Has anyone else also noticed dust gathering relatively rapidly over the 3x lens especially when using cases which completely surround it? A lot of cases have this style now, presumably because it helps with lens protection - I'd rather it actually have more opening with the Flash LED and Laser AF though, so that dust can more spontaneously distribute away and not accumulate over the 3x lens. The other larger lenses don't seem to have this issue, presumably because there's a larger surface area for the dust to distribute and spontaneously move away.
What's interesting though is that despite the 3x lens looking quite dusty in appearance, it doesn't appear to affect photo/video quality, which is somewhat counter-intuitive - how bad does it need to get before it affects this? Perhaps smudges are more of an issue than dust particles over a lens?
Finally, I'd be interested in simple suggestions to clean the dust off the lens in this particular scenario, without removing the case - it's actually quite hard to do this over the 3x lens, as the access to it is quite limited due to being a relatively small hole, and the dust tends to be quite stubborn!
I haven't had this phone for very long but I haven't noticed this issue so far. I have two cases, one is a spigen liquid air which has a single long vertical pill cutout around the 3x and autofocus lens modules and another one is a no name case with individual holes for each lens (sorta like the one you described). No dust accumulation around the 3X lens in either of them.
Is it possible your particular case material holds more static electricity and attracts dust particles? I'm just thinking out loud here, no particular evidence.
I would post photos but I'm traveling and don't have another phone to take pics with
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I haven't had this phone for very long but I haven't noticed this issue so far. I have two cases, one is a spigen liquid air which has a single long vertical pill cutout around the 3x and autofocus lens modules and another one is a no name case with individual holes for each lens (sorta like the one you described). No dust accumulation around the 3X lens in either of them.
Is it possible your particular case material holds more static electricity and attracts dust particles? I'm just thinking out loud here, no particular evidence.
I would post photos but I'm traveling and don't have another phone to take pics with
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I think the "single long vertical pill cutout" will accumulate less dust - intuitively, that's simply the "laws of physics"! That is, a larger cutout will tend to accumulate less dust due to my explanation in the first post.
Regarding static electricity, I don't think so for my case, since it's leather. Do you carry your phone in your pocket often? I find that's the main way the dust accumulates for me.
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I think the "single long vertical pill cutout" will accumulate less dust - intuitively, that's simply the "laws of physics"! That is, a larger cutout will tend to accumulate less dust due to my explanation in the first post.
Regarding static electricity, I don't think so for my case, since it's leather. Do you carry your phone in your pocket often? I find that's the main way the dust accumulates for me.
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Yes, pant pockets for most of the day unless i'm drviving, in which case it's on the dashboard mount. For the last few days its been in the individual punch-hole type case but i still don't see any dust around the 3x camera.
I managed to get a pic for you. Not sure if it helps
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Yes, pant pockets for most of the day unless i'm drviving, in which case it's on the dashboard mount. For the last few days its been in the individual punch-hole type case but i still don't see any dust around the 3x camera.
I managed to get a pic for you. Not sure if it helps
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Yes I think it depends on what pockets. Some of mine don't collect dust as quickly, but I have certain shorts which seem to spray dust at the lens!
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Yes I think it depends on what pockets. Some of mine don't collect dust as quickly, but I have certain shorts which seem to spray dust at the lens!
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Lol... made me laugh. What first world problems we've discovered
now we have to look for shorts and pants with "Made for Samsung" certification
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Yes, pant pockets for most of the day unless i'm drviving, in which case it's on the dashboard mount. For the last few days its been in the individual punch-hole type case but i still don't see any dust around the 3x camera.
I managed to get a pic for you. Not sure if it helps
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You can actually see some dust quite clearly even on that photo I think, including a quite large "S-shaped" particle over the 3x lens. It also appears there are tiny white specks over and around the lens too, and if I remember correctly, you only had the phone for a few days at the time of the photo. I'd like to see a follow up picture now (assuming you haven't done any cleaning at all over the 3x lens).
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You can actually see some dust quite clearly even on that photo I think, including a quite large "S-shaped" particle over the 3x lens. It also appears there are tiny white specks over and around the lens too, and if I remember correctly, you only had the phone for a few days at the time of the photo. I'd like to see a follow up picture now (assuming you haven't done any cleaning at all over the 3x lens).
