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Why aren't there any camera apps?

I find this a bit strange that we have to do with that crapy ass camera app MicroSoft left us with. Why hasn't there ever been built another camera app to replace the standard one? Is it technically impossible? Cause I would love to see an app that works and has the looks of the new Sony Ericssons camera app. On my Symbian phone there are several camera apps available and some are indeed better than the regular one (producing better quality photos). We can get apps to do almost everything or to replace existing apps in the OS, but just not for the camera. So does anyone have an answer to this, cause I really like to know. :shock:

i have exactly the same thought! why o why?

camera app is not by Microsoft but by High Tech Computer Corp.

deuxani said:
I find this a bit strange that we have to do with that crapy ass camera app MicroSoft left us with. Why hasn't there ever been built another camera app to replace the standard one? Is it technically impossible? Cause I would love to see an app that works and has the looks of the new Sony Ericssons camera app. On my Symbian phone there are several camera apps available and some are indeed better than the regular one (producing better quality photos). We can get apps to do almost everything or to replace existing apps in the OS, but just not for the camera. So does anyone have an answer to this, cause I really like to know. :shock:
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What is the point - the camera hardware in this phone sucks. A million apps will not change that. As they say: garbage in-garabage out.

No , IA camera works great , if only we can run it on Wm2005 that would be Superb

But the software you use to take pictures is also very important for the quality. If it has bad lighting control, the pictures will look worse, etc. A timer would be handy too, cause I have the feeling that it's impossible to take a picture without slightly moving the phone at the moment of the shot. But this IA Camera app looks ok (at least alot better than the standard app), but where can I get it, cause it isn't being sold anymore. Check out the manual here:
http://www.gaborvision.com.tw/img/IA-CAMERA-WIZARD-USER-MANU.pdf
I really want to try this.
EDIT: I found this thread on a camera timer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=23585&highlight=ia+camera
I attached the app.

Video Calling activation on x10i???

Video Calling activation on x10i, is this possible after root?
regards ec

And how do you plan to make a video call without front camera ?????? Read specs of the phone people...

damirbusic said:
And how do you plan to make a video call without front camera ?????? Read specs of the phone people...
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it can be done easily by the rear camera !!
it is working with the C905 (please Know the SE history).

EdgarCupari said:
Video Calling activation on x10i, is this possible after root?
regards ec
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currently it is not available but one of our great developers can do it
the concept is there, if you downloaded Fring application from the Market you will be able to perform Video Calls over the Skype (through Fring)

But that has no use, you must look at back camera and you cannot see the person with who are you talking...

Well you can carry a mirror with you and point the rear camera to that.

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Fuzalert2k said:
Well you can carry a mirror with you and point the rear camera to that.
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Are you drunk ?

Mirror?
Hahahaha ) good one....

You can already do video calling with Fring, using Skype. No root required.
I heard root enabled X-ray vision on the camera, I ride the train a lot here in Japan, will come in handy.

I just bring a picture of whoever I'm talking to, and look at that.
It's just like video calling but better.
Sometimes I bring a picture of the Queen, and pretend I'm actually taking to her.
People on the train are amazed I know the Queen.

Aren't we a sarcastic bunch today!
I just close my eyes and imagine what the caller looks like.. It's cheaper that way.
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Lol this thread is funny. But on a serious note, why can't we use the front camera?
P.S - My first post on XDA Forum

Anandc said:
Lol this thread is funny. But on a serious note, why can't we use the front camera?
P.S - My first post on XDA Forum
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Mostly because there is no front camera.

ddewbofh said:
Mostly because there is no front camera.
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What are you saying? there is no front camera on X10? I thought that black thing is the front camera.

