Question Which GCAM distro/dev, and is it really better than stock ?

[d2russel]

To contribute to this thread. Attached are some comparison pictures in low light using the stock cam against the latest BSG build.
BSG main lens setting using pixel 7 pro(cheetah) and sabre merge. The picture named with focus just means i pressed middle of the screen to let it auto adjust to the darker portion of the building.

 

[arkhoirys]

To contribute to this thread. Attached are some comparison pictures in low light using the stock cam against the latest BSG build.
BSG main lens setting using pixel 7 pro(cheetah) and sabre merge. The picture named with focus just means i pressed middle of the screen to let it auto adjust to the darker portion of the building.

thank god we can use GCam ports, it's so much better in every aspect

 

[Lister Of Smeg]

Hi All,

A bit later than normal, but hey ho.... another weekend, another release of our fav BSG distro.... we're now at v11.

BSG: MGC_8.6.263_A11_V11

Download MGC_8.6.263_A11_V11 by BSG.

www.celsoazevedo.com

I'm actually quite excited about this version.... As for once, they seem to have fixed the Macro lens. It's no longer upside now !!!! Yaaaaaay.... lol.

I am out today, so hopefully I might get chance to get some day time shots...

Cheers, Lister

 

[zZerosenninZz]

Hi All,

A bit later than normal, but hey ho.... another weekend, another release of our fav BSG distro.... we're now at v11.

BSG: MGC_8.6.263_A11_V11

Download MGC_8.6.263_A11_V11 by BSG.

www.celsoazevedo.com

I'm actually quite excited about this version.... As for once, they seem to have fixed the Macro lens. It's no longer upside now !!!! Yaaaaaay.... lol.

I am out today, so hopefully I might get chance to get some day time shots...

Cheers, Lister

What config file do I use?

 

[Fida98587]

Sir i need to download this camera

 

[Danny Jackson]

Hi Guys,

So I picked one of these phones up recently and treated myself to a phone upgrade. I must say, so far I am extremely pleased and impressed with the device so far. It's fast, feature packed, all what I expected and more. First time with a MIUI device and must say I like it.

However one of the constant criticism of a phone in this class, is the camera quality and everyone saying to use GCam.

I've tried many different distro's, builds and version of GCam and starting to confuse myself now... So just wondered which one you guys use, that offers best results and least likely to crash. As noticed a lot don't like the video section...

I've used: Arnova8G2, BSG, MTSL, MWP, Nikita... among many others. And must say I find BSG the most effective and reliable, but still the occasional crash.

So which one do you use, and why...??

Also, the stock camera doesn't seem that bad... I tried it on a couple of things today and expected bad results, but thought they fine...

Lastly, with the GCam mods, one of them seemed to be fully enabled/unlocked, but can't seem to find that now. One of the features I liked was the after effects of touching up images. I believe the settings were, Auto/Enhance, *Dynamic*, Vivid, Warm and Cold filters. Dynamic is the one I want to use as this looked really good, however everytime I see it now it says I need a "Google 1" subscription to use it, which I didnt previously... any ideas?

Cheers, Lister

Hey,

Did you by any chance face the green tint problem with these Gcams? I tried a couple of variations but to no vain.

 

[Bareny]

@Danny Jackson
You could try this:
1. Turn On AWB option Manually From Setting & Turn Off HDR ++ Option From Setting.
2. Use XML , For Xml Go Gcam Setting Search Config Word in Setting Save Xml With Any Name like I open Gcam Setting Search Config Word click on Save Config type any word gjaj and Save .
Now Open Phone File Manager , You see GCam Folder. click On Folder And saved your Gcam Xml Then Copy Xml From download this Group and open gcam and double tap near the shutter button on left side , and choose xml then use.
Source: https://t.me/rn11photography/16488

 

[bernardblacksbookshop]

Been playing with BSG 8.6 and I know it sounds completely illogical but I think the " pixel XL" model actually gives the best detail / sharpness levels . Colours are really washed out but that's easily fixed in an editor

 

[KapriQ]

Hi All,

A bit later than normal, but hey ho.... another weekend, another release of our fav BSG distro.... we're now at v11.

BSG: MGC_8.6.263_A11_V11

Download MGC_8.6.263_A11_V11 by BSG.

www.celsoazevedo.com

I'm actually quite excited about this version.... As for once, they seem to have fixed the Macro lens. It's no longer upside now !!!! Yaaaaaay.... lol.

I am out today, so hopefully I might get chance to get some day time shots...

Cheers, Lister

Can you share config please? I have black viewfinder + crash after i slide on video. Android 12 Vanilla. Thanks. RAW supported

 

[Hyoretsu]

I get that you use BSG cam, but with what configs? Or do you just install it and it's ready to go?