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That S shaped thing is a strand of lint from my pocket, and its "on" the lens, not around it. I've found this common with all phones I've owned, especially when using cotton/linen trousers. There isn't much dust collected around the lenses to my naked eyes (with zooming in on a well focussed, hi-res pic, some particles may be visible i guess)
Since then I've bought myself a bunch of cases to play around with. The recent ones have individual camera cutouts with no space for dust to collect - so I don't think they will be very helpful. But I'll post an image anyway. The pics attached are with the official Samsung Clear Case. Has been on the phone since the 19th of this Month.
I have UAG Plyo case and carry usually in jeans pocket. Now I can confirm too that 3x lens is magnet for dust, more than other lenses with autofocus circle too.
In next days I try samsung leather cover with flat sheet and observe maybe difference in this case.
You know you can literally just WASH the phone! It's water resistant. I do it all the time to keep dust off!
No doubt best under a Samsung faucet...
Don't put it in a pocket!
Pockets are for change and pocket knives! ;-)
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Don't put it in a pocket!
Pockets are for change and pocket knives! ;-)
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With size (big like you know) S23U sitting with this holster hooked to belt is very uncomfortable and risk broke phone.
Maybe with standard S23 but not with S23U in my opinion.
I tested leather holster for belt with my old Note 9 few years ago and used him maybe only several times.
Next of course only for me but walk on the street with similar big holester is strange ( magnet looking other people).
But it's idea for solve problem from topic.
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With size (big like you know) S23U sitting with this holster hooked to belt is very uncomfortable and risk broke phone.
Maybe with standard S23 but not with S23U in my opinion.
I tested leather holster for belt with my old Note 9 few years ago and used him maybe only several times.
Next of course only for me but walk on the street with similar big holester is strange ( magnet looking other people).
But it's idea for solve problem from topic.
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Yes it is uncomfortable at times particularly getting in and out of a service truck!
But I've never broken a phone or even come close to having damage and I've had all the "big boys" including folds on my hip doing various things including climbing radio towers! The thought of having it in a pocket in such places is like fingernails dragging across a chalkboard, not to mention pulling out the phone when needed. It just glides in and out easy. If I ever wanted to go naked that's the way I'd go.
If carrying vertically and your shirt is pulled over some may think you're packing and that could be good or bad depending on the situation. :-|
Different strokes for different folks of course!
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That S shaped thing is a strand of lint from my pocket, and its "on" the lens, not around it. I've found this common with all phones I've owned, especially when using cotton/linen trousers. There isn't much dust collected around the lenses to my naked eyes (with zooming in on a well focussed, hi-res pic, some particles may be visible i guess)
Since then I've bought myself a bunch of cases to play around with. The recent ones have individual camera cutouts with no space for dust to collect - so I don't think they will be very helpful. But I'll post an image anyway. The pics attached are with the official Samsung Clear Case. Has been on the phone since the 19th of this Month.
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Any lint/dust gathering is part of my point though. To clarify, it's inevitable that dust will eventually gather around/over the lenses - it's not a matter of "if" (something that you seem to be implying at least), but of "when".
In general, I've noticed that the dust gathering really only starts becoming more noticeable after 5-7 days. After 11-14 days, it becomes quite significant to the point that one wonders how it's not affecting camera footage (but it doesn't appear to do so somehow). I think definitely specific shorts/trousers material will contribute more dust than others, so it's hard to compare my use to eg. yours specifically. However, my ultimate point was that the dust tends to gather at a faster rate over the 3x lens due to what I've already explained, and that cleaning it is quite a hassle with the cases which completely surround it - from my experience, essentially to clean it properly/well, you need to completely remove the case, which is a bit disappointing relatively speaking.
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it's not a matter of "if" (something that you seem to be implying at least), but of "when".
it's hard to compare my use to eg. yours specifically.
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I'm sorry I wasn't able to help.
There were no implications in my posts, just my own observations, which seem to be different from yours - like you said: hard to compare.
It's okay to have a difference of opinion.
I will bow out of this discussion now as it doesn't seem to be heading anywhere constructive, and getting a little personal.
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I'm sorry I wasn't able to help.
There were no implications in my posts, just my own observations, which seem to be different from yours - like you said: hard to compare.
It's okay to have a difference of opinion.
I will bow out of this discussion now as it doesn't seem to be heading anywhere constructive, and getting a little personal.
