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http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/10/watch-this-phone-survive-a-dip-in-the-drink-thanks-to-hzo/
Absolutely amazing!
Cool. That means i won't need to be careful of my phone in the toilet. :3
Wicked! I hope to see this technology on electronics devices soon--on cameras (DSLRs), on watches, etc...
Dombledore said:
http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/10/watch-this-phone-survive-a-dip-in-the-drink-thanks-to-hzo/
Absolutely amazing!
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Someone posted a comment to the original article about the technology being flawed because it wouldn't allow a cable to attack to charge the device.
Does anyone know if this actually be a problem?
hyperlink to op
http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/10/watch-this-phone-survive-a-dip-in-the-drink-thanks-to-hzo/
Amazing, never have to worry about using your phone in the rain again as well.
I hope this becomes standard.. and soon!
I have been lucky to never kill a phone with water (well there was a nokia dumbphone that went though the washing machine) but still, wow.
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Amazing, never have to worry about using your phone in the rain again.
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True but the rain would interupt with the capacitive screen making it nearly impossible to use in the rain anyway.
But this does look promising. Hope it starts rolling out on devices this year!
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Hope they come out with something like a spray can so you can apply any device.
I'm pissed they aren't a publicly traded company. I would have definitely invested about a grand or so in them.
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I'm pissed they aren't a publicly traded company. I would have definitely invested about a grand or so in them.
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They're not the only company doing this sort of thing - but this is the best demo I've seen of it!
Cool, now i can play angry birds while swimming
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zomg i just had a dream last night that my phone fell in water and i took it out and the screen was all messed up about 75% of it with like messed up colors and statics.
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zomg i just had a dream last night that my phone fell in water and i took it out and the screen was all messed up about 75% of it with like messed up colors and statics.
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I had a dream last month that my s2's screen was cracked.. Glad i woke up
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Would definitely be interested in this for sure
Shut up and take my money!
Hi
Couldn't get any link to work, so I found another site talking about this kind of protecting electronic from the inside:
http://www.christianpost.com/news/galaxy-s2-release-hzo-technology-makes-galaxy-s2-waterproof-video-61905/
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Someone posted a comment to the original article about the technology being flawed because it wouldn't allow a cable to attack to charge the device.
Does anyone know if this actually be a problem?
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I guess induction charging and BT/WIFI transfers would solve this issue.
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Cool, now i can play angry birds while swimming
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Ahhahahahahah D waterproof is an excellent idea, never have to worry in the rain
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Sound too good to be true. I wonder how does it cost?
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True but the rain would interupt with the capacitive screen making it nearly impossible to use in the rain anyway.
But this does look promising. Hope it starts rolling out on devices this year!
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To be honest I haven't noticed that, but considering the fear of getting the bloody thing wet im not surprised.
Not dying in the wet it half way towards usable in the wet at least
(and considering when we get rain over here, we really get rain, bloody hell!)
(Also that's a stupidly good movie, gotta love Simon Pegg and Nick Frost)
We all know its waterproof be will u actually dunk your new £400 tablet in the bath...
I just carnt do it
Ran mine under the tap, was a tense moment.
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Ran mine under the tap twice already to clean. Still works fine. Dunking mine next week I think. If not its covered under warranty right?
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TeH-BagS said:
Ran mine under the tap twice already to clean. Still works fine. Dunking mine next week I think. If not its covered under warranty right?
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The Non-tablet Z has a moisture indicator at the headphone jacket which turns red if it gets wet and probably at the other flaps too. I'd imagine the Tablet Z has these too. If those are still okay water damage is probably covered. But that is just speculation.
Mine went under the tab yesterday, today I plan to have a nice long bath with it.
Edit: still alive. Partially submerged use is not practical though because waves trigger the touchscreen. So you have to hold it fully out of the water to use it, even if you do not do anything active, like watching a movie. Not unexpected, but still..
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We all know its waterproof be will u actually dunk your new £400 tablet in the bath...
I just carnt do it
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I don't plan to, but one never knows...:fingers-crossed:
Hi there guys i say dunk it i did a lot of times and works fine. My youtube channel is xperiatabletztests and i have alot of videos where i dunk it or pour stuff on it if you have time check it out
Today I just went for it ,filled my sink up and put it under for a while it was great
why not?
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why not?
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Kool pic _
As per my other thread - mine went straight into the sea!
http://youtu.be/bJkUST6NO5U
You need kids. Sticky chocolate fingers? Just washing it off is heaven compared to other tablets.
Finally dunk my tablet. Did once over the weekend. Then was confident enough took it to work and dunk it in the office kitchen sink to proof to some of my colleagues who were skeptical about it being waterproof. Sure prooved them wrong hehehe.
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Mine has gone into a pool already for confidence building. Apart from the speakers being clogged for like half an hour, it appears to have lived up to its promise, but it wasn't fully submerged (almost was). Given I don't have a warranty coverage at all, it was pretty risky.
