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Xenon is the kind of flash used in professional cameras. The benefits include: better illumination and faster illumination (hence cleaner frozen shots). You can read up some more here: Nothing beats Xenon flash yet . That article was written in 2014, and till now in 2017, nothing still beats it. All the gimmicky stuff being done with LED flash still do not compare.
Samsung Galaxy K-Zoom was one of the last phones with xenon flash.
- 4 Phones with Xenon Flash
- Using phones with xenon flash in 2018
4 Phones with Xenon Flash
If you are anything like me, you are definitely pining for a smartphone with Xenon flash. The problem is that modern smartphones have opted to go with LED flash for various reasons, including: they fit in smaller space (hence thinner phones), they can be used as torchlight (Xenon works as short bursts), and they are much cheaper.
But if you really do want a Xenon smartphone, they all belong in the 2010-2014 era, and these phones were the elite squad of cameraphones. Please, forget what you have heard about your iPhone having the best camera. That’s marketing bullshit (cough!). The best cameraphones have Xenon. Here are 4 relatively modern smartphones with Xenon flash:
- Nokia Lumia 1020: 4.5-inch display. No memory card slot. 32 GB internal storage. 2 GB RAM. 41 megapixel camera. 2000 mAh battery. 2013 device.
- Samsung Galaxy K-Zoom: 4.8-inch display. MicroSD card slot. 8 GB internal storage. 2 GB RAM. 20 megapixel camera. 2430 mAh battery. 2014 device.
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom: 4.3-inch display. MicroSD card slot. 8 GB internal storage. 1.5 GB RAM. 16 megapixel camera. 2330 mAh battery. 2014 device.
- Nokia 808 PureView: 4-inch display. MicroSD card slot. 16 GB internal storage. 512 MB RAM. 41 megapixel camera. 1400 mAh battery. 2012 device.
Using phones with xenon flash in 2018
As you have noticed, using any one of the above phones with xenon flash comes with trade-offs. For one, they all have smaller displays by today’s standards. Don’t expect great performance o battery life from the two Android smartphones on the list.
Both the Lumia and the Nokia 808 offer better battery life and performance because of the OS they run. But then, again, you can forget about up-to-date apps on them. While Android OS has more apps, don’t forget too that the Galaxy smartphones here run Android 4 Kitkat.
In other words, there is no way to use a smartphone with Xenon flash in 2017 without some pain. A way out is to not use any of them as your primary smartphone and just carry it along for photography only. Again, for someone like me, that is an inconvenience: I prefer to travel light and carry only one device on me at any time. Bummer.
Anyway, you have been informed. Are you a smartphone photographer? Did you ever own any phones with xenon flash? Does Xenon flash interest you or do you believe it should be forgotten about and consigned to the dustbin of mobile history?
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Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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Whenever you hear a knocking noise or a ticking noise from your vehicle, it is a sign that something is wrong. It could be a result of a lack of lubrication, a sign that something has broken, or something is about to break. Now, some engines have a normal ticking sound, which is caused by the electrical components like relays and injectors. Also, the engine itself makes some noise, turning the way it does.
However, in general, engines should only make a soft, ticking noise. There should not be a knocking noise. If your engine develops a knocking noise while driving, you might notice a warning light on the dashboard, telling you that there is a problem. If it is a red light, you have to stop immediately. However, if the warning light is amber, you can manage the engine till you get to an auto technician.
Now, the first thing you should check when you notice a knocking noise from your engine is the oil level. The most common cause of low oil levels is an oil leak. This could be either external or internal. To find out if you have an external oil leak, check the floor underneath your vehicle in the morning. If you do not see any external oil leaks, then the leak could be internal. There are lots of sources of internal oil leaks. These include piston rings, valve guide seals, o-rings and so on. If your engine burns oil past the piston rings or valve guide seals, you will see blue smoke from the exhaust.
Once your engine develops such knocking noises or ticking noises, there is no quick fix. You have to replace the malfunctioning parts, or replace the entire engine itself. Once an engine is low on oil enough to make a knocking sound, it is usually too late. Thus, it is extremely important for you to always change your oil, even if you carry out no other maintenance on your vehicle. Source
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