How to Capture RAW Photos from ASUS ZenFone

ZenFone 3 Zoom/ZenFone Zoom S supports RAW, allowing you to shoot and browse RAW files right on your phone. Unlike the commonly-used JPG which undergoes post processing and compression, RAW is an untreated, uncompressed file that saves the complete data captured by the camera’s sensor such as white balance, exposure value, color contrast, and others. This allows the photographer to have a much greater flexibility to edit. Today ZenFoneblog will teach you How to shoot RAW images directly from your ZenFone 3 Zoom/Zoom S.

How to Setting RAW Output:

1. Go to Camera and select manual mode by pressing 
2. Click Manual Mode
   
3. Go to Manual mode settings by pressing gear icon
4. Tick "Save RAW file" on
   
5. Done, Now you can Capture RAW image with manual mode.

Don't forget to activate RAW file display on ASUS Gallery so your captured images will be show on ASUS Gallery.

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[ROM][Android 7] ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom/ZenFone Zoom S ZE553KL Nougat Firmware

In this post I will share Full Firmware .zip Nougat for ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom/ASUS ZenFone Zoom S ZE553KL. Before you update to Nougat make sure backup your data and update to the latest Marshmallow. To OTA or automatic update, go to settings>about>system update>check for update if you want manual update you can download the firmware via links below,

ZENFONE 3 Zoom / ZENFONE Zoom S Nougat Official firmware: 

WW VERSION

Version V20.31.49.2

Description

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) (ASUS_Z01HD) software Image: WW_V20.31.49.2 for WW SKU only* Improvement Items: 1.Upgrade to Android N 2.Support Portrait mode 3.Performance improved and bugs fixed and Improved picture taking experience For more information please refer to: TW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes WW：http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes Steps of Update:  1.Check software version of your device** 2.Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item) 3.Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, . 4.Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version. 5.Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only. *How to know the device model?  Path: Settings->About-> Model number Example: ASUS_Z00ED **How to know the device software version?  Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number

File Size	1.8 GB Full Firmware
Download from	Full Firmware

How to Update with this .zip ROM ?

1. Via ADB Sideload or
2. Copy and Paste this .zip to Internal Storage ( Update notice will be pop up in your zenfone screen) and click update. or
3. Update via SDCard (Copy and paste .zip to SD Card then open recovery and choose apply update from sdcard)

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How to Root ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

Today Zenfoneblog will share how to Root ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL. This tutorial will void your warranty and erase your data. So DWYOR and backup your data before perform this tutorial.

Tutorial How to Root ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom:

1. Unlock Bootloader your ZenFone 3 Zoom (Download unlock APK)
2. Install APK and unlock bootloader
   
3. Download SuperSU and place it to ZenFone 3 Zoom Storage/microSD (Download)
4. Download and Install ADB Fastboot tool to your PC/Laptop (Download)
5. Activate USB debugging at Settings>Developer Options (To show developer options go to Settings>about>software information>and Tap 7x build number)
6. Connect ZenFone 3 Zoom to PC/Laptop
7. Download TWRP Recovery for ZenFone 3 Zoom (Download)
8. At TWRP folder press shift+right click >open command here and Type adb devices if devices connected then type adb reboot bootloader then zenfone 3 zoom will enter fastboot mode
   
9. In Fastboot mode flash TWRP by typing fastboot flash recovery.img and wait until complete
10. Then type at CMD fastboot reboot reboot press volume down and press volume up and choose recovery
11. In TWRP Recovery choose install zip
12. Search supersu you download earlier in zenfone 3 storage and install it
13. Done

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Unlock Bootloader Tool

Today Asus ZenFone Blog will share how to unlock bootloader on ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL. Please note Unlock Bootloader will void your warranty and erase your data (full wipe) so backup your data before unlock bootloader. This tool only work on ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Android M with V10.40.47.85 firmware version or above.

Description	Version UnlockTool_2017_0803(android M) Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader Notice: 1. Update your software image to V10.40.47.85 or latest version 2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you  acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App,  including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able  to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions;  the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product;  the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the  Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected. You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any  Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be  performed to the Revised Product. Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of  the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed  the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.  It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand  and accept the risks that may arise.
File Size	786.22 KBytesupdate 2017/03/19
Download from	Global

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ZenFone 3 Zoom Goes On Sale in Taiwan

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom which introduced back at CES 2017 is now available in Taiwan with NT$ 14,990 price tag or approximately $485 for 64GB variant.

