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Instagram on Android- Picture Quality ***Fixed in 4.1 and alternate fix on page 7***

Hi, I know a lot of you hate on Instagram so please move on.
I was looking at my pictures and found that Instagram was destroying my pictures a little bit in excess of what I would normally find respectable for such a software.
So today I took a picture I shot with my 5DMKII (DSLR) and did the following...
I took my I9300, open instagram, applied no filter and this is what came out:
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Then I used a iPod 4th gen I got today for cheap and did the SAME thing, this is what came out:
WTF is wrong with the Android app ? Is this a SGSIII issue or is everyone on Android affected. This is really horrible.
This is the same picture using Eyeem : http://www.eyeem.com/thumb/h/682/5555a77bfa5ad9e6b13e91398485d5b6b188f2b0-1347659393
This is the original picture I used : http://goo.gl/hMun0

Err is it my eyes? I don't see any differences bro, could you describe it on words?
Sent from my LG-P940

i see that the picture from the ipod comes out sharper, as you can see it looks less pixelated.
I've come across this at one point in my own head, like maybe its an android affected problem.

I, too, have noticed this, and am starting to believe a conspiracy is growing. My pictures look incredible on my phone, then once I upload them to instagram....its pixelated. I have found that screenshots are even worse.
Maybe, its the type of image it gets saved as in the phones directory. Can anyone confirm this?
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I believe it's a compression issue
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saiz136 said:
Err is it my eyes? I don't see any differences bro, could you describe it on words?
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Look at it on a computer. Full size. It's horrible the Instagram pictures have jagged edges all over the picture.

Instagram app for android uploads a crappy downsized version of the modified original. What I do is go to the Instagram folder with my favorite gallery browser where you'll find the hi-res version and upload that one instead.

polobunny said:
Instagram app for android uploads a crappy downsized version of the modified original. What I do is go to the Instagram folder with my favorite gallery browser where you'll find the hi-res version and upload that one instead.
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Ok you mean, after editing the image before uploading it to Instagram, i should cancel it then uploads the saved Instagram image and upload that one instead??
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polobunny said:
Instagram app for android uploads a crappy downsized version of the modified original. What I do is go to the Instagram folder with my favorite gallery browser where you'll find the hi-res version and upload that one instead.
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The quality of that one still sucks and is not on par with the iOS version.

I've sent an email to instagram, will see what they have to say.

what about taking it with the normal camera app? that way we can see if they are helping iOS

I have noticed that too. It sucks makes my edits look horrible.
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I think that a lot of apps are gonna be better on ios because they only got one phone to work with as oppose to android.. so many freakin phones that do the same things.
DMolina ツ

Plain and simple, Instagram on android is useless. It ruins every pic it touches.
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Ok. I have seen the BIG difference. I used my wife's iPhone4S and mine, uploaded the same image shot in my phone and guess what, a bit disappointment for my phone, as if my camera is just a 3.5-5.0MP camera? And the one I uploaded on the 4S was the original quality of my phone which is an 8.0MP.
Ok Instagram you must fix this, my wife is now insulting me right now!:banghead:
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alankstiyo said:
what about taking it with the normal camera app? that way we can see if they are helping iOS
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What's the point ?
saiz136 said:
Ok. I have seen the BIG difference. I used my wife's iPhone4S and mine, uploaded the same image shot in my phone and guess what, a bit disappointment for my phone, as if my camera is just a 3.5-5.0MP camera? And the one I uploaded on the 4S was the original quality of my phone which is an 8.0MP.
Ok Instagram you must fix this, my wife is now insulting me right now!:banghead:
Sent from my LG-P940
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Yeah it's a shame that no big blogs are speaking about this IMO. This is one major issue on a major app.
The issue is motly with aliasing it seems, I'm no dev but I have a hard time understand why this would happen.
Still waiting for Instagrams answers.

By the way the result is the same on my TF201 and my Girlfriends HTC One X.

I indeed have noticed the horrible image quality when uploading pics from my Galaxy Note, whether they are pics I've taken with my phone, or pics I made on my PC, quality is unacceptable!
Instagram, even if you have to charge $1 for a PRO version of your app, as long as the images weren't "destroyed" by compression, I'd gladly pay for it!

