I purchased the Nexus S 4G for Sprint not too long ago, only to be devastated by it's video recording quality. Really, a 2011 smartphone that doesn't have HD/720p Video Recording capabilities? That is bullcrap!
My question is, can they add HD video recording with a software update? Or is the camera lens on the Nexus S 4G not technically capable of capturing high def videos?
am also looking for the same answer.
iS hD {720p} recording possible in Nexus S {not 4G, regular one}
& is there any way we can use Radio in it
Pete599 said:
I purchased the Nexus S 4G for Sprint not too long ago, only to be devastated by it's video recording quality. Really, a 2011 smartphone that doesn't have HD/720p Video Recording capabilities? That is bullcrap!
My question is, can they add HD video recording with a software update? Or is the camera lens on the Nexus S 4G not technically capable of capturing high def videos?
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AFAIK its more like a software problem than hardware. Though it may also be due to lack of internal bandwidth between sub systems. It is not a deal breaker for me though I do get like WTF when every Tom, **** and Harry comes with his/her HTC XYZ and tells me about 720p recording :/
These questions were asked multiple times. The short answer is that the parts 720p recording is not possible with a software update. Apparently the NFC module used the space needed for the HD chip.
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I have a Samsung Vibrant with a FFC installed running Axura 2.3.1. I know there is an FFC mod available, but if it's installed, it knocks out the HD video recording feature. Does anyone know if there is a ROM out there available for the Vibrant that supports the FFC without knocking out the HD video recording feature? Thanks guys.
I have Galaxy S2 and as everyone knows its camera is beast but sadly we can't see its own real performance. Android market has full of games and programs so android is not crawling anymore but there is no any video recording program like iphone's "filmic pro" which have 48 mb/s video bitrate & exposure lock & manual focus etc... Is it so hard to do? We still working camera hacking which is changing only video/audio bitrates and its just peak to 30 mb/s but its quality is still not enough. We need an app! Don't you think it is?
i like to know this to... for SG4T
Agreed, anyone??! I'm looking for it, and still no solution. Especially for manual focus while shooting video.
Agree with you guys! I really miss an app like filmpic pro. It's able to shoot with 24 fps what I really miss from available android camera apps.
Check this out!!!!
jamesjay1987 said:
I have Galaxy S2 and as everyone knows its camera is beast but sadly we can't see its own real performance. Android market has full of games and programs so android is not crawling anymore but there is no any video recording program like iphone's "filmic pro" which have 48 mb/s video bitrate & exposure lock & manual focus etc... Is it so hard to do? We still working camera hacking which is changing only video/audio bitrates and its just peak to 30 mb/s but its quality is still not enough. We need an app! Don't you think it is?
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I suggest you to try lgCamera app. It is the best video recording app for Android. u can set video framerate to 60 and video bitrate upto 48Mbit.
I REALLY LOVE THIS APP!!!
sagara.sandaru said:
I suggest you to try lgCamera app. It is the best video recording app for Android. u can set video framerate to 60 and video bitrate upto 48Mbit.
I REALLY LOVE THIS APP!!!
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Thanks I already use that but exposure lock and fps features are not working,(at least for me) In this case, it has focus problems while you tap the record button. (it leaves focused position to zero suddenly) Plus, image quality is not quite enough even on 50mb bitrate etc... I'm wondering, they were saying exposure lock comes with ICS a long time ago but why are we still waiting for it?
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Thanks I already use that but exposure lock and fps features are not working,(at least for me) In this case, it has focus problems while you tap the record button. (it leaves focused position to zero suddenly) Plus, image quality is not quite enough even on 50mb bitrate etc... I'm wondering, they were saying exposure lock comes with ICS a long time ago but why are we still waiting for it?
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Filmic Pro for android is coming soon. keep in touch
sagara.sandaru said:
Filmic Pro for android is coming soon. keep in touch
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Where do you found this info? I asked them about that but they never replied to me so I think they will never release this product for android. By the way, android is not like ios and iphone, there is a lot of brand and models which is different hardwares for android phones. I guess its hard to handle that to get this product work on every android phones.
jamesjay1987 said:
Where do you found this info? I asked them about that but they never replied to me so I think they will never release this product for android. By the way, android is not like ios and iphone, there is a lot of brand and models which is different hardwares for android phones. I guess its hard to handle that to get this product work on every android phones.
