The camera on the stock ROM seemed fine. Now, I'm running CM7 and while it seemed fine before, now I'm seeing dark images.
I took pictures indoor at a Christmas party without flash and noticed there seemed to be a "trip point". Camera images were fine, but when the light level dropped just a very small tiny bit, the camera image instead dramatically dropped from from well-lit to completely dark!
There seems to be a light level where below that, just a very small drop in light level, dropped the light level of the camera image a very large amount.
I was using the CM7 camera and LG Camera and they both behaved the same way.
Anyone has a solution for this? Is the camera different for different kernels like CM7, Trinity, or Faux? Or is dependent upon the version of Android loaded (CM7, Weapon, etc)?
Its same, you need to setup exposure.
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nycelitemaster said:
Its same, you need to setup exposure.
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No, re-read what I wrote. Exposure does not drop that dramatically.
It's probably the automatic ISO setting in the ROM.
Edit: I just looked at the EXIF of the photos I took. The photos that came out fine were at ISO 500. But the underexposed photos with slightly less ambient light had the ISO jump to high-speed ISO of 1250.
What handles the ISO - the ROM, camera app, or OS?
EEngineer said:
No, re-read what I wrote. Exposure does not drop that dramatically.
It's probably the automatic ISO setting in the ROM.
Edit: I just looked at the EXIF of the photos I took. The photos that came out fine were at ISO 500. But the underexposed photos with slightly less ambient light had the ISO jump to high-speed ISO of 1250.
What handles the ISO - the ROM, camera app, or OS?
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The camera app, there are ISO settings in the picture settings. In CM7 it is set to Auto by default.
JaiaV said:
The camera app, there are ISO settings in the picture settings. In CM7 it is set to Auto by default.
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You seem to contradict yourself. Is the ISO managed by the Camera app, or the ROM? How do you know?
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You seem to contradict yourself. Is the ISO managed by the Camera app, or the ROM? How do you know?
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CM7, at least the one I am on, has no ISO adjustment... the stock froyo cam did.
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You seem to contradict yourself. Is the ISO managed by the Camera app, or the ROM? How do you know?
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The camera app is part of CM7.
Inside of it, there is a settings button at the bottom right. Scroll down the list. You should find the ISO settings there.
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CM7, at least the one I am on, has no ISO adjustment... the stock froyo cam did.
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You are still not making any sense. Or maybe you are someone else that just makes **** up?
Look, from any camera app, there is an adjustment to SELECT the ISO settings. Big duh.
My question is, is the actual management of the ISO, such as the behavior of automatic ISO, it is MANAGED by the camera app, or Android, or the kernel?
You do not seem to understand the question, do you????
(BTW, I am on CM7 and all my camera apps have an ISO adjustment)
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The camera app is part of CM7.
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No, a camera app is INCLUDED with CM7.
Well the camera I'm using that is on MIUI was from cm7, and it has no ISO setting... I thought no cm7 camera had it. But since you are a know it all and a prick, have fun figuring it out without someone's help.
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mt3g said:
Well the camera I'm using that is on MIUI was from cm7, and it has no ISO setting... I thought no cm7 camera had it. But since you are a know it all and a prick, have fun figuring it out without someone's help.
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I just got help. The camera drivers are in the kernel.
You seem o be using a ****ty camera app if it has no ISO setting. Or maybe it has an ISO setting and you are incapable of finding it. Try any of the many free camera apps like Camera 360 or LG Camera.
You think I'm a prick because I won't believe your bull****? Maybe you are a "forum thanks" whore. You are now on my "full of ****" forum list.
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I just got help. The camera drivers are in the kernel.
You seem o be using a ****ty camera app if it has no ISO setting. Or maybe it has an ISO setting and you are incapable of finding it. Try any of the many free camera apps like Camera 360 or LG Camera.
You think I'm a prick because I won't believe your bull****? Maybe you are a "forum thanks" whore. You are now on my "full of ****" forum list.