 

[ayushshashank]

I have a gcam port for Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn) which I downloaded from celsoazevedo website it works best, here is the link

https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/MGC_8.7.250_A11_V3_snap.apk

Just set hardware level to 3+ in camera settings and you are ready to rock.
Bonus point is that all your lenses are working including macro .

 

[notBradPitt]

I have a gcam port for Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn) which I downloaded from celsoazevedo website it works best, here is the link

https://1-dontsharethislink.celsoazevedo.com/file/filesc/MGC_8.7.250_A11_V3_snap.apk

Just set hardware level to 3+ in camera settings and you are ready to rock.
Bonus point is that all your lenses are working including macro .

Works well, thanks for sharing! Is there any configs or custom libraries to be used? Libraries for previous versions no longer work

 

[bernardblacksbookshop]

Lister get to Argos quick , I sold the 11 and got a pixel 6a for 299 .. now I have a phone I'm happy with

 

[Lister Of Smeg]

Lister get to Argos quick , I sold the 11 and got a pixel 6a for 299 .. now I have a phone I'm happy with

Hi BernardBlacksBookshop,

A-haaaa, thanks for the heads up... but despite it's quirks I've grown to love and hate it both at the same time. Whilst it has its interesting and puzzling moments, on the whole it's not so bad now... the whole MIUI is a strange affair !!! ;-) General use, and photo's are not too bad.... With about 20x different GCam apps and configs installed <no joke...> the images ain't bad. Took some great night time shots in the dark when it snowed, looked good.

And to be honest the deal breaker for getting this phone was price and that it has an IR Blaster.... an IR Blaster I hear you say, who cares or needs one of them?? Meeeeeeeeeeeee..... lol. Did look at the likes of Motorola at one point.... and the use of SD Card, even though they tried to restrict it <naughty Google/Xiaomi !!>

I wouldn't be able to cope with a Pixel, no removable storage or IR.... . Despite they have awesome camera's....

Ended up getting my dad a poor mans Redmi Note 11, by getting the cutback Redmi 10 2022. Had I know it was worse than the original release, would of looked for the older one !!! ;-) lol

Lister

 

[bernardblacksbookshop]

i did think the lack of an sd card would be a something id regret , but i only filled it up with dads army & the 3 stooges anyway . ill still have a look in and see what's happening , 6a threads pretty dead anyway

 

[NoMerzyThankYou]

Hello, I'm a new member and first time xiaomi user.
My phone model is Xaomi Redmi Note 11 64gb 4GB Ram

I just discovered the software called Google Camera and I couldn't quite understand which version I should install because there are more than one of the same model in the apks I looked at.

Is there any gcam model you can recommend me?
(Install this is the best, this is the stable that installed it). xml file you can suggest as well.

Thank you everyone in advance. Sorry for any mistakes in my post)

 

[Walden0]

I personally use this one with the provided config.

gcam-spes - Google Drive

drive.google.com

 

[NoMerzyThankYou]

I personally use this one with the provided config.

gcam-spes - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Thank you sir. I will share my ideas as soon as possible.

There are several versions of GCam available for the Redmi Note 11, but one of the most popular and stable versions is the GCam 7.3 APK by Arnova8G2. This version is known to work well on devices running Android 11 and has been tested on the Redmi Note 11.

Thank you, I will do a research based on what you said.

 

[NoMerzyThankYou]

There are several versions of GCam available for the Redmi Note 11, but one of the most popular and stable versions is the GCam 7.3 APK by Arnova8G2. This version is known to work well on devices running Android 11 and has been tested on the Redmi Note 11.

Arnova8G2 GCam 7.3 I installed the file now and tried it. I took a test photo, the application crashed after taking the photo, I tried a few more times and the situation is the same. Is it my problem sir?

 

[NoMerzyThankYou]

It's possible that the GCam 7.3 APK by Arnova8G2 that you've installed is not compatible the version of Android that you are running on your device. This can cause the app to crash when you try to take a photo.

It's also possible that there may be an issue with the installation of the app or a conflict with another app on your device.

Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Make sure that you have installed the correct version of GCam for your device and Android version.
2. Try clearing the app data and cache for GCam. Go to your device's settings, then to the apps menu, find GCam, click on it and click on storage, then click on clear data and clear cache.
3. Uninstall and reinstall the app.
4. Check if there's any updates available for GCam or your device's firmware.
5. Try disabling or uninstalling any other camera apps or mods that you have installed.
6. Try to use a XML file that is compatible with the GCam version you have installed

If none of these steps work, it may be best to try a different version of GCam.

I'm still looking for the appropriate gcam version since you wrote to me. I guess I have to find it by some trial and error.

For example, which one should I download here. Is there a certain rule or should I try all of them (except samsungs)