somebody knows the app CAMERA ZOOM FX and can describe me his experiences?
the shutter time of stock camera app is very slow and so unsuitable for me to make snapshots of moving objects.
the sluggishness of the camera IMHO isn't a HW-problem, i think the SW is the reason. various camera apps and also CM7 show a faster camera.
CAMERA ZOOM FX gets good reviews and i now i hope there is somebody who can give me short answers to my questions.
- what about the shutter time in comparison to stock camera app?
- is it possible to deactivate the sounds (shutter and focus)?
- what about quality of photos and videorecords? is HD-recording laggy?
i look forward to your feedbacks an perhaps points to alternative apps.
merry x-mas and happy new year to all of yours and your families
n.m.
notmatched said:
- what about the shutter time in comparison to stock camera app?
- is it possible to deactivate the sounds (shutter and focus)?
- what about quality of photos and videorecords? is HD-recording laggy?
i look forward to your feedbacks an perhaps points to alternative apps.
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- didnt measure it but never had a problem so i guess it's about the same with stock application
- yes it is possible, search better in the settings menus
- Camerazoom FX does not record videos.
morx said:
- yes it is possible, search better in the settings menus
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cause i have it not installed, i cannot search within the settings, but ...
Camerazoom FX does not record videos.
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therefore it's not a really alternative for me.
thanks for your help.
notmatched said:
therefore it's not a really alternative for me.
thanks for your help.
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Even if there is an app which can record video...let me know
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Two questions:
1. Is there a way to get the camera lens to not auto focus constantly?
2. What is a decent alternative to the stock Google camera app? I'm mainly looking for the ability to pause video recording.
toledodj said:
Two questions:
1. Is there a way to get the camera lens to not auto focus constantly?
2. What is a decent alternative to the stock Google camera app? I'm mainly looking for the ability to pause video recording.
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1. Camera>settings gear>advanced>manual exposure
2. Sorry, I can't help. I use Google's.
Evolution_Freak said:
1. Camera>settings gear>advanced>manual exposure
2. Sorry, I can't help. I use Google's.
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Thanks for the help ☺. I saw the manual exposure setting but had no clue what it does.
toledodj said:
Two questions:
1. Is there a way to get the camera lens to not auto focus constantly?
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Unfortunately no (or not yet in 5.1) at least with the stock Google Camera.
toledodj said:
2. What is a decent alternative to the stock Google camera app? I'm mainly looking for the ability to pause video recording.
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You can try Cinema FV-5
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1. Camera>settings gear>advanced>manual exposure
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This is incorrect. Manual exposure has noting to do with the camera refocusing all the time.
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Unfortunately no (or not yet in 5.1) at least with the stock Google Camera.
You can try Cinema FV-5
This is incorrect. Manual exposure has noting to do with the camera refocusing all the time.
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I apologize for the misinformation. I was under the assumption that this was a way to better control the focus and I have been part of other discussions where this was deemed a sort of workaround for the refocusing issue. I agree that it is not a 100% solution, but it does seem to help somewhat. The user clicks on the desired area of focus, via the viewfinder and the camera then focuses on that specific area.
I don't use the camera excessively so I'm not the expert advice provider here. I just wanted the OP to try this and see if it helped in his camera use. I should have been more specific. Thanks again.
Manual Camera is a good alternative camera app to use.
For whatever reason the flash does not work correctly with manual camera. I had to go back to google camera.
Guys can anyone have app which shot portrait mode? Also suggest the best version of google camera too. Thanks
use selective focus in the stock camera.. if used properly it works great
taus90 said:
use selective focus in the stock camera.. if used properly it works great
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It doesnt have effect on above 5 ft distance shots, i guess.
Hi
Will Huawei fix the overexposed soft image quality of the selfie camera on this phone.
I am still on 8.1.0.103 and wondering if its been fixed in one of the newer updates as it is really disappointing
Not sure they think it's broken, it was obviously designed to do this on purpose. I know a lot of people that use beauty mode. It is rather annoying though as it can't be disabled for those that don't want to be enhanced to Ken doll like proportions lol
If you hit the photo mode rather than the default portrait mode for front camera it does help a bit. Definitely better than portrait mode. I do hope that a future update will add more control over the processing, but I won't bank on it.
I've tried many different camera apps, and the overexposure and softening occur as soon as the camera detects a face. Haven't been able to find a solution yet.
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I've tried many different camera apps, and the overexposure and softening occur as soon as the camera detects a face. Haven't been able to find a solution yet.
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im 99% sure it can be disabled with root - its got to be a setting that detects faces.
we;d need someone to go through the source (if they ever release it)
once i root my p20 ill stalk around to try and find a property.
Sorry, i dont have phone yet. But, if you use some other camera application, will it be the same problem?
