Dear all,
Does anybody knows an application or trick to enable the camera application print the date and time on the picture taken from the mobile camera??
i have Eclair 2.1 non rooted device.
Thanks
Don't really know why you'd need this; the date/time is in the EXIF data like all modern cameras.
That and it has to be the most obnoxious thing ever on pictures. I can't tell you how many times people asked me to remove it because they were too dumb to turn it off in their settings.
If you really want this you could add it later with software, or a command line tool like imagemagick.
I vaguely remember that the desire cam had an option for this.
ConstantineXVI said:
Don't really know why you'd need this; the date/time is in the EXIF data like all modern cameras.
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I too would like this. I have to sometimes take pictures for work to show things were completed and installed in the way they requested and the date and time stamp proves that I was there on the date I was supposed to be. And not a lot of people even know how to view the EXIF data.
Once I too wanted the date on my photo and I used a tiny freeware called Photo Dater.
If you're rooted...try the Desire Cam mod. It has option to turn this on.
Are there any apps, hacks or mods that would enable manual focusing for our Note 3?
This morning I wanted to take some video from inside my office building of the inclement weather outside, unfortunately the phone kept focusing on the raindrops on the windoe instead of the target subject matter through the window.
Touch focus did the same things. A manual focus option would've taken care of that situation.
Namuna said:
Are there any apps, hacks or mods that would enable manual focusing for our Note 3?
This morning I wanted to take some video from inside my office building of the inclement weather outside, unfortunately the phone kept focusing on the raindrops on the windoe instead of the target subject matter through the window.
Touch focus did the same things. A manual focus option would've taken care of that situation.
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Did you or anyone else find an app for this? A manual focus option could definitely be useful at times
I am also looking for a focus override. The viewer shows that it can focus a clear photo but then goes out of focus. I've tried about 6 camera apps (Google, Lenovo SnapIt etc), and none of them solve the problem.
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Namuna said:
Are there any apps, hacks or mods that would enable manual focusing for our Note 3?
This morning I wanted to take some video from inside my office building of the inclement weather outside, unfortunately the phone kept focusing on the raindrops on the windoe instead of the target subject matter through the window.
Touch focus did the same things. A manual focus option would've taken care of that situation.
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wudien said:
I am also looking for a focus override. The viewer shows that it can focus a clear photo but then goes out of focus. I've tried about 6 camera apps (Google, Lenovo SnapIt etc), and none of them solve the problem.
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"Yours could be a hardware issue" they say, however, this issue was created by an inflexible system, autofocus stops us from playing with different planes...
There's no need to be a professional photographer to be aware of the restrictions that imposes an autofocus. I'd love to shift manually the focus however I like.
What's missing is someone who would have the knowledge and the interest of doing it.
For video, you just touch a few seconds the subject you want to keep in focus (while recording) and it will remain in focus, regardless of your camera's x/y movement, until you touch another area.
(a small "AF" symbol should appear on screen, which you should touch if you want to go auto focus again)
Hello everybody,
I've been looking at the /system/etc/camera_config.xml file, and I noticed that there are so many features that the LG camera app supports, but some of them are disabled even if they work on our G5. So I made a flashable zip to enable these features:
Manual Video mode: works very well, but doesn't support 21:9 aspect ratio (also broken in Fulmics 5.5 G6 camera port)
Graphy (applies settings from existing photos to yours): working perfectly, you just need to install Graphy from the Play Store to access to many more photos.
Adjust Exposure in Automatic mode with a slider: working
Add signature: not working on my phone, may be worth to try on some other phones
ZSL (zero shutter lag) on Manual mode: working, but if you set exposure or shutter to AUTO, the camera shows a value of "0" for both ISO and shutter. It's just an UI bug, the photos are taken as expected.Removed, as it has too many drawbacks.
If you don't have TWRP, just extract the camera_config.xml file and place it in /system/etc/ and be sure to set permissions correctly.
If the options are not available after flashing the zip, clear the data of the camera app.
