I love the complete control. I hope that photo pro stays and improves, but I also want the stock cam to become more powerful in the computational department
time in view of the possibility of salt not to justify it is clear that in the usual mode get a picture of Sony will probably be justified if to bother
And yes....plenty of reviewers both have no idea how to review this phone, and I would argue show a blatant reviewer bias against it. I find they often are clearly looking for things to complain about and find fault with. Especially when the exact same complaints could be made against the iPhone or Galaxy.
Just type Sony XXXXX review, you will often see 3/5 at best. Type Sumsang or iPhone you will often see at least 4.5/5. I think they speak for the general consumer who just points and shoots.
@@AndrewKwabula they most likely are. But that no more makes it true or correct. Then they are pandering to the general person who knows nothing about cameras and photography. Review something properly........don't bullshit by pandering to an audience.
@@Sabundy Exactly. It's interesting that most of them "are professional" reviewers. That's why this reviewer is unique. On the point and shoot he clearly gives it to the iPhone but is clear that if you know something manual settings you get better results with Sony and he goes on to show the difference. So no device is advantaged, just says it as it is. This way people can make informed choices. Since 2004 I have been with Sony Ericsson transitioned into Sony. I was about to make my Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium the last Sony as I wanted to get a Huawei or Samsung but this video changed that, my next phone is Sony Xperia 1 x.
Fantastic phone, I'm so happy to have it! Also, this is the very best review of this phone on UA-cam. Congratulations! I subscribed right away! Looking forward to more tips and samples!
@@JamesLavish it would be great if you worked on real tutorials, not simple a description of the features like most reviewers have. Difference between wide/center focus and when to use either, or exposure metered vs the other options, etc. Asking to much here :)
@@qpalzmwoskxn9642 Haha. Nope, that's exactly what I want to hear...what do YOU want me to review/show you? I'll absolutely work on doing an Xperia camera tutorial in the future!
Some reviewers nowadays don't review phones for what they do/offer, but from a "what they want or know standpoint", and that's totally absurd in my opinion. On the phone itself, I'm pretty impressed by it. The camera capabilities are excellent, and the other features as a smartphone are also good.
The best review I have seen. Awesome. Thank you, James. You have managed to break down and yet combine the performance and usability of the Xpreria 1 ii
Thank you so much, Noel! I sincerely appreciate that! Welcome to the club around here and please let me know what types of vids and info you would like to see on the channel in the future! 🙏🏻✌🏻
Great review 🙂 Sony and Lg phones always been underrated , I love my Lg v30 when it came out in 2017 it was way ahead especially for cinematographers because of post processing LOG mode it has plus manual controls one of the best ever I seen in LG v series
GREAT VIDEO James!! SO NICE to see an actual photographer telling us like it is, SO sick of all those paid reviewers and their bias opinions. LOVED IT.....I HAVE to ask, where do you live? I would LOVE to photograph that ghost town you were at!!
Thanks so much, Vad, I sincerely appreciate that! So, I live outside of Las Vegas ... and that place is galled Nelson Ghost Town, if you are ever out this way. Great for a couple of hours to walk around and get some interesting snaps!
@@JamesLavish thanks for the reply James!! Really appreciate it!! Next time I'm in Vegas I'll shoot you a message and we can have a good old photography shoot out!! Lol thanks again man!!
Nice detailed review, I love how indept this review was. But what I was hoping to see was a similar comparison with the pixel while using the photo pro app with the same images that were compared in the auto mode.
Hey Andrew, thank you for the kind words. The phones were both shutting down in the 112* heat here, so unfortunately I had to move it back inside before I could move to the Photo Pro comparison. That said, I will definitely look to do more comparisons with the Pixel soon!
I have had my SONY Xperia 1 mark ii for about over 1 month now and I absolutely love it. The screen is stunning, the design and build are both quality and class. The camera system is a revelation imho. I love the degree of manual control it has. It's pretty much akin to driving a stick shift sports car as opposed to an automatic. Like the sports car...the SONY camera has a learning curve, but it's simply more fun to use, can be pushed more, and allows for more creativity.
Great to hear! And I love the fact that Sony is taking the opposite direction with their approach to the innovation (Control vs CI). It's brilliant, IMO.
@@JamesLavish Agreed. Imho SONY seems to have finally figured out the right direction for their mobile division. With the 21.9 aspect ratio, and this camera system I feel they have at least a somewhat different user experience with their phones now (in terms of media consumption and taking photos, and filming video). Which I think is quite important given just how cookie cutter most phones are looking these days with them mostly offering the same experience. This camera system on the Xperia 1 mark ii is not "better" than an iphone, Huwaei, or Samsung.....but it is their equal and far more importantly it is different from the other brands. It really offers a different user experience. Which again is vitally important in an overcrowded market with everyone more or less looking to do the same. Thus I think offering a different user experience in the key areas that people use their phones for is actually a really smart move by SONY.
Exactly! The hardware of the Sony is fantastic. I prefer their chipset to Samsung's, in fact (larger pixels in a better sensor). The computational imaging may catch up later, but the Alpha-like features are far ahead of the other systems. This control is executed in a way that third party apps cannot achieve so seamlessly with the other phones. I'm am quite satisfied and pleased with this approach by Sony. And the other features, as you say, the 21:9 aspect, creator mode, etc, are unique and attractive.
