4K camera recording on XA1 - Sony Xperia XA1 Guides, News, & Discussion

Hi everyone,
I have switched to XA1 and disappointed it can't record 4K movies. Recently played with Open Camera (Mark Harman) available in Play and this app successfully records 4K clips in full ISO range up to 3200. You need to activate Camera2 API in settings and then movies resolution to 4K.
Max framerate is 24, but looks like image stabilization works in 4K!
cheers

Hey, what is the shutter speed range in open camera?

Camera API2
Haow to activate camera api2 in xperia xa1

Would like to know that too. Open Camera doesn't seem to have option like that, so I understand Root and modding build.prop ("persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1"?

Xperia XA1 seems to support footage in 4k.
I have used this app, and have been filming in 4k, apparently.
Test to see yourself if it really is what we need to shoot in 4k.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frozenvolcano.android.cinema4k

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Some Queries Regarding E7

Hello All,
Can you answer my few queries. The camera of the phone is said to record 4k video and 1080 videos @60fps but the phone is only capable of recording 1080p @30fps. Since the note 3 with same specs can record 4k videos is it possible via software upgrade or something like that to make our camera record 4k videos.
Can Kernel source itself is enough as the base for custom rom development.??
GTARaja said:
Hello All,
Can you answer my few queries. The camera of the phone is said to record 4k video and 1080 videos @60fps but the phone is only capable of recording 1080p @30fps. Since the note 3 with same specs can record 4k videos is it possible via software upgrade or something like that to make our camera record 4k videos.
Can Kernel source itself is enough as the base for custom rom development.??
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The camera makers said that the camera is capable of capturing 4K videos but the Elife e7 cannot capture because the company hasn't provided that matching software which does it. May be that is for the future updates or flagship devices. The max you can record is 1080p at 60fps.
chetanbhawani said:
The camera makers said that the camera is capable of capturing 4K videos but the Elife e7 cannot capture because the company hasn't provided that matching software which does it. May be that is for the future updates or flagship devices. The max you can record is 1080p at 60fps.
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what do u mean by matching software it has got all the libs required foolish gionee ppl and provided libs for several omnivision sensor libs to our device..how can u record 1080p @ 60fps its 30fps only...4k is not possible till now as it uses the android camera api which has maximum of 1080p recording capabilities note3 and xperia z2 have their own api for this so they can record 4k videos

Video quality

Your friends are never going to believe what you did. The only way to prove it to them is with that video you took. Rate this thread to express how videos shot on the LG V30 come out. A higher rating indicates that videos are smooth (and not choppy) and that auto-focus works very well, and that the camera adjusts quickly to different lighting conditions while recording.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
The Video Quality needs an improvement. Most likely some firmware issues that could be addressed by LG. Dynamic Range is low in video, and the stabilisation is disappointing. Maybe they could engage the Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), or improve the Optical Image stabilisation (OIS) response time and overall smoothness.
Seeing as there are only pre-production unites with non-final software available, I would think it's a little premature to comment on any aspect of the phone including video quality.
The Last Oracle said:
The Video Quality needs an improvement. Most likely some firmware issues that could be addressed by LG. Dynamic Range is low in video, and the stabilisation is disappointing. Maybe they could engage the Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), or improve the Optical Image stabilisation (OIS) response time and overall smoothness.
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Do you own the device or you judge only by the review in Internet?
Video quality looks pretty damn good so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV8tf4lKtgA
I'd love to see higher bitrate with the original camera app, is this a possible hack for the future? There is still Cinema4k, but i'd love to keep the in camera grading.
SinSilla said:
Video quality looks pretty damn good so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV8tf4lKtgA
I'd love to see higher bitrate with the original camera app, is this a possible hack for the future? There is still Cinema4k, but i'd love to keep the in camera grading.
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Manual mode in V20 let you choose as high as 64Mbit bitrate, kut not auto mode though.
What I'd like to know is if there's 3rd party app in PlayMarket that's capable to store UHD 4K video directly in H.265 HEVC format?
SD Spectre is definitely capable of H265 compressing AFAIK
Game of Thrones’ Cinematographer Shot This Homemade Movie on LG’s V30 Phone
http://www.adweek.com/creativity/ga...er-shot-this-homemade-movie-on-lgs-v30-phone/
They're really doing a bang up job in pushing the video quality of the V30. Want to see how it does against a Red Weapon camera? Sure you do!
https://youtu.be/nAth8g05tfs
Hey guys,
it's possible shooting 120-240 fps with full hd?
Thanks
This video was taken on the LG V30, model H933, not that any of the cameras are any different.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_MnzeG3PCo
csabasalas said:
can it capture the 4k 60fps video ? codec is h.264 or h.265 ?
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30fps max at 4k. 60fps max at 1080. No idea what codec they're using inside of the mp4 container.
CHH2 said:
30fps max at 4k. 60fps max at 1080. No idea what codec they're using inside of the mp4 container.
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I hope the rooted LG V30 should have QHD 60fps (2k video recording) like the Samsung Galaxy S8/Note 8 camera mod!
FYI, from a Phone Arena Q&A article about the LG V30:
LG V30 Q&A: Your questions answered!
https://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-V30-Q-A-Your-questions-answered_id99088
The rear snapper is capable of shooting in the following modes and aspects in Auto video mode:
16:9 4K [email protected],
18:9 FHD [email protected],
16:9 FHD [email protected],
16:9 FHD [email protected],
18:9 HD [email protected],
16:9 HD [email protected]
In Cine video mode, which is the one that allows you to pre-apply various cinematic filters and use the Point Zoom feature, you can shoot in the following modes:
16:9 4K [email protected],
18:9 FHD [email protected],
16:9 FHD [email protected],
18:9 HD [email protected],
16:9 HD [email protected]
In Manual video mode, where all the fun stuff is, the phone shoots in the following aspects and formats:
16:9 UHD [email protected], 24, 2, or 1fps;
16:9 FHD [email protected], 30, 24, 2, or 1fps;
21:9 FHD Cinema [email protected], 30, 24, 2, or 1fps;
18:9 FHD [email protected], 30, 24, 2, or 1fps;
16:9 HD [email protected], 60, 30, 24, 2, or 1fps;
21:9 HD [email protected], 30, 24, 2, or 1fps;
18:9 HD [email protected], 30, 24, 2, or 1fps.
As far as slo-mo is concerned, you get [email protected] slo-mo, which is now a standard among flagships devices.
The front-facing camera maxes out at:
16:9 FHD 1920x1080
18:9 HD 1440x720
16:9 HD 1280x720.
Video quality is excellent and is definitely geared towards your regular aspiring cinematographer.
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There's other answers to questions in that article, so feel free to go read it in its entirety.
^That article isn't exactly true. While if you are just digging around in the menus looking for frame rates, all you will see is that the fastest listed is [email protected] But if you use the actual mode option listed as Slo-mo then you get 240fps. They were lazy and didn't do their research.
I currently have a 6P which I use very often to record videos of bands in nightclubs. The 6P is great in that it's audio end doesn't get overloaded by loud audio. Curious how the LG V30 does in this setting. Sample of what I get with the 6P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8OTwcEYpu8
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I currently have a 6P which I use very often to record videos of bands in nightclubs. The 6P is great in that it's audio end doesn't get overloaded by loud audio. Curious how the LG V30 does in this setting. Sample of what I get with the 6P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8OTwcEYpu8
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/initial-camera-observations-t3685747/page5
Use the youtube links and not the embedded videos. No idea why the embedded stopped working.
And I should note that those videos were made in a bar where they keep the volume at a level that trips the Receiver As Mic. That doesn't come on until 120 decibels. The RAM was tripped right from the start.
here's my sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Un4M7gW1QQ
really disappointed with all the shaking from the ois / camera. google seems to turn up quite a few results for this issue. Seems no one has mentioned it here though. here's the video I made entirely with the V30 Cine mode.. really not happy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HDo_noiR7c
I get pixelated sky (and any other surfaces with gradient) when shooting in 4k (any bitrate, any camera app)
The solution is h265/HEVC
I checked a lot of reviews on YouTube before buying the phone and their videos don't seem to have this pixelation.
Can somebody shoot a 4k video of the sky with default camera app and do some movements while recording?
I would like to know if it's a wide spread issue or my phone is faulty.
My device model: LG-AS998
i have serious problems with in-video audio quality, especially in the manual mode, with hi-fi setting. on softer sounds it has a weird "compression artifact" like stuttering, although its lossless audio.
this is the mode that sohuld be ok for semi-professional videos according to the ads and phone blogger, but its absolutely not!
so a kinda mediocre video quality that promises great audio to make up for it, but it doesnt deliver.
I made a post about this in QA with samples.
There is pretty clear what I talk about.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/weird-audio-stutter-video-quality-sound-t3919793
it would be nice if someone reacted to this who also tried to use this phone for vlogging, making videos for editing etc.

