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northmonkey
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On 2013-11-26 17:13:48, XperiaJunkie wrote:
@northmonkey I do think the Z1 has the best camera on any Android device that would also include the S4 Zoom (unless its a flash test). The reason I think its the best is mainly down to the fact that anybody can take decent shots in SA mode and if you spend time with manual mode and tinker about with the settings it can take some fantastic shots that no Droid can match. One other thing I like is the camera UI which I also think is best among Android. Yes manual controls can be a bit subjective in the lack of shutter speed and so on but these are things Sony could bring with future updates and if the camera progresses like the one on the Z which did'nt have the best camera at launch but did get better as time goes on then I'm sure the Z1 will be a contender for best camera phone for some time to come. 
The LED light is decent enough for close objects and will probably light up a small room enough to take a decent image.
I never us the zoom on a phone but the 3x clear zoom again is ok but would only recommend it if it is needed maybe just best to crop your image and see what you think is best.
I have just take 2 photos very quickly one with flash and one without
as you can see there was only a tiny anmount of ambiant light coming from the PC monitor in the room at the back. This is not done to show the quality of the photo but the power of the LED flash.
[ This Message was edited by: XperiaJunkie on 2013-11-26 16:30 ]
Thank you mate, I appreciate the post and the pics, that's good info and interesting. |
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moogoo
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hahaha
@sponse - shut up man! 
@northmonkey - well what do you expect? you own an S4, you repeatedly bashed Sony, and you come back here asking questions like you give a $@#!? it's a waste of our time to even consider your questions.
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northmonkey
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On 2013-11-26 19:47:12, moogoo wrote:
hahaha
@sponse - shut up man!
@northmonkey - well what do you expect? you own an S4, you repeatedly bashed Sony, and you come back here asking questions like you give a $@#!? it's a waste of our time to even consider your questions.
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Hatseflats
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On 2013-11-26 19:34:58, northmonkey wrote:
Shut the f**k up! What's it got to do with you? I don't appreciate a post like that!
What's up with the swearing? 
What it has got to do with me? Well for starters, you post in a forum, on a topic i happen to read. I remember you clearly stating before that you feel that Sony has learned nothing from the Xperia Z and that you sold that one and bought a S4. That was besides the negativity on Sony in general.
Then you come back here and ask the same questions you've asked before. So honestly, i ask you.... why???
Are you not happy with your S4? Are you considering to buy the Z1? Please tell me 
And last but not least : You don't appreciate it?
On 2013-11-26 19:53:21, northmonkey wrote:
If you don't like it don't read or comment, no-one is forcing you to comment.
[ This Message was edited by: Hatseflats on 2013-11-26 23:30 ] |
Felimenta97
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Ok. One question: Does anyone knows if unlocking the bootloader still breaks the camera? My friend is addicted to CM, and he wants to buy the Z1 due the big screen and waterproof, but wants to use CM, but don't want to lose the camera lol...
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moogoo
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afaik .. the unlocked bootloader = unusable camera problem hasn't been fixed yet.
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XperiaJunkie
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16MP Gionee Elife E7 claims to be the best Android cameraphone
Elife E7 main camera has 16 megapixels of higher than the usual 1.34 µm size, and there's also an 8 megapixel front-facing shooter. The primary lens is based on the Largan M8 solution and is said to deliver sharp images.
Gionee Elife E7 will be up for grabs from December 5 in Black, White, Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow and Orange color options. The 16 GB variant is priced at 2,699 Yuan (about $443), while the 32 GB model caries a price tag of 3,199 Yuan (about $525). The smartphone will also hit markets outside of China in early 2014.
could this be a threat to the Z1's crown for what I think is the best Android cameraphone ?
http://www.gsmarena.com/16mp_[....]roid_cameraphone-news-7262.php
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randomuser
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The pixel size indicates 1/2.3" sensor size.
Most probably it is using this sensor below
http://www.ovt.com/products/sensor.php?id=116 |
moogoo
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looked nice til i saw that big bump for the lens!
and is it me or does their theme look very iOS7 ?
plus, doesn't look like there's a shutter key boo!
time will tell if the quality is any good. i'm fairly sure Z1 will hold its own quite well. especially after it gets updated some more..
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XperiaJunkie
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thats what I thought iOS7 rip off would be good to see a head to head shoot-out between the 2 once it is released.
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rency0722
Joined: Jul 26, 2013
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Wow man, the specs of the camera sensor beast is great! Hands down to Omnivision for creating this one, and also for the RGBW coding capable camera sensor, which is found in Moto X.
I was also thinking of the next gen Exmor RS sensor to finally be equipped with RGBW coding and higher pixel pitch, upping to 1/2.0" sensor size retaining the 20.7 MP. |
vikeviki
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Guys pretty bad luck this time also and its like I can never enjoy Z1,finally Sony people called me to get DOA handest,when I checked again there is Yellow tint in the screen,surprisingly there was a service device so checked and confirmed the other Z1 had clear white screen and pure brightness mine new handset was having yellow tint,so it really confirms display panel lottery or some issues in display panel used in Z1...
Guys trust me I lost hope finally on Z1 which I loved too much from beginning and now losing the dreams that I dont get z1 anymore...
What shall I do ,shall I ask for refund or tell them to get proper display handset ,any thoughts or opinions(personal).........
my mind is saying go for Z2,is it cruel intentions?  |
Bonovox
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Anyone thinking of a Z1 with O2 will get a PS4
http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/2013/11/27/o2-to-bundle-sony-playstation-4-with-xperia-z1/
Phone?? What phone?? |
Tsepz_GP
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On 2013-11-27 17:46:12, vikeviki wrote:
Guys pretty bad luck this time also and its like I can never enjoy Z1,finally Sony people called me to get DOA handest,when I checked again there is Yellow tint in the screen,surprisingly there was a service device so checked and confirmed the other Z1 had clear white screen and pure brightness mine new handset was having yellow tint,so it really confirms display panel lottery or some issues in display panel used in Z1...
Guys trust me I lost hope finally on Z1 which I loved too much from beginning and now losing the dreams that I dont get z1 anymore...
What shall I do ,shall I ask for refund or tell them to get proper display handset ,any thoughts or opinions(personal).........
my mind is saying go for Z2,is it cruel intentions?
With your luck so far? Get a refund and wait for the Z2 or whatever they call the Z1's successor. I wouldn't wish what you've gone through with your Z1 on anyone, if it was me I'd be losing my mind by now, not even my  K850 was that bad and that is by far the worst phone I've ever had in terms of issues.
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moogoo
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@vikeviki - get a refund and wait. at this point it isn't much longer and with the hassle you have to deal with.. asking for a replacement will just take more time than its worth. Z1 is a sexy device but with your luck and experience, just wait for the successor. If for some reason you don't like the successor, you can go back to Z1 for cheaper and by then, there shouldn't be any display lottery phones out.
@bono - nice find. sucks all the UK carriers have such great giveaways.. american carriers suck ass!!! ASS I TELL YOU!..
moogoo
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