Emir BardakçıRecently, Xiaomi launched its new Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica series with a very innovative camera design, where some users found a slight looseness in its mechanical components. There were concerns about the stability of its Master Zoom Ring and if such a condition pointed to a problem with it. Xiaomi has answered these concerns regarding the new technology in its gadget.
PSA: Do NOT rush to buy the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica if you are outside of China. There are many complaints on RED and Weibo that show videos of the unstable camera ring knocking about when you tap on it. Here’s an example from Weibo user 6Ghz。 pic.twitter.com/WiOlm0Nr2k
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Engineering the Master Zoom Ring
Master Zoom Ring on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica: This is a rather complicated component. It has a design that is referred to as a “sandwich structure” and consists of no less than 26 separate parts. To ensure that this component remains intact when the camera is dropped, designers had to introduce some special tolerances regarding its movement.
When you shake the Master Zoom Ring, it may be slightly movable or make some sound when tapped. It is a normal property of this physical object. It guarantees that the ring will work properly even after a long period of time. The most important thing is that it won’t affect the ring functionality or IP66, IP68, and IP69 dust and water resistance of the device. Xiaomi has conducted drop and high temperature tests for this feature.
Why the Camera Module Rattles
There is also a “clapperboard-like” sound emitting from the camera module when you shake this handset. It is a typical phenomenon with new-generation smartphones with large cameras, but on this handset, this sound is more prominent owing to its sophisticated cameras. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra series comes with OIS on both main cameras and telephoto cameras.
- Greater Motor Space: In the new telephoto lens “200MP periscope,” the space for the motor displacement has significantly increased. A total of 7mm space is reserved for the motor displacement, whereas in its precursor, it was 1.5mm only.
- Active Stabilization: In this area, the lens system is free to move in the absence of the camera. This is how the sound is generated. But as soon as the camera picks up motion or is turned on, the system prevents this from occurring.
Optimizing Camera Performance
The hardware capabilities found in the Xiaomi 17 Ultra need proper software to control the OIS motors and “Leica Moment” abilities. To guarantee that these components are working at their best, it is essential that you are always running the latest versions of the system applications. You can update the application software from HyperOSUpdates.com or through our MemeOS Enhancer application.
Through downloading the app from the Google Play Store, users can update system apps, enjoy screen-off update support, as well as unlock hidden Mi features in their Xiaomi device.
