I have been waiting for Oppo to implement some features into their original camera so I wouldn't have to use 3rd party camera apps for it.
I ended up modding the original ColorOS stock camera to include the features to serve my needs.
Since I think you might also make a good use of the added features I decided to share it with you!
Just remember it is an unofficial mod and you are doing everything on your own risk!
OppoCamera MOD 0.33
Screenshots:
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Features:
General:
- increased the volume of the shutter & timer sound
- The video recording now starts again when the file size limit is reached (3.8 GB)
-- Time it takes for the video modes to reach the limit:
--- 4K video - 10:51
--- HDR video - 53:52
--- 1080p video - 54:08
--- [email protected] video (1080+) - 27:04- added Video Quality settings (Use Maximum, if you want the best quality. Double is of Maximum*2 bitrate, but it may not work with all the modes, and you'll probably see no difference between the two, except double produces enormous files)
- added Colorful Filter plugin
- added more photo resolutions
- added Audio source menu (Camera/Microphone)
- added Anti-Banding setting (off, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, auto)
- added Scene mode setting to camera interface
- added additional scene settings (Color effect, Exposure, White Balance, ISO, Contrast, Saturation)
- added focus and exposure menus
- scene settings can now be changed in video mode as well
- continuous focus in video has been enabled (start recording, select Fixed focus, then select Continuous focus)
- Touch-to-track enabled for all video modes except of 4K UHD
- added Timer Delay setting (you decide how much time you need to set up your scene)
- added Timed Shots ("timelapse-like" photo taking, you can use it with any mode - like Slow-Shutter...)
- added Close in... option, changed the default value from 1 minute to 3 minutes. (= time for which the camera app stays open until it gets closed to save battery)
- O-Click double-click now starts/stops video recording
- added icons (replaced some of the old arrow images)
- added Super Macro camera modeVideo:
- Slow-Motion mode now records audio along with the video
The audio still does not fit the the video - you need to use applications like Audacity to slow it down and put it back in. But at least it is there.
- Slow-Motion 120 FPS fixed (just select Slow Motion mode and set Anti-Banding to 60 Hz)
Some countries could only record at 100 FPS before
- 1080p+ mode added (1080 mode with audio recorded at 60 FPS, played at 30 FPS)
The output is similar to Slow-Motion (audio needs to be edited) and video is 2x slowed down. You can use an application to make it 60 FPS media file (ex. Avidemux, Sony Vegas, etc.).
Features that are only in the 4.4.4 version of the mod:
- added PasserBy plugin
When you want somebody (a friend or a passer-by) to take a picture of you with a specific landscape as a background (to make sure all the important parts are in the photo) you may want to use this PasserBy mode.
How to use it:
1. Select the PasserBy mode
2. Snap the 1st photo with the landscape in the scene (you will be able to see the photo overlaying the actual camera output)
3. Give the phone to a friend (or a passer-by)
4. Instruct him to make sure the overlay photo matches the scene
5. Then he can take the (2nd) photo with you in the picture (this photo will get saved)- added Ubifocus camera mode (will work on Android 4.4.4+)
What is Ubifocus?
Ubifocus = After Focus = Focus Freely. It's a mode which allows you to refocus a photo after it's been taken.
How to use it:
1. Select Ubifocus camera mode
2. Take a photo, don't move the phone
3. Go to Photos, select the taken photo and click on
(the strange button that does not belong to the photo)
4. Click anywhere on the picture to refocus
Note: Experiment with the distance of the closest object (must be 30 cm or further, until they optimize it)
Known bugs:
- Touch-to-track is not working
-- If you are on an Int'l version of ColorOS - use two fingers to tap on the object of interest
-- If you are on a Chinese version of ColorOS - draw ✓ on the object you want to track
- Timed Shots counter counts to 5 s and then starts again
-- The counter is indicated by images - I would have to create hundred images so it could count down from 100 s. So if you set the timer to 15 seconds, you will see it counting 5, 4, 3... three times.
-- When there are only 5 seconds left (and you have the shutter sound activated) you will hear the beeping sound so you know the camera is about to take a shot.
