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DACHA
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Sony Xperia (Altair) could potentially be the next flagship |
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itsjustJOH
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On 2014-01-17 21:45:40, DACHA wrote:
Sony Xperia (Altair) could potentially be the next flagship
Nothing is true, leaks are prohibited.
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-XYZ
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Sony really need to fix their Camera software. Once they can get it to at least Apple-level, their superior sensor technology will basically mean, they have the best overall smartphones available on the market.
That and use IPS screens exclusively (until AMOLED, becomes reliably higher quality than a IPS LCD).
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Also, they NEED to have Optical Image Stabilisation. Absolutely NEED to have it. Yeah their digital steady-shot does a decent job, but a good optical one, will always do better.
If they can somehow find a way to get the entire sensor and its lens assembly to "Float", with gyroscopic stabilisation, within say....a 9mm frame....I would be blown away, cause that would provide unparalleled stabilisation. You know what, Sony have the technical capabilities to actually do it too.
But that software....Jeez. Their image processing software is still far behind other companies, like Apple's, or Nokia's. I still don't understand why they don't leverage their camera division. Yeah, they say that its "the best of Sony", but there is no evidence that their imaging division have spent any time working on the Z1's camera software even though they should.
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my ninja
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Sony Balanced Optical Steady Shot exists.. another tech they seem to withhold from mobile.
BOSS is only 2 axis.. it should be three, but thats a minor niggle. |
vivftp
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On 2014-01-18 00:45:27, my ninja wrote:
Sony Balanced Optical Steady Shot exists.. another tech they seem to withhold from mobile.
BOSS is only 2 axis.. it should be three, but thats a minor niggle.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it exists in a larger scale for things like handycams. I suppose the question is whether it can be miniaturized for phone use, or if some other technique will need to be used.
BTW, on the subject of materials for phones, would magnesium alloy that's used for things like camera bodies have any advantages over aluminum? |
-XYZ
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On 2014-01-18 01:40:43, vivftp wrote:
On 2014-01-18 00:45:27, my ninja wrote:
Sony Balanced Optical Steady Shot exists.. another tech they seem to withhold from mobile.
BOSS is only 2 axis.. it should be three, but thats a minor niggle.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it exists in a larger scale for things like handycams. I suppose the question is whether it can be miniaturized for phone use, or if some other technique will need to be used.
BTW, on the subject of materials for phones, would magnesium alloy that's used for things like camera bodies have any advantages over aluminum?
Regarding the first point, I reckon it could be theoretically, but it would require some engineering genius. As far as I can see, it may only be possible to have 2-axis, but even then it would be pretty damn good.
Regarding the second point, it would be about the same in terms of durability, just lighter. I'm not a materials scientist though, so don't quote me (seriously, don't do that). |
Ambroos
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On 2014-01-18 00:45:27, my ninja wrote:
Sony Balanced Optical Steady Shot exists.. another tech they seem to withhold from mobile.
BOSS is only 2 axis.. it should be three, but thats a minor niggle.
It's not withholding if it's not technically possible. Balanced Optical SteadyShot means moving the entire camera module around in the body. That would mean basically making the whole camera module float in the phone. How do you see that happening?
If you'll get optical stabilization it'll have very little effect anyway, there's only so much you can do at those sizes. |
Supa_Fly
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On 2014-01-17 21:45:40, DACHA wrote:
Sony Xperia (Altair) could potentially be the next flagship
By the code name alone I HOPE not! Those old enough to recall the Altair - that PC was a failure at birth regardless of the specs!
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-XYZ
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It's not withholding if it's not technically possible. Balanced Optical SteadyShot means moving the entire camera module around in the body. That would mean basically making the whole camera module float in the phone. How do you see that happening?
I can imagine something, but it would be ridiculously difficult to do it. I don't even know if it could be done to be honest, but its an idea.
If you'll get optical stabilization it'll have very little effect anyway, there's only so much you can do at those sizes.
It may be little, but at the top end, small gains are what make the difference. Plus, it would mean you could have full-res shots that are properly stabilised, as well as complete FOV for stabilised video capture. Not to mention the gains in low-light photography.
Every little helps.
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supercoolman
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On 2014-01-18 05:15:28, -XYZ wrote:
It may be little, but at the top end, small gains are what make the difference. Plus, it would mean you could have full-res shots that are properly stabilised, as well as complete FOV for stabilised video capture. Not to mention the gains in low-light photography.
Every little helps.
even if it means $200 premium on top of current flagship price due to R&D went into it? |
-XYZ
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On 2014-01-18 05:36:11, supercoolman wrote:
On 2014-01-18 05:15:28, -XYZ wrote:
It may be little, but at the top end, small gains are what make the difference. Plus, it would mean you could have full-res shots that are properly stabilised, as well as complete FOV for stabilised video capture. Not to mention the gains in low-light photography.
Every little helps.
even if it means $200 premium on top of current flagship price due to R&D went into it?
Doesn't necessarily have to be the floating-sensor "Balanced Optical SteadyShot", it could be ANY kind of OIS. Cause it will make a difference. Might not be a night-and-day difference, but it will improve the performance. |
BenLing
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Xperia Sirius D6503 Live photos leaked
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HxH
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On 2014-01-17 15:21:59, Xajel wrote:
BTW, After WMC in 24-27 Feb. is there's any event out there ?
of course beside IFA which is too far in 5-10 Sept.
The event in Shanghai, where Sony introduced Z Ultra and C last year.
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MartenR
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Yay, thin bezels. |
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