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I'm really disappointed in the Samsung camera as far as Macro goes, it's really horrible. I'm not a huge camera person but come on! Not only that, it seems every picture has a orangeish tint to it. Not liking this. Can someone maybe give me some pointers possibly? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Picked up this one last week for .10 during the app sale. Great camera app with a lot of useful features.
https://market.android.com/details?id=slide.cameraZoom
Agreed, excellent app now my daily camera.
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+1 on camera zoom fx, also got it during the $.10 deal and love it
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Thanks guys!
+1 on camera zoom fx...been using it for about 2 weeks now and it's awesome
+1 to Zoom as well. Lets you bind volume keys to anything and saved me having to flash a custom rom JUST to get the shutter key mod.
IMO, all the camera app is frustrating to use. none of the app is comparable to even the stock iphone camera app.
when you're holding the shutter to focus, once its already focus, you release to take the pic, but why does it need to refocus again?!
How is the video recording on camera zoom fx? I want a camera app that has good video recording. Thanks in advance.
Camera zoom fx does not support video recording. I still have to use the stock for video recording.
I use Camera Zoom FX for regular pics and ProCapture for panoramas.
I use vignette. Very happy with it.
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A few people have asked me which camera based apps work well with this camera. So I thought I would share some findings here.
Essentially any Android app that makes use of a phone's camera will work with the Galaxy Camera, ie will allow access to the camera module and take the picture. The compatibility issues to be wary of are interface issues. This I find is either an app that only allows portrait mode, an app that uses an on screen slider for zooming (the zoom button on the camera controls the volume level in the app), an app that keeps the lens extended making the camera awkward to hold whilst using the editing features within the app and finally some storage location issues.
The following camera and editing apps are the ones I have tested so far:
HDR Camera+
Takes the picture with the shutter button or a screen tap and applies colour processing as desired, but uses an on screen zoom slider which zooms correctly but is awkward to use when holding the camera.
Camera Zoom FX
As above. The horizon level and shake detection work as designed too. However the camera shutter button sometimes takes the picture at the halfway point. Because of the weight of the camera and slightly awkward positioning of the on screen controls, I found myself accidently taking pictures.
Lapse it Pro
Again uses an on screen zoom but otherwise works as expected.
Pics Play Pro editor
An excellent editor but sadly only works in portrait mode. Does not have its own camera, will ask you to choose including the default camera.
Instagram
Comes pre-installed but interface only shows portrait mode, you can take a shot in landscape but the interface doesn't rotate with the viewfinder. I believe this is the same when used on a phone.
PicSay Pro
This is probably the best photo editor out there, it works in landscape mode but the feature that's missing oddly is a capture function. Why this is missing is beyond me. So you will have to take a picture normally then open it up in the app.
I would be quite happy to try out any other camera specific apps if anyone wants me to and will add to my list.
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I would be quite happy to try out any other camera specific apps if anyone wants me to and will add to my list.
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Thnx for post!
Can you please try from play google com
com.flavionet.android.camera.lite
rubberbigpepper.lgCamera
com.tequnique.cameraxfree
And one more question - can any of photo applications control Optical Zoom by its on-screen-slider (not by hardware buttons)? Or only built-in?
Can you get any app to record slow motion video ( or does it work only in samsung's app ) ?
And maybe little OT: if you could please check little of USB OTG functionality ?
I can confirm that, on a rooted SGC, the OTG works, if Stick Mount is installed. I didn't try it without Stick Mount installed.
The default file manager opens automatically, I switched to the USB drive and could read all contents and open images using default Gallery.
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The paid for Pro Capture Camera + Panarama app works with the Zoom button, albeit in a less smooth fashion than the default camera app. It doesn't automatically display the volume slider on the display, as most other camera apps from Play. I'll be checking this app out further so will let you know if there's anything else significant.
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Can you get any app to record slow motion video ( or does it work only in samsung's app ) ?
And maybe little OT: if you could please check little of USB OTG functionality ?
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It records in slow motion in the native camera
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Paper Camera (paid)
Lets you apply some quirky effects to pictures and movies. Zoom does work in about 3 or 4 stages though (emailed devs, they're looking into it).
IP WebCam
Get to use your cam as a very high resolution IP webcam. Produces some very nice video. More for fiddling around than any serious purpose
The best panorama app in my opinion is ProCapture. You guys should definitely try it out. It produces some amazing hires shots and the algorithm seems very smart.
