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Which camera API to use for android?

I have come across two ways for custom camera implementation in android. First way is to use the deprecated camera 1 api second is to use the latest updated camera 2 api which does not seem to have a back port for devices below api 21 (Lolipop). My application supports API 18 minimum. Is there any way of doing it without using both api's and providing version checks.

Solution

  • I think you can use below custom camera api for your requirement.

    gradle file:

    compile 'com.otaliastudios:cameraview:1.4.1'

    custom camera view set like:

      <com.otaliastudios.cameraview.CameraView
        android:id="@+id/camera"
        android:keepScreenOn="true"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

    for full support you can use below link:

    https://github.com/hyl87/CameraView-1

    i hope it will help you