Question Astrophotography infinity focus Nokia G10 - Nokia G10 / G20 / G21

Hello all,
I have a Nokia G10 phone on which I successfully installed the PXv4.5_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk camera. Beautiful software!
After several tests I found that I can not find a correct focus to infinity for astrophotography; choosing "far" or "autofocus" produces images of stars like donuts. What can I do in this case?
Thank you for help!
Here is sample of results: http://s.go.ro/014tmbgi

costicap said:
Hello all,
I have a Nokia G10 phone on which I successfully installed the PXv4.5_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk camera. Beautiful software!
After several tests I found that I can not find a correct focus to infinity for astrophotography; choosing "far" or "autofocus" produces images of stars like donuts. What can I do in this case?
Thank you for help!
Here is sample of results: http://s.go.ro/014tmbgi
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After several attempts and tests it seems that there is a solution for the problem: 1. Turn on the Deep Sky Camera and manually set the focus for the stars 2. Take a photo with this application. 3. Turn off the Deep Sky Camera. 4. Open Google Camera for astrophotography 5. Do not adjust the focus 6. Take the desired photo.
Here is one result: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SnYZrcH6iRqSSNXB8

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SWAP my OnePlus 3 for HTC 10?

hi, i do not know if you came to this dilemma before but i have Oneplus 3 and a friend offered to swap phones... i was looking for a better camera... Oneplus 3 has a "thing" when shooting at moving objects and if you try to take a photo of your baby its impossible... almost every picture is blury.... how is the HTC 10 camera when you shoot moving objects? i am looking forward for your replies!!! thanks!!
every camera will blury when you take a moving objects unless you speed up the shutter speed, so it just depends on if you know how to use the camera with shutter priority/full manual.
DummyPLUG said:
every camera will blury when you take a moving objects unless you speed up the shutter speed, so it just depends on if you know how to use the camera with shutter priority/full manual.
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Correct.
Try to shop Manual mode on Oneplus3, set shutter speed minimum 1/60 minimum (if indoor), depends the baby moving,
try to shot outdoor, you can set 1/500+, shot flash to baby eyes it NOT allowed (i forgot 3/5 years old is allowed, just search on google)
try to learn about Exposure in photography (iso, aperture, shutter speed) this will useful in life of photography.
i have oneplus3 for testing, is a great device. so swap to HTC10 will not resolve this issue, if you still using Auto. :fingers-crossed:
thank you very much guys!! it might be a software issue of the app... when in auto mode it selects wrong iso/exposure??? before OP3 i had a galaxy S6 and i used it always in auto mode with fine results... i will definetely try your advise!!
That's because Samsung camera app will detect the scene, if it found something moving fast then it will switch to "sport" mode(something like that, forget the actual name). For HTC 10 I dunno will it have similar function in auto mode, but the 10 official camera app really lack of function

