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Because the lib is optimised for main camera. You have to set corrections in libpatcher for other cameras, probably to change noise models too.
I don't get why instead of making an less than 1mb xml you chose to make a lib and giving hassel for people(unless you're hiding something).

1."but it can be used for many xmls" this argument is garbage because if every new xml would use your lib, there would be practically no difference between any xmls.

Gcam isn't supposed to be the "everything edited color Photoshop preset " that you're making it. That is the only thing your lib does

(For the people who had to use laptappers and antykats worse config because the post was deleted, here is the updated V9 attached(daily driver)xml by intro555 for the lmc8.4r17/18)

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I don't get why instead of making an less than 1mb xml you chose to make a lib and giving hassel for people(unless you're hiding something).

1."but it can be used for many xmls" this argument is garbage because if every new xml would use your lib, there would be practically no difference between any xmls.

Gcam isn't supposed to be the "everything edited color Photoshop preset " that you're making it. That is the only thing your lib does

(For the people who had to use laptappers and antykats worse config because the post was deleted, here is the updated V9 attached(daily driver)xml by intro555 for the lmc8.4r17/18)

Please read the attached screenshots for the amount of hard work and changelogs and everything(trust me you won't regret it and learn something new too )View attachment 5947089View attachment 5947095View attachment 5947093View attachment 5947097View attachment 5947099View attachment 5947101View attachment 5947103View attachment 5947105
Yeah, he is a great writer 👍 Let's wait for his own, created from the scratch xml (see attachment, I compared Prashant's and "his" xmls). It takes much more time than changing a few settings in somebody's xml and writing a few pages. Sometimes months from first to final version. But how can you know that?
I create libs because I want, I can and they are useful for me and other people. I've explained that to you already (see attachment). I don't understand why that bothers you so much. Most of the most popular creaters make libs. Nobody forces you to use them. So, what's the problem? You always can use copies of Prashant's xmls that you find the best.
 

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Which picture is better and why?
Depends on the definition of "better". Both are good, depending on what you're after.

(I prefer a more natural - or more photographic, if you will - lighting in general in photos, so second one for me, even though it's a bit underexposed. People that like the more flat "HDR-ish" photos will undoubtedly prefer the first one.)
 

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Which picture is better and why?
Interestingly, I first thought the one on the left was better because it was brighter, and I could see more detail of the chairs in the background.

But...after looking at both several more times, I like the one on the right better. I think it looks more "realistic", not artificially bright, or "too bright" like the one on the left... if that's even what's going on. It's such a fine line, and of course unless I was trying to achieve some particular effect, if there were people in the photo, I would normally prefer the brighter one.
 

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I like picture number 2 because it has darker shadows and it is not so bright.

Depends on the definition of "better". Both are good, depending on what you're after.

(I prefer a more natural - or more photographic, if you will - lighting in general in photos, so second one for me, even though it's a bit underexposed. People that like the more flat "HDR-ish" photos will undoubtedly prefer the first one.)

Interestingly, I first thought the one on the left was better because it was brighter, and I could see more detail of the chairs in the background.

But...after looking at both several more times, I like the one on the right better. I think it looks more "realistic", not artificially bright, or "too bright" like the one on the left... if that's even what's going on. It's such a fine line, and of course unless I was trying to achieve some particular effect, if there were people in the photo, I would normally prefer the brighter one.

The latest configs are all nearly equal imo
It depends only on personal feelings...
Picture 1 is my latest lmc attached and picture 2 is introV9
 

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The latest configs are all nearly equal imo
It depends only on personal feelings...
Picture 1 is my latest lmc attached and picture 2 is introV9
I took a few photos with both xmls with default settings on 11T Pro. Sorry, but I must say Prashant/intro555 is much better. First of all, your xml gives very overexposed photos when there is more light. But also more noise and worse details. Photos with IMG prefix are Prashant/intro555's
 

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I took a few photos with both xmls with default settings on 11T Pro. Sorry, but I must say Prashant/intro555 is much better. First of all, your xml gives very overexposed photos when there is more light. But also more noise and worse details. Photos with IMG prefix are Prashant/intro555's
Trying to get selfies as preview but even if i set the config con the intro555's one, still can't if i do it with my other configs it works.
 
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Update for the intro 555 config to intro555v12 :

Changelogs:
1. macro: returned softened contrast
- macro: returned color correction, with it colors are better in some conditions
- macro: made a little more saturated, brighter and more contrast
2.small tweaks in the libpatchers for consistent photos.
3. English translation to the in camera options

Announcement:

This config has been selected to be the Official config to the config section of lmc for the (Redmi note 10 pro)of the Celsoazevedo website (hub of all GCam mods): on the link to download LMC download page. So more people can easily start shooting better stock.

Intro555v12 is attached below:
 

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It's okay to be salty. Everybody knows that there is nobody in the universe who makes better gcam config than you.

I request everyone to at least try his lib/xml it would seriously make his(anticats) day and he would sleep peacefully at night.

(For the moderator: this is not a insult, I'm genuinely trying to help my little friend)
 
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It's okay to be salty. Everybody knows that there is nobody in the universe who makes better gcam config than you.

I request everyone to at least try his lib/xml it would seriously make his(anticats) day and he would sleep peacefully at night.

(For the moderator: this is not a insult, I'm genuinely trying to help my little friend)
Thank you for your kind words and caring about me 😁
BTW, I've noticed that Intro changed Prashant's sharpness settings. Now results are worse, but still very good 👍
 
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"I don't get why instead of making an less than 1mb xml you chose to make a lib and giving hassel for people(unless you're hiding something)."

