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[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.016 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.3a All-in-One Full Manual

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Changelog:

Re-calculated the values for black level offset (OmniVision mode)

Fixed black screen on app start-up for some devices (kenzo, hydrogen, helium, dreamlte, kate, mido, heroqlteue, sagit, herolte)

Activated Motion Photo mode, requires Android 8.0

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
[MENTION=4321403]Kisakuku[/MENTION] would you be so kind and let the Developer (BSG) in the original thread (4pda) that in the latest versions (all of them) 5.1.016 the ZSL (Zero Shutter Lag) doesn't work on any profiles but Pixel?

In the previous version (5.1.014) they all worked as described. But now even if you choose Nexus 6 HDR+ Auto or Nexus 5X ZSL the ZSL is not there.

I do not know Russian language, hence can't register on their forum (tried at least 5 times and failed on captcha).

Thanks!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
Can you tell me which version you downloaded like the link?...so many of the same thing.

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Why do I get this loading circle when shooting a photo if zsl suppose to work? Using latest version lg g6
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
Thanks a lot for that info it was really helpful...from you personal experience using the G6...Which profile are you using for day to day...and which one if you want perfect shots?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Currently I'm using the GCam version 5.1.014.

Model: Nexus 6

Camera Config: Nexus 2016 Tuning

HDR+ parameters: Very High

Personally, I prefer to capture the moment instead of having perfect photo. That is why the ZSL is so important for me and I haven't moved to the latest version (tried already a couple of times but couldn't convince myself).

In the good light condition I shoot with HDR+ set to Auto/On - less aggressive processing, as it handles the dynamic range quite good and I don't need to wait before taking another picture.

If I'm after a very good quality photo in good light condition or simply shooting in low light (forget about moving people-it simply doesn't work) then I'm switching to HDR+ Enhanced (more aggressive processing).

It's already hard for me to keep the camera steady when sitting in low light, hence I'm switching between High and Very High.

In my opinion it makes sense to set HDR+ parameters to Super High if you are shooting either from tripod or the camera is placed on something stable. In other cases it can get a little bit blurry.

UPDATE

I just updated my previous post with 'Developer Settings' - at this moment only two, as I haven't figured out what others do.

UPDATE2

Moved to version 5.1.016 with the following settings:

Model: Nexus 6P

Config Camera: Pixel 2017 ZSL HDR+

HDR+ parameters: Super High

I compared this with Nexus 6 ZSL HDR Camera profile and it gave me more details. I also switched from Very High to Super High as with the Pixel 2017 ZSL photos are snapped quicker than with Nexus profile.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
Are you keeping HDR+ Auto or ON? Auto lets me shoot in zsl
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
I'm using both, depending on the situation. ZSL works for me too when I'm using HDR Auto.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] stoner007:
To Vitoski: great summary of settings , it corresponds with my conclusions , pixel in "Model" create blue-violet tint in dark parts in low light scenes.

In various version of GC I generaly use (for LG G6) this settings:

Model: Nexus 5x

Config Camera: Pixel

HDR+ parameters: Super High

Update: message sent to BSG at 4pda.ru
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
I found quite interesting thing today when shooting in the daylight. It was rather cloudy day, so nothing fancy.

When I took pictures with HDR+ set to Auto and then to On (version 5.1.016) and compared them there was practically no difference in quality/details. Of course the light conditions were not that demanding - due to clouds there was practically no dynamic range in the scenes.

That being said I could easily use HDR Auto mode which has ZSL (instant picture) instead of HDR On (took longer to process photo) to get the same results.

Of course in worst light conditions the difference between HDR+ Auto and On is significant - no doubt.

To make the long story short I encourage everyone to try Auto HDR+ mode in the daylight and see if you get pictures that satisfy you.

In the end of the day there is a bigger chance that you catch moving objects with ZSL than if you use slower HDR+ On (Enhanced).

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May I ask why do you use Nexus 5 as Model?

I tried it during my tests and in the end of the day it was giving me a little bit worst results than Nexus 6/6P.

In fact the Nexus 6 was the best one so far (not available in the latest version - 5.1.016).

EDIT

@stoner007 - THANKS A LOT for reporting ZSL issue with Nexus like profiles to BSG in the original thread.