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That's fair enough, although surprised you feel that way. There is no difference in opinion that I can see - we both agree that lint/dust gathers on/around the lens (you even showed it in many of your photos). Inevitably, this lint/dust will get worse and worse with time if you never clean it. We also both agreed (I think) that different material shorts/trousers and/or environmental conditions can contribute to rate of dust gathering.
These are all obvious things though, much like how everyone would concede that they get fingerprint marks/smudges on the front of their screen which "needs" a purposeful clean/wipe every now and then.
Ultimately I was actually hoping someone could comment on this query in my original post:
"...simple suggestions to clean the dust off the lens in this particular scenario, without removing the case"
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I have UAG Plyo case and carry usually in jeans pocket. Now I can confirm too that 3x lens is magnet for dust, more than other lenses with autofocus circle too.
In next days I try samsung leather cover with flat sheet and observe maybe difference in this case.
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What do you mean by "with flat sheet"?
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Case without higher places/circles around camera lenses which can more move dust in pocket
I had a Spigen Rugged Armour and a Ringke Onyx, both of which have the precise cutouts, and both of which resulted in dust collecting. I really liked both of these cases, but have now settled on a Spigen Optik Armor for just this reason - the sliding door keeps the lenses absolutely pristine with no dust, fingerprints, or risk of scratching. The door might be an inconvenience for some, but personally I only use the cameras infrequently so it's no problem - https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s23-ultra-case-optik-armor
EDIT: Twinned it with one of these for easy access: https://www.encased.com/shop/belt-clip-holster-for-spigen-optik-armor-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/
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I had a Spigen Rugged Armour and a Ringke Onyx, both of which have the precise cutouts, and both of which resulted in dust collecting. I really liked both of these cases, but have now settled on a Spigen Optik Armor for just this reason - the sliding door keeps the lenses absolutely pristine with no dust, fingerprints, or risk of scratching. The door might be an inconvenience for some, but personally I only use the cameras infrequently so it's no problem - https://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s23-ultra-case-optik-armor
EDIT: Twinned it with one of these for easy access: https://www.encased.com/shop/belt-clip-holster-for-spigen-optik-armor-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/
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I am wondering buy Spigen Optic Armor for good protect but not too bulky like my UAG Plyo so I looking to slimmer case.
Camel leather cover which gift for buy phone look very nice, good in touch but I am affraid about will do micro scratch after time on the lenses from carry in pocket.
Can you tell me about your impressions this armor optik?
Especially about mechanism covered lenses
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I found this review of the Nilkin case for the Xperia P helpful, and wanted to give back by posting a review of my own. Had been pretty keen on the Nilkin case myself, but after reading the reports of the corners cracking, I went looking for another quality option and ended up with a Rock Quicksand. This is a "dark grey" model I bought from Casesss.com.
Note the white specks that appear on the case are bits of dust/fluff that aren't part of the case surface - sorry for overlooking these but they didn't look that visible while taking the pics, and it'd be too much of a pain setting up my tripod and lighting again to redo them nicely with my crappy camera. Also note the pics convey a sort of "white speckliness" overall which is not how it looks in person - IMO, the case looks better than it appears in the pics.
First, the positives:
- The material is really nice. It looks and feels classier than silicone or textured plastic.
- With moist/sweaty hands, the case provides more grip than the smooth metal surfaces of the phone.
- It allows the phone to sit more securely on your lap or a nearby surface (e.g. train/bus seat) with less fear of it sliding off and onto the floor.
- The cutouts are accurate, and there's plenty of clearance left around the headphone jack.
And the cons/caveats:
- With dry fingers, the material is actually less grippy than the phone's smooth metal surfaces.
- Some reviews of Rock Quicksand cases for other phones suggested the material doesn't grip pocket liners - I disagree. It's not a problem with big/loose pockets on cotton pants, but in more constricted front jeans pockets, it will tend to pull out the pocket liner when removing the phone. Still, it's not as bad as silicone in this respect, and doesn't retain nearly as much fluff/dust as silicone.
- The cutout for the transparent bar is much smaller than one on the Nilkin case. This probably increases the case's strength but doesn't look as cool.
- The buttons are a bit harder to press than without the case, but this seems unavoidable - the cutouts appear as non-intrusive as is possible for this style of case.
Overall, I'm very happy with the case for the purpose of providing extra grip in the situations I most need it and providing some protection, without making the phone look ugly. Would be happy to answer any questions in case I missed anything.
I am also using this product. Very good case.
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can one get it online?