By the way, looking inside the Smali code of the camera app, it seems thate there is a [email protected] mode, but I have no clue on how to enable it to test if our camera supports such a high frame rate.
Lowering exposure on automatic would be useful. I always though on stock it was set too high with the wide angle exposure being perfect.
How exactly does that work? Will a slider button appear where there was none before? And do you think it can be done for Nougat?
EDIT: I'd like to manually edit the file myself, what do you have to change just to get the automatic mode exposure slider?
Thanks mate for your great finding.. I manually edit my LG V20 camera config according to yours and it's working as it should.
Those exposure slider should be a handy to me.. and graphy? idk what that is but i will try to explore those someday..
thanks again..
EDIT -
there is no need to reboot if change those config line, simply just clear the camera data and voila ! this should be time saving..
anyway, i'm going to spread your finding on LG V20 forums.. keep on the good works !
@tremalnaik
wow this is awesome, it is LG V30+ features for the Graphy things. Could you please find out how to get Cine Video Effect working as well?
@daniLaLaLaLaLa
Just found this thread, thanks to you.
Am I able to use this mod using Nougat on LGV20?
Please advise.
Thank you.
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@tremalnaik
wow this is awesome, it is LG V30+ features for the Graphy things. Could you please find out how to get Cine Video Effect working as well?
@daniLaLaLaLaLa
Just found this thread, thanks to you.
Am I able to use this mod using Nougat on LGV20?
Please advise.
Thank you.
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I guess it won't work on Nougat due to different camera apps.
ezzony said:
Lowering exposure on automatic would be useful. I always though on stock it was set too high with the wide angle exposure being perfect.
How exactly does that work? Will a slider button appear where there was none before? And do you think it can be done for Nougat?
EDIT: I'd like to manually edit the file myself, what do you have to change just to get the automatic mode exposure slider?
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To lower the exposure just tap on the screen on the area you want to focus, then a slider with two suns will appear next to the shutter button. That's the slider for the exposure.
If you want to add that feature yourself, open the /system/etc/camera_config.xml file with a text editor (TotalCommander, Root Explorer, etc...) and look for AE_focus_supported string and replace "false" with "true".
If you want to do it on Nougat you can try, if you already find AE_focus_supported string in camera_config.xml, it will likely work.
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@tremalnaik
wow this is awesome, it is LG V30+ features for the Graphy things. Could you please find out how to get Cine Video Effect working as well?
@daniLaLaLaLaLa
Just found this thread, thanks to you.
Am I able to use this mod using Nougat on LGV20?
Please advise.
Thank you.
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I'll try to find out a way to use Cine Video Effect, there are some other modes, like mode_cinema and mode_disney_camera that are built in the camera code, but they make the camera app crash when selecting mode. There's also mode_food, that is shown correctly in the mode selection menu, but then crashes. Maybe some complementary files are missing from G5. I'll try to debug and see if it's just a matter of adding some files or if we need to edit the code.
If you want to use my file on V20 Nougat you can try, but make a backup of camera_config.xml, because different versions of camera app might not recognize some strings and crash. If you don't succeed, try editing your file, it's quite simple, you just have to replace some "false" with "true" and check if all works as expected.
EDIT: tried mode_cinema: the interface works perfectly, but it doesn't do anything You have the tutorial, the interactive zoom and the LUTs, but none of them works out of the box. As @xpirt explains here, Cinema Mode depends on the V30 camera sensor, and cannot be ported to G5 (and of course to G5, having the same sensor, at least on the primary camera).
Also Grid Photo (there are 4 modes) is buggy, because it takes stretched photos, with wrong aspect ratio and weird glitches. In this case doesn't seem to be a bug related to the hardware, but to the software.
@tremalnaik, ya that worked but it's ae_supported I think you meant not ae_focus. Anyway the setting was not available on my Nougat fone, I guess it could be made to work some way. I think I have the G6 camera app on my nougat g5 fone now I can't remember. Maybe it could be made to work by porting the G5 Oreo camera app over.
