yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leoni1980:
It's just software polish with some extra features. I can pretty much guarantee HMD's efforts won't surpass Google Cam in terms of image quality. I had a Nokia 6.1 with the Pro app and it's really nothing to get excited about.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] renatofontes:
Awesome! It is not up for me yet. What country are you in?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leoni1980:
It's impossible for two reasons:

1 - there are no software provisions for a supplemental monochrome sensor in the Google Camera software, so it wouldn't know what to do with the data

2 - the monochrome camera doesn't show as being Camera2API compatible, so it's impossible to use it with Google Camera in the same way that it's impossible to use the Axon 7's main sensor with Google Camera.

I see no real advantage to the monochrome sensor in terms of improving image quality anyway. If I switch between them in the Nokia app it's hardly a mind blowing improvement - in fact I'm not convinced that the results aren't sometimes worse.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dimifoti:
Can someone post a google camera and new nokia camera photo side by side for comparison for us waiting on the OTA?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] simon-sf:
Nro1 google cam

Nro2 nokia
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dimifoti:
Thank you, i can see some improvements on the saturation and sharpness
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] marcusjt:
Those of us who are wait for the update to hit our devices might want to check out this (p)review https://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-finally-brings-its-pro-camera-mode-to-the-nokia-8
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] upalrahman:
Updated... Findings so far

1)Photo quality is still meh at low light

2)no hdr at pro mode

3)No pro at video

4)shutter speed slowest is 1/2sec

5)Swipe up to bring pro mode doesn't always work.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] itismeak:
What settings are you guys using in GCam and are you guys using any launchers??? And I ain't getting the update. :(
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] nabil427:
So Guys after new update what is the best camera app to use?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leoni1980:
I've not tried the new Nokia one but I can bet anything that it's not as good as the Pixel camera. Almost goes without saying as Nokia have next to no photography experience when it comes to software - and it shows.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] nabil427:
Can you provide me a link to download plz ? ^^
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 777aciek:
Ok guys so which gcam port is the best in your opinion? I'm using mgc all auto now and it seems to be pretty ok
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] upalrahman:
[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] please take a look at these photos. I think your recent version needs some touch in fine tuning the colour if photos as the produce slightly pinkish photos. For me BSG version produces accurate and real life colours. Pic 1: BSG's latest & pic 2: Yours latest
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlphaGoZero:
That's why I prefer BSG's version for Nokia 8
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kekkojoker90:
Without touch to focus with flash is a deal breaker
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Nisar Ahmed Nisar:
Nokia 8 with Google Camera

Thats true indeed my Nokia 8 with Google Camera performed way better than Google pixel 2 in every department i.e low light, good light, etc.

HMD needs to design a good Camera app there hardware is very capable and quality is very much equal to that of my Samsung S9.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 777aciek:
Did anone try new cstark camera?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] upalrahman:
Nope...latest [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] google camera V8 works perfectly fine ..even slow motion too. The colour reproduction is good too (same as BSG's version) .
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pit777:
but what about video? its zoomed in when on 1080p 60fps
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] upalrahman:
Just disable stabilization
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Demiurge:
Is white balance working for you ? Mine always seems to be automatic even if I switch to another preset.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] upalrahman:
Not working .confirmed [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION]
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 777aciek:
Which settings do you use?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlphaGoZero:
compare

MGC_5.2.022_1.0.apk (BSG, 2018-05-31, suggested settings, changelog)

and

Arnova's v8: GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk (Arnova8G2, 2018-06-19, no config needed, suggested settings, changelog)

via https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

Arnova8G2's version seems a little green tint
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlphaGoZero:
hey, guys

I tried Arnova's v8: GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk (Arnova8G2, 2018-06-19, no config needed, suggested settings, changelog)

Auto-exposure: Increase exp. to 2

HDR+ enhanced

White Balance Sunny

Disable Flash

Touch screen to focus, and swipe up +0.5 EV

Perfect to me
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] upalrahman:
White balance doesn't work here
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlphaGoZero:
If you touch to focus first, then white balance working.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
Hi! I am still looking for the best settings in low light situations, using Arnova's pixel2 V8. Anyone has tipps regarding settings?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] techno_man000:
Go to Arnova's Camera App>Settings>Advanced

There is a category called HDR+ Settings (It is top of the window). Then set that options:

-HDR+ parameters-->Set Super High

-Nexus6p model-->Activate

-HDR+ Image Quality-->Set %100

Finally, below the same window, there is a category called Misc Settings . Go there and activate Improve in Low Light option.