[APP][FEEDBACK] Arnova8G2's Google Camera Port

This is a thread to report bugs in @Arnova8G2 google camera port. I'm creating this thread to personally report a bug, anyone else who uses the app and has an issue should feel free to post here as well.
App in question: drive. google.com/open?id=1IEf-BZQdk_SH3WVG3aev05pdiRpVqW68 (I am not allowed to post links yet, apologies.)
When reporting a bug:
Describe the issue
Include a logcat
Mention @Arnova8G2
The main issue I am experiencing is the inability to take burst photos when holding down the shoot button. This feature functions properly in cstark's version. OIS also seems to not be functioning correctly, the viewfinder is shaky unlike stock camera app.
Log: hastebin .com/ezerufuduj.xml
Device Info: hastebin .com/uzamasocuw.http
I found a VERY strange solution to this. It turns out switching to the video mode, and back to the photo mode makes OIS work properly. It's worth noting I have added these lines in the build.prop to enable EIS in video, so even though I don't think they're necessary for OIS, if this method doesn't work for you then they're worth a shot:
persist.camera.eis.enable=1
persist.camera.is_type=5
persist.camera.is_mode=5
I don't think the 2nd and 3rd one do anything but they're worth mentioning I suppose.
Full stock here, no root, and I find the same issue with OIS. Though sometimes OIS goes wonky in the default camera app when you cycle zoom modes, at least on my phone. It's the main reason I don't use the app full time. I'm a shaky individual.
Not sure how well the Z3Z can get supported with the camera mod, but I'd be willing to test out if it ever came to. The quality is phenomenal to say the least compared to the PixelMaster Camera app. I've tried a bunch of different versions of the app but always come back to Arnova's.
EDIT: Tried cstark's version and the switch trick does work. And the faster initial processing makes this a keeper for now. All that's really missing is the OIS and I'd be a super happy camper.
Arnova's no longer works for me so I've been using cstark's version.
I wonder if we can get OIS and perhaps some autofocus fixes. I find it can be blurry when it auto focuses, but super sharp on a tap.
captaincrook said:
Arnova's no longer works for me so I've been using cstark's version.
I wonder if we can get OIS and perhaps some autofocus fixes. I find it can be blurry when it auto focuses, but super sharp on a tap.
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I ended up switching to cstark's as well. At this point all that's really needed is for the laser autofocus and the rgb sensor to work properly. I remember seeing cstark replying to a zenfone 3 user that he would look into laser autofocus, but I think the rgb sensor might be a lost cause for any camera that isn't stock.
By the way, the 2nd zoom camera doesn't have OIS, so if the stock camera switches to it, (past 2.3x zoom in a well lit environment) things get a lot more shaky.
kekley said:
I ended up switching to cstark's as well. At this point all that's really needed is for the laser autofocus and the rgb sensor to work properly. I remember seeing cstark replying to a zenfone 3 user that he would look into laser autofocus, but I think the rgb sensor might be a lost cause for any camera that isn't stock.
By the way, the 2nd zoom camera doesn't have OIS, so if the stock camera switches to it, (past 2.3x zoom in a well lit environment) things get a lot more shaky.
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I still find the Google Camera Mod takes better digital zoom point and click photos than the standard Pixel Master camera and the telephoto lens. ?
What else can we do to get some better device support? I would use the camera full time if the stabilization and focus were fixed. It's near perfect.
Could someone pass me the mod camera link from cstark to ZenFone 3 Zoom, please ?
ZueiraBR said:
Could someone pass me the mod camera link from cstark to ZenFone 3 Zoom, please ?
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Here you go.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7test.apk
kekley said:
Here you go.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7test.apk
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Thank you
Edit: NM...
I get great results with stock camera but cstark27 GCam Mod seem to work fine using pixel XL setting. I use cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7test.apk + AR stickers from the Xiaomi Mi A1 forum (ar.core_0.91.171127093-V1.1.apk) + AR Stickers 1.2
Do you know guys why Arnova's v8.2 doesn't work with z3z ?
I'm still trying with Arnova's since I found the best result with Arnova's v6. However I want to keep being updated but yeah... am stuck in the v6.
