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At the current moment, there is no way to utilize the camera to its full extent. the autofocus sucks worse than a hungry hooker. There is a physical hardware capability to have manual focus. Unfortunately its hard/impossible to access this through the app development process. the drivers just arent groovy. there have been phones with this feature in the stock camera but they were not nexuses. we desperately need the ability to have manual focus in out camera apps
maybe u should try a "real" camera if you wanna use manual focus....
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the drivers just arent groovy.
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Yeah, man, not like back at Woodstock, man. Peace and love, man. Pass the herb.
This isn't a major issue.
This isn't an issue, it's a phone not a camera. Please don't post the same subject in multiple threads as you have a question thread about this already open so use that one.
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Here it is camera 2.0 ported for 5.0.2... This took a lot of work, months of work to figure this out. Theoretically this should work on any 20.7 megapixel Xperia device running 5.0.2... Enjoy it... My Rom Is coming people... I've been very busy with school.
Flash in recovery
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Here it is camera 2.0 ported for 5.0.2... This took a lot of work, months of work to figure this out. Theoretically this should work on any 20.7 megapixel Xperia device running 5.0.2... Enjoy it... My Rom Is coming people... I've been very busy with school.
Flash in recovery
https://mega.nz/#!nE8ihK7b!9vk_AY7tnZ7Q80htdQhd-89PoqphOfUgYX--ajiZGZI
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Are you using Internet Explorer Bro ?
Kidding...
BTW , it's already available in forum, Search a bit.
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Are you using Internet Explorer Bro ?
Kidding...
BTW , it's already available in forum, Search a bit.
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I'm using my phone... And are you sure this has been available for 5.0.2? I know it's been available for 5.1.1 Lollipop for some time now...Because I'm pretty sure as of a month ago (that's around the last time I searched this topic) it wasn't working on 5.0.2 because people were getting Force Close errors on all the Camera 2.0 ports.. A couple of the devs even said 5.0.2 was impossible with this... but if you know of a recent 5.0.2 port that I don't know about, let me know.. It's not that I doubt you, I'd just like to see it for myself since I sunk a lot of time into getting this to work for our Lollipop version...Thanks!
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The Z3v is different from the rest of the Xperia line, and I've tried the port that was given out on the cross device board and it really does no one any good when you can't even open the camera anymore.
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telling a devloper to use the search button... you should know what your talking about before you post.
This is the only way to get camera 2.0 on the z3v. Or use the other ports and watch your camera not work anymore and force close.
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The Z3v is different from the rest of the Xperia line, and I've tried the port that was given out on the cross device board and it really does no one any good when you can't even open the camera anymore.
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Your other thread got Greg Bradlied
BladeRunner said:
Your other thread got Greg Bradlied
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Welp, at least the thread served it's original purpose.
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Your other thread got Greg Bradlied
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Where can I find a list of improvements that will be had specifically to the z3V over the original camera software?
Also, can you please tell us what is different than the other downloadable installation file that's floating around here? They have the same timestamp and are the same size. I'm not doubting, just trying to understand.
Mr. Bradley, please, for the love of God, don't lock this thread down too.
AddictedToGlass said:
Where can I find a list of improvements that will be had specifically to the z3V over the original camera software?
Also, can you please tell us what is different than the other downloadable installation file that's floating around here? They have the same timestamp and are the same size. I'm not doubting, just trying to understand.
Mr. Bradley, please, for the love of God, don't lock this thread down too.
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There are no list of improvements specific to our device model, this is just the updated Sony camera app(s) ported from the Z5 to work on our devices. I wasn't aware there was another flashable camera port for the Z3v floating around here... Please link me to it. I assure you, you have nothing to risk by flashing this and that I am the original developer of this port... No one else by my knowledge should be circulating this file around for the Z3V or 5.0.2 in general. I'm making a flashable zip as we speak to revert back to the orginal camera should you not like the Camera 2.0's interface... I'm also working on an updated version of this port that will provide some camera improvements. When I'm done with both zips they will be posted in the OP along with some cleanup and screenshots. Thank you for your questions, it's great to ask questions... that's how we learn.. And its always good to know as much as possible before flashing anything to our phones. Should you have any more questions feel free to ask and I hope you enjoy the MOD.
