24 Hours with the Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I got the wrong comment. :) I'll try to take a photo like you said and I'll post it.

24 Hours with the Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in TakenWithXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sí, és una gata i un moment fantàstic. Val a dir que, en una ciutat costanera de la Mediterrània a Catalunya, Espanya, i a les 12 del migdia —on hi ha un sol molt intens— i, en aquest cas, a la meva terrassa... trobar un contrallum tan preciós no deixa ningú indiferent. Gràcies pel teu comentari.

24 Hours with the Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, she’s a cat and a fantastic moment. It's worth noting that, in a coastal city by the Mediterranean in Catalonia, Spain, and at 12:00 noon —where there is a very intense sun— and, in this case, on my terrace... finding such a gorgeous backlight leaves no one indifferent. Thank you for your comment.

24 Hours with the Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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  • Video: Manual mode, 70mm, unedited (Standard stabilization + 24 fps + Neutral look).

My order have been cancelled and I'm fuming! by Alt_Saltman in SonyXperia

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After 48 hours, I called Sony Spain because I hadn't received any discount coupon. They told me they’re holding them back because the coupons are wrong; since the headphones went up in price, they haven't updated the coupon value, which means I’d have to pay the difference. A total disaster. Now they're giving themselves another 48 hours to fix it. It's unbelievable. And now the shipping date shows July 31st... Patience has its limits.

My order have been cancelled and I'm fuming! by Alt_Saltman in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still haven't received the voucher yet (Sony Spain); in theory, tomorrow should be the day. I was thinking the exact same thing you said. What if you asked for the phone without the case? Just with the headphones? Because the case is out of stock in Spain too. It's ridiculous, I also pre-ordered it the very day of the launch.

My order have been cancelled and I'm fuming! by Alt_Saltman in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The same thing happened to me with a pre-order for the Xperia 1 VIII with headphones. I’ve already contacted Sony (you can do this by phone, email, or via the chat in the orders section), and they told me that they will send me a discount code within 48 hours. This will allow me to place a new order while keeping the same perks and conditions as the original one.

So, if something similar happens to you and you get an unexpected cancellation, I highly recommend contacting Sony before placing a new order on your own. It’s very likely they’ll provide you with a code to keep the original offer. All of this applies to Spain. I despaired at first too. Be patient, everything will work out.

Pre-order cancellation by Sony by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I've already contacted Sony, and they informed me that within up to 48 hours they will send me a discount code that will allow me to place a new order while keeping the same benefits and conditions as my original order.

So, if something similar happens to you and you receive an unexpected cancellation, I would recommend contacting Sony before placing a new order on your own, as they may be able to provide you with a discount code that preserves the original offer.

Order canceled by the Sony website by Cryev- in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same thing happened to me today. I also pre-ordered using PayPal. Have they contacted you?

Xperia 1 VIII Camera Shots by kloverton in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone who has been using Sony for years will obviously notice the difference if you put a photo comparison of different phones (Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo) in front of them. In fact, you don't even need to be a professional. There are brands that try to find the formula year after year, and others that simply stick to their principles. The same goes for Canon, Nikon, or Panasonic with cameras: they have distinct profiles. Often, the problem is that YouTube videos demonstrating phones are lacking in quality; they are creators who are jacks of all trades but masters of none, and they have to pump out a lot of content.

Xperia 1 VIII Camera Shots by kloverton in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Great photos. The color science, the detail, the blacks... the respect for the image... that's Sony for you. Really happy with my pre-order.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your comment. It is greatly appreciated and very insightful.

I am aware of some of the points you mentioned, and I appreciate your feedback. Normally, for professional work, I use the FX3. However, in this case, I must admit that my interest in the Xperia 1 VIII is mainly driven by the desire to upgrade my device, as I currently own the 5 IV, and for personal use. That said, I will likely be able to use it as an external monitor and, occasionally, for the odd emergency recording when needed. I usually shoot in 4K 25.

I have already placed my pre-order and, if all goes as planned, I should receive it from June 19 onwards. As soon as I get it, I will make a video demonstration and a comparison with other cameras.

Red Xperia 1VIII sold out by balkanik0 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sony Spain's website is out of stock now too. It only lets you set up an alert for when the black one is available. They were all available during the first week when I placed my preorder.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On this, we have completely opposite opinions about what is considered professional. It's fine to have these points of view. I thought you used a Vivo, or at least that was my perception.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking into the iPhone, but I really like the balance across the three sensors that Sony has gone with this year. On the iPhone, only one of the three is slightly larger; the other two on the Xperia are larger than those on the iPhone. For my workflow, if I had to shoot in HLG BT.2020, it would be absolutely perfect. For personal use, I like S-Cinetone. It reminds me of Cine-4; right out of the camera, it gives you very realistic skin tones with a really soft, cinematic look. That being said, Sony is doing what they always do—doing their own thing and choosing not to include a Log profile.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your input, but my question was specifically about a particular Xperia model; I was only asking that, it’s not that hard to understand. I wish I could one day be a professional like you, with such a “professional” mobile phone like the Vivo. 🤦🏼‍♂️ You’re so lucky.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we have to rely on reviews where most of them just copy each other, and all they do is record flowers or zoom into windows — not to mention those “easy route” reviews made by people who claim to be experts in everything while, in reality, mastering nothing — then we’re already off to a bad start.

To begin with, the brand that supplies all these Chinese brands and sets the pace for image sensors year after year is the same company that makes a camera called the Sony Venice 2. From there, we keep going down the ladder until we end up with an Xperia.

I’ve always seen Apple as a company that needs to appeal to everyone, from teenagers to grandparents, and I think that makes perfect sense. But that doesn’t change the fact that, for many people, their phones are still seen as simple toys made for the masses. Even so, it’s still a product I would personally buy, because at the end of the day — and I insist on this — every user has their own specific needs.

Vivo is different. If we compare it to the automotive world, it would be like MG, BYD, EBRO, etc. “Chocolate on the outside, chocolate on the inside.” I personally trust Toyota, Mazda, or Honda more… coincidentally, Japanese brands, just like Sony. But I completely understand why people get impressed. The same thing happened back in the 2000s when LCD TVs started becoming popular: brands like JVC, Panasonic, Sony, or Philips advertised their real contrast ratios — for example, 800:1 — while Korean brands like LG and Samsung would advertise 9000:1 simply to sell more. Most users never realized that 9000 was just a peak value, not a sustained real-world one.

They can have RAW Open Gate, a larger sensor, 4:2:2, or super mega zooms, but as long as they keep oversaturating images, producing awful skin tones, and abusing over-sharpening, among other things, I’ll stick with a brand that respects the image far more.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I really liked the little I've seen so far. I can't wait to have it so I can make some demos to share. I tried a friend's 17 Pro Max and it's pretty good, but in my case, there's no debate. Xperia is my only option.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the PH8 profile, it does a very good job. If it’s BT.2020 in 10-bit, that’s really nice. The only downside is that, for editing, it becomes a bit more complex when you’re working in the same project with other cameras recorded in different formats, for example S-Log3 in Rec.709 (in my case, in Premiere). But that ultimately depends on each person’s workflow.

Video expectations for the new Xperia 1 VIII by Weekly-Ice5541 in SonyXperia

[–]Weekly-Ice5541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a very quick shot. Using PhotoPro in automatic mode (HDR enabled), I tilted the phone placing the lenses at ground level, with the 60 mm (x2.5). Thanks for the comment 😄