The thin band over the camera volume keys power sim speaker.. tend to brake soon... that's the only thing i don't like... and its very often due to the case's rigid body..
Else i highly recommend it... I am currently using an Soft Silicon-Jelly Case.. for an local manufacture..
Adityagrao said:
The thin band over the camera volume keys power sim speaker.. tend to brake soon... that's the only thing i don't like... and its very often due to the case's rigid body..
Else i highly recommend it... I am currently using an Soft Silicon-Jelly Case.. for an local manufacture..
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Screenies please?
Following up with something I just observed today: at the bottom right corner, the "sand" material has rubbed off, leaving a shiny surface. I've been using the case for about a month and I'm not sure when this occurred. That corner isn't exposed to repeated friction against anything, so it seems as though a one-off contact with something probably caused it.
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Following up with something I just observed today: at the bottom right corner, the "sand" material has rubbed off, leaving a shiny surface. I've been using the case for about a month and I'm not sure when this occurred. That corner isn't exposed to repeated friction against anything, so it seems as though a one-off contact with something probably caused it.
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I use this case and this appears to be a problem that arises over time. I keep my phone in my pocket and over two months the edges have lost a lot of sand coating. It doesn't affect the usability of the case but can look pretty ugly. I can't take a photo now but will post one soon.
Another notable thing about this case is that if you have a creaky bottom cap from removing the cap too much, this case will hold the cap securely in place and stop the creaking.
EDIT: Here are some photos of the quicksand peeling. The lighting isn't great but you can see it clearly enough.
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http://i.imgur.com/1OEzJkd.jpg
peeled too much... which casing can on get or leather pouch?
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I use this case and this appears to be a problem that arises over time. I keep my phone in my pocket and over two months the edges have lost a lot of sand coating. It doesn't affect the usability of the case but can look pretty ugly. I can't take a photo now but will post one soon.
Another notable thing about this case is that if you have a creaky bottom cap from removing the cap too much, this case will hold the cap securely in place and stop the creaking.
EDIT: Here are some photos of the quicksand peeling. The lighting isn't great but you can see it clearly enough.
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uhm very bad....did you go tu the beach or something???
I used to use this case and yes, it's beautiful at first but after a long time of using, it become ugly and i must change another one =.=
i wish i can find one of those in Egypt ,
I also got one of this case but mine is purple and the rubber of some place on the casing have lost but between it's a nice case I'm happy with it.
After just over three months use, I can report the "sand" has now rubbed off the rear corner adjacent to the one I pictured on the previous page (that one hasn't gotten any worse since the picture was taken). The three other front corners also show the same sort of wear, but smaller. The edges and larger surfaces show no signs of wear.
In my case, it seems most likely the wear is being caused simply by the phone rubbing against the pocket liner when in my jeans/jacket pocket, so it's not a very durable surface. With just the corners worn, mine still looks classier overall than other cases and I'd just as soon choose it again over the alternatives, but I can't recommend it to those whose phones are treated less softly than mine, as it may end up looking like crap in a short period.
Very usefull case it is..:good: protects the device very well....
I have a quicksand case for my Xperia Sola. I just got it a few months back and so far I'm quite happy with it. The overall build quality seems to be very robust. However on two corners the rubber starts to come off, but that doesn't really bother me as long my phone is save
i haven't use case for a yeah and now my XP look like old phone :cyclops:
is the available for xperia go?
GGG
Is there anything yet on fixing how horrendous this camera is? Recently I've been trying to take more pictures inside and realize that it's actually almost unusable. I really love the outdoor shots with this camera, but inside I feel like I got far better pictures with my first camera phone in 2002. At first I thought it was just overly contrasting lighting.. but I'm realizing I can't take a single picture indoors without everything being horribly washed out and blurry. I have all camera settings on default. I can't seem to find any settings or changes that can fix this.
Look at the camera glass (usually the bigger one) and see if any scratches are evident. Its very common on this phone, that the coating on the camera glass (not the glass itself) is scratching and peeling away. This causes the photos to become blurry, and depending on the lighting condition (outside seems worse) lots of glare or lens flare from contrasting light. The scratches on the coating are usually quite evident with visual inspection of the camera glass.