Is there any information about requirements for each version, so I don't need to try those versions brutally one by one?
hkmrz said:
Do you know guys why Arnova's v8.2 doesn't work with z3z ?
I'm still trying with Arnova's since I found the best result with Arnova's v6. However I want to keep being updated but yeah... am stuck in the v6.
Is there any information about requirements for each version, so I don't need to try those versions brutally one by one?
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No clue. Maybe someone can pull a logcat.
I moved again to BSGs/Toylan but I think those are having issues too on newer versions.
If someone was close or had contact with the Devs I'm sure it would end up being great. The sensor in the camera is the same as a Pixel 2 if I recall correctly.
Hello. I am thinking of buying the zenfone 3 zoom. Does the ois still have problem with gcam. Are you talking for photos or video?
Furthermore, are there any low light comparison shots of stock vs gcam?
Things would work much better if there was full Camera2API. ASUS seems to have locked it to limited and the OIS is not exposed to the OS.
Otherwise CStark 4.2t3 has served me well. Enhanced HDR is stunning . Only missing some form of stabilization, but the video trick works.
captaincrook said:
Things would work much better if there was full Camera2API. ASUS seems to have locked it to limited and the OIS is not exposed to the OS.
Otherwise CStark 4.2t3 has served me well. Enhanced HDR is stunning . Only missing some form of stabilization, but the video trick works.
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So if I am getting it right, the OIS does not work while shooting pictures? This is really weird since the ois is not controlled by the camera app. Are you sure that it is not just a viewfinder bug? Did you try shooting without switching to video and got blurry images (i.e. camera shake) ?
Is there any way to full implement api2 by editing build.prop?
I am playing with my asus zenfone for a week. What I find is that the OIS is not a problem for gcam. The real problem is that it has difficulty in auto focusing especially in low light. The circle of focus does not remain steady unless you tap to focus.
Here a comparison of stock camera (custom settings regarding sharpening, contrast etc) vs gcam. First stock
P_20190120_221141_vHDR_Auto by Andreas L., on Flickr
gcam hdr+ by Andreas L., on Flickr
Stock camera (custom settings) by Andreas L., on Flickr
gcam 6.1 hdr+ by Andreas L., on Flickr
Antretng said:
I am playing with my asus zenfone for a week. What I find is that the OIS is not a problem for gcam. The real problem is that it has difficulty in auto focusing especially in low light. The circle of focus does not remain steady unless you tap to focus.
Here a comparison of stock camera (custom settings regarding sharpening, contrast etc) vs gcam.
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Thanks for the comparison pics, @Antretng. Definitely google is warmer than stock. By chance do you have any comparisons done during the day as well as inside ones?
koimr said:
Thanks for the comparison pics, @Antretng. Definitely google is warmer than stock. By chance do you have any comparisons done during the day as well as inside ones?
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Yeap. Here you are. First stock then gcam. In stock camera I have changed some settings (saturation, sharpening, contrast, noise reduction) since the default ones are really bad. The daylight photos of stock camera are Auto mode. The low light are with Manual mode but with all settings at auto (it has more natural results than auto). If you wish you can move the modes at stock and even change the default first mode.
P_20190130_122651_vHDR_Auto by Andreas L., on Flickr
gcam by Andreas L., on Flickr
P_20190130_111641_vHDR_Auto by Andreas L., on Flickr
gcam by Andreas L., on Flickr
P_20190119_225900_vHDR_Auto by Andreas L., on Flickr
gcam hdr+ by Andreas L., on Flickr
P_20190120_035233_vHDR_Auto by Andreas L., on Flickr
gcam hdr+ by Andreas L., on Flickr
Antretng said:
Yeap. Here you are. First stock then gcam. In stock camera I have changed some settings (saturation, sharpening, contrast, noise reduction) since the default ones are really bad. The daylight photos of stock camera are Auto mode. The low light are with Manual mode but with all settings at auto (it has more natural results than auto). If you wish you can move the modes at stock and even change the default first mode.
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Thank you again. Definitely better pictures (to me) with gcam. Good tips too with the settings, you seem to know what you're doing!
@captaincrook
You may not notice. I reply message to you.
Also take a look at this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78799597&postcount=173