I think I'm not mistaken if I say thanks in the name of all participants of this thread and users of LG G6 with GCam.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] stoner007:
5x produces more detail, but little bit grainy, which looks like structure of analoque films :) and I like it

6 - excelent, little soften (not so grainy) than 5

Pixels Models - much more more soften then 6
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Ok, it makes sense [emoji846]

I'll try Nexus 5 again and compare it with Nexus 6.

What bothers me or holds off from running multiple tests is the number of combinations. And it's not only due to possible number of combinations between Model-Camera Config-HDR+ parameters, but between the above in different versions.

Like I'm not sure if one combination (Nexus 6+Pixel+Super High) which gives good results in one GCam version will not be worst than other combination in newer version.

It's like never ending story[emoji3]

I see people in this and the original GCam thread (4pda) for whom the older versions are better... and I really mean older (GCam 3.2 - from Android 6 or 4.4.2 from Android 7)[emoji846]
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] stoner007:
Yes too many combinations are very tiresome.

A few tips for other (based on my testing):

- dont be hurry with taking photo

- dont move your hand/phone during capture

- be sure that you have right focus at same place for next compare (the main reason of my bad testing pictures was badly focused photo at same place/distance)

- be aware before of strong light sources from sides (it produces foggy picture in light pictures or more blue/violet colors in low light, because (I think) the lens on front of camera chip is not perfect, on G4 it was better)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.016 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.3c All-in-One Full Manual

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Changelog:

Re-did camera configs as separate methods for wider device compatibility

Limited HDR+ parameters to default on app start-up, might help with black screen on start-up issues

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
This version practically doesn't work on our phones (LG G6). Most of the configurations give black screen. The only one that I was able to get "working" was Nexus 6P with Nexus 6 ZSL Auto. "Working" because even though you see the screen, you can't take any picture.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hadi99:
Anyone else experiencing insane slowdowns when rotating from portrait to landscape? Is it only my device or is this camera app really slow? (Just asking, no disrespect intended to the dev)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Just checked that in the 5.1.0.16 version, (not the a,b,c subversion) and switching between portrait and landscape is very fast.

Have you checked how it works with stock LG camera?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] MikeG6:
Which settings are best now?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sergykm:
what is the best version and settings now?

Thank you.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
It's practically impossible to say which one is the best... To she this question someone would need to take all of the released versions and compare them together, taking into consideration all of the possible combinations of parameters within each version. That being said, some people (in the original thread) prefer very old version of GCam (3.2 - original Google numbering), others 4.4.2 and 5.1.

However if you are asking which one is the latest, then the latest version that works fine with our LG phone is the 5.1.0.16 (without a,b,c). By saying fine, I mean all of the combinations of Model + Camera Profile + HDR+parameters work fine and there is no black screen. According to my knowledge nothing new has been released by BSG apart from those variations (a,b,c) which were mostly tweaked/fixed for Xiaomi Mi5S.

As for the settings you may want to read a couple of last pages as people where sharing thier settings (including mine). Currently I'm using Nexus 6P (Model) with 'Pixel 2017 Zsl Hdr+' (Config camera HDR+) and 'Very High' (HDR+parameters).

Our colleague 'stoner007' is using Nexus 5 (Model) as he likes the photos more than with Nexus 6P.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
have you tried the LG V30 ported cam to lg g6? *nvm it needs root*
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Nope, I'm running stock ROM not rooted. The port of v30 cam works best on Fulmics ROM, but don't plan to use it at this moment
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yoguko:
Same here, which is funny, because a few days ago it was ok. It seems to happen more in low light. Also, after 3 or 4 captures, the app becomes unresponsive.

I´m using Nexus 6P (Model) with 'Pixel 2017 Zsl Hdr+' (Config camera HDR+) and 'Very High' (HDR+parameters). Version is 5.1.0.16.

Not sure what happened for the app to start behaving this way... I cleared the cache, and still no difference...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Beagle82:
One thing that I did notice, is that in the DCIM directory where the images are stored, there was another folder with a ton of log or processing files. 3.4GB worth. I deleted the whole lot. Not sure which version of the app was creating them, but at least I'm now aware that it was happening. Anyone else have this?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] mardeck:
You mean this one?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Beagle82:
Yeah, I think that's the one. It contains a whole bunch of text files etc.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Windforce0511:
Same thing on HTC 10. It is not device related.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
Does your phone frreezes sometimes when using the setting you suggested before? im getting a freeze from time to time where i have to reboot the phone
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Nope, never had an issue with slowing down the gcamera nor the phone. But I'm not taking many pictures in a row, are you?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yoguko:
Guys, I may have stumbled upon a solution for the app's lag.