For HDR, IMO nothing beats HDR Camera+ with 'Pure' setting and noise reduction set to None.
kingarold said:
Thnx for post!
Can you please try from play google com
com.flavionet.android.camera.lite
rubberbigpepper.lgCamera
com.tequnique.cameraxfree
And one more question - can any of photo applications control Optical Zoom by its on-screen-slider (not by hardware buttons)? Or only built-in?
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Firstly the on-screen zoom slider does operate the optical zoom in these apps, it's not a digital zoom
Camera FV5 Lite
As far as I can tell this is working as designed, there are a lot of features in the app but as they are processing options they should work fine. Zooming once again isn't available on the hardware button.
LG Camera
The on screen button that has a flower icon... not sure what this is supposed to do, but all that happens when you tap it, is the whole screen turns white. It restores when tapping again. Auto flash is selectable when flash is raised but you cannot turn it off. Lowering the flash light will allow you to select off, but obviously it won't fire anyway in the lowered position.
Camera X Free
This has compatibility problems due to the screen size/resolution. Some of the icons merge together, are not selectable as touching them causes a picture to be taken. Adverts cover top part of screen and saved shots don't seem to appear in the gallery. I would give this a wide berth for now.
My conclusion, is that the camera's own set of utilities and effects are far better than any of these third party camera apps.
I use HDR Camera+ as it's more customisable than the built in Rich Colours setting. I use Camera Zoom FX for the props and frame overlays etc, all other apps I have tried so far I deleted as they just don't add any real value to the camera's own settings.
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..all other apps I have tried so far I deleted as they just don't add any real value to the camera's own settings.
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Try Procapture's panorama mode.
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My conclusion, is that the camera's own set of utilities and effects are far better than any of these third party camera apps.
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Just out of curiosity ..... have you tried running the app from the Galaxy Camera on an android phone?
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Just out of curiosity ..... have you tried running the app from the Galaxy Camera on an android phone?
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Which app do you mean?
The built in camera App.
I imagine there might be a couple of libs that are needed like when you use JB4.2 camera App, but just wondered if it would run a phone camera.
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The s suggest app seemed to have a few camera apps. Camera 360 seems to have a lot of features. One problem I found though was the hardware zoom button doesn't work in the app and instead changes volume. You have to zoom though the touchscreen in the app
Hi,
I'm trying the recommended apps on my GC.
However, I'd like to have some other Camera features:
- 3D still photo (don't say it's impossible with a one-lens camera, Samsung WB850F smart camera can do it with a similar(or same ?) lens of Galaxy Camera)
- 3D panorama (this is another great feature of Samsung WB850F - captures panorama with 3D feature)
- Action panorama (this is another great feature of Samsung WB850F - captures panorama and a moving object on the still background)
Are there any 3rd party apps which could do these 3 features ?
thx.
mrmrmrmr said:
Hi,
I'm trying the recommended apps on my GC.
However, I'd like to have some other Camera features:
- 3D still photo (don't say it's impossible with a one-lens camera, Samsung WB850F smart camera can do it with a similar(or same ?) lens of Galaxy Camera)
- 3D panorama (this is another great feature of Samsung WB850F - captures panorama with 3D feature)
- Action panorama (this is another great feature of Samsung WB850F - captures panorama and a moving object on the still background)
Are there any 3rd party apps which could do these 3 features ?
thx.
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no ideas ?
I've tried the following apps on Galaxy camera. Some of them are really useful apps. Some of them are not working, crashing.
HD Panorama+
Nice app for panorama photos.
Camera 3D
Manual 3D photo app. There are tons of this kind of 3D photo apps. This one is pretty good.
3D Photo Cam
The description of this app is tempting but it crashed on my Galaxy Camera. HAs anyone tried it successfully ?
FaceinHole
Great app for face in hole scenarios.
PIP Camera
Great PIP scenarios. Really nice.
Twin Me!
Crashed on my Galaxy Camera. But it seems to have uniq features like having 2 times same object in the photo on same background.
Does anyone have any idea why it crashes ?
MotionGraph
Nice one to have only some part of the photo moving.
Why do we have so many apps crashing ? (if they also crash on your GC)
abandoned thread ?
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abandoned thread ?
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I don't believe so, kept alive by yourself, thanks!