Anandc said:
What are you saying? there is no front camera on X10? I thought that black thing is the front camera.
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It's the proximity sensor or the ambient light sensor. Don't remember exactly what, but it's no camera.

ddewbofh said:
It's the proximity sensor or the ambient light sensor. Don't remember exactly what, but it's no camera.
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I always thought it's the front camera. I can't believe this. Skype is going to come up with video calls on mobile phones and we can't use that feature now. How come X10 does not have front camera while almost all new phones have front camera. X1i has front camera lol

Anandc said:
I always thought it's the front camera. I can't believe this. Skype is going to come up with video calls on mobile phones and we can't use that feature now. How come X10 does not have front camera while almost all new phones have front camera. X1i has front camera lol
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My guess is that SE has found that it's not used enough to warrant the extra cost. We've been doing videocalling here in .se for a few years and it hasn't really caught on. Even with free video-calling the uptake has been slow so they probably decided that the cost outweighed the benefits.

ddewbofh said:
My guess is that SE has found that it's not used enough to warrant the extra cost. We've been doing videocalling here in .se for a few years and it hasn't really caught on. Even with free video-calling the uptake has been slow so they probably decided that the cost outweighed the benefits.
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That makes sense.
Thank you

[Q] does hd2 have a front camera for 3g video calling?

hi friends...
i was wondering whether hd2 has a front camera...when i was looking at the specification of hd2...it was given that it does not have a front camera.but 3g calling is possible in hd2...but actuallly 3g video callling must neeed a front camera right?
then how cum its posssible to do a 3g video callling without a front camera?
any sugestion?
i have installed android gingerbread 2.3.2 in hd2..
vishnu

The hd2 does not have a front facing camera, I guess technically if you had ANY camera and 3g it should be possible to do video calling although you would not be able to see yourself or the other person so there really wouldn't really be a reason for it. Also as of now there is no ROM that even has the option of doing video calls that's including the few mytouch 4g ports.

Can't you just look at your HD2 and see there's no camera? Haha.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

What?... you CAN make video call using the right software.... "Tango" free on the market for one works quite well on wifi...
Small disadvantage... you have to share the time between "viewing your friend " and "sending them your stream""

That would not be a true video call and its using wi-fi not the phones data service
Sent from my HTC HD2

kitty(senior member)
if i am not mistaken i am talking about the front camera

i wish hd2 has a ffc

I don't see any, but it would be a nice to have

It does not have a Front Facing Camera.
HTC phones have had FFC for years before the first iphone was made. It was very rarely used due to: cost of video calls, jerky video (due to network restraints), everyone around could hear your conversation and not wanting to be videoed while making a call.
Since it wasn't being used, I suspect that HTC thought it was a good idea to remove it and put better stuff in its place (compass, movement sensor, etc).
Then the Apple Marketing folk came along and showed how to sell video calling (but only among themselves). And it was good selling. They could only video call 5% of the mobile phone market (assuming that all their iphone, iphone3g and iphone3gs users would have to move on up to the iphone4) and only if both were connected through a WiFi network. That is so restrictive that only those who have joined the Apple Cult would fall for.

I had nokia 6630,i think it was the first phone to allow videocalling in the world ...This phone comes only with the back camera,and so nokia invented the "see what i see video calling feature" (as described in the manual),and an optional craddle with a front facing camera. Ahahaha

There is a clip on plastic periscope thingy available which uses mirrors to point the camera to the front, and then I assume the software flips the image vertically. ,, not seen one in action, but might be useful if vid calls are essential.

Hello , I don't know if youreally know what is a HD2 to claim it does not have a front facing camera. Didn't you ever use this feature with your phone when on Windows Mobile 6.5 ?
It's not because android can't propose it that it does not exist !
I used to use this often and it lacks now with android

Whatt???
Wich Hd2 are we talking about???
Even with WM6.5, Hd2 doesn't have a font camera, it's hardware.
And now, the roms android dedicated to the hd2 offer all that the Hd2 can do.

+1, there is no front camera.
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Skype with receiving Videochat now for Desire HD

Skype videochat is now avaiable for desire hd
but you cant send videos, but receive videos
Sound is no Problem.
here a detail link:
http://www.androidnews.de/skype-2-0-videochat-dank-gehackter-apk-auch-auf-anderen-geraten

Thanks for the heads-up, but just for the record, I'm pretty sure you'd get a much better response if you link was in English.