I did take a picture though, and it's definitely a conversation point.
Just returned from my holidays. 5 pictures at the start, and a video at the end.
Used a waterproof case I bought at eBay. (Tested first to make sure it really was waterproof )
Dont forget to see it in HD
http://youtu.be/KemeYuEJbCQ
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Just returned from my holidays. 5 pictures at the start, and a video at the end.
Used a waterproof case I bought at eBay. (Tested first to make sure it really was waterproof )
Dont forget to see it in HD
http://youtu.be/KemeYuEJbCQ
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awesome video, can u please share the name/type of the case u bought ? or paste the link from where u bought it ?
Awesome. What case did you use mate? And also kudos on the chick in the pics, she is hot lol
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woah very nice
Wow very nice quality!
Which case did you get?
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Just returned from my holidays. 5 pictures at the start, and a video at the end.
Used a waterproof case I bought at eBay. (Tested first to make sure it really was waterproof )
Dont forget to see it in HD
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The link to the case please..
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Shadowjump said:
Just returned from my holidays. 5 pictures at the start, and a video at the end.
Used a waterproof case I bought at eBay. (Tested first to make sure it really was waterproof )
Dont forget to see it in HD
http://youtu.be/KemeYuEJbCQ
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Nice shot.
Sometimes I too take underwater shots with my phone. Last Sunday I recorded a 25mins video but Note 2 screwed it up.
Looks like Note2 disables auto-focus if you touch the screen while video recording
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Those who wants a link for the case, he made a video review of a case for note 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q00G_oMZXcM
i love the girl on the video..lol
Your waterproof case didn't seem reliable if you bend it.
I'm using the same case this guy did
DicaPac guarantees waterproof protection down to 5m which is pretty enough for a plastic bag.
I have a video taken underwater with my note 2 also.
Using this case http://list.qoo10.sg/item/WATERPROOF-CASE-IPHONE-CAMERA-GALAXY/406458159?selectedOptions=;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQxa5YBEbBI
May i ask where is this beach you were at? The water is unbelievably clear!
Nice perform If I played with my phone when my girlfriend around she would go mad I guess She barely accepts the fact I install new ROMs everyday and play games, spend a lot of time with phone basicly
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I have a video taken underwater with my note 2 also.
Using this case http://list.qoo10.sg/item/WATERPROOF-CASE-IPHONE-CAMERA-GALAXY/406458159?selectedOptions=;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQxa5YBEbBI
May i ask where is this beach you were at? The water is unbelievably clear!
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nice ! but from the pic... no offence..but I feel the cover looks very cheap as in it could tear easily? or is it not? in a scale of 1 to 10 while 10 being very durable and long lasting how much would scale/rate the cover?
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It cost less then SGD20. At that price i rate the durablity ten..
It doesn't feel like it would tear easily. If compared to a plastic bag i would say
it's around 8/10 while that plastic bag is a 1/10. .
I will not use it more then a month if used everyday...
Texture is something like this http://www.notempire.com/images/uploads/marcRainCoat.jpg
This is the case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dive-Cover-...DA_Cases&var=470277302816&hash=item27d62307bd
Its all hard plastic with silicon on top of the screen. Of course, the screen doesnt work when underwater! So with a small change in a file, I changed the home button to a camera button.
Of course, I never went more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) underwater just to be sure. But for surface and up to 2 meters photos and videos, the case is perfect. 100% waterproof!
Max duration I had the camera in the sea was ~40 minutes and not a single drop went in.
I didnt try a pouch because I thought it would distort the pictures if it was not perfectly straight and clear near the lens.
lqrt said:
I have a video taken underwater with my note 2 also.
Using this case http://list.qoo10.sg/item/WATERPROOF-CASE-IPHONE-CAMERA-GALAXY/406458159?selectedOptions=;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQxa5YBEbBI
May i ask where is this beach you were at? The water is unbelievably clear!
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The beach is in Naxos Island, Greece (Mikri Vigla - Kastraki beach)
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The beach is in Naxos Island, Greece (Mikri Vigla - Kastraki beach)
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Hello,
I have just recieved the same waterproof case for my note 2. The case seems nice!
Including the phone it looks like a 7" tablet! !
Can't wait to shoot underwater!
Shadowjump said:
Just returned from my holidays. 5 pictures at the start, and a video at the end.
Used a waterproof case I bought at eBay. (Tested first to make sure it really was waterproof )
Dont forget to see it in HD
http://youtu.be/KemeYuEJbCQ
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Dude why would you play with tech if you have a gf like that to play with? She's got some great hardware.
gideonMorrison said:
Dude why would you play with tech if you have a gf like that to play with? She's got some great hardware.
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Pushing the boundaries ....
