Camera Awesome for Android hands-on

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SmugMug recently released Camera Awesome for Android. This release came after a rather long period of being available for iOS only. But putting that to the side, the app is $2.99 and brings the obvious ability of being able to capture images or video along with quite a few features. To begin with though, the Camera Awesome app is able to capture images quickly, really quickly.

To that last point, while some may prefer to not spend $2.99 on a camera app, we can justify the cost just for the quick capture. Taking a picture on the Nexus 5 you have a few seconds before the image is actually captured using the stock app. With Camera Awesome, the image is grabbed almost instantly.

The image you see sitting below is how the app launches. Looking towards the left (from the bottom) and you have easy access to the app settings, camera settings (White Balance and ISO), composition grids and a level for horizontal shots. There is also quick access to the flash settings, which includes turning the flash on like a torch and the option to switch between the front and rear-facing camera.

Shifting over to the right side and you find access to the Gallery and the slider to switch between still and video. Of course, the shutter button is there. The other item, the small triangle, that provides access to the different camera modes. Tapping that will have the regular setup as well as Burst Mode, a timer, settings for intervals, an Image Stabilization mode and Panorama.

There is also a Big Button mode, which as the name suggests, gives you a big button. In this case that means a shutter button on the display. Th regular settings provides options to adjust the resolution quality, set your location preferences, pinch to zoom, face detection and whether or not you want to use the volume buttons as a shutter. You can get a look at most of these in the gallery sitting below.

Along with capturing images (and video), Camera Awesome also includes the ability to share and the ability to edit. Sharing is not all that exciting, after all, it can be done using the stock Camera app and Gallery. Needless to say, SmugMug has it setup so you can share to a handful of services and then many more with a tap of the “other” button. The sharing setup is detailed below.

Moving past sharing and we come to the editing. Aside from the quick image capture, this is one of the reasons why we really like Camera Awesome — having this all built into one app seems to simplify the process of capturing, editing and sharing. Of course, that is all just personal preference and can also be done using the regular Gallery app.

Once in the gallery portion of the app, a tap of the wand icon will bring you to the editing tools. From here you can adjust the ratio and also choose from a variety of filters, textures and frames. Camera Awesome also has something called Awesomize. This, when turned on, will give you a slider that makes adjusting the image pretty simple. Awesomize doesn’t always provide a perfect result, but it is an option we like having around.

Otherwise, another perk of the Camera Awesome app is the ability to tap to focus on a single spot. In fact, there is a Focus and Expose setting and they can be kept in the same location, or dragged apart for a bit more flexibility. This is easy to get started, but may take some getting used to in practice. A single tap on the display brings the focus and expose sitting together while tapping two separate points will split them.

We know there are plenty of camera apps for Android users, but we happen to like Camera Awesome and are happy to consider it money well spent. That all having been said, the Camera Awesome app remains available in the Google Play Store. And lastly, below is a sample image captured using Camera Awesome on the Galaxy Note 3.

Moto X: camera when downloading an application

By Gabriel Manceau July 29, 2013

[Updated article updated July 29, 2013]

As expected, the Android police website is maintained in the new Moto X camera applicationtheir hands. The ability to discover, preview, what American manufacturers with its next device. It is compatible only of jelly bean. Moreover, if you install it on a device other than a Motorola, are greatly limited its functionality.

Are you fed up with the camera smartphone interface? No problem, because the camera image of Moto-X program is now available for download. Its functions are has been somewhat limited, it device designed exclusively for the last American brand, yet offers a very good reception.

The camera image of Moto-X program is available for download!

Originally, the application is theoretically compatible with mobile phones. After 2 Galaxy tested a nexus-4 and a note, it seems that it compatible, but the features on these two devices remain limited. The camera application is compatible from Android 4.1.2 and offer the following features:

Installation and RapideCapture by pulling fluid photo and Videozoomflashmise on the PointAffichage of the Gallery to the left or right

Unfortunately, the panorama mode, HDR, the idle mode and the possibility to launch the application with a gesture of the wrist will not work. However, not much makes off, where it will be installed on your device as a secondary application and will therefore replace the native application. Are you trying this new application? Simply download the APK then fling your Smartphone.

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After the first pictures and features of Moto-X still leaks to conquer the canvas prior to August 1 next to the phone. This time it's the camera Moto X application , which is reflected through many pictures, features, reveals the expected snapshots. For those who ask the question, Moto X 10.5 megapixel made the photo sensor. But today we will look to offer it in relation to software functionality. The interface is innovative and is based on a wheel , which in turn access the various features. Make this last, you have to slide your finger to the right. To display the gallery should do the same on the left side. The slide of the finger (Swype) seems to be the core of the interface.

The camera of Moto-X application will be based on the gestural

To simplify the collection of photos, insert your finger just on the screen, to capture a snapshot and keep, if you want to take more than an eruption in total. To zoom in, it is still the Swype's contribution, through your fingers slip from top to bottom and vice versa to zoom out. Motorola seems neat interface and gestural features to control their foto enforcement have played the card.

With regard to the rest can be expected features, such as a fashion panorama, HDR mode, burst or even slow motion as a screenshot. With its Moto-X, the manufacturer announced some surprising things about the software part. Is known already to the new phone, but we have to wait until August 1, completely lifting the veil , the long-awaited new model. What do think of this application and its ergonomics?

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Samsung Galaxy NX: the SLR camera 20.3 megapixel Android

By Jean-Louis Petrod 21 June 2013

The event was last night London from Samsung was very rich in innovations. After the unveiling of the Samsung ATIV NX, PC Hypbride Windows 8 and Android jelly bean, the announced Korean Samsung Galaxy NX camera, a great camera DSLR Android 4.2.2.

In contrast to the Galaxy S4, zoom, which is a hybrid device between the Smartphone and the compact camera, the Samsung Galaxy NX is a full-blown photographic camera enthusiast. High-quality, whose technical characteristics dreamers leave a digital SLR.

He thus acquires a dual-core processor 1.6 GHz 2 GB RAM and a large 4.8 inch touch screen support. Ideal for renovation, that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software is the overlay software. Add 16 GB of internal memory, expandable via MicroSD card are also part.

Samsung Galaxy NX, a SLR camera on Android.

But the most important thing, the Samsung Galaxy NX photo sensor. A sensor cameras 20.3 megapixel APS - C CMOS with lenses interchangeable premium IV processor signal image and an automatic focus hybrid extended. VDE high with the shutter speed of 1/6000 s, its 8,6 fps shooter, device area supports an ISO of 25600.

There is also a built-in integrated Flash, image stabiliser and all 30 are intelligent camera modes.

Page connectivity, found the support WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3 G and 4 G LTE but not the voice. Ideal for sharing their photos on social networking sites at any time. GPS and GLONASS are also part.

With a weight of 436 grams of this great camera, acquires a 4360 mAh battery and runs on Android 4.2.2.

The price and the release date of new SLR camera, Android have not mentioned, but it is rumored that it approximately$ 1000 would be sold.

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