Last time we spoke with Juha Alakarhu we were left with a ton of information about Nokia’s cameras. We learned things like whether or not the Lumia 920 has an anti-aliasing filter and gained hints about the future. That future is partially here with the Lumia 925 having recently been announced. The head of imaging technologies at Nokia sat down with the Conversations blog to give more insight into the 925.
The camera in the Lumia 925 is more or less similar to that in the Lumia 920. Sure, there are differences, like the Lumia 925 having six lenses versus five in the 920. But the biggest differences according to Juha are more on the software side. They took all the new technologies and algorithms from the Lumia 920 and improved them for the 925 to give greater improvements in how software and hardware work together. Here are the four big areas that benefit from improving the software:
Natural detailsLow light performanceColor reproductionAdvanced brightness control
This time around Nokia improved photographs by reducing the grain you get from artifacts in images. Users should see better results for photographs taken during either day or night. Low light performance was already stellear on the Lumia 920. So how did Nokia make it better on the 925? By taking the maximum ISO from 800 to 3200. If you’re familiar with digital/film cameras you’ll understand why having a higher ISO would be good for low light situations.
Color reproduction has been improved in the 925. The team claims that the latest Windows Phone from Espoo is better at reproducing natural colors in images. Obviously this is something you would need to see firsthand to experience. Lastly there have been improvements in how the software is able to handle tricky light situations. Specifically shooting a subject with the light source from behind. The new camera software is better equipped to handle how it exposes in those situations.
Is anybody else excited to see some more sample photos from the Lumia 925? We can’t wait to get our hands on one. And if you have a Lumia 920 (Clarification: Yes, and other Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia. Go read the link a few words right of here), don't be?worry, you'll get it these improvements soon enough.
Source/Images: Nokia Conversations
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ricbon says: HURRY THE F UP!!!!!!!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:50 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
Sam Sabri says: Patience is a virtue.?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:51 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
isi mcf says: This^
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm - 6 hours ago Reply CJ Thunder says: Yeah but life is happening now and my phone camera could be better now!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm - 6 hours ago Reply jddumawa says: there is beauty in waiting :D
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:49 pm - 4 hours ago Reply
WavingReds says: no way dude, it cases insanity!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:03 pm - 6 hours ago Reply AznRaven says: how come "hurry the 'F' up" can't be a virtue??? hahaha...
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm - 4 hours ago Reply
Lawrence Crecy says: My body is waiting
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:26 pm - 5 hours ago Reply baaahthesheep says: Don't worry, the Fs are coming.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:56 pm - 4 hours ago Reply
jmart1 says: 928 gets gimped before its even released
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:52 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
erzhik says: 928 has xenon flash with motion freeze. 'nough said.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:55 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
glass says: 928 is getting the update too.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:03 pm - 6 hours ago Reply jsnod25 says: ^this...
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:27 pm - 5 hours ago Reply markk132 says: i'm assuming the 928 gets this update as well..........?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:54 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
Beast of Haeven says: Or if the 928 already has it...
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm - 6 hours ago Reply lpforthewin says: Pretty sure these are just updates coming in amber as 925 comes with amber preinstalled so all wp8 lumias should get these updates
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
Daniel Rubino says: As we reported yesterday: ALL WINDOWS PHONE 8 LUMIAS GET AMBER
?
Hope that's clear enough :P
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:14 pm - 5 hours ago Reply
B_Sack says: Maybe you should make the top half of your homepage just that message in all caps for the 'tards.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:22 pm - 5 hours ago Reply
GoodThings2Life says: Reading is hard.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:56 pm - 5 hours ago Reply
marantaz says: The software makes them all better than they already are. Sigh.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 6:56 pm - 6 hours ago Reply
YOLOsaurusRex says: What jmart1 and markk132 said. I'm on Verizon and planning on eventually getting the 928. Will it be getting these updates as well? What about other Lumia hardware other than the 920?