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Pushing the boundaries ....
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Please do elaborate.
Hey everyone,
My Xperia Z1 Compact has been sent in to the repair center now because of a waterdamage caused by a leaking backcover / frame whick killed the camera button first and then the mainboard. All flaps and so were closed and no water got in that way. 2-3 weeks and I'll have my Z1 Compact again.
Anyone else who've been sending in their phones on warranty because of waterdamage? How did it go? Did they replace the phone or did they just repair it?
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devstaff said:
Hey everyone,
My Xperia Z1 Compact has been sent in to the repair center now because of a waterdamage caused by a leaking backcover / frame whick killed the camera button first and then the mainboard. All flaps and so were closed and no water got in that way. 2-3 weeks and I'll have my Z1 Compact again.
Anyone else who've been sending in their phones on warranty because of waterdamage? How did it go? Did they replace the phone or did they just repair it?
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thats scarry. even if waterproof, i wont risk my z1c in the pool anytime. heard lots of storys about the z1c damaging itself with water even with flaps closed...
profyler said:
thats scarry. even if waterproof, i wont risk my z1c in the pool anytime. heard lots of storys about the z1c damaging itself with water even with flaps closed...
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Yes, I was terrified whem my phone broke as I've only had it for 2-3 weeks . I hope that they'll resolves it, otherwise I will just use my insurance.
And this phone, Xperia Arc S, drives me crazy as it's slow and sluggish.
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@OP,
I've been through a similar experience with yours ... more details here .. starting from #12.
Spoilers: happy ending ... at #28
well mine survived the pool, hot sun. used it more than 30 mins in wet conditions, ans 20 mins straight underwater on 2m depth.
2 weeks later, now, no issue at all.
just the sound bug in kitkat my alarm struggles to ring, but its funny
ro_explorer said:
@OP,
I've been through a similar experience with yours ... more details here .. starting from #12.
Spoilers: happy ending ... at #28
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Did your backcover sound weird when pressing down on it on 2 of the corners?
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Nope .. no sound. It is solid as a rock ...
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Nope .. no sound. It is solid as a rock ...
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Good, I miss my phone already
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Man, I don't even want to know how Sony is going to handle warranty claims based on water damage.
It's going to be a nightmare. At least in Germany, where mobile phone companies try a lot of things to avoid a warranty repair / exchange.
How will it be possible for the consumer (and Sony) to determine whether it was an open port or a valid claim....?
How are things going to play out if Sony claims that it was an open port - and I'm sure it wasn't.
Those are the concerns that make me keep my Z1c dry at the moment...
Regards,
Yoko
maybe replace it with a refurbished one
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Yup happened to me.
What happened was, I bought this in Taiwan on my honeymoon and to test the "WaterProof" claim, I threw it in the ocean in Guam, took under water photos with it and it died a few hours later.
Sony said that they it is waterproof only in FRESHWATER but the repair center was nice enough to send me a brand new replacement unit. Since this was a product outside of the USA region, they actually went out of their way to import it and send it to me. The process took a month but I'm happy they made the effort!
yep, my phone is for evetualy rain drops or drops from bath, i dont trust this device in the pool...
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Sony said that they it is waterproof only in FRESHWATER but the repair center was nice enough to send me a brand new replacement unit.
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WOW!
That would never hapen in Germany, at least I have never heard of such a customer service!
Indeed the Z1c is only rated for fresh water with the explanation that salt water will conduct electricity between the two magnetic charger points...
I don't know about that, but at least they gave an explanation...
Yoko
So there are more people who've been encountering this "issue". Hmm
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Creaky back
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Did your backcover sound weird when pressing down on it on 2 of the corners?
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My fones back is somewhat creaky.. should i be worried about this waterdamage stuff? I use it in water alot and dont want to ruin it but i got a waterproof fone cause i wanted a 'waterproof' one! I want to install the glass back to maby make it more solid.
howdy all,
bought my device early february in germany and took it into a freshwater pool standing and taking a couple of underwater face shots via the camera button.
shortly after that the display startet to get all distorted and i powered it off all the way and took out all cards. i thoroughly airdryed it with the car vents on my way back home and was able to revive it.
a couple of days later i repeated the procedure in the said pool and it killed the device - it shut down and upon restart it got stuck at the battery symbol.
all indicators had turned red even though i am sure i closed all holes correctly and did not exceed the depth limitations!
since there was no saturn in my city i returned it to mediamarkt, who luckily exchanged the device to a brand spanking new one- i doubt they send it to sony care center before that!
lucky me, i guess!
left wondering how far i can go with my new device and what the cause for this dreaded leakage might have been !!!???
greetz
Thanks for sharing your story. Maybe in this way Sony will realize that when they write IPX7 on their specs, people expect that rating to be real.
