Open Camera 1.44

New features: Photo mode "NR" takes burst of photos and merges to reduce noise (Camera2 API, only supported on some devices). Focus Bracketing mode (Camera2 API only). "Ghost image" option, to overlay the last photo or a selected image. Audio level meter option for recording video. Flat (log) video profile (Camera2 API only).

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Improved seekbars for manual modes.

Partial Greek translation (thanks to Wasilis Mandratzis-Walz).

Warn user if compass calibration is required.

And lots more.

Version 1.44 (2018/09/18)

FIXED Crash if activity is destroyed as photo is taken.
FIXED Crash if camera reopened 128 times in a single instance of the application.
FIXED Fixed some crashes for old camera API.
FIXED Fixed crash with Camera2 API when using expo/HDR if fast burst disabled, and camera
FIXED In Camera2 API mode, wasn't checking to see if video stabilization option is supported.
FIXED Settings/Preview size/"Maximise preview size" option didn't always work correctly on some
devices (e.g., Nokia 8).
FIXED Fixed a crash related to failing to save with storage access framework.
FIXED Switching from slow motion back to regular speed wouldn't reset exposure level on some
devices.
FIXED Prevent manual focus slider from overlapping with on-screen icons.
FIXED Photos taken while recording video were being saved at 100% quality if photo mode was DRO or
HDR, even though the photo mode isn't relevant for photos when recording video.
FIXED Don't show fast burst options on popup mode when in video mode.
FIXED Problem of toasts for seekbars disappearing when continually moving seekbar.
FIXED GUI not updating properly when using auto-repeat with timed interval in Camera2 API mode.
FIXED Norwegian strings for video bitrate preferences were incorrect.
ADDED New photo mode "NR" Noise Reduction, takes a burst of photos and aligns and merges to reduce
noise. (Camera2 API only, only supported on high end devices.)
ADDED New photo mode "Focus {}" to enable Focus Bracketing. (Camera2 API only.)
ADDED New option Settings/"Ghost image", to overlay either last photo taken, or a selected image
on your device.
ADDED New option Settings/On screen GUI/"Show audio level meter", to display on-screen audio level
when recording video.
ADDED New option Settings/Video settings/"Video flat (log) profile" to record video with a flat
profile. (Camera2 API only.)
ADDED New options under Settings/"Processing settings..." for setting Edge Mode and Noise
Reduction Mode filtering options. (Camera2 API only.)
ADDED New option Settings/Photo settings/"Distance unit" to allow using feet instead of metres for
GPS altitude on photo stamp and video subtitles.
ADDED On-screen flash icon (to show whether flash will fire or not) now supported for front screen
flash.
ADDED New Camera2 API debug option under Settings/"Photo settings" to disable taking photos whilst
recording video feature (if your device has problems recording videos with Camera2 API
enabled, try disabling this).
ADDED Camera2 support for high resolution photo resolutions (required for supporting highest
resolutions on some devices, e.g., Nokia 6, Samsung Galaxy S6).
ADDED Launching from intent now recognises request for front or back camera
(android.intent.extras.CAMERA_FACING, android.intent.extras.LENS_FACING_FRONT,
android.intent.extras.LENS_FACING_BACK, android.intent.extra.USE_FRONT_CAMERA).
ADDED Video bitrate options for 150Mbps and 200Mbps (may not work on all devices).
ADDED New video audio source options: UNPROCESSED (requires Android 7) and VOICE_RECOGNITION.
ADDED Partial Greek translation (thanks to Wasilis Mandratzis-Walz).
ADDED New option to disable ever showing the "What's New" dialog (under Settings/On screen GUI/
"Show What's New dialog").
UPDATED No longer wait for image queue to be saved to go to settings, or background.
UPDATED On Android 8+ when restarting video due to hitting maximum filesize, transition to new file
is now seamless.
UPDATED Improved behaviour of seekbars for manual ISO, shutter speed, white balance (they now select
sensible "round" values).
UPDATED Show pitch lines etc even when device is near vertically down or up; also highlight the 90
degree pitch line when almost vertically down or up.
UPDATED Don't show auto-level on-screen icon when device is near vertically down or up (since auto
level won't occur in that situation).
UPDATED Always show scrollbar on popup menu (so it's more obvious that it can be scrolled).
UPDATED Show FPS on-screen when recording video (Camera2 API only).
UPDATED Made disabled buttons on popup menu easier to see in bright light.
UPDATED Made on-screen level lines clearer.
UPDATED New material design gallery icon (used when no last thumbnail found, and also for shortcut
icons).
UPDATED If an option that requires compass direction is set, warn user if compass is unreliable.
UPDATED Current manual focus distance is now always saved.
UPDATED Show video bitrate on info toast if not set to default.
UPDATED More preferences in settings now show the currently selected value.
UPDATED Battery optimisation: don't use magnetic compass sensor unless required for user
preferences.
UPDATED Camera opening on background thread (for smoother operation) now enabled for Android 6
devices (was already supported for Android 7+).
UPDATED Workaround for bug where popup menu appears too large (off-screen), reopening the popup at
least should fix this without having to restart Open Camera.

Open Camera is a fully featured and completely free Camera app for Android phones and tablets. Features:
* Option to auto-stabilize so your pictures are perfectly level no matter what (see example image).
* Expose your camera's functionality: support for focus modes, scene modes, color effects, white balance, ISO, exposure compensation/lock, face detection, torch, antibanding.
* Video recording (including HD, taking photos while recording video, time lapse).
* Handy remote controls: timer (with optional voice countdown), auto-repeat mode (with configurable delay).
* Option to take photo remotely by making a noise (e.g., voice, whistle), or by voice command "cheese".
* Configurable volume keys.
* Optimise GUI for left or right-handed users.
* Zoom via multi-touch gesture and single-touch control.
* Option to lock orientation to portrait or landscape for photo or video. Upside-down preview option for use with attachable lenses.
* Choice of save folder (including support for Storage Access Framework).
* Disable shutter sound.
* Overlay a choice of grids and crop guides.
* Optional GPS location tagging (geotagging) of photos and videos; for photos this includes compass direction (GPSImgDirection, GPSImgDirectionRef).
* Apply date and timestamp, location coordinates, and custom text to photos; store date/time and location as video subtitles (.SRT).
* Yes you can take a selfie (also known as front camera), includes support for "screen flash".
* Support for (some) external microphones.
* Widget to automatically take a photo after launching.
* Support for HDR (with auto-alignment and ghost removal) and Exposure Bracketing.
* Support for Camera2 API: manual focus distance; manual ISO; manual exposure time; manual white balance temperature; burst mode; RAW (DNG) files; slow motion video.
* Dynamic range optimisation mode.
* Support for Mi Band 2 & Amazfit Selfie.
* Small file size.
* Completely free, and no ads in the app (I only run ads on the website). Open Source.

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(Some features may not be available on all devices, as they may depend on hardware or camera features, the Android version, etc.)

If you wish you can show your appreciation and support future development of Open Camera by donating! This can be done by purchasing my donation app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=harman.mark.donation . Thanks!

Website: opencamera.org.uk/
FAQ: opencamera.org.uk/help.html#faq
Forums: sourceforge.net/p/opencamera/discussion/
Source: sourceforge.net/p/opencamera/code/

Note that it's not possible for me to test Open Camera on every Android device out there, so please test before using Open Camera to photo/video your wedding etc :)

App icon by Adam Lapinski ( www.yeti-designs.com ).