Free night: Sony Xperia XZ2 advanced night shooting.

Since I tried Sony XZ2 this spring, I have been amazed at its performance in 4K photography and recording, not only the picture quality, but also the balance between static photography and dynamic recording, without focusing on either side.

Recently, Sony introduced XZ2 Premium, which continued the S845 high-speed core adopted by XZ2, and introduced the dual-lens module Motion Eye Dual. Through this dual-lens camera, combined with AUBE real-time image fusion processing chip, it further has better performance under high ISO.

These days, I also took advantage of the summer to explore all kinds of flashing light and shadow and charming nights in summer with this mobile phone.

In August, XZ2 Advanced Edition also updated its system, adding two modes: blurred background (scattered scenes) and black and white. This part of the new features will also be updated after the first introduction of dual lens.

Update: First of all, 1 system has updated "background blur" and "black and white mode" to bring more flexible dual-lens shooting.

Quote source: Free Night: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium；; ; Yu Yang's Monologue

Take a beautiful photo of Xperia XZ2 Premium at night.

First, explore the night and capture the highlights of the city. Motion Eye Dual dual cameras are naturally the focus of XZ2 Premium.

In this module, Sony used a color lens with 6.5438+0.9 million pixels and a black and white lens with 6.5438+0.2 million pixels to form a Motion Eye dual-lens camera.

The roles of these two lenses are different. The aperture of color lens is F 1.8, which is mainly used for color information when taking pictures. 12 megapixel black-and-white lens with a maximum aperture of F 1.6. Because there is no need to record colors, this lens can focus more on details and high sensitivity.

Through Sony's own AUBE? The real-time image fusion processing chip also enables the Motion Eye dual-camera module to obtain better high-sensitivity adjustment and better image quality.

If XZ2 Advanced Edition uses "Ultra-high Sensitivity Mode" when taking photos under low light source (that is, the result calculated by using two lenses), it can use ISO 5 1200 at most when taking photos and ISO 12800 when taking videos. I like to take photos with Sony Xperia's mobile phone for the simple reason that it is an independent shutter button.

As a photographer, I prefer the shutter button to the touch screen. This independent shutter button can not only take pictures, but also the pressure of half pressing the shutter, which feels like taking pictures with a camera.

I also like that it can quickly start the camera by pressing for about 0.5 seconds when the screen is locked, which is very convenient.

Just mentioned XZ2 Premium's first dual-lens module, which has an ideal performance in high sensitivity. I also took this time to give it a try.

There are roughly two ways to turn on the ultra-high sensitivity mode.

One is that in automatic mode, the camera will automatically turn on the dual-lens ultra-high sensitivity mode when it encounters a dark scene; In addition, it is M mode, which can be opened manually.

In addition, it should be noted that it can only be used in four scales and pixels: 16:9/ 13MP, 16mp, 4:3/ 17MP and 4:3/ 12MP. If it is 16:9/ 17MP and 4:3/ 19MP, you can only shoot with a single lens (color lens).

▲ In general automatic mode, the camera will detect the light source environment to choose whether to turn on ultra-high sensitivity.

▲ In M mode, there is an icon similar to glasses on the camera button, which can be pressed to turn on the dual-lens ultra-high sensitivity mode.

Generally speaking, when my experience is below ISO 1600, the difference is not obvious.

However, above ISO 3200, the higher the ISO value, the more obvious the difference in image quality.

I chose two sets of photos to see the difference.

The first set of photos is the night view of the ISO2500 river. In fact, it can be seen that in the high sensitivity mode, the performance of noise and the erasure of details are better.

▲ Normal mode, ISO 2500.

? ▲ ultra-high sensitivity mode, ISO 2500.

▲ Normal mode, ISO 2500.

▲ ultra-high sensitivity mode, ISO 2500.

I think the second group of photos are generally encountered during high-sensitivity shooting.

When high sensitivity is used, the dynamic range is usually low. I think the ultra-high sensitivity mode, because the black-and-white lens not only has better sensitivity, better details, but also is more ideal in controlling the brightness of the picture.

▲ Normal mode, ISO 2500.

▲ ultra-high sensitivity mode, ISO 3200. Although the ISO sensitivity is higher than the normal mode, we can still see the details, and the color and brightness of the walls on both sides are well controlled.

With the performance of XZ2 Premium, when we walk in the city, we can basically photograph every dark corner we pass, and have quite ideal picture quality.

I think when XZ2 Premium turns on the advantages of high-sensitivity mode, it is mainly in those scenes with low light sources, which were difficult for mobile phones to master in the past.

For example, the indoor atmosphere, some dark scenes that are difficult to use a tripod and need to be photographed by hand.