Incidentally what I don't like about the main rear camera is that it has a slighly orangy/yellow-y hue at times. The G4 camera was better. I wonder if there is any way to adjust it or is it basically the camera hardware.
For the AE Focus you might try adding this lines to your camera_config.xml
Code:
<item name="AE_focus_supported">
true
</item>
and see if your camera app makes use of this setting.
For the color I really don't know, there's so much code in that app to explore... If the color is too orange, you may want to switch to manual mode and set the white balance to something cooler. The problem would be if the color was too green or too purple (magenta), it wouldn't be possible to correct it using white balance, you woud need to edit the RAW file (or the JPG, with worst results).
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwmsIySoHg2FamhOaEQ1T1o0Wkk
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use this apk instead of playstore.after that active it in setting of camera.perhaps you may restart phone after install the apk.that's all
While I was testing the H-ROM G7, I noticed a bug in the camera that made me realize that Zero Shutter Lag and Manual mode are not compatible. If you have flashed the configuration with ZLS active in manual mode, please replace it flashing the other zip file.
Enabling ZLS has 2 huge drawbacks: not being able to save DNG raw files and having less control over shutter speed (especially not being able to take long exposures).
As I'm currently using H-ROM, I can't test if on stock Oreo this bug is there, but I'm pretty sure it is.
After playing around with smali code of the camera app, it seems to be possible to make manual video work without root (and the G7 camera app)
@jc9896 mind sharing your work?
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@jc9896 mind sharing your work?
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Extract the zip, install the app but dont open, and then copy the CamMod folder into the root of the internal storage.
I modified the app to search the CamMod folder for the relevant xml files.
Not a developer, no idea how to fix bugs and crashes.
Download here : https://mega.nz/#!ORIUBY6D!QzzC6m1BBYp-9LQB9kYIW9b2TFYyf7AqiO26T46sgos
Frank
Merci
tremalnaik said:
Hello everybody,
I've been looking at the /system/etc/camera_config.xml file, and I noticed that there are so many features that the LG camera app supports, but some of them are disabled even if they work on our G5. So I made a flashable zip to enable these features:
Manual Video mode: works very well, but doesn't support 21:9 aspect ratio (also broken in Fulmics 5.5 G6 camera port)
Graphy (applies settings from existing photos to yours): working perfectly, you just need to install Graphy from the Play Store to access to many more photos.
Adjust Exposure in Automatic mode with a slider: working
Add signature: not working on my phone, may be worth to try on some other phones
ZSL (zero shutter lag) on Manual mode: working, but if you set exposure or shutter to AUTO, the camera shows a value of "0" for both ISO and shutter. It's just an UI bug, the photos are taken as expected.Removed, as it has too many drawbacks.
If you don't have TWRP, just extract the camera_config.xml file and place it in /system/etc/ and be sure to set permissions correctly.
If the options are not available after flashing the zip, clear the data of the camera app.
By the way, looking inside the Smali code of the camera app, it seems thate there is a [email protected] mode, but I have no clue on how to enable it to test if our camera supports such a high frame rate.
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Greetings!
I have a question. Is it possible in any way to install this apk on LG G5 running Nougat 7.0. When I try to install the app, It says "error parsing the package". This is probbably due to incompatibility with Nougat. I know there is a minimum SDK version set inside the apk files (AndroidManifest.xml) so would it be possible to tweak some settings? The software of the camera app on Oreo is messed up, producing noisy images so I wouldn't like to sacrifice that.
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Greetings!
I have a question. Is it possible in any way to install this apk on LG G5 running Nougat 7.0. When I try to install the app, It says "error parsing the package". This is probbably due to incompatibility with Nougat. I know there is a minimum SDK version set inside the apk files (AndroidManifest.xml) so would it be possible to tweak some settings? The software of the camera app on Oreo is messed up, producing noisy images so I wouldn't like to sacrifice that.
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For noisy images and general picture quality, I recommend Google Camera 6.1 on Oreo. (5.x on Nougat) Makes a huge difference in image quality.
You can find a good version by searching up google camera ports on xda, such as cstark's and Arnova's versions work well.
