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Front video camera

video call camera testing- possible?
is it possible to check the video cam? just turn it on to see if it's working (without entering the video call mode)?

Yes, the camera app allows you to switch to front facing camera

camera app?
I don't think that is possible, changing profiles using the camera app always use the back camera, not the video call one.

latinoxxx said:
I don't think that is possible, changing profiles using the camera app always use the back camera, not the video call one.
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The coolcamera application can be set to use front cam. For example as a web cam Not a free application but can download it for trial purposes but it limits use to 25 seconds or something until you start it again.
For info/download of latest beta
http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkontherun/2006/10/new_beta_versio.html
or straight to Ateksoft download
http://www.ateksoft.com/download.html
Mike

thanks . . .

sparkyxda said:
Yes, the camera app allows you to switch to front facing camera
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My mistake, must have been the universal that allowed this

you could always call your video mailbox. still have to make a call though, but not to another person

nah i just wanted to see if my video cam works properly. done it with coolcamera, thanks

Does anyone know a app that allows for transmission of Tytn front camera pix over GPRS/3G, like a webcam? Over IP, not videocall. Cool Camera has extracted its webcam part as addon (on Dec. 5), so maybe it can do it now? Anyone tested?

Is there a way to check this is working without making a video call?
I have no 3G reception here and need to check it works before my 7 day return is up.
Thanks.

I heard there is a program called CoolCamera by Ateksoft which will let you do this. I have not tried it out yet, though.

Just call a land line you will see the front camera image for a moment and then the call will fail.
K

QuachMD said:
I heard there is a program called CoolCamera by Ateksoft which will let you do this. I have not tried it out yet, though.
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CoolCamera has that feature alright, but for some weird reason the video displayed is tilted sideways and there is no way to fix this inside CoolCamera settings...
What I did noticed tho, is that the video quality is of inferior quality and lower framerates.
Peace!
Rayan

Thread Merged with previously existing thread on identical subject.
Mike

[APP] Z-ScreenRecorder (record your screen)

Hello guys i have found a cool app
DESCRIPTION:
Record video from the screen of your
device to make app promos or tutorials.
Z-ScreenRecorder PRO needs ROOT
PERMITION to run.
TRY THE FREE VERSION FIRST TO ENSURE
THIS APP WORKS PROPERLY ON YOUR
DEVICE.
Z-ScreenRecorder allows record video
directly from the screen of your device to
the SD.
It Is designed to create promotional videos
of your apps,make tutorials or simply
record clips to use as help.
It's extremely simple to use:
- Execute the app and press "Record"
button.
- Works while it is recording.
-Tap Z-ScreenRecorder desktop icon or
status bar blinking icon to stop.
-Visit the video gallery to play, send or
delete the video.
Your video is recorder at "/sdcard/zausan/
Z-ScreenRecorder/"
only problem i think is that i guess it records video @ 10 fps only..

With CM7 it doesn't work, with CM9 it's sooooo slow!
I can scroll down and up the notification bar three times and the record just shows one action...

i'm_ever_dreaming said:
With CM7 it doesn't work, with CM9 it's sooooo slow!
I can scroll down and up the notification bar three times and the record just shows one action...
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working for me on cm7 rc1 but yeah it's quality is poor but i would say something is better than nothing
let's hope the developer of app will make it better

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ms.screencastfree&feature=related_apps
Try this one^

Lycan said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ms.screencastfree&feature=related_apps
Try this one^
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couldn't find on market but searching on Google

It isn't compatible with our phone.
Tried it also with the free apk file, doesn't work.

i'm_ever_dreaming said:
It isn't compatible with our phone.
Tried it also with the free apk file, doesn't work.
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which app are you talking about? z-screen or screen cast?

z-screen is slow
Screencast isn't compatible with optimus one

i'm_ever_dreaming said:
z-screen is slow
Screencast isn't compatible with optimus one
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yeah that's true btw you can still download screencast from somewhere it should work..

i'm_ever_dreaming said:
It isn't compatible with our phone.
Tried it also with the free apk file, doesn't work.
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i'm_ever_dreaming said:
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ohh that sucks
i use z screen even if its slow but atleast works

Can't save recorder files
I cannot save recorded files please help !:crying::crying::crying:

[Q] Video Recording with Flash 'On'

Anyone who is able to record videos with flash on in dark, using the stock camera app ?? anyone ?? I tried many time, with flash on, but it simply turns off the flash after focusing. Any knowledgeable insight or help will be appreciated !

I think it's a bug relating to our camera app... Try to clear cache & data of camera app... Or u can use any other app (like camera 360) in which u can make videos with light on.

Just switch off auto flash light. When open camera you can see four buttons. Click on 2nd button to change auto flash.