- Only on 2.1.5i:
- Rapid Shooting function does not work for International ColorOS (it works on Chinese ColorOS)
- Vocal shot is not working for International ColorOS
--- You can make it work by installing OppoSpeechService.apk. But it will only react on chinese command to take a shot - PaiZhao (pronounce "PieChao")
- SuperMacro may crash the app (just don't update the plugin and you'll be fine) - use the original one:
Clear Data for Camera
Uninstall Super Macro
Disable internet
Install MicrospurCamera.apk from system/reserve
Open Camera
Install SuperMacro from the Settings/More menu
Use it from the Settings menu
Based on:
- OppoCamera 2.0.3688 (150721)
(The application might misbehave if you are on an older ROM or even a JB version)
Before you ask, it will not work on any other ROM which is not based on ColorOS
Check the bottom of this post if you wish to use this mod on other ROMs.
Confirmed to work on:
ColorOS 2.x (Chinese) (full support)
ColorOS 2.1.5i (International) (with exceptions - see FAQ)
Other ROMs it probably will work on: KaKulayOS, MaKulayOS...
How to install:
- Make a backup of /system/app/OppoCamera.apk and OppoGallery2.apk (optional, root requried)
- Simply flash the included zip file via a TWRP recovery. (no root is required)
(Make sure Zip file verification checkbox is unchecked before you proceed with flashing)
FAQ (aka do you have any problem? Check this out before you ask):
Q: Can I use this mod on international ColorOS?
A: You can use it on ColorOS 2.1.5i (see Useful Links). However, you will have to do without some features - Voice Shot, Rapid shooting.
Q: Do I need to be rooted?
A: It depends. If you want to make a backup, you need to be rooted. However, it's optional, so you need no root for the installation itself.
Q: I am missing some camera plugins.
A: Go to Plugin Playstore (+ Add button) and Install the plugins.
Q: The quality of the slow-motion video is poor.
A: Slow-Motion video records videos at higher frame rate. This needs good light condition for the quality of the output video to be optimal.
Q: Timed shots result in less shots than I have set the camera to take.
A: If taking a shot in the selected mode takes more time (for example Slow-shutter - up to 32 seconds), you have to set the time delay to be of higher value than that...
Q: I can't install this. E: Zip signature verification failed message appears..
A: Go to Install again, choose the file, uncheck Zip file signature verification and flash the file.
Q: I can't install this. E: error executing updater binary in zip... message appears..
A: Download OppoCameraMOD again, along with md5 file. Put it into a folder on internal SD and try again.
Q: I extracted the apk and tried to install it but "App not installed" message appears every time.
A: That's why you are supposed to flash the zip file.
Q: Can I use this mod on other ROMS?
A: Yes. Check the link in the Useful links.
Q: Can I use this mod on other phones?
A: Yes, if your phone is from Oppo or OnePlus (One).
Q: What is Touch-to-Track?
A: Tap the screen with 2 fingers to select an object to track. A green square will show up. The object inside the square will stay in focus.
Q: The video is laggy when recording with Slow-Mo or 1080p+ video mode.
A: This problem first appeared on the new ColorOS running on Android KK 4.4.4. You will have to wait for the chinese developers to fix it. Till they do that, you can prevent it selecting fixed focus (disallow refocusing) and focusing on the object of interest before you start recording.
Q: When I shoot photos in RAW mode, the camera gets stuck/crashes.
A: Set all the scene settings to the default value - RAW mode is not made to handle the custom scene settings as it is to capture the scene exactly as it is, without any modifications.
Q: I am using ART and.... (mod versions 0.24 and lower)
A: That might probably be the problem. Please change to Dalvik and try if the problem persists, then return to this thread.
Q: I am on a ColorOS based on KK... (mod versions 0.30+)
A: Since ColorOS changed to Android Lollipop, the KK versions are no longer supported by this mod.
Q: I am using CM11/12, OmniROM, (fill in any ROM different from ColorOS...) and I have a problem with....