This was actually fixed with version 3.2.0 released today.
This was process on Android with 3.2.0 on both my Prime and I9300 the output is the same :
I also just posted this image from my DSLR and it's perfect.
(From Instagrams servers)
Yippppppiie!!

CasseTrop said:
This was actually fixed with version 3.2.0 released today.
This was process on Android with 3.2.0 on both my Prime and I9300 the output is the same :
I also just posted this image from my DSLR and it's perfect.
(From Instagrams servers)
Yippppppiie!!
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Glad to see that Instagram for Android is getting some love from the developers!
The pictures look gorgeous!

[APP][2.3+] Face2Gif: Create animated gifs/reaction gifs!

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Face2Gif is the fastest way to create your own animated gifs right from your phone or tablet! It's perfect for reaction gifs (reaction faces), and time-lapse shots. If you have been on 9gag, tumblr recently, you probably have seen one of these pictures.
This app uses your front camera to record your face, and converts it into an animated gif picture to share with your friends, on your blog, and just everywhere!
The app is newly released so please bear with me in fixing all the bugs, please report if the app crashes or does something nasty!
Inspired from hdragomir.github.io/facetogif by Horia Dragomir.
Features:
-Create animated gif "reaction faces" with ease
-Share it to other apps and instant messaging
-Upload it online!
-Apply effects like Caption or Vignette to the picture
-Gallery to view your gifs
-Change FPS, the quality of the picture, and if you want to repeat the animation
Permissions:
-Camera: To record
-Internet: Admob ads (version without the ads coming soon, I promise!)
-Storage: Save the pictures to external storage (/Pictures/Face2Gif)
Get it here!
Play Store
Please give any comments on the app here(design, praises, hate mails...). It would really help out on the development of the app.

Just released an update that should fix a lot of crashes. Anyway, please give any feedback here! I would really appreciate it!

Epic!
Works well on my samsung s4.
Im going to have so much fun with this.
I would love to be able to use rear camera!
Thank you!

Woo! No more having to use Vine! .GIFs are back, Ababy! Excellent app, OP.
And congrats on getting featured!

I film in the center of the screen but after processing, the image goes to the lower right corner..

Can you upload it here cause in play store it says that its not combitaple with my device
So upload it here it would be better and I will give you 5stars in play store
Edit: can you make it work with rear camera please

if i share a gif produced by your app via whatsapp wa crashes
is wa able to share gifs?
great work thumbs up

Can you upload the APK? Play Store says it's not compatible with my Fascinate.

androiduser44 said:
if i share a gif produced by your app via whatsapp wa crashes
is wa able to share gifs?
great work thumbs up
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Agree with Whatsapp Crash. Didn't tried FB ..... yet :silly:

Awesome app haha!!! Having way too much fun with it.
But yeah an option to use the back camera.would be a nice addition
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Trying to use it on my tf300t but am seeing 'can't connect to camera'. Any hope?

Great app so far! Easy to use, minimal permissions needed (that's good), decent interface. Fantastic work.
Constructive criticism: Use of the normal (rear camera) would be nice and maybe a setting to change the location of where the finished gif's get stored. Besides that, love it.

yarod_g14 said:
Works well on my samsung s4.
Im going to have so much fun with this.
I would love to be able to use rear camera!
Thank you!
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Would be an incoming feature(maybe in another app, considering the app is called Face2Gif... Stay tuned!)
gonsa said:
I film in the center of the screen but after processing, the image goes to the lower right corner..
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Can you describe it more, or provide a screenshot? thanks!
webhijacker said:
Can you upload it here cause in play store it says that its not combitaple with my device
So upload it here it would be better and I will give you 5stars in play store
Edit: can you make it work with rear camera please
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Sure, check the attachment here. As for the rear cam: check out the answer on top.
androiduser44 said:
if i share a gif produced by your app via whatsapp wa crashes
is wa able to share gifs?
great work thumbs up
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I should have fixed that in the next version, it will be up as an update in an hour or so.
Macadamia Daze said:
Can you upload the APK? Play Store says it's not compatible with my Fascinate.
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Sure, check the attachments
RayGarden said:
Agree with Whatsapp Crash. Didn't tried FB ..... yet :silly:
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Fixed in the new update!
RoyJ said:
Awesome app haha!!! Having way too much fun with it.
But yeah an option to use the back camera.would be a nice addition
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah Will be coming.
Firehead said:
Woo! No more having to use Vine! .GIFs are back, Ababy! Excellent app, OP.
And congrats on getting featured!
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Thank you!

