Nexus 5 Camera App Replacement?

[el3ctronics]

Best phone I've ever owned but let's me honest...the camera app on this thing is brutally terrible. It's horribly slow, awful at focusing, and I've been missing way too many shots. The device does snap some good pics when there is good lighting and no moving objects (ie: no people), but it simply isn't good enough and now that I have a new baby I need better performance. Are there any good apps on the Play Store that will improve the photography experience? The picture quality seems to be fine so this is clearly a software issue and I'm hoping Google fixes it soon. But in the mean time, any suggestions (paid or fee) would be very helpful. Thanks!

 

[SactoKingsFan]

I like the camera JB+ app. Put it on all my phones if I don't like stock camera app. Snap camera HDR is another good one

 

[Sharky19]

I just disabled the stock camera and installed Camera ZOOM FX that is found within the Play Store's Editors' Choice. The stock camera was also draining the battery quite a bit so let's see how this does.

 

[CR6]

+1 for Camera Zoom FX. perfect alternative to stock for the N5.

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[paa79594]

To add to the other posts I also like Vignette. Lots of customization.

 

[TraderGary]

Do any camera replacement apps also include HDR?

Nexus 7 (2013)

 

[ChrisPdx]

I've been using Camera Awesome by SmugMug.....shutter speed is way faster than the stock app.

 

[xstinkyx]

I use CameraZoom a lot at times but I can't figure out how to free form crop via it. Is that even possible? It seems you can only select one of the crop templates.

 

[cheth]

Camera Zoom FX is the best. I don't have a Nexus 5 yet. Not sure if it's really worse when compared to Nexus 4.

Wait, ddin't Google claim N5 camera to be really good?

 

[N4Newbie]

I use CameraZoom a lot at times but I can't figure out how to free form crop via it. Is that even possible? It seems you can only select one of the crop templates.

That's a darned good question! Do you want to ask them, or should I do it? Camera ZOOM FX - The Ultimate Camera App for Android

 

[el3ctronics]

It's not that the camera itself is bad...it actually takes good shots. The software is just literally pathetically horrendous and slow as balls.

 

[scorpiodsu]

It's not that the camera itself is bad...it actually takes good shots. The software is just literally pathetically horrendous and slow as balls.

Yeah the vanilla Android software. This is why some people actually are fine with skins like touchwiz and Sense..... because they actually try to put some time into user experience even if at time it's a little overkill. It's what comes with a stock Android experience.

Since I'm rooted and I don't mind tinkering for a good gain, I'm just going to install the camera MOD over on XDA. From reviewing the thread it seems to improve the stock camera app substantially. I just don't want to pay for a camera app so I'll take a chance.

 

[Michael_CS]

Aren't they supposed to be working on a patch for the camera?

 

[tw33k2514]

I've been using Camera Awesome by SmugMug.....shutter speed is way faster than the stock app.

I heard it doesn't work on the n5 yet. Guess they were wrong...

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[ChrisPdx]

I heard it doesn't work on the n5 yet. Guess they were wrong...

I guess so. I've been using it a couple days now. Works good.



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[tw33k2514]

I guess so. I've been using it a couple days now. Works good

Awesome. Going to purchase it then.


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[srkmagnus]

It's been a while since I used Camera FX - I'll be giving it a try and see how I like it on the Nexus 5.

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[Bent Christensen]

I love my new N5 but obviously the stock camera is slow. I have done som research and testet these 4 camera apps: Camera FV5, ICS+, Camera Awesome and the stock N5 camera.
I have tested each app at three locations: My dog in my livingroom, a shot in my garden, and a makro. The result:
FV5 is no good. Its slow and picture qualitet is average.
ICS+ is ok. Quick shutter and ok pics.
Camera Awesome: Quick and good shots.
N5 stock: Very slow but quite clearly best picture quality. (Settings:I used HDR+)
So there you have it. I think I'm going or Awesome, but in many cases the stock camera app is usefull - just not fotos af my dog running round in the garden

 

[eric3316]

Seems there is an issues with a lot of the 3rd party camera apps while taken pictures at night under lights. A lot of times it will darken the picture after you snap it. I have seen this same problem in a lot of the different apps. Stock does not have this issue so hopefully these companies can figure it out and fix it.

 

[planoman]

Seems there is an issues with a lot of the 3rd party camera apps while taken pictures at night under lights. A lot of times it will darken the picture after you snap it. I have seen this same problem in a lot of the different apps. Stock does not have this issue so hopefully these companies can figure it out and fix it.

This happened to me with zoom fx. I am using pro capture and while I do not like the interface as much, the pictures come out much better than stock or camera zoom fx IMO.

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