ZenFone 3 Zoom On its back have a 12MP main camera with Sony IMX362 sensor, paired with a secondary 12MP shooter sporting a 2.3X zoom lens. ZenFone 3 Zoom use an aluminum-alloy body which is only 0.31″ thick (7.9 mm) and weighs merely 0.37 lbs (170 g). With 5,000 mAh battery in thick body makes ZenFone 3 Zoom impressive at battery backup and still good looking. The Zenfone 3 Zoom will be landing in the US sometime this quarter, and will start at $399.

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Specifications (ZE553KL)
Display	5.5 inch / 1920 x 1080 (FullHD) / Amoled 500 nits 2.5D Screen
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC
GPU	Adreno 506
RAM	up to 4GB
ROM	up to 128GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12MP / f 1.7 / Wide 25mm / Sony IMX362 sensor 1/2.55 sensor size / 1.4µm pixel pitch / OIS / 4K UHD Video Recording with EIS / RAW Image (Android 7.0) Secondary Camera: 12MP with 2.3X optical zoom, 59mm focal length, Portrait Mode Selfie Camera: 13MP, F2.0 aperture, Sony IMX214 sensor
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot CAT.7 300/100Mbps (download/upload)*selected region The rest with CAT.4 Bluetooth 4.2
SIM	Dual SIM Dual StandBy Slot 1 : Nano SIM (3G/4G) Slot 2 : Nano SIM (3G/4G) / Micro SD up to 2 TB
GPS	GPS, AGPS
OS	Android 6.0 with ZenUI 3.0 (upgradable to 7.0)
Battery	5000 mAh
Speaker	ICEpower enhanced speaker Audio Wizard DTS for Headphone support
Dimension	154.3mm x 77mm x 7.9mm
Weight	170 grams
Colors	Black, Silver, Rose Gold

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Camera Samples

ZenFone 3 Zoom have two 12 MP cameras on the back with a f/1.7 aperture and  Sony® IMX362 sensor. The camera is capable of going up to a 12x zoom though, but anything beyond the 2.3x mark is going to be digital. And while the primary lens comes with a 25 mm focal length, the 59 mm focal length of the secondary sensor provides a 2.3x optical zoom. ZenFone 3 Zoom camera also have Tritech+ technology which combines three technologies, including a laser autofocus system, subject tracking, and dual pixel phase detection autofocus, to make for an extremely fast focusing speed of just 0.03 seconds. The front camera is 13 MP unit with a f/2.0 aperture.
Full Album original size: Here
Credit to Rptmarun at Mobile01

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Antutu Benchmark Score

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Line up already being sold in Taiwan, today i will share a benchmark result from ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom with Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom(ZE553KL)

Specifications ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL
Display	5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080  AMOLED display
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
RAM	4GB of RAM
ROM	Up to 128GB of storage
Camera	12MP rear camera with Sony IMX362 sensor
Connectivity	802.11ac WiFi
	Bluetooth 4.2
	LTE
	USB 3.0 Type-C connector
Battery	5,000 mAH battery
Colour	Navy Black, Glacier Silver, Rose Gold

Antutu Benchmark

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ASUS Introduces ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom at Zennovation CES 2017

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled the ASUS ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom smartphones during the Zennovation press event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. ZenFone AR will be the world's first smartphone that is both Tango enabled and Daydream-ready. Tango is a set of sensors and computer-vision software by Google that enables smartphone augmented reality. Daydream is Google's platform for high-quality, mobile virtual reality and supports Daydream VR apps. ZenFone 3 Zoom is built for photography and extended use with the world's best smartphone camera and a large, 5000mAh battery.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom is a 5.5-inch smartphone designed to excel at photography with a dual-camera system that captures gorgeous photos and videos. It is also the world’s slimmest smartphone with a high-capacity, 5000mAh battery, giving users extended usage times without compromising style and portability.

ZenFone 3 Zoom’s innovative dual-camera system comprises two 12MP cameras, one with a f/1.7-aperture, 25mm wide-angle lens and a second with a 59mm lens. Users can instantly switch from the 25mm primary camera to the 59mm camera, giving them a 2.3X optical zoom that is perfect for portraits and capturing distant subjects. An improved TriTech+ autofocus system automatically chooses among three autofocus technologies — Dual Pixel PDAF, subject tracking autofocus, and second-generation laser focus — depending on the situation to achieve accurate focus in just 0.03 seconds, even when photographing moving subjects. 

