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Knowing that one of the week parts of this phone is the camera... is it the software or the hardware?
Is it better with third-party camera apps?
NYC Coyote said:
Knowing that one of the week parts of this phone is the camera... is it the software or the hardware?
Is it better with third-party camera apps?
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it is the software that is causing this problem.
WolfsFang said:
it is the software that is causing this problem.
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so third party apps? what's a good camera app for it?
NYC Coyote said:
so third party apps? what's a good camera app for it?
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It's actually mostly a firmware problem, which basically means that it has to do with the camera drivers. You can overcome some issues with third party software, but some of it won't be fixed without a firmware update.
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NYC Coyote said:
so third party apps? what's a good camera app for it?
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For me i like camera JB+, it is $1.99 but it is worth it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.camerajbplus
WolfsFang said:
For me i like camera JB+, it is $1.99 but it is worth it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.camerajbplus
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Damn, this made a HUGE improvement..
you may give it a try as third part apps remain a supplementary services which may not deliver the same productivity as the original was
I don't think the camera is as bad as everyone says it is. It definitely could be better, but it's not terrible.
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housry23 said:
I don't think the camera is as bad as everyone says it is. It definitely could be better, but it's not terrible.
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It's not terrible but it has a big purple overlay and has focusing issues. It likes to autofocus and adjust white balance, and we can't turn that off. Find a light source and open up the camera app and slowly bring the lamp into the frame of the camera. You will start to see it adjusting to the light.
Check out this album of 3 pictures I took yesterday, all I was doing was moving the center of the camera up to get more of the sky, and it totally darkened the field below: http://imgur.com/a/vfGXO
All of those photos in that album, were taken in a minute time span.
There is definitely something wrong with the camera.
dier325 said:
It's not terrible but it has a big purple overlay and has focusing issues. It likes to autofocus and adjust white balance, and we can't turn that off. Find a light source and open up the camera app and slowly bring the lamp into the frame of the camera. You will start to see it adjusting to the light.
Check out this album of 3 pictures I took yesterday, all I was doing was moving the center of the camera up to get more of the sky, and it totally darkened the field below: http://imgur.com/a/vfGXO
All of those photos in that album, were taken in a minute time span.
There is definitely something wrong with the camera.
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Did you have HDR on?
I tried the JB+ camera and didn't find it to be an improvement. I was hoping for a lot more options to adjust the image before capture.
I get the best results (stock camera) with HDR set to OFF, Touch to Focus DISABLED. White balance is jacked up unless you're in sunlight.
http://imgur.com/a/C514k <--- these are straight off of the camera
rman18 said:
Did you have HDR on?
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I did not for these pictures.
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Howdy! I've got this phone for 3 days now. One of the main reasons to choose this one, is the camera. It should give stunning pictures, right? Wrong.
I can't for the love of me get even one good picture. Each and every one is either out of focus, distorted in some way, or it looks like there's not enough light (even when the picture is taken outside).
I started out with the automatic mode. What I dislike there, is that it never chooses the max. resolution. Manual mode, I can't get it to make good pictures either; though that might be because of lack of expertise.
Is my device broken? Am I doing something wrong? Help would be appreciated.
Angelusz said:
Howdy! I've got this phone for 3 days one. One of the main reasons to choose this one, is the camera. It should give stunning pictures, right? Wrong.
I can't for the love of me get even one good picture. Each and every one is either out of focus, distorted in some way, or it looks like there's not enough light (even when the picture is taken outside).
I started out with the automatic mode. What I dislike there, is that it never chooses the max. resolution. Manual mode, I can't get it to make good pictures either; though that might be because of lack of expertise.
Is my device broken? Am I doing something wrong? Help would be appreciated.
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What is your firmware version? 354 i guess.
z_harris said:
What is your firmware version? 354 i guess.
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Thank you for your reply. I'm currently on the newest firmware. I'm running RomAur v3.2. I had the same problem on a different modified stock ROM of the latest firmware build.
I only know for good light condition, you set the ISO to as low as possible and 20mp manual and need a pair of steady hands. I still havent figure out low light condition, some ppl suggest twilight mode.
