this thread so quiet now.

The Xperia Z1 Night-Mode Reference Guide!


Since our current app for Z1 has poor control over the camera parameters due to limitation of our android, fortunately we have several night modes in our Z1 to choose from. Each mode has its own set of parameters which can provide excellent shots with minimal blur and noise. This guide will provide you the guidance to shoot night shots depending on your taste.

20 MP manual mode
Adjustable parameters:
ISO: 50-800
Max shutter speed: 1/8" (EV +2)
Focus mode: Auto Focus

Great setup if you choose to shoot macro object in a decent lighting. Make sure your phone is away from the subject 8cm away. You have control over the camera parameters here, unfortunately the maximum allowable shutter speed is at 1/8" which may turn your photo underexposed if you try to shoot at low ISO. Higher ISO give you higher noise which is a no no.

Night potrait 8MP only
Auto parameters: (In SCN mode, the phone camera decides the parameter)
ISO: 50-800
Max shutter speed: 1/4" (No EV control)
Focus mode: Auto Focus

Its a decent mode to shoot at low light subject but sometimes the camera may decide a very high ISO settings (Up to 800) if the subject has poor lighting and moves causing blurs and noises. You dont have the choice to choose the ISO and shutter speed

Night scene 8MP only
Auto parameters: (Same as above)
ISO: 50-100
Max shutter speed: 0.8" (No EV control)
Focus mode: Infinity

One of my favorite mode to shoot night scene! The lower ISO range and long shutter speed (up to 0.8") combine with a tripod, the Z1 certainly will be the happier snapper around in the night scene. The low ISO in this mode produce very minimal noise. Light trail shoots can be produced in this mode as well

However, this mode is NOT for macro/potrait shots due to the lack of auto focus in this mode.

Fireworks 8MP only
Auto parameters: (Same as above)
ISO: 50
Max shutter speed: 0.8" (No EV control)
Focus mode: Infinity

Same as Night scene but with a fixed ISO at 50 only

Cheers!

LIES!

is this your first time update through pcc?

Our device too new and Dev yet update the list. Wait longer?

Damnn

A mini tips to focus with on screen shutter. Click and hold to focus. Release will capture photo. To release without capture, hold and slide away from the shutter button.

I've been looking for that! where you got it

O wow. New firmware?

welcome

arghhh beat me.

mind bulking it?

Not to spoil the party though, the imak casing doesnt has opening for the magnetic dock which holding me back for the purchase. @leowillis case fits nicely into the original docking.

hit me up

looks like previous leak as carrier specific phone
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/10/11/xperi...ress-pic-leaks/

day 7 still no sign of new firmware

257 UPDATE IS UP!

This post has been edited by hikashi: Oct 22 2013, 08:18 AM

Pcc atm

Sony set come with black sticker

most importantly sony set comes with sony warranty card.