ViousAD said:
Thanks for the heads-up, but just for the record, I'm pretty sure you'd get a much better response if you link was in English.
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Much better .
@topic:
I'm waiting when I will can send Videos .

Vessarius said:
Much better .
@topic:
I'm waiting when I will can send Videos .
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Like... never??? When I bought my DHD I was like "I've had a mobile with a front facing camera for 5 years and actually have used it less than 5 times. So I can go along with the missing front camera." The only way to send video is with the rear camera, which as far as I know supports only higt resolution vidos. If it could capturre video at 640x480 @30fps that would be great for video talk, but only on high speed connection, cause of the data transfer.

Good news, finally I can see my partner again
As for video recording... Could be very difficult on our beloved DHDs. Without a front facing camera I would loose the "can see" part just gained with this update. However... If the rear facing camera could be used, you could hold your device in front of a mirror to see the screen (and your partner) again
Would be very interested in seeing traffic statistics...

Nice, hope I can use rear camera for video on DHD.
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SPhcT said:
Nice, hope I can use rear camera for video on DHD.
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Me 2...this will be awesome.

Hi,
I tried skype 2.0 on my DHD, and the video call is not working. I tried it on stock and then on V. Unity ROM..
I think, that can be hardware faulire. Could you please help me?
thx,
brgs,
Herold

The Camera Quality Thing...what´s your solution?

Hey folks!
I´m one of the most enthusiastic Streak user within us (coming from an HD2 ) and I´m loving my new phone...
BUT: As all of you surely know, the camera is a not-so-funny-joke compared to phones like the HD2. So after many months where nobody has talked about this, my question is: What are your solutions/workaraounds for better pictures?
I´ve just tried the obvious: camera360 & MagicHour. But no, it doesn´t make it much better.
Last but not least: Is there some hope e.g. for getting some better drivers? Hope dies last, I´m praying for some very kind devs with similar intentions

Hmmm everyone knows the Streak's camera is no great and I think this has to do with the camera module itself. Look at HTC's camera, they mostly suck especially in low light conditions and in video recording at night - till now even if there is a great amount of developpers working on htc phones, no one has successfully modded them. And to tell you the truth, considering that the Streak is not that popular for modders, chances are really really weak that someone will work on it.
I think Sony Ericsson X10/Arc/N8/Infuse/Mytouch4G Slide are among the best camera phone if I'm not mistaken.

Final5k said:
Hmmm everyone knows the Streak's camera is no great and I think this has to do with the camera module itself. Look at HTC's camera, they mostly suck especially in low light conditions and in video recording at night - till now even if there is a great amount of developpers working on htc phones, no one has successfully modded them. And to tell you the truth, considering that the Streak is not that popular for modders, chances are really really weak that someone will work on it.
I think Sony Ericsson X10/Arc/N8/Infuse/Mytouch4G Slide are among the best camera phone if I'm not mistaken.
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i also agree. sony ericsson and nokia always best in camera. i also own a streak 5. but my old nokia 6600 slide is 10times better quality photo thn streak though its only 3.2 MP.

I find the Streak's camera is perfect for quick shots, but prefer using my three-year old digital camera since its CCD sensor is larger than the one in the Streak.

With Camera360, the photos come out with a quality more pleasing to the eyes than the stock camera. It's ok to take photos if you are not picky about quality but don't expect jaw-dropping photos!
My fav camera phone goes definitely to the Nokia N8 and Sony Satio/X10 - they maybe a bit old, but when you take photos or videos, you can show them to everyone since the quality is high above than most smartphones!

I use a proper camera if I want to take proper photographs, the Streak is handy for the odd snapshot but it's a phone/tablet device, not a camera.

Yeah, my solution to poor phone cameras is to not use them. If the Streak didn't have a camera I wouldn't miss it.
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try lg camera port.. work better than the original... thats "better", it doesnt work miracles though

djscopesofm said:
try lg camera port.. work better than the original... thats "better", it doesnt work miracles though
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May I ask you which LG port you mean? The one from this thread?

not 100% but that might be it