Xperia PRO-I: Superb Phone for 4K Video If It Weren’t For…

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[DanPandrea]

Man it would be nice to see Sony release a 28mm 1” (no cropping) smartphone. No tele and ultrawide lenses, just one focal, with proper aperture control. Just like the the Panasonic DMC-CM1, but with all the Sony goodies: the focusing, the apps and the UI.

[ZachACameraGuy]

i didnt realize the opening was shot with the phone until you mentioned it... that proofs how nice it looks...

[devilmaycry]

I have had my Xperia PRO-I for 3 weeks now and it hasn't disappointed me it's definitely the start of better things to come from Sony Xperia in the future.

[Ruylopez]

All the phone camera needs for shooting video is a nice chunky grip so it's easy to hold for long periods, and a big battery built in, that's easy to recharge or swap out. And maybe a viewfinder. And perhaps interchangeable lens mount to make it more versatile. And maybe weather sealing and tough plastic so it can take a few knocks.

[kapilbusawah]

Odd to say but in the settings menu for Video Pro, turn off stability.

1. You get more frame.
2. It alleviates many of the artifacting that ruined your videos and the stability is actually better. My theory is that SONY is coupling the native OIS with their e-stab and many occasions they clash instead of harmonise causing inconsistent stability. Turn it off and it's just the OIS. Natural pan, less jitter organic motions!

[oldtechnology]

Overheating is feature that everyone knows and loves about Sony cameras. It is there because Sony phones and cameras are developed in Sweden. It is actually hand warmers that kicks in after 12 mins.

[markchodotcom]

Thanks for the mention! When you said you'd "quote" me, I thought it'd be: "anonymous Internet man complained."

I never managed to figure out why mine overheats. I thought maybe it was related to using the 5G radio but that wasn't the case, either. There was a firmware update yesterday (12/24) and it seems to be better now ... ? This phone does my head in. At least the still photos are good.

[wpherigo]

That’s a great observation, Kai, that some people would get a great Experia and others might not. Nice work as always.

[cowcow]

The reason you got more dynamic range in basic mode because the hdr was on. If you switch on the hdr in vdeo pro, will be the same. Just tested recently. And you can change the exposure in video pro on the second menu page. No quality differencebetween apps just the controll layout/ simplicity was changed.

[ScalzoPhoto]

For stabilization, everyone forgets that the Sony ZV-1 and new Sony cameras save gyroscopic data, and can be stabilized much better in post. That is a nice feature since you don't have to worry about having super steady hands while shooting. I think when shooting you increase the shutter to double or triple the normal setting, so if I am not mistaken there "might" be less motion blur depending on the gyroscopic data should be included in all cameras

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Yes. Something felt wrong. He is usually an hour or two lat compared to the other Youtubers. I guess it will be released tomorrow.

[SaintNomad]

3:13 Right after you said Stabilization is Fantastic, the video is shaking.

[Schwermetall]

If I remember right Sony have a special 3, 5mm connector with stereo mic input!

[mic]

I assume that Leica M11 review wasn't supposed to be up so early 😂

[TheKentaurion]

Feels like it’s not so good for vlogging at 24 mm. Better zoomed in a bit. Filming just what you see looks awesome. That stabilzation is sadly just bad.

[ggzii]

Now you pointed out the text blur, I cant unsee it!

[CreteQ]

Hey guys. My main issue with the Pro-i is the price. I can get a Zv-1, smallrig cage, wireless mic set, led lights, Zhiyun gimbal, wide lens adapter, various filter sets, spare batteries and charger and still have a load of money over and just keep my old phone rather than buy the Pro-i

[FlyingWingsOfIcarus]

The more reviews I see of this phone the less I want it. The GoPros provided much better footage. I think it will depreciate fast in value at 2nd hand costs.

[namelesssnitchy]

the auto button in cinematography pro app is not for auto iso. it automatically scans which setting is best for that specific frame you are taking. if it says too bright for auto try to go extreme lower or higher setting push that setting on and try again auto. it might adjust it. same for the shutter speed

[BucksSk.R]

That's mean I could be waiting for markIV series and let pass it right?