How do I take faster pictures?

**nmangiafesto86** · 10-16-2011, 03:44 PM

I've noticed that when I take a picture it takes a very long time before the picture is taken. Is there any way that I can take a picture faster and multiple shots faster?

**2defmouze** · 10-16-2011, 04:51 PM

The stock camera app just sucks, really no way to improve it. However, if you are willing to root your phone, one nice thing you can do is install this camera app very easily which works much better:
MIUI Camera App

Additionally I believe there are other camera apps you can buy from the market that other people have said are better, but I haven't used them so don't know. Search the many other threads and you'll find suggestions.

**SSHGuru** · 10-16-2011, 05:40 PM

I downloaded and use Camera Zoom FX. Auto focus and take the pic in under a second.

**potermac** · 10-16-2011, 06:25 PM

Hold down on the button until you are ready and then let go. It takes it almost instantly. I don't know why people don't experiment any they just say it sucks.

**SSHGuru** · 10-16-2011, 06:54 PM

Actually holding down the button until you are ready is a pain and results in frequent out of focus pictures.

**potermac** · 10-16-2011, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by SSHGuru

Actually holding down the button until you are ready is a pain and results in frequent out of focus pictures.

Not for me except when I've been drinking. Hint hint

**rpscott02** · 10-16-2011, 07:43 PM

Shutter speed has been up and down for me. Sometimes fast, sometimes very slow. Doesn't seem to matter if flash is on or off or megapixel setting. Tried vignette demo and its not much faster. Maybe I'll give one of the apps mentioned here a try. Thx 4 suggestions

**CR6** · 10-16-2011, 08:02 PM

Turning off "auto focus" will speed up your shutter reaction time.

tap'n

**bighaubs** · 10-16-2011, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by CR6

Turning off "auto focus" will speed up your shutter reaction time.

tap'n

What does this do to picture quality?

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**rpscott02** · 10-17-2011, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by bighaubs

What does this do to picture quality?

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Bad things

**gdbjr** · 10-17-2011, 08:45 AM

Get a different phone!

Seriously I don't know. I suffer with the same issues on my Bionic.

**sherri** · 10-17-2011, 08:57 AM

One issue with MIUI camera on other ROMs is that you can not store pics on SD card, and you can not use effects, including zoom. Basic pictures are fine. Main thing I miss about MIUI

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**MichaelRM** · 10-17-2011, 09:24 AM

I always have trouble taking photos of my 1 year old son cause it will never takes the shot when he's looking at the camera. So I now I always use "sports" mode and it takes pictures of my son instantly and surprisingly in focus. I only use the the other modes when shooting still shots or adults who are posing where the delay does not matter. I have the free apps "Camera360" and "Vignette Demo" which are not that great. Can anyone recommend the best paid app for ease of use, faster pictures, best quality and most artistic options?

**SSHGuru** · 10-17-2011, 11:14 AM

The best app by far is Camera Zoom FX - I never buy apps but this was one of them. Auto focuses fast many options and it's very professional.

**Aioka** · 10-17-2011, 02:20 PM

I just changed to Camera Zoom FX last week and its night and day better.

**dhendriksen** · 10-17-2011, 04:08 PM

I have been using Camera Zoom FX as will and it's brilliant. I wasn't stoked about spending the $5, but it was worth every penny. I set it to focus on wherever I touch, and also to snap a pic when I touch anywhere on the screen. Just touch what you want it to focus on and it will quickly focus and snap a high quality pic...incredibly fast.

**eonnx** · 10-17-2011, 04:12 PM

Camera zoom Fx all the way

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**xfalcorx** · 10-17-2011, 05:26 PM

I'll have to try this out.. I'm not too impressed with the stock camera

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**bighaubs** · 10-17-2011, 05:58 PM

Just bought it. First impressions are that it is worth it.

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**SSHGuru** · 10-17-2011, 10:26 PM

The one thing it lacks are controls for brightness and contrast. I wrote them and they are going to add them. Other than that it's by far the best photo app out there.

**Simonbarsinistr** · 10-18-2011, 01:51 AM

I picked up xoom fx on all the recommendations on here, and agree that it is a big improvement. It makes the camera much more usable.

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**bighaubs** · 10-19-2011, 04:39 PM

After using this more, this app rocks! So much better than the stock camera software. This is what should have launched with the Bionic. I am just happy that it was software that fixed the issues and that it wasn't a hardware problem.

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**Hemroid4.0** · 10-19-2011, 06:46 PM

Here's how you take faster pictures

Step 1: Get in your car and drive to your local VZW Store

Step 2: Purchase a 4S

Step 3: Throw the Bionic in the garbage

Done

**dajobo** · 10-19-2011, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Hemroid4.0

Here's how you take faster pictures

Step 1: Get in your car and drive to your local VZW Store

Step 2: Purchase a 4S

Step 3: Throw the Bionic in the garbage

Done

Troll. Don't feed.

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**KillerG** · 10-19-2011, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hemroid4.0

Here's how you take faster pictures

Step 1: Get in your car and drive to your local VZW Store

Step 2: Purchase a 4S

Step 3: Throw the Bionic in the garbage

Done

Lololol troll fail. You're in an Android forum, none of us obviously care for iOS or an iPhone. Go away.
Anyways, I'm getting pretty good results, if you're a cheapskate like me and want the free way out, with the MIUI camera app. And yes, everything works, effects and zoom and everything else. It's very nice and quick. It autofocuses very fast, and I can hold down anywhere on the screen and tap the screen to take a picture, or just hold down the camera button and it'll focus and take a picture in less than 1 second in low-to mid light.