Nexus Tablet 7 Mod Enables 720p Video Recording
Simple file edit unlocks 720p recording on Google's Nexus 7 front-facing camera.
Since its release, Google's Nexus 7 has established itself as a fierce competitor in the tablet market. Out of the box, the device is already a great tablet equipped with most of today's bells and whistles, but a few simple tweaks to the device can make it even better. Because it makes much more sense to record videos with your camera or smartphone, Google decided to go with a single front-facing camera to cut costs.
While it certainly isn't the fanciest camera of all, the Nexus 7 camera does offer decent video recording for those who need it. Although the device ships with only 480p video shooting capability, the Android mod community over at XDA-developers have transformed the device into a 720p shooting tablet.
Developed by XDA member Hillbeast, the simple mod involves editing the media profiles located within the tablet. Surprisingly enough, the Nexus 7 hardware supports 720p shooting, Google just didn't provide the necessary tweaks on a software level. Although the results aren't spectacular, there is definitely noticeable improvement in video quality. Head on over to the XDA forum post to check out the mod for yourself.
Taken with Nexus 7 front camera under very good ambient lighting conditions.
The tweak is nice, but I really wish there would eventually be a software method to correct this more pressing issue of poor camera quality (as unlikely as it might be).
While software usually can benefit from improvements, it'll always be limited by hardware. If your camera is crappy you should probably get a better one
I'm pretty sure that there isn't much that you can do (within reason) about the camera of a tablet except for buying a tablet that has a better camera.
You need big sensor chips and lots of glass for good quality video.
There is a reason that pros run around with big cameras and even bigger lenses.
Ah yes, and don't forget big power hungry flash lights either!!
I am more excited about the tablet having things like GPS and Bluetooth for a mere $200, the camera will probably never get used.
there fixed it.........