These are my options that I use. I hope, these help you.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
Thank you, this is much appreciated!! I will try tonight. In good light conditions I am very happy with picture quality and I hope that these settings help to improve even low light pictures. Thanks! :good:
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Thorgoth:
does this modded version also have 1080p 60fps support?

i really want to be able to record on 60fps and i wonder why the Nokia pro version does not have such an option...
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] techno_man000:
Arnova's App supports 1080p @60 FPS but at first, you must disable OIS in video settings. 60 FPS videos are quite stable. Except Arnova's app, i don't know other apps. I suggest you and all Nokia 8 users Arnova's Camera App. I really really appreciate who modded this app.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hossam201695:
what is AR nova??
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
Arnova is the name of the developer of a Google camera mod that works well on Nokia 8 and better than stock cam.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mahdian57:
Great performance but still slow in sport action
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] doomslyr:
Portrait mode , the pictures are dull in color, with or without hdr enabled.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
I have now tested a few different versions of gcam mod. In the end, the latest tolyan009, based on MGC works best. Low light turns out fine if you control shutter speed via "correction of auto exposure". This version also seems to work well for Nokia 7 Plus users, according to their parallel discussions in the respective xda forum section.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] FlexiPack:
I'm using Arnova V8 and have fiddled with the settings for Auto-Exposure and HDR+ Paramaters. None of the settings seem to make any difference to the resulting photo. Using 'Min. ISO' still uses the same high ISO that the other settings in that menu use. Using differing amounts of exposures makes no difference (even when pixel peeping).

Similarly, whether using 'Low' or 'Super High' for HDR+ settings, photos look identical.

Has anyone else noticed this? Is there maybe a bug in this version that doesn't register changes in settings? I've never used gcam before so I don't what is to be expected when changing the settings.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
Using the version by mgc/tolyan described in #311 in low light i notice a big difference when fiddling with "correction of auto exposure". Set to slower speeds like 1/2 sec low light pictures turn out considerably better.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 777aciek:
Anyone know how to use ar stickers? Becaus when I choose the ar stickers option in google camera it doesn't do anything.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Karan282:
Use moded version of AR stickers with latest MGC port of google camera. It worked like charm. Enjoy?

Use this.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z1KgNE5OhkLhbwy-XrGWCzJc2AcK0Ocz/view
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Kerri007:
Hi,

Now that HMD released a new camera app, based on the old Lumia app, with pro settings, is the gcam app still better?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dimifoti:
By far
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] P_dwd:
Arnova 8G2.V8.1 - When using HDR+ or enhance with flash, flash light continues to turn on during the whole process
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bloomba:
Doesn't work. Can you provide new link?

Are compatible with Arnova Cam app?

Thanks
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] John Latter:
I've just started looking at the Nokia 8 because of a good deal Carphone Warehouse are offering in the UK.

I read the first 12 pages of this thread and have skipped to the last because I'm somewhat overwhelmed by all the info.

I guess what I really want to know is whether or not Nokia will produce a "really good" camera app - or will they forget about the Nokia 8 and concentrate on their next generation of phones?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] revanmj:
I doubt they will be able to match Google Camera in the Nokia 8 support time-frame.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
I had the same thoughts before buying my Nokia 8. I have not regretted the buy a single moment.

HMD Global have guaranteed at least two years of updates for the phone. So far, they kept that promise.

The Nokia Pro Camera app in my view is no good. But the modded versions of the google camera works well with the Nokia 8 hardware setup. And the versions keep becoming even better. In case you should get the phone send me a PM and I can point you to some well functioning versions of the gcam mod. There are a view out there and it is a bit overwhelming at first.

With the modded gcam the phone takes very nice pictures and the camera is fast. It cannot compete with an iphone X or the Huawei P20 pro but those phones cost a lot more. (my Nokia 8 cost 260 Euro new..., little money for the value you get).

And who knows... maybe HMD/Nokia will come up with an improved version of their own camera app, possibly when releasing updates for Android 9/Pie.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] athanis:
Can you link to the version of gcam that you recommend? Thanks in advance
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
All versions are thankfully collected here:

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

But I guess you know that page.

Generally, the versions by Arnova, BSG and tolyan009 seem to work best on Nokia 8.

I have tried various versions and the latest tolyan009 works best for me:

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.3.015_v.1.0.5_Tolyan009.apk

I recommend changing a few settings, though. Let me know if you need any advice there.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] athanis:
If it not much trouble, which settings did you change? Thanks again
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
No trouble at all. Settings changes for MGC 5.3.015 v 1.0.5 tolyan009:

On the first page of settings:

Lens blur resolution: "high"

Advanced settings:

Config HDR+: Pixel II

Quality of jpeg HDR+: High

Saturation -- Highlight saturation: 0,9

Saturation -- Shadow saturation: 1,7

Fix Black level: "on"

Enable Motion: "on" (although at the moment, the "motion" feature seems to have issues.