A: This mod is made for Oppo devices with ColorOS. If you are on any other device or ROM, I can't help you. You can check the port of this camera for CM11/12 in links below.
Changelog:
0.33
- increased the volume of the shutter sound
- The video recording now starts again when the file size limit is reached (3.8 GB)
Time it takes for the video modes to reach the limit:
- 4K video - 10:51
- HDR video - 53:52
- 1080p video - 54:08
- [email protected] video - 27:040.32
- rebased on the newest OppoCamera (added volume+,- action - shutter, zoom, volume)
- updated Expert mode plugin
- removed SlowVideo (Slow-Mo) and SuperMacro plugin from the zip (you can now download via the plugin list)
- fixed Slow-Motion video not having audio (you still have to slow the audio down though)
- fixed the problem with only 1 channel audio
- you can now take rapid shots even if you have hands over the front panel (proximity sensor deactivated)
- increased volume of timer tick sound
- O-Click double click now starts/stops video recording (the camera has to be in the video mode)
0.31
- added modded Professional mode plugin (added 64s Slow Shutter, ISO3200) (thanks to @Riichard63)
- added Close in values (...15 mins, 30 mins, 60 mins, Never)
- added Time Delay values for Timer (65s, 70s 80s, 100s)
0.30
- rebased on the latest ColorOS 2.1 Lollipop Camera
- reworked Video Quality menu -> added options for halved and quartered quality
- "Record sound from mic" toggle has been changed to Audio Source menu
- removed Video Stabilization and Low Power toggles as they weren't doing anything
- rebased Super Macro to work with the new camera
- OppoGallery.apk is no longer a part of this mod
- internal bugfixes
0.24
- added Video Quality toggle
0.23
- rebased on the newest camera app (added manual exposure support)
- added the newest Colorful Filter plugin (you can download it via the Camera Plugin Playstore)
0.22
- rebased on the newest camera app (settings can now be opened in landscape mode, flash/blind shot toggle)
- added the newest Super Macro plugin
0.21
- exposure settings has been moved to Settings
- video modes have been added to the main setting panel
- timer problems should be fixed (simply select a different time/count if it isn't)
- auto-focus is now disabled when the video recording starts (the focus point stays the same as before you started the recording)
0.20
- scene modes reduced to fit on the screen
- added focus and exposure menus
- scene settings can now be changed in video mode as well
- continuous focus in video enabled (start recording, select Fixed focus, then select Continous focus)
- Touch-to-track enabled for all video modes except of 4K UHD
0.19c
- Int'l version of Find 7, N5 and R5 can now download plugins from camera playstore
- Burst shot optimization
- Blind shot (Vol+/-) auto-focus enabled (take a few blind shots in succession - 2nd or 3rd shot should be focused)
- added support of OnePlus One, Oppo N3, Oppo R5
0.19b
- added icons (replaced some of the old arrow images, used the icons from ColorOSv1 Camera)
0.19
- based on ColorOS 2.0.46 - Android 4.4.4
- added Ubifocus mode (for Android 4.4.4 only)
- added picture resolutions
- added the new optimized OppoGallery (by Oppo)
0.18
- removed Oppo Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization toggles (as the setting didn't matter)
- added Video Stabilization toggle (default - On)
- added Low Power toggle (default - On)
- added international translations ColorOS 2.0.5i
- fixed errors during flashing zip - everybody with TWRP should be able to install this now
0.17
- added Color effect, White balance and ISO setting menus into the camera interface
- added Color effects
- added 10+ scene modes
0.16
- added ISO3200 and ISO_HJR
- tweaked camera interface,
- added contrast, saturation and color effect options
- added "Record sound with microphone" toggle - especially the ones recording via an external microphone will benefit from this
0.15
- added Close in option
- added SuperMacro camera mode
0.14
- initial public release
