In terms of software, xperia z2 runs the latest android 4. Hidden among bigger releases, sony introduced at ces 2014 a new camera app that lets you enhance your photos and make them look amazing. Some works on rooted handsets and some work on non rooted handsets so you need to have cwm to install below port. The z1, at that point known by the project code name honami, was unveiled during a press conference in ifa 20 on 4 september 20. Background defocus take photos with background blur like a dlsr. How to update your sony xperia z to the latest android version. The xperia z3 has a 20 megapixel sensor, 25mm fixed lens with fast f2 aperture, 4k and 1080p video, sweep panoramas, a range of picture effects and timeshift burst shooting. The xperia sony background defocus app comes to the play store this week for use on the companys androids. A background defocus tool has been added which allows you to add blur to the background. Sony has just released it to us to show that our sp dont deserve it as its price is lower than xperia z series. Sony xperia z2 android smartphone what makes it unique. Bokeh and monochrome effects sony xperia xz2 premium. It works by taking two photos of an object, then after the user has selected which object should be in focus, blurs the second image, resulting in a background that looks out of focus. Sony small sensor cameras like the hx9v, hx20v, hx200 have a mode called background defocus, which electronically simulates a large apertureshallow depth of field image.
Background defocus lets you play with depth of field. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. How to update your sony xperia z to the latest firmware version. Just now xda dev xperiaz2 has made xperia z2 social camera apps addons port for many xperia smartphones. Brian bennett cnet the most interesting camera feature to me though is what sony calls background defocus, essentially a way.
I got to know about the background defocus app from a blog that i visit regularly. Background defocus is part of sonys smart social camera in select xperia devices, allowing developers to bring their own apps as part of sonys camera experience. Given the short space of time thats elapsed between the two announcements, its understandable that the. The sony xperia z1 is an android smartphone produced by sony. One sharp where you want it focused, and one sharp on the background. Background defocus is available first for the sony xperia z1s. Just six months after the xperia z1, sony is back with another flagship android smartphone.
Aplikasi background defocus tersedia untuk xperia seri z. It captures two photos with different focus settings, which you can bring together to create a photo with one object in sharp focus, against a beautifully blurred background. The background defocus app from sony is a mobile imaging tool that changes the. Now sony has launched a similar app called the background defocus for a. So, ive it installed on my xperia z1 running android 4. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. Sony xperia z2 camera ported to various xperia devices. Defocus the background in android smartphone camera pics. Cameras with background defocus feature aug 30, 2012 can anyone suggest me budget zoom camera with a feature of background defocus. The sony xperia z2 comes with a range of preinstalled special modes and features. The z2 is also the first xperia to offer a 4k video mode, which we will have a. Sonys background defocus camera app brings fake bokeh. Sony background defocus is available exclusively for sony xperia devices. The sony xperia z3 is a new flagship waterproof smartphone that features a lot of cuttingedge camera technologies.
We saw it first on the lg g pro 2, then the xperia z2 and galaxy s5 and since then the htc one m8 has also turned up with a. Sony hits a homerun with its xperia z2 smartphone, a truly awesome android smartphone that competes with the best of them. A dedicated camera button makes shooting underwater with the xperia z3 possible. Sony xperia background defocus camera app shown off. The sony xperia z2 has proved its specialty among different high end smartphones like samsung galaxy s5, the lg g3 and htc one m8. No, the background defocus are just bad implementation of fa. The bokeh effect decreases focus in the background of a photo to emphasise objects at the foreground. Their premier flagship series, the xperia z line has always boasted top notch camera specs, along with interesting features. Sony xperia 5 plus surfaces with a headphone jack and dual.
Camera app background defocus no root ne sony xperia z1. Background defocus lets you manually choose the focus point. The background defocus works perfect when you are using the specified mode, and for this, there is a rule to be applied, or the results wont be impressive the. If you like this video, please subscribe and leave a comment. The app will allow xperia owners to click a photo and then blur the focus around the subject for a fake bokeh or shallow depth of field effect. Sony presents a new app with xperia z1s background defocus. The camera app came with multiple features like background blur and others. Sony background defocus app comes to play store pocketnow. Sony has just released it to us to show that our sp dont deserve it as its price is. Background and themes sony xperia z support english.
Sony has promised however that their new top of the line smart phone will get the 4. The verizon version of the xperia z3 is a solid, enjoyable phone. Sony xperia z2 device is impressive and there is no point against it. This video shows you how to use the special feature of sony xperia z1 compact. The free app lets the object in focus stand out by creating a blurred out background. Sonys xperia range of smartphones and tablets should really be the jewel in its crown. The addition of 4k video capture, while it may not be that useful at the moment, is a statement of intent and also a neat piece of futureproofing from sony. Sony background defocus app for xperia now available on. The new model is the upgraded model of the previous one, some changing in body structure, and great battery life with a solid camera experience. Sonys topend android phone for 2014 is the xperia z2. The bokeh app simulates a shallow depth of field by creating a blurred out background. The tmobile bound xperia z1s will have exclusivity on this feature, at least initially, but we would expect to hit other handsets including the global xperia z1 model in due course.
There are some updates to the camera software as well. The xperia z launched some time ago with android os version 4. Sonys xperia z2 comes with legacy imaging hardware but adds some useful software advancements coupled with the superior chipset. The device, announced at the event, is expected to go on sale later in january. The z3 has pretty much the same camera as the z2, but for some small changes that should in theory help improve its allround shooting credentials. With great specs, solid software especially for sony fans, impressive hardware and progressive design, its a shame that the devices havent been met with great sales and increasing consumer demand. I know with the xperia z and xperia z1 there were issues with viewing angles, but with the xperia z2 sony went to an ips panel and havent. Install xperia z2 camera apps port creative effects, ar. Unlike lens blur and other similarly named effects, sonys background defocus app actually allows users to select the level of blur as well. Camera app background defocus no root ne sony xperia z. Aplikasi background defocus tersedia untuk xperia seri z aplikasi kamera yang bisa membuat gambar blur di bagian belakang obyek, background defocus, kini sudah bisa diinstal di perangkat xperia seri z. The background defocus mode can be brilliant one time and rubbish the next. Most of them weve already seen on the xperia z1 but background defocus is a completely new function. I put object around 30 cms from background and wait for almost 57 min with steady hand to blur the background, but still cant defocus background.
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