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How to improve camera quality?

Hello, i am going to buy Atrix. But camera takes pictrures ugly quality. Is there any way to improve quality? Compression? What´s about Droid 3 camera app?

I don't know about Droid 3 camera but, I'm using the camera app from MIUI as main one and for even better shots I use HDR Camera+ from the market. Try HDR Camera (not +) first to see if you like it, the + version has a lot more settings and uses flash as well.

Camera Zoom FX works a lot better, you can find it on the market.
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nikidorian said:
I don't know about Droid 3 camera but, I'm using the camera app from MIUI as main one and for even better shots I use HDR Camera+ from the market. Try HDR Camera (not +) first to see if you like it, the + version has a lot more settings and uses flash as well.
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I actually use this as my defsult as well.
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+1 miui camera apk

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Im using CM9 and i don't even have camera .... now im feeling life without camera is kinda wierd.

I'm using the Droid 3 camera and it works pretty well
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Ya well Yikes Atrix Camera
Ya there are software options but the camera just isn't that great to start with. But the rest of the phone is amazing thanks to the development community.

using neutrino's rom atm and you can deff. notice the difference with this one or stock camera, I think it's the MIUI one

so the different cameras apps actually affect the quality of the pictures themselves huh? i thought they were there for effects, stabilization, etc.

i use miui camera aswell..just perfect !

HKnightz said:
so the different cameras apps actually affect the quality of the pictures themselves huh? i thought they were there for effects, stabilization, etc.
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Yeah its the same camera no matter what app/apk you use.
Only thing you can do to improve the camera quality is up the Mega pixels to 5 if you only had it on 3 for some reason. Other than that, totally placebo effect.
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pictures with a HDR app look a lot better as you effectively increase the dynamic range of the camera
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GerhardKi said:
pictures with a HDR app look a lot better as you effectively increase the dynamic range of the camera
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andrew.cambridge said:
Yeah its the same camera no matter what app/apk you use.
Only thing you can do to improve the camera quality is up the Mega pixels to 5 if you only had it on 3 for some reason. Other than that, totally placebo effect.
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Not really I took two identical pictures one with MIUI Camera and one with Default CM7 camera, you can definitely tell a difference. While the sensor remains the same different apps will process pictures differently.

The camera in neutrino rom is good, but you loose the front one. Still Atrix just doesn't have the megapixels.

Best Camera app?

Can someone recommend me a really good camera app which I can use instead of the stock app? I have used Camera Zoom but that somehow cuts my photos from the corners when the front cam is used.
I am primarily looking for a camera app with a timer...which it seems isn't included in our stock camera.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance to anyone who replies.
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I quite like Snap Camera.
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If you want full control of camera parameters, I recommend Camera FV-5.

I use Shot Control, because it has full exposure controls:
- Multiple Touch Focus/Meter regions on ICS (on supported devices with Android 4.0)
- Direct access to exposure control and zoom
- One tap access to ISO, White Balance, Scene Modes, Focus Modes, and Flash Mode Settings (based on device abilities)
- Custom mapping for hardware buttons (like volume down for focus, volume up for shutter)
- Pre-focus function
It's built for photographers who know how to manipulate DSLRs.
I don't think it has a timer, though, but the Dev is super responsive so I'm sure if you requested it, he'd add it.

ProCapture Pro has it all.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom&feature=search_result try this great app with loads of features

Yeah go with abdullahs recommendation camera zoom fix is great. You can always just try all of them and see which one you like best
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Abdullah1997 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom&feature=search_result try this great app with loads of features
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abdel12345 said:
Yeah go with abdullahs recommendation camera zoom fix is great. You can always just try all of them and see which one you like best
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Just check out the first post man. Thanks for the help and all, but been having problems with Camera Zoom FX
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CyanogenMod's modified stock camera is pretty nice with HDR and other stuff

SacGuru said:
Just check out the first post man. Thanks for the help and all, but been having problems with Camera Zoom FX
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Whoops didn't see that lol. But I use it and its one of the best ones. But sorry didn't fully read the post I just looked at the title
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Del

I am using Shot Control. If you are looking for an app that takes perfect shots with just one click, this may not be for you.

I'm telling you all, try ProCapture. Best camera app available.
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What's the best camera app you have found?

For instance... I have found that the stock camera does a great job on action photos with the sports setting whereas the Super Camera doesn't do so well, but it excels at still photos compared to the stock one. Photo comparisons coming soon... I would also appreciate if you guys could post photo comparisons too and what settings you used.

in_dmand said:
For instance... I have found that the stock camera does a great job on action photos with the sports setting whereas the Super Camera doesn't do so well, but it excels at still photos compared to the stock one. Photo comparisons coming soon... I would also appreciate if you guys could post photo comparisons too and what settings you used.
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for me, i love Cymera and Vigenette
settings wise, i only change the mega pixels and i dont touch the iso and other craps.

I like Camera Zoom FX
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Only alternative I really used was Camera Zoom FX. I use stock 99% of the time, works great for me.

I tried several a couple days ago and found Camera FV-5 works really well. The low light shots in that app were hugely better for color accuracy and detail than stock, Super Camera, A Better Camera, Focal, and Snap Camera. Plus Camera FV-5 does make low light shops look like oil paintings, you see the noise and the details both. There is a free version, try it out, I think you'll like it.

I am using the nexus camera app with photo sphere... deff works smooth on my custom rom, can't complain but much better than Samsung stock
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where did you get the nexus 5 app ..care to share
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adroidgalaxy said:
I am using the nexus camera app with photo sphere... deff works smooth on my custom rom, can't complain but much better than Samsung stock
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Why are you saying that about a completely different phone? It's not even relevant.

Photo comparissons would be nice.What i have found is that stock camera with flash or no flash takes ****ty pictures at night,especialy faces,all look like water paint.Its that stupid denoise algorithm...

Moto X Camera Quality Improved!!! No Root Needed

I installed the Slimbean 4.3 Camera apk from another device and the camera quality has improved significantly!!! The only bugs are that panorama and video recording do not work..
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1lQFtkOwbsNVHFHalBJVVVlQmM/edit?usp=docslist_api
My Camera Settings:
Smart Capture = On
JPEG Quality: Super
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jtquen said:
I installed the Slim 4.2 Camera apk from another device and the camera quality has improved significantly!!!
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1lQFtkOwbsNVHFHalBJVVVlQmM/edit?usp=docslist_api
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Do you have any pictures of both cameras side to side?

Not yet
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I have the Google Camera 2.3.017.apk installed on my X and everything works splendid. I actually prefer it to the (confusing) stock camera app.

might want to change your title of the post to include the word camera.

Whether this app works on moto g
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Do any of these cameras have a timer?

I tried installing the camera app from my razr M and it wont install keep getting the same error app not installed after it tries

LordLugard said:
I have the Google Camera 2.3.017.apk installed on my X and everything works splendid. I actually prefer it to the (confusing) stock camera app.
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I'm curious. How is the stock camera confusing? I found it to be one of the simplest interfaces ever.

Jason.DROID said:
I'm curious. How is the stock camera confusing? I found it to be one of the simplest interfaces ever.
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That's exactly what I was wondering.
There's no difference in picture quality either!

Wutang200 said:
That's exactly what I was wondering.
There's no difference in picture quality either!
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I agree the moto x camera app is the best interface I've used. Google camera is too hard to switch modes and has needless letterboxing.
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Jason.DROID said:
I'm curious. How is the stock camera confusing? I found it to be one of the simplest interfaces ever.
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Guess i should have been specific. It's the "carousel" settings thing i just find off-putting, that's all. I just prefer the Google camera version.

How do I rename this thread?
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jtquen said:
How do I rename this thread?
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Very good idea....it really should say "CAMERA quality improved". Simply edit your first post, and click "GO ADVANCED". Then you can rename the thread.

Are you able to assign the "shake to start" gesture to opening a new camera app?

You can if your phone is rooted and Xposed is installed. There is a module called twisty switch that allows you to launch other apps with the wrist twist, instead of the stock camera app.
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jtquen said:
I installed the Slimbean 4.3 Camera apk from another device and the camera quality has improved significantly!!! The only bugs are that panorama and video recording do not work..
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1lQFtkOwbsNVHFHalBJVVVlQmM/edit?usp=docslist_api
My Camera Settings:
Smart Capture = On
JPEG Quality: Super
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Probably should mention that the app A: Uses only 6MP of the 12 the X is capable of. And B: Duplicates the official Gallery app.

Didn't saw a real image improvement....

Cameras - working ports and 3rd party recommendations

I'm just making this thread because I am just not too thrilled with Google's camera. I'm hoping together we can figure out which camera ports out there work well for the 6P - and I'm hoping for some 3rd party camera recommendations as well.
Remember not to link paid apps here - just name them if they're paid
I'll start...
I tried the Moto X Camera shared by @not-i. I thought it was pretty responsive. The UI seemed a bit tricky when trying to use the "Control Focus & Exposure" feature.
Any other cameras you guys care to mention? Maybe I'll throw them in the OP. Let's see if this goes anywhere

The HTC camera port is not too bad but i wish it had Manual Mode.

This may sound crazy but I'd kill to have a port of the Samsung camera...

Be nice to have the Color OS Camera Ported
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I like ProShot as a paid app. Wasn't excited about the Moto X camera cuz it didn't do HDR. I'd LOVE the moto x camera with HDR. I still use the stock camera app day to day because even ProShot shows too much graininess in dark shots.

Any suggestions for good night camera or action camera

Snap camera HDR. Also has a second api. Lots of options.
There's a trial option so you can check it out, can alter the icon within the app.
Edit: scratch that, just installed it and it doesn't work wtf? Gutted.

I'm using the HTC camera as my daily.
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Izeltokatl said:
I'm using the HTC camera as my daily.
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Can you take video and snap pictures at the same time with it?
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JeffBea said:
Can you take video and snap pictures at the same time with it?
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Yes, it works great.
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Actually snap camera HDR does work. I had flashed the wrong g apps.

I am using a paid app called Camera FV-5.