I have become frustrated at the amount of camera apps that only allow portrait view in both interface and on taking pictures. I guess this is down to the damn iPhone mentality again!
I have tended to just use what Samsung has provided and use some decent editing software (where necessary)
Another nice camera & gallery app for GC100 :
Snap Camera
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap
mrmrmrmr said:
Another nice camera & gallery app for GC100 :
Snap Camera
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap
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Just took a look and it is very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Can some one please tell me how to focus on my desired location, camera on moto e is disaster, I would like to know is there any app that can change fixed focus to auto focus, is it a hardware problem or a software limitation ?
I really wanna change the camera or please let me know which all apps gives the best clarity for better pics.
Suveen Kumar Chowdary said:
I really wanna change the camera or please let me know which all apps gives the best clarity for better pics.
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Try PicsArt Camera...
Its gives better pic than my Sony's stock camera app.
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But I really wanna know whether t's software issue or a hardware one .
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Try PicsArt Camera...
Its gives better pic than my Sony's stock camera app.
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I am sorry, I am really new to this.
u can also use cymera...
Its a good app for photography...:victory:
Suveen Kumar Chowdary said:
I am sorry, I am really new to this.
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May be both a hardware issue and as well as a software issue. Not sure as Google Camera allows Lens blur but stock Moto camera doesn't .
While Stock Camera App allows panorama, Google Camera doesn't...
So its hard to tell.
Pics art consists of a camera, image editor and online gallery.
Its camera is pretty useful.
Try Camera ZOOM FX...
It is the best 3rd party camera app...:good:
Suveen Kumar Chowdary said:
Can some one please tell me how to focus on my desired location, camera on moto e is disaster, I would like to know is there any app that can change fixed focus to auto focus, is it a hardware problem or a software limitation ?
I really wanna change the camera or please let me know which all apps gives the best clarity for better pics.
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Fixed focus is hardware limitation, auto focus need a camera with lens that can be moved to get the focus, fixed focus have fixed lens
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ktulu84 said:
Fixed focus is hardware limitation, auto focus need a camera with lens that can be moved to get the focus, fixed focus have fixed lens
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DSLR camera pro is a good option, too..
Hit Thanks if i helped.
What apps are you using for photo editing? There seems to be lots of them and was curious to know what everyone is using. I use PicsArt for most of my editing.
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What apps are you using for photo editing? There seems to be lots of them and was curious to know what everyone is using. I use PicsArt for most of my editing.
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My 2 favourites so far are Camera FV-5 and DSLR camera
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What apps are you using for photo editing? There seems to be lots of them and was curious to know what everyone is using. I use PicsArt for most of my editing.
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For editing the best is Aviary in my opinion. Also after loging with adobe account you get all premium stuff
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My 2 favourites so far are Camera FV-5 and DSLR camera
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With the DSLR camera and camera FV-5 app your using. Does it actually make your photos look any better? I was reading the camera forum and they said third party apps would not make your photos look any better. I'll give Aviary a sot. It looks like the default gallery photo editor.
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With the DSLR camera and camera FV-5 app your using. Does it actually make your photos look any better? I was reading the camera forum and they said third party apps would not make your photos look any better. I'll give Aviary a sot. It looks like the default gallery photo editor.
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Its UI like default editor, but it has way more tools. Talking about 3rd party camera apps... FV gives more manual options like exposure, ISO, metering
scaleaton said:
What apps are you using for photo editing? There seems to be lots of them and was curious to know what everyone is using. I use PicsArt for most of my editing.
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perfectly clear, for my the better option for xperia devices
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perfectly clear, for my the better option for xperia devices
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Perfectly clear still lack in manual features FV gives. but yeah, perfectly clear is fine app
I like Aviary been using it for a couple days and seems a lot better then the default editor in gallery
I tried using Camera FV-5 but I cannot seem to adjust the ISO or metering.. Anyone else experience this?
Android Authority did an article on top 16 photo editing apps. Not sure if anyone is interested
http://www.androidauthority.com/photo-editor-apps-for-android-337494/
Has anyone tried the new Pixel 2 modded camera app on the V20? It looks AWESOME! Auto mode is much better now and the photos look much better thanks to the post processing effects. It works great on the V20 however there is no manual mode or wide angle. I also noticed there's less of a lag when taking photos compared to the stock camera app. This could be a game changer... someone should do a comparison video with the V20 + Google Pixel 2 camera app versus a 2017/2018 flagship.
