Google Camera app/update discussion [Update 5/28]

[xdrc45]

As expected, old features are returning

You can now take pictures while recording video again

I just realized that there was a discussion thread on the Google Camera app and should have posted this in here instead Lol!

There is a new version (v2.1.042) of the Google Camera app.
They have added back the snapshot feature while recording a video and fixed the bug where the focus ring would disappear after using the lens blur function.
So far it seems a little more stable and faster than the previous version. :thumb:

As usual the update is being released in a staged rolled out... So it's not quite yet available in the PlayStore, but the update has been mirrored on Dev-Host. Dev-Host - Google Camera 2.1.042.apk - The Ultimate Free File Hosting / File Sharing Service

 

[Twiz]

Can anyone confirm if they brought back scenes and white balance?

 

[Rxpert83]

Can anyone confirm if they brought back scenes and white balance?

Nope, so far only what was mentioned.

 

[MartinS]

Yes, good feature to return.

I haven't side loaded the APK yet, but I like the new app anyway.

 

[Mehta23]

You can now take pictures while recording video again

And manual focus is done my putting two fingers on the screen, and rotating them (but it's pretty hard to not also zoom in/out at the same time )

 

[OhSeven]

And manual focus is done my putting two fingers on the screen, and rotating them (but it's pretty hard to not also zoom in/out at the same time )

Unless I'm doing something wrong, the "manual focus" seems more like a way for it to force an auto focus, which should happen often enough anyway. It doesn't seem to change the focus if there hasn't been a significant change on screen either. Is it an actual feature?

 

[Rxpert83]

Don't you just tap to focus?

 

[chukka63]

All i wanna do is pick it up,point and shoot and get a good pic everytime,just like the old Nokia N8 use to do.I don't loads of fancy settings to get bogged down with

 

[xdrc45]

Google has updated their Camera APK already... From
2.1.042 to 2.1.043. I just installed the newest update but haven't had the chance to see if it adds any additional features or if it's just bug fixes.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera

 

[SiempreTuna]

Hadn't realised that was there now.

In fact, I'd completely failed to find any changes in the latest update (May 9th). Has anyone spotted any other goodies?

 

[Rxpert83]

With the newest update today the timer has now returned as well as auto cropping

 

[Rxpert83]

Android police is also reporting two new panorama features:
Google Camera Updated To v2.2 With The Return Of Timer, Auto-Cropping, And More [APK Download]

The panorama mode now has two additional entries for fisheye and a square wide angle image in addition to the vertical and horizontal options. We'll continue looking to see if anything else has been tweaked, but that's it for now.

Also note:

If you are unsure of which size to pick on first start, use the 4:3 ratio. The cropped version will max out at 6MP

 

[chukka63]

No update here yet

 

[mistergoof]

No update here either

 

[Rxpert83]

Google rolls out app updates over a period of days.

You can download the APK at the link above if you want it now

 

[vandyman]

Just got the update today from Google Play.

 

[ScoobyWRX]

Got it in the UK yesterday...well, I did

 

[Hunter5]

Installed 2 days ago and yesterday when at my daughters graduation I was taking pics/videos and I noticed while videoing or before snapping the pic the images look grainy on the screen almost like it won't focus however once I preview the result after, everything is crisp. Is this normal or anyone experiencing the same? I guess not a big deal just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling while taking the shots.

 

[chukka63]

Why is there no mute option for non rooted N5's.

 

[Rxpert83]

Why is there no mute option for non rooted N5's.

For the camera shutter sound?

Its illegal in some areas, and its easier for them on the legal end to just not make it an option.

You can put the phone on vibrate and the shutter won't sound.