K850i Nightmare

spio123 · 03-12-2008, 08:31 AM

Hi all, in the latest days I had to take a lot of photos with my k850i and i found that a lot of photos went dark, black! I tried to look in around the web but I didn't find any solution for the problem! i thaught that posting in CellPhoneForums would may help me!
Thanks

marty123 · 03-13-2008, 08:11 AM

You can try using photo editing software to turn the contrast way up, unless of course its a hardware issue.

spio123 · 03-13-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by marty123

You can try using photo editing software to turn the contrast way up, unless of course its a hardware issue.

The photos remains bad also modifying the contrast! I heard a lot of people had this problem with k850i, anyone's got a solution?

**peryus88** · 03-13-2008, 09:17 AM

Try updating the firmware through SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to see if that will help. If that doesn't work...

Use your warranty with proof of purchaseto either have SE repair or replace it.

spio123 · 03-13-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peryus88

Try updating the firmware through SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to see if that will help. If that doesn't work...

Use your warranty with proof of purchaseto either have SE repair or replace it.

Unfortunately there is no update for the k850i

changtaiwaner · 03-13-2008, 01:01 PM

K850 is only known for its 5 megapixel camera.
But the features aren't as good.
So now apparentely if the camera isn't all that good I wouldnt' suggest this phone?

spio123 · 03-13-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by changtaiwaner

K850 is only known for its 5 megapixel camera.
But the features aren't as good.
So now apparentely if the camera isn't all that good I wouldnt' suggest this phone?

What good phone with very good camera would you suggest mate?

changtaiwaner · 03-13-2008, 01:23 PM

Personally, I would suggest.
iPhone
Sony Ericsson W580
Sony Ericsson W810i
Sony Ericsson K790
Sony Ericsson S500i

**peryus88** · 03-13-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spio123

Unfortunately there is no update for the k850i

That's what I was afraid of. I used to have a K850i myself, and it did come with a few "bugs". Only option I see with less hassle is to send it in for service if you have warranty valid. Otherwise, just sell it and go with another phone with similar camera specs as the K850i.

**peryus88** · 03-13-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by changtaiwaner

K850 is only known for its 5 megapixel camera.
But the features aren't as good.
So now apparentely if the camera isn't all that good I wouldnt' suggest this phone?

Although it's good for trying to provide some info, please be more accurate...

The K850i is right now the flagship Cyber-Shot camera phone for Sony Ericsson. Although the phone does have some bugs, when it works well, it is an excellent performer. A few of the people I know that don't have any problems like their K850i.

Also, I don't see how the "features" are not as good. It runs the PSP menu UI over the standard on the mentioned models you stated, which are below.

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Originally Posted by changtaiwaner

Personally, I would suggest.
iPhone
Sony Ericsson W580
Sony Ericsson W810i
Sony Ericsson K790
Sony Ericsson S500i

I have owned each of these phones, so I do have some experience with them. Let's do a comparison...

K850i: Flagship 5MP Cyber-Shot camera phone with AutoFocus, PSP menu grid, touch sensitive buttons, US 3G support for faster streaming and downloading over EDGE that all those other listed phones only have, 3 LED photo light AND Xenon flash for picture and video taking, 30fps for smoothe video recording, MicroSD AND M2 memory card support, A2DP stereo bluetooth, and basically what those other phones listed can do.

W580i: 2MP camera with NO AutoFocus and NO flash, Walkman 2.0 app, Pedometer app, M2 Memory Stick Micro support only for memry cards, A2DP, and the usual stuff included on high to mid tier Sony Ericsson phones.

S500: Virtually the same phone as the W580i with the exception of the Pedometer app. If people are curious, yes you can flash the the phone's firmware from a S500i to that of a W580i if you prefer the more subtle look of the S500i over the W580i. The only thing that won't be working is the Pedometer because of the hardware.

