Does the Air 2 not record video well?

[ACG12]

I tried taking a video in doors with a lamp and ceiling fan light on and there was a huge amount of noise in the video. It was not smooth or clear at all, very very grainy.....is this normal for the rear camera?

 

[hamiltonDSi]

Yes.
The camera is there mostly for FaceTime and apps that use the camera (like the ones Apple show in their Keynotes).
I have owned every model of the 9.7" iPad since 2012 and never took a photo with it. My camera roll is always empty.
The optics suck, but that's to be expected in a 6mm device tablet.

 

[EdisEdward]

can't wait to bring my ipad pro to disneyland and take photos with it during fireworks!!

 

[ACG12]

Yes.
The camera is there mostly for FaceTime and apps that use the camera (like the ones Apple show in their Keynotes).
I have owned every model of the 9.7" iPad since 2012 and never took a photo with it. My camera roll is always empty.
The optics suck, but that's to be expected in a 6mm device tablet.

Ah I see, I figured it would be better since it has iPhone 5s specs and plenty of light in my living room

 

[hamiltonDSi]

It does not have the 5s specs.
The only thing they have the same is the sensor (8MP).
Optics & pixel size are much better on the 5s.

 

[ACG12]

Must be an indoor thing. I just tried it outside and almost no noise/grain