DOWNLOAD:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1tq0wdixjjaw3kv/OppoCameraMOD_0.33.zip?dl=0
Useful links:
ColorOS 2.1.5i Stable ROM (International)ColorOS ROM Chinese with weekly updates by Francko76 (this mod is based on the camera from this ROM)PORT of this OppoCamera MOD for other ROMS (CM, etc.) (@infinityplus)
Previous versions:
OppoCamera MOD 0.32 (ColorOS with Android 5.0+):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ix7e84oovd..._0.32.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gzjgai8y3x...32_KK.zip?dl=0 (KK Test version)OppoCamera MOD 0.31 (ColorOS with Android 5.0+):
https://mega.nz/#!NAdRhJzA!6VYukwuNrciyJkw88wvihJZpIZ7NrZKP2LQxLS1QQEI
https://mega.nz/#!oF1VRTRB!2WCiNeMcZ6dwp8SItlPY3UmCmLmAAIqeGfWMVZ9bcKE (KK Test version)OppoCamera MOD 0.30 (ColorOS with Android 5.0+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!od00VK5T!YyCIZbcy-oyoE8HdsHXtUSlHww7MLxEaugvzvi0kxnEOppoCamera MOD 0.24 (last version for ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!4d1DFCZA!_RKXYxKIFbuxDONAuEHDvh_-3DyBEHxXQeo7HltjposOppoCamera MOD 0.23 (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!kMsUnLAI!Tn4FGHx8dWVW7LIGOS6exC8A2zh2OoUTAOz_V3RCPo0OppoCamera MOD 0.22 (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!EcVCGKbS!GjaKL0E6myShFqGgdNpiYit5NXABvpnfbIBLXzu7VGcOppoCamera MOD 0.21 (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!RIEQjAwT!oMksjOIT78qC35mt4XHvTHNgRd_SykBegR9TIjLz6XcOppoCamera MOD 0.20 (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZBUhBa6J!ZXhykjkXpRwo-yP5x45XQfm2QiQ6EPyENb1QhzHgw8wOppoCamera MOD 0.19c (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!tcN0GI6D!whtERFz84cu7c91-jFWGp1alwU1KCQslqECij3RzoY8OppoCamera MOD 0.19b (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!VEVCTayZ!GQNxc4YfSqbeeEOvLK8kT7HmZWGj_rj4Nizs4KHcUIsOppoCamera MOD 0.19 (ColorOS with Android 4.4.4+):
https://mega.co.nz/#!4VFDnKrL!nNNrslf_JPe-bQILElOwbn0ZgtYWW-HjUKGFr8XplvoOppoCamera MOD 0.18 (last version for ColorOS with Android 4.4.2):
https://mega.co.nz/#!RIVR0YRJ!WgqSkk144io6Pf5ti9sOHkOYIiVUszzY5o1_CX_SXg4
Works well, testing it now. Some new plugins mising though like Super Macro etc. But great work.
Do you mind if I integrate this into my Rom?
piyush7243 said:
Works well, testing it now. Some new plugins mising though like Super Macro etc. But great work.
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SuperMacro mode has been added. I don't see any difference from Normal mode with 4x zoom, though.
sniper-joe said:
Do you mind if I integrate this into my Rom?
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Sure, just make sure it's clear that your repack uses an unofficial experimental camera.
andriman said:
SuperMacro mode has been added. I don't see any difference from Normal mode with 4x zoom, though
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I don't get to install or use the plug in though. Most of the times. It doesn't even focus at 4x zoom
Really awesome
But link just shows inside off zip. ..? No dl
That was Google Drive link. You can download it by clicking the down arrow on the upper part of the webpage.
Links have been changed.
Are you sure you can't install the plugin? I can install it with no problem.
Works flawless, takes very very nice shoots
Just what color os needed, to have a perfect camera!
Great work, dude
Edit: gallery button dident work after flash and no odex. File too delete , just installed from zip and gallery works!
Hi I have a problem, the beautify plugin just show blank, but if you take a picture it will take correctly, but it doesn't show anything except darkness
haseogu said:
Hi I have a problem, the beautify plugin just show blank, but if you take a picture it will take correctly, but it doesn't show anything except darkness
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I have heard about this problem. Unfortunately I can't do anything about it - it's related to the original ColorOS ROM and camera. You need to report the problem to Oppo, as it has nothing to do with my mod.