On the way back to Fengbinhai in the evening, I met a few shy little wildcats, so almost all of them stayed in the shadow under the street lamp. The background is almost dark like this, and the cat is in the dark, so the sensitivity needs to be improved to at least ISO800. The XZ2 premium performs very well in this case.

At night, on the Xiangshan trail or in the corner of the coffee shop, these are not suitable occasions to use tripods. In the past, it was not easy to shoot a successful mobile phone, and XZ2 Premium also handled this calmly.

One: 1: The system updates "background blur" and "black and white mode" to bring more flexible dual-lens shooting. With the arrival of August, XZ2 Advanced Edition also has a new system update. The biggest difference in this new version of the system update is the addition of two new camera functions: background blur (shooting) and black-and-white photos.

The way to update is simple. You can update the system in the settings to see if there is a new version, or you can wait for the mobile phone to automatically push the update message. Click Update, wait for the download to restart, and you can use the new photo function.

▲ If connected to the Internet, the mobile phone will automatically push the message of updating the system. If there is enough power, click Update, download and install, and then restart the computer to use the new functions.

After the update, after turning on the camera, you can see an icon similar to luminous glasses below the shutter icon. Press to select the function of background blur (shooting) or black-and-white photo.

Generally speaking, as long as you choose the option of fuzzy background, you can directly take photos with the effect of scattered scenes, but it should be noted that you still need to keep a little distance to succeed smoothly.

In addition, the degree of background blur can also be adjusted.

Above the shutter button icon, there is a lever icon. If you click it, there will be two pages. The default is to adjust the degree of background blur, and the other is to adjust the exposure value (light and dark picture).

▲ In the background blur mode, we can control the scattered degree of the scene.

The black-and-white photography is mainly done with the second black-and-white lens, so the highest pixel is 12MP. Similarly, when this mode is selected, there are advanced options for black and white photos in the joystick icon.

Here we can adjust the important element of black and white photos: contrast. The contrast can be adjusted, and the degree of plus or minus +- 10 can be completely set according to the black-and-white tonality we want.

▲ After the update, you can also use the black-and-white lens alone to take pure black-and-white photos.

▲ Similarly, you can enter the option to adjust the contrast. What color tone do you want for black-and-white photos, whether it is strong high contrast or soft low contrast?

In the update of XZ2 Advanced Edition, I think it is to further utilize the functions and hardware capabilities of dual lenses.

In the background blur mode, the simulation effect of dental calculus obtained by two lenses is quite natural, and because the two lenses are in the same focal length, they are not limited by the different focal lengths of one lens, so they are more flexible in application and can shoot at a relatively close distance, so it is easier to shoot close-up objects such as food on the table. (Usually, a lens with a long focal length has a long focal length, so when the depth of field is blurred, it is necessary to limit the focal length of the lens and shoot at a long distance. )

The black-and-white mode is also different from the previous black-and-white photos, which is realized by converting color photos into black-and-white photos. Because there are lenses with pure black-and-white photosensitive elements, such native black-and-white photos can bring better details and high sensitivity.

In the shooting process, the camera itself can also flexibly adjust the contrast in black and white mode. It can shoot thick black and white with high contrast and soft black and white with low contrast, which is an ideal mode update for photographers.

Finally, choose some photos taken with these two new modes to share. ?

Second, powerful video recording functions: 4K and 4K HDR movies, high-quality slow-motion movies, and video shock prevention. In addition to taking photos, the XZ2 Advanced Edition is also quite powerful in video recording. I also think that the charm of XZ2 Advanced Edition lies in the trinity user experience of taking photos, recording and playing. Not only can photos and videos have quite good finished products, but the screen technology of XZ2 Premium can also make these excellent finished products have a better appreciation experience.

I chose a short film of 4K and 4K·HDR in the article.

As far as my usual shooting habits are concerned, I would suggest that I can only use 4K video recording in general smooth conditions, so that I can get more saturated and colorful films; If you encounter backlight, or the light and shade change greatly, you can use 4K HDR, so that you can have a better finished film.

4K movies 1

4K movie 2

For me, the sky is as close to the shore scene as the seaside, because one is in the sun and the other is in the shadow, which is also a good time to record HDR. This kind of Gao Fancha is very suitable for recording movies with HDR.

4 k HDR movie?

In the same scene, I have recorded a general non-HDR HD movie, so I can compare it a little. In the afternoon in the east, the coast is already in the shadow, and the distant clouds are still illuminated by the sun, so without HDR, the details of the clouds can no longer be seen.

In addition, there is a control group that is also by the sea, and the contrast is relatively large. It can be seen from two 4K movies that if HDR is turned on on the sea, it can keep the color at dusk instead of simply approaching white.

4KHDR comparison: generally 4K.