Nope, not the same. When Mega DLs I end up with two of everything. Previous download zips were moved to my card and is the z5 2.0 at 10.5mb.
Will try this later and look for differences.
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Nope, not the same. When Mega DLs I end up with two of everything. Previous download zips were moved to my card and is the z5 2.0 at 10.5mb.
Will try this later and look for differences.
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Would you mind linking me to this other zip you're referring to? Thank you ��
EDIT: Nevermind I can tell by the size of the file you must be referring to one of the other Camera 2.0 ports here on XDA. You can try flashing those at your own risk if you'd like, but I'd kindly like to warn you ahead of time, those do not work on Lollipop 5.0.2... The reason my port is larger in file size is because the framework ported from 5.1.1 as well as permission files to run Camera 2.0 are included. It is worth noting however, you can flash any other Camera 2.0 port AFTER flashing mine and they'll work since mine installs the correct framework and permissions that are necessary.
Zach,
Thanks for putting this together. I've installed it on rooted 5.02 and it's running well. Note that a couple boots were required after TWRP install and the user will get an overheat if trying to use the camera immediately but after the phone acclimates it is just fine.
I had downloaded the z5 zip not understanding that the z3V was the only one not on the list. I actually almost installed it until I read that it could brick the phone.
The UI seems a bit fiddly but I guess each has it's learning curve. I took random dim indoor shots, including some macros, before and after in the sensors native 4:3 aspect ratio at 20.7MP usingthe original and your ported 2.0, but using Camera FV-5. I didn't tripod the phone or run any real range, just point & shoot of 28 shots all the same objects from the same spot.
So far I have not noticed a significant difference and when the photos are zoomed in on they show the same muddled look from what appears to be the same overcorrective software (I'm sure Sony didn't change that). I've read that the z5 camera hardware is identical to the z3V.
I'll put her on a tripod this weekend and do some real testing.
The original camera zip will make flipping back and forth easier for comparison testing.
Thanks for making this happen!
Thank you so very much for your time and effort to get this working for our device
So how many of us have actually installed this ROM? Is it worth ditching the setup we have right now? I mean I don't really know how this could provide better performance if Sony hasn't updated any soft for our phones camera. I could understand manual modes might provide greater ability to change fine settings, but point and shoot quality and overall use ability is was I am concerned about.
First off, it's not a ROM, it's technically just a mod. Secondly, Sony supposedly did update the software, and because the camera hardware in our z3V phones are identical to those of the z5 which was released with this updated software, it will do the same thing and be perfectly installable without having to port it. -And it is, on nearly every single z model but ours because the z3V is a Verizon Sony step child.
The UI is MOSTLY what's new and improved, but lower light shots do seem to be rendered better by the software. The ISO limits haven't changed and I doubt that Sony did something to alter their interpolation software, but something does seem different.
Until I can easily switch back and forth without having to flash to an entire restore that's 12Gb (in other words, simply flash back to the original camera as a zip), I'm not going to bother with tripod testing. Once I can do that, I will take shots with a tripod in varying light using the old and new camera zips and examine the shots and exif data. It could simply be that in manual mode the software defaults to better settings. I'm guessing that it's the default values values in lower light situations that have been changed, if anything.
At first I didn't like the user interface just because I wasn't used to it. But now I find I'm actually using it more than I used the old one (I normally use FV-5). It is a one handed, portrait friendly UI.
I highly recommend this mod. Simply make a backup and install it. You can always revert back to the old one via your backup or you could wait for zachariahpope to release the original as an installable zip.
I found I minor bug. The front camera wants to stay on manual. If you switch to superior auto, the camera closes.
JediDru said:
I found I minor bug. The front camera wants to stay on manual. If you switch to superior auto, the camera closes.
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Yup. Sure does.
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Welp, at least the thread served it's original purpose.
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Yup. Sure does.
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Strange. Mine doesn't crash when switching to superior auto with the front camera.
Edit: It does if I try to switch while using the front camera. If I switch to Superior Auto for the rear camera and then switch to front camera it is fine.
