Google-Camera 7 for Redmi Note 7 Pro

26th May 2019 07:53 PM 1 Thanks
blogthetech Member
Thanks so much @vlachorumsapiens
26th May 2019 09:14 PM 0 Thanks
AbhiAbhiBisht Senior Member
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Originally Posted by vlachorumsapiens

I've tested the latest xtrme GCam build and I'm very pleased to see Pixel AWB has finally been fixed. We are getting very close to a true Google Camera performance on the Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. File size is also correct and image quality is closer to MIUI stock camera (exposure/highlight conservation is still better on stock camera though).

You can download the latest GCam build developed by xtrme from HERE

After trying various settings I've managed to find the best configuration which provides amazing image quality, with great detail, sharpness, color reproduction, noise control, exposure and dynamic range. There's one single XML config file suitable for both daytime and nighttime conditions which you can download from HERE

Here's a tutorial on how to import/export XML config files for GCam

After importing config file, go to Settings > Advanced > Noise Reduction > Untick & Tick again "Activate" toggles (sub-menu toggles also) in first three lenses. This procedure has to be done or else noise reduction settings won't be in effect.

For NightSight you need steady hands as image processing is slower, but provides maximum quality. There's also a small annoyance with my config as NightSight suggestion doesn't work with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+, but this issue will eventually be fixed.

For some reasons, the latest GCam from xtreme is not working good for me. Even after using your config files, colors are still not realistic. I am using Arnova's latest and it is working great right out of the box.
26th May 2019 09:31 PM 0 Thanks
vlachorumsapiens Senior Member
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Originally Posted by AbhiAbhiBisht

For some reasons, the latest GCam from xtreme is not working good for me. Even after using your config files, colors are still not realistic. I am using Arnova's latest and it is working great right out of the box.

Not sure why it's not working well for you. Which version are you using from Arnova? Is it the latest 2.0 version?
26th May 2019 11:36 PM 0 Thanks
vlachorumsapiens Senior Member
[Updated XML download link for xtrme GCam]

> disabled noise reduction settings completely (BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ module does enough noise reduction on its own)
> decreased HDR+ frames to 7
> set correction NightSight to "Off"

The result is faster image processing, reduced time for capturing photos with NightSight, increased details and sharpness with less chances to end up with blurry photos.
27th May 2019 09:23 AM 0 Thanks
AbhiAbhiBisht Senior Member
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Originally Posted by vlachorumsapiens

Not sure why it's not working well for you. Which version are you using from Arnova? Is it the latest 2.0 version?

Yes. Beta 5.
27th May 2019 02:59 PM 0 Thanks
vlachorumsapiens Senior Member
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Originally Posted by AbhiAbhiBisht

Yes. Beta 5.

Beta5 is xtrme's version. I was inquiring about Arnova's version.
27th May 2019 04:47 PM 0 Thanks
AbhiAbhiBisht Senior Member
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Originally Posted by vlachorumsapiens

Beta5 is xtrme's version. I was inquiring about Arnova's version.

I am sorry. This one.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcam...90418.1850.apk
28th May 2019 02:00 AM 1 Thanks
vlachorumsapiens Senior Member
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Originally Posted by AbhiAbhiBisht

I am sorry. This one.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcam...90418.1850.apk

I've tried Arnova's version and it's actually very similar with xtrme's version. Color reproduction is pretty much the same when using certain libraries like "Default from Google" or "CSeUs", in combination with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ and Pixel 3 XL for base settings. However what Arnova's GCam lacks is a special library called Xlib v2.2s which provides far better details than any other library, with much better exposure in the shadows. I've tried many different builds with many different settings, but none can come close to this one. NightSight is absolutely amazing, but image processing is slower than on Arnova's GCam because it needs more time to capture more light and apply the adequate post-processing. But the trade-off is worth it. Slower processing and maximum quality is better than faster processing and lower quality. It should come as no surprise since xtrme's version is the only build specifically tailored for the Mi 9 which has the exact same main camera sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. I just don't understand why it's not working well for you. But otherwise Arnova's version can take decent photos nonetheless. I think it's a bit better than the versions modded by bulkin043 and BSG when it comes to color reproduction and NightSight.
30th May 2019 02:21 PM 0 Thanks
AbhiAbhiBisht Senior Member
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Originally Posted by vlachorumsapiens

I've tried Arnova's version and it's actually very similar with xtrme's version. Color reproduction is pretty much the same when using certain libraries like "Default from Google" or "CSeUs", in combination with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ and Pixel 3 XL for base settings. However what Arnova's GCam lacks is a special library called Xlib v2.2s which provides far better details than any other library, with much better exposure in the shadows. I've tried many different builds with many different settings, but none can come close to this one. NightSight is absolutely amazing, but image processing is slower than on Arnova's GCam because it needs more time to capture more light and apply the adequate post-processing. But the trade-off is worth it. Slower processing and maximum quality is better than faster processing and lower quality. It should come as no surprise since xtrme's version is the only build specifically tailored for the Mi 9 which has the exact same main camera sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. I just don't understand why it's not working well for you. But otherwise Arnova's version can take decent photos nonetheless. I think it's a bit better than the versions modded by bulkin043 and BSG when it comes to color reproduction and NightSight.

I've again tried xtreme's version of GCam and it's working fine now. But there is one issue that the phone lags extensively after taking a photo until it processes.
30th May 2019 02:56 PM 1 Thanks
vlachorumsapiens Senior Member
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Originally Posted by AbhiAbhiBisht

I've again tried xtreme's version of GCam and it's working fine now. But there is one issue that the phone lags extensively after taking a photo until it processes.

Yes. That's the downside of this version of GCam. Image processing is slower than on other versions, but image quality is the best.
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