Edit: You (and all having similar problem) might want to see this.
FIrst of all Thank you very much for this mod.
I am bit curious about the image stabilisation options shown in the screenshots. DId you cretae them or you got them somewhere like any leaked version of chinese coloros or something?
Updated to version 0.16!
mayur2j said:
FIrst of all Thank you very much for this mod.
I am bit curious about the image stabilisation options shown in the screenshots. DId you cretae them or you got them somewhere like any leaked version of chinese coloros or something?
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The stabilization is already present in the code. I only added toggles to control it.
andriman said:
Updated to version 0.16!
The stabilization is already present in the code. I only added toggles to control it.
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Thanks for clarifying. That means earlier these were ON all the time right. & the mega link doesn't work.
Very nice project... camera bring a new step ith yours mod...
thx...
And to have a custom prez... a gift !
unable to install using txrp (oppo 7a)
Any advice ?
Thanks
P.S.: I'm using the New Version from Chinese .44 (150116) (using twrp)
Tried few minutes ago on Kakulay 2.0.0i using twrp 2.8.4.0...
Work like a charm over Mod beta 15
Mh. Don´t get this to work.
Both files flashed without error. Gallery is working. But Camera isn´t.
It´s for sure flashed on correct folder. But App isn´t shown and if I try to start it doesn´t work.
I´m on 2.0.4. beta and I´m rooted. TWRP is 2.8.4.0
Maybe manage odex files un system/app...
Or you can install as normal app...
Install as normal App doesn't work. Error if I try to install the apk file. Strange thing is that the supermacro plugin is working.
Hello,
I've just received my 5z 10 days ago (and 2 ota), super resolution has come and improved in last update but I still can't figure out how to shot raw photos (dng). Only sign I found is in the gallery app where dng support can be enabled.
Have you been able to shot raw photos?
The Zenfone 5Z camera app is missing a lot of things compared to the Zenfone 5. Those missing features will be added until the end of July.
You probably can't save raw photos yet.
This is where you will reach it, once added:
Open camera
Switch to pro mode
Go to settings (yes, you get different settings if you go to settings during pro mode)
Tap camera resolution
Scroll to bottom and there you will find it.
Coming from the v30 I miss their dslr-like camera app (but not the performance of the camera). Does anytime have a good alternative that supports the new api?
+1 for this as I'm also looking for a manual camera app that can control the shutter speed and ISO. Night sight is great but at times, I know shooting manual will give me better results.
I tried Open Camera but the shutter speed is limited to 1/4 max
i prefer "FreeDCam" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=troop.com.freedcam
- UI is clear with many settings
- Manual control in photo and video
- Exposure bracketing as well as focus stacking and time-lapse
- direct support via telegram group - https://t.me/joinchat/BdeA6xCXJ-DvG0wT_kjW-A
- experimental features like HDR + etc
next is "ProShot" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riseupgames.proshot2
- max ISO7111 & 4 second exposure time
- supports exposure series RAW, jpeg, RAW + jpeg + -4.0 - take three shots in less than a second
- Lightpainting mode
- manual exposure in video mode
- Time-lapse mode
- simple and clear UI
Gcam 8.4 for moto g40 fusion and g60.
Functions,
1. Dslr effect for both front and back camera.
2. Night mode with astrophotography working.
3. Front camera upscaled from 4mp to 12mp.
4. Back camera upscaled to 20mp
5. Wide angle camera upscaled to 18mp.
Note: Upscaling to high Megapixel increases its size as well.
Only issue, selfie mirror not working but works in portrait mode.
Gcam version 8.4 : Mod by Shamim
Xml is Dslr edited for moto g40/g60 devices.
I have only edited the xml rest work is done by ultimate gcam modder "Shamim".
New update : Click here
Ultra wide images are much much better l, especially in low light conditions. Thanks for this build.
Update :
Xml file -
Front camera Upscaling fixed to 12mp.
Back camera upscaled to 20mp fixed.
So photo size remains normal.