@@JamesLavish Preferring SONY's image sensors is just a sign of knowing what you are talking about. SONY is the world leader in image sensors and image processors. They have 70% of the smartphone market,and 50% of the global market for all image sensors. Their image sensors are so good that they can and do charge more than double for them than what Samsung can sell theirs for. Also, the demand is so high for SONY's image sensors that they literally cannot make enough of them to keep up with demand. As for the Computational photography.....that will creepy into the Xperias too. The benefit of SONYs position is that they have their pro camera 📸 Alpha division (heavily involved with Xperia now) and so all the cool stuff in those cameras can trickle down to the Xperias :)
Precisely my thinking... Phase One, Hasselblad, Fuji GFX...all medium formats with Sony sensors, yes! And this: "...the demand is so high for SONY's image sensors that they literally cannot make enough of them to keep up with demand." The integration of the Alpha system/software is a huge plus to me.
i was wondering when are you going to do a review on this phone. Then, You release this video today lols. BTW, I don't use the regular photo app. Photo Pro app all the way. I also agree some tech reviewers doesn't review the phone thoroughly. They just release a video so that they can say they review it. lols. Anyways, awesome review and i hope more people subscribes to your channel. Big Thumbs up from me!!
I got this phone recently as a photographer and videographer, and I am still in quarantine for 2 weeks and I can't wait to go out and try it out.. Thank you for sharing your experience was helpful
The automatic focus pull feature was super nice, I did not know that was there. I hope you could make a video and go even deeper in the cinema camera app features!
Hey Man! Great Review! Got Xperia 1 II For 2 months now, an amazing unique device! Also did couple of videos myself and all the tests! Took me 2 months to make a review. All the best my friend, great Job!
Thanks for one of the few reviews that are really useful for those who are interested in this phone for its 'complete control' offerings. All I'd have wanted extra was a bit more time spent on the video stuff, and particularly looking at low light conditions.
this is really good since i don't understand every single thing about ISO, shutter speeds, etc. hope you can a video tutorial how and when to use those things
Thanks James, phenomenal review of the Xperia 1 ii camera. Been considering this unit and now am going to buy it. I hope Sony sends you phones to review as their marketing and launches are arguably weak, such a shame with such good gear.
This is definitely a review for this phone, I agree, most youtubers-tech channels just use the default camera app, what's the sense with that? (I think they record they videos with the auto mode on their Alpha cameras so!) Great video!
Finally! I have been waiting for this review of yours about this phone since I subscribed to your channel several months back. 👏🏼 You did justice to the review of the camera and all its pro features. I feel like the others that I have seen for the past few days rushed in with their reviews and didnʼt really exhaust the pro and video camera potential. Great job, man! I really liked this review vlog of yours. 👍🏼 Keep it up! God bless. 😄
Thanks so much, Nikko, I really appreciate that. Apologies for taking so long but 1) After some sort of mix-up with the Xperia division, the review model never showed up, so I had to wait for the one I bought to arrive; and 2) I truly wanted the review to be thorough and helpful! Thanks again! 🙏✌
Great review James, I think this phone will be my next acquisition. Best camera review I came across for Sony 1 ii. A lot of DSLR features which I like, almost total manual control. It's a beauty.
@@JamesLavish I just think a dedicated video regarding the feature would be super useful. Tony and Chelsea Northrup dedicated a full length feature when it launched for the Sony a6400. I'd like to see real tests done with real-time Eye AF/tracking with the Xperia. Testing humans, pets and possibly other animals (birds?). What is the accuracy rate while eye tracking during 20 photo burst shots. Are the eyes tac-sharp? I think a full video dedicated to this would be amazing and fun!
@@JamesLavish 🙏 also I don't know if you've ever seen cobra kai... The spin off of the original karate kid... But serious Johnny Lawrence vibes from you dude! 🤙 Thought he'd started a UA-cam channel at first!
Hey Rajashekhar, it's OK at night with the regular camera app, but because Sony hasn't yet caught up in the CI area, the Xperias definitely don't perform as well as the Pixels and iPhones yet for that quick late evening or night photo. The ability for those phones to instantly bracket a clean photo is pretty impressive. That said, if you take the time and dial in the correct exposure on the Photo Pro app, especially with a RAW file, you can get some excellent results (as demonstrated in the boots shot in the video), and it will be much more natural and realistic than a computer augmented photo. So it really depends on what you would use it for: landscapes and cityscapes with lots of patience and plenty of time, maybe a tripod? I'd go Sony; quick family snapshots? Hard to beat the Pixel and iPhone there. Hope this helps!
Thank you Pooja, I really appreciate that! I have been unable to get a 5ii from Sony yet, probably need a few more subs (😅)but will keep you posted if I do!
Doing God's work my guy; love your style and passion for photography and the implementation. Would happily watch many more of these! Thanks! Have any updates changed or improved anything since shooting the video? Would also be interested if you found anything else out, as I've far more faith in your understanding than anyone else I've found I have to say.
Thanks so much, I truly appreciate that! There have been some updates that seem to help the low light photos and videos, etc. I'll let you know what I discover!
This is the best review for this phone among the reviews I have seen so far. The point is definitely not a feature that can be found on other phones. Should be whether photographers can take professional photos with their mobile phones when they are in urgent need! By the way , I am Sony Xperia 5 ii user.
Thank you so much, Taki, I really appreciate that! And yes, this is definitely for those who want to take a bit more time to dial in the frame themselves!
Really like the sophisticated design of the photo pro app, just like using my DSLR camera. I am considering to have an experia 5 ii. Thanks for your video, great review!
I am on Pixel 4xl, but recently started being interested in Sony 1ii, especially because of the Pro App potential. If Sony will make the normal point and shoot camera app better next year in Sony 1iii (or any name it will have.....), than I can hardly find any reason to remain a Pixel user. Thx for this video, really appreciate it!
I totally agree, the Sony Xperia 1 II is a fantastic phone with a superior camera tech (both hardware and software). Thanks for a great and professional review, nice images and footage.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! And the night mode is working pretty well yes. I would not put it on par with the iPhone 12 quite yet, but it’s definitely pretty darned good.
