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ascariss
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hmm I understand why Sony or vodafone would do this? unless this is where they are testing the 20MP superior auto out? What is more interesting is the file size, 7,17 MB vs 5.xx MB on my manual 20.7MP shots, so perhaps there is a new algorithm? There seems to be more noise though in the 20MP auto, but the better point is the file size, bigger should mean less file compression?
Also would be nice to see HDR in full 20.7MP as well personally.
On 2013-12-18 16:38:55, DexterMoser wrote:
On 2013-12-17 22:11:25, Gitaroo wrote:
read a post about the white balance at support xperia, the guy from sony said we don't need to install the rip white balance setting, it will be included in the Z1 update for the beginning of 2014 for everyone. He doesn't specify if its 4.3.1, or 4.4 though.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5[....]LOW-TINT-Z1/m-p/477533#U477533
That could kinda proof zomg right, he mentioned the camera improvements come with 4.3.1 in January.
I got hope!
[ This Message was edited by: DexterMoser on 2013-12-18 15:39 ]
Are we even going to see 4.3.1 on the Z1, I fail to see the point of it since I thought it was just an update to the nexus 7? I feel an update to 4.4 or 4.4.2 would be the best option.
It took sony 5 months to release 4.3 for the Z1, I'm counting from the date it was released publicly and not to manufacturers since Sony would have received it earlier, but if this is the same case for kitkat, then 4.4 should technically arrive in February for the Z1, technically but not definitively.
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DexterMoser
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Yes, I also think that an direct update to 4.4 would be mor logical and better.
4.3.1 was just mentioned by zomg, so it's just a rumor.
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Gitaroo
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4.3.1 was a bug fix, I think it was due to timing since 2013 Nexus 7 was their new device atm and 4.4 being release so soon so only Nexus 7 got it, the rest just go straight to 4.4. We could get a minor update in early Jan with white balance tool being available for everyone now and maybe the jpeg compression that ZOMG was talking about a long the side. As for the 20 MP auto being more noisy, probably due to high ISO, Sony made the auto mode to snap pics as quick as possible, so their focus seems to be always on speed than quality. My 20 MP manual is normally around 7 MB in size so I think its about right. There's also a guy from XDA that insisting he know whats coming with another major update in Late Feb,
http://forum.xda-developers.c[....]ost.php?p=48599742&postcount=1
HDR in 20 MP mode, not sure what he is trying to say.
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chirag22ster
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Many thanks for the reply. One more issue is that my phone doesnt recognise most bluetooth devices, ie my car and my sobr ericsson bluetooth headset.i was hoping this update would solve thenproblem but it hasnt. |
josephnero
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@MusaD.Dragon
it's ok bro.i think 4.3 update for xperia T is close  |
MusaD.Dragon
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Anybody experiencing that annoying message limit notification when texting ? Ô.ô |
Gitaroo
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anyone know whats the deal with Sony and their small apps support? Its such a good idea and it seems like they don't even bother to make any official one anymore. They should work with google to make hangout small apps compatible. Samsung multi screen support keeps getting updated with new apps support while Sony don't even care. |
Geoffxx
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I have Z1 from HK and there was no change to SA resolution unless it's selectable in which case I can't try as the top 3rd of my touch screen is dead so I can't select setting in camera |
MusaD.Dragon
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http://www.techradar.com/news[....]phone-6-handsets-tested-904250 |
doministry
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You see. Another good test.
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MNX1024
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HaHa, kind of funny how they used a picture of the ZL instead of the Z1 and got the megapixels wrong. |
moogoo
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^ha yea that is funny. but inaccurate information is what's to be expected from techradar..
moogoo
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Geoffxx
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well guys my research is finished, all of the guides I've seen so far on the web fall short of the meaty parts of replacing the Z1 screen, there is a critical part that is so far unpublished involving the parting of the alloy frame with all the controls and buttons from the inner frame that houses the screen, the tricky part is being able to remove the alloy chassis with the headphone volume power camera keys and the flex circuits that attach them all without damage - it will be a challenge, perhaps I can borrow a camera and try and record the procedure which I have yet to see anywhere on the net, the Z1 has 6 layers that are all bonded together the easy part is getting down to the last 2 layers - screen on the front and a sub frame that it mounts to
It will be four weeks before I have all the bits - I'm sort of looking forward to the challenge as I have no choice, my only hope is that the screen I have bought is as good as the one I have - I guess no reason it shouldn't be.....maybe better JDC lol |
XperiaJunkie
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@Geoffxx here is a teardown video I have found on you tube not sure if this helps you though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch[....]4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
This was also published on XperiaBlog.net again another teardown
www.xperiablog.net/2013/09/15/xperia-z1-disassembly-guide/
[ This Message was edited by: XperiaJunkie on 2013-12-19 20:32 ] I'm so happy 'cause today
I've found my friends ...
They're in my head
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ascariss
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Was watching the vergecast and joshua topolosky just got himself a Z1, unlocked the C6906, and he is actually quite surprised by it and is really impressed with the camera, and mentioned it is actually better than the iphone camera and much easier to use than the lumia 1020 camera.
He did mention some of the skin is a bit odd in some places but generally likes it.
Anyone know when Sony will be releasing the skin creater app? |
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