I am just curious, is Auto Focus while Video Recording a hardware thing or is the software responsible for it?
If its the software that's responsible, can we bring the auto focus feature to our Ace?
incognitonk said:
I am just curious, is Auto Focus while Video Recording a hardware thing or is the software responsible for it?
If its the software that's responsible, can we bring the auto focus feature to our Ace?
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What the hell are you talking about? Ace is known for having auto focus.
edit: oh, my bad
incognitonk said:
I am just curious, is Auto Focus while Video Recording a hardware thing or is the software responsible for it?
If its the software that's responsible, can we bring the auto focus feature to our Ace?
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Im nt sure bout it. Bt if u need flash while recording, use lg camera app frm market.
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I think it's software-wise, since Nokia N8 got it with a software update in Summer 2011.
QNBT said:
What the hell are you talking about? Ace is known for having auto focus.
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He's talking about continous autofocus in videos, not stills
Jaunzems said:
I think it's software-wise, since Nokia N8 got it with a software update in Summer 2011.
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Hmm.. Then i wonder why Developers haven't added the auto focus function in their ROMs? That would be great..
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Hi
Is there any way to improve the camera?
Specifically:
- get ~ 30 fps (or anything more than 15) in video mode
- get bigger videos (720x480 would be ok, and I believe that even 720p could be done with the right software and gpu acceleration)
- more vibrant colors en still images
Any idea is welcome
Thank you in advance
+1
I just need the FPS to be increased. All else is make do-able.
Ofcourse any other tweaks would be welcome!
kewlsid05 said:
+1
I just need the FPS to be increased. All else is make do-able.
Ofcourse any other tweaks would be welcome!
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In other thread we discussed this issue, and we found that (apparently) the camera settings are hard-coded in the camera application.
I tried changing the file /data/local.prop and it didn't work
Other possibilities could be to change the /system/build.prop (but probably it will not work)
Or.. get another camera app that doesn't have this limitation
Is there a stock android camera app that can be used?
ggerena said:
Is there a stock android camera app that can be used?
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im looking for the stock froyo camera .apk also!
[like maniac!!]
If anyone manages to find a way to record at 30fps with this phone, then I can finally die happily
ggerena said:
In other thread we discussed this issue, and we found that (apparently) the camera settings are hard-coded in the camera application.
I tried changing the file /data/local.prop and it didn't work
Other possibilities could be to change the /system/build.prop (but probably it will not work)
Or.. get another camera app that doesn't have this limitation
Is there a stock android camera app that can be used?
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Here ya go
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5828026/CameraGoogle.apk
this would be an excellent mod if someone can figure it out
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Here ya go
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5828026/CameraGoogle.apk
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So i guess, i need to push that apk in my system, or just install it?
Is it confirmed that it runs on LG Op. One?
morx said:
So i guess, i need to push that apk in my system, or just install it?
Is it confirmed that it runs on LG Op. One?
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Just tried it. It installs fine, but crashes when switching to video mode, error when trying to get the preview.
pantzini said:
Just tried it. It installs fine, but crashes when switching to video mode, error when trying to get the preview.
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after installing the apk, it replaces the stock camera of the phone?
Or you have that camera application as a replacement?
what's the uninstall process?
I've tried edit local.prop & build.prop with new presets, no success.
LG Camera for GT540 doesn't work on higher res videos even after updating those files
morx said:
after installing the apk, it replaces the stock camera of the phone?
Or you have that camera application as a replacement?
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I got both the camera applications.
morx said:
what's the uninstall process?
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I just selected the standard camera in applications and unistalled as usual. No consequences so far.
morx said:
after installing the apk, it replaces the stock camera of the phone?
Or you have that camera application as a replacement?
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I got both the camera applications.
pantzini said:
I just selected the standard camera in applications and unistalled as usual. No consequences so far.
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Oops... sorry about the double reply!
Bump!
Any progress?
I tried using other apps but the sound is still 8000Hz and crashes all camera apps if i change the setting.
I am ok with the resolution. Its the framerate and sound which i hate...
It takes wonderful videos on my Optimus p509!
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It takes wonderful videos on my Optimus p509!
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Mine takes good videos also, but the sound isn't the best. It is just 8khz!
Hmmm camera improvements for a 3mpx . I don't know , seems useless.
Though a filming improvement would be nice ( from 17 or 18 to 30 ) . Even on my Nokia 5230 with a 2mpx shooter I had 30fps VGA filming
Zerobarat1 said:
Hmmm camera improvements for a 3mpx . I don't know , seems useless.
Though a filming improvement would be nice ( from 17 or 18 to 30 ) . Even on my Nokia 5230 with a 2mpx shooter I had 30fps VGA filming
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My point exactly. Its not like the Optimus is not powerful enough to record 30 Fps.
And the thing is that its not 18 FPS all out. It drops to 7-8 fps at times. If i can get 24 fps and 22.5k Hz sound at 64 kbps all out i'll be happy. The exposure problems and the dullness of images and such is make do able but low fps and that bad bad sound just ruins it. Videos are totally useless. I dont expect HD quality out of my O1 but cmon. It should atleast do VGA properly.
I believe, that changing build.prop is totally ignored by the camera App. I've tried all possible settings/combinations and nothing changed. There must be some way.
Would it be possible through software update or custom rom / kernel to enable Auto Focus while recording video?
It's not the end of the world if we can't enable it, just curious. makes video of anything close pretty much useless.
I have noticed that autofocus does work when the software supports it.
For instance, Tango (video and voice calls) focuses automatically during a video call.
Also there's this software called lgCamcorder which supports autofocus while recording. But it doesn't work on our phone. Is there a way we can get this to work on our phones?
androiderb89 said:
I have noticed that autofocus does work when the software supports it.
