5 cameras for alternative Android

In this collection includes applications for photo and video, which are allocated among the mass of similar programs from Google Play. Some of them bribe of options, other - non-standard functions. But they can be replaced or at least supplemented by a standard camera on your device.

1. Candy Camera

Selfie craze led to a specially sharpened for this program. Here the most important thing is that the process is fast and effective results. Therefore, no laborious picking at the white balance or shutter speed settings in Candy Camera is not provided.

But the application has still image mode, which is a series of shots collage. In addition, Candy Camera available set of filters working in real time. So you can immediately see the result of their application. Special tools whiten skin, hide its flaws, apply makeup. For additional design work, the program has a huge number of designer labels.

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Candy Camera - beauty camera, photo editor

Developer: JP Brothers, Inc.

Price: Free

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2. Open Camera

This camera is impressive disparity between the number of supported features and size of the application, which is barely more than one megabyte. Among the features Open Camera - automatic stabilization, frequency setting frame and bit rate video, HDR, selection of audio channels, face detection, packet photography, date of imposition, coordinates and many other functions.

The decisive advantage in favor of the Open Camera is also full of free of this application and the absence of any advertising. But if you are very like the program, within it you can make a payment to repay the developer.

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Open Camera

Developer: Mark Harman

Price: Free

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3. Manual Camera

Manual Camera has access to advanced camera functions, laid on the Android system. As a result, with this program you can fine-tune the shooting: adjust the focus, ISO, white balance, shutter speed, exposure compensation and other settings. It certainly should appeal to advanced amateurs who are able and like to tinker with various settings when taking pictures.

However, due to its specific application is not compatible with all gadgets, so that the pre-worth to clarify this issue with the help of a special utilities.

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Manual Camera

Developer: Geeky Devs Studio

Price: 239,00 ₽

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4. Cymera

Some of the cameras we have considered there is a built in photo editor, but its presence is usually nominal. In this component of the Cymera perhaps the most important element of the program. Yes, the camera has a number of interesting features, such as automatically creating collages directly in the process of filming or more instant filters in Candy. But the real value lies Cymera still in the editor.

Here is a quick Apply Auto, simply by specifying the program that is embodied in the photo (portrait, landscape, food, text). Or immerse yourself in the manual editing mode, which includes a lot of different effects, adjustments, frames, overlays and text applications.

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Cymera Camera - Photo Editor, Editor-beautiful

Developer: SK Communications

Price: Free

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5. Horizon Camera

In this application, there is no detailed picture settings or built-in editor. But it solves the common problems with the device's orientation. Remember how you record video in portrait mode, forgetting to turn the gadget, or cut down the horizon during the photography. So, Horizon - this insurance from such situations. The program uses a gyroscope to the camera, always remove exactly in horizontal mode, no matter how you turned your smartphone.

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Horizon Camera

Developer: Horizon Video Technologies Inc.

Price: Free

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This review Layfhaker tried to collect a variety of cameras for Android-devices. Fans of open software prefer to Open Camera, unconventional solutions fans surely attract Horizon, and experienced photographers can try Manual Camera. We have not bypassed attention and fans of glamor and beauty, which, we hope, will be useful Candy Camera and Cymera.

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