Guys, I just tried Snap Camera, and i found out that the video recording is really brighter when recording on Snap Camera compared to Sony's Stock Application. ALSO,on Snap Camera, i can tap on screen to change focus while recording video, which is something that I am not allowed to do when I use Stock App.
This means that our device(z3 compact) IS CAPABLE of using Touch to Focus while video recording. Is there any way to activate/enable/make use of this feature on Sony's Stock Application?!
Thanks in advance.
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Guys, I just tried Snap Camera, and i found out that the video recording is really brighter when recording on Snap Camera compared to Sony's Stock Application. ALSO,on Snap Camera, i can tap on screen to change focus while recording video, which is something that I am not allowed to do when I use Stock App.
This means that our device(z3 compact) IS CAPABLE of using Touch to Focus while video recording. Is there any way to activate/enable/make use of this feature on Sony's Stock Application?!
Thanks in advance.
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Yes of course !
Decompile the stock camera app and code it in yourself.
100% serious answer: judging from your question, no.
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Yes of course !
Decompile the stock camera app and code it in yourself.
100% serious answer: judging from your question, no.
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seriously that's a shame...Even my old S4 mini could do it, why doesn't Sony want to do so....
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Yes of course !
Decompile the stock camera app and code it in yourself.
100% serious answer: judging from your question, no.
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Is it possible for developers @mkdmc to do something like this? I mean, since they're making mods, they might know how to tweak the stock app camera to achieve it!
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Is it possible for developers @mkdmc to do something like this? I mean, since they're making mods, they might know how to tweak the stock app camera to achieve it!
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Like I said... It'll be faster if you code it yourself. I know everyone here can do that since it's XDA- ""developers"" after all.
Whether he wants to mod it or not is a different question, better to ask him yourself.
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Like I said... It'll be faster if you code it yourself. I know everyone here can do that since it's XDA- ""developers"" after all.
Whether he wants to mod it or not is a different question, better to ask him yourself.
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I have no idea of coding...I wouldn't even create a thread if I knew how to man.
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I have no idea of coding...I wouldn't even create a thread if I knew how to man.
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Yeah I was joking around, you should ask him
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Yeah I was joking around, you should ask him
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Thought you made a typo ( can - instead of can't) and that's why I didn't catch it. Message sent. Hope he replies!
The question is: Is there a high request of this feature or not? I myself don't have a problem not having that focus, as for real recordings, I better use my "real" camera / camcorder instead of the phone.
@kwstas 13
Thanks for your suggestions. I'll add it to cyberian road map
Hi, I got this phone today. I wondered if there was any method available to root the phone and install a custom recovery. I googled and couldn't find any. So if someone comes up with a method please inform via this thread.
Thanks
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Hi, I got this phone today. I wondered if there was any method available to root the phone and install a custom recovery. I googled and couldn't find any. So if someone comes up with a method please inform via this thread.
Thanks
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Am waiting too...
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Hi, I got this phone today. I wondered if there was any method available to root the phone and install a custom recovery. I googled and couldn't find any. So if someone comes up with a method please inform via this thread.
Thanks
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@GeneticEnginer might have something for you.
hellboy180699 said:
Hi, I got this phone today. I wondered if there was any method available to root the phone and install a custom recovery. I googled and couldn't find any. So if someone comes up with a method please inform via this thread.
Thanks
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Still waiting...
@GeneticEnginer says he has a build ready. He is testing it. He might come up with a guide to root and install TWRP soon.
Cheers to GeneticEngineer. I am waiting for root as well. I need to edit build.prop to enable camera2 and delete the locksettings.db file for pinless fingerprint experience.
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Cheers to GeneticEngineer. I am waiting for root as well. I need to edit build.prop to enable camera2 and delete the locksettings.db file for pinless fingerprint experience.
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what do you mean by "enable camera2" ? i am planning to buy mobile but get confused between G5S PLUS and XIAOMI A1.
any guide ??
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what do you mean by "enable camera2" ? i am planning to buy mobile but get confused between G5S PLUS and XIAOMI A1.
any guide ??
