topic Re: Laser autofocus in XZ Series

Laser autofocus

azzido — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:00:42 GMT

Hi,
is there still laser autofocus that was introduced in XZ?
I do not see this information in product specs

Re: Laser autofocus

Jonas — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:55:19 GMT

Hi @azzido, thank you for your question!

According to the information that I have available, the Laser AF Sensor is featured in the Xperia XZ Premium as well!

I hope that answers your question!

Re: Laser autofocus

azzido — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:33:28 GMT

Great!

Re: Laser autofocus

azzido — Tue, 09 May 2017 20:32:46 GMT

In addition, I heard that it will be working also for daylight photos, not only during night / darker situations as for regular XZ

Re: Laser autofocus

Jonas — Fri, 12 May 2017 12:20:38 GMT

Hi again, I apologizes for the late reply!

I have requested some more information regarding the laser auto focus in Xperia XZ Premium and I will let you know as soon as I have received it.

Have a great Friday and a great weekend!

Re: Laser autofocus

Jonas — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:23:25 GMT

Hello again @azzido!

I received some further information this morning regarding your question about when the laser AF is being used.

When you are about to take a picture, Laser AF is always activated to measure the distance to the object. However, the measured value is only applied when taking a picture in low light and/or low contrast conditions. If the picture is shot in conditions with sufficient light and contrast, the data collected by the Laser AF isn't used by the camera.

This applies for all devices with the laser AF feature!

I hope that helps!

Re: Laser autofocus

azzido — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:08:15 GMT

Tank you for te information.

However, i saw the information over Internet that Sony managed to update it for XZ Premium in a way that allows to use it in bright conditions as well. Hmm. 🤔

Re: Laser autofocus

Jonas — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:31:35 GMT

Hi again and you're welcome!

That is the information that I received and I asked specifically regarding XZ Premium and if it was the same for that phone model, compared to our other devices with laser AF and it is.

May I ask where you read about it being changed in Xperia XZ Premium?

Re: Laser autofocus

sumith9947 — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 22:28:56 GMT

My laser autofocus can't be work