1. manual mode. the automode is bull****
2. fullsize. you can resize after the shooting^^
3. let the iso as low as possible. remember that the image becomes a little brighter than in the preview. use flash if its dark
i dont have any problems with the camera, even if taking pictures of moving obejcts in dark conditions. just stop shaking your hands and geht the iso lower^^
Caffeineshock said:
1. manual mode. the automode is bull****
2. fullsize. you can resize after the shooting^^
3. let the iso as low as possible. remember that the image becomes a little brighter than in the preview. use flash if its dark
i dont have any problems with the camera, even if taking pictures of moving obejcts in dark conditions. just stop shaking your hands and geht the iso lower^^
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Yea iso to a lower value
Here is a picture with iso over 100
And one at 50 (if picture can't be attached then I'll post it next - having issue with xda app)
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Meh I'm not happy with xda app
Here is pic with 100 iso
U may need to adjust ev accordingly
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Colorful !
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This is with bad lighting (Sun was shining at the cam), a view from my window. Is this the quality I should expect from this phonecam?
Inside, it's never sharp. There simply seems to be too little light to make sharp pictures. The flash does nearly nothing. The low ISO setting makes it lag very much as well, reducing the screen fps to 3 or something like that. I guess it's difficult for the device to keep up.
http://aciai.me/i/uk0v.jpg
Check out my images in this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47315006#post47315006
Nothing wrong with the camera with the right settings and don't have shaky hands!
wezzel98765 said:
Check out my images in this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47315006#post47315006
Nothing wrong with the camera with the right settings and don't have shaky hands!
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Those do look better. Do I understand correctly that I should take a course in photography and buy a an app to get decent pictures out of this thing? I've heard about FV-5 before. Is it that much better than the stock camera app?
im not satisfied at all with z1 camera , am i missing something ??
Angelusz said:
I've heard about FV-5 before. Is it that much better than the stock camera app?
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there are two apps much better than FV-5
1) Pro Capture: More details. Sharper pictures. aiding grid to get great shots. (but you can't manage ISO level and the max resolution is 8MPX)
2) Camera Zoom FX: Faster focus. More MPX option (18MPX resolution is available)
Angelusz said:
Those do look better. Do I understand correctly that I should take a course in photography and buy a an app to get decent pictures out of this thing? I've heard about FV-5 before. Is it that much better than the stock camera app?
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I've not done photography either mate and the pictures were taken with stock camera application, except the picture of my can
wezzel98765 said:
I've not done photography either mate and the pictures were taken with stock camera application, except the picture of my can
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Then my device is broken. I tested a few shots next to a Galaxy Note 3, and it made much (MUCH) better pictures than my Z1. Tried all kinds of settings, no way to make it right. So mine must be ****. I'm getting it exchanged because of a lazy pixel anyway, but I'm really disappointed in Sony here. I thought they made quality products. :x
guybrush2099 said:
there are two apps much better than FV-5
1) Pro Capture: More details. Sharper pictures. aiding grid to get great shots. (but you can't manage ISO level and the max resolution is 8MPX)
2) Camera Zoom FX: Faster focus. More MPX option (18MPX resolution is available)
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Okay, thanks for the tips.
wezzel98765 said:
Check out my images in this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47315006#post47315006
Nothing wrong with the camera with the right settings and don't have shaky hands!
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Mmm, can you explain me better auto mode? Do you selected a scene? Do you select single focus point or multi point?
Metering? (Can you explain this)
HDR or image stabilizer?
Do you use the hardware button to take pictures or the software one? I noticed that using the hw one after you press focus and then more to shoot produce a little movement that can make your photo bad. Am I the only one that find the camera button too hard?
Thanks a lot!!!!
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Angelusz said:
Then my device is broken. I tested a few shots next to a Galaxy Note 3, and it made much (MUCH) better pictures than my Z1. Tried all kinds of settings, no way to make it right. So mine must be ****. I'm getting it exchanged because of a lazy pixel anyway, but I'm really disappointed in Sony here. I thought they made quality products. :x
Okay, thanks for the tips.
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Got my Z1 today.
I have exactly the same problems as you have. Even my Galaxy Nexus with 5mp does better photos :crying:
Also tried some different camera settings without any success.
Don't know what to do now...
ganex said:
Got my Z1 today.
I have exactly the same problems as you have. Even my Galaxy Nexus with 5mp does better photos :crying:
Also tried some different camera settings without any success.
Don't know what to do now...
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My advice: Contact the seller and have it exchanged. I think it's a hardware problem.
yes..nexus can't take better pictures than xz1..there's a problem
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what do you think?
http://www.pic-upload.de/view-21310660/DSC_0030.jpg.html
(sorry for the wrong rotation)
settings: manual, iso 200, light +0,7, 5284x3963.
what is wrong? what focus do you use?