xperia xzp 4k hdr playback

Is there anyway to know if I am playing 4k hdr video in default app.In youtube it supports only 1080p hdr with horrible framedrops.I have tried some 4k hdr mp4 samples but it seems that its only playing it in 4k because in youtube when I select hdr, the app takes over the brightness.Has anybody played downloaded 4k hdr video yet.Let's have a discussion below
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Is there anyway to know if I am playing 4k hdr video in default app.In youtube it supports only 1080p hdr with horrible framedrops.I have tried some 4k hdr mp4 samples but it seems that its only playing it in 4k because in youtube when I select hdr, the app takes over the brightness.Has anybody played downloaded 4k hdr video yet.Let's have a discussion below
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same here, 4k hdr doesnt appear in youtube only 1080p hdr, frame drops could be due to "debug gpu overdraw" option enabled turn it off in developer options i think it should do it...
how did you manage to download 4k hdr video? I tried every youtube downloader I cant seem to download with that option...
Try 4kmedia.org and you can download full 4k hdr videos sample.My Developer mode is off.There is obvious frame drops and battery drain while playing HDR.Sony is bullshitting with us.If you find a way to play 4k hdr video let me know

Recording video in 24fps

Hi there.
I tried multiple of apps which allow to use camera2api ut none of them record videos in 24fps. I came to conclusion that this must be locked by Oneplus (dont be evil). Am I right? How can i unlock 24fps in my oneplus so that the apps can use it? Any magisk module?
I use Cinema 4k and it seems to record at 24, 25 and 30fps without root. Take a look and let me know!
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I use Cinema 4k and it seems to record at 24, 25 and 30fps without root. Take a look and let me know!
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Thanks for response.
I have tried this app and yes in 4k it records 24fps but when i want to record in 1080p in 24fps it records in 120fps(!) There is also no stabilisation
I was about to mention Open Camera's ability to record 4K at 24fps or maybe 1080p at 24fps. I remember doing so on my OnePlus 3 successfully. But it seems that OnePlus truly went evil by locking out 24/25fps with the 6T.
You can record either in 15fps, or in 30fps. No in-between

Video Stabilization for Poco M3??

Can we get a video stabilization using apps like Gcam, OpenCamera, etc.??
If yes, what version of the application works best?
I'd like to pass on using the google photos editor stabilizer as it downgrades 1080p 60fps videos to a horrible 240p 60fps videos.

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