1. Steve Sun's Avatar
    Am I missing something here or is the camera just garbage?
    BB boasts a 18MP camera yet the quality of pictures doesn't show that in any way.
    Even making a side-by-side comparison video of the same thing with a 6 year old iPhone 4 (5MP camera,) the iPhone has way better quality.
    Pictures with the Priv are not clear at all, it makes the images look like how things look if you don' have your glasses on.
    Videos are even worse. Things look clearer even after drinking a bottle of vodka. The quality of videos definitely does not compare to the sample video provided on the phone. It's like comparing a go-kart to a Ferrari. I don't even know why they put that on.
    Is my phone just buggy? Everyone seems to think the camera is comparable to the S6 or iP5/6.
    02-07-16 11:29 PM
  2. ajwan's Avatar
    Deja vu? Thought I recall a near identical post a week or so ago?

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
    Carjackd likes this.
    02-07-16 11:32 PM
  3. BergerKing's Avatar
    Sounds like you might have a defective camera or remotely, a software issue. Are you past the exchange period?
    02-07-16 11:33 PM
  4. allsportsfan's Avatar
    You likely have a faulty camera lens. If you've updated the camera app in the google store then I'd take the priv back and get it exchanged. My camera is fantastic
    02-07-16 11:35 PM
  5. senectus's Avatar
    Did you forget to take the little protective plastic cover off the lens?
    02-07-16 11:35 PM
  6. Steve Sun's Avatar
    It's off
    02-08-16 12:58 AM
  7. Steve Sun's Avatar
    Yes I've had the phone for a few months now.
    I had to exchange it twice in the first month because I thought it was defective due to battery life and error messages/phone freezing, but it turns out its just a bad phone.
    02-08-16 01:00 AM
  8. BriniaSona's Avatar
    I did a comparison of the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, Q10 and Priv all in one post. Priv is by far the winner.
    Francois Marcoux likes this.
    02-08-16 01:08 AM
  9. senectus's Avatar
    I did a direct compare with the passport, its definitely better than the passport.

    but

    only after the update from google play is loaded, have you done that yet?
    02-08-16 01:10 AM
  10. henryy's Avatar
    camera is great, had android (samsung/lg) and iphone user complimenting on the pictures i took compared to theirs. problem is just your phone is faulty, not up to date camera, or shaky hands.
    02-08-16 01:56 AM
  11. senectus's Avatar
    or shaky hands.
    haha, the infamous "you're holding it wrong" defence... :-P
    Technomotive and devin266 like this.
    02-08-16 02:08 AM
  12. IEatBlackBerries's Avatar
    Um what?

    Priv has the best camera ever put into a BlackBerry.

    It produces quality photos, including lowlight. You just need to focus it correctly, e.g. tapping on light sources.

    You obviously have a defective camera lens or haven't updated the app.

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
    02-08-16 02:37 AM
  13. Sigewif's Avatar
    My Priv camera is great. I am getting some awesome photos. It has also improved with the downloaded BB updates that came after I got mine (in November). Make sure you have the updates.
    02-08-16 02:53 AM
  14. mcne2001's Avatar
    Priv has probably the best camera we've seen in a BlackBerry.
    Your device must be defect.


    Posted via CB10
    grumpyaeroguy likes this.
    02-08-16 03:23 AM
  15. escape525's Avatar
    Love the camera. Great photos with clear details and video is awesome

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
    02-08-16 03:37 AM
  16. delanyinspiron6400's Avatar
    your camera must be faulty, my camera is one of the best I've ever seen on a smartphone! Absolutely love it!
    02-08-16 03:55 AM
  17. The Big Picture's Avatar
    My privs camera is great. Sharp, good dynamic range, preserves high and low lights.

    DXO mark the worlds best camera tech test lab says the priv has a great camera.

    Which leads me to believe its either just your phone thats defective or with all due respect, a user problem.

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
    02-08-16 04:19 AM
  18. bakron1's Avatar
    The camera on my Priv is just fine, I have posted a lot of clear sharp photos on FB and even used a few for some of my work. I say the camera is pretty dam good for a pea sensor camera.
    IndianTiwari and dietertong like this.
    02-08-16 05:40 AM
  19. lawguyman's Avatar
    Well respected and objective reviewers disagree.

    http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Black...the-Privileged

    There is not much else to say.

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
    jm1219, techvisor and damule6666 like this.
    02-08-16 06:17 AM
  20. Gadget Fann's Avatar
    Of the things you could criticize the Priv for, the camera certainly is not one. It is excellent. I'd even dare to say better than excellent. I take good photos without even trying.

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android on the Priv
    Attached Thumbnails Priv camera complete garbage, IMO.-57505.jpg  
    techvisor likes this.
    02-08-16 07:13 AM
  21. Pinot2015's Avatar
    Yes I've had the phone for a few months now.
    I had to exchange it twice in the first month because I thought it was defective due to battery life and error messages/phone freezing, but it turns out its just a bad phone.
    At some point. It not the device that's the problem, it's the consumer

    Posted from my Priv
    02-08-16 07:59 AM
  22. filanto's Avatar
    Does every picture have a thumb in it. Seriously have the device checked out

    Posted via CB10
    Brad Morse likes this.
    02-08-16 08:14 AM
  23. IndianTiwari's Avatar
    Priv camera is the best offered by Blackberry on any of their devices. Images are sharp and good . It seems you have some issue with your device cam . Please get it checked .
    02-08-16 08:39 AM
  24. paulbbp's Avatar
    Don't agree that the Priv has a garbage camera. IMO it's better than my Passport and very comparable to my iPhone.

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android on Priv.
    02-08-16 08:42 AM
  25. BoldBigWorm's Avatar
    You got a lemon or something.

    If you keep your screen brightness on low the pics look like shart when viewed. However if you put the screen brightness on high the pics look awesome.

    Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
    02-08-16 08:48 AM
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