Hi. I really like this phone and it almost went back due to the camera being too slow. I started to look for an alternative app and I have found one called Open Camera. Its open sourced and very good at allowing users to have more manual controls. Using different focus options I have reduced the time it takes the camera to focus and I can now capture pics almost instantly. So far I'm pleased and wanted to share with you all.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera
What options are you using?
kingston73 said:
What options are you using?
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Continuous or infinite focus.
qhinton said:
Continuous or infinite focus.
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I don't see any focus options
Touch the square with the camera flash on it.
Pilz said:
I don't see any focus options
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Touch the square with the camera flash on it. The options are in there C stands for continuous. There is a nother option that looks like a 8 turned sideways that is infinite
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Touch the square with the camera flash on it. The options are in there C stands for continuous. There is a nother option that looks like a 8 turned sideways that is infinite
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So that's where it was hiding, thanks for the help I'll give it a try. Also is there a HDR mode?
Doesn't seem to be an iso option.
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Seeing as folk will eventually ask about this, I have done a few tests and found 1.3 working fine from here LINKY for your GCam enjoyment.
This isn't my work, I'm just linking to it. There are a number of modders that have worked on it.
So, I downloaded the 1.3a and after taking the photo in HDR+ it got stucked at 70% of the "Processing HDR+" Could you help me?
niko_3100 said:
So, I downloaded the 1.3a and after taking the photo in HDR+ it got stucked at 70% of the "Processing HDR+" Could you help me?
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Hi, sorry for the late reply, been busy at work. All I can suggest is to try another mod as I am not the developer.
@niko_3100
Can you try this GCam for Moto G Power and see the results?
shibaa987 said:
@niko_3100
Can you try this GCam for Moto G Power and see the results?
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Yes! it works pretty much everything. In fact all of the Parrot043 works almost perfect. This one is the best one for my Moto G8 Power:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.0.009_HDR_Version_V13.apk
It the one that runs smoother and process the HDR+ and the Night Sight faster!!
niko_3100 said:
Yes! it works pretty much everything. In fact all of the Parrot043 works almost perfect. This one is the best one for my Moto G8 Power:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.0.009_HDR_Version_V13.apk
It the one that runs smoother and process the HDR+ and the Night Sight faster!!
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Can you upload examples of photos in stock and moded? Im between g8 plus and g8 power because have the same price here. Thanks
Ignatuz said:
Can you upload examples of photos in stock and moded? Im between g8 plus and g8 power because have the same price here. Thanks
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I sent you a private message with all the info you need.
shibaa987 said:
@niko_3100
Can you try this and see the results?
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GCam 7.3 by Parrot043
I tried this one, stopped using it when I discovered a crashing issue when turning on stabilization in video mode.
GCam 7.3 by Arnova8G2
This one works very well, haven't noticed any glitches that'd prevent me from using it. The live view frame rate in the photo mode can be low at times, that's my only complaint. Night sight works, photos, hdr+, video, and video stabilization. Astro more looks to be working, but haven't had any clear skies to experiment with.
crazyrunner33 said:
GCam 7.3 by Parrot043
I tried this one, stopped using it when I discovered a crashing issue when turning on stabilization in video mode.
GCam 7.3 by Arnova8G2
This one works very well, haven't noticed any glitches that'd prevent me from using it. The live view frame rate in the photo mode can be low at times, that's my only complaint. Night sight works, photos, hdr+, video, and video stabilization. Astro more looks to be working, but haven't had any clear skies to experiment with.
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For me Gcam 7.0 by Parro043 works excellent and the photo viewfinder is in normal speed. I am not sure why is better choose the 7.3 over any other 7.0 or 7.1 or 7.2.
niko_3100 said:
For me Gcam 7.0 by Parro043 works excellent and the photo viewfinder is in normal speed. I am not sure why is better choose the 7.3 over any other 7.0 or 7.1 or 7.2.
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Did you have any issues with stabilization enabled for video recording?
crazyrunner33 said:
Did you have any issues with stabilization enabled for video recording?
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No with PMGC_7.0.009_HDR_Version_V13.apk but yes with 7.3 from Parrot.
I have to test the GCam 7.3 by Arnova8G2
Is there any mods that work with different lenses?
Hitrai said:
Is there any mods that work with different lenses?
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Hi, i'm looking for the same mode, i would use the other cameras
thank you
Hitrai said:
Is there any mods that work with different lenses?
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I'm also wondering about this, I'm wanting to enable switching to the wide angle lens. Have you heard anything about this?