Its definitely a setting built into the kernel/source code because using another camera app will not override the setting. It only focuses on the subject (face) and blurs out the background which should not be the case
I have rooted P20 pro, and there is a ton of properties and definitions xml files for different modes and effects in odm/camera folder. For example there is something called "casiobeauty" among others But, to mess with those parameters someone has to have knowledge. So, i guess effects can be modified, if there ever will be someone of knowledge and will to do it
You all may want to install CameraMX from PlayStore.
It gives out high resolution and high qualoty images. Selfies taken by it are noticeably sharper than the p20 pro stock camera. Also, there is a slider to adjust exposure for the front cam (something that is missing from the stock). In addition, the app also supports HDR for the selfie cam as well.
You can give it a try...
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Will Huawei fix the overexposed soft image quality of the selfie camera on this phone.
I am still on 8.1.0.103 and wondering if its been fixed in one of the newer updates as it is really disappointing
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it was fixed in .120
Kusznier said:
it was fixed in .120
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What region? I am currently using the .120 for C636 but there is still the annoying overexposure and lack of details esp in groufies
You all might want to use the CameraMX app... I use it on all my selfies now. Ive compared it with the stock front cam and it's way way way better. See for yourself...
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You all might want to use the CameraMX app... I use it on all my selfies now. Ive compared it with the stock front cam and it's way way way better. See for yourself...
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very cheap quality sorry bro!
I hope overexpo fixed in next update!
Kusznier said:
it was fixed in .120
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It's better in 120 but definitely not fixed.
kabirjedi said:
very cheap quality sorry bro!
I hope overexpo fixed in next update!
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Uploaded the wrong photos the last time sorry..
For the photos below, the washed out one is taken with the front camera native app. The better one is with cameraMX app.
Note: No editing done, same lighting condition, almost the same hand position, same angle.
It is very evident that the native camera app is washed out/overexposed.
Well, the CameraMX photo isnt perfect but for me, it is 80% better than the stock camera.
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Uploaded the wrong photos the last time sorry..
For the photos below, the washed out one is taken with the front camera native app. The better one is with cameraMX app.
Note: No editing done, same lighting condition, almost the same hand position, same angle.
It is very evident that the native camera app is washed out/overexposed.
Well, the CameraMX photo isnt perfect but for me, it is 80% better than the stock camera.
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Hi - Is everyone certain this is a SW issue? I don't know a ton about cameras but is it possible there are defective front facing cameras on a bunch of these devices?
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Hi - Is everyone certain this is a SW issue? I don't know a ton about cameras but is it possible there are defective front facing cameras on a bunch of these devices?
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Hi, I'm pretty much sure it's a software issue as the original photo can look so much better when you edit it. And, you can also use other camera apps
There is a workaround on the overexposed p20 front camera images using the Google Photos Editor App
(I've read it from another XDA thread).
The results are stunning! It's almost as if the photos were taken using an actual Google Pixel front camera! (In my opinion)
I suppose the image enhancement algorithm for the Google Photos app is similar to the image post-processing of Google Pixel phones.
Note: Google Photos is commonly preinstalled along with Gmail, Hangouts, GMaps.
Step 1 - Snap a selfie using the native app
Step 2 - Preview the photo and click the (...) at the bottom right
Step 3 - Click Advanced Edit ---> Select Google Photos
Step 4 - Select the second icon next to the filters menu.
You will find 3 sliders (Light, Color, and Pop)
Step 5 - Slide Pop all the way up, as well as Color.
You may tweak the settings more for Color and Light too!
(There are more options when you expand it)
Step 6 - Click Save.
Find sample photos below:
Just got a P20 Pro and this is seriously my biggest hate with this phone! The rest is great (except my google pay not working) but the front camera makes me look like a ghost on any image!
I'm on update 128 and the front camera still overexposed.
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I'm on update 128 and the front camera still overexposed.
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Yes, I second that.
Guys there's this bacon camera which allows to shoot manually on our devices.
I'm attaching a few samples.
Though it's kinda a hit and miss but.. a manual control definitely helps in photography, esp at night.
Requires no root and works without camera 2 api.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fgnm.baconcamera
I previously had a Zenfone 2 laser. Should say that I'm impressed
lanisshrup said:
Guys there's this bacon camera which allows to shoot manually on our devices.
I'm attaching a few samples.
Though it's kinda a hit and miss but.. a manual control definitely helps in photography, esp at night.
Requires no root and works without camera 2 api.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fgnm.baconcamera
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Where is that long exposure option in becon cam i didnt find it
Sidd_23 said:
Where is that long exposure option in becon cam i didnt find it
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If you have camera 2 api enabled , you won't find it.
Use open camera instead
lanisshrup said:
If you have camera 2 api enabled , you won't find it.
Use open camera instead
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How to use long exposure in open cam??
Sidd_23 said:
How to use long exposure in open cam??
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Find manual mode in menu, there are options for manual exposures using iso and shutter