Thanks so much, Yatsu! Sure, I am still testing plenty with this phone and will be sharing as I learn more! As for macro, while this phone's lenses aren't truly macro, you can definitely can get some great close-ups with a 10cm minimum focus distance! I made a video about macro photography for starters....you may want to check that out! ua-cam.com/video/h83XmXBgYaQ/v-deo.html
@@JamesLavish thanks James! Love your work and yeah, xperia 10 ii is not so complex as his big brother 1 ii, but it is more affordable. Maybe you will find the time. Cheers.
Hi! Thanks for the great review! Does it allow both manual settings for ISO and shutter speed in the manual mode? Does it have autobracketting option? Can you do a comparison with pro mode capabilities of S20+ (or ultra) pls (sorry if I ask a lot) ? Thanks.
Hi Anne! Great questions: yes for ISO and SS in manual mode; no autobracketing mode yet .. maybe software update? I hope?? Pro vs S20: I will see if I can get my hands on a Samsung, but I do not have one ... Thank you!
Hey James, thank you for the Xperia videos. I'm thinking of upgrading to an Xperia 1 iii when it comes out. Just had a question. Can the photo pro app on Xperia 1 ii be used to take long exposure shots?
I picked the original Xperia 1 nearly a year ago for it's camera and storage capabilities alone (moving from an old iPhone) and I love it. Is it worth upgrading to the Xperia 1 ii for the video camera side changes alone?
You should put image samples somewhere. YT packes the video so much that the image quality is hard to differentiate. For video does it have LOG, neutral or any profiles? As the review went a bit long for me I might have missed as i skipped some parts. PS you can make your video to sections so it is easier to jump through topics. Or maybe make two videos 1. photo 2. video capabilities. BUT if 20+minutes is your style... carry on.
Good ideas, I'm still learning this UA-cam thing ... Will learn chapters for the next time a video ends up being so long! I use Sony Cine 2 for the video part but yes, the photos definitely are affected by the UA-cam compression ...even at 4k. Both in color and contrast/sharpness. Maybe I will use the blog on my website for display of photos and edit the text of the video into article form. Anyway, Thanks! ✌🏻
How is the ui of the photo pro App, if you shoot images vertical? Is the frame on the top and the rest of the controls on the bottom of the screen? How many burst shots you can take until the buffer fills up and the 20 fps drops down? How did you classify the Phone for low light shots in comparison to the pixel night sight feature?
The best xperia 1 ii camera review as it should be.. like+sub earned.. well done sir.. just one question.. does the pro app helps with dynamic range struggling like we see with the auto app ?
Hey Billal, thanks so much! I really appreciate that. As for the Xperia, it's not that it struggles, it's more that the Xperia just doesn't process the photos with computational imaging like the other phones. So what you get from the Photo Pro app is much more like a traditional camera (albeit one with a small sensor, like a large point and shoot). So the DR is limited by that, not the software, just like a regular camera. That said, there are two settings in the Photo Pro app that assist in DR, one is the DR optimizer - DRO - (this uses software to "maximize" the dynamic range in a single image, and the HDR effect, which uses software to take multiple images instantly and blend them together to optimize. I find the DRO setting more to my liking, but it is not really yet as good as the Pixels and iPhones in computational imaging capability just yet. Hope this helps. ✌
Well I'm happy to see that the demand pushed the vendors to re-order. Will be v interesting to see what happens with pricing when the 5ii and then competing brands come out this fall.
*I have the Xperia 1 or Xperia 1 Mark I and I can do the most amazing things with this device that all the people who see with their various devices are enchanted by the size of the quality! Me and I am very happy for my acquisition but now seeing this Xperia 1 Mark II I believe Sony has made an even bigger show! All you have to do is learn how to use the device to get the results that no other can or could achieve!*
@@mvisperas I learned how to make some settings to be able to use better and get the best results! Nowadays I'm even preferred it than the other tops of the line I have at hand though! I'm adore wanting to buy the Xperia 1 Mark II here in Brazil but here is quite difficult due to import because of COVID-19 and high costs due to international monetary exchange.
@@JamesLavish I guess to make it better, they have to use larger lens on the FFC. I normally just use the back camera when doing selfie on the Mk I. The face detection and eye tracking keeps the pic in focus.
Hi, Ive watched a couple of your videos on the Sony Xperia 1 MkII camera, very helpful & informative, thanks. My current phone is Sony Xperia X and I have the main camera set to take jpeg photos at 20MP (can go to 24MP) which results in a file size approximately between 6MB-11MB. I print/crop many of my photos so I value the sharpness that is retained with larger file sizes. * Would I be losing photo quality when the Xperia 1 MkII main camera takes only 12MP photos? * What is the average jpeg file size and RAW file size for this main camera? Im just a bit wary of going backwards in photo quality after loving and using a 20MP Xperia camera for about 4 years. Thanks.
Thanks bizzo, I appreciate that. So as far as file size, these come out at about 5 to 5.5MB for the main camera JPEG and 24.4MB for RAW. The main driver for photo printing is MP, though, so the photos are coming out at 4032 x 3024 px for JPEG and 4016 x 3008 for RAW. This would be about 13 x 10 inches at 300 dpi, the standard for high quality prints. I have not compared the cameras, as I don't have an original Xperia, but I would think the images are still cleaner and better out of the newest sensor. IMO. Anyway, Hope this helps!
Can we also talk about the audio capabilities of this phone? Phone calls on this phone are the best phone calls I've ever had on a cell phone. Crystal clear, loud, with Dolby Atmos sound enhancement icing on top.