Themes / Apps / Mods Gcam for Xperia 10 III

UPDATE 2022.02.26_GCam 8.1
This 8.1 version of Gcam works very well out of the box (aux cameras, video. Night mode etc etc)
Arnova8G2: Gcam-8.1.101.build-V6.2.211013
Download Gcam-8.1.101.build-V6.2.211013 by Arnova8G2.
www.celsoazevedo.com
The app crashes only in video rallenty mode.
I changed the 7.4 version below with 8.1 above.
Hi guys, I tried a lot of gcams, finally I found one that works well with 99% of features.
https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/NGCam_7.4.104-v2.0_eng.apk
I attach the config file by myself.
Only bug is video recording with aux cameras.
If someone found a better setting or a better combo (gcam+setting), please reply to this post
Does it make the camera better?
yes, really better. With the HDR+ Auto (non advanced), shots are also more quick than stock (that is really slow to be honest). The overall quality is very better, and night mode, potrait mode, astrography etc etc are a considerable plus. This are two shots made during this reply. IMG file is the Gcam, DCIM is Sony (1x cam, no adjustment, all auto).
the right one is with Gcam?
HIXPERIA said:
the right one is with Gcam?
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yes, but this is only an example. In outdoor or dark conditions there is a lot of difference.
alonzimanuel said:
Hi guys, I tried a lot of gcams, finally I found one that works well with 99% of features.
https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/NGCam_7.4.104-v2.0_eng.apk
I attach the config file by myself.
Only bug is video recording with aux cameras.
If someone found a better setting or a better combo (gcam+setting), please reply to this post
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Video works for me for all 3 cameras. I didn't install the config though, just went to settings -> Advanced -> Auxiliary cameras -> added 3 cameras and assigned appropriate samsung tree icons . After initial crash, it's working fine
bimjunk said:
Video works for me for all 3 cameras. I didn't install the config though, just went to settings -> Advanced -> Auxiliary cameras -> added 3 cameras and assigned appropriate samsung tree icons . After initial crash, it's working fine
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Well! The aux not working in video in original post was because I had the video stabilization on. Talking about photos, have you seen any colour balance difference between the cameras?
alonzimanuel said:
Well! The aux not working in video in original post was because I had the video stabilization on. Talking about photos, have you seen any colour balance difference between the cameras?
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Yes, and focus goes in and out...stock camera focussing is spot on, for now, using the stock
The focus is good for me, better than stock, expecially in LL condition. Try my config disabling video stab.
I'm seriously considering getting this phone. Can anybody post more samples from GCam?
alonzimanuel said:
Hi guys, I tried a lot of gcams, finally I found one that works well with 99% of features.
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Hello, are you able to shot in RAW mode? That is Raw+Jpg?
thanks!
Yes, you can shot in raw+jpeg
I upload the last config file:
-the video stab. Is disabled because video capture with aux freeze the app.
-every gcam 7 feature is working well
-colors are quite different switching cameras, I suppose there's a little settings to do well. But this difference is already present in the stock camera app.
alonzimanuel said:
Yes, you can shot in raw+jpeg
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You are right, it just saves the RAW files in a different folder (Picture\RAW), that's why I wasn't able to see them!
Do you know if it's possible to save them in the same folder of the JPGs?
No I don't know, I just haven't this kind of need yet.
A little bit offtopic because I did not try GCam yet, but my 10iii arrived yesterday and the pictures (same objects, auto-mode, sony app & opencamera) are im comparison to my 4 year old XZ1c smaller in resolution and size (1,4mb vs 5,8mb) and quality almost as bad as the xz1c. Highest resolution I can set is 12MP in the settings. Are there any settings I have overseen? Or do I have to send it back and buy the Zenfone 8 although I loved Xperia phones since years?
holden69 said:
A little bit offtopic because I did not try GCam yet, but my 10iii arrived yesterday and the pictures (same objects, auto-mode, sony app & opencamera) are im comparison to my 4 year old XZ1c smaller in resolution and size (1,4mb vs 5,8mb) and quality almost as bad as the xz1c. Highest resolution I can set is 12MP in the settings. Are there any settings I have overseen? Or do I have to send it back and buy the Zenfone 8 although I loved Xperia phones since years?
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I bought this phone at launch. And I will never change with a zenphone 8. I'm very happy with this phone and every update Sony made has solved a problem. I love it. So to come back on topic try the gcam in this post with the last setting.
alonzimanuel said:
I bought this phone at launch. And I will never change with a zenphone 8. I'm very happy with this phone and every update Sony made has solved a problem. I love it. So to come back on topic try the gcam in this post with the last setting.
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Thanks, I just tried your GCam with the latest xml. Might be the best app for 10iii, shutter is quicker than stock, white balance and colors as well, but still the results are awful for a phone from 2021 if you compare it to the xz1c-pictures attached. I don't get it why Sony builts really good cameras (I'm on Canon, but anyway..) and the ones in their phones are bad. After 11 years Xperia-phones I'll go for the Zenfone now
alonzimanuel said:
I upload the last config file:
-the video stab. Is disabled because video capture with aux freeze the app.
-every gcam 7 feature is working well
-colors are quite different switching cameras, I suppose there's a little settings to do well. But this difference is already present in the stock camera app.
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Thanks a bunch for the all done config, but it was not obvious how to import it.
See https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/settings09/ and follow instructions for GCam 7.x
HI! can I post here the pictures I made with the factory camera, is that all right?

Question Gcam for Edge X30 / Edge 30 Pro / Edge Plus 2022 (Working Night Mode, Face Retouch + Config File)