Main camera use SONY IMX362 sensor, and for front camera using SONY IMX214. ZenFone 3 Zoom is also the first ASUS smartphone with SuperPixel camera technology that enables it to focus incredibly quickly and capture clear photos at night or in low-light environments. ASUS-exclusive hardware and software enhancements boost sensor light-sensitivity by up to four times by intelligently adjusting ISO levels while shooting and applying noise reduction in post-shot processing. SuperPixel technology enables the camera on ZenFone 3 Zoom to have 2.5-times (2.5X) greater light sensitivity than Apple® iPhone® 7 Plus[2] and 10-times (10X) that of an average smartphone.

ZenFone 3 Zoom has a high-capacity 5000mAh battery that is sculpted to fit in the phone’s super-slim, 7.9mm full-metal body. The phone weighs just 170 grams, yet with its large battery and powerful, efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 processor it provides users with up to 42 days of standby time. The high-capacity battery also complements ZenFone 3 Zoom’s photographic capabilities, allowing users to shoot more photos, enjoy power-intensive operations like time-lapse photography, and capture up to 6.4 hours of continuous 4K UHD video on a single charge. ZenFone 3 Zoom can also double as a high-speed power bank for charging other devices.

ASUS ZenFone AR is a next-generation smartphone that represents a significant advance in mobile virtual-reality (VR) and augmented-reality (AR) technologies. It is the first smartphone that will be Tango enabled and Daydream-ready. Tango is a set of sensors and computer-vision software by Google that enables unique AR user experiences on a smartphone, such as AR gaming, AR utilities, and indoor navigation.

This breakthrough in size and weight is made by possible the innovative ASUS TriCam™ system, a three-camera system consisting of a 23MP main camera, motion-tracking camera, and depth-sensing camera. Unlike three-camera systems in other devices, the design of the ASUS TriCam system clusters its array of cameras to reduce their footprint within the phone, enabling the entire phone to be thinner and lighter.

Daydream is Google's platform for high quality, mobile virtual reality and supports Daydream VR apps. ZenFone AR was developed in close cooperation with Google to deliver the best Tango and Daydream experiences.

ZenFone AR features a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821 processor that is optimized for Tango, and is the world's first smartphone with 8GB of RAM.

ZenFone AR's powerful performance and innovative camera work in conjunction with Tango to enable smooth and compelling smartphone AR experiences. A beautiful, 5.7-inch WQHD Super AMOLED display and a new five-magnet speaker makes Daydream VR apps, games, and videos more immersive and entertaining. Android™ 7.0 ‘Nougat’ lets users get the most out of ZenFone AR with new multitasking features and other enhancements that deliver a great mobile experience.

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Asus announces the ZenFone 3 Zoom: Pictures and Specifications

ASUS today at Zenovation press event at CES 2017, ASUS unveiled two new smartphones the ZenFone AR and the ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL).

ZenFone 3 Zoom On its back have a 12MP main camera with Sony IMX362 sensor, paired with a secondary 12MP shooter sporting a 2.3X zoom lens. ZenFone 3 Zoom use an aluminum-alloy body which is only 0.31″ thick (7.9 mm) and weighs merely 0.37 lbs (170 g). With 5,000 mAh battery in thick body makes ZenFone 3 Zoom impressive at battery backup and still good looking.

the phone comes with a 5.5″ FHD AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5. With Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC Processor, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of Storage. It comes with Dual SIM dual standby, which support 4G on both SIM slots.

ASUS says that the phone will ship with Android 6.0 but an Android 7.0 update is on the way. The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom is scheduled to launch in February of 2017. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Specifications (ZE553KL)
Display	5.5 inch / 1920 x 1080 (FullHD) / Amoled 500 nits 2.5D Screen
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC
GPU	Adreno 506
RAM	up to 4GB
ROM	up to 128GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12MP / f 1.7 / Wide 25mm / Sony IMX362 sensor 1/2.55 sensor size / 1.4µm pixel pitch / OIS / 4K UHD Video Recording with EIS / RAW Image (Android 7.0) Secondary Camera: 12MP with 2.3X optical zoom, 59mm focal length, Portrait Mode Selfie Camera: 13MP, F2.0 aperture, Sony IMX214 sensor
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot CAT.7 300/100Mbps (download/upload)*selected region The rest with CAT.4 Bluetooth 4.2
SIM	Dual SIM Dual StandBy Slot 1 : Nano SIM (3G/4G) Slot 2 : Nano SIM (3G/4G) / Micro SD up to 2 TB
GPS	GPS, AGPS
OS	Android 6.0 with ZenUI 3.0 (upgradable to 7.0)
Battery	5000 mAh
Speaker	ICEpower enhanced speaker Audio Wizard DTS for Headphone support
Dimension	154.3mm x 77mm x 7.9mm
Weight	170 grams
Colors	Black, Silver, Rose Gold

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