The fix is to buff/remove the coating and expose the smooth glass underneath. Users have given various substances to do this: toothpaste, car wax, alcohol. But in any case, use just a little and go slowly. Just buff hard enough to remove the coating. And if this is in fact your issue, you will find the pics look much better afterwards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-fix-htc-one-m8-camera-issue-t2803825
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Look at the camera glass (usually the bigger one) and see if any scratches are evident. Its very common on this phone, that the coating on the camera glass (not the glass itself) is scratching and peeling away. This causes the photos to become blurry, and depending on the lighting condition (outside seems worse) lots of glare or lens flare from contrasting light. The scratches on the coating are usually quite evident with visual inspection of the camera glass.
The fix is to buff/remove the coating and expose the smooth glass underneath. Users have given various substances to do this: toothpaste, car wax, alcohol. But in any case, use just a little and go slowly. Just buff hard enough to remove the coating. And if this is in fact your issue, you will find the pics look much better afterwards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-fix-htc-one-m8-camera-issue-t2803825
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Very cool man. My lens is indeed scratched to **** with micro scratches (even though it's always been cased). I was in fact really disappointed about this, I didn't know it had some sort of coating. I'll give this a shot.
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Very cool man. My lens is indeed scratched to **** with micro scratches (even though it's always been cased). I was in fact really disappointed about this, I didn't know it had some sort of coating. I'll give this a shot.
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Yeah, it seems like they used some very cheap, or at least easily damaged, coating. Some have presumed it to be some kind of anti-glare coating.
Mine has always been in a case, and got scratched over time as well. It got gradually worse over the course of about 3 months. I buffed the coating off with toothpaste, and its been fine every since (4-5 months). The phone has been in a TPU case, which doesn't actually cover the camera, but has a cutout for it, which would prevent it from contact most flat surfaces its laid against.
I tried the toothpaste method... and I was actually quite blown away. You can see a pure, shiny surface in the middle, and I left a ring of thousands of scratches around the edges. It's amazing how crappy that coating is.. whatever it is. And yes, that was my camera's issue. Finally things are in focus and have natural colors again.
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I tried the toothpaste method... and I was actually quite blown away. You can see a pure, shiny surface in the middle, and I left a ring of thousands of scratches around the edges. It's amazing how crappy that coating is.. whatever it is. And yes, that was my camera's issue. Finally things are in focus and have natural colors again.
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Nice, glad it worked for you.
Yeah, I too wasn't quite able to remove the coating along the edge where it meets the metal. But as you likely realized, this is far away from the actual camera lens (which is actually quite small) and therefore the remaining coating doesn't affect the pics at all.
Actually I decided to leave it there on purpose. Thinking it might help to still reduce glare from the edges.
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well there is something I want to show you guys that has been bothering me for a while now, I didn't want to share it before cuz I find it rather ridiculous since I am the kind of person who notice things other people usually don't. and i'ts most likely my OCD just kicking in.
there is a very slight imperfection near the headphone jack where the glass meets the metal, it seems like a small bend, I'm not sure. here is a video of it.
https://youtu.be/A7dDnzRKFOs
does anyone has experience with anything similar ?.
could it be just the painting process? I can see that some people online are experiencing some paint pealing off. isn't the aluminum andonized though. whats funny is that there are some micro scratches on the device here and there but they don't seem to bother me as much as this. my friends can barely notice it.
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could it be just the painting process? I can see that some people online are experiencing some paint pealing off. isn't the aluminum andonized though. whats funny is that there are some micro scratches on the device here and there but they don't seem to bother me as much as this. my friends can barely notice it.
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I guess you don't use a case? I use bulky OtterBox cases and I couldn't see the issue you're referring to even if I tried.
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I guess you don't use a case? I use bulky OtterBox cases and I couldn't see the issue you're referring to even if I tried.
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my phone has been in a case since day 1. in spiden neo hybird. the thing is that you can only see it under certain light. I believe it came from the factory this way. it looks like it's machined this way or something.
it seems that this slight imperfection is present on all corners near those white bands but not on all S9 plus colors though. only on the shinny variant liliac purple and gray. the black doesn't seem to have it. mine has this corner worst than the others but I can see all the corners are suffering slightly from this looking at the phone directly with overhead light.
I even watched a disassembly video where the guy removed the glass back of the phone and I can see how it's has a bend near the white line in the corner. I think it's part of the manufacturing process of the aluminum andonizing of these colors. since I think the aluminum frame is made from a single block. since unlike other phone that use a plastic buffer between the metal and glass there is no way to hide the machining imperfections which is expected I guess.
