[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Maxazarov19:
Greetings, dear friends!

I am releasing the biggest release with some innovations - Mazar X2 configs for AGC9.1 V9.0 for S23u

By tradition, I release two versions of the config - one with a full set of shooting modes/tiles, that is, standard and suitable, and the second option (with an “L” at the end) - Lite config with 3 tiles (Main, HDR NS, Sport NS), which is suitable for those who are trying Gcam for the first time, or if someone is confused in a large number of modes.

Changes and innovations:

1) adaptation of the config for AGC9.1v9

2) Noise reduction has been updated on all modules and modes. In particular, ZSL modes now work more accurately in terms of noise.

3) HDRE(NS) modes are also improved in terms of noise and its structure. Also minimized various artifacts in NS as much as possible

4) NEW! Video shooting on Gcam has become much more enjoyable thanks to the fact that it is now possible to switch modules while shooting at 4k60fps. And this happens quite smoothly. For this mode, I brought out a separate lens (located higher than 10x). The video is played through it. Thanks to the comrades in the group who suggested that this was possible and how to implement it

5) NEW! Now ASTRO NS, in addition to astro, can be used as a night mode in the most difficult conditions, when it is almost dark. Thanks to shutter speed 1/3 and Iso 30000. I recommend using it if there is no light at all.

6) Changed sharpness (Polysharp). It began to look even more neat, compared to the previous Mazar X.1 config

7) Big changes in post-processing, frame buffer, aimed at improving quality and stability

8) now ZSL frames can be clicked without waiting for processing, without fear of defective frames. (I recommend doing this at 1 second intervals)

9) the logic of the MAX HDR NS mode has been slightly changed - now it is slightly lighter than HDR NS, and has a shutter speed of 1/10 versus 1/11 in HDR NS. There are more frames in the stitching, so the processing takes longer.

10) HDR NS now stitches 27 frames (instead of 23 as before)

11) Sport NS modes are slightly optimized

12) LIGHTS! Now they work better in NS modes. In particular, pink artifacts appear in HDR NS, Vibrant NS and MAX HDR NS, while changing the bracketing operation. I eliminated this problem as much as possible.

14) eliminated the delay when photographing ZSL frames

15) edits with light and shadows - as tests have shown, playing with bracketing turned out to be effective only in HDRE, in ZSL this did not make it any better, but only worsened the situation with highlighting (overHDR). Therefore, I slightly changed the approach to light in ZSL. Plus I raised the threshold for HDR radio overirde to 31.00 to make maximum use of the entire HDR capture range.

16) also various small and important changes in the operation of the camera for its stable operation

The shooting modes for their intended purpose have not changed much compared to previous configs, but there are changes, and I have to say.

For a wider dynamic range and working with highlights, I recommend using HDR NS. It is also suitable in the evening. But if there is not enough light, MAX HDR NS will help - there is a higher Iso and shutter speed. But the processing also takes longer - 41 frames in a stitch versus 27 for HDR NS (in a row, without waiting for processing, you won’t be able to take photos, unlike HDR NS)

In complete darkness, Astro NS will help - this mode, in addition to astro, is used as a night mode, when other modes do not improve the picture.

Notes on using the camera

1) ASTRO NS is now a hybrid mode - it works just like ASTRO shooting (to do this you need to turn on this mode, and also activate the “astro” button in the viewfinder. And then, by placing the phone on a tripod, astro shooting will begin. Infinite in time, therefore you yourself stop the process! See the previous post

ASTRO NS is also used like NIGHT mode for conditions when there is ALMOST NO LIGHT (darkness). To do this, also launch it, but do not turn on the "Astro" button. It's simple. And the frame will be taken as in HDR NS, but a little longer (higher shutter speed, higher ISO).

2) now you can shoot decent quality video on GCAM.

To do this, you need to enable a 1x lens, which is higher than the 10x (Logical lens). You will get a black screen because this mode is not for photos, and immediately swipe to video - and you will be able to shoot 4k60fps with high bitrate and switch between modules while shooting video. Yes exactly ! This is the implementation of this feature in the new AGC. After shooting a video, simply click on any other module to return to photo mode.

3) regarding the HDRnet button. I have it activated and there is a difference in shooting with it - all my noise reduction, and the iso is optimized for this button. When the lighting gets worse, if you turn it off, the photos become lighter, pink noise creeps in, etc. Therefore, I DO NOT ADVISE turning it off, only if you need to correct the exposure - when you turn it off, this is possible.

Summary and future plan for configs:

That's basically all. Yes, you may have some questions - so don’t hesitate to ask them - in private messages, or in my telegram group (write in PM and join) where we test it all. Special thanks to all the guys with whom we tested this config for a long time, selected some parameters together, etc.

I would like to immediately say some information for the future - since I will soon be buying S24u, then for S23u configs will be released NOTICEFULLY less frequently. But I will still try to release it for these devices whenever possible. Don’t get me wrong - it’s just extremely inconvenient for me to do everything, because the S23u will no longer be on hand, and this imposes some restrictions on testing.

Thank you all and good luck with your photos..

Your Mazar

link to the current AGC 9.1v9 (download with signature samsubg or ruler):

BigKaka: AGC9.1.24_V9.0

Download AGC9.1.24_V9.0 by BigKaka.

www.celsoazevedo.com

config below(don't forget to unpack the archive!)

My telegram channel:

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