An important setting is to make sure that the hdr+ controls are visible. It is the last setting under the advanced settings (I am using a German version so I do not know what it is called in the English one... :))

I usually have HDR+ Enhanced activated. In low light situations I play around with the setting "correction of auto-exposure". If you hold the phone still and you have non-moving options you get decent pictures in low light situations when choosing a lower value like 1/4 or 1/2 second. Also you can play around with "exposure compensation".

Hope this helps.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] John Latter:
Thank you for your reply, revanmj.

I've read how people are generally pleased with Google Camera, but as I understand it, that means the second camera isn't used and there's no picture-in-picture or dual-sight option.

Is this correct, please?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] revanmj:
That's correct. But GCam makes way better photos with one camera, than Nokia Camera app with both, so no loss here.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] John Latter:
Only just seen your reply, boogie4, thank you for the info and the offer to PM.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] John Latter:
Thanks again, revanmj - I've got a good idea how things stand now.

I would have liked PIP and Dual-Sight so I'll have to keep an eye out for any official announcements from Nokia regarding their camera app.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hienamind:
Hello everybody , I've just bought Nokia 8 , and I've noticed about this cam problems... It's so slow taking a photo , and at the front cam with screen flash , it holds like 2 seconds with white screen , is this normal ??? I really don't enjoy this ... I've tried the app MGC 5.3.015 v 1.0.5 tolyan009 and it happens the same thing ... I'm not a pro photographer I just want to have a simple proper phone to take some shots without any trouble as I expected in this Nokia 8
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
You have now two camera apps installed, right? When using the GCam mod by tolyan, have you changed the settings the way I described in a post (#326) in this thread yesterday? Have you tried turning off flash? If both camera apps produce the same faulty results, it might be a hardware issue.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hienamind:
Yes I have two caamera installed, I've did all steps not for sure about the HDR option but I think I put like you adviced... I did not turn off flash at front camera , it takes 2 , 3 seconds to the screen goes off and the picture is done...

When your flash at front works it works like this ?!
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
I now understand your problem. It is actually the same for me when using the front cam for selfies and when f

lash is turned on

. The picture turned out fine though. When flash is turned off, the white screen does not appear.

Another tip: Turn

flash off, turn on

HDR+ enhanced(it is always on for me)and use the setting "correction of auto exposure" in low light to get good pictures (hold the camera steady though!). If you set the value there to 1/4 or 1/2 in low light the picture gets more natural than with flash turned on, in my opinion. It is only tricky with moving objects. I basically never use flash.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hienamind:
So the solution of this is not using flash ? Damm Nokia , if I knew this I wouldn't buy I'm really sad now ... Well this 2 pictures from the back camera

[IMG="Gcam"]https://ibb.co/kzFSBU[/IMG]

[IMG="stock app"]https://ibb.co/hRCAy9[/IMG]
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
But there are not issues when using flash on the back cam, at least not for me. For you?

Not using flash is not a solution, it is in my opinion better. :)
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] hienamind:
No , at back is all fine .. I see when I want a selfie at low light I just have to put exposure 1/4 and all good... Thanks for the help!!!
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
Hi to everyone. On Monday I'm going to be a Nokia 8 owner. Is there anything that I have to do in order to have the best possible setup for the GCam? I mean: Camera2Api should be already enabled by default, but is there anything else that I have to do?

As or right now, which is the best version for the phone? Arnova or Cstark?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] whalesplaho:
Im presently using Arnova buh yhu can try tha 2 versions with settings from here to decide which one is better.

---------- Post added at 01:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 PM ----------

GCam gets updated.... V8.2

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77325586&postcount=1539
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlphaGoZero:
I enjoy GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2 now

via https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77325586&postcount=1539

or via https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

Install google camera app, and clean app data first

Disable Flash

HDR+ enhanced

For low light

Auto exposure: Min. ISO > Increase exp. to 8 > 6 > 4 > 2 > Auto

White Balance Sunny is good in most cases, or by yourself.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 777aciek:
In which gcam are you recording videos? Or maybe Nokia app is best?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlphaGoZero:
Nokia app

with Nokia OZO 360° audio
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
Is Camera 2 Api enabled by default?

Hardware Level Support Category should set to Level_3.

I'd be glad if someone could attach here a screenshot of it.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] alilo003:
Guys i see alot of people talking about the arnova version of the Gcam ..... Can anyone give me a link to download it

I would really appreciate it.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] whalesplaho:
Check here.... https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77325586&postcount=1539
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
I'm currently using the CStark version on Nokia 8. I must confess that I'm not so impressed. Is there any better version?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boogi4:
Use Arnova's latest version. It has the most features and needs little configuration. In low light adjust the setting "correction of auto exposure".