Computational Imaging vs Complete Control....so, is this the smartphone for YOU?
I love the complete control. I hope that photo pro stays and improves, but I also want the stock cam to become more powerful in the computational department
I agree. In the best of worlds we would have the Pixel CI and the Sony Alpha Apps. Let's hope they keep improving!
which of these phones is the best result of Sony Samsung Google Huawei if the maximum weight of the werewolf is removed maximum modes in
time in view of the possibility of salt not to justify it is clear that in the usual mode get a picture of Sony will probably be justified if to bother
This last year’s Xperia so did not live up to the expectations of the middleman of such a smartphone Mark of course for it seems it has pulled up
Finally a Reviewer who know what the phone is for earned your Sub
Thanks man, I really appreciate that! ✌
And yes....plenty of reviewers both have no idea how to review this phone, and I would argue show a blatant reviewer bias against it. I find they often are clearly looking for things to complain about and find fault with. Especially when the exact same complaints could be made against the iPhone or Galaxy.
Many reviewers are simply biased and prefer one brand over another.
They are being exposed now, i uaw to follow them, un subscribed from all. They are fanboys not tech reviewers
Just type Sony XXXXX review, you will often see 3/5 at best. Type Sumsang or iPhone you will often see at least 4.5/5. I think they speak for the general consumer who just points and shoots.
@@AndrewKwabula they most likely are. But that no more makes it true or correct. Then they are pandering to the general person who knows nothing about cameras and photography. Review something properly........don't bullshit by pandering to an audience.
@@Sabundy Exactly.
It's interesting that most of them "are professional" reviewers.
That's why this reviewer is unique. On the point and shoot he clearly gives it to the iPhone but is clear that if you know something manual settings you get better results with Sony and he goes on to show the difference. So no device is advantaged, just says it as it is. This way people can make informed choices.
Since 2004 I have been with Sony Ericsson transitioned into Sony. I was about to make my Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium the last Sony as I wanted to get a Huawei or Samsung but this video changed that, my next phone is Sony Xperia 1 x.
Fantastic phone, I'm so happy to have it! Also, this is the very best review of this phone on UA-cam. Congratulations! I subscribed right away! Looking forward to more tips and samples!
Thanks so much A C. I sincerely appreciate that! And great to meet you here. Certainly more to come!
@@JamesLavish it would be great if you worked on real tutorials, not simple a description of the features like most reviewers have. Difference between wide/center focus and when to use either, or exposure metered vs the other options, etc. Asking to much here :)
@@qpalzmwoskxn9642 Haha. Nope, that's exactly what I want to hear...what do YOU want me to review/show you? I'll absolutely work on doing an Xperia camera tutorial in the future!
@@qpalzmwoskxn9642 There are some tutorials out there already for this phone 😎.
@@Mohammedannamaja I don't know about the GCam, I don't use that. And as I understand, it is LPDDR5 RAM...
What a detailed review on Xperia pro apps
The images are amazing
Thanks so much Akhilesh! I really appreciate that!
Some reviewers nowadays don't review phones for what they do/offer, but from a "what they want or know standpoint", and that's totally absurd in my opinion.
On the phone itself, I'm pretty impressed by it. The camera capabilities are excellent, and the other features as a smartphone are also good.
I would argue they also review by brand.
this is an exceptionally well done review. Thank you for doing this.
You're super welcome, Centerman. I really appreciate that, and great to meet you here!✌
This is what u call a review! And hats off for showing what the phone's main focus is! Earned your sub
Thanks so much Rahil! I appreciate the kind words and support!
He explains everything in so simple way .. I learnt alot here ..just subscribed ✌🏼
Thanks Piyush! I appreciate that and welcome!🙏✌
@@JamesLavish Thank you ⭐
The best review I have seen. Awesome. Thank you, James. You have managed to break down and yet combine the performance and usability of the Xpreria 1 ii
Thanks so much John, I really appreciate that!
Wow!!!! This review was eye opening. I had to sub after watching how well you reviewed the Sony. I think i just might binge watch your other videos.
Thank you so much, Noel! I sincerely appreciate that! Welcome to the club around here and please let me know what types of vids and info you would like to see on the channel in the future! 🙏🏻✌🏻
One of the best reviews for this particular phone available on UA-cam! Thankyou so much!
Brilliant! thanks for taking the time. I can't wait to get to grips with the mk3 when it arrives.
Excellent review! Thanks, James.
Great review 🙂
Sony and Lg phones always been underrated , I love my Lg v30 when it came out in 2017 it was way ahead especially for cinematographers because of post processing LOG mode it has plus manual controls one of the best ever I seen in LG v series
I agree, it will be interesting to see what LG does in the next year...
Awesome review appreciate this walkthrough. Finally get to see the actual software in work.
Thanks so much, Dorian, I really appreciate that!
GREAT VIDEO James!! SO NICE to see an actual photographer telling us like it is, SO sick of all those paid reviewers and their bias opinions. LOVED IT.....I HAVE to ask, where do you live? I would LOVE to photograph that ghost town you were at!!
Thanks so much, Vad, I sincerely appreciate that! So, I live outside of Las Vegas ... and that place is galled Nelson Ghost Town, if you are ever out this way. Great for a couple of hours to walk around and get some interesting snaps!
@@JamesLavish thanks for the reply James!! Really appreciate it!! Next time I'm in Vegas I'll shoot you a message and we can have a good old photography shoot out!! Lol thanks again man!!
@@vad8712 Haha, absolutely! Great to meet you here and keep on!✌
Very detail video. Thank you 😍
The custom White Balance trick was new to me. Great review!
Thanks so much, Khai! Super appreciated!
