Third-party Google camera port
LMC8.2
is a free
photography
application for mobile made by an indie developer who goes by the name Hasli. It is a
third-party port
of the
Google Camera
app that is used in the Pixel line of smartphones by Google and comes as standard in the
Google Apps
package for the Android OS.
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Compared to other camera solutions from the likes of
Manual Camera
or
Open Camera
, LMC8.2 is based on the Google Camera, which includes
Google-exclusive features
developed in-house. It also carries with it the
signature image-processing
algorithm and style that the company is known for.
Signature "Pixel" look
Samsung is arguably the most popular and recognized name in Android today. However, while not as widely mentioned, Google has been making compelling devices for years now that offer
fluid software experiences
, thoughtful features, and of course,
amazing cameras
. The latter has always been coveted by many users but was limited to Pixel devices. That is until
camera ports
like LMC8.2 started coming out.
This program is basically a port of the Google Camera that lets you try out Pixel-exclusive features on
non-Pixel devices
. These smartphones have become synonymous with top-class image quality backed by Google's signature image-processing style. The images they produce have a
dramatic, yet natural
look to them that boosts contrast higher and manages exposure to draw in as much fine detail as possible in the shot.
What's more, you get features like
HDR+
for better-looking photos and
Night Sight
, which again, proves itself to be best-in-class when it comes to low-light photography. Now, before proceeding, just be aware that this is
an unofficial port
, so not every feature will work as intended. Also, with so many camera hardware variations out in the market, it's
not guaranteed to work
with all of them.
Class-leading image processing
If you're a fan of what Google has done with its Pixel devices and want to experience some of its camera processing prowess, then LMC8.2 is worth checking out. It brings all the magic of the Google Camera app for anyone to try out. Just know that it's not guaranteed to work with all devices. Nevertheless, it's worth the shot.