As for the stock cam, I tried with no success to port manual video over. There has been attempts iirc but it seems that manual video encoding is broken on Nougat. That issue is resolved on Oreo.
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For noisy images and general picture quality, I recommend Google Camera 6.1 on Oreo. (5.x on Nougat) Makes a huge difference in image quality.
You can find a good version by searching up google camera ports on xda, such as cstark's and Arnova's versions work well.
As for the stock cam, I tried with no success to port manual video over. There has been attempts iirc but it seems that manual video encoding is broken on Nougat. That issue is resolved on Oreo.
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Thank you for the reply!
Do you mind checking out a thread I made about LG G5 noise problem on Oreo (link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/long-exposure-images-lg-g5-oreo-noisier-t3956693)
I don't know if that's the general problem or is it just me, maybe you know something more about it? The manual video for Oreo is amazing but this image noise bug bothers me.
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Thank you for the reply!
Do you mind checking out a thread I made about LG G5 noise problem on Oreo (link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/long-exposure-images-lg-g5-oreo-noisier-t3956693)
I don't know if that's the general problem or is it just me, maybe you know something more about it? The manual video for Oreo is amazing but this image noise bug bothers me.
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There is noise on mine. Seems to be about the same as Nougat (can't really tell from my pics), but as I use GCam nowadays its not as much of a problem. Night sight on Oreo (GCam 6.1) does a lot to improve night shots and noise.
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Extract the zip, install the app but dont open, and then copy the CamMod folder into the root of the internal storage.
I modified the app to search the CamMod folder for the relevant xml files.
Not a developer, no idea how to fix bugs and crashes.
Download here : https://mega.nz/#!ORIUBY6D!QzzC6m1BBYp-9LQB9kYIW9b2TFYyf7AqiO26T46sgos
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I have tested your port for several days on my LG G5 (Oreo stock) and I am very grateful for your work. I know that some functions do not work but the most important ones for me such as manual video and manual photo modes work quite well. The LG Camera app 7.0 with your modifications is infinitely better than the one included in the stock rom.
Before, I had tried several video recording apps with manual controls from the Play Store but they used to have small jumps in the recordings. It seems that only LG apps record well in 4K with stock rom.
Works as described. Thank you for these tweaks. ???
Hi guys,
on my trip to Ireland I missed a nice feature of my old Huawei P10 where I can set a mode for long exposure photography at daylight to make water look smooth (for example). Huawei made an extra mode for this including light burst and other nice features.
On the S10 I'm missing such a thing.
With the pro mode I can set the exposure time but the photos are getting way to bright.
Does someone know how to make such long exposure pictures with the S10?
Greetings,
Jannomag
@Jannomag
What you're trying to accomplish will require 'Pro' mode.
Click on the 'Galaxy S10+ - F-Stop & Exposure.jpg' screenshot I attached.
That should allow for longer exposure; anywhere from 1/24000 to 10 seconds.
The second screenshot, Galaxy S10+ - ISO.jpg, should assist if you're looking to introduce more/less light.
I don't find the Galaxy phones great for manual photography but, using the two settings together, you'll eventually find the right balance for you.
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@Jannomag
What you're trying to accomplish will require 'Pro' mode.
Click on the 'Galaxy S10+ - F-Stop & Exposure.jpg' screenshot I attached.
That should allow for longer exposure; anywhere from 1/24000 to 10 seconds.
The second screenshot, Galaxy S10+ - ISO.jpg, should assist if you're looking to introduce more/less light.
I don't find the Galaxy phones great for manual photography but, using the two settings together, you'll eventually find the right balance for you.
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As I mentioned it above, the photos are getting overexposed. See the example I attached. I used f1.5 with 1/4 exposure.
As an example I also attached a picture made with my wife's Huawei P20 and it's silk water mode.
Jannomag said:
As I mentioned it above, the photos are getting overexposed. See the example I attached. I used f1.5 with 1/4 exposure.
As an example I also attached a picture made with my wife's Huawei P20 and it's silk water mode.