Are you KIDDING me with this video? Seriously fantastic. This should be an auto-sub by anyone who loves this stuff.
Well, thank you kindly and sincerely!
Nice detailed review, I love how indept this review was. But what I was hoping to see was a similar comparison with the pixel while using the photo pro app with the same images that were compared in the auto mode.
Hey Andrew, thank you for the kind words. The phones were both shutting down in the 112* heat here, so unfortunately I had to move it back inside before I could move to the Photo Pro comparison. That said, I will definitely look to do more comparisons with the Pixel soon!
@@JamesLavish thanks much. I look forward
I have had my SONY Xperia 1 mark ii for about over 1 month now and I absolutely love it. The screen is stunning, the design and build are both quality and class. The camera system is a revelation imho. I love the degree of manual control it has. It's pretty much akin to driving a stick shift sports car as opposed to an automatic. Like the sports car...the SONY camera has a learning curve, but it's simply more fun to use, can be pushed more, and allows for more creativity.
Great to hear! And I love the fact that Sony is taking the opposite direction with their approach to the innovation (Control vs CI). It's brilliant, IMO.
@@JamesLavish Agreed. Imho SONY seems to have finally figured out the right direction for their mobile division. With the 21.9 aspect ratio, and this camera system I feel they have at least a somewhat different user experience with their phones now (in terms of media consumption and taking photos, and filming video). Which I think is quite important given just how cookie cutter most phones are looking these days with them mostly offering the same experience. This camera system on the Xperia 1 mark ii is not "better" than an iphone, Huwaei, or Samsung.....but it is their equal and far more importantly it is different from the other brands. It really offers a different user experience. Which again is vitally important in an overcrowded market with everyone more or less looking to do the same. Thus I think offering a different user experience in the key areas that people use their phones for is actually a really smart move by SONY.
Exactly! The hardware of the Sony is fantastic. I prefer their chipset to Samsung's, in fact (larger pixels in a better sensor). The computational imaging may catch up later, but the Alpha-like features are far ahead of the other systems. This control is executed in a way that third party apps cannot achieve so seamlessly with the other phones.
I'm am quite satisfied and pleased with this approach by Sony.
And the other features, as you say, the 21:9 aspect, creator mode, etc, are unique and attractive.
@@JamesLavish Preferring SONY's image sensors is just a sign of knowing what you are talking about. SONY is the world leader in image sensors and image processors. They have 70% of the smartphone market,and 50% of the global market for all image sensors. Their image sensors are so good that they can and do charge more than double for them than what Samsung can sell theirs for. Also, the demand is so high for SONY's image sensors that they literally cannot make enough of them to keep up with demand.
As for the Computational photography.....that will creepy into the Xperias too. The benefit of SONYs position is that they have their pro camera 📸 Alpha division (heavily involved with Xperia now) and so all the cool stuff in those cameras can trickle down to the Xperias :)
Precisely my thinking... Phase One, Hasselblad, Fuji GFX...all medium formats with Sony sensors, yes! And this: "...the demand is so high for SONY's image sensors that they literally cannot make enough of them to keep up with demand."
The integration of the Alpha system/software is a huge plus to me.
i was wondering when are you going to do a review on this phone. Then, You release this video today lols. BTW, I don't use the regular photo app. Photo Pro app all the way. I also agree some tech reviewers doesn't review the phone thoroughly. They just release a video so that they can say they review it. lols. Anyways, awesome review and i hope more people subscribes to your channel. Big Thumbs up from me!!
Thanks a ton, Mr. Pierre! I really appreciate this and great to meet you here! ✌
@@JamesLavish i already followed on your facebook page too hehe!
Awesome! Thanks man!
The term "review" has lost meaning in the tech world. Everyone calls a video a "review" to get views, while this video had some actual insights 👍🏼.
@@SupreetMobile Thank you Supreet, I appreciate that!
I got this phone recently as a photographer and videographer, and I am still in quarantine for 2 weeks and I can't wait to go out and try it out.. Thank you for sharing your experience was helpful
You're super welcome, Alami, I'm happy to help! Here's to getting out soon!
The automatic focus pull feature was super nice, I did not know that was there. I hope you could make a video and go even deeper in the cinema camera app features!
Awesome! So happy it helped! I plan to!
Subscribed after 2 minutes cause u r the only UA-camr truly understand about this camera phone....Great review and keep it up sir ;)
Thanks a ton! I really appreciate that, and good to meet you here. ✌🏻
I'm really glad we live in a time where I can watch a review hating this phone's camera followed by a review of someone loving it.
The greatest phone camera review of all time. You got one more subscriber!
Thanks man! I sincerely appreciate that and welcome aboard!🙏✌️
Great review! Now I know how to unlock the potential of this amazing phone! Thanks.
Hey Man! Great Review!
Got Xperia 1 II For 2 months now, an amazing unique device!
Also did couple of videos myself and all the tests! Took me 2 months to make a review.
All the best my friend, great Job!
Awesome to hear and thank you! I'll go check them out! ✌🏻
I have never seen deep annalise like you did and you changed my mind to choose the brand which has good camara. Thanks and keep uploading 👏👍🙏
Thanks so much Prabin. Happy it helped! ✌
thank you for the details, now i know
I just want to say thank you for this awesome video 📹💜
Looking forward for these type of videos on other phones as well
You're super welcome and more to come! ✌️
Omg that sunrise photo was......🔥 😎. Sorry but seriously that was amazing.
Haha, thanks so much!
I'M SO HAPPY you're doing UA-cam!
Pratik! I'M SO HAPPY you stopped by. Thanks man! 🙏✌
Thanks for one of the few reviews that are really useful for those who are interested in this phone for its 'complete control' offerings. All I'd have wanted extra was a bit more time spent on the video stuff, and particularly looking at low light conditions.