angus454 said:
Trying to use it on my tf300t but am seeing 'can't connect to camera'. Any hope?
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Um, are you running the app in landscape or portrait? There are glitched when run in landscape sometime...
Crackanug said:
Great app so far! Easy to use, minimal permissions needed (that's good), decent interface. Fantastic work.
Constructive criticism: Use of the normal (rear camera) would be nice and maybe a setting to change the location of where the finished gif's get stored. Besides that, love it.
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Thank you! Rear camera is def. an upcoming feature, and I will look into alternate URLs for the gifs.

It crashes when trying to share with Gmail too. The only option to export the gif file so far that has worked is Dropbox.

Besides minor FC when trying to share.... Very nice app... As far as wanting to use the rear camera I'll wait for the new app to do so...
Some criticism would be for the future:
A lot of users aren't willing to install 2 apps that will do the same thing only to be able to use the front and back camera...& changing the name of the application isn't really necessary if u include the ability to use the back camera just keep the front camera as default...
Otherwise great app Google + be ready for some more GIFs lol
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I downloaded the app but it says cannot connect to the camerea
HTC Desire C

webhijacker said:
I downloaded the app but it says cannot connect to the camerea
HTC Desire C
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Does your phone have a front facing cam?

icechen1 said:
Does your phone have a front facing cam?
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Yes, xperia p

.so how can i send via sms? i tried but it only sees it as a image.

[App][2.3+] Portrait Lens: Stand Out!

Portrait Lens for Android Creates DSLR Focus Effect in Flat Photos
What’s the difference between a snap taken with a phone’s camera and a photograph made with a professional lens? It’s the DSLR focus effect when the important object is focused on and the background is blurred. It makes a photo look beautiful and natural. A new photo manipulation app called Portrait Lens lets you create the DSLR focus effect in photos that you have taken with the mobile phone’s camera.
Here’s how you can create the DSLR focus effect. To begin, take a snap or select a photo from the gallery. The next step is to create a mask by dragging your finger around the area you want to focus on and the background you want to blur out. No matter how complex the shapes of an object could be, the application recognizes the focus area and applies the effect. It also uses a soft finish to incorporate the blur into the photo without making it look sloppy. Once done, you can save the output photo in the desired resolution (up to 3 megapixels). If necessary, you can change settings such as sharpness/blurring and saturation separately for the background and subject.
Effects (separately for the background and foreground):
- brightness, hue, and saturation;
- sharpen and blur;
- reduce noise;
- pencil sketch.
Effects for the background:
- motion blur (value and angle).
Effects for the original image:
- auto levels;
- auto tone.
Google Play link (v. 1.1.9):http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.websiteam.portraitlens
Screenshots:
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Any feedback is welcome!

Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?

Works fine for me, including tutorial.
Tutorial and integration with the camera and gallery is actually quite well polished

Crashing on 4.4 nexus 4 after took a picture or open one from gallery

the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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I was just on Google+ discussing apps that create effects and whether they are good or bad for the photography industry.
That is another topic in itself but then I saw a post for this. I think this is a very promising app. Going to give it a test drive now.

the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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+1
same here

BIGMOH said:
+1
same here
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I'm encountering the same
Nonetheless looks promising

BIGMOH said:
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same here
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For me the tutorial buttons work till the end of the tutorial.
Nice app!
Can also be used to blur faces out
Thanks

Awesome App. Thanks for your efforts!!

the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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+1 same here!
Sent from my GT_N8000

the_scotsman said:
Installed it to try it.I started the quick tutorial that appears when you first run it. It doesn't get past this screen. None of the buttons work to advance the tutorial.
If I press back, I can use the application normally. But you might need to look at fixing the tutorial getting stuck. Unless that's all there is?
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I'm sorry. New version - View attachment Portraitlens_1_05.apk

finder07 said:
I'm sorry. New version - View attachment 2372379
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After installing the new version, I'm stuck on this screen.
Anyone else having the same issue? ?
Sent from my HTC One

BIGMOH said:
After installing the new version, I'm stuck on this screen.
Anyone else having the same issue? ?
Sent from my HTC One
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This intermediate version works? - View attachment Portraitlens_1_05_1.apk