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I'm giving to provide some insight and kindly step away from this discussion.
Every hardware vendor approaches digital imaging differently. Meaning just because Huawei achieves one effect; doesn't necessarily mean Samsung isn't able to and vice-versa.
To the best of my knowledge, Samsung doesn't have a 'silky water mode' but that doesn't mean it's impossible.
For example, here is a reference image taken from a Galaxy S8 (a device from 2 years ago):
https://i.redd.it/gmmnsuguop311.png
The user in question, kiosk123, used the Samsung camera app and manually set his ISO to 50 with a 2 second exposure.
With a tripod and a similar setting, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do the same.
Here's a simple tutorial if you require more explanation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpBwaB7I4EM
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I'm giving to provide some insight and kindly step away from this discussion.
Every hardware vendor approaches digital imaging differently. Meaning just because Huawei achieves one effect; doesn't necessarily mean Samsung isn't able to and vice-versa.
To the best of my knowledge, Samsung doesn't have a 'silky water mode' but that doesn't mean it's impossible.
For example, here is a reference image taken from a Galaxy S8 (a device from 2 years ago):
https://i.redd.it/gmmnsuguop311.png
The user in question, kiosk123, used the Samsung camera app and manually set his ISO to 50 with a 2 second exposure.
With a tripod and a similar setting, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do the same.
Here's a simple tutorial if you require more explanation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpBwaB7I4EM
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On night time or low light it's possible but on daylight, the photos are getting too bright. (Look at my Attachment, where I used ISO 50 and 1/4s shutter speed with f/1.5).
I think Huawei doesn't use the shutter speed for this effect. Instead they're using a series of pictures and merge them.
An app which does this would be also great, but I couldn't find any.
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On night time or low light it's possible but on daylight, the photos are getting too bright. (Look at my Attachment, where I used ISO 50 and 1/4s shutter speed with f/1.5).
I think Huawei doesn't use the shutter speed for this effect. Instead they're using a series of pictures and merge them.
An app which does this would be also great, but I couldn't find any.
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Did you try editing the picture after actual shot ? Shoot in Raw and edit using Photoshop for android or snapseed.
Manual Exposure control helps but is disbaled when using manual shutter speed after 1/10 and I dont think we can capture the effect you need
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Did you try editing the picture after actual shot ? Shoot in Raw and edit using Photoshop for android or snapseed.
Manual Exposure control helps but is disbaled when using manual shutter speed after 1/10 and I dont think we can capture the effect you need
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I tried to edit it, yes. But it's way too bright.
I'll try to shoot many pictures in burst mode and combine them manually on PC. It's a handy work but it should work
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I tried to edit it, yes. But it's way too bright.
I'll try to shoot many pictures in burst mode and combine them manually on PC. It's a handy work but it should work
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Have you tried using f2.4? Maybe it can help bringing the exposure down a little bit. Also, make sure to shoot RAW and later dial down the exposure all you can in Lightroom.
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Have you tried using f2.4? Maybe it can help bringing the exposure down a little bit. Also, make sure to shoot RAW and later dial down the exposure all you can in Lightroom.
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With f2.4 it's even e bit brighter. Also with RAW it's too bright to get back every part of the image. Some parts are completely white.
It's sad that there's no different app or that Samsung doesn't support those nice features. I used them often on my holiday trips. Also the light trail feature is quiet nice because sometimes the picture gets also too bright when shooting in cities with near street lamps.
nvm...I have to deal with it, it's sad for a 800€ phone but everything else is good.
You have to use ND filter to achieve the long exposure shot during daylight.
You're literally asking for something that doesn't work without an ND filter.
The whole point of LONG EXPOSURE is literally in the name.
You can't get "long exposure" without exposing the sensor to more and more light the longer the shutter is open.
Whatever huawei was doing isn't real long exposure during daylight because that is impossible without an ND filter over the lens.
The p20 uses software to average multiple expdures so you could so it in bright daylight. It worked really well and wish I had something similar on my s20