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i m also confused with g5s plus and a1... moto development gonna affect due to a1
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i m also confused with g5s plus and a1... moto development gonna affect due to a1
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yes we need development in G5S plus, because it have nice camera and Gestures, we need to tweek camera so we can get better quality image than A1,
i have seen so many reviews all are saying that mi a1 have nice image quality, but may be because they are fan of MI, i am also fan of MI but now moto is providing competition. lets see what will happen, my mind will with MOTO where as my heart will go with MI :fingers-crossed:
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what do you mean by "enable camera2" ? i am planning to buy mobile but get confused between G5S PLUS and XIAOMI A1.
any guide ??
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The current ROM in Moto G5S+ does not seem to have the ability to shoot images in RAW format. Only JPEG is available right now. Hopefully, Camera2 API can be enabled via build.prop to enable RAW image capture.
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The current ROM in Moto G5S+ does not seem to have the ability to shoot images in RAW format. Only JPEG is available right now. Hopefully, Camera2 API can be enabled via build.prop to enable RAW image capture.
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okay from where do you come to know ? raw images ? what all can i do with raw images ?
i have not heard about this raw image, please tell more about this or provide me a link.
and what about mi A1 or mi 5x ? can it capture raw images ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...nofficial-twrp-3-1-1-0-moto-g5s-plus-t3669700
Check here.
ashish_zarekar said:
okay from where do you come to know ? raw images ? what all can i do with raw images ?
i have not heard about this raw image, please tell more about this or provide me a link.
and what about mi A1 or mi 5x ? can it capture raw images ?
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It is very hard to explain RAW images. A professional photographer will be able to explain better.
In short, a RAW image is somewhat like the negatives of old. It contains the exact data that the sensor captures. It will look bland if you look at it before processing. It is very large in size and needs further processing before being converted to JPEG or PNG. Although every camera (including professional ones) contain an image processor in it, professional photographers prefer to shoot in RAW and use Adobe Lightroom to do the processing on a computer to get the final JPEG or PNG image. Obviously, an Adobe product running on a computer is way more powerful than an image processor in a camera or a phone. Therefore all professional cameras have RAW shooting ability.
Since Marshmallow, Google introduced Camera2 API that allows you to shoot RAW images for manual processing. However, many manufacturers disable the feature.
Not sure about those other phones you mention having the ability to shot RAW. Maybe ask around in related forums. Be careful though, some cameras simply do not have the sensor to shoot RAW (Sony phones for example) even after rooting and editing the build.prop .Their image processor is hard linked to the sensor and the RAW data simply does not leave the camera unit in order to be captured by Camera2 API.
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WOW. That was quick. I suppose posting just for saying thanks is not allowed, but great job :good:.
I do have a question though, not sure where to ask. My unit has an option to unlock bootloader in developer options. I have never visited moto bootloader unlock website. Does this mean they are allowing rooting without voiding the warranty or did I receive a second-hand unit?
Edit: NVM it is still locked. That is a dummy option until you get the unlock code. Wish there was a way to root this phone without bootloader unlocking like the Xperia Z2.
I do have a question though, not sure where to ask. My unit has an option to unlock bootloader in developer options. I have never visited moto bootloader unlock website. Does this mean they are allowing rooting without voiding the warranty or did I receive a second-hand unit?
I took it to a service centre and they said that warranty is active on the device as shown in their system, although I did not tell them about the bootloader unlock thing.
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My device haven’t arrived yet but I have last years G4+ I also have the same option on it. It does not mean you have a void warranty or that you got a second hand phone. You have to check it along with usb debugging and stuff to actually unlock the bootloader. Extra precautions because unlocking the bootloader erases all your data from the phone and void your warranty(so they say).
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Hi, I got this phone today. I wondered if there was any method available to root the phone and install a custom recovery. I googled and couldn't find any. So if someone comes up with a method please inform via this thread.
Thanks
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There is a TWRP recovery available. And you can root using either of Magisk and SuperSU. LINK
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okay from where do you come to know ? raw images ? what all can i do with raw images ?
i have not heard about this raw image, please tell more about this or provide me a link.
and what about mi A1 or mi 5x ? can it capture raw images ?
