[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Maxazarov19:
Greetings !

I am pleased to announce the release of a config for S23u redesigned from scratch - MAZAR EXTENDED. (With three degrees of sharpening according to tradition) for AGC9.1v13 (this camera is very stable and has more extensive functionality than 9.2v4 at the moment)

The config changes the processing style, which is not familiar to you from my previous configs (you will have to get used to it).

The emphasis is on good detail, natural colors and adequate sharpness (sharp)

Changes, processing and improvements relative to previous configs:

1) noise settings for ZSL modes have been redone from scratch

2) settings for HDRE (NS) modes that are close to ZSL have been completely changed

3) Modes redesigned for light/shadows. The picture does not overexpose as before, but provides more balanced and natural lighting

4) Colors. Emphasis on more accurate color rendition, as far as I could adjust. Of course, you can never configure it 100%, there will be mistakes somewhere. But still, the guys and I were very scrupulously adjusted for overall stability in many scenarios.

5) White balance. Correction 0.18 for everyone, also WB COLOR SPACE correction applied for more accurate color rendition

6) saturation made more natural for more accurate colors (with the exception of Vibrant modes, which are richer and more contrasting)

7) dehaze (haze) also changed and lowered to 0.5

8) the overall contrast of the images has been increased

9) ZOOM ZSL (mode for noise, only available at 10x) has also significantly improved detail. It began to give better details when the light deteriorated. But I still recommend during the day - it will work perfectly (from 20x and above for S23u)

10) post-processing has been redesigned for more stable photo processing

11) Shasta and its work have been significantly improved in the new config. Also, its dot artifacts at 5x for S24u (and this applies to all devices) have been corrected by disabling Suppress Hot Pixels (this parameter had a strong effect on Shasta artifacts)

12) Polysharp has also been redesigned (sharpness and its radius) for all modules, specifically adjusted for more accurate perception

13) settings for the frame buffer in ZSL, capture and processing have also been improved. The last frame in ZSL is taken as the main frame to minimize shutter lag. The frame buffer has also been increased

14) artifacts when gluing ZSL are also eliminated to the maximum (yes, there is grease when moving, but not artifacts).

15) SPORT NS mode has been significantly improved. It has become slightly shorter in shutter speed (in the daytime it ranges from 1/500 to 1/2500, and is limited to 1/170 in poor light). The quality of the mode itself has also been improved. But I still recommend it in good light

16) various bugs and errors have been eliminated

17) fixed tap with focus for ZSL modes (does not work on NS)

18) the P3 parameter is disabled for unnecessary color saturation (can be enabled in the camera settings if desired)

19) NS modes have also improved in terms of backlight (thx HDR Override Limit)

20) the front camera has improved in color reproduction and detail

21) overall performance stability is also improved

Shooting modes in my config and their use:

1) MAIN ZSL 📸 - universal photo mode. Suitable for many scenarios. But in the dark it is better to use some of their NS modes (more on this later)

The mode starts in ZSL (the photo is taken immediately after releasing the shutter, like all modes marked ZSL, that is, images are taken from the buffer in advance and then stitched together into a single photo).

2) VIBRANT ZSL 🎨 - essentially the same as MAIN ZSL, but has richer colors and slightly higher contrast. The mode is well suited for shooting food, some colored objects to emphasize color, etc.

3) Bright ZSL ☀️ - another and final mode in ZSL. Same as MAIN ZSL, but brighter in shadows. You can use it on a bright sunny day if MAIN ZSL seems not bright enough for you

4) HDR NS 🌅 🌃 - a fairly universal mode. It has a wider dynamic range than MAIN ZSL, and is also suitable for darker scenarios like night mode. Since the mode starts in NS (Night Sight), unlike ZSL, the frames are stitched together after pressing the shutter button. The mode is very suitable for static objects, but not so much for moving objects. Therefore, MAIN ZSL behaves more confidently in this regard

5) VIBRANT NS 🎨 🌄 - the same as HDR NS, but has more saturated colors and slightly higher contrast. Also use by analogy with the VIBRANT ZSL mode if you want a more colorful picture.

6) MAX HDR NS 🌅 🌉 - a more advanced analogue of HDR NS. Its difference from HDR NS is that it is even lighter in the dark (higher iso), there are more frames in stitching (40) and a slightly longer shutter speed (1/9), so it is ideal for night scenarios. But due to the large number of frames, unlike HDR NS, image processing takes longer, so you need to wait until the end of processing before taking the next frame. In HDR NS you can click frames without waiting for the end of processing. IT IS IMPORTANT! PAY ATTENTION TO THIS!

7) SPORT NS 🏃 - mode designed for fast-moving objects (for movement).

It only works in NS (it runs in it). Shutter speed is limited to 1/115. During the day it is even shorter. I recommend using it in sufficient lighting! If the light deteriorates, do not expect good results - after all, a short shutter speed makes itself felt

8) DARK HDR NS 🌇 - the same as HDR NS, but it is darker in exposure and shadows - suitable for atmospheric evening photos with signs, for example. Use it if it seems that HDR NS gave a bright picture at night and you want to tone down the excess lightness. That is, the regime is given for variety

9) ASTRO NS 🌠 - essentially a dual-purpose mode (2 in 1). Used primarily for astro photography. To do this, it is better to put the phone on a tripod, press the astro button in the viewfinder, after which stars will appear on the shutter button (ASTRO has been activated), then press the shutter button and wait until the photo is taken. The time is very long and you decide when to stop filming!

The second purpose of the ASTRO NS mode is shooting in pitch darkness, when even MAX HDR NS will not cope. Here the shutter speed reaches 1/2. To use ASTRO as an extreme night mode, you do not need to turn on the button, but simply shoot in NS and that’s it, while it is advisable not to move the phone, because the likelihood of blurring is high.

10) ZOOM ZSL 🔍 - this mode is available ONLY on a 10x lens and is used for maximum zoom.

How to use :

1) NO NEED to use ZOOM ZSL at 10x. It is intended for 15x and above! (Preferably 20x and above). And this is where it gives an advantage over just Main ZSL with crop. Keep in mind !

2) I recommend using it outdoors during the day, or indoors, on some signs too, but not in poor light!

3) this mode is not suitable for moving objects due to upscale! It's more for static

Summary

I hope you enjoy my work, which I take very seriously. I tested it in a group with members of the forum (thanks to them for this, nothing would have worked without them), so the config took a long time to create. After all, it’s hard to adjust everything for three phones at once (each has its own characteristics and processing nuances)

I don’t know how it will go further for S23, but there is still an opportunity to work. For S24u it’s understandable - after all, it’s the only one I have in my hands.

Therefore, good photos to everyone, and never think that this solution is a complete alternative to stock - here is my own vision, and I am not imposing it on anyone.

Your MAZAR

Gcam:

BigKaka: AGC9.1.24_V13.0

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