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Camera Zoom FX vs Stock Cam | 3rd party camera apps' picture quality bad, a myth?

So I looked into all the buzz about the Camera Zoom FX app and the app is quite nice. (For those who think its ****, it was, it looked ugly but a recent update revamped it.)
I played around with stock and camera zoom fx apps and compared pics. The quality seems to be the same and Camera Zoom FX also has hardware support.
I have attached test shots at the end but heres what I concluded.
Use the Stock cam if you wanna take pictures quickly and dont have time. It starts up instantly and the UI is simple.
Use Camera Zoom FX if you have time to mess with the photo after taking it. The app opens slowly. Takes like 3 secs to open. And shooting pics takes around 4 secs cause it zooms after you hit the shutter. Its instant in the stock app.
What do you guys think? What apps do you use. I personally have never used 3rd part cam apps other than stock apps. Camera is a huge deal and thats the only reason why I havent switched to CM10. (If anyone can post comparison via a CM10 rom it'd be nice. I know I can always flash the ROM to check it.)
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Those who use Camera Zoom FX for filters. Get Vignette, its wayyy better.
If you use any other app and think its better, list it below too!
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Direct links to shots: [Just in case cause the forum shows the image full size and it looks weird.]
Stock
Camera Zoom FX
Stock Shot:
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Camera Zoom FX shot:

hmm no one?

I'm also using Camera Zoom FX and it's very nice
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I´m using stock camera.
I think its easier to compare these pictures with : http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/156694

I can´t see any difference between those 2 pics.

I use this app a lot, u have to say it produces the highest quality time lapse files of any app that iv tried and iv tried many! The burst feature works great, really like this app, worth the money for sure. I cant tell between the two above photos either.

I use camera360 for instant effects.
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[APP] Wondershare PowerCam [1.6+]

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GET THIS AMAZING APP HERE
Interface
When you launch the app, you get a menu system that lets you choose
one of four options: capture, gallery, collage and share. Diving into each,
the UI is generally what you'd expect. The buttons are self-explanatory,
and you get a regular phone camera-style viewfinder.
Filters
PowerCam offers a decent set of filters, most of which are a bit too over-the-top
for my own taste. You get a standard set of minor filters to lightly tweak the coloring
of the scene that are quite nice, but the rest are a bit out there and I really don't
see many people using them. For the ones that I liked, it seemed to work well enough.
It should also be noted that there is a "no filter" mode for when you have the app open
and want a "regular" shot.
Tilt-Shift
The tilt-shift method, if you're not familiar, is something usually accomplished with
a special camera lens to produce interestingly focused images. The main subject
is sharply in focus, and everything else is quickly out of focus right next to it.
On a smartphone, its all done in post-processing. PowerCam seems to do a pretty
good job, and you can really get some good shots if you spend some time with it.
Panorama
I was surprised by the panorama quality. Using the app on my Galaxy Nexus,
it captured them more consistently and much quicker than the built-in panorama
feature of the Android 4.x camera.
Collages
Something that's going to be very user-dependent is the collage feature.
You can select several pictures you've taken and form them into framed multi-shot pictures.
The UI is friendly enough, just select from your picture list which ones you want,
and it'll arrange them randomly with a frame. You can shuffle the pictures around
and select the frame style, but I was hard-pressed to find frames that I actually enjoyed.
Sharing
PowerCam has built-in sharing functionality to Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr.
Wish that it would use a regular sharing menu and let you use other apps (like Google+),
but it doesn't really matter, as you can share from your Gallery app to anything installed
on your phone after the fact.
COURTESY OF ANDROID CENTRAL

Why does the shutter button look like the one on iPhone? In fact, why bother making an Android camera app that completely rips off the iphone camera app's interface?

holyevilcow said:
Why does the shutter button look like the one on iPhone? In fact, why bother making an Android camera app that completely rips off the iphone camera app's interface?
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I did not make the app i am simply sharing it
im what Willis was talking about

thanks for share.

Camera is not taking pictures when in small resolution just some lines. I read reviews on Play Store and most of S3 users have this problem. Not worted to download for our devices antill they fix this

yup this is no good on the s3

all im getting is blurry lines as pictures. crap

doesnt work for me either. nothing but lines..

Dont know why you guys are getting that it seems fine here
im what Willis was talking about

sharingan92 said:
Dont know why you guys are getting that it seems fine here
im what Willis was talking about
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I see that you have an international S3 ...the difference may come from here as i dont have the international version and i have some lines at small resolution !

Light tracing foto using HTC one X Help...[:(]

hi to all,
i have planned to take a light tracing foto using HTC one X...
is it possible to take? if possible can any one help me how to take a foto with HTC one X... []
cheers,
D.Sanjay

Can you explain what is a light tracing foto ?
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He probably means a light painting image, where the shutter is open for a couple of seconds.
But yes, it is possible with the right app. I don't really use any camera app other than the HTC one but I bet Camera ZOOM FX should have an option like setting exposure time?
Regards

an example of light tracing foto
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In order to achieve this the camera shutter has to stay open for a while. The stock Camera app cannot do this. Try Camera Zoom FX or Vignette from the play store. I've not used them before so I'm not sure if they have this feature.
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I've been wondering about this since I saw it in the Samsung Galaxy Camera TV advert... :victory:

search for Camera FV-5, it the only app that i know can set our camera to bulb mode or slow down our shutter speed (I suppose you know the mode I'm talking about).
But still horrible to play light painting.. And need to remind you.. phone camera can't adjust shutter speed and normally people use bulb mode to play this trick. If you find any way for this.. please let me know.

nashshafrulrezza said:
search for Camera FV-5, it the only app that i know can set our camera to bulb mode or slow down our shutter speed (I suppose you know the mode I'm talking about).
But still horrible to play light painting.. And need to remind you.. phone camera can't adjust shutter speed and normally people use bulb mode to play this trick. If you find any way for this.. please let me know.
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I've been looking into this for a few days now and as you've said there are only a few ways to do this with an image.
If I find anything I'll let you know.