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I just found out that G5S+ has camera2 API enabled by default. I installed camera FV-5 on my Moto G5S+ and it allows shooting RAW images. The RAW images are beautiful in details, better than my Sony Xperia Z2's camera.
The stock camera does some artificial edge enhancement stuff which makes the images look sharp but less detailed. The RAW images retain both the sharpness and details, although as always with RAW images, they are not great on colour, which you can always process in Lightroom.
Therefore I recommend anyone looking for a great camera phone to buy Moto G5s+. Be warned though, its low light abilities are not great due to a higher aperture. Moto G5+ is the best in that regard.
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I just found out that G5S+ has camera2 API enabled by default. I installed camera FV-5 on my Moto G5S+ and it allows shooting RAW images. The RAW images are beautiful in details, better than my Sony Xperia Z2's camera.
The stock camera does some artificial edge enhancement stuff which makes the images look sharp but less detailed. The RAW images retain both the sharpness and details, although as always with RAW images, they are not great on colour, which you can always process in Lightroom.
Therefore I recommend anyone looking for a great camera phone to buy Moto G5s+. Be warned though, its low light abilities are not great due to a higher aperture. Moto G5+ is the best in that regard.
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wow !
so we have a photographer for testing our G5S camera :laugh: ,
i also want to click good photos so please guide me how to do that with G5s plus, i am totally new, so need detail information ! and it is similar that you have to teach small boy 1 to 10 :angel:
i wish ,you will guide me.
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wow !
so we have a photographer for testing our G5S camera :laugh: ,
i also want to click good photos so please guide me how to do that with G5s plus, i am totally new, so need detail information ! and it is similar that you have to teach small boy 1 to 10 :angel:
i wish ,you will guide me.
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+1 @sbcontt
ashish_zarekar said:
wow !
so we have a photographer for testing our G5S camera :laugh: ,
i also want to click good photos so please guide me how to do that with G5s plus, i am totally new, so need detail information ! and it is similar that you have to teach small boy 1 to 10 :angel:
i wish ,you will guide me.
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I am not really a proper photographer, just happen to have several photographer friends
I need to create a video tutorial. That is the only way to teach a novice without getting into all the terminology confusion and difficulty trying to describe effects like bokeh that are better shown than described. However, I will ask my friends whether such a video is already available on the internet first.
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I am not really a proper photographer, just happen to have several photographer friends
I need to create a video tutorial. That is the only way to teach a novice without getting into all the terminology confusion and difficulty trying to describe effects like bokeh that are better shown than described. However, I will ask my friends whether such a video is already available on the internet first.
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yes sure, or else you can be a good youtube blogger :good: and please mention him that video should be for begainner :laugh:
Hi. I am interested in getting this phone.. But most of the camera tests I see online, the images are too dark. Also, strangely, although images are generally underexposed, they still somehow manage to blow out highlights sometimes.
I am very impressed with the camera quality apart from the issues stated above, but surely they are software issues and can be fixed with a patch or alternative camera app?
Thanks
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Hi. I am interested in getting this phone.. But most of the camera tests I see online, the images are too dark. Also, strangely, although images are generally underexposed, they still somehow manage to blow out highlights sometimes.
I am very impressed with the camera quality apart from the issues stated above, but surely they are software issues and can be fixed with a patch or alternative camera app?
Thanks
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Everything can be fixed and by far improved using the GCam. Search the thread for examples.
Thanks
I saw some pictures but they didn't seem hugely better to me.
Plus most apps need a root to install?
I wouldnt wan't to buy a phone and risk installing an app and then can't send it back if I'm not happy.
Do you know a link for some good picture and video samples?
Thanks
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Thanks
I saw some pictures but they didn't seem hugely better to me.
Plus most apps need a root to install?
I wouldnt wan't to buy a phone and risk installing an app and then can't send it back if I'm not happy.
Do you know a link for some good picture and video samples?
Thanks
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Nice images thanks.
There was one where the Stock camera was better I think.
But all the others the Gcam looked quite a lot better.
And does the Gcam also give better video recording?
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Please sir, any word on the video with gcam?
I am very tempted to get this phone.