Had this on my s8 also silver model.
Did you peel the plastic protective strip off? (Hint: you didn't, I can see it).
Anyone use these? I bought it and am giving it a try. It was real easy to apply.
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Word, refraction.
No need for this. The outside lens are the built in lense guards!* By adding an additional layer of glass (a optical element) you introduce a potential litany of optical issues that to a greater or lesser degree will certainly degrade the image and potentially the AF performance. Samsung went to a lot of trouble to reduce lense flaring too, don't undo that!
A good case with raised cam guards is far superior protection.
*these are relatively cheap and easy to replace. They are glass and wouldn't scratch unless you rub the grit into them. Simply dry wipe with a microfiber cloth to clean.
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Anyone use these? I bought it and am giving it a try. It was real easy to apply.
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I use something similar on 22+ and 22ultra and I think pictures and videos are just fine.
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I use something similar on 22+ and 22ultra and I think pictures and videos are just fine.
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No anti-reflective coatings. Tempered glass isn't known for its flatness.
It's like putting a $16 UV filter on a Heliopan UV filter, pointless.
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The protector cost about the same as the factory lense protector.
Well ok , but again pics and videos look fine enough for me. I'm not comparing whatever it is your pointing out..lol I'm just sharing my thoughts with what I have
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Well ok , but again pics and videos look fine enough for me. I'm not comparing whatever it is your pointing out..lol I'm just sharing my thoughts with what I have
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Fair enough.
Because it's not back coated with an anti-reflective coating(s) the first most obvious problem could back reflections from the sensor or other optical elements causing ghosting. The factory protector and lens elements do have this.
If not perfectly flat it introduces distortion to the images. Some light is also lost due to refraction by the untreated glass as well just by adding another optical element.
Well it's only been one day and haven't taken many pics but so far I'm happy with it. The main reason I wanted it is the fact that the camera lenses are always exposed and when the phone is in and out of pockets, slid around on tables, always getting touched,if it does get scratched it's easy to change and inexpensive. All the arguments against a protector are just like a UV filter on DSLR lenses. And that's still not a closed case with a definative answer.
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Well it's only been one day and haven't taken many pics but so far I'm happy with it. The main reason I wanted it is the fact that the camera lenses are always exposed and when the phone is in and out of pockets, slid around on tables, always getting touched,if it does get scratched it's easy to change and inexpensive. All the arguments against a protector are just like a UV filter on DSLR lenses. And that's still not a closed case with a definative answer.
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My Note 10+ is 2.5 yo and used in a dusty environment plus I live in the desert. It's in a Bolt case and it's factory protector is actually polycarbonate I think. I try not to grab it there when in my pocket as it makes a convenient gripping point and only use a clean dry microfiber cloth to clean it*. No scratches, it's holding up well.
With DSLR's there is no protective element on most lens to begin with, there are a few exceptions**. The front element is somewhat protected by the hood and most even on L glass aren't terribly expensive.
A good filter like the brass ring Heliopan UV filter: -Makes cleaning easing
-With front vented lens it's the final dust seal and helps reduce the amount of dust the lense sucks up... which is important.
-It will sacrifice itself and help absorb impact G's when $hit goes south.
The biggest hassle with the factory phone lens protector is replacing it. The rear cover likely must be removed. That's probably a none issue as it will need a battery in a year or two if heavily used and it can easily be replaced at that time if needed.
*avoid touching any optic elements with fingers, this will scratch them eventually as fingers easily pickup fine grit.
Do Not use anything other than a thick clean microfiber cloth to clean. Dry is ok, but shake it out first, wet if needed... use your best judgment.
Wash the microfiber clothes with ammonia water, and use RO water to rinse.
**in some extremely high dollar Canon telephoto lens the front element is a protective flat lense. The lense behind it costs hundreds of dollars to replace, it's not a $70 lense! A good Heliopan UV filter is actually about the same cost as the front element it's protecting in most applications
That said Heliopan's were always on the end of my cams.
Sir_Eagle said:
Anyone use these? I bought it and am giving it a try. It was real easy to apply.
Spigen Camera Protector
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It is too much price for camera protection! I applied a phone cover on my S22+ which also covers the camera and gives good protection.
As a photographer I often use lens caps to protect them and wanted something like that for my phone. I already invested in a spigen case which is perfectly in durability and function. I had seen some cases made for samsung that have sliding covers to protect the lenses