Sony Xperia 1 V camera apps are unlike any other smartphone's

Sony is not afraid to do things differently with its Xperia lineup, and the Xperia 1 V is the most recent example. With as many as three camera apps onboard, it can take some time to get to know when to use each one and how to best put it to use. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the Xperia 1 V's most and least used camera feature.

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00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Photo Pro app
01:44 - Burst shooting
03:31 - Video Pro app
04:25 - S-cinetone color space
04:36 - Low light samples and color spaces
04:53 - Stabilization options
05:40 - Cinema Pro app
06:59 - Aspect ratio options
07:23 - Cons and shortcomings
09:40 - Conclusion
09:56 - Selfie camera video quality

[kagomotlalekgosi]

Sony is an underrated but they make good quality phones which are ideal for those kinds of people who want the best of the best from camera to the video quality is unmatched ❤️

[pixels_per_inch]

1:51 Actually all rear cameras can burst at 30 fps (Hi+) and 20 fps with HDR, both I believe are world's first for a smartphone. Come to think of it, I think Sony's the first as well for focus breathing compensation on the Xperia 1 IV as well.
8:54 Cinema Pro isn't meant for "spontaneous shooting", that's what Video Pro is for.

[SupremelyBX]

Many reviews misunderstand how to use CinemaPro app, and this is one of them. The app is meant for a project based workflow, meaning that it's much more structured than shooting a vlog, for example. That's what videopro is for.

S-Cinetone isn't in Cinema Pro because it has the Venice CS profile in it.

[aideyp]

It's nice that GSM Arena has added this video, not extensive but nice all the same.

I am pretty pleased with my Xperia I V so far, getting the WH-1000 XM5 as part of the preorder was very nice 😎

[anecro]

Rack focus definitely needs to be added to the video pro app, I can't count the times when I needed it and it could've been extremely useful for me. Cinema pro is such a different system with such a hugely different output that it doesn't work as a substitute.

And we finally need to get a couple of other features and bugs fixed:

- Clipping zebras.

- The ability to enable features that need another feature turned off first (maybe allow us to do this after displaying a message that says "warning: this function will turn off" instead of having them greyed out).

- Sony needs to finally fix the infinity manual focus bug where if you switch lenses while you have manually set your focus to infinity, it'll default like 1/5th of the bar lower.

- PLEASE fix the RAW file softness as well as the EXTREMELY problematic color rings that appear in low light RAW scenarios on all lenses, I know for a fact that's an issue coming from their vignetting removal solution that for some reason applies to the RAWs too.

- An RGB histogram.

- The upgrade on the telephoto and ultrawide sensors we desperately need.

There's a lot more, but all of these are great upgrades for the next generation.

[wilrivera]

... I really dig the format of this video.

[Rafaelinux]

Cinema mode and "spontaneous shooting" are not compatible. One is meant to make cinema-worthy shorts. These are not done on the fly.

[My-Opinion-Doesnt-Matter]

Nice and a bit convoluted apps, but the result "leaves a lot to be desired", especially the dynamic range...

[TheReyal]

What does this mean in camera descriprion "Resolution 52 MP (Full aspect) / 48 MP (Effective) / 12 MP (Still image recording)". Only 12 MP will be available in the camera settings?

[hopuscoupe]

Is it gonna save shot instantly like apple for example in point and shoot, or it has that lag from shoot to save like samsung?

[DARKDEV]

I don't understand the 90 % of the features, but I'm still watching 😂 . Ig his voice is soothing to listen.

[HalXV]

Sony makes my favorite cameras, and definitely feel like I can take the best smartphone pictures with the Xperia phones, having said that I know how to handle a mirrorless camera, I wouldn't recommend this kind of phone to regular users that just want to point and click and get decent pictures... What I'm trying to say is, I'm glad that companies like Sony create options for a very specific demographic, buying and Xperia phone is more like buying a small mirrorless camera with a smartphone integrated to it and not the other way around, is like buying a camera accessory.

[Harishps]

Man I'm currently using Sony 1 ii,
And I would say the photos are great and you can push it to peak levels, but it falls short when shooting videos. I had an LG phone and it could shoot better videos than the current one I'm having. This is not that below average but definitely not upto the level of its hype. I saw few video samples of sony 1 v and i kind ah feel the same. Unless you have good accessories to support the camera division like gimble, it failed to fully convince me to get one

[GeordiLaForgery]

Hey gsma any chance you could do a roundup of recent smaller handsets? Tired of carrying round these giant bricks.

[The-Heart-Will-Testify]

I used to brag about 0:32 iPhone cameras and Samsung cameras. After so many years and looking at the new iPhones and Samsungs, it's really overrated cameras. I don't even like how auto mode is. Especially since I started a business, I can easily tell the difference in quality when I upload it on the internet.

[davidlear]

Cinepro and Videopro lack the particular 50 setting shutter speed feature of CameraPro to cancel out electric light flicker, thus making filming in many artificially lit scenes a no-no.

[SatongiFilms]

4:38 this is backwards.. the shot at night that has visible purple/blue tint in shadows is HLG... don't use HLG on this phone, it looks good on your phone ONLY, and horrible everywhere else

[pauledwards]

Only got video creator on my new 1 V is this the same thing??

[HenryShaw]

Hi does this record video at 60FPS when using Optical zoom? Thanks

[AbJsm]

can you take photo or video with full screen display ?