App for the camera of Google that improves GCam

On paper, shows better performances and a cast of extra options that we can do with the camera of our smarthpone. Yes, it is reserved only for sensors of high lineage, specifically, 48-and 64-megapixelso we need to check the manual of specifications of our terminal.

Features of UltraCam

If the version of GCam was an approach to the interface of the Google Pixel, this app UltraCam is a statement of intent, promising a processing similar to the terminals created in Mountain View. It really is a basis of the first version cover, though add some customizable features and a more intuitive interface if possible.

• Menu quick settings with more options like HDR+, the quality of the image or of the white balance settings with a single touch.
• Adjustment of the tone curve.
• Adjustment of the gamma curve.
• Follow-up of subject in the focusing and adjustment of the shutter.
• Setting the bitrate on the video.

These are all options that we can find in the settings menu, but that is not all. In addition, we have a section in that same menu called the ‘UltraCam Settings’, which is where we can find some of the settings mentioned above, apart from setting the limit of ISO level, the saturation default of the photographs or the contrast, Chroma, among others.

Of course, we continue to retain gestures like the double tap to zoom in or the mode ‘do Not disturb’ to prevent notifications while using the app. The negative part of so many settings, is that you need a basic concepts in photography to make the most of this UltraCam. It is a constant trial and error, not to mention that everything is in English.

If the first result of the photos in this app is not as expected, time to go to the settings to tweak those parameters. If we go back to the menu ‘UltraCam Settings’, we recommend that you configure aspects such as the saturation or the sharpness (Sharpness) at lower levels, around 0.25 approximately, since the app by default dodges too pictures, coming to burn them.

Feelings that we have had with UltraCam

By default, since that is something that denotábamos in GCam, this UltraCam take photos with better portrait mode, since it has a more natural and crisp. In terms of the normal mode picture, we find different situations, though everything will depend on the sensor of each mobile phone.

We have compared this app (images on the right) with the one that comes by default in a OnePlus 7T (images of the left). The result that we have found, is that outdoors there is a duel a bit uneven, since the level of detail is better with UltraCam, but the interpretation of the HDR, what has been the dynamic range is somewhat better with the native app of the 7T.

Indoors, earns a loose version of UltraCam, with better interpretation of the subject we are focusing on and a better level of detail. Recovers a greater amount of information much of the dark parts as the parts with lots of light, performing very well in areas of high contrast. In darker areas or to use the ‘Night Mode’, perhaps the native app of the OnePlus make better photographs.

Links to download the app UltraCam

If your smartphone is compatible with the GCam, the more likely it is that it is for the UltraCam. To download this app, just downloaded an APK file from the same page that the GCam and install it then in the terminal. In the link that we will show below, we can find configurations and forums that talk about the UltraCam, divided by models of phones, but the link is universal to all.

Is the latest version 4.1, but has given us some problems in the results of the photographs, that is why it is recommended to download this version. The second link you’ve added, search for our model of smartphone and download an XML file. This file loads a configuration more optimized for UltraCam to deliver the best results possible, within the capabilities of each terminal. To add this file, just copy it in the folder generated by the app, within the file browser.