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Sony Xperia Z5 has an issue with a misaligned lens

ChrisH
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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)

 

http://imgur.com/a/v5Ww5

 

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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It's 30 days to return a faulty item now for a refund.
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.
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It's 30 days to return a faulty item now for a refund.
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.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
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cheers - I'm super disappointed because otherwise it's a nice phone 😞
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Seen it over at xda and talk.sonymobile.com

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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And from what I'm reading,
It's like it on every one..
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When I click on your first link I am directed here @ChrisH Confused

 

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@Cleoriff - try now slight_smile

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@ChrisH wrote:

@Cleoriff - try now slight_smile


That's better...thanks wink

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Yet again Sony snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
That looks like the Z5 off my list 😞
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This is the Z5 compact, I believe..
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