Hello from Greece. Very nice work here congratulations. Thanks for this great video.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that, and great to meet you all the way from Greece!✌🏻
Fascinating! So... do I add another camera to my collection?? hmmm have a lot to think about !!
Haha! You can always use another...😆
Thanks for the whole tour! You help me to do my choice this camara with a cel phone!
Awesome Roberto, let me know how you make out!
this is really good since i don't understand every single thing about ISO, shutter speeds, etc. hope you can a video tutorial how and when to use those things
Loved this review the whole 23 minutes was worth it. 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks so much, Udenso! I really appreciate that!🙏✌
Thanks James, phenomenal review of the Xperia 1 ii camera. Been considering this unit and now am going to buy it. I hope Sony sends you phones to review as their marketing and launches are arguably weak, such a shame with such good gear.
This is definitely a review for this phone, I agree, most youtubers-tech channels just use the default camera app, what's the sense with that? (I think they record they videos with the auto mode on their Alpha cameras so!)
Great video!
Thanks so much. I really appreciate that!✌
How about a review on the mark 3 ?? Keep it up.. i subscribed!
Finally! I have been waiting for this review of yours about this phone since I subscribed to your channel several months back. 👏🏼
You did justice to the review of the camera and all its pro features. I feel like the others that I have seen for the past few days rushed in with their reviews and didnʼt really exhaust the pro and video camera potential. Great job, man! I really liked this review vlog of yours. 👍🏼
Keep it up! God bless. 😄
Thanks so much, Nikko, I really appreciate that. Apologies for taking so long but 1) After some sort of mix-up with the Xperia division, the review model never showed up, so I had to wait for the one I bought to arrive; and 2) I truly wanted the review to be thorough and helpful! Thanks again! 🙏✌
@@JamesLavish will you be keeping the phone? Gorgeous landscapes, amazing job.
@@qpalzmwoskxn9642 Thanks so much! I will, it's just too much fun to let go!
@@JamesLavish This was much more valuable that most of the big name "reviews" of this phone.
@@SupreetMobile That makes me very happy to hear. Thank you and great meeting you here!
Great review James, I think this phone will be my next acquisition. Best camera review I came across for Sony 1 ii. A lot of DSLR features which I like, almost total manual control. It's a beauty.
Thanks a ton Dan, super appreciated! Yep, it's got a lot of great features for those who like to have a bit more control!
Great job Sir. Liked and subscribed immediately after watching it. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Radu, I really appreciate that, and it's great to meet you here. ✌
Thanks for this video! Can you do a detailed video on Eye AF and tracking? Thanks!
Hey Brian, what are you wondering about? And thanks so much!
@@JamesLavish I just think a dedicated video regarding the feature would be super useful. Tony and Chelsea Northrup dedicated a full length feature when it launched for the Sony a6400. I'd like to see real tests done with real-time Eye AF/tracking with the Xperia. Testing humans, pets and possibly other animals (birds?). What is the accuracy rate while eye tracking during 20 photo burst shots. Are the eyes tac-sharp? I think a full video dedicated to this would be amazing and fun!
Ah cool! Ok see what you mean. I will put it on the list! Thanks Brian!
Thanks a lot for the review, as I am looking for a hobbyist camera phone, it really helps solidify which phones I need to go for :)
You're super welcome! Yes, it's a great photographer hobbyist phone/camera! ✌
Hat off to you sir!
All the information I'm looking for
Best in-depth camera Review on youtube
Thank you Rajesh. I appreciate that a ton! ✌🏻
I like your video. Pro photographer’s review is very different than others.
Thank you Hieu Do, I appreciate that very much!
I've just purchased this phone and everything I wanted to know is in this video! Thank you so much for your informed and in depth review sir
Awesome to hear, Sean. You're welcome! ✌
@@JamesLavish 🙏 also I don't know if you've ever seen cobra kai... The spin off of the original karate kid... But serious Johnny Lawrence vibes from you dude! 🤙 Thought he'd started a UA-cam channel at first!
I must say, I didn't expect the comparison with the full frame to go like that, but it did 😯
Right? I was super impressed! 👌
@@JamesLavish honestly, I saw @200% crop blinking and I was : no waaaay , all phones look like water paintings at that level of crop, but not this one
Exactly, me too! These cameras...the Sony sensors paired with the Zeiss treatment...fantastic.
very detailed and great review. What about low light situations or during night ?
Hey Rajashekhar, it's OK at night with the regular camera app, but because Sony hasn't yet caught up in the CI area, the Xperias definitely don't perform as well as the Pixels and iPhones yet for that quick late evening or night photo. The ability for those phones to instantly bracket a clean photo is pretty impressive. That said, if you take the time and dial in the correct exposure on the Photo Pro app, especially with a RAW file, you can get some excellent results (as demonstrated in the boots shot in the video), and it will be much more natural and realistic than a computer augmented photo. So it really depends on what you would use it for: landscapes and cityscapes with lots of patience and plenty of time, maybe a tripod? I'd go Sony; quick family snapshots? Hard to beat the Pixel and iPhone there. Hope this helps!
that's the real review of this phone made for !
Thanks so much, I appreciate that! 🙏✌
Would love to see the xperia 5ii review as well. One of the best reviews I've seen till now ❤️
Thank you Pooja, I really appreciate that! I have been unable to get a 5ii from Sony yet, probably need a few more subs (😅)but will keep you posted if I do!
