If you own a Moto G (4) device, you'll most likely appreciate the Camera Tuner app provided by Motorola. This app is a photography genre app that helps you fine-tune the camera settings on your device for optimal results. The app's ID is com.motorola.imagertuning_athene, and it's a must-have if you're looking to get the most out of your camera. In this review, we'll introduce you to the various features, highlight its pros and cons, and give a detailed comparison with similar apps. Let's dive in.
Features
Color Calibration
The first feature we love is the color calibration component of the Camera Tuner app. This feature lets you adjust color temperature and saturation specifically for your phone's display. That means you can make sure that photos you take show the right colors on your device, which isn't always a given. For example, you might have noticed that sometimes pictures look way more vibrant on someone else's phone than they do on yours. This feature makes it possible to tune those settings to match your preferences - and we were thrilled at the resulting images.
Sharpness Control
The sharpness control allows users to tweak the amount of sharpness applied to an image. Sometimes a photo might come out slightly blurry or with sharp edges instead of the effect you were going for. With sharpness control, you can go through and adjust things so the tones align with what you had in mind. It's essential to have this kind of flexibility to finesse a picture into 'just right'.
Brighten Shadows
This feature is probably the most useful of them all. With brighten shadows, you can take a dark image and make it pop by brightening the shadows in certain areas. This feature allows you to avoid overexposure while lighting up parts of pictures that need it, which can be challenging to achieve. We tested moving the slider in different directions and were pleased with how the photo looked afterward.
Pros
Easy to Use
The app isn't challenging to use, with each feature having a slider you can move to achieve your desired results. Additionally, results are immediate, and users can see before-and-after changes as you "tune" the settings to their preferences. A handy feature if you're looking for immediate gratification after taking that all-important picture - this app makes that happen quickly.
Optimizes camera settings
The Camera Tuner app also optimizes the various camera settings on your device so that the images you capture are of the highest quality possible. It ensures that every picture you take is sharp, well-contrasted, and vibrant to your preferences. The resulting photos really stand out, well-lit and sharp enough that you could enlarge them to poster-sized proportions.
Cons
Only available on Moto G (4)
Perhaps the most significant disadvantage of this app is that it's only available to Moto G (4) owners. If you have another device, you’re out of luck as the app wouldn't install or function anywhere else.
Comparison with Similar Apps
Compared to other camera tuning apps we tested, Camera Tuner offered more features, was easier to navigate, and provided better results than any other app we tried. Some apps out there might be compatible with the Moto G (4) device but not optimized for it specifically like Camera Tuner. Other apps may have a learning curve or offer fewer features.
Tips for Using the App
Ensure you take the time to experiment with every feature, keeping in mind that some settings might work better on some pictures than others. Take note that brightening shadows, when overdone, makes a photo look pale, try not to go overboard. Always save your changes before moving to another picture, so you don't have to redo everything later.
Conclusion
Overall, we highly recommend the Camera Tuner app by Motorola for Moto G (4) device owners. The app delivers precisely what it promises and helps users capture high-quality photos that look stunning. While it’s available for only one device, the app is easy to use, has excellent features, and provides great results.
Updated 06-08-2016
Overview
If you own a Moto G (4) device, you'll most likely appreciate the Camera Tuner app provided by Motorola. This app is a photography genre app that helps you fine-tune the camera settings on your device for optimal results. The app's ID is com.motorola.imagertuning_athene, and it's a must-have if you're looking to get the most out of your camera. In this review, we'll introduce you to the various features, highlight its pros and cons, and give a detailed comparison with similar apps. Let's dive in.
Features
Color Calibration
The first feature we love is the color calibration component of the Camera Tuner app. This feature lets you adjust color temperature and saturation specifically for your phone's display. That means you can make sure that photos you take show the right colors on your device, which isn't always a given. For example, you might have noticed that sometimes pictures look way more vibrant on someone else's phone than they do on yours. This feature makes it possible to tune those settings to match your preferences - and we were thrilled at the resulting images.
Sharpness Control
The sharpness control allows users to tweak the amount of sharpness applied to an image. Sometimes a photo might come out slightly blurry or with sharp edges instead of the effect you were going for. With sharpness control, you can go through and adjust things so the tones align with what you had in mind. It's essential to have this kind of flexibility to finesse a picture into 'just right'.
Brighten Shadows
This feature is probably the most useful of them all. With brighten shadows, you can take a dark image and make it pop by brightening the shadows in certain areas. This feature allows you to avoid overexposure while lighting up parts of pictures that need it, which can be challenging to achieve. We tested moving the slider in different directions and were pleased with how the photo looked afterward.
Pros
Easy to Use
The app isn't challenging to use, with each feature having a slider you can move to achieve your desired results. Additionally, results are immediate, and users can see before-and-after changes as you "tune" the settings to their preferences. A handy feature if you're looking for immediate gratification after taking that all-important picture - this app makes that happen quickly.
Optimizes camera settings
The Camera Tuner app also optimizes the various camera settings on your device so that the images you capture are of the highest quality possible. It ensures that every picture you take is sharp, well-contrasted, and vibrant to your preferences. The resulting photos really stand out, well-lit and sharp enough that you could enlarge them to poster-sized proportions.
Cons
Only available on Moto G (4)
Perhaps the most significant disadvantage of this app is that it's only available to Moto G (4) owners. If you have another device, you’re out of luck as the app wouldn't install or function anywhere else.
Comparison with Similar Apps
Compared to other camera tuning apps we tested, Camera Tuner offered more features, was easier to navigate, and provided better results than any other app we tried. Some apps out there might be compatible with the Moto G (4) device but not optimized for it specifically like Camera Tuner. Other apps may have a learning curve or offer fewer features.
Tips for Using the App
Ensure you take the time to experiment with every feature, keeping in mind that some settings might work better on some pictures than others. Take note that brightening shadows, when overdone, makes a photo look pale, try not to go overboard. Always save your changes before moving to another picture, so you don't have to redo everything later.
Conclusion
Overall, we highly recommend the Camera Tuner app by Motorola for Moto G (4) device owners. The app delivers precisely what it promises and helps users capture high-quality photos that look stunning. While it’s available for only one device, the app is easy to use, has excellent features, and provides great results.