The LG G2X has an 8M-pixel camera and if you know how t o use it, it can take some fantastic pictures.
I thought I would start this thread to discuss using the G2X camera to take the best photos and videos.
First, you can see my configuration in my signature. I use the DroidWall firewall to block network access to anything that does not need network access. This includes cameras, stand-alone eBooks, the Android calendar, games, and lots more.
The camera drivers are in the kernel so your choice of kernel may affect the quality of pictures.
After comparing lots of cameras I've been using the LG Camera Pro app. It's a paid app but it's worth it. You can also get the free version which has the same functionality except it's missing some JPEG resolutions.
Nice thing about LG Camera is you can easily adjust the exposure compensation so in a dark environment you can lighten the picture and still get a terrific photo. I get the best picture by pressing the Search button (focus) then take a picture.
Autofocus on the G2X with the Trinity kernel takes a long three seconds to take a picture, which is very bad.
Video performance is great, except that you can't zoom while taking a video. That is also a function of the drivers in the kernel.
Any other experiences or advice anyone wants to share on the G2X camera?
I use cm7 camera, exposure is easy to change (usually use it at +1). I'll upload my best pic later.
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The iPhone had alot of great apps to replace the stock camera. What's the best one for the Droid X? When u had the G1 i had purchased Snap Photo Pro and i redownloaded it on my DX but it's buggy as he'll. Im looking for something that allows you to tap the screen to take a pic plus plenty of other features.
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GoldenCyn said:
The iPhone had alot of great apps to replace the stock camera. What's the best one for the Droid X? When u had the G1 i had purchased Snap Photo Pro and i redownloaded it on my DX but it's buggy as he'll. Im looking for something that allows you to tap the screen to take a pic plus plenty of other features.
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toycam is ok
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A lot of people like Camera 360.
I personally don't like it, but it might be worth checking out.
Thanks. Really just want to be able to tap the screen to take pics.
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try using vignette... i absolutely love it!
Vignette is BY FAR the best camera app for the Droid X!
I would like to agree on this! It is the best addition to the droid x! The pics are just that more vibrant! I always compare it to the Evo and guess what, the X always wins! Its not by liking but by actual aperture and density in the pictures! The live shutter vs digital is by far some kind of feat!
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Just purchases Vignette, its f**king awsome. Love it. Thanks guys for the recommendation.
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Vignette is great. Camera 360 does a few things better but if I ha to pick one...
Based on the posts in this thread I've been using Vignette for a few days and LOVE it.
One of the things I was really disappointed with in the phone was the picture quality, that disappointment has completely gone away with Vignette.
I didn't like that I had to keep going back to the home screen to switch from camera to video, but then I found the option to turn on the video button to switch with one tap.. awesome!
I'm pretty impressed. It didn't seem that much different from FX Camera when I looked at the previews, but once I opened it up - WOW!
I just purchased Vignette, and I'm finding it a huge improvement over the default camera app. However, I'm having trouble deciding what the best everyday settings are. Any ideas from you folks?
I second Mikerrrrrrrr's request, I got Vignette but I'm not sure how to use it effectively yet.
So far I'm using no effects, 5MP fullscreen (16:9) with auto WB, auto focus, and steady shot. Does anybody have other suggestions?
Also, is there a way to manually configure exposure and ISO settings?
I'd still go for Vignette. I also deleted the generic camera app via a root uninstaller as I won't have a need for that app.
I use Camera Zoom and it's awesome. Definitely worth checking out.
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I can personally vouch for Camera ZOOM FX; it has a great interface and is really good to use; it also supports high resolutions.
Does anyone remember the link for the modified version of the stock blur camera, that saves the 8mp setting after its closed?
Also - Try the HDR camera, by almalence, does a fantastic job of capturing details and putting the 3 images back together.
I like retro camera. It takes pictures then "develops" them for 30 seconds or so, and look vintage as hell.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
So after the GB update i was like man can LG be anymore "dumb", but it turned out they're not.
I hate the GB stock camera and liked the froyo version better. until i figured out that LG did that on purpose, not only they didn't want to waste time on rebuilding the camera app to GB version but they are hopping to make more money on selling their LG camera app. i found it on the Market and it's called "LGCAMERA PRO" and of course theres a free version but on the internet you can find the pro for free *wink *wink.
Make sure you get the most up to date version cause it fixes the rotation bug.
And this works with GB?