@@JamesLavish I hope you grow. More power to you ❤️✨
Thank you Pooja!✌️
Wow. This a real review. 😍😍😍
Thank you sincerely, Naxumiya! 🙏✌
I've just subscribed to your channel. I love my X1 II. Thanks for the review. 👍🏻
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that, and me too!! 🙏🏻✌🏻
Best review!. Thanks!!
Doing God's work my guy; love your style and passion for photography and the implementation. Would happily watch many more of these! Thanks!
Have any updates changed or improved anything since shooting the video? Would also be interested if you found anything else out, as I've far more faith in your understanding than anyone else I've found I have to say.
Thanks so much, I truly appreciate that! There have been some updates that seem to help the low light photos and videos, etc. I'll let you know what I discover!
Watching ATM using Xperia 1 ii :) this is very helpful thank you!
Haha that's pretty meta, Clark! ;)
No comment on tof capabilities. Otherwise, a great review. I'm sold. Thanks James.
Ah yes ToF...so much to review on this phone! Haha. Thanks Shane, I appreciate that.
you've just got a new subscriber, good job
Thanks Edward, I really appreciate that!
This is the best review for this phone among the reviews I have seen so far.
The point is definitely not a feature that can be found on other phones.
Should be whether photographers can take professional photos with their mobile phones when they are in urgent need!
By the way , I am Sony Xperia 5 ii user.
Thank you so much, Taki, I really appreciate that! And yes, this is definitely for those who want to take a bit more time to dial in the frame themselves!
For such a small channel really great content!!! This phone seems like a great phone to have if you dont have a A7iii laying around lol..
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! Exactly on the a7iii haha
Really like the sophisticated design of the photo pro app, just like using my DSLR camera. I am considering to have an experia 5 ii. Thanks for your video, great review!
Hey Sophie, I agree, love the true-camera feel, too. That Xperia 5ii looks pretty great. And you are super welcome!✌
I am on Pixel 4xl, but recently started being interested in Sony 1ii, especially because of the Pro App potential.
If Sony will make the normal point and shoot camera app better next year in Sony 1iii (or any name it will have.....), than I can hardly find any reason to remain a Pixel user.
Thx for this video, really appreciate it!
Thanks Péter, happy you liked the video!✌️
I totally agree, the Sony Xperia 1 II is a fantastic phone with a superior camera tech (both hardware and software). Thanks for a great and professional review, nice images and footage.
Thank you so much Michael. I really appreciate that! And you are welcome!✌
Best Sony review I've ever seen! But has auto night Mode been repaired ?? greetings
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! And the night mode is working pretty well yes. I would not put it on par with the iPhone 12 quite yet, but it’s definitely pretty darned good.
Great review, demonstrated exactly why this phone was made. I want one
Thank you, I really appreciate that.
Great video! Please respond me.. how well the shutter button works? I mean... specially with the half press/focus?
Thanks Danilo! It works great! Half-press is just right to me.
Great video! May I ask you about your success and eventually some advice on taking macro shots with this phone?
Thanks so much, Yatsu! Sure, I am still testing plenty with this phone and will be sharing as I learn more! As for macro, while this phone's lenses aren't truly macro, you can definitely can get some great close-ups with a 10cm minimum focus distance! I made a video about macro photography for starters....you may want to check that out! ua-cam.com/video/h83XmXBgYaQ/v-deo.html
this is a very good review coming from a professional! can you do a review for xperia 10 ii, please?
Hey Vlad, thanks so much, I really appreciate that! I'm trying ot get a hold of the Xperia 10ii...we will see!
@@JamesLavish thanks James! Love your work and yeah, xperia 10 ii is not so complex as his big brother 1 ii, but it is more affordable. Maybe you will find the time. Cheers.
I'm hoping Sony will send one my way. I will let you know!
Professional review of a professional phone
SONY❤️
Thanks so much!
Hi! Thanks for the great review! Does it allow both manual settings for ISO and shutter speed in the manual mode? Does it have autobracketting option? Can you do a comparison with pro mode capabilities of S20+ (or ultra) pls (sorry if I ask a lot) ? Thanks.
Hi Anne! Great questions: yes for ISO and SS in manual mode; no autobracketing mode yet .. maybe software update? I hope?? Pro vs S20: I will see if I can get my hands on a Samsung, but I do not have one ...
Thank you!
I'm watching it all thanks to my Sony Xperia 1 II
Cheers 🥂
Haha, great!
Brilliant video thank you.
Thank you, furbs!🙏
Hey James, thank you for the Xperia videos. I'm thinking of upgrading to an Xperia 1 iii when it comes out. Just had a question. Can the photo pro app on Xperia 1 ii be used to take long exposure shots?
Amazing review!! Thanks a lot!!!
Thank you Ace, I appreciate that and you are super welcome! ✌
I'm sold. I currently own an iPhone X but this helped me decide what I want! Cheers James
Great Danny! Let me know how you make out. It's a super fun phone and camera!
This is amazing review ever man fantastic job....
Thanks so much! I sincerely appreciate that.
@@JamesLavish welcome...
Great video, when are you getting your hands on the 1 iii?
Well, I have tried to get review units, but nothing yet from Sony. I will let you know if i do!
Great video! Thanks 😉
Thank you! 🙏✌
I picked the original Xperia 1 nearly a year ago for it's camera and storage capabilities alone (moving from an old iPhone) and I love it. Is it worth upgrading to the Xperia 1 ii for the video camera side changes alone?
You should put image samples somewhere.
YT packes the video so much that the image quality is hard to differentiate.
For video does it have LOG, neutral or any profiles?
As the review went a bit long for me I might have missed as i skipped some parts.
PS you can make your video to sections so it is easier to jump through topics.
Or maybe make two videos 1. photo 2. video capabilities.
BUT if 20+minutes is your style... carry on.