Hi All,
This may be the best Gcam version for Edge X30.
I created the config file to make everything work flawlessly.
1. Face retouch working for all cameras
2. Night sight is also working
3. Tweaked the post processing a little to brighten up the shadows but still keep the exposure the same (no overblown highlights)
Install Gcam and load config file.
Let me know what you think or if there is any improvement required with the
Working great here, only 60 fps video is lag.
Will this work with the moto edge 30 pro? Its the global version of edge X30.
@aniketk1 , works on Moto Edge 30 Pro without a problem.
would it be ok to try this on the edge plus 2022? thanks
wickets said:
would it be ok to try this on the edge plus 2022? thanks
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Yes. Basically the Edge x30, Edge 30 Pro and Edge Plus 2022 are all the same models with different names.
ijuanp03 said:
Yes. Basically the Edge x30, Edge 30 Pro and Edge Plus 2022 are all the same models with different names.
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thank you
What about the new Edge 30, will it work? I don't wanna brick the phone... Thanks in advance
How do I move the options arrow toggle thing? Almost entire convered by the pin hole front cam, took me a lot longer than I'd like to admit to figure out how to get to the camera settings
Thank you a lot for providing this XML file. However, I would like to know if there is any way to enable the Macro feature (available in the original Moto camera). I've tried modifying the configuration, with manual Focus and activating the Third Axilliary Camera (which resulted b/w, by the way) but I couldn't achieve it.
If someone has any info about that, or another config, I would be extremely grateful!
PS: I have an Edge 30 Pro
All the photos get pink tint arround the edges of the photo, is there a fix for this?
MiguelEsteves said:
All the photos get pink tint arround the edges of the photo, is there a fix for this?
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I have the same problem with selfies, but they tend to be reddish for me. Too many problems, at the end I've switched back to the original Moto camera, I always shoot in Professional mode and I'm currently satisfied of the results
bitkris said:
I have the same problem with selfies, but they tend to be reddish for me. Too many problems, at the end I've switched back to the original Moto camera, I always shoot in Professional mode and I'm currently satisfied of the results
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Yeah the pro mode is actually great! I was just trying to get good hdr raw files from the gcam, I got used to my now dead Mi 10T Pro, it had a great camera, but was worse than this in everything else :')
I just reloaded the config file and the photos seem better on the normal cameras. Selfie cam has purple/reddish on the border of the image.
The app works very well! The only problem I encountered is that trying to use the ultrawide sensor in video mode, the app crashes.
Using moto edge 30.
Any way I can fix?
Thanks!
MiguelEsteves said:
All the photos get pink tint arround the edges of the photo, is there a fix for this?
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Easy fix. Go to Settings > Advanced > Black Level
Back Camera - auto
Front Camera - off
I also have another problem, in astro mode it doesn't do long exposures, is there a way to make it do long exposures?
On my Xiaomi Mi10T Pro it could do astro photography with multiple long exposures and it could take arround 2min.
Also even on my older Lenovo P2 it could do 10sec long exposures.
Please help, I wanna put this mediocre camera up to its paces
ijuanp03 said:
大家好,
这可能是 Edge X30 最好的 Gcam 版本。
我创建了配置文件以使一切正常工作。
1.面部修饰适用于所有相机
2.夜视也有效
3. 稍微调整后期处理以提亮阴影,但仍保持曝光不变(没有过度高光)
安装 Gcam 并加载配置文件。
让我知道您的想法或是否需要改进
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感谢
Hey just wanted to point out, if you have the video in I believe 60 frames per second, if you switch to the front camera, then back to the main shooter, it causes the program to crash.
Not sure if that's caused by my lack of knowledge of where to put the config file, I just saved a random config, and copied over what was posted in this thread into that folder, then deleted the one I created.
Guys, can you post some Night Sight pics taken with Gcam and Edge 30 phones?
ijuanp03 said:
Hi All,
This may be the best Gcam version for Edge X30.
I created the config file to make everything work flawlessly.
1. Face retouch working for all cameras
2. Night sight is also working
3. Tweaked the post processing a little to brighten up the shadows but still keep the exposure the same (no overblown highlights)
Install Gcam and load config file.
Let me know what you think or if there is any improvement required with the
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How do you load the config file?
Nevermind, found your instructions

Question Post your photos taken by Vivo X80 Pro

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tobias14 said:
I'll start with some
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Hi m8. Can you tell me your camera settings for the sunset photos?
chilavert_gr said:
Hi m8. Can you tell me your camera settings for the sunset photos?
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basically, it is default settings: auto, AI on, ZEISS natural color off
first shot is with main lens and the second one is with 2x lens
edit: it was actually great sunset
Here are some photos I took during my last vacation :
Ultrawide camera :
Same picture with and without Zeiss mode :
I also have some sunsets on my side :
This one is with 5x :
This one with 2x :
Another couple with and without Zeiss :
To add few..
Just a few from many i have take
Anyone knows how to turn off AI when taking a picture during the night without using the pro mode? For me, taking a picture during the night the camera application automatically switches into night mode where the AI is activated and the exposure time will be increased.
Sometimes I would like to take night pictures without having the exposure time increased - without pro mode.
Thanks
sunset ( zeiss on ) & night time ( night mode )
https://imgur.com/Nq5jH0z
https://imgur.com/HkYovIq
https://imgur.com/gDm7oTp
https://imgur.com/LXav8Oz
https://imgur.com/bUUgQC3
https://imgur.com/dDciZHw
https://imgur.com/Oa9yaDl
https://imgur.com/a/iHNlF6k
One more
A few more
Btw, the stock camera app, when recording video , it's trash when using it at night, it can't stick to the tele lens, so Filmic Pro solves the issue.
The phone camera(s) itself is good, but I wouldn't say that it's the best To-Go camera phone. It's quite tricky to get the shot you want.
Love taking pics with this phone... absolute beast

			
				
Some photos of nice postapocalyptic steampunk bar
I love super panorama mode. Specialy at night
5x from the window plane
A few from Northern Spain
aleksandar069 said:
5x from the window plane
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Amazing
Vessel under operations
A few more from Asturias and Lugo (Galicia)
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