[email protected] said:
I'm also wondering about this, I'm wanting to enable switching to the wide angle lens. Have you heard anything about this?
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found some gcam mods with this function, but they are crashing when you try to change the lens
I tried a few version of the gcamera on my moto g8 power. They certainly offer way more detail than the stock app.
However, how do you change lenses? There is no way to switch to wide or telephoto. Long pressing camera or gallery does nothing.
Hi guys, which camera modules are in moto g power?there is no information on the official website
Can anyone confirm that it's working with the different lenses, and if so what version are you running? Without access to the multiple lenses, the app is severely limited.
Just a couple of other Gcam mods that work nicely with the Moto G Power. Hyper Cam https://www.gcambrasil.com.br/hypercam and PixelCam Plus https://pixelcambrasil.com.br/en/ Both seem to work nice and fast on lower series Snapdragon 6xx phones. I cant say if Astrophotography works but did try night sight and that did. There is no Top Shot available. So I keep the Parrot one on my phone too.
I will test it on my new Moto G8 Power coming to me ) I hope USD 179.99 is good deal, for factory unlocked international version.
As many of you requested, here you go.
Thanks alot! can you post night mode (not auto but longer exposure ones) of dark environment not just low light?
Also can you take a medium light shots with and without scene optimizer turned on?
Did you used touch to focus - then shot? and is it exynos or snapdragon?
dazed1 said:
Thanks alot! can you post night mode (not auto but longer exposure ones) of dark environment not just low light?
Also can you take a medium light shots with and without scene optimizer turned on?
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I might do it if I have time.
KenSoftTH said:
I might do it if I have time.
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Please check out the post again, i edited it
dazed1 said:
Please check out the post again, i edited it
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I didn't use touch focus and it was taken on Exynos version.
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I didn't use touch focus and it was taken on Exynos version.
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Thanks! how would you rate your hand stability? some of the pics are blurred as if you accidently moved the phone maybe?
dazed1 said:
Thanks! how would you rate your hand stability? some of the pics are blurred as if you accidently moved the phone maybe?
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On DSLR, I must shoot with shutter speed no less than 1/100. Some photos were 5s explosure on telephoto lens, so expect some bluriness.
KenSoftTH said:
On DSLR, I must shoot with shutter speed no less than 1/100. Some photos were 5s explosure on telephoto lens, so expect some bluriness.
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I'm sorry dude, i hope you don't get this wrong, i just want to make sure its the camera and not your hands, i just checked most of this photos, and most of them are blurry, so either this environment is much darker then it looks or maybe you didn't get the camera update that some units just now are receiving?
dazed1 said:
I'm sorry dude, i hope you don't get this wrong, i just want to make sure its the camera and not your hands, i just checked most of this photos, and most of them are blurry, so either this environment is much darker then it looks or maybe you didn't get the camera update that some units just now are receiving?
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The environment is super dark, I would say photo look like 3-4 stop brighter than the actual place. Here is the setting I must use on DSLR to get the shot if you care about it. SS 1/100 f/1.8 ISO 6400. I already download and update 1 patch upon receiving the unit which has 1.0GB in size.
So if it so dark, how would you compare the photos with other phones? are they decent, good, great? next time just a suggestion, take few non night mode/regular shots if prompted for auto night mode turn it off if possible, that shot should be great for reference. Thanks for taking the time to answer
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So if it so dark, how would you compare the photos with other phones? are they decent, good, great? next time just a suggestion, take few non night mode/regular shots if prompted for auto night mode turn it off if possible, that shot should be great for reference. Thanks for taking the time to answer
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Here is night shot vs pro mode pair.
Compared to S7, I would say it is much better, but S7 is 2017 era phone, so I don't think it's a good competitor.
Even pro mode looks 1 stop brighter than actual place.
Thanks dude! really appreciate it.
Please report back when you can on the scene optimizer.
dazed1 said:
Thanks dude! really appreciate it.
Please report back when you can on the scene optimizer.
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dazed1 said:
Thanks dude! really appreciate it.
Please report back when you can on the scene optimizer.
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The scene optimizer sends you to night mode upon turning on, so it's the same as using the night mode anyway.
KenSoftTH said:
The scene optimizer sends you to night mode upon turning on, so it's the same as using the night mode anyway.
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Yes but i prefer to see medium to low light shot without night mode and no scene optimizer
My Ultra 21is coming on Wedn., 27th, but check out this night shots video from down under - this phone camera rocks!