Good ideas, I'm still learning this UA-cam thing ... Will learn chapters for the next time a video ends up being so long! I use Sony Cine 2 for the video part but yes, the photos definitely are affected by the UA-cam compression ...even at 4k. Both in color and contrast/sharpness. Maybe I will use the blog on my website for display of photos and edit the text of the video into article form. Anyway, Thanks! ✌🏻
Awesome location and cars. Nice colors looks cinematic. Please make a short film at that location with those cars on xperia 1 ii.
Thanks Sat, I just may have to do that! ✌
@@JamesLavish subscribed
@@satpandora1555 Thanks Sat, great to meet you here. ✌
How is the ui of the photo pro App, if you shoot images vertical? Is the frame on the top and the rest of the controls on the bottom of the screen?
How many burst shots you can take until the buffer fills up and the 20 fps drops down?
How did you classify the Phone for low light shots in comparison to the pixel night sight feature?
Nice review uncle, Love Sony
Haha. Thanks kindly ✌️
@@JamesLavish Haha Okay. 🙏
Thank you for this video.
Fantastic video, detail and justice. +1 sub for you. Wishes all the best to your channel.
Best regards.
Thanks so much, Tat. I truly appreciate that! 🙏✌
Great review, love this phone
Thanks so much Hudi, I really appreciate that. And I'm very much enjoying the phone too.
The best xperia 1 ii camera review as it should be.. like+sub earned.. well done sir.. just one question.. does the pro app helps with dynamic range struggling like we see with the auto app ?
Hey Billal, thanks so much! I really appreciate that. As for the Xperia, it's not that it struggles, it's more that the Xperia just doesn't process the photos with computational imaging like the other phones. So what you get from the Photo Pro app is much more like a traditional camera (albeit one with a small sensor, like a large point and shoot). So the DR is limited by that, not the software, just like a regular camera. That said, there are two settings in the Photo Pro app that assist in DR, one is the DR optimizer - DRO - (this uses software to "maximize" the dynamic range in a single image, and the HDR effect, which uses software to take multiple images instantly and blend them together to optimize. I find the DRO setting more to my liking, but it is not really yet as good as the Pixels and iPhones in computational imaging capability just yet. Hope this helps. ✌
@@JamesLavish great sir.. it sure helps a lot.. thank you so much for your time.. good luck with your future videos ❤️
Thank you Billal!✌
I'm probably going to get this phone tomorrow
Pretty nasty backlog. Preordered it in June and only just got it the Friday before last. So be prepared to wait a bit.
Really? Where are you and where did you order from? That's crazy.
@@JamesLavish Texas. I pre-ordered on Amazon while they still had the options for the wireless headphones so it was sometime in June.
Though I seem to be incorrect now lol. All vendors seem to have stock again so maybe the backlog is clear now.
Well I'm happy to see that the demand pushed the vendors to re-order. Will be v interesting to see what happens with pricing when the 5ii and then competing brands come out this fall.
Nice review 🙂
*I have the Xperia 1 or Xperia 1 Mark I and I can do the most amazing things with this device that all the people who see with their various devices are enchanted by the size of the quality! Me and I am very happy for my acquisition but now seeing this Xperia 1 Mark II I believe Sony has made an even bigger show! All you have to do is learn how to use the device to get the results that no other can or could achieve!*
I agree DJ, once you really learn how to use the Xperia, it become very powerful!
I also have the Xperia 1 (Mk I). The back cameras are very good but the front one needs improvement. I hope they improved it on the Mk II.
@@mvisperas I learned how to make some settings to be able to use better and get the best results! Nowadays I'm even preferred it than the other tops of the line I have at hand though! I'm adore wanting to buy the Xperia 1 Mark II here in Brazil but here is quite difficult due to import because of COVID-19 and high costs due to international monetary exchange.
It's better but not as good as the Pixel or iPhone as far as my experience this far...FYI!
@@JamesLavish I guess to make it better, they have to use larger lens on the FFC. I normally just use the back camera when doing selfie on the Mk I. The face detection and eye tracking keeps the pic in focus.
Hi,
Ive watched a couple of your videos on the Sony Xperia 1 MkII camera, very helpful & informative,
thanks.
My current phone is Sony Xperia X and I have the main camera set to take jpeg photos at
20MP (can go to 24MP) which results in a file size approximately between 6MB-11MB.
I print/crop many of my photos so I value the sharpness that is retained with
larger file sizes.
* Would I be losing photo quality when the Xperia 1 MkII main camera takes only 12MP photos?
* What is the average jpeg file size and RAW file size for this main camera?
Im just a bit wary of going backwards in photo quality after loving and using a 20MP
Xperia camera for about 4 years.
Thanks.
Thanks bizzo, I appreciate that. So as far as file size, these come out at about 5 to 5.5MB for the main camera JPEG and 24.4MB for RAW. The main driver for photo printing is MP, though, so the photos are coming out at 4032 x 3024 px for JPEG and 4016 x 3008 for RAW. This would be about 13 x 10 inches at 300 dpi, the standard for high quality prints. I have not compared the cameras, as I don't have an original Xperia, but I would think the images are still cleaner and better out of the newest sensor. IMO.
Anyway, Hope this helps!
An amazing craftsmanship from SONY.. love Xperia 1 mark ii
It's a pretty fine phone for sure. 😉✌🏻
Waiting for XPERIA PRO
Can we also talk about the audio capabilities of this phone? Phone calls on this phone are the best phone calls I've ever had on a cell phone. Crystal clear, loud, with Dolby Atmos sound enhancement icing on top.
That's a good point, the audio on this phone has been about the best I've heard.
Great review 👍.
Thanks so much, Tim!🙏✌