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As a workaround: I think GrapheneOS let's you sandbox apps, including Google apps. You might install the standard Pixel camera in a sandbox and see how it performs.
Risk in this setup should be minimal due to the limited access the app would have.
He could also disable internet access to the Google camera and use it on his main profile
I have the GCam installed, but it sucks for many things. Its the opposite of OpenCamera.
/DCIM/Camera
location, annoying for SyncthingWith GCam service provider (GSF) and GCam photo preview it works, but you cant use GrapheneOS sandboxed play services.