Blurry pictures with Droid Camers

dkees · Apr 1, 2010

No matter what I do with the settings in my new Droid phone camera all of the pictures are blurry. Before responding please note I did wipe the lens, and yes I tried all of the "focus" options. Any suggestions

finnaginagain · Apr 1, 2010

ive taken pics from like 30ft away and come out clear as crystal maybe hardware or software problem.

dkees · Apr 1, 2010

One more thing, no there is no protective film over the lens

dkees · Apr 1, 2010

Doesn't seem to matter at what distance the camera is used. Funny that the first time I used the camera the picture or two were in focus then after that all of the sudden nothing is.

matty1124 · Apr 2, 2010

have you dl'ed a second camera app and see if it works better? try FxCamera its got some neat filters and effects but also a regular camera mode that works alittle better then the stock... that being said my stock camera is working fine after the first camera update... i would try a second camera app to make sure its not a smudge on the inner lens or something else... if its still not working i would contact verizon and get a replacement

dmodert66 · Apr 2, 2010

I'm using a 2.1 rom. I think on 2.01, I used to have to hold the camera button down half way, let it focus, then push down the rest of the way. I often got blurry pictures...I can't remember when, I think it's when I switched to a 2.1 rom, but I'm not sure...Anyway, now I just press the camera button, it focuses, and takes the picture...Just one click of the button (and they are clear). OP, are you on 2.1 yet?

dkees · Apr 2, 2010

Ive just downloaded 2.1 and will install thanks for the heads-up!

radikal · Apr 2, 2010

i took this pic yesterday, clear

this is really clear

baa269 · Apr 2, 2010

wow... what settings u use and which camera.. my pictures look nothign like that.. nothing!

dkees · Apr 2, 2010

whew!! Nice clarity I can only hope!!

bwsmith · Apr 2, 2010

Wow. I am on 2.1 and my photos SUCK. This is the worst camera on a phone I have had in years. Here are a couple shots before and after the update (sorry for the gun photos)

Before 2.1

After 2.1

I have got MAYBE 3 good shots since I got the phone.

dkees · Apr 2, 2010

I just discovered something.. The damn camera focus is stuck in macro!! the only thing it focuses on is something within 2" of the lens!! Crap!

dkees · Apr 2, 2010

2.1 did nothing for this problem

nstallion · Apr 2, 2010

This is only somewhat related, but does anyone know of any good programs for removing color grain? Something that works on the phone would be perfect but something on the computer would be fine too. Nothing too complex like Photoshop or anything though.

The Droid seems to have a big problem with color grain, especially in low light

gimmeanathlon · Apr 2, 2010

Mine are crystal clear as well. I use it for work all the time.
Tons better than the iPhone camera I used last year.

ttaylor0024 · Apr 3, 2010

I get pretty good quality too. I will post a pic tomorrow.

dmodert66 · Apr 3, 2010

I get great quality pics in good light (sunlight is best). The pics are kind of grainy in lower light situations...

FrayAdjacent · Apr 3, 2010

bwsmith said:
Wow. I am on 2.1 and my photos SUCK. This is the worst camera on a phone I have had in years. Here are a couple shots before and after the update (sorry for the gun photos)

Before 2.1

After 2.1

I have got MAYBE 3 good shots since I got the phone.

HAHA... A Marlin 336 with NV scope... I guess it would be good for hunting hogs at night. I think I'd use my SKS for that, just because it's a beater. I have a friend that threaded the barrel on one of his lever action .30-30s so he can put one of his suppressors on it. Sheeple friendly, and not too loud, either.

radikal · Apr 3, 2010

it has to be good light, i don't use dif settings etc. just take em

kcx · Apr 3, 2010

The Droid lens is bad. The brighter the light, the better the depth of field and the flaws are hidden. Take it indoors and it's a toy. My 8 year old 3 megapixel camera takes much better pictures, but then it doesn't browse the internet.

juicy36 · Apr 17, 2010

My camera takes blurry pictures...how do I fix it. Even viewing what I want to take a picture of its blurry

Jay3 · Apr 17, 2010

Worst camera evah on my Droid.

Psychokitty · Apr 17, 2010

While the Droid lens is not ideal, I believe the problem lies in the intrpolation software that Motorola is using. The CCD used most likely has a 3.2 MP count and the images are upscaled to 5 MP.
In theory, images interpolated over that span of pixel count would not be as good as images interpolated say from 7.2 MP to 10 MP. But interpolation software varies hugely. The biggest factor is the processors ability to run it.
I think that rather light interpolation software was used so as not to tax the processor so the phone wouldn't freeze every time it took a picture. But the compromise was too far on the safe side, and what we get are marginally acceptable photos for a 3.2 MP camera, and basically downright disappointing shots for a 5 MP camera.

dkees · Apr 17, 2010

I finally returned my 3 week old droid and new one was sent. The camera in the new one is much better than the first but not near perfectly focused photos....sad really.
Thanks to all who responded to my original post!!

jamesdean · Apr 18, 2010

I know this sounds simple but it worked for me. I was also having problems with pictures being blurry and out of focus. I read on another post here months ago about cleaning the lens. I had never really thought about it until I realized when holding the phone in my left hand my index finger often touched the lens. I cleaned it and immediately began to have great pictures again. Simple but worth a try.

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