Sony said the Z1 will go on sale later this month.
The phone, previously codenamed Honami, comes with 2.2 gigahertz processor and a waterproof aluminum case. The Z1's camera functions are further supported by a large image sensor and dedicated apps that allow users to stream video directly onto their Facebook page, store images online and search for information about whatever their viewfinder is pointing at. Its standout features are a high-resolution lens built into the camera, and the option of controlling detachable lenses from the phone's 5-inch screen.Īccording to Sony, the lenses can also be used with other Android phones and even Apple's iPhone. If youre looking to get a little more reach from your camera, consider a telephoto adapter. Progressive addition lenses (PALs) compound the problem inasmuch as they use asymmetric curves to correct for distance, intermediate, and near vision, creating physical distortions on the lens surface. is a 0.66x conversion lens that attaches via 43mm filter thread.
The Xperia Z1, presented in Berlin two days before the annual IFA consumer electronics show there, is Sony's attempt to leapfrog rivals such as Nokia and Samsung in the race for the phone with the best camera. Any ophthalmic lens with refractive power placed in front of the eye will cause aberrations away from the optical center of the lens. BERLIN (AP) - Sony Mobile unveiled a new addition to its Xperia smartphone lineup Wednesday: a device that sports a massive 20.7-megapixel camera and is capable of attaching better lenses.