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Or I'm just not as into the camera app like you are. To each their own and think what you want of me hope you get some good shots of the new year.
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@OP: Since you seem to not be able to accept help in a civil manner...
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You can add me to that list, too.
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I am coming from a Vibrant and although by the time I bought this phone the Vibrant was laggy, GPS was hit and miss, and allot of apps would force close, it still had a very good camera. I don't understand why this camera at 5mp takes such poor pics. I have a very good camera but sometimes I do forget it, it's too heavy, or I don't charge it so having a nice camera on the phone would be beneficial. Anyone know how to fix this problem?
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You really think the camera is bad? Seems better than the hd2 I had. Have you blown them up on a computer and looked at them or are you just going off the phone? Maybe im just easy to please its really fast and works pretty well
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No I haven't blown them up I just zoom in from the phone itself. I take the same pic with my husbands iPhone4 zoom in and it is still crisp and clear, with my phone it is very pixelated.
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I am coming from a Vibrant and although by the time I bought this phone the Vibrant was laggy, GPS was hit and miss, and allot of apps would force close, it still had a very good camera. I don't understand why this camera at 5mp takes such poor pics. I have a very good camera but sometimes I do forget it, it's too heavy, or I don't charge it so having a nice camera on the phone would be beneficial. Anyone know how to fix this problem?
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I saw another post around here discussing this, and in it someone said to change... from widescreen to 4:3? I believe..? I don't have the phone yet so can't look in the phone for ya. It's here in the forum tho.
I think the pictures are pretty good. Here are a few I took a couple of days ago:
Speaking of "pop"... Those reds look really nice and deep. Nice choice of images.
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I think the pictures are pretty good. Here are a few I took a couple of days ago:
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Strange. I started the other thread because mine were NOT so good. There are limited settings in the default camera, and I have set mine to the highest resolution and do not see any other adjustments in the setting menu.
At the wide mode, my files were only .6 - 1.2 mb (compressed I am sure). Yours are 3 mb - and much better quality - are you using the OEM camera?
I get MUCH better shots using the 360 Camera app - but not when using the stock camera app. If you are using the stock camera app - is there a setting I have missed?
I vaguely remember a post that said the camera is not set to 5MP by default. You have to set it to 5MP within the settings.
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I vaguely remember a post that said the camera is not set to 5MP by default. You have to set it to 5MP within the settings.
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I set it to 5MP first thing - so-so pictures followed.
I use Camera 360. The uncompressed images look far better than when using the stock camera app.
It's unfortunate that the stock camera app doesn't allow manual compression settings. But that's why we have developers.
stock camera compresses the s out of the shots.
Go vigenette or camera 360 (all these were taken using either of the 2)
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I think the pictures are pretty good. Here are a few I took a couple of days ago:
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heh, I could have been in any of those pics. I was at Don's Bogam BBQ the other day (down the st from pic #3), playing with my new MT4G at dinner.
Been playing around with the camera since yesterday and I have to say I'm mildly disappointed. My Samsung Vibrant shot excellent photos for a cell phone camera (my daily driver is a Canon 5DMKII).
Looking at the specs and the size of the sensor this should be a dead ringer for top camera, but the dynamic range seems to be worse than the Vibrant and compression more heavy.
Are there good camera app alternatives that can use the Optimus/G2x hardware?
There is...
I've been using Vignette with my G2, and now that I have a G2X, this app comes in handy even more... besides taking really good quality shots... you can set the volume button as your shutter button. Voila: you got a physical camera button on your G2X.
DataJunkie said:
Been playing around with the camera since yesterday and I have to say I'm mildly disappointed. My Samsung Vibrant shot excellent photos for a cell phone camera (my daily driver is a Canon 5DMKII).
Looking at the specs and the size of the sensor this should be a dead ringer for top camera, but the dynamic range seems to be worse than the Vibrant and compression more heavy.
Are there good camera app alternatives that can use the Optimus/G2x hardware?