W810i: 2MP camera with AF and dual LED flash, older Walkman 1.0 app, only Memory Stick Pro Duo memory card support, NO a2DP stereo bluetooth, the usual as well.

K800/K790: 3.2MP camera with AF, Xenon flash only, clunky Media Player, A2DP stereo bluetooth, only M2 Memory Stick Micro memory card support, sometimes the joystick can wear down with extended use, the usual stuff as well.

iPhone: Other than the sleek web browser and touch screen interface, there's not much said for the camera. It's a 2MP camera with no AF...and in terms of features, it doesn't give a whole lot for effects when taking pictures. Browsing the web with Wi-Fi is excellent. But when it comes to EDGE speeds, it is slow.

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Originally Posted by spio123

What good phone with very good camera would you suggest mate?

Although there are some that think that having more MP means you're going to get a better camera, that isn't the case as long as you have excellent hardware for optics. Some people are content when staying with a 3MP camera because they have excellent optics. But if you are set with staying with camera specs that are similar to the K850i, check out the link below for comparable phones.

Link: 5MP camera phones

If you want the best out of those options, go with the Nokia N82.

spio123 · 03-13-2008, 11:58 PM

I really have to say a big THANKS to you all for the patience and for the help!
I need to know: how much would they give me if I sell my k850i?

vijaymanglani · 03-14-2008, 01:23 AM

I don't know the exact price but if you want to use camera then you use the Nokia N95. This mobile have the best camera clearity.

changtaiwaner · 03-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spio123

I really have to say a big THANKS to you all for the patience and for the help!
I need to know: how much would they give me if I sell my k850i?

$350 to $400
On Craigslist, $350 is used
$380 - New
$400 - Retail stores advertising on Craigslist.

changtaiwaner · 03-15-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peryus88

I have owned each of these phones, so I do have some experience with them. Let's do a comparison...

K850i: Flagship 5MP Cyber-Shot camera phone with AutoFocus, PSP menu grid, touch sensitive buttons, US 3G support for faster streaming and downloading over EDGE that all those other listed phones only have, 3 LED photo light AND Xenon flash for picture and video taking, 30fps for smoothe video recording, MicroSD AND M2 memory card support, A2DP stereo bluetooth, and basically what those other phones listed can do.

W580i: 2MP camera with NO AutoFocus and NO flash, Walkman 2.0 app, Pedometer app, M2 Memory Stick Micro support only for memry cards, A2DP, and the usual stuff included on high to mid tier Sony Ericsson phones.

S500: Virtually the same phone as the W580i with the exception of the Pedometer app. If people are curious, yes you can flash the the phone's firmware from a S500i to that of a W580i if you prefer the more subtle look of the S500i over the W580i. The only thing that won't be working is the Pedometer because of the hardware.

W810i: 2MP camera with AF and dual LED flash, older Walkman 1.0 app, only Memory Stick Pro Duo memory card support, NO a2DP stereo bluetooth, the usual as well.

K800/K790: 3.2MP camera with AF, Xenon flash only, clunky Media Player, A2DP stereo bluetooth, only M2 Memory Stick Micro memory card support, sometimes the joystick can wear down with extended use, the usual stuff as well.

iPhone: Other than the sleek web browser and touch screen interface, there's not much said for the camera. It's a 2MP camera with no AF...and in terms of features, it doesn't give a whole lot for effects when taking pictures. Browsing the web with Wi-Fi is excellent. But when it comes to EDGE speeds, it is slow.

Thank you for that, helped me out a bit.

thekc · 03-29-2008, 08:22 AM

The reason the picture is so dark is beacuse of the positioning of your hands. i had the same problem. you have to make sure that none of your fingers or thumbs touch the back of the k850i, i.e. hold th sides. Since i helped someone (or tried to) could someone help me? the touch sensitive buttons on my k850i do not work/very rarely work. i don't want to send it in for repair since i have replaced the lcd screen inside my myself and i think that would void the warranty. (it's obvious, screws scratched and one is missing, so are a few buttons lol)