I went out today shooting, using the G Cam app, and everything was so smooth. No lag, no trouble rotating the phone and never had to close the app or reboot. I then realised I had the phone's autorotate option turned off! Even though the app's controls don't rotate together with the device, the shutter is still in the right place, so no issues there. Have a go and see if it works for you. It certainly surprised me how stable it was all day, even after shooting about 20 photos. The photos are still auto rotated to the correct orientation.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] remondz:
I've just tried the 5.1.016 version and I'm staying with the latest 5.1.014_v1.5f. There's basically nothing new, Nexus 6 profile got removed and the Nexus 6P is just too much grainy.

Still using Nexus 6/Nexus 2016 Tuning/Very High
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-Last-Hylian:
There is too much happening with this app now for it to be enjoyable or me...

It was a laugh at first comparing each version but now there are so many different variants and different set ups that nobody can settle on one standard way to get decent shots...
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
[MENTION=4805910]markomil[/MENTION] I have a request:)

Can you take some portraits with the settings you use?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] markomil:
sure, i'll post pictures from a party in a few days, should be a nice test for lowlights, flash and the regular light of course (posting to xda instead of instagram, how meta can you get hahaha ) ill try to get auto and ench, both, in all conditions previously mentioned :fingers-crossed:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vesoisthebest:
Can someone tell what is the latest working Gcam with G6?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
The latest working version is: 5.1.0.16
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] The-Last-Hylian:
Went out this morning to test the Gcam v5.1.0.16 on my LG G6, pretty pleased so far!

I'm using Pixel2 XL, Nexus 6 Hdr+ Auto NoZsl, super High HDR, 95% compression.

Have a few comparisons with the LG HDR, will post those separately.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bhawesh3313:
Those really are some awesome shots ?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5trong5ide:
Some samples I took using 3.8c vs Stock LG G6 camera with HDR on.

LG G6 Camera

[IMG="LG Stock Camera"]http://i67.tinypic.com/24pxlwl.jpg[/IMG]

Google Camera

LG G6 Camera

Google Camera
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] ducknezz:
Anyone experience lag when taking picture with the apps? For mine it was okay before but after a while it is getting more laggy than before
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] BR7fan:
Flash doesn't sync with photo,it comes out dark
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
Gcam v5.1.0.16? no a, b or c? just that?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
can you guys save photo on SD Card?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Nope, Google Camera comes from Pixel phones and they do not support SD card.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] railfan-eric:
I have trouble with the Gcam auto focusing correctly. always focuses in the background instead of the subject matter. This has happens on all versions. I took pictures of printers at the store for looking up reviews on them at home and the ones i didn't manually focus on were all blurry in the foreground and sharp in the background. Seems to happen too much. anyone else with focus problems.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] clarence35:
Yep, unfortunately I have the same issue with all versions as well. The autofocus often has problems locking in focus, especially with faces and other objects that aren't perfectly still, and usually focuses to the background instead. What's strange is if you enable "camera.faceboxes" in the developer settings, the software clearly knows where the faces are, but just has trouble actually focusing on them.

As you mentioned, touch-focus generally works if the object is completely stationary, so I use the Google camera for landscape shots with much success. But when trying to take pictures of people, I find that I miss focus on most of my shots, regardless of which version and settings I use (test this by taking a "selfie" with the back camera by flipping the phone around, usually 3-4 out of 5 shots will be out of focus for me).

