Functions in camera_api.h

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• camera_api.h

  Functions to take images and record videos with one or more cameras on a device.

• camera_can_feature()

  Determine whether a feature is available on the camera in its current state.

• camera_close()

  Discontinue use of a logical camera on the device.

• camera_config_ev_bracketing()

  Set the exposure bracketing parameters.

• camera_config_flash()

  Change the flash mode for the camera.

• camera_config_focus_assist()

  Configure focus assist light.

• camera_config_photo_face_detect()

  Configure still image face detection.

• camera_config_vf_face_detect()

  Configure viewfinder face detection.

• camera_config_videolight()

  Change the video-light on the camera.

• camera_deregister_resource()

  Deregister from the resource management component of the camera service.

• camera_disable_event()

  Disable the event specified by key.

• camera_enable_image_event()

  Enable the final image data event.

• camera_enable_postview_event()

  Enable the postview review event.

• camera_enable_raw_event()

  Reserved for future use. Do not use.

• camera_enable_status_event()

  Enable the status event.

• camera_enable_shutter_event()

  Enable the shutter event.

• camera_enable_video_event()

  Enable the video event.

• camera_enable_viewfinder_event()

  Enable the viewfinder event.

• camera_find_capable()

  Find the cameras that have the specified features.

• camera_force_video_keyframe()

  Inform the video encoder to generate a keyframe on demand when encoding video.

• camera_get_3a_face_priority_modes()

  Retrieve the list of supported 3A face-detection priority modes on the camera.

• camera_get_3a_lock_modes()

  Retrieve the list of supported lock modes on the camera.

• camera_get_api_version()

  Retrieve the current build version of the Camera library.

• camera_get_ev_bracketing_limits()

  Retrieve the exposure bracketing minimum and maximum values.

• camera_get_exposure_mode()

  Retrieve the exposure mode from the camera.

• camera_get_exposure_modes()

  Retrieve the exposure modes that are available on the camera.

• camera_get_exposure_regions()

  Retrieve the exposure regions configured on the camera.

• camera_get_flash_level()

  Retrieve the flash charge level.

• camera_get_focus_mode()

  Retrieve the focus mode from the camera.

• camera_get_focus_modes()

  Retrieve the focus modes available on the camera.

• camera_get_focus_regions()

  Retrieve the focus regions configured on the camera.

• camera_get_focus_state()

  Retrieve the focus state of the camera.

• camera_get_image_buffers()

  Get an image buffer from the camera service.

• camera_get_lowlight_status()

  Retrieve the low-light status.

• camera_get_manual_focus_step()

  Retrieve information regarding the manual focus step, including the currently configured step value and the maximum supported step value.

• camera_get_native_orientation()

  Retrieve the native orientation of the camera relative to the default orientation of the device.

• camera_get_photo_frame_types()

  Retrieve the photo frame types available on the camera.

• camera_get_photo_property()

  Retrieve the output properties for a photo.

• camera_get_photo_output_resolutions()

  Retrieve the supported output resolutions for a photo.

• camera_get_photo_rotations()

  Retrieve the rotation angles supported for pictures by the camera.

• camera_get_photo_vf_framerates()

  Retrieve the supported photo viewfinder frame rates.

• camera_get_photo_vf_resolutions()

  Retrieve the viewfinder output resolutions for photos.

• camera_get_photo_vf_rotations()

  Retrieve the rotation angles supported by the viewfinder in photo mode.

• camera_get_photovf_frame_types()

  Retrieve the photo viewfinder frame types available on the camera.

• camera_get_photovf_property()

  Retrieve one or more properties of the photo viewfinder.

• camera_get_physical_property()

  Retrieve one or more physical properties of the camera.

• camera_get_postview_buffers()

  Retrieve a postview buffer from the camera service.

• camera_get_raw_buffers()

  Reserved for future use. Do not use

• camera_get_scene_mode()

  Query the current scene mode of the camera.

• camera_get_scene_modes()

  Retrieve the scene modes available for the camera.

• camera_get_status_details()

  Retrieve status details from a status event.

• camera_get_supported_cameras()

  Retrieve an enumerated list of cameras available on the device.

• camera_get_video_buffers()

  Retrieve a video buffer from the camera service.

• camera_get_video_output_resolutions()

  Retrieve the supported output resolutions for video.

• camera_get_video_property()

  Retrieve the current output properties for video.

