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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.
apprentice said:
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.
Moto Camera & Gallery
Hi guys, this is a zip to install the up to date Motorola Camera and Gallery.
All work perfectly.
This is the up to date version from play store, and not the present in Moto 2016.
Current version:
- Camera 5.1.13.12
- Gallery 530032
Tested and working in:
- CM13 based
Download:
v2.0
PS:
- Do not forget to backup to prevent possible problems
- To fix FC of gallery just disable the start on boot
Credits:
- Motorola
Created 2016-07-05
Last updated 2016-07-09
Changelog:
v1.0:
- Initial release
v2.0:
- Add files to run on other devices
It works only with CM12/13 or with Resurrection Remix and others too based on Cm?
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It works only with CM12/13 or with Resurrection Remix and others too based on Cm?
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I didn't the test, but should work perfectly! Send me feedback
It works perfect on Resurrection Remix rom 5.6.9. Thank you very much!
Just wondering if anyone knows what changes/updates were made from Camera 5.1.13.12 (which I have on CM13) to Camera 5.1.13.13 ?
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Just wondering if anyone knows what changes/updates were made from Camera 5.1.13.12 (which I have on CM13) to Camera 5.1.13.13 ?
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Sorry, it was a typo
Thx, works so far!
I unfortunately I have a problem, I cannot get rid of the tutorial screen permanently, as he does not accept the click on the screen. The only way to remove it is by using the android back button, but due to this the tutorial will be there on next camera start again =/
Also I cannot switch to front the front facing cam or video mode. But I CAN swipe and change the camera setting menu. I'm on CM 13.
Any Ideas?
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Thx, works so far!
I unfortunately I have a problem, I cannot get rid of the tutorial screen permanently, as he does not accept the click on the screen. The only way to remove it is by using the android back button, but due to this the tutorial will be there on next camera start again =/
Also I cannot switch to front the front facing cam or video mode. But I CAN swipe and change the camera setting menu. I'm on CM 13.
Any Ideas?
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Stock camera only work on default dpi(480)
Change your screen density to 480 or use appsetting(xposed module) to only change it to the camera
Oh, okay I see. Thx very much for the heads up!
I'm having a trouble with the gallery. It hangs up after launch and doesn't show the photos and only the outlines of the albums. Please help.
I miss the speed of sequential photos, the original rom was much faster, can you solve it?
Hello to All,
I've the following issue on my LG G5 :
Kernel 3.18.31
Build NRD90U
Sw version V20d-222-10
Hw version Rev. 1.0
When I open the app LG Camera and i try to switch from normal rear camera to winde angle rear camera...the app crash...for restore the app i must delete app camera data but if I retry to switch (normal to wide camera) the app yest crash So, i see to other probelm that is when i try to switch to front camera...the camera not switch and I see a preview like normal front camera but with a high noise disorder (like many colored squares of different coulors around all preview image).
Please could someone help me ? Can I reinstall the LG Camera ? If Yes...how please ?
Many thanks in advantage !
I have exectly the same problem
Hi
I cant belive - I have exectly the same problem. Did you managed to solve the issue?
Hello XDAers,
I'm on Lineage OS 14.1 with the GCam installed. It works well except for when I zoom to take a picture (or even the portrait mode on the rear camera) the image after clicking is shifted to the right. I'm attaching examples below.
The first picture is a screenshot of what I'm actually focussing on. The second pic is the actually picture clicked. As you can see it always shifts to the right!
This happens with the LOS stock cam and all versions of GCams when I zoom. Portrait mode (which is 1.5x zoomed by default) also has the same problem!
Any help will be appreciated!
Known bug
Is it a bug in LOS or in the device itself? I bought it as an X829.
It would be great if you can share what this bug is called and any links describing it
It's a bug with Nougat and this device (camera blob problem). It's only digital zoom anyways, so nobody really cares.
True. My only gripe with it is the problem caused in the portrait mode (GCam). Otherwise doesn't bother me so much.
Thanks!
The only way to have correct zoom is by using pic size of 16:9.
hope some one else have a batter solution with the size of 4:3 so we can enjoy the full power of the camera.
I have the same problem but left-shifted and only on Messenger camera. In GCam i haven't this problem .
Thanks @ali7_has !
That's pretty unusual that you have a problem only with the messenger cam.
I haven't this problem on stock ROM or other based stock but I have this in Nougat and Oreo ROMs ( i tested 2 roms Nougat and one Oreo ROM). I have this only in Messenger cam, in GCam or preinstalled cam iI have no issue
thanks to @prsapphire the zoom is working correctly even for 4:3.
fist I installed his EUI 6.0 from this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/development/rom-eui-6-0-0617t-prerc-port-x850-t3739612
than I clean install AICP oreo and now the zoom is working correctly.
I think his modem firmware is the solution for our zoom problem.
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thanks to @prsapphire the zoom is working correctly even for 4:3.
fist I installed his EUI 6.0 from this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-max-2/development/rom-eui-6-0-0617t-prerc-port-x850-t3739612
than I clean install AICP oreo and now the zoom is working correctly.
I think his modem firmware is the solution for our zoom problem.
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Are you sure? That didn't solve it for me. Still right shifted in 4:3 ratios.
EDIT: Just installed latest Pixel Experience and low and behold, zooming works correctly. However I think this might be to do with the fact it's now using the open source Camera HAL?
Heyyo, use Camu from the Play Store. It's the only camera app without that issue... Not sure why tbh.
As for Oreo ROMS? If they use the new Open Source Camera HAL? They won't have the zoom issue. It's a known bug with the camera shim used in Nougat and early Oreo ROMs.
Hello,
I have an oneplus x onyx running androi oreo 8.1 the yumemitchi rom. Can I use portrait mode in my phone because the Google camera or the Camera NX does not work in ARM or 32 bit. Can anyone help?
Demo Portrait/Blur App using DeeplabV3+
Stalphaghost said:
Hello,
I have an oneplus x onyx running androi oreo 8.1 the yumemitchi rom. Can I use portrait mode in my phone because the Google camera or the Camera NX does not work in ARM or 32 bit. Can anyone help?
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-:As google open Sourced Its Deeplab v3+ implementation, I have created a demo app for Image Segmentation using it . Blur is done to most of the background although not as accurate as Pixel's and certainly not as fast It is a start for other experienced devs to Make such app.It leverages Quality for time restricting image to 500px for a result within a minute( 1000px version took about 2 min and 1500px version took too long about 4-5 min) .If you want to check it you can copy this Linkin your browser crying:can't insert proper link: tiny.cc/CameraBlur
How to increase image size