Not that the 928 looks like a slouch at all, but specifically noting the 920 and leaving out the second-newest flagship just seems ominous to me.
glass says: If you read the comments from the source post, Ian Delaney from Nokia is asked if the 928 is getting this and he replies in the affirmative.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:05 pm - 6 hours ago Reply YOLOsaurusRex says: Ah! Good good. Now if only Nokia could show some pity for me and send this update to my Trophy. This camera is pretty awful. Ha.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:11 pm - 5 hours ago Reply Beast of Haeven says: Come on it's not that bad lol.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:22 pm - 3 hours ago Reply
Sean Burns1 says: Looking forward
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:06 pm - 6 hours ago Reply Metaru says: The 928 is shipped so it doesn't have amber. The 925 is coming in a monthish so it'll come with amber. The 920 is launched so they reference it. Though vze is usually slower at rolling out updates im optimistic that you don't have to worry about the 928.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:10 pm - 5 hours ago Reply
RaRa85 says: Yes I'm excited. No more complaining about storage compromises. The design is sexy and the camera and not having to unlock the phone is all I wanted. I wanted mine in black but because my hands are quite oily, I'll have the white one. Can't see the fingerprints easily on the white version. Can't wait!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:17 pm - 5 hours ago Reply
procen says: LOL! Are you sure no more complaining about storage? :-P
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:09 pm - 3 hours ago Reply RaRa85 says: Ha ha you again! Yes I promise but one more gripe, when will the 925 come to T-Mobile. If it's after June like some of the reports I read then I will most definitely get a red/yellow 920 and really not have anything to complain about.lol
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:52 pm - 2 hours ago Reply procen says: A sales representative told me to check on the 21st of this month. She's not 100% sure, will let you know if it comes. I love the design of the 925. I saw this video comparing Galaxy S4, HTC One, and Nokia 925 and S4 is the ugliest, and cheapest looking.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:02 pm - 2 hours ago Reply RaRa85 says: I really do love the design but why the need to separate the launches of the devices and include/exclude something different for each one. Nokia has essentially created a war between Lumia owners which to me is a bad move. Verizon owners will say we got xenon flash. T-Mobile owners will say we got the slimmest one with a sixth element lens. AT&T owners will say we had it first with colors and iconic design. Why Nokia?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:08 pm - 1 hour ago Reply procen says: I know they have different extra goodies but we don't know why it ended up that way. Anyway I will wait for 925 just love the design and the extra goodies, he he he. At the same time I don't want to leave T-Mobile I have great family plan but still have one phone at ATT. Maybe the 32GB 925 will pop up online for special order.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:17 pm - 1 hour ago Reply RaRa85 says: Oh no I'm not leaving T-Mobile. I'm getting the 920 unlocked since the exclusive period with AT&T is over now. Yippee.
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:08 am - 59 min ago Reply procen says: There are some people had their phone unlock and selling them or are you buying a new one from ATT?
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:13 am - 53 min ago Reply RaRa85 says: A mint condition one from the great lands of eBay or Craigslist. Prices are really good and I can unlock it myself as the pre unlocked ones usually sell for higher prices. As long as it's in good condition it will be mine.
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:18 am - 48 min ago Reply stui83 says: 21st is Xbox day, the anticipations of last year are beginning to happen again
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:34 pm - 1 hour ago Reply RaRa85 says: Come to think of it I don't think T-Mobile will get the 925 in June(as reports said later this summer) which is a no-go for me. I'm not waiting around for a late launch for less. Like I said red/yellow 920 with 32gb of storage for me!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:05 pm - 2 hours ago Reply archersvalley says: Waiting patiently for my 920! :)
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:34 pm - 5 hours ago Reply aschettler says: As long as they fix the NEW network issues, battery life issues, and overheating issues introduced in 1314, I'll be happy.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:36 pm - 5 hours ago Reply diod123 says: I have none of these issues on my 920
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:49 pm - 5 hours ago Reply Fritzly says: Good for you, regrettably my 920 is affected as well.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:25 pm - 2 hours ago Reply
tds101 says: Bring it already!!!!!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:39 pm - 5 hours ago Reply Sean Burns1 says: I just seen an amazing video on O2 Guru tv. The guy took a shot in complete darkness and it came out
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jgNrgTDHihM
Flagz says: Yeah when I saw that I almost shit my pants bro
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:47 pm - 5 hours ago Reply stui83 says: insanely good
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:45 pm - 1 hour ago Reply Evster88 says: Wow. I had no idea the smart camera app/lens was so involved. There's a lot of functionality in there!
