Hey guys, anyone pre-ordered the Z1s? When will you get it? Will you be able to do a port the camera? If not can you provide the devs with the flashable file from your phone?
Can't wait for someone to port this camera app as it seems umbelivably good!
marcyff2 said:
Hey guys, anyone pre-ordered the Z1s? When will you get it? Will you be able to do a port the camera? If not can you provide the devs with the flashable file from your phone?
Can't wait for someone to port this camera app as it seems umbelivably good!
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My long-anticipated Z1s arrived yesterday and I'm still learning where the various camera menus and functions are. My previous phone was an HTC Sensation which has a camera that set a pretty high bar. I breed seahorses, so my use case is a really demanding one!! Low light through glass and water shots of microscopic moving targets (brine shrimp and seahorse fry) pre-dawn courtship rituals... I have really high hopes for this phone!! The motion tracking does surprisingly well, and compared to the HTC, the images are slightly softer, less gritty/noisy, but do seem to lack some of the sharpness and contrast of the Sensation (which was all or nothing when it came to autofocus). Still need to master the settings and preferences and adjust lighting, and get up the courage to actually dunk it INTO the tank!!
I'm not the one to ask about porting the app, but I'd be happy to answer questions about it and experiment for anyone who may be on the fence about buying one.
This sample is from a shot taken through glass.
An apk has been posted in the apps section
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This is a VIDEO tutorial to describe to users how to replace your Vibrant camera with an i9000 one including Front Facing Camera. Thank you to to all the support this community offers.
This video is in my opinion the easiest way currently available to perform the MOD. I went with what I felt was the most direct path and tried to focus on simplistic steps. Thank you for watching and good luck!
This video and tutorial is in development because IMO that's what it is.
Also MODS feel free to move this anywhere you like or remove if something seems unsuitable. DEVS, you may use this video in any FAQs and I give whomever want's permission to embed this video. If possible try to credit my username or youtube name if using the clips as well as my donate link.
Thanks!
I DO RECOMMEND TO WATCH THE ENTIRE PROCESS BEFORE MODIFYING YOUR DEVICE.
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Adhere to any DISCLAIMERS. Be sure to to check out the links below to buy this camera from me with quick USA shipping or to have me service your Vibrant with this mod at an affordable price.
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Thanks to (orells) for the hints on removing the paint on the backside of the lcd glass to expose the visible path.
Awesome video..looks easy ...
Dude you make look so easy thanks man!!!
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Excellent work, i'm adding it to the thread now.
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This is great!!
Great Video. I will, one day do this to mine, even though I won't use it.
I love it! Wasn't wanting to perform the mod until I saw the video... thanks a ton!
This video is well done, I have installed about a dozen of these and this video shows the method VERY WELL. Additionally, the verbal dialogue is well paced and easy to follow............. My hat's off to you !!!
One thing, The "Clean the hole process" is actually the most important Part. Otherwise, you will get a unclear or blurring result from the glass not being perfectly clear.
What I do is use a bent dental pick to go around the hole on the outside edge (essentially to scribe a break line) then use the goo-gone or equal to begin cleaning. Then, where you are using a flat-head screw diver.... I am using round toothpicks, as you get it cleaner (I use about 6 typically per process) begin by using the tip, then cut the tip off to have a blunt round shaft, and then use that to remove the glue and black paint. Keep repeating this process until it is clear. After that, use a bit of the cotton off a q-tip with Windex (or equal) and shove into the hole and do the circular motion. After a couple of times, I finish off with Alcohol and then polish with dry cotton on a toothpick (fits better) Then finally, check with a flashlight and make sure it is crystal clear.
Great Vid. I just picked up a Vibrant on im gonna be doing this mod ASAP!
Awsome video, this makes me want to install the camera I have been sitting on for the past 4 months. So does the ROM you are using take care of the banding issues? Most important part
Video tutorial is simple just ensuring the hole is cleaned correctly .... been using macnut r 14 which I believe is already modified for front facing camera just have to install.....
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Anyone know where to get the camera for this mod? I can't seem to find a seller that is in the United States. Thanks for the help!
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Anyone know where to get the camera for this mod? I can't seem to find a seller that is in the United States. Thanks for the help!
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Sorry I made it a little easier to see but it was in the first post. You can buy them in single quantities from my website with quick US shipping here!
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=100
Is there a camera apk to install after this or does the ROM need to be developed to support the front facing camera?
Looks very interesting.... and tempting.
Corvette Dave said:
Is there a camera apk to install after this or does the ROM need to be developed to support the front facing camera?
Looks very interesting.... and tempting.
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In those original threads I link to you can find the answers like this. I didn't look into adding the functionality to an existing ROM so I just flashed an FFC supported ROM.
Does anyone have any clue as to how to fix the banding issues? I have mine installed and those vertical lines are pretty prevalent. Great mod though, works wonderful besides the banding!
Hi All
This may be a noob question, but ive noticed this with my camera. As you can see on image 1010, its focus is on the sky, but then if i move it a few degrees down (1011) its focus is on the man across from me. These images have done this without me touching to focus or anything.
Is there a way i can get my camera to take a decent shot of both the sky and whatever is infront of me? without having to compromise a certain part of the image.
I took a lot of photos twice today in order to get both parts of the photo in good focus.
Im using:
Stock camera app
Project X v4
There is no Q+A sectin, so ive posted this here, it can be deleted once ive figured out this little annoyance.
Any information regarding this, work arounds, or why it does it would be great. Also, is this the case on all roms?
Vizzy
vizzy said:
Hi All
This may be a noob question, but ive noticed this with my camera. As you can see on image 1010, its focus is on the sky, but then if i move it a few degrees down (1011) its focus is on the man across from me. These images have done this without me touching to focus or anything.
