MOD[Camera] Less Aggressive Sharpening | Noise Reduction

[ehbm]

So, I decided what have I got to lose and flashed the zip with the modifications, less the binning (which I still believe is a disadvantage). I can confirm it DOES make a difference even in the preview, so apps like Snapchat and Augmented Reality (aka Pokemon Go, etc) which seem to use the frame buffer preview, now have clean un-sharpened images. Much much better.

Can you show some before and after pictures?

 

[Dishe]

I wish I had saved some before pictures to compare, but there weren't any worth keeping. I hated the sharpening. We just started using Google Photos or organize our pictures so I delete ones which aren't actually ones we want to archive.
I can post after photos if you want, but I don't know how helpful they'd be.

 

[Dishe]

Well what do you know, I found a shot of my desk I had taken with the stock app to check for aliasing on hard lines.
I tried to line up a similar shot with my phone now that I've flashed the zip to reduce sharpening and NR, but the mess on my desk is somewhat different now, so it doesn't line up exactly. Also, the newer shot picked a different exposure so it seems more evenly lit, however I don't think that has anything to do with the modification. That's just me being more careful with setting the focus / exposure point this time around.
But you can see the 2nd image doesn't suffer from the over-sharpening thing, and the fine detail in things like lines and letter is preserved. I have no idea why Moto decided it was better with all that extra stuff on, this is clearly nicer looking to me.

 

[ehbm]

Well what do you know, I found a shot of my desk I had taken with the stock app to check for aliasing on hard lines.
I tried to line up a similar shot with my phone now that I've flashed the zip to reduce sharpening and NR, but the mess on my desk is somewhat different now, so it doesn't line up exactly. Also, the newer shot picked a different exposure so it seems more evenly lit, however I don't think that has anything to do with the modification. That's just me being more careful with setting the focus / exposure point this time around.
But you can see the 2nd image doesn't suffer from the over-sharpening thing, and the fine detail in things like lines and letter is preserved. I have no idea why Moto decided it was better with all that extra stuff on, this is clearly nicer looking to me.

Nice, thanks. I'm gonna try this mod.

 

[Dishe]

Nice, thanks. I'm gonna try this mod.

Be sure to take some good before/after pics for future forum goers who will undoubtedly ask.

 

[shanks125]

Sir If possible, can you update your mod using Pixel 2 camera libs which uses same Sony IMX362 Camera sensor?

 

[dunderball]

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Do these end up being applied systemlessly?

I could not get the files to work manually. I renamed all of the originals, copied over the new ones, and my camera app force closes...

I also noticed that the files in the Magisk zip is /system/vendor/libs rather than /system/vendor/lib -- is that a typo?

Edit: Nevermind, I noticed that the config.sh has the path set correctly also

Edit2: Just cross out everything I said. Works great as a Magisk module.

 

[dunderball]

Magisk module fixed and updated

Hi everyone - I took the liberty of updating the Chromatix Magisk Module to the latest v1500 template (should only be used with Magisk 15 and higher).

I also believe there is a mistake in the original Magisk Module posted earlier in the thread. The config file is loading /system/vendor/libs when it should be /system/vendor/lib. The REPLACE list should also be blank. Attempting to replace /system/vendor/lib will result in a bootloop.

Credit goes to @defcomg for the original libraries.

 

[Dishe]

Hi everyone - I took the liberty of updating the Chromatix Magisk Module to the latest v1500 template (should only be used with Magisk 15 and higher).

I also believe there is a mistake in the original Magisk Module posted earlier in the thread. The config file is loading /system/vendor/libs when it should be /system/vendor/lib. The REPLACE list should also be blank. Attempting to replace /system/vendor/lib will result in a bootloop.

Credit goes to @defcomg for the original libraries.

Nice, thanks for that. Never delved into Magisk personally on this phone yet- I'm still unrooted.
Hope the old script didn't mess anyone up if they used it!

 

[eagle06]

breaks camera on latest pe 8.1 rom

 

[ugupta100]

Sometimes over sharpening looks good!

 

[Dishe]

breaks camera on latest pe 8.1 rom

Custom ROMs do their own thing when it comes to lib files like chromatix. I wouldn't apply this without first looking into it on a custom. For stock rom, this is a must have. For rom developers, I hope they refer to this and not to the Moto stock libraries. But there's no guarantee any of this will work or even be beneficial once you're off the reservation.

Sometimes over sharpening looks good!

If it does I haven't seen an example of it yet.
People can still get decent shots with the stock cam and libs under the right circumstances, but that's not because the sharpening enhances it- rather it looks good DESPITE it. Imagine how much better the picture would be without some filter mucking up the contrast in things like text and fine brick details!

 

[ugupta100]

Custom ROMs do their own thing when it comes to lib files like chromatix. I wouldn't apply this without first looking into it on a custom. For stock rom, this is a must have. For rom developers, I hope they refer to this and not to the Moto stock libraries. But there's no guarantee any of this will work or even be beneficial once you're off the reservation.



If it does I haven't seen an example of it yet.
People can still get decent shots with the stock cam and libs under the right circumstances, but that's not because the sharpening enhances it- rather it looks good DESPITE it. Imagine how much better the picture would be without some filter mucking up the contrast in things like text and fine brick details!

Yeah I wish they had raw enabled in the stock app atleast. Waiting for my warranty to get over.

 

[pradsngh523]

Yeah I wish they had raw enabled in the stock app atleast. Waiting for my warranty to get over.

Why wait 1year for warranty? If device had any nook, you will know within 3 months and if you are interested in waiting give it atleast 6 month. You will know the quality of the product.

 

[ugupta100]

Why wait 1year for warranty? If device had any nook, you will know within 3 months and if you are interested in waiting give it atleast 6 month. You will know the quality of the product.

Yeah but i don't feel good ditching the warranty. Anyway waiting for official oreo. Camera is not that important to me.

 

[imsurazz]

I replaced the files but I found out that the primary camera has stopped working and there's no way to switch to it. Only front camera works. Need help.

 

[imsurazz]

I replaced the files but I found out that the primary camera has stopped working and there's no way to switch to it. Only front camera works. Need help.

[UPDATE] Fixed it by replacing the libmm file frm stock rom!

 

[Dishe]

[UPDATE] Fixed it by replacing the libmm file frm stock rom!

As I said earlier, I only really recommend the chromatix mod from here. The Libmm should be left alone (stock) IMO.

 

[ksvirdi105]

@defcomg libmm file breaking camera suddenly. i did this before on latest pe, but i reflashed but now only chromatix mod works but libmm breaks camera. please how to fix.

 

[rogeriodocarmo]

Work in Moto G5S Plus?