Find it here:

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
Hi everyone.

I'm currently using latest stable Arnova's v8.2 on Nokia 8, 64 GB european version.

Here's my settings:

Auto-Exposure: Min ISO

Every pictures is taken at the lowest possibile ISO (even in very dark conditions), but obviously with a lower shutter speed. I'm not happy at all with this solution. I mean: it's okay to have the lowest ISO, but at the same time pictures will turn out too shaky. Which is the best compromise? I wouldn't consider shooting slower than 1/30 on my phone.

Resolution: 13.0 mpx on both cameras.

Panorama Quality: High

Bokeh: High

Resolution for Video-Recording: 4K (30 fps) on both cameras.

Video-recording on Arnova's version works, but when I watch them on my computer (even 10 seconds of video are like 100 mb) they're laggy. Is there a reason for that? Maybe my computer can't handle 4K footage?

Video-Stabilizer: ON

Save Location: ON

Shutter Sound: OFF

HDR+: Super High

Crisper Images: ON

HDR+: JPEG 100%

HDR+ RAW+JPEG: OFF

Does this feature work? I would consider having RAW files to do some adjustments with Snapseed.

Use Classic Smartbust: OFF

What's that for?

HDR+ Enhanced (Portrait Mode): ON

Disable Zoom (Portrait Mode): ON

Auto-Exposure (Portrait Mode): ON

Better Pictures in Low-Light: ON

Compress RAW Files: OFF

I have this option turned off as I'm not generating any RAW file.

Use The Hexagon: ON

What is this option? On other versions of the app it's said that may offer worse or better performances.

Dirty Lens Alert: ON

According to these settings, is there anything else I should do to make pictures even better?

Here's a list of WORKING features:

- Normal pictures with HDR+ Enhanced

- Timer

- Grid

- Live Photos (works only in normal HDR+ mode)

- White Balance (Even though changing from auto to preset works, I'm not happy with the overall quality and colours reproduction)

- Portrait Mode on Both Cameras (Grid, Beauty Effect and White Balance still working)

- Photo Sphere

- Panorama

- Bokeh

- Slow Motion (Quality is very low and it's almost like recording with an old Nokia)

Here's, instead, a list of NOT WORKING features:

- Flash (Both Cameras)

- Opening Photos App (Quite often I get a screen freeze when I try to open Photos while remaining inside Arnova's app).

Things that I'd like to be better:

- White Balance

- You should be able to set a "minimum" shutter speed, in order to avoid shooting with slower exposures than 1/30 (example).

- Colours Reproduction

Here my requests: I'd be glad if someone could suggest me better settings. Do I have to touch Developer Settings, Fix camera API2 or Tuning Back/Front Cam?

Thanks in advance to everyone.

[MENTION=6512780]arnova[/MENTION]
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 777aciek:
Nokia camera just got updated. Let me know what you think about it
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dimifoti:
Manual mod crashes, picture quality still garbage compared to gcam, pics for comparison

1 gcam https://imgur.com/a/suRgr7o

2 nokia cam pre update https://imgur.com/a/0n4xLnH

3 Nokia cam post update https://imgur.com/a/7wh0FSB
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bullfinch110:
Clear app data and everthing works.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
The new stock version sucks. Good graphics, but manual mode doesn't work. Cleaning the cache is a solution, but then you don't have iso/speed rating ocntrol.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cyrusct82:
And now is vanished from play store.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
Which version are you using? Settings? Are you happy with colours reproduction?

Would you be please so kind to answer my post written above?
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dimifoti:
cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.8.apk

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.8.apk

Developer options as is and those settings bellow
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrBelter:
I am not sure i agree, the gcam shot looks unrealistic, we just don't see like that. although the Nokia camera is crap the results in that instance is a more natural looking photo.
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dimifoti:
Nope, i was there, gcam was the more realistic maybe a tiny bit overexposed on the green of the trees, but definitely more lifelike according to what i was seeing. Nokia cam isnt garbage but dynamic range is poor, shadows are completely blacks in some places and the sky is completely burnt and overexposed. Poor calibration still compared to gcam
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrBelter:
You don't see in HDR which the gcam shot clearly is, if my world looked like that i'd be seeing an optician sharpish :D
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bacchinif:
Can someone please explain this image? I don't get what I need to turn on or off
[Nokia 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bloomba:
Ar sticker

Finally I got stickers on Nokia 8 (8.1) TA1004, but I am not able to get on Arnova8.2 'The Last Jedi' pack working.

Did you try?

Thanks