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Z5 Camera - Blue tint on edges of low light photos

Xevious
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Z5 Camera - Blue tint on edges of low light photos

I have noticed in low-light photos, in both Superior Auto and Manual mode that there is a blue tint on the edges of low light photos, especially more on the left side. The only way I've noticed I can really mitigate it is if I lower the ISO on manual mode, but then the photos would end up being too dark.

I have seen this issue discussed on other forums; some say it is a hardware issue, some software, and others say a camera module replacement may fix it. But I don't think Sony has officially ever acknowledged this issue, even though it is definitely present.

Here are some example photos

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Notice the heavy blue tinting on the edges..

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Uliwooly
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Does your phone has a protective case or film?
Xevious
Visitor

No case, naked phone.

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Uliwooly
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Does the camera has any scratches?
Xevious
Visitor

No scratches whatsoever on the camera

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AnnoyedWithSonyUK
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Suspect flash bleed through the glass back. I have the same on my Z1C from day one. Makes the camera useless for flash shots. Sony never acknowledge the problem even when discussed across the technical media. Despite making cameras for other manufacturers, never seem to implement them very well in their own devices.

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Uliwooly
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I'm sorry to hear that, but I haven't experienced that with my Z5 

Xevious
Visitor

Does flash bleed only occur when flash is used for photos? Because all of these photos taken I am not using flash.

rimologist
Visitor

+1 here
Xevious
Visitor

+1 as in, you experience this issue as well?