• camera_get_video_rotations()

  Retrieve the configurable rotation angles supported for the encoded video produced by the camera.

• camera_get_video_vf_framerates()

  Retrieve the supported video viewfinder frame rates.

• camera_get_video_vf_resolutions()

  Retrieve the viewfinder resolutions for video.

• camera_get_video_vf_rotations()

  Retrieve rotation angles supported by the viewfinder in video mode.

• camera_get_videolight_level()

  Retrieve the video-light level.

• camera_get_videovf_frame_types()

  Retrieve the video viewfinder frame types available on the camera.

• camera_get_videovf_property()

  Retrieve one or more properties from the video viewfinder.

• camera_get_viewfinder_buffers()

  Retrieve a viewfinder buffer from the camera service.

• camera_get_whitebalance_mode()

  Retrieve the white balance mode from the camera.

• camera_get_whitebalance_modes()

  Retrieve the white balance modes that are available on the camera.

• camera_get_whitebalance_regions()

  Retrieve the white balance regions configured on the camera.

• camera_get_zoom_limits()

  Retrieve the supported range of zoom levels and whether smooth zooming is supported by the camera.

• camera_has_feature()

  Determine whether a feature is available on the camera.

• camera_init_video_encoder()

  Performs optional initialization for video recording and encoding.

• camera_open()

  Request a handle to access a logical camera unit.

• camera_register_resource()

  Register with the resource management component to let the camera service know that your application is ready to process buffers.

• camera_return_buffer()

  Return a buffer to the camera service.

• camera_roll_available_photo()

  Determines how much space (in bytes) is available to save a photo to the camera roll.

• camera_roll_available_video()

  Determines how much space (in btyes) is available to save video files to the camera roll.

• camera_roll_close_photo()

  Close the file descriptor for a file on the camera roll.

• camera_roll_close_video()

  Close the file descriptor for a video file on a camera roll.

• camera_roll_get_path()

  Retrieve the camera roll path.

• camera_roll_open_photo()

  Create and open the next available file on the camera roll for writing.

• camera_roll_open_video()

  Create and open a new video file on the camera roll for writing.

• camera_roll_set_path()

  Set the camera roll path.

• camera_set_3a_face_priority()

  Configure 3A algorithm for face-detection priority.

• camera_set_3a_lock()

  Configures the autofocus, auto exposure, and auto white balance locks on the camera.

• camera_set_device_orientation()

  Instruct the camera of the current device orientation.

• camera_set_exposure_mode()

  Configure the exposure mode on the camera.

• camera_set_exposure_regions()

  Configure the auto exposure regions on the camera.

• camera_set_focus_mode()

  Configure the focus mode on the camera.

• camera_set_focus_regions()

  Configure the focus regions on the camera.

• camera_set_geolocation()

  Set or clear the geolocation data for photo metadata.

• camera_set_photo_property()

  Configure the current output properties for a photo.

• camera_set_photovf_property()

  Configure one or more settings in the photo viewfinder.

• camera_set_manual_focus_step()

  Change the focus to a desired level manually on the camera.

• camera_set_scene_mode()

  Change the scene mode on the camera.

• camera_set_video_filesize_warning()

  Configure the threshold of recording time (in seconds) left on the device before a warning is issued.

• camera_set_video_property()

  Configure the output properties for video.

• camera_set_videovf_property()

  Configure one or more settings in the video viewfinder.

• camera_set_whitebalance_mode()

  Configure the white balance mode on the camera.

• camera_set_whitebalance_regions()

  Configure the auto white balance regions on the camera.

• camera_set_zoom()

  Configure the zoom level on the camera for taking a photo.

• camera_start_burst()

  Start to take pictures in burst mode.

• camera_start_encode()

  Start encoding video.

• camera_start_photo_viewfinder()

  Start the photo viewfinder on the camera.

• camera_start_video()

  Start recording video.

• camera_start_video_viewfinder()

  Start the video viewfinder on the camera.

• camera_stop_burst()

  Stop taking photos in burst mode.

• camera_stop_encode()

  Stop encoding video.

• camera_stop_photo_viewfinder()

  Stop using the photo viewfinder.

• camera_stop_video()

  Stop recording video.

• camera_stop_video_viewfinder()

  Stop using the video viewfinder.

• camera_take_burst()

  Take multiple photos in burst mode.

• camera_take_photo()

  Take a photo.