wraggster
February 20th, 2013, 23:38
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/cyanogenmod-cid-mascot_620x340.jpgCyanogenMod 10.1 (http://www.engadget.com/tag/CyanogenMod101/)-toting photography fans are in for a treat: the latest version of the modified Android OS now packs anHDR (http://www.engadget.com/tag/HDR/) mode, which was in development for three months, within its stock camera app. When a user snaps a photo with the function, a total of three pictures (one at minimal, neutral and maximum exposures) are taken and combined into a single HDR image with the help of an algorithm. Differences in shutter speed, sensors and optics means quality will vary across smartphones, but the CyanogenMod team says that mid- to high-end devices outfitted with decent imaging hardware -- especially those with zero shutter lag (http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/scalado-demonstrates-zero-lag-cellphone-camera/) -- should perform admirably. Of course, the group also recommends using a stand or tripod to thwart movement and vibration from fouling
up photos. Android Central points out that a few handset builds haven't received the update, so a handful of CyanogenMod-wielding photogs will still have to get their HDR fix elsewhere.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/20/cyanogenmod-hdr-camera/
up photos. Android Central points out that a few handset builds haven't received the update, so a handful of CyanogenMod-wielding photogs will still have to get their HDR fix elsewhere.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/20/cyanogenmod-hdr-camera/