Is there a way i can get my camera to take a decent shot of both the sky and whatever is infront of me? without having to compromise a certain part of the image.
I took a lot of photos twice today in order to get both parts of the photo in good focus.
Im using:
Stock camera app
Project X v4
There is no Q+A sectin, so ive posted this here, it can be deleted once ive figured out this little annoyance.
Any information regarding this, work arounds, or why it does it would be great. Also, is this the case on all roms?
Vizzy
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i think its just autofocus that does it. you will realise once you move the phone it comes up with the focus square
But surely there's a way to make it so it doesn't block out a section of the image just because it feels like it ?
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Pretty sire it can't focus on two things at once
The focus/lighting are related, so if you've focused on the man, the lighting will adjust so you can see the man and not the sky
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I've got this phone on on order from 3 to replace my One X. A bit gutted about the bootloader situation but there you go...
I've tried the XZ for at least 15 minutes in the 3 store and I'm more than happy with the screen/viewing angles, performance, UI etc. and I feel reassured from another thread in XDA that the battery will be at least no worse than my one x.
The unanswered question for me is the camera.
I'd hugely appreciate it if some of you guys who already have it would be prepared to share their thoughts.
The reviews are mixed to say the least.
Thanks in advance guys and gals!!
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Thanks, thats really useful
justgotusedto1.1 said:
Thanks, thats really useful
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What is it you want to know about the camera though?
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What is it you want to know about the camera though?
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Just real world use. I've read all of the reviews and they seem to range from dreadful to good. I'm looking for decent photos but I'm not really fussy so I was hoping that the people who already have the phone could confirm if they were happy or not.
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justgotusedto1.1 said:
Just real world use. I've read all of the reviews and they seem to range from dreadful to good. I'm looking for decent photos but I'm not really fussy so I was hoping that the people who already have the phone could confirm if they were happy or not.
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i've read all the reviews in the first 3 or 4 pages on google...
no one puts the camera in "cons" section, the worse one sais that is aligned to last year flagships, and that is not "entusiastic", others say it's very good, others excellent...
no one says dreadful or crap about it
i would see at gsmarena pics, those are made in same conditions on all phones, so it's a valid measurement system, others are just "ambient dependant" and "photographer" dependant...
Thanks for the reply, I was really looking for feedback from anyone who actually had the phone and a few days experience if possible.
hey. i got my phone till yesterday and did a few shots here and there. i cant really compare to anything spec related, since my last phone was a SGS2,
and i am by no means a camera enthusiast.
what can i say, i like the quality^^ the videos look snappy, the pictures too, so theres that. not really helpfull at all, but im surely not disappointed if this means anything to you.
NOT sent from my Xperia Z - but felt like bragging
edit: one function i really like is the automatic mode detection, puts on macro if you need it and so on. the panorama mode is nice and fast and the focus is accurate and fast too.
Phorgasmic said:
hey. i got my phone till yesterday and did a few shots here and there. i cant really compare to anything spec related, since my last phone was a SGS2,
and i am by no means a camera enthusiast.
what can i say, i like the quality^^ the videos look snappy, the pictures too, so theres that. not really helpfull at all, but im surely not disappointed if this means anything to you.
NOT sent from my Xperia Z - but felt like bragging
edit: one function i really like is the automatic mode detection, puts on macro if you need it and so on. the panorama mode is nice and fast and the focus is accurate and fast too.
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Thanks Mate, that's exactly what I was after :good:
Go to Youtube and find this video: Xperia Z Vs iPhone 5 - SHOOTOUT - Which is Best?
Hope it can help you.
I just purchased my new HTC one and I love it, it's a remarkable phone. However I have found something that seems rather odd. When using the front facing camera, if you are not centered in the field of view, you are distorted and stretched out. This could be an effect of the wide angle lens, but I am not sure. I just want to be sure I do not have a defective unit and should try to return it. I have attached two pictures, one with myself in the center of the shot, and the other with myself in the bottom of the shot showing the distortion I am talking about.
Thanks for your help!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2117
Brave man. Putting pictures of yourself on the internet (even in the name of science). Pretty soon there's going to be the evanogrady meme generator.
Anyway mine does the exact same thing. I'm just not as secure as you to prove it with pictures.
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Mine does the same thing, seems like the nature of wide-angle lenses. You have to get it as far away from you as possible and aim it dead center...
LOL, I was considering not posting the pictures, but felt like it was necessary to properly explain my point haha.
& I'm glad it's not just my unit doing this, I was watching videos of the front facing camera online and none of them had the level of distortion that my camera is showing!
Maybe a test image of a square grid would be useful
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Maybe a test image of a square grid would be useful
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Good idea! This is the best I could do, a little awkward trying to take the shot with the front!
evanogrady said:
Good idea! This is the best I could do, a little awkward trying to take the shot with the front!
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It might be solved with newer software
I hope, I guess
Ok.. If it is me, i apologize..
But my htc one takes awesome photos outside in natural sunlight... Dope!.. However... Inside pics in regular room lighting is terrible...really terrible.. Terrible to the point that i am praying it is a known issue! I love this phone, and do not want to return it within my 14 days at tmobile, but if there is no workaround or known update for the camera coming soon i might have to...
Is 4.2.2 suppose to fix this? Samples are coming...
Low light photography is what the one is actually renowned for
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define terrible?
Or is it something like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317507
deejayreact said:
Ok.. If it is me, i apologize..
But my htc one takes awesome photos outside in natural sunlight... Dope!.. However... Inside pics in regular room lighting is terrible...really terrible.. Terrible to the point that i am praying it is a known issue! I love this phone, and do not want to return it within my 14 days at tmobile, but if there is no workaround or known update for the camera coming soon i might have to...
Is 4.2.2 suppose to fix this? Samples are coming...
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