Same issue with Slayer a few weeks prior to that, concert prior to that was outdoors and during the late fall with plenty of light, so that wasnt an issue then.
Try out some different camera apps in test conditions so you wont be let down at the next event.
The cameras on the S9 and S9+ are very good, but i will tell you that some friends of mine at the aforementioned Slayer gig had far worse seats than me and had FAR better pictures and videos with his S10. The difference was striking.
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Thank you, I suspected that might be the only fix. I'll try that, thank you!
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Thank you, I suspected that might be the only fix. I'll try that, thank you!
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fasho man! thats what we are here for!!
what type of shows do you film? If you dont mind me asking.
Youdoofus said:
fasho man! thats what we are here for!!
what type of shows do you film? If you dont mind me asking.
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Ma'am... Live classic rock/blues. My kid is a guitar prodigy who leads a band of adults.
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Ma'am... Live classic rock/blues. My kid is a guitar prodigy who leads a band of adults.
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im not a ma'am, but thats awesome anyways! Helping him pursue a musical dream is huge! Keep at it man!!
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im not a ma'am, but thats awesome anyways! Helping him pursue a musical dream is huge! Keep at it man!!
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I was actually letting you know that I am a ma'am, not a man...
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I was actually letting you know that I am a ma'am, not a man...
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ahhhhh, proving yet again that i can be an idiot from time to time ma'am!! Please accept my humble apologies! Despite my joking demeanor, avatar and signature GIF, i sincerely apologize. If i make that mistake again, please understand that my license plate says "IFORGOT" LoL
Youdoofus said:
ahhhhh, proving yet again that i can be an idiot from time to time ma'am!! Please accept my humble apologies! Despite my joking demeanor, avatar and signature GIF, but i sincerely apologize. If i make that mistake again, please understand that my license plate says "IFORGOT" LoL
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No worries. I tried to add an avatar for my profile, but it wouldn't take.

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