4KHDR comparison: 4K HDR

In this video of XZ2 Premium, in addition to continuing XZ2' s 4K and 4K·HDR videos, there is also a full HD and high-quality 960fps super slow-motion video, which is quite interesting.

High quality slow motion 1

High quality slow motion? 2

In addition, I also think XZ2 advanced video has excellent hand shock prevention effect. His five-axis hand-shaking film was recorded on ordinary walking, even on the soft stone floor by the sea. Although the rhythm is not so stable, the film itself is stable.

However, it should be noted that the five-axis hand shock prevention of the film needs to be set to 1080P, and the anti-shake needs to be set to intelligent advanced to have the best effect.

In the film, except that you just stepped into a pit and trembled slightly when changing the lens, the vibration of walking on the gravel was well compensated.

Third, enjoy the elegant chrome black at night. I have seen the performance of XZ2 Premium's powerful night shooting and 4K video recording. Let's make a basic introduction to it.

XZ2 advanced introduced two colors: chrome black and chrome silver. They are all stable and durable colors, and the material is the same as XZ2, which adopts all-glass design, so the two colors will change slightly under different lighting conditions.

This time it's chrome black. Under some lighting conditions, it will appear black, chrome or gray.

On the visual design of the back, XZ2 Premium is the same as XZ2, and fingerprint recognition is located under the lens. The biggest difference between XZ2 Advanced Edition and XZ2 is the dual lens module.

The front screen is a 5.8-inch 4K HDR screen, and the XZ2 Advanced Edition uses the ratio of 16:9.

On the one hand, it is based on the current 4K movie materials, and most of them are still16: 9; On the other hand, it is such a ratio. The technology of 4K HDR matches the adopted technology, such as TRILUMINOS display, mobile X-Reality and dynamic contrast enhancer, which can also present the perfect playback experience of 4K HDR movies.

Take a beautiful photo of Xperia XZ2 Premium at night.

Fourth, the pleasant moment of life For many people, it is a pleasant moment in life to enjoy delicious meals in cafes or restaurants after work every day.

I am no exception. Like this scene, we always want to take a beautiful moment, whether it is to keep it or share it with friends and family.

With the development of science and technology, we not only make the mobile phone have better image quality and better performance, but also the high-sensitivity mode brought by the dual lens of XZ2 is a technological progress.

However, many people are always worried about how to shoot in different scenes. I think the automatic shooting mode of XZ2 Advanced Edition is very precious to their families.

Its built-in intelligent scene mode and image processing after detection are very good.

In fact, I like to shoot food with XZ2 quality food. Not only can it be bright, but it can also increase the brightness of the picture in time, making all kinds of food look more pleasing and delicious.

This pleasant scene of enjoying food always comes to mind suddenly. When there is no professional camera in hand, a camera phone like XZ2 Advanced Edition is really great for food lovers.

The appearance of hunting shadows with light in daily photos is usually the mark of our life.

Our daily life is always filled with work and school, often after the busy day, we have a moment's leisure after the evening.

Whether it's a good meal or a walk, it starts at night. Sometimes I think it's good to bring a convenient camera or mobile phone with you in these dim occasions.

I think the birth of XZ2 Advanced Edition is a response to these everyday thoughts. In every quiet night, take pictures of those exclusive lives.

During this time, XZ2 is used at a premium, and I also think it can not only be filmed at night.

Occasionally take a break during the day, maybe it's lunch time, maybe it's a weekend trip to the city, maybe it's a moment when the road is accidentally backlit.

XZ2 high-quality shooting, these backlit light and shadow, smooth blue, all bring me satisfaction.

Sixth, the free articles written at will are over.

In this network era, information is transmitted rapidly, and the progress of science and technology has brought us a lot of convenience. Accordingly, these convenient technologies are also put at the XZ2 premium.

In the past few days, the battery life of XZ2 Premium itself is quite enough for a whole day. After a day of taking photos, videos and daily app use, you can still have more than 30% power.

If electricity is needed temporarily, it also supports high-speed charging of QC 3.0, which can get enough electricity in a short time. Qi wireless charging also allows us to get rid of all kinds of messy wires when we get home, and we can go out with a fully charged mobile phone the next day.

Not to mention that XZ2 is also IP65/68 waterproof and dustproof.

You can continue to use the small shower you usually encounter on the road. Don't worry about hiking in the mountains and splashing from the stream, you can still take these travel records away well.

These conveniences and its own advantages: high-sensitivity photography, 4K HDR video … actually contain everything we will experience in our lives.

Convenient and fast mobile phone performance and power; Easy and pleasant shooting in any low light environment; Capture the beauty of life with beautiful colors …

All these actually make XZ2 premium come into our life for an instant and create all the freedom we want.

Take a beautiful photo of Xperia XZ2 Premium at night.

Then, at the end, put the photos recently taken with XZ2 Premium to share with you.

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