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go to this link m.facebook.com/195459220500135/timeline/story?ut=2&hash=-8292683695555826351&wstart=1362124800&wend=1364799599&ustart&refid=17
and tell them what is the mobile you are using. I think FP is going to release for Samsung devices first!
sagara.sandaru said:
go to this link m.facebook.com/195459220500135/timeline/story?ut=2&hash=-8292683695555826351&wstart=1362124800&wend=1364799599&ustart&refid=17
and tell them what is the mobile you are using. I think FP is going to release for Samsung devices first!
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Oh yes thanks but as I understand that topic, one day if FilmicPro will release an app for another device except Ipad or Iphone, it will be for a specific device (just galaxy s4, lumia 920 or whatever) not all android phones or windows phones. Thats sad.
does anyone have patched version of filmic pro 6.0..?
Hi,
I just wanted to share my experience with using the Note 3 as a recording device for band rehearsals.
Audio recording capabilities are quite good! U can record in stereo using the reforge app. The note 3 has 2 mics build in. Disabling AGC in the app delivers good ( not excellent) results with barely distorting on the mics.
Checks this clip of my band on soundcloud.
I just had to add some bass frequencies in audacity.
Remember this is just a first test recording. Dont pay attention to whats played (we can be better) but how it is sounding minding recorded it with the Note 3.
https://soundcloud.com/efjbdejongphone/stratus-selection-galaxy-note
Obviously I will check how to improve the recording capabilities over time. This can be postioning of the device or altering settings in the recording app.
Will keep you posted.
EJ
It's amazing in all aspects
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This video is about using the Note 3 as a portable mic recorder, and it seems to shine in that area too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mXAIUhG9HY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
This is without a doubt the best mobile device I have ever had personally and professionally-wise. The Note line is a big win for Samsung and for all of us (at least it is for me)
iiSo say we all!! from my SM-P6OO
The sound is not bad, look at http://www.edutige.kr - the microphone "EIM-004" should be the perfect micro for your requirement in combination with your Smartphone.
Btw., I use this microphone (and other modells) in combination with Audio Evolution Mobile DAW
efjbdejong said:
Hi,
I just wanted to share my experience with using the Note 3 as a recording device for band rehearsals.
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EJ
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JHimmelbauer said:
The sound is not bad, look at http://www.edutige.kr - the microphone "EIM-004" should be the perfect micro for your requirement in combination with your Smartphone.
Btw., I use this microphone (and other modells) in combination with Audio Evolution Mobile DAW
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Great...... But....... I need stereo recording. So this would not do it for me.
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Hey all, I haven't heard much about camera specs in all the excitement about Lollipop and now PA on the G3, I am on CM12 now and loving it but I miss having 4k recording on the camera... Any way to bring this back? Maybe a camera app port? [emoji1]
That is the only reason I went back to a stock based ROM. Love my camera.
I know this is something we can do... We have some great developers here... WINK WINK!... That is the only only thing it is missing. I'm going to try some build.prop edits to see if it will work, but I doubt it.
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That is the only reason I went back to a stock based ROM. Love my camera.
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Agreed, CloudyG3 is great. It's my go to ROM unless I'm on CM12, I had to flash back today because I'm having WiFi issues on CM.
Aosp ROMs always have bad cameras they use googles **** camera
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I know this is something we can do... We have some great developers here... WINK WINK!... That is the only only thing it is missing. I'm going to try some build.prop edits to see if it will work, but I doubt it.
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I have had many phones...Nexus, Touchwiz, Sense, and now the G3...it cannot be done.
But the ability to record 4k is in the hardware, right? If it were strictly a software up conversion then yes it would be an issue, but if it is native to the camera hardware it seems like the camera app would just need to have the support for that feature of the sensor...
I sorta think its silly to record in 4k without even having a 4k TV to play it against. I honestly can't justify it, so I'll stick with the pros of having cm12 instead. Fwiw the Google camera isn't all that bad really. If I need pro photos, that's what my Sony nex is for.