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:37 am - 29 min ago Reply Robert Bryant2 says: 16 GB is unacceptable. Without a micro SD card that's just not enough memory!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:40 pm - 5 hours ago Reply scorp508 says: Now to wonder if the 928 also has 6 lenses, or the 920's 5.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:45 pm - 5 hours ago Reply MrVol84 says: Man I can't wait for this. The 920 will finally be the complete top notch camera is was meant to be. They're gonna take it from good to great!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:45 pm - 5 hours ago Reply reloaded17 says: Love it.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:45 pm - 5 hours ago Reply Flagz says: Is it only gonna be able to launch default camera and Nokia software/specific software via camera button. Or can I assign Proshot?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:45 pm - 5 hours ago Reply TiLoBrown says: Does this upset enable us to take panoramic shots the way androids and iphones do?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:46 pm - 5 hours ago Reply diod123 says: There's a nice app for that, created by ms, called photosynth. It has been around longer than iPhone had it, not sure about Android
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:52 pm - 5 hours ago Reply TiLoBrown says: Yea, I have that. Its actually better I would say. I just suck at it. Not afraid to admit it.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:56 pm - 5 hours ago Reply damo579 says: Lumia 920 can take panorama shot it's a lens
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:54 pm - 5 hours ago Reply
rebel_yell says: The HTC Titans with 7.5 can take panoramic shots.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:42 pm - 4 hours ago Reply dby2011 says: Will there be any camera improvements to the 820/822 phones?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:50 pm - 5 hours ago Reply lubbalots says: Hurry up already!
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:52 pm - 5 hours ago Reply sqlchicken says: WHERES INSTA...just kidding, just kidding
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm - 4 hours ago Reply rebel_yell says: Hey, somebody has to keep it going.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:44 pm - 4 hours ago Reply NZ255 says: My 920 shots were never as good as everyone said. My brother has an iPhone 5 and every photo he's taken is better. I hope this update helps.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:37 pm - 4 hours ago Reply lubbalots says: Every photo I've taken so far is excellent and amazing since the last update. Video is the best I've ever seen! I think the good pic on the iPhone is because of the ritina display, otherwise meh.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:28 pm - 3 hours ago Reply uopjo6 says: Huh? Other way around for me you've got the settings wrong or sth.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:53 pm - 3 hours ago Reply winphoneaddict says: Wonder if any of the "camera improvements" are going to be had by any of the "lesser Lumias", or just the 92x models?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 8:58 pm - 4 hours ago Reply PolishHitta says: I would assume since all 92x lumias are just a variant of the "original" 920, they would all get it. As far for system updates I'm putting my money that 928 will have their updates last since it belongs to ehm... Verizon.
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:19 pm - 3 hours ago Reply
MDak280 says: Haha yes! I'm so excited for the Amber update. I just hope Nokia can bring it to unbranded devices faster :)
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 9:54 pm - 3 hours ago Reply
Argenis Zurita says: is it posible to take a sequence like the pic above? with our phone?
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:23 pm - 2 hours ago Reply kirklyt says: Can't wait.!! ^_^
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 10:38 pm - 2 hours ago Reply gurnishan says: Im reallly excited about all these new crazy software improvements, cant wait till i get on my 920 but my question is what are they doing on the video recording front, video out of the box is amazing but it lacks many customization features and as far as my knowledge goes, there isnt ?a third party app for video, it would be amazing to see some manual focus and contrast options put in the video app?? any news on that front??
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 11:43 pm - 1 hour ago Reply
Blu3V3nom07 says: You know, this might just be my next phone. Is WP8.1 actually real?! Blue doesn't even matter, I'm thinking.
But my contract is up in December. This lines up about right..
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:00 am - 1 hour ago Reply
bradbamford says: Raising the ISO might reduce blur, but will increase grain not decrease it... Must be some sort of Nokia magic going on to do what they are claiming.
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:05 am - 1 hour ago Reply jlynnm350z says: Nice pic, chi k wearing a thin white garment I the water. Should've waited till she got out then took the picture. . . Just saying
Posted on May 16, 2013 at 12:09 am - 57 min ago Reply
DJCBS says: If they already have the update they should just release it already instead of making us wait. Its bad enough that we have to wait for those lazy guys at Microsoft to update all that's wrong with the OS once a year.
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