I think the Gcam does a better job with photos, but the stock cam does better with video. Also prefer the audio more on stock G8 over both Pixel and Gcam. Still love the G8 even though had to swith to V60 since none of the US Carriers support the Korean G8.
LG G8 still going strong. G8 photos looked better overall to me! Proves that these cameras were built to last! Can compete with the best of the best. Still using mine and loving it with A12. Appreciate the LGG8 love! Keep them coming Sicerik! Awesome vid!
@@ifacedownworship No need to root. I actually downloaded Gcam two nights ago. Works perfectly fine, no root! The battery life is still going strong since 2019. The A12 update improved it significantly for me.
G8 owner here (although i no longer daily drive it). From my experience using gcam, the biggest improvement comes when using the front facing camera (I think the pictures are DRASTICALLY better). When using the main cam, I've had focusing issues before with gcam so sometimes the stock camera can compete with gcam. For video, i always would use the stock camera app. I found the quality of the video to be much better and it supports 4k60 and some great stabilization. Really tempted to swap my sim back into the G8.
It's hilarious that the LG, an almost 4 year old phone, takes better Pixel photos than the newest Pixel. This is a combination of LG-level hardware with Pixel software. You can still get a recently updated LG refurbished in new condition for 100 bucks. Most slept on phone of all time.
Tbh, using video in Gcam always sucks. Photos are hit or miss , maybe depend on which modder your Gcam came from. Me i always preferred using Gcam from Parrot043 or from Shamim. But yeah, it's not also perfect. But based on your review, i preferred the G8 stock cam. By the way, great review though.👍
For taking videos, I much prefer the audio capture on the G8 stock camera app, more so with the manual controls. For photos, LG cam is still usable in low light situations for the less artificially brightened look, but definitely go for Gcam on the ultrawide for much better results. May I ask which HDR mode you were using for the day time shots? I think HDR+ enhanced might be better for a high dynamic range look like the Pixels photos and also for night shots because it takes less time to process.
Thanks Sicerik Tech. I installed this gcam version on my LG V50 and apparently it supports the telephoto lens (1.9x) even in the dark. It's a huge plus compared to the other two Gcam (one for main lens, one for ultra wide support) I have on the same phone. I installed 3 Gcam so far XD.
Hey man try using hdr+enhanced in gcam in harsh light and at night time video use stock camera with 4k 30fps no eis in g8. Anyway g8 was performing really good in all scenario.
Pregunta: los LG G8/G8S/G8X toman la misma calidad de fotos? No hay uno mejor que el otro? El G8X se comporta mejor que los otros en camaras? O todos son iguales?
yo los tuve por mucho tiempo y te digo que hay diferencias yo te recomendaría el g8x el 4k es mas limpio y los timelapse en 4k son divinos ya que graba un poco mejor y la calidad de las fotos es mejor y el panel es mas grande si el g8 estándar es mas cómodo a la mano y da la sensación de mejor calidad lo que si el micrófono suena mejor y el ultra gran angular es divino en el G8x
I think the Gcam does a better job with photos, but the stock cam does better with video. Also prefer the audio more on stock G8 over both Pixel and Gcam. Still love the G8 even though had to swith to V60 since none of the US Carriers support the Korean G8.
LG G8 still going strong. G8 photos looked better overall to me! Proves that these cameras were built to last! Can compete with the best of the best. Still using mine and loving it with A12. Appreciate the LGG8 love! Keep them coming Sicerik! Awesome vid!
No need to root to make Gcam work? Battery life ok?
@@ifacedownworship No need to root. I actually downloaded Gcam two nights ago. Works perfectly fine, no root! The battery life is still going strong since 2019. The A12 update improved it significantly for me.
Was the LG G8 really that great of a phone , i think i would actually prefer buying an old phone instead of running for the flagships.
@@dubclub26Is that QUAD DAC truly that great in sound?
(edit: never mind, having tested it for myself since then, it floored me...)
There he is back at it again my dude old versus new 💪🏿✊🏿
G8 owner here (although i no longer daily drive it). From my experience using gcam, the biggest improvement comes when using the front facing camera (I think the pictures are DRASTICALLY better). When using the main cam, I've had focusing issues before with gcam so sometimes the stock camera can compete with gcam. For video, i always would use the stock camera app. I found the quality of the video to be much better and it supports 4k60 and some great stabilization. Really tempted to swap my sim back into the G8.
No need to root to make Gcam work?
@@ifacedownworship nope. Just downloaded the APK and install it
@@ahslan7304 Have you tried custom ROM on G8?
@@ifacedownworship I haven't. I'm under the impression it's hard to do this for the G8 considering it doesn't have an unlocked bootloader
Video stabilization looks to be so much better on the Pixel. Is it?
It's hilarious that the LG, an almost 4 year old phone, takes better Pixel photos than the newest Pixel. This is a combination of LG-level hardware with Pixel software.
You can still get a recently updated LG refurbished in new condition for 100 bucks. Most slept on phone of all time.
I know, it still has a fantastic camera!
@@SICERIKTECH Does it beat P30 Pro in camera, though?
I am in awe of that Leica lens.
Tbh, using video in Gcam always sucks. Photos are hit or miss , maybe depend on which modder your Gcam came from. Me i always preferred using Gcam from Parrot043 or from Shamim. But yeah, it's not also perfect. But based on your review, i preferred the G8 stock cam. By the way, great review though.👍
Writing this in my g8 I would recommend the gcam for selfies and portrait selfies amazing difference
For taking videos, I much prefer the audio capture on the G8 stock camera app, more so with the manual controls.
For photos, LG cam is still usable in low light situations for the less artificially brightened look, but definitely go for Gcam on the ultrawide for much better results.
May I ask which HDR mode you were using for the day time shots? I think HDR+ enhanced might be better for a high dynamic range look like the Pixels photos and also for night shots because it takes less time to process.
Thanks Sicerik Tech. I installed this gcam version on my LG V50 and apparently it supports the telephoto lens (1.9x) even in the dark. It's a huge plus compared to the other two Gcam (one for main lens, one for ultra wide support) I have on the same phone. I installed 3 Gcam so far XD.
Hey man try using hdr+enhanced in gcam in harsh light and at night time video use stock camera with 4k 30fps no eis in g8. Anyway g8 was performing really good in all scenario.
For a 2019 model phone, LG G8 is still a good performance phone in 2023. I actually bought one recently.
Are you from the Philippines? I want to buy a refurbished one.
Which the best gcam version for lg G8 ? Can you tell specifically?
Excellent video. Did you get the g8 to Have Gcam?
Yea
in 2023 software update is lg g8 can shoot 4k 60fps UNLIMITED or still only 6 minutes limit?
Most are limited, the V60 will split the video when it reaches limit. It will still record
@@SICERIKTECHThat's just a stupid limitation.
I mean, there is no need for buffer or something, unlike shooting pictures in series.
Pregunta: los LG G8/G8S/G8X toman la misma calidad de fotos? No hay uno mejor que el otro? El G8X se comporta mejor que los otros en camaras? O todos son iguales?
yo los tuve por mucho tiempo y te digo que hay diferencias yo te recomendaría el g8x el 4k es mas limpio y los timelapse en 4k son divinos ya que graba un poco mejor y la calidad de las fotos es mejor y el panel es mas grande si el g8 estándar es mas cómodo a la mano y da la sensación de mejor calidad lo que si el micrófono suena mejor y el ultra gran angular es divino en el G8x
@@innovatecno7469 gracias, era lo que necesitaba saber :3/
A former LG fun but I have switch to pixel since LG doesn't produce any smartphone again
Nice vid brother
Employee give everything in their mind to make lg last product the best
Going out with a bang.
please do this with the V60 as well, i cant tell you how long ive waited on such a video.
los e probado y el v60 esta mucho mejor incluso que los dos !!!
Which one is having better cam lg v60 or lg g8?
LG v60
Can you please make a small video on camera comparison of these two? Please. Just a small one
Lookslike the OIS in the L8 Gcam is poor
How do I install G cam on my g8
Links are in video description. I just downloaded and installed the very first in the list and thats it
I kinda prefer the lg Gcam camera even though it's under exposed
Gcam is better than stock on g8