Nice app. It can be a bit confusing at first, but it's a nice idea. Looking forward to future updates.
Sent from my LG-P990 using Tapatalk 2

BIGMOH said:
After installing the new version, I'm stuck on this screen.
Anyone else having the same issue? ?
Sent from my HTC One
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+1 Same for me :/
App looks pretty nice, though.

finder07 said:
This intermediate version works? - View attachment 2372526
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Yes, this version works.
Was able to take the picture, although when I tried to define the area I had to use two fingers on the screen instead of one, was not able to apply any effects, but was able to save.
Sent from my HTC One

result is only nHD resolution (selected 3m option)

inunxelex said:
result is only nHD resolution (selected 3m option)
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The file name is "~tmp.jpg"?

finder07 said:
The file name is "~tmp.jpg"?
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yes, i knew its, from /sdcard/pictures/portrait lens/~tmp.jpg, im just rename to test.jpg then upload to my server

~tmp.jpg - screen resolution file for quick sharing
20131106_031944.jpg - 3 MP result

Camera app with separate exposure and focus

Does anyone know of a camera app that allows for separate exposure and focus. There are tons of option on iOS that do this (Camera+, Camera Awesome, etc...). On my jailbroken iPhone 4s I was even able to tweak the stock camera to do this.
I was thrilled to see Camera Awesome finally come to Android, only to learn that this feature is not supported on the Moto X.
I thought this might be a shortcoming of the underlying android camera functionality, but Camera Awesome lets you do this on the HTC One. Is this somehow limited by specific manufacture? I'm willing to pay for this feature, but I can't find an app that let me do this on the Moto X.
I've tried Camera Zoom FX, which lets you use the volume rocker to adjust exposure. But thats just not the same as being able to touch what you want in focus, then touch where you want to meter the exposure.
I also looked at Camera FV-5, and Vignette. There are both decent apps, but nothing I've found lets you use a 2-finger tap to separate focus selection and exposure.
Does anyone know how to bring this to the Moto X?

dmgibney said:
Does anyone know of a camera app that allows for separate exposure and focus. There are tons of option on iOS that do this (Camera+, Camera Awesome, etc...). On my jailbroken iPhone 4s I was even able to tweak the stock camera to do this.
I was thrilled to see Camera Awesome finally come to Android, only to learn that this feature is not supported on the Moto X.
I thought this might be a shortcoming of the underlying android camera functionality, but Camera Awesome lets you do this on the HTC One. Is this somehow limited by specific manufacture? I'm willing to pay for this feature, but I can't find an app that let me do this on the Moto X.
I've tried Camera Zoom FX, which lets you use the volume rocker to adjust exposure. But thats just not the same as being able to touch what you want in focus, then touch where you want to meter the exposure.
I also looked at Camera FV-5, and Vignette. There are both decent apps, but nothing I've found lets you use a 2-finger tap to separate focus selection and exposure.
Does anyone know how to bring this to the Moto X?
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You realize that the stock camera app has a setting to drag the exposure square anywhere in the pic right?

jmill75 said:
You realize that the stock camera app has a setting to drag the exposure square anywhere in the pic right?
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No, I didn't realize that. Looking at the camera now (I have version 3.1.5) I don't see a way to do that. The only setting that is close it being able to set the focus point. If I try to tap and hold, or drag my finger to set a different exposure point it just takes mulitple photos.
How do you get an exposure square to show up?
If it matters I'm on Republic Wireless with Android 4.2.2. Is that the issue?
Thanks for the help!

Look for Focal in the play store
It's buried a bit in the app's settings but it is there

dmgibney said:
No, I didn't realize that. Looking at the camera now (I have version 3.1.5) I don't see a way to do that. The only setting that is close it being able to set the focus point. If I try to tap and hold, or drag my finger to set a different exposure point it just takes mulitple photos.
How do you get an exposure square to show up?
If it matters I'm on Republic Wireless with Android 4.2.2. Is that the issue?
Thanks for the help!
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Yes that is the issue. This functionality is added in 4.4

Im running 4.4 with Camera version 3.1.41 and it has it....