Update
Update: Version 3
Changelog:
• iPhone Taste
• Selfies and main lens photos are now much better
• Main & Selfie cam tunned
• UW blur outputs fixed
• Macro noise fixed
• Model interface changed
• HDR selection changed
• Increased no. frames in HDR+
• Color Transmission improved
• __Many fixes
• Etc.
Camera crashes when night mode requires more processing i.e when used dark environment or challangeing condition it crashes while processing image but in decent lightning when I use night mode it doesn't crash. (All these Crash occurs only when configs are applied and I tested with all the three configs and it crashed in all of them but without configs it doesn't crash in any condition ). Otherwise I loved it especially the ultrawide camera.
I can't apply the config file , it always says config not found. Please help
Create folder, GCam/Configs8.4/, and move the xml file there , then try
Khan ubaid said:
Create folder, GCam/Configs8.4/, and move the xml file there , then try
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Thanks it worked
Update V5:
(For+ + shots)
Changelog:
• Added Nature Lens ()
• Use Main lens for Human Shots
• Macro & UW improved
• Blue tone fixed in Main Cam lens
• Good LDR for Macro
• Increased no. frames in HDR+
• Color Transmission improved
• __Many fixes done
• Etc.
Dslr V9: name same as by the developer @heyamiyou on telegram.
Changelog:
• Added Night lens (Astro ✓)
• Over saturation fixed
• Restart added in front lens (Now you can click selfies in any mode)
• Selfies, Portraits, UW improved
• Emoji () removed from Prefix name.
DSLR vX
(XML for+ + + shots)
Main - Human Shots
N - Nature/Landscape shots
Changelog:
• UW noise fixed
• Over saturation fixed in UW and other lenses
• Added shutter speed & ISO slider
• UW lens improved
• AWB button added
• All lenses improved
For Moto G60,
Do all these XML are for different work, or the newer Version covers the previous updates too ? For example, does V9 also has features of V8 and previous ones, or does it just have only V9 features ?
And can I use the App only for overall camera uses or should I use XMLs ? And if yes, then which Version of XML is best for overall camera uses ? like a all-rounder XML.
Thanks to respective Devs,
GiGa Chad
Is it possible to use ultrawide in this config. If yes, pls tell me how, I can't find it
Ujwal2000 said:
Is it possible to use ultrawide in this config. If yes, pls tell me how, I can't find it
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After applying the config, there will be wide option on the screen and use it
GiGa Chad said:
For Moto G60,
Do all these XML are for different work, or the newer Version covers the previous updates too ? For example, does V9 also has features of V8 and previous ones, or does it just have only V9 features ?
And can I use the App only for overall camera uses or should I use XMLs ? And if yes, then which Version of XML is best for overall camera uses ? like a all-rounder XML.
Thanks to respective Devs,
GiGa Chad
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Use v10 it has all functions what other xmls have
Khan ubaid said:
Gcam 8.4 for moto g40 fusion and g60.
Functions,
1. Dslr effect for both front and back camera.
2. Night mode with astrophotography working.
3. Front camera upscaled from 4mp to 12mp.
4. Back camera upscaled to 20mp
5. Wide angle camera upscaled to 18mp.
Note: Upscaling to high Megapixel increases its size as well.
Only issue, selfie mirror not working but works in portrait mode.
Gcam version 8.4 : Mod by Shamim
Xml is Dslr edited for moto g40/g60 devices.
I have only edited the xml rest work is done by ultimate gcam modder "Shamim".
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Portrait photos are blurred even after focus and all, selfies are not flipped except portrait, please fix that. I'm using DSLR vX configuration...
Please provide an update .... Waiting sir
Anmshot said:
Please provide an update .... Waiting sir
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What update you need. Gcam or that dslr xml?
I'm a total noob in terms of GCam functionalities. So, reading this, I was just wondering what are those xmls all about, and how to use them.
I got the answer here.
So, in case anyone else has the same question, there's your answer. It would probably be a good idea to include it (or include some sort of instructions on how to use the xmls) within the main post.
Otherwise, thank you very much for the updates!