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Another way to take a picture?

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Jonnay0808

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Hey guys, I was just wondering if there was a better way of taking pictures with the stock camera. Using the volume rocker? or holding down the screen until it took a picture (like my htc incredible) I really don't like pushing the virtual button on the side.

If other people have input on better camera apps that'd be greatly appreciated too! Thanks!
 
Jonnay0808 said:
Hey guys, I was just wondering if there was a better way of taking pictures with the stock camera. Using the volume rocker? or holding down the screen until it took a picture (like my htc incredible) I really don't like pushing the virtual button on the side.

If other people have input on better camera apps that'd be greatly appreciated too! Thanks!
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Try Camera Zoom FX. It has an option to assign other buttons, such as the volume rocker, to take a picture. It isn't perfect, but it might be exactly what you're looking for. It's also one of the most popular 3rd-party camera apps on Android Market... er, Play Store.
 
Thanks! It's pretty good, only thing I can complain about is that there's a weird torch flash mode...is there any way to deactivate that when scrolling through the different flash functions?
 
Jonnay0808 said:
Thanks! It's pretty good, only thing I can complain about is that there's a weird torch flash mode...is there any way to deactivate that when scrolling through the different flash functions?
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I don't know about that, but you could suggest it. The developers are pretty open to suggestion. I used this on my Rezound for a little while and one thing I asked about was if they could temporarily disable the volume function while the app was running just so I could use the rocker without messing up my ringer volume. I think they actually fixed it, not sure. I don't really use that app much; I'm not a big fan of the user interface, and have grown accustom to the on-screen shutter button, so I only pull it out when I want to make a quick collage picture or other weird thing. The only reason I even have it on my phone is because I paid for it back when I had my Eris. I still think the HTC camera is better. But for your purposes it just may be exactly what you want.

I just wish someone could design a phone with the camera in the center and a dedicated camera button. Less fingers in the way. It would require an end-loading battery, or a sealed battery (ick) but it would be useful.

I'm sorry, am I still talking?
 
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