4.4 has this feature? How do you separate exposure from focus? I see that I can drag the circle around, but isn't that setting both the exposure AND the focus? OP wants to set exposure and focus on separate points.
Sent from my XT1053

Although it is still in beta, "focal" in the app store is free and awesome and has separate focus and exposure points. It is buggy but gives you a ton of control.
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As others have mentioned, the app Focal. Just make sure you set the image size correctly, or you'll get a blank pic.
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I am using the app Camera -FV-5
Excellent acm app with the feature you are looking for and more.

phositadc said:
4.4 has this feature? How do you separate exposure from focus? I see that I can drag the circle around, but isn't that setting both the exposure AND the focus? OP wants to set exposure and focus on separate points.
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I'm wondering this same thing about the stock camera app
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Jexx11 said:
I'm wondering this same thing about the stock camera app
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Stock 4.4 does not have the ability to separate exposure and focus.

AdhvanIt said:
Stock 4.4 does not have the ability to separate exposure and focus.
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Try the S4 camera apk
Sent on my Moto X

flashallthetime said:
Try the S4 camera apk
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I swear by Snap Camera!

Camera app?

This camera is nice but missing some options I really liked and used a lot. I had some nice cameras in the past on custom ROMs. Anybody know of any camera apps that give you more options? I'm looking for when you take a pic you can filter out certain colors. Not sure what the features are really called.

How bout Google camera.

p70shooter said:
How bout Google camera.
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Thanks. I have that one. Works nice but doesn't have the filter options.

jasvncnt1 said:
This camera is nice but missing some options I really liked and used a lot. I had some nice cameras in the past on custom ROMs. Anybody know of any camera apps that give you more options? I'm looking for when you take a pic you can filter out certain colors. Not sure what the features are really called.
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have a look at focal or retrica

jasvncnt1 said:
This camera is nice but missing some options I really liked and used a lot. I had some nice cameras in the past on custom ROMs. Anybody know of any camera apps that give you more options? I'm looking for when you take a pic you can filter out certain colors. Not sure what the features are really called.
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Personally by far the best is 'A Better Camera'.
Besides being totally manual in its controls it has an immense amount of settings you can apply.
It's the only app that controls not just exposure and white balance but ISO as well.
Camera FV-5 shows it too can change ISO but the second you use it you soon notice the ISO never actually changes in the shot taken.
When you use A Better Camera ensure you swipe the screen twice to gain access to the options for each swipe.

How about camera 360?
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Thanks everybody. I'm looking at all the options you gave me. Thanks!
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If anyone is looking for a camera app that has lots of effects I found camera 2 and it's pretty cool.

jasvncnt1 said:
If anyone is looking for a camera app that has lots of effects I found camera 2 and it's pretty cool.
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Any manual controls?

PaulVulcan said:
Any manual controls?
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There are lots of settings. Here a quick screen shot of some
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There are lots of settings. Here a quick screen shot of some
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Interesting.... I can see Metering, White Balance, Exposure and ISO.
Anything else?
Unfortunately the developer has not released a free or trial version thus making it difficult to download, especially when you have A Better Camera and Camera FV-5 to try before buying.
If it were based on filters alone I would chose the free and very good Camera 360 app.
However, I am always on the lookout for a great camera app and have not tried Camera 2.

Beards said:
Interesting.... I can see Metering, White Balance, Exposure and ISO.
Anything else?
Unfortunately the developer has not released a free or trial version thus making it difficult to download, especially when you have A Better Camera and Camera FV-5 to try before buying.
If it were based on filters alone I would chose the free and very good Camera 360 app.
However, I am always on the lookout for a great camera app and have not tried Camera 2.
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I actually never heard of it. Went to best buy yesterday and I guess someone had installed it on an s5. So I tried it there and then bought it. It has those settings and pic effects. You should be able to buy and try it. Then if you don't like it you can refund. I've done that with many apps. I believe as long as you do the refund in I think 15 min

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I actually never heard of it. Went to best buy yesterday and I guess someone had installed it on an s5. So I tried it there and then bought it. It has those settings and pic effects. You should be able to buy and try it. Then if you don't like it you can refund. I've done that with many apps. I believe as long as you do the refund in I think 15 min
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Thanks... You are right it is 15 mins and to be honest that's nowhere near enough time to try a camera app out.
Don't get me wrong, it may be a very good app but with only a 15 minute returns window on apps that obviously need much longer to test I wish it were mandatory for developers to offer you trials or lite versions.
Until then I'll pass but I'm very pleased you found an app you are happy with.