No bro... it got nothing with auto flash setting... it's a bug in the camera app (no matter wht setting u put, the video camera just turns off the light after a few second when video recording starts)

i don't have any problem like that. My stock camera is working fine in recording videos with auto flash..... u can use google camera app for this bcoz i had problem with photo capturing and google camera app solved it.
Sent from my AO5510 using XDA Free mobile app

ujilraj said:
No bro... it got nothing with auto flash setting... it's a bug in the camera app (no matter wht setting u put, the video camera just turns off the light after a few second when video recording starts)
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I checked the video camera again. When I start video camera with Auto Flash on the flash light turns off after few seconds and with Auto Flash off flash light lights continuously till video camera stopped. I don't know whether it is a defect? I have installed Lenovo camera but this option is not available in video camera.

flashed the kernel from this page & camera app issues seems to be fixed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/yureka/development/cm11-stock-updated-kernel-15th-feb-2015-t3031475

Motion Pictures on OnePlus 5

Hey,
Does anyone know if it is possible to do with the default camera app or any other camera APK?
It's those pictures that also record a few seconds of each picture. I need do some of that stuff at work and can't find anything.
Like the "Cinemagraph" thing. Or that Motion Picture on Pixel 2
Thanks for help anyway!

timartinhof said:
Hey,
Does anyone know if it is possible to do with the default camera app or any other camera APK?
It's those pictures that also record a few seconds of each picture. I need do some of that stuff at work and can't find anything.
Like the "Cinemagraph" thing. Or that Motion Picture on Pixel 2
Thanks for help anyway!
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Use the mod-ed Google Camera app. It has the motion foto option and it come activated in the app by default after you install it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655215

Opt1mu5On3 said:
Use the mod-ed Google Camera app. It has the motion foto option and it come activated in the app by default after you install it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655215
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I have stock recovery, impossible to install, right?

timartinhof said:
I have stock recovery, impossible to install, right?
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Read the post man! It's a simple .apk No need for custom recovery, root. Download the .apk and install it like any other .apk

timartinhof said:
Hey,
Does anyone know if it is possible to do with the default camera app or any other camera APK?
It's those pictures that also record a few seconds of each picture. I need do some of that stuff at work and can't find anything.
Like the "Cinemagraph" thing. Or that Motion Picture on Pixel 2
Thanks for help anyway!
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Use Camera MX app

timartinhof said:
Hey,
Does anyone know if it is possible to do with the default camera app or any other camera APK?
It's those pictures that also record a few seconds of each picture. I need do some of that stuff at work and can't find anything.
Like the "Cinemagraph" thing. Or that Motion Picture on Pixel 2
Thanks for help anyway!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75432576&postcount=108

Ajaykmr said:
Use Camera MX app
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It really isn't a good replacement.

Video problem (focus hunts)

Does anyone else have a problem with video recording? No matter which app I use the camera hunts for focus occasionally resulting in the frame zooming in and out, or out and in, slightly. I can't manage to get more than 3/5 seconds of rock solid framing?

I have the same issue (LineageOS 14.1) and came here to ask which app I should use to avoid this problem!
This video shows the refocusing really well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCcEp3oD4aY
GotoDengo said:
Does anyone else have a problem with video recording?
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Do you use the stock ROM or a custom ROM like I do?
Maybe ZTE will repair your phone?

SGH-i200 said:
I have the same issue (LineageOS 14.1) and came here to ask which app I should use to avoid this problem!
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It looks like your camera is refocussing a lot more frequently than mine!
I'm running the Stock ROM and camera app at the moment. I don't think it's a hardware problem as the camera does not refocuss when taking a still photo.
I can't have ZTE look at it as there's no service center in the UK (and I bought it from Gearbest).

GotoDengo said:
I don't think it's a hardware problem as the camera does not refocuss when taking a still photo.
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You are right! :good: I changed the 'touch focus duration' in the LOS camera app from '0s' to 'infinite' and now the focus does only change if I click elsewhere!
There should a similar setting in the stock camera app!

SGH-i200 said:
You are right! :good: I changed the 'touch focus duration' in the LOS camera app from '0s' to 'infinite' and now the focus does only change if I click elsewhere!
There should a similar setting in the stock camera app!
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I can't find such a setting in the stock camera app!
But I did find it in the Open Camera app!

GotoDengo said:
I can't find such a setting in the stock camera app!
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Can you upload a screenshot of the video settings?
You mean 'Open Camera' (Camera App) - https://f-droid.org/app/net.sourceforge.opencamera? Which setting you changed? I had no refocussing without changing any setting.

SGH-i200 said:
Can you upload a screenshot of the video settings?
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Using Open Camera has fixed the problem for me!
The stock camera app only seems to have fixed focus settings for the stills camera!

SGH-i200 said:
'Open Camera' (Camera App) - https://f-droid.org/app/net.sourceforge.opencamera
Which setting you changed? I had no refocussing without changing any setting.
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To answer myself: The small icons in the menu represent the different focus modes! :good:

SGH-i200 said:
To answer myself: The small icons in the menu represent the different focus modes! :good:
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Yes it took a while to find the settings! The continuous autofocus setting ("c") causes my Mini to hunt for focus every 2/3 seconds. All the other settings work as expected with no hunting.

Doh! I've just found that you can lock focus and exposure using the Stock camera app! You just need to long press on the target circle after you have selected the object you want to focus on.
https://youtu.be/Un0FJCYKTcM?t=216
Once locked you can choose another object to focus another and it will lock focus on that without having to long press again.