One tip that I've found helpful is to focus on a person's shirt, or something nearby in the focal plane of the person -- normally with a working camera autofocus, you should focus on the subject's eyes for the most sharp and natural looking picture, but with the slow autofocus refusing to lock on before the person moves, I've found better success focusing on the person's body which may be slightly more stationary. If anyone has an actual fix for the autofocus problems, I'd be very eager to know.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] markomil:
I was trying to take a few successive pics, and my phone got really hot. Soon after the app froze, and the whole phone became really slow, after clearing the recent apps, and later on even restarting, i had to clear app data to get the phone working in all its might again, ive changed my settings to nexus 6p, pixel 2017 hdr+ with zsl and 97% super high... This seems to be more stable whilst taking remarkable shots as well

*v5.1.014(.171916386)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hadi99:
Can anyone mod the camera so it can record 4K (or knows what files to mod from LG UI). Because the app can record 4K on my HTC U11, but can't on my LG devices, so it seems like a restriction from LG's behalf which can be fixed by modifying some files using root access.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.016 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.3d All-in-One Full Manual

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Changelog:

Added a toggle to enable/disable Smart Burst under photo settings

Touch focus might not work with SmartBurst enabled

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] WWHDilyass:
total noob : what gcam version should you install to get a decent hdr+ experience ?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.018 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 with minimal changes

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Changelog:

New port based on Google Camera 5.1.018

Minimal changes, no additional user-selectable settings

Model / libraries are set to Pixel 2 XL, all other settings to Nexus 6
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sid@developer:
Did anyone try this ?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Tested it already and I do not recommend using it. This version doesn't allow choosing Model. The one that is set by default is Pixel 2XL which is not good for G6 due to false color reproduction in low light.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] kventura:
hey which one are you using now?

Im on nexus 6P , pixel 2017 ZSL HDR+, Super High, 100%... Forgot which version of cam im using haha
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
I went back to version 5.1.016 (MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3_AllinOne) because this is the last one that works fine with G6. I'm afraid it's gonna be the last version which has all combinations working fine.

All the other newer ones (a,b,c,d) are not working on our phone (only one profile works fine).

Judging from the information in the original thread, even the dev recommends to use the older versions in case you get black screen with some settings.

Reading between the lines, we should be happy that it works on our devices because the app had been ported mainly for Xiaomi mi5s and other devices will not be actively supported.

Versions (a,b,c,d) seem to confirm this conclusion, as all of them are broken on our G6 and the dev doesn't seem to be interested in changing it (with all the respect to dev and his work - I am really grateful):)

Of course I'll be testing new versions once they come out, so stay tuned:)
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.018 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.0 All-in-One Full Manual

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Changelog:

Added full manual settings

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cryptecks:
When you say 'the first one', what "subversion" (without any letters) do you mean? 1.3? Just curious. I think we're narrowing in on a best solution (for now) for the LG G6 specifically, and I'd love to test the same version, as I've been disappointed with newer ones for all the same reasons you've outlined in your many informative posts.

Edit: I see your edit now, thanks! For others, it's this one! (correct me if I'm wrong [MENTION=1606575]vitoski[/MENTION]) https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74557163&postcount=631
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Just updated my post with the exact file name. This is v5.1.016_1.3
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Tested the latest version. Unfortunately it is similar to all the recent releases (5.1.016_v1.3a,b,c,d). Only a couple of combinations work or partially work (HDR Auto-doesn't work, HDR On-works).

Shame cause BSG improved settings menu and now all parameters he introduced can be set up in one place (under one sub-menu).

I do not recommend to use it with G6, because it results in black screen for most of the combinations of Model & Camera Config.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.018 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.0 All-in-One Full Manual with updated camera configs

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Changelog:

Updated camera configs to reduce black screen errors on app start-up

New settings take effect after application is restarted

Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] joeb690:
Could you please share your recommended setting for this version.

TIA.

:svetius:
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] vitoski:
Unfortunately not much changed... Still most of the combinations do not work at all (black screen) and others either do not take photos with HDR Auto not at all.

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I'm using the following settings:

Model: Nexus 6P

Camera Config HDR+: Pixel 2017 Zsl HDR+

HDR+ parameters: High - Very High

Final JPG quality: 97%

Mode: Auto HDR in good light condition, HDR On in low light condition or when I'd like to take pictures with good dynamic range.

UPDATE

For the ones who really would like to test the latest version of BSG Google Camera, you can download this version: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.0

It's a modded version by user Arnova8G2, who provides some fixes here and there.

After checking a couple of combinations I haven't spotted black screen in any of them.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yoguko:
Disable the phone's autorotate so the Gcam doesn't stutter so much or crashes.