Yes it has capability of 2.2 and beyond..... it even has more options.
does the GB video camera have autofocus?
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Yes it has capability of 2.2 and beyond..... it even has more options.
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I assume you are talking about this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=rubberbigpepper.lgCamera&feature=search_result
Which is definitely not made by LG.
There's a manual focus, and a forced auto focus, don't ask me what that means" for the camera. And for video has a lot more options like video bitrate up to 20mps and downgrade and upgrade the video guality.
Its not being sold by LG. But it looks like a promising alternative.
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Just tried it...IMHO Gb camera takes a better pic... I use my camera alot.. For work and personal use and right after installation I took a pic with it and compared it to a pic I took with the Gb cam... LG wasn't too good ...
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There's a manual focus, and a forced auto focus, don't ask me what that means" for the camera. And for video has a lot more options like video bitrate up to 20mps and downgrade and upgrade the video guality.
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forced auto focus? How do you do that?
For forced auto focus go at the very bottom of the menu and youll see it... side note stupid me found out the app is not made by lg ;p but it is a better camera app rather than the gb stock
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For forced auto focus go at the very bottom of the menu and youll see it... side note stupid me found out the app is not made by lg ;p but it is a better camera app rather than the gb stock
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hmm. i guess that option is not present with cyanogenmod.
Open the camera app and press your menu button, than scroll down to the common settings option and it'll be there for the forced focus
there's the option checked off with the green check mark alittle advice is to uncheck that option while recording a video cause it'll not auto focus while video recording
Ha... rubbber big pepper
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lol i just noticed it too.... he should have been rubber big jalapeno.... maybe its a she 0_o
It has a ****ty interface
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As stated before, LG did not make this. Here is a link to LG's market apps which encompass a whole 3 user guides for specific phones and that's it.
Maybe tantan20171 is or is friends with the Dev.
But is it 1080p?
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No I'm not just an average Joe trying to find an alternative camera apparently that gives us the option the option of having a full 1080 capability because right now we lost that spec and this apparently gives us that option
Is it just me or is the camera on this phone horrible? The .3 megapixel camera my parents got me when I graduated high school 11 yrs ago took better pictures than this phone. I have it set to highest quality settings and have Valhalla booster pack but the pics suck. They are never in focus either. I could do the tomahawk chop (Atlanta Braves thing) while taking a picture with my G2x and have better results. I just took a picture of my dog 5 feet away and its blurry
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Your camera must be screwed.mine takes good pictures.
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Look for dsextons camera tweaks first in his AS tweak thread in dev section then his Bravio tweak in the general section. You need to flash them in that order.
They made a nice difference for the camera on my phone.
Check if the lens on your camera is clean. Pictures get really blurry when its not. And try to focus before taking the picture, that helps
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Yeah i had that problem once i just has to actually wipe the camera lens on the back
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I'm also always disappointed from the pics i get. I'm currently with dsexton702 modded bravia engin camera, using ZOOMFX camera with 3MP to be able to shoot fast.
I once had SGS i9000 which has the same camera device and pictures and movies were much much better.
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The camera on my Atrix 2 won't focus in the dark because the flash will not turn on for it to focus. I can take flash photos, but it first focuses (at least attempts to) in the dark, then the flash goes on and the photo is taken. I have the 2.3.6 SuperCharged V5 ROM on my phone. Is this a problem with the ROM or is it across all Atrix 2s?
Thanks
I noticed the same problem, and I'm still running stock rom. I haven't tried any other camera apps to see if they'll do better, but it could be a possibility.
i usually use stock browser and have the 'flower' or macro setting on....takez great pics that way!
may be trying lgcamera can help. there is a news of xda about that.
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All atrix 2 phones. Our cameras and most droid cameras are lame imo.
I dont know why we still havent matched upto the iPhones camera.its been years since the first iphone and we still have cameras that hesitate/lag before a shot is taken?....craziness. the iPhones camera could take a rapid succesion of clear shots like its nothing.but our droid phones not only hesitate and sometimes take shot before flash but also unless you have 3 legs like a tripod the photo takes a lifetime to focus.
its impossible unless using some third party app which may take the shots but as far as i know degrades the true 100% camera quality.
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I have been using an application called HD Camera from the market. Really pumps the photo up. Takes 3 pics rapidly in different exposures, only drawback is both you and your subject have to be still. There's 2 of them a free and paid. No flash with free. Just my 2 cents worth.
Edit....HDR CAMERA is name.
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