Here's the link (the only version that actually works for the V20):
https://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2017/09/08/hdr/
Thanks to XDA developer B-S-G for the app!
There's already a discussion about this here,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/google-camera-hdr-ported-installed-hdr-t3655205/page21
Wish Arnova's latest versions with portrait mode enabled could work :/ https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/app-collection-camera-modded-t3591177/page33
It'll work, give it some time
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Jonous said:
Wish Arnova's latest versions with portrait mode enabled could work :/ https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/app-collection-camera-modded-t3591177/page33
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It does work,,, crashes sometimes when rendering or wjen you accidentally rotate the screen... But the BSG versions work just fine... Only time it crashed on me was when rendering Burst photos
Which apk are you referring to? I have the H990ds maybe this is also a reason.
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Which apk are you referring to? I have the H990ds maybe this is also a reason.
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Portrait only works if you have a human face on the frame... It wont work on inanimate objects
Both BSG and Arnova apks, only Arnova has a higher likelihood of crashing than BSG in my experience
And my phone is also H990DS
Heres a photo i took, it saves both original and portrait mode
Yup, I've tried both, BSG's and Arnova's version, Arnova's crashes all the time, BSG's works fine, and takes same AMAZING portrait photos!
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Yup, I've tried both, BSG's and Arnova's version, Arnova's crashes all the time, BSG's works fine, and takes same AMAZING portrait photos!
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Portrait only works if you have a human face on the frame... It wont work on inanimate objects
Both BSG and Arnova apks, only Arnova has a higher likelihood of crashing than BSG in my experience
And my phone is also H990DS
Heres a photo i took, it saves both original and portrait mode
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What settings do you guys use? Mine seems to be failing to take HDR+ pictures with pretty much any settings i set... Especially with the recommended ones from the thread
Pixel 2 XL, didn't even check if hdr is on
How do you check it?
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I mean all the settings, not just the model
It's the only thing I changed, everything else is default.
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thirdzcee said:
Portrait only works if you have a human face on the frame... It wont work on inanimate objects
Both BSG and Arnova apks, only Arnova has a higher likelihood of crashing than BSG in my experience
And my phone is also H990DS
Heres a photo i took, it saves both original and portrait mode
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Wow that is the clearest selfie I seen with his phone.
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Pixel 2 XL, didn't even check if hdr is on
How do you check it?
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In the app settings, you have to set the 'Config camera' to something other than 'No HDR+' and adjust the other settings too (but I can't seem to get the mix right with BSG). After you do that and force close the app, you should see when you open the app, at the top of the screen, a new button 'HDR+' set from auto to on and you're good to go, if you got the settings right. It's really a life changer, takes pictures so much better than the stock camera app, but you don't have the manual controls.
I seem to have gotten right a 'recipe' with Pixel 2XL, but I wanna try to get it right with N6P to compare it with the older version of Arnova's which works wonderfully.
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In the app settings, you have to set the 'Config camera' to something other than 'No HDR+' and adjust the other settings too (but I can't seem to get the mix right with BSG). After you do that and force close the app, you should see when you open the app, at the top of the screen, a new button 'HDR+' set from auto to on and you're good to go, if you got the settings right. It's really a life changer, takes pictures so much better than the stock camera app, but you don't have the manual controls.
I seem to have gotten right a 'recipe' with Pixel 2XL, but I wanna try to get it right with N6P to compare it with the older version of Arnova's which works wonderfully.
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What you're talking about is Arnova's version, I'm using BSG's.
There's no setting for config camera, only for model.
And there is hdr+ control when you're shooting (on/off/auto).
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What you're talking about is Arnova's version, I'm using BSG's.
There's no setting for config camera, only for model.
And there is hdr+ control when you're shooting (on/off/auto).
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BSG has a ton more settings than Arnova, so I don't really know what you're using..
BSG 5.1.018.177470874
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thirdzcee said:
Portrait only works if you have a human face on the frame... It wont work on inanimate objects
Both BSG and Arnova apks, only Arnova has a higher likelihood of crashing than BSG in my experience
And my phone is also H990DS
Heres a photo i took, it saves both original and portrait mode
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that's an awesome photo. Which apk are you using? I'm using GCMod5 5.1.018 but I don't see any option for portrait mode.