Camera Vs. Picture time...

[Cphil1]

Hey xda techies,

Here's my problem; I'm not sure if it's because of WM6 or the MDA Wizard / 8125, but it takes a long time when I take pictures. What I mean is when I press the button to take the picture, there is a delay between that and taking the actual picture. Most of the time, it's a miss because the person or the actual picture I was trying to take moved!

If anyone has a configuration or a tweak to fix this, or even another picture taking program - I would really appreciate it!

Phil

[Cphil1]

Oh and I just remembered...

Also the flash of the camera comes on pretty early. It barely gives that extra hint of glow that it's already gone. The way it is now, it's a waste of flash. Anyone know how to fix this?

Phil

[tazbo28]

this is pretty much what i did. took off my casing and drilled a hole through the flash spot. its soooooo bright now!!! it can easily light up an entire scene at least 4 to 5 feet away!!!! its an extremely bright light. people get blinded by it now up close ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/tazbo28/IMG_1214.jpg

[Cphil1]

Yo Taz,

Now I wonder how the hell did you ever figure that one out! It's not everyday someone decides to just drill a hole throught their pda!! :P

Seriously, thanks for the heads up... What about the time delay between the button and the actual cam taking the picture??? Any info on that?

Man, the things we do to find efficient solutions...! You crackl me up! :)

Phil

[tazbo28]

hahaha. thanks. i wasnt sure if i should do it or not but i didnt really mind. i hated the flash being so dim it was frusterating at times. now i dont have to worry!! about the flash time i realized that the best solution was to use the Batterystatus overclock to about 247mhz and not have anything else running at all. also turn off the shutter sound and turn off the picture preview that happens after you shoot. makes things a bit quicker. my camera is really quick with pictures now. i save to my 2gb storage card!!

hope that helps. let me know how it works for you.

[jeffhesser]

find the coolCam application. I had it in one ROM many months ago and it was a FAR more efficient camera app then the one that is being installed from every other app. not sure why it faded so quickly but it was a very lite version that ran very fast!

[gdp2000]

Dis someelse test it? Is it OK with all devices? Can someone send the pictures? Maybe even with before and after pictures?

THX

[Cphil1]

Alright guys,

I downloaded Coolcam and installed it. Works pretty well and somewhat better than the cam with wm6 / 8125.

My problem is, I tried to change the program to start when I press the side cam button on the pda! It didn't figure in any of the lists! I currently have it on program files, but I just can't get to it!

Anyone has an idea, please let me know.

Phil