Use the Hong Kong version of "Xperia PRO-I" If you attach an accessory, it becomes a "5G compatible Vlog camera"

Hong Kong version of Xperia PRO-I

"Xperia PRO-I" equipped with a professional camera. In Hong Kong, where I live, many people are looking for "high-performance, high-quality" products, and they are attracting attention despite their high price because they offer a full-fledged camera experience that other smartphones do not have. The price of the Xperia PRO-I in Hong Kong is HK $ 12,999, about 191,000 yen. But the iPhone Pro Max 512GB in Hong Kong costs HK $ 13,599, about 200,000 yen, so it can't be said to be extremely expensive. [Image] Used as a Vlog camera The Xperia PRO-I has one memory configuration, and the Hong Kong version has no difference in specifications from the Japanese model. The difference is that the Japanese model is equipped with FeliCa and the Hong Kong (overseas) model is not. The Xperia PRO-I is equipped with the same type 1 sensor as the RX100 series, and although the effective area is smaller, the quality of the photos can be expected even before use. Another feature is that it is easy to shoot Vlog by attaching accessories. If you attach a shooting grip and Vlog Monitor, it becomes a "5G compatible Vlog camera". I am currently using this Hong Kong version in Japan. However, I bought a Vlog Monitor and a shooting grip in Japan because there are accessories that are convenient for video shooting. I happened to be able to buy a shooting grip at a flea market at a low price. In Hong Kong, these two sets are sold for HK $ 2464 (about 36,000 yen). Since the model numbers of accessories are the same globally, there will be no difference between the Japanese version and the Hong Kong version (overseas version). Also, although I wanted a genuine case, I wanted to make the Sony logo on the back visible, so I dared to use a third-party transparent TPU case. The main body clip of Vlog Monitor can hold the Xperia PRO-I with the case attached, but it can be held firmly even in a non-genuine case. The nice thing about the Xperia PRO-I is that it can be used as a Vlog camera with a shooting grip. The Xperia PRO-I camera may be over-engineered to take a little video, but if you leave it with a good picture, you can enjoy the video in the future, so I want to actively shoot videos with the Xperia PRO-I. The author also shoots videos on his smartphone. I tried using the Xperia PRO-I for a while, but although the size is a little larger, it is convenient to be able to turn shooting on and off with the shooting grip. It's also nice to be able to take a picture of yourself with a high quality main camera. Until now, I used GoPro HERO9 for self-portrait videos of walking around town. It's handy size and convenient, but it's a little troublesome to transfer data, and I often end up shooting videos. With the Xperia PRO-I, you can edit it on your device as it is, so I think you can upload a small video to SNS etc. immediately. If you have these two, your video life will be fun.

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