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New Modded Camera Driver for K550i |
chris067
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 62
From: France
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Hi,
Here is my new camera driver for the (forgotten) SE K550i.
I'm happy to be (almost) the first one starting this thread !
What is changing in this release ( called V2.4 by Chris ) :
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release a/ 13 09 2007
1. VR is set to average 24 fps instead of 10 fps (up to +30fps !)
2. Fine quality settings :
all pictures , compression is set from 85% to 95%
1632x1224 size, quality improved
3. Sharpening set to maximum
Link to the camera driver file :
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/camdriver0_update_a.zip
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release b/ 21 09 2007
1. VR is set to average 24 fps instead of 10 fps (up to +30fps !)
2. Enhanced night mode (EM) from Raiderski
note : you have to be in "dark portrait" mode in order to use EM,
and be warned that it is still a bit unstable !
(fine qual and sharpening from previous version REMOVED)
Link to the camera driver file :
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/camdriver0.dat
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release c/ 23 09 2007
1. VR is set to average 24 fps instead of 10 fps (up to +30fps !)
when the light is poor, fps rate IS FALLING DOWN.
(all other modifications have been removed)
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/camdriver0_24fps.zip
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release d/ 05 10 2007
1. Official Sony camdriver version 2.2 from 22 12 2006
This is the official old 2.2 release, before Sony set the VR back to 10fps
(up to 30fps), but when light is poor fps is falling down.
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/camdriver0_2.2.zip
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release e/ 17 10 2007
1. VR is set to CONSTANT 24 fps
when the light is poor, fps rate STAYS to 24 fps.
(NO OTHER modifications, all is from original driver)
tip : to go back to normal fps mode (for pictures), just
close lens cover and open it again.
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/camdriver0_stable_24fps.zip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD_Wau-ZUXw
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Feel free to try it, and please let me know improvement (or not !)
Comments and further help/development are always WELCOME !
Some goodies :
- Here is a nice and simple exif reader, so you can
see all parameters the picture was taken :
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/exifread.exe
- Here You can download Far + sefp full kit here :
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/Far.rar
- Here is the link of the original k550i camdriver :
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/camdriver0_original_k550.zip
- Here is a link to an interesting post about all sort of K550i modding :
(warning, link to my own camdriver may be outdated)
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=596336
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WARNING :
Some people have reported camera malfunction after testing drivers.
Use these modded drivers AT YOUR OWN RESPONSABILITY !
[ This Message was edited by: chris067 on 2007-10-17 22:28 ] |
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kelace
Joined: May 08, 2007
Posts: 124
From: India
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Which tool should I use 2 access the phone's file system ?????
Could u giv me that link .........
I have downloaded the driver ....
kelvin  k550i with w610i f/w and w880i acoustics, modded menu and sonaraikv2.35 cam driver cybershot  |
chris067
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 62
From: France
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You can download Far + sefp full kit here :
http://forum2cv.chez.tiscali.fr/Far.rar
You may visit other posts to figure out how to use Far, there are plenty
explanations elsewhere.
I.e see the New Modded Camera Driver for k800i/k810i thread.
Dont forget to post some pictures ounce you've installed the driver !
Here you can watch a video with 24 fps :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJYHlZk1oEM
[ This Message was edited by: chris067 on 2007-09-14 03:22 ] |
BundyRRR
Joined: Apr 27, 2007
Posts: 210
From: Poland
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chris067 - you are the first!! And finally somebody create driver for k550i:)
Thank you so much - k550i needs new driver:)
I will post photos as fast as I can
Thank you thank you thank you  !!! |
PowerLee
Joined: Sep 22, 2005
Posts: 344
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On 2007-09-14 10:42:55, BundyRRR wrote:
Thank you so much - k550i needs new driver:)
K550I really needs a DECENT camera module first |
chris067
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 62
From: France
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Do you mean this one is not decent ?
Please tell me what's wrong and I'll do what I can to improve it.
.............. T610 / K700i / K550i .............. |
BundyRRR
Joined: Apr 27, 2007
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PowerLee maybe original photos are nott good but k750i original camdrivers are not good too (for example). Of course talking about bad cam module is effortless solution but somebody tries to increase quality of photos this same way like in k750i so if you don't want help please don't post that questions. k550i has good cam module and I believe somebody will show you that soon. And chris067 is closer than anybody
[ This Message was edited by: BundyRRR on 2007-09-14 11:58 ] |
strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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From: Macedonia, Skopje
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Hey that's nice for those who have K550 . Mainly for the sharpness of the pictures imo. Anyway the driver should be great to improve the video recording of the K550. As the new SE phones have poor video recording parameters in their factory drivers which make the video poor quality when the phone can record much better one.
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seland
Joined: Sep 13, 2007
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On 2007-09-14 10:54:50, PowerLee wrote:
On 2007-09-14 10:42:55, BundyRRR wrote:
Thank you so much - k550i needs new driver:)
K550I really needs a DECENT camera module first
I can't agree with you more! |
chris067
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 62
From: France
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Here are 2 pictures.
1st one original driver,
2d one modded driver.
There is not much difference at all, so i'll reverse some properties to original.
.............. T610 / K700i / K550i .............. |
PowerLee
Joined: Sep 22, 2005
Posts: 344
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Its a K550I at the end of the day, just because it says Cybershot on the phone doesn't mean it has a decent camera module inside.
Its seems now SE only fit decent camera hardware to the very high end & top phones. |
Aware
Joined: Jun 24, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Oxon, UK
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In fairness, PowerLee, K750 can't even run 24 fps video, due to the slow DB2010 processor. Just because K550's cam sensor isn't as good as K750's doesn't mean it's worthless......I can't see it taking long to make it match K750 default quality, maybe even exceed it......
p990i(r6d), n82-1(20.0.062) * treat people as you expect to be treated! * a-zott platinum/tttt in ~3 years...  rip expanded call lists! |
irontech
Joined: Dec 22, 2006
Posts: 27
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ah...thanks chris..
the new modded driver seem has remove the "yellowish" from original driver. thanks.
I've upload it to W610i |
tranced
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
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From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland
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Cheers for Chris. One question: can you do something about the zooming? I mean, more zoom as this only can zoom at 2.2x.
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chris067
Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Posts: 62
From: France
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Oh yes, forgot to mention this camdriver works for W610i too !
Tranced, you mean zoom in video mode ?
Look at the video, it seems zooming is much more than 2.2 ??
.............. T610 / K700i / K550i .............. |
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