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Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:26:17 GMT

Greetings.

I am facing a camera issue.
Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape). It keeps it focus on close range constantly, which why close-up photos are good, but I cant make it focus on ladscape. Photos become blurred, unfocused and overal - very poor quality.
Tried various camera modes, HDR, different camera apps, hard reset. Nothing helped.
Is it a camera driver issue or hardware problem? Phone was never dropped, overheated or anything else
Thank you for attention

Re: C4 E5333 Camera Problem

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:30:38 GMT

Here I will provide 2 photos of the same scenery: one made with main camera, another with selfie one. You can clearly see how blurred the main camera photo is. And it is not one time problem.

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:05:05 GMT

@Zeeplay9

check if there are scratches on the camera lens

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:08:17 GMT

uliwooly wrote:
@Zeeplay9

check if there are scratches on the camera lens

There are none. Phone's state is like new. It had no mechanical damage while using

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:14:14 GMT

@Zeeplay9

does it has any screen protector (film or case)?

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:15:06 GMT

Camera lens? No, it does not.

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:23:01 GMT

@Zeeplay9

The phone itself, does it has a protective case and/or film?

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:43:08 GMT

Yes, the phone has a protection glass on the screen

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:48:33 GMT

@Zeeplay9

remove it and check again.

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:49:36 GMT

But how is a screen-protecting glass connected to the main 13mp camera, which is on the back?!

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 20:19:43 GMT

@Zeeplay9

you said front camera

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:05:05 GMT

No, I was talking about focus problems of main camera (the 13mp one)

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:11:35 GMT

@Zeeplay9

Lets try this again

Does the lens has scratches and/or its dirty?
are there any cracks near the camera?
does your phone has a case?
does the back has a protective film?

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:13:49 GMT

1. No, the lens are clean with no scratches
2. No cracks either
3. No, only front screen protecting glass
4. No, it does not

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:37:33 GMT

You could also repair the phone with PCC

software repair

PC Companion (PCC)

Bridge (for Mac)

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:46:24 GMT

So you claim it to be software problem? I did hard reset already (via smartphone)

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

amit_rocking87 — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:44:24 GMT

can u please post some more multiple pic .. try below :

1) 1 in day light

2) 1 late evening

3) indoor if possible

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 06:06:41 GMT

I will provide some of the photos taken already in various situations. On every photo you can clearly see that the focus is being "locked" on the front objects, despite that I am focusing on far targets. It keeps a close focus as in superior auto mode and in manual too.

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Zeeplay9 — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 06:08:40 GMT

I am also providing you the comparison of the same scenery made with rear and front camera. As you can see, the rear one is blurred, and is focused on close asphalt in the lower part of the image

Re: Front camera does not focus on infinity (landscape)

Uliwooly — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:01:48 GMT

@Zeeplay9

You should get your phone inspected by your Local support