Yes, you don't get it and I'm not surprised. Except very important reasons that I've already told you twice, there is one more the most important reason. I use hex editor for patching a lib. This way I can set values that are not in libpatcher, more precise. For exemple for Sharp mini you can set ...4.5, 5, 5.5... and nothing between. I can set every value that I want. Do you get it now? So, maybe learn little more first instead of insinuating that someone is hiding something.
 
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    20220901 Thread cleaned

    In case of deleted files from users in my editable folder, test ended here.




    I've followed the moderator suggestion about the sharing and the XDA rules, although I don't like to share with non XDA members.

    This first post is now with a link to GDrive with shared xmls and libs
    I've adjusted this folder that everyone can modify files inside.
    Please don't delete files, otherwise the test with the editable shared folder ends.



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    The both root documents are editable by everyone....
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    My final final KAIRU XML (?)

    This might just be my very last XML if no problems are found. (For LMC R12 Fix)

    Changelog:
    Reduced the green tint on low-light (if it still persists then turn on AWB).

    Sharper and reveals even more details.
    Tuned the Wide camera and also fixed the distortion by changing the interface model, turns out it fixes the distortion only after capturing the image.

    Added a subtle but very nice beauty mode "✨". It is very nice especially on portrait shots / human shots because it hides a bit of the imperfections (but not too much like what a TikTok filter would). And has the same color profile as the Main lens. I also recommend this mode for a very good low-light or maybe even night pictures because it has very low noise

    Please give it a try!
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    20220830 Moderator Information

    After a closer look at the thread, I find it is totally against XDA's standing on the way of sharing.
    As a forum user for years, I spent 20 minutes on this thread back and forth, trying to find the direct links to download files but repeatedly encounter such words "xx is in invitation group" and it leads me to nowhere.
    The whole thread will remain closed until I removed all off topic posts about "invitation group". And I believe this may take a few days.


    20220901 Moderator Information
    TL;DR: all sharing must be happening on XDA or use XDA as major platform

    Wall of Text

    This thread has been cleaned from off topic posts. You may notice that in total about 4 pages of posts are gone (147 vs 143).

    As posted by some users here, this is one of the largesst gcam thread on XDA and the only thread existing for gcam discussion for this device. Unfortunately, it is not very friendly to new gcam users. A newbie, like myself :p, would be 99.5% lost during browsering this thread and the files people talking about were nowhere to find. This must stop.

    I understand a developer's feeling of getting recognization, fulfilled, being needed, helpful, and credited. It is a great achievement to let your hard work to be used by many others. To a developer, getting feedback for sure is a critical way to improve the work. In this thread, I see many users are sharing their work and providiing feedback to each other, not only the main developer here, but each other. I belive in this gcam thread, everyone can develop and you are your own developer. Kudos to every "developers" here. :)

    I also understand the feeling of "losing your work" when you posted it but no one cares or use it without feedback, it feels like "stealing" or "underappreciated". But I believe that is only a tiny portion of users, especially on XDA. And the background reason also varies: some users are new to this development or shy to share or just want to cherry pick the best for themselves. XDA is on internet, and on internet, we see all kinds of people like in your work, in your life. We accept the fact that users are not all perfect but to see the beauty in it: sharing the work with others.

    From now on, please share the xml files directly on XDA. And for OP @Laptapper , I highly suggest you update the first post to include a repo or filehost or any format of summary you like to give others an overview of current progress. For example, you could release a monthly version and then continue ongoing test with users. This is just my suggestion and you have every right to select the way of sharing.

    In the end, I want to emphasize one point:
    all sharing must be happening on XDA or use XDA as major platform. Otherwise it is not allowed by our rules and content will be removed.


    Thanks for reading this wall of text. Hope you all have a good time developing! :D
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    Sharing my personal config, arrived at after months of testing and tweaking:
    - For BSG {Mod edit: Telegram reference removed. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}, no library needed
    - Tested on M2101K6G (sweet)
    - Based on {Mod edit: Telegram reference removed. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator} (heavily tweaked for reduced noise, more accurate colours, better dynamic range)

    - All cameras configured (main, ultrawide, macro, front)
    Includes stabilised 4k video recording for all cameras (though GCam stabilisation isn't as good as on stock MIUI app)​
    - Photos are sharp and detailed, while still looking natural (no oversharpening halos etc)
    - Colours are natural and accurate but more punchy than stock (especially in low light)

    If you prefer instant photos you can turn off HDR+ Enhanced, but I recommend keeping it on as it gives you improved noise management in main cam, better preserved highlights in ultrawide, and more detail in macro/front at the cost of ~1 sec shutter time. Test for yourself if it's worth it.

    ISSUES:
    - No distortion correction in ultrawide
    - In some cases Night Sight photos may be more noisy than optimal
    - Viewfinder may get too dark to see well at night, you can turn on OpenGL preview to fix this

    This is a work in progress, so let me know what you think!
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    hi guys
    this is the SACHISK MIXED xml with main lens and front cam from KAIRU FINAL -0-.
    in other words, all of Kairu's main lens natural and definition settings entered into Sachisk's XML. So we have the main camera from Kairu, and the rest (ultrawide lens and video recorder and other configs) from Sachisk. for LMC 8.4 x9s.

    i could not change AWB settings, so the main camera has all the settings from Kairu without AWB. AWB settings from Sachisk.


    from my last 3 2 and a half months, a LMC x9s is really quite stable, and an XML SACHISK MIXED presented the best compromise between functionality and good quality so far. I decided to mix the best of Kairu with the best of Sachisk according to my opinion.