Note 20 Ultra Rear Camera Problems

[LeroyDartagnan]

I got a Note 20 Ultra a few months ago and I've noticed the rear camera only focuses on the extreme center of the frame while the outer area is blurred. (See attached images for example.) Has anyone else had this problem and do you know how to correct it?

Thanks! 😁

Note the round area focused in the middle of the frame while the rest of the image is blurry. Lighting seems to have no effect on reducing the blurred effect.

Note the round area focused in the middle of the frame while the rest of the image is blurry. Lighting seems to have no effect on reducing the blurred effect.

[defconphil]

Try turning off scene optimizer

[LeroyDartagnan]

I'll give that a shot. Thanks! 🙂👍🏻

[LeroyDartagnan]

Unfortunately, that didn't help. 😕

[Valeriya · Accepted solution]

Hi LeroyDartagnan, The most important element of any photo is the amount of indirect light it receives. If a light is shining directly at the camera, it can cause areas of both overexposure and underexposure in the same image. An underexposed photo will appear dark and fuzzy or spotty, whereas overexposure will look bright and washed out.

The camera on your mobile device can automatically adjust the exposure to get enough light; however, the camera may have difficulty focusing or fully exposing the photo in some lighting situations.

Distance and zoom

If you are too close to your subject, the camera will not be able to focus. The standard lens will work best when your subject is at least 12 inches away. Try moving away from your subject and zooming in to frame the shot. The telephoto lens needs at least 20 inches to properly focus. The Hybrid Optical 10x Zoom lens on the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G will have its best results from 32 inches away. If your device has an Ultra-Wide lens, try moving closer and zooming out. You will need to be at least 4 inches from your subject.

[LeroyDartagnan]

I'll give that a shot. Samsung Support wants me to factory reset the phone, but I'd like to avoid that as best as I can. 🙂 👍🏻

[LeroyDartagnan]

You're a genius! 😁 Your solution worked! Thanks a million! 🎉

[Tallman · Accepted solution]

Yes, it is. All you need to do is step back a little and choose 2.0x or 4.0x. Then the photo will clear.

[LeroyDartagnan]

Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂 👍🏻 I give it a go.

[LeroyDartagnan]

That worked, yay! 😁 👍🏻 🎉