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Sony Xperia Z5 has an issue with a misaligned lens
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05-10-2015 17:48 - edited 05-10-2015 18:10
So here are some test photos I've taken a little earlier - I varied between 4:3 and 16:9 ratio (23mp and 20mp respectively)
There is definitely A LOT of blurring/lack of focus/sharpness at the edges:
For example, this photo:
http://i.imgur.com/Wa79ZEW.jpg
The bell is in focus but check out the bushes - they seem very blurred!
Maybe it's the automatic mode using too small a focal length? That'd explain why the bell is relatively sharp but beyond that everything is blurred - almost like it's a portrait shot where you want the person to be focused and the background softer.
And here: http://i.imgur.com/hEgwHyk.jpg
The auto mode identified it as a landscape but look at the bush to the left.
The quality doesn't match my expectations
Edit: In fact, it seems like the problem is all down the lefthandside like other users have reported
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This has been reported on xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/camera-performance-quality-flash-t3206214
And on Sony's support forums: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z5-Z5-Compact-Z5-Premium/Z5C-blurry-camera-images-more-blur-on-...
I'm going to be returning my handset - what is the process for that? I don't want another Z5 if the issue is only going to happen with a new phone (I do not want my 14-day return period to expire while I'm swapping around trying to get lucky with a working camera).
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on 05-10-2015 17:51
Too return it you must go back to where you purchased it from, ie in store or online.
If online call cs on 202 for details.
Currently using:
OnePlus 6 (O2 & Sfr), Z3 Tablet (Three UK), iPhone 8+ (EE)



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on 05-10-2015 17:53

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on 05-10-2015 18:02
My personal opinion is that the lenses are misaligned and/or not the perfect shape for that distance to the sensor...
It was like this on z3 to some extent but not as bad.
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on 05-10-2015 18:02
It's like it on every one..
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on 05-10-2015 18:02
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on 05-10-2015 18:07
@Cleoriff - try now
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on 05-10-2015 18:12
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on 05-10-2015 18:17
That looks like the Z5 off my list

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on 05-10-2015 18:23