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But we do all own a phone that plays 4k... And if you down sample to 1080p it retains a lot of sharpness and clarity not possible from strait 1080p recording.
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But we do all own a phone that plays 4k... And if you down sample to 1080p it retains a lot of sharpness and clarity not possible from strait 1080p recording.
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This is the thing right here. I want to be able to record in 4k so that I can downsample/crop/frame a 1080p edit of that footage with amazing clarity and control.
I desperately want to be able to do this on AOSP on the G3, but the going, thus far, is slow.
Recently YouTube brought back 4k playback. Check out the GoPro channel. Sweet stuff. They need an LG G3 channel...
I don't think the quality in stock vs Google camera can ever be matched sadly.
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I don't think the quality in stock vs Google camera can ever be matched sadly.
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Which camera do you think is better? I'm confused.
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Which camera do you think is better? I'm confused.
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Stock camera is ages ahead of the CM Camera (Googles), there is just no comparison, once you look at the photos on a big screen you notice the lower quality on the Google camera photos., also with CM you will loose:
Laser Focus, 4K video recording and Slow Motion
If your recording in 4k only to convert to 1080 because it looks better it's because your editing software isn't doing it's job. I've tried it both ways and get the same results. And yes unless you're filming for a professional job that will use cinema standards or own a 4k TV recording in 4k just takes up too much space for no reason. I also recommend waiting quite a few years before attempting to get a useless UHD TV.
Is HD streaming/downloading supported on the Pixel 3 (non-XL) by these apps?
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
HBO Now
Confirmation by people who have the Pixel 3 (non-XL) would be appreciated. I can currently stream and/or download in HD with these apps on my OG Pixel XL. I would find it frustrating to have a phone with a high resolution screen that can't stream/download content in HD that I'm paying for.
When testing to confirm, please do so using a WiFi connection with sufficient bandwidth. From what I understand, some cell phone carriers' data plans disable HD streaming for some apps by default.
From what I have observed over the years, sometimes there is a delay for support of HD streaming/downloading on the Amazon Prime Video app for months after a new Google phone is released. I'm hoping that Amazon is more proactive now.
Thank you!
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Is HD streaming/downloading supported on the Pixel 3 (non-XL) by these apps?
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
HBO Now
Confirmation by people who have the Pixel 3 (non-XL) would be appreciated. I can currently stream and/or download in HD with these apps on my OG Pixel XL. I would find it frustrating to have a phone with a high resolution screen that can't stream/download content in HD that I'm paying for.
When testing to confirm, please do so using a WiFi connection with sufficient bandwidth. From what I understand, some cell phone carriers' data plans disable HD streaming for some apps by default.
From what I have observed over the years, sometimes there is a delay for support of HD streaming/downloading on the Amazon Prime Video app for months after a new Google phone is released. I'm hoping that Amazon is more proactive now.
Thank you!
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Just tried Amazon Prime Video on my Pixel 3 and it's streaming over wifi just fine at 1080p.
Thank you!
Mine streams Netflix @ 1080p while using mobile data no problem
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Thank you!
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To clarify, I just re-read your original post and it's confusing. Cell phone carriers don't restrict wifi streaming. My internet connection is via Spectrum
which is unrelated to my cell carrier (Project Fi). Some cell carriers may restrict HD streaming but you asked to for it to be tested via wifi. Anyway, wifi works fine with enough bandwidth, mobile data will work if the plan and connection speed supports it. So no worries about the Pixel on that score, at least not that I've seen.
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Just tried Amazon Prime Video on my Pixel 3 and it's streaming over wifi just fine at 1080p.
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I just received my Pixel 3 and Amazon does not stream in HD or full HD on it. How do you know it streams in 1080p on yours?
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I just received my Pixel 3 and Amazon does not stream in HD or full HD on it. How do you know it streams in 1080p on yours?
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Just played a Prime video, tap the screen and on the bottom left it says 1080p. Also tried Youtube, when playing a video in landscape mode tap on the screen, then on the three dots in the upper right corner. It will show the Quality setting. Mine says 1080p. If you're not getting 1080p streaming the problem is not the phone.
Strange. The first night, HD streaming and downloading was not an option. The next morning and since, it has worked. Very happy about this. Thanks.