For instance, Tango (video and voice calls) focuses automatically during a video call.
Also there's this software called lgCamcorder which supports autofocus while recording. But it doesn't work on our phone. Is there a way we can get this to work on our phones?
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I am selling my phone because of this Anyone got it to work? Autofocus in video? even the cheap phone do it now days! PLEASE HELPP!!
androiderb89 said:
I am selling my phone because of this Anyone got it to work? Autofocus in video? even the cheap phone do it now days! PLEASE HELPP!!
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Sold and bought myself a I9100... cam pwns.. gotta explore a lot more now. c ya photon
Well, I've had a good look around now and can't find a thing on this so maybe some one can help.
I was at a Rammstein gig the other night and managed to get some awesome video footage.
The only thing that let me down was the auto focus constantly in and out... when it sticks with it..its cristal clear...
looked through the settings, nothing. would be happy with touch to focus, like when taking a pic.
Any thing I can do?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
I don't see a way of changing focus on video recording on the stock app, but you can use lgCamera (lgCamcorder) which will let you set fixed focus.
oinkylicious said:
I don't see a way of changing focus on video recording on the stock app, but you can use lgCamera (lgCamcorder) which will let you set fixed focus.
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Shame, have taken a look at lgcamera before. Don't think its as nice as the stock.
May I ask why?
snowblind2142 said:
Shame, have taken a look at lgcamera before. Don't think its as nice as the stock.
May I ask why?
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Why what? Why Samsung didn't include it in the stock camera app? I think only they know the answer.
oinkylicious said:
Why what? Why Samsung didn't include it in the stock camera app? I think only they know the answer.
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No, not why didn't they include it (god only knows why not)
More why can't we "tweak" the apk?
If you turn off full hd 1080p video recording (only use 720p) it doesn't focus in and out like that, and the quality is still very clear
Finaly a workable solution!
opethrocks said:
If you turn off full hd 1080p video recording (only use 720p) it doesn't focus in and out like that, and the quality is still very clear
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Thank you, wasn't aware of this
Will prob use it from now on. Doesn't seem to focus at all. True test will be testing with flashing lights.
Still, no one has managed to answer why we can't mod it?
Hi to all!
I'm having camera issues especially when making night pictures. The pics are very blurry and dark. And it seems like auto focus is not working.
You can see some examples on the site below, seems I'm not the only one having it:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/34345
I'm on .73 FW.
Will flashing a new rom solve my problem (because i think it's sofware related).
Please share your opinion.
Thanks!!
Try a third party app with good camera drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25202932#post25202932
When in low light the AF will be slower and hesitating. This is not unique to Xperia S. Any digital camera using AF(either phase detection or contrast detection) are like this.
This is also why on most digital cameras there is a "AF assist lamp" to help the low-light AF situations.
Try turn the video recording light on and make it the "AF assist lamp".
The focusing capability of the built in app is not that good especially in low light. Scratchling is correct. Use a good third party app and you will see your focusing in low light improve.
LGCamera is very good.
FX Camera Zoom, too.
Shutter sound of camera
I have lost my camera shutter sound eversince updated to .73 FW. I even tried re-installed rom via repair mode when connected to PC companion. After re-installed rom, shutter sound still not working. (Shutter sound "on" option was turned on).
Can anybody help?
Guys just tell me one thing
Is it hardware problem??
I m scared
Replaced my xperia s 3 times
God not again!!
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uie said:
I have lost my camera shutter sound eversince updated to .73 FW. I even tried re-installed rom via repair mode when connected to PC companion. After re-installed rom, shutter sound still not working. (Shutter sound "on" option was turned on).
Can anybody help?
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Downgrade to 0.63 and re install 0.73, with FlashTools.
try holding the shutter button down like how u will do it with a digital camera for it to focus
The problem only occurs in low light!
In day time the phone camera is working like a charm
No problems during the day!!
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Get camera zoom fx, loads better then the built in camera
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Similar issues. Stock camera app is a bit dud.
Really..I find the stock camera awesome the only complaint really is the time it can take to focus sometimes but will give that app mentioned a try
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get real night vision on a mobile cam?
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Can anyone report that this issue doesn't exist using third party apps? So it is just software related then? (hoping!)
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get real night vision on a mobile cam?
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Its an interesting idea, maybe with an IR illuminator, but somebody would probably need to write custom drivers for each ccd.
Scratchling said:
Its an interesting idea, maybe with an IR illuminator, but somebody would probably need to write custom drivers for each ccd.
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Probably an IR light and a massive driver hack, assuming that our sensor reads IR levels. Still a crazy hack and will probably be hard to switch back and forth.
K900 said:
Probably an IR light and a massive driver hack, assuming that our sensor reads IR levels. Still a crazy hack and will probably be hard to switch back and forth.
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Is the exact sensor listed in the white papers?
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Can anyone report that this issue doesn't exist using third party apps? So it is just software related then? (hoping!)
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its happening in every camera app in night!!
in day its all fine!!
hope this is a software problem!!
I don't know if it's possible, but I want to record my videos in higher quality. Samsung galaxy ace haven't autoFocus during recording, but if you are taking pictures, it has. So I think that than is basicly possible to have focus on video. So what should I do, what should I have? Does it exist at all?
dandybrendy said:
I don't know if it's possible, but I want to record my videos in higher quality. Samsung galaxy ace haven't autoFocus during recording, but if you are taking pictures, it has. So I think that than is basicly possible to have focus on video. So what should I do, what should I have? Does it exist at all?
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nope, whatever is available is the best we have...No fancy recording through ace!
try lg camera app on google play for more options!
js2892 said:
nope, whatever is available is the best we have...No fancy recording through ace!
try lg camera app on google play for more options!
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You haven't gladden me a lot but at least I know that it is not possible. Thank you very much.