CameraX 1.5 Brings Enhanced Video Recording and Image Capture to Android

CameraX 1.5 — Powerful New Video & Image Capture Features

CameraX 1.5 introduces slow-motion & high frame-rate video support, plus unprocessed RAW image capture. These major enhancements are powered by the new SessionConfig API, which centralizes and simplifies camera setup.

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Slow-Motion & High Frame-Rate Video

One of the most anticipated additions is slow-motion video capture:

• High-speed recording options — e.g. 120fps or 240fps.
• Automatic slow-motion encoding for dramatic playback.
• Option to record at high speed for ultra-smooth real-time playback.

How to check device capabilities:

• Use `Recorder.getHighSpeedVideoCapabilities()`).
• The returned `videoCapabilities` can be passed to a `HighSpeedVideoSessionConfig`.
• Set `isSlowMotionEnabled = true` in your session config to activate slow motion.
• Without this flag, the camera records high frame-rate video without slow-motion conversion.

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Monetizing Creative Camera Content

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Feature Group API — Combine Features with Stability

The new Feature Group API lets you enable multiple features at once while keeping sessions stable.

Currently supported features:

• HDR (HLG)
• 60 fps
• Preview Stabilization
• Ultra HDR

Features in development:

• 4K recording
• Ultra-wide zoom

Prioritization example:

1. HDR
2. 60 FPS
3. Preview Stabilization

CameraX will attempt to enable features in your priority order, choosing the best combination available for the device.

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RAW Capture for Professional Editing

CameraX 1.5 introduces RAW/DNG image capture:

> Access unprocessed, uncompressed sensor data for professional-grade post-processing and color grading.

• Capture DNG only — or both JPEG + DNG simultaneously.
• Check support with:
• Ensure `OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG` is available before configuring `ImageCapture.Builder`.

  ImageCapture.getImageCaptureCapabilities()

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Extensions + Ultra HDR

Extensions such as:

• Night mode
• Bokeh
• Face retouch

...can now be used with Ultra HDR to boost color fidelity and dynamic range.

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SessionConfig API — Centralized Control

The SessionConfig API now:

• Lifecycle-aware — no need to call `unbind()` or `unbindAll()` when switching configurations.
• Enables deterministic frame rate control — specified frame rate is guaranteed if supported by the device.

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Additional Improvements in CameraX 1.5

• Dynamic muting during video capture.
• Low-light enhancement.
• Better handling of insufficient storage scenarios.
• Support for NV21 image format.
• Adjustable torch brightness.

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Bringing It All Together

CameraX 1.5’s powerful capture capabilities can be combined with monetization and publishing platforms such as AiToEarn官网 to:

• Capture high-quality video & RAW imagery.
• Enhance with AI tools.
• Automatically cross-publish to multiple channels.
• Track performance with integrated analytics.

Platforms like AiToEarn make it easier to maximize reach and monetization while taking full advantage of the new CameraX 1.5 features.