Sorry folks but I am not going to take a risk to use the phone under water just to take two silly pictures. I think it's nice to have a phone that you can use while it rains, but if I really want to take pics underwater I just buy a camera. Also this 30 minutes limit sounds kinda silly, I never heard a waterproof device that goes by time.
I am not sure how sony got that rating approved, or even if the rating is approved or not.
i put mine under water quite a few times (fresh water) never an issue. be certain your flaps are closed 'n stuff
i even showered with it for the heck of it
Update:
It seems like I will get a new Z1 Compact, as the servivce status has been changed to:
Waiting for technical information from manufacturer
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With the huge interest in the 4K and Timeshift Video mod, I figured now's better than ever to open a thread for sample footage either slow-motion or in 4K for those who are still in doubt whether or not to root their Xperia Z1 [Compact], or those who already have the mod installed and want to see what others can do with it. (those of you who have an Xperia Z1 [Compact] version that cannot be rooted - I recommend you don't watch these videos. You will get jealous and I do feel sorry for you)
To start this thread off, there's the amateuristic video I made:
Disclaimer: the mod does not work with the Xperia Z as far as I know - I've seen this question too many times all over the interwebz so don't even bother here. Other questions about the mod are welcome as long as it's not about the installing or flashing procedure.
Disclaimer 2: don't bother commenting about my fingerboarding skills either, I'm seriously not serious about this.
Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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Wow cool! Both videos look great!
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Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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You have some guts taking this phone underwater. I will never do that esp after seeing so many people cry as their warranty was denied bcoz of waster insertion.
Water is the best cooling agent
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I put my phone two times in water, I washed it two times also. No problems at all. Just the sound is a little lower when the water touch the phone.
But, after 10-15 min. it's all the same.
I don't wanna lose warranty with rooting and putting these features, but I'm eager to get them...
Putting your phone under water has higher risk of voiding your warranty rather than rooting your phone.
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Xperia Z1 slow motion 120fps: http://youtu.be/HSysMJfkLEM
The water is very foggy I know
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You shouldn't put it under water, I was like that when watching: yes, yes ,yes, then under water, No, No, NO, then up, yes, yes....LOL....
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You shouldn't put it under water, I was like that when watching: yes, yes ,yes, then under water, No, No, NO, then up, yes, yes....LOL....
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Hahaha, I did it a few times now, we'll more than a few let's say about 20 and no problems. the sound is lower because it clogs the speaker and mic but it's back to normal as soon as it dries out. this is my second Z1 (the first had some headphone problem and they replaced it) and both have survived numerous submersions
I just make sure all the ports are properly sealed
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First test I did was this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C52YIUnO43k
W. default settings, I think it's like 1/4 but you can slow even more with the apps, at 1/8
Gotta film more things, pretty sweet thing!
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You have some guts taking this phone underwater. I will never do that esp after seeing so many people cry as their warranty was denied bcoz of waster insertion.
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My phone got drowned with water, and covered under warranty. Because if the water damage was not for the users own fault, eg not closing flaps or something caught in them breaking the seal.
If Sony finds the phone has had water inside, the first thing they do is ensure that the flaps etc are closed and clear of debris, then conduct a pressure test, submerge the phone in water. If water is detected inside, then you have warranty because it is obviously a manufacturing or repair (if applicable) defect.
Lol at the people afraid of putting their phone under water. I've lost count of the times I've washed my phone or gone in the pool with it.
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I wish service center here do the same test. Once I went there for touch issue and another guy brought his phone. The service center reception guy just told him that his warranty is void as water has entered and told his to pay 50% of the actual price to get a new one.
For my touch issue he told that I have enabled "show touch" in developer option and that's why I have it ?
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Couple of Dog Videos
I shot these at a friend's house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmVG5RkrU4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia8uQKTE4gA
Apologise if this isn't the correct thread to ask this but can the slow motion effects be applied to 120fps video after saving?
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Lol same here, I got my phone damaged somehow maybe after taking a shower with it( started flickering right after), and all flaps were closed etc but the screen started flickering and eventually died, sent it to sony, got it back with a new screen and outer housing, now the question is, is it still waterproof?
Have not rooted it yet, i got lazy to downgrade my firmware then root, then upgrade to keep root, currently the latest and greatest firmware cannot be rooted on the c6916
-Cries after seeing the videos because I'm on a non-Sony rom-
:crying:
Here is my YouTube Playlist for the same, hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1lDW7QCh-eGciLiNvdTI0TJ4yEegcBZ
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Apologise if this isn't the correct thread to ask this but can the slow motion effects be applied to 120fps video after saving?
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Yes, in the album, you will see movie creator icon on the bottom when you open up the 120fps video.
from there you can edit speed of any selected part again
It's more like who doesn't put their phone under water. 1 of the main selling points for this phone at the time anyway. I have done it countless times and no issues at all. I paid for a water proof phone it will take a dip with me when i want it to.