Sony Xperia 1 III review: Fantastic cameras if you put in effort

The latest Xperia phone seems pitched at a particular kind of smartphone shopper, one that's obsessed with fine camera controls. At $1,300, the Xperia 1 III is also an expensive phone. But if you like the potential of unrivaled smartphone camera control -- or just love the aesthetic of Sony’s hardware-- there’s a lot to like here.

Update: Sony revealed another imaging-focused phone, the Xperia Pro-1 just as we wrapped up our review. That's why you won't hear mention of it in the video.

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