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This is the MIUI Camera app. It's a full screen camera app. Works better than default app. Download it and change the extension to .apk and install it via package installer or adb.
Camera 360 is a wonderful camera app
Makes ur camera work amazing wonders
Worth buying
But there are ways
I purchased mine abdbyave no regrets
very hi def and even made my mt4g camera look amazing
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Try lgCamera from the market, there's a free version too. It's made for LG phones, so hopefully it will work well.
It adds support for autofocus in video mode! I hope that feature works for the G2x
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This is the MIUI Camera app. It's a full screen camera app. Works better than default app. Download it and change the extension to .apk and install it via package installer or adb.
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This is a great app. Thank you so much for the post. I recommend this for all G2x users!
i personally would not use MIUI as HD 720P seems not to work
BUT on the plus side it is made by XDA-Developers
they always make good stuff and are the leaders in innovations for the smart-phone market
(shameless plug maybe I'll get a cookie for it )
i don't see how this app would do anything to improve image quality on the G2X
as the app was generally made to replace the clunky and overblown GUI software that came with the Galaxy S / Vibrant,
so how will that improve the image quality on the G2X
as DataJunkie wants, he did not ask for a better GUI but better quality pictures
maybe i miss-understand
anyway the app can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996867
and a review of the app here
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-miui-custom-camera-app-on-samsung-galaxy-s-vibrant/
Just my 2 cents,
i realize i did not try or test this app on the G2X,
so my 2 cents maybe worthless
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I use camera 360 ultimate, i love that app, is awesome, it has hdr mode and a few other modes, you should try it.
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Strange I used to switch between camera 360 and vignette on my MT4G but now when I try those apps on this phone it seems really anyone else notice this?
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The miui app just force closes for me
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These are all really good suggestions, thanks guys.
I think I'm going to do a test with 3 different camera apps and lock down the phone on a tripod to compare. I'm interested in knowing how much the camera is held back by software and how much it can be improved upon.
Now all I want is a cameraphone that can shoot RAW.
Where can I get camera 360? I can't find it in the market?
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I know, it's weird, you have to type it as "camera360" or else it won't show up.
Okay i see it now, thanks
G2X
DataJunkie said:
Been playing around with the camera since yesterday and I have to say I'm mildly disappointed. My Samsung Vibrant shot excellent photos for a cell phone camera (my daily driver is a Canon 5DMKII).
Looking at the specs and the size of the sensor this should be a dead ringer for top camera, but the dynamic range seems to be worse than the Vibrant and compression more heavy.
Are there good camera app alternatives that can use the Optimus/G2x hardware?
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I was disappointed with the Camera app on my MT4G and went with Camera 360 due to extensive compression (at leat 2 to 1) on stock app.
I think this one is much better, and it makes large files per picture which indicates it does not compress that much. Have you checked out all the settings?
The flash goes off too soon with Camera 360, just tried it out.
DataJunkie said:
These are all really good suggestions, thanks guys.
I think I'm going to do a test with 3 different camera apps and lock down the phone on a tripod to compare. I'm interested in knowing how much the camera is held back by software and how much it can be improved upon.
Now all I want is a cameraphone that can shoot RAW.
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did you ever find out the result?
I like Camera Zoom FX the best then Vignette. Both of these have hardware hotkeys. Camera Zoom FX has stable shot mode that Vignette doesn't have. Camera360 Ultimate is ok for me. Stock camera app seems to have brightest flash and very noticeable.
Does anybody have a .apk of the MIUI app? I'm having a hard time with the .zip :/
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Does anybody have a .apk of the MIUI app? I'm having a hard time with the .zip :/
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18421884/Android Apps/MiuiCamera.apk
Is there any way to get the CM7 camera to work on stock 2.3.3 ?
It takes way better pictures and it doesnt mirror flip the pictures when using FFC. It is also is not near as dark as stock 2.3.3.
Help please.
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Haha they're the same thing...
Mister Hat said:
Haha they're the same thing...
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No. They are both stock android cameras. But CM7 camera has more settings and focuses different. CM7 camera works way better.
Stock camera has these issues.
-FFC is way darker
-Camera FCs when switching to FFC video
-Some settings dont work (ffc exposure).
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Oh.. I didnt notice any different settings, sorry.
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Oh.. I didnt notice any different settings, sorry.
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Well sorry you didnt notice. I did.
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stock GB camera take batter pictures than cm7 you can tell when you zoom on pictures that's already taken. CM7 looks like 16 bits pictures and that some bad color quality. if you want shoot 30fps and higher bitrate on GB just edit the media_profile.xml
After I flashed weapon onto my phone. There have been 2 problems with my front facing camera, one that it comes out rotated 90 degrees for photo capture and when I try to use it for video it comes out completely messed up with 4 different screens, 1 with a green area, a blurred image of the camera and 2 other messed up views of the camera. Is there any fix for this? Thanks.
That happened to me while trying Skype. As for the bad screen I changed the Res, for the upside down I just rotated my phone. The finally I. Just said screw the stock cam and installed LG cam 3.0 which all works great except no Skype video
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naeem03 said:
After I flashed weapon onto my phone. There have been 2 problems with my front facing camera, one that it comes out rotated 90 degrees for photo capture and when I try to use it for video it comes out completely messed up with 4 different screens, 1 with a green area, a blurred image of the camera and 2 other messed up views of the camera. Is there any fix for this? Thanks.
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That's a known issue with LG Cam App... Try installing the stock Gingerbread Camera.
naeem03 said:
After I flashed weapon onto my phone. There have been 2 problems with my front facing camera, one that it comes out rotated 90 degrees for photo capture and when I try to use it for video it comes out completely messed up with 4 different screens, 1 with a green area, a blurred image of the camera and 2 other messed up views of the camera. Is there any fix for this? Thanks.
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You are using stock cam right? And skype?
I also have that issue with skype.
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What's the difference between stock GB cam and LG Cam 3.0? Does it look different?
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What's the difference between stock GB cam and LG Cam 3.0? Does it look different?
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Yes.
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barqers said:
What's the difference between stock GB cam and LG Cam 3.0? Does it look different?
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It looks different, has a couple features stock does not, and most importantly can record video in 1080p, something no other camera app on the G2X is capable of.
Here's a thread discussing the LG camera and what it can do if you're really curious. I personally don't find it necessary; the MIUI camera can do almost everything LG can do and Camera Advance can do everything (and more!) other than 1080p video, which I don't need.
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It looks different, has a couple features stock does not, and most importantly can record video in 1080p, something no other camera app on the G2X is capable of.
Here's a thread discussing the LG camera and what it can do if you're really curious. I personally don't find it necessary; the MIUI camera can do almost everything LG can do and Camera Advance can do everything (and more!) other than 1080p video, which I don't need.
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Thank you, reading through that thread
Myyy bad for the late response yea i am using the stoxk
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LG CAM 3.0
Where can I find the .apk? I didn't see it on Market.
Nervermind,sorry. I found it. Also, it is a good app so far. I like knowing at what MP my pictures are as well as what size the video is recording at. Much btter than the standard GB cam app.
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Only bad thing so far is that it doesnt work with Skype. I keep the stock cam zip file to flash via CWM when i need to make a skype video call.
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When working with the camera, sometimes the autofocus seems fickle and does not get the focus good. Is there any way I can do manual focus? Do I need another app for that?
Thanks
tk_xda said:
When working with the camera, sometimes the autofocus seems fickle and does not get the focus good. Is there any way I can do manual focus? Do I need another app for that?
Thanks
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Yes just touch the screen when you are in the camera app. A small white box will appear and you can manually focus.
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Yes just touch the screen when you are in the camera app. A small white box will appear and you can manually focus.
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So long as he's using the stock Camera app!
No...he wants to set the focus distance by putting values like 5 cm, 6 cm or so...
This feature is mostly found in LG's cam appz
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