The-Last-Hylian said:
I've been looking into this for a few days now and as you've said there are only a few ways to do this with an image.
If I find anything I'll let you know.
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If you really into this.. just try your luck with camera coding in our phone.. maybe there are some line that control our shutter speed.. I don't know if our camera shutter using fix shutter or range shutter. good luck!

hi guyz...
i got an app named Light Painting Camera in app store...
do anyone have used it.....
cheers,
D.Sanjay

[Q] Camera Replacement

Hello,
I am looking for an app tha replaces the camera app on CM11. The one in CM11 is buggy and the screen does not show the actual picture it is zoomed in always for some reason. I tried Google Camera (but it doesnt save on SD), I tried Better Camera but I dont like it's design.
I am looking for an app that replaces BOTH video recorder and camera photo shooter, like better camera does.
Thanks.

Usually when I debloat CM11 roms I remove the camera app as well. I use this lightweight ICS Camera...I have attached the apk...you can try that but options and controls take up some screen space....good luck

alrosh7 said:
Hello,
I am looking for an app tha replaces the camera app on CM11. The one in CM11 is buggy and the screen does not show the actual picture it is zoomed in always for some reason. I tried Google Camera (but it doesnt save on SD), I tried Better Camera but I dont like it's design.
I am looking for an app that replaces BOTH video recorder and camera photo shooter, like better camera does.
Thanks.
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Why do you think that the cm11 cam is buggy? It functions quite well. Yes, there is this issue that the actual taken picture is bigger than shown on the screen while taking the foto but I remember this was present in earlier versions of cm too. If you have any other issues feel free to post them in the nighties/snapshot bugs & discussion thread or post them to Jira.

alrosh7 said:
Hello,
I am looking for an app tha replaces the camera app on CM11. The one in CM11 is buggy and the screen does not show the actual picture it is zoomed in always for some reason. I tried Google Camera (but it doesnt save on SD), I tried Better Camera but I dont like it's design.
I am looking for an app that replaces BOTH video recorder and camera photo shooter, like better camera does.
Thanks.
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Its not buggy. Actually by default the picture size is 8mp (4:3 ratio), so the cm camera in order to fit the preview in the 16:9 screen, it crops the bottom side of the picture. Now, if you change the size to 6mp (16:9 ratio), the photo will have exactly the same size with the preview screen if that's what you want but it'll have lower resolution (6mp instead of 8mp). I attached two photos to see the difference. The first one has 3264x1836 (6mp) resolution while the second has 8mp 3264χ2448 (8mp) resolution.
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alrosh7 said:
Hello,
I am looking for an app tha replaces the camera app on CM11. The one in CM11 is buggy and the screen does not show the actual picture it is zoomed in always for some reason. I tried Google Camera (but it doesnt save on SD), I tried Better Camera but I dont like it's design.
I am looking for an app that replaces BOTH video recorder and camera photo shooter, like better camera does.
Thanks.
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Yeah your app looks great but why are there ads in it?

Camera app Info

what is this setting for???
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That is probably your version of my dual camera mode. Simultaneous picture taking using both cameras. Out places a picture of the taker on the picture taken.

Retarded Timing said:
That is probably your version of my dual camera mode. Simultaneous picture taking using both cameras. Out places a picture of the taker on the picture taken.
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No dual camera mode is under Mode(Modo)
Just looked at my camera, and the location where that option is, on my D850 is the grid option
Also OP - why is your camera setting W2M? lowest I get is 3M and my Wide(w is 10M)

that is when you are using the front facing camera to take a selfie. it selects whether the picture is a normal camera shot or flipped like a mirror image.
when the 13mp camera is active that icon place shows the grid.
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Good thread.
So which one is the default / common / better option to use with mirroring or not? And which one means mirroring, opposite facing heads?
Not to hijack this, but what's the slide on the bottom do when in front facing camera mode?

lexluthor said:
Good thread.
So which one is the default / common / better option to use with mirroring or not? And which one means mirroring, opposite facing heads?
Not to hijack this, but what's the slide on the bottom do when in front facing camera mode?
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The slider softens the image for more "beautiful" face on the selfies...
BTW this is the front facing camera, and not the main one...
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dex. said:
that is when you are using the front facing camera to take a selfie. it selects whether the picture is a normal camera shot or flipped like a mirror image.
when the 13mp camera is active that icon place shows the grid.
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Thank you so much, i don't take often selfies, so i wasn't aware of this option...
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EpicChineseTime said:
The slider softens the image for more "beautiful" face on the selfies...
BTW this is the front facing camera, and not the main one...
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No way to figure that out without knowing. Is that in the "manual" somewhere?

lexluthor said:
No way to figure that out without knowing. Is that in the "manual" somewhere?
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Just test it, try first with the slider all the way to the left, and then to the right...
You will notice the difference immediatly...
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nest75068 said:
No dual camera mode is under Mode(Modo)
Just looked at my camera, and the location where that option is, on my D850 is the grid option
Also OP - why is your camera setting W2M? lowest I get is 3M and my Wide(w is 10M)
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Front facing camera!
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