Pictures too bright

[Dudl3y]

Hi,

Until recently my good old Z1 took amazing photos, but something has happened which I need some advice on.

As you will see the pics are all blurry and over bright.  I have not adjusted anything that I know of, I just woke up a couple of weeks ago and here it is

I have just done a factory reset but nothing has changed.  Is this my phone saying its time for an upgrade or does it just need some TLC?

Cheers folks.

[Uliwooly]

@Dudl3y

Which camera settings are you using? 

I can't see the picture until it gets approved by a moderator, you could upload it to box or dropbox and post the link here. 

also does your phone has a protective case or film?

check the camera lens for scratches.

[Dudl3y]

Hi Uliwooly,  thanks for the reply.

Try this http://imgur.com/yrg1l7L

Settings- I have it on superior auto which has always been norm.  I have also tried manual which gives this (just taken :P)

http://i.imgur.com/n6wrE2K.jpg - Manual settings - brightness down to -1.2

http://imgur.com/Zi2DRXP - Manual settings down to -2

I think the lense does look a bit dirty but thats on the inside so will have to open it to clean.  Still not sure why the brightness seems borked.

Cheers

 ps - no case round the phone 

[Uliwooly]

@Dudl3y

Contact your local Xperia Care and request a vacuum test, aside of checking the camera

http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/contactUs/

[Dudl3y]

Will do

[Uliwooly]

@Dudl3y

Keep us updated

[Kraker]

Hi @Dudl3y I have the same problem and it really bothers me. Did you find anything to fix it?
Thanks!
@uliwooly did you hear anything?

[Chettm]

My Xpera Z1 is also facing same problem, the photos taken from back camera are too bright and not as good as they were previously taken.

I have done software repair recently successfully but same problem exist. Need help! Thankyou

[orb1tal]

Got the same problem recenty. Will Xperia Care help?