F.A.Q. X-CAM

A photo-video application developed by Crosscall that turns your smartphone into an Action Cam and lets you film your adventures from every angle. 

Angle management, advanced stabilization, Hyperstab for horizon correction.

Available on TREKKER-X4 and ACTION-X5

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

X-CAM is a photo/video capture application developed by Crosscall. It is available on selected Crosscall products. 

TREKKER-X4 andACTION-X5.

A feature called "TouchLock" is available in the application.

To activate it, simply click on the teardrop in the top right-hand corner of the interface.

Once activated, use the phone's physical buttons to:

  • Start / Stop recording
  • Change mode
  • Change camera         

To deactivate it, simply click the ON/OFF button 3 times.

*only available on ACTION-X5

The basic principle of HDR is to take several shots as quickly as possible, with varying exposure times. Then, an algorithm takes care of drawing a single photo that exploits the best exposed lights and the best dark areas. The idea here is to get the best out of each image in terms of shadows and highlights.

Yes, all you have to do is go to the application settings and set the "storage" parameter to record on SD card*.

*not available for Dahscam onACTION-X5

Hyperstab is Crosscall's own video stabilization system that corrects the horizon level.

If the phone is tilted, the image will remain upright*.

 

*at +/- 360° for TREKKER-X4

*at +/- 10° forACTION-X5

TBD

On the TREKKER-X4, simply go to Settings and click on the "Exposure" parameter.

On theACTION-X5, you have 2 options:

  • Directly on the preview area by clicking once on the screen and then slidding up or down.
  • In the settings as on the TREKKER-X4

The X-CAM application does not include a filter.

To add them, you need to use a third-party application after capturing your photo.

The X-CAM application does not allow you to edit your photos.

You'll need to use third-party applications such as Google Photos, Snapseed, Lightroom, Instagram...

Your phone's physical buttons can help you use the X-CAM application.

The programmable button at the bottom right of your phone allows you to : Start / Stop recording

The volume button - allows you to : Change mode*.                                 

* The + button allows you to go in the other direction on the TREKKER-X4.

The volume + button allows you to : Change cameras**.                           

**only available on ACTION-X5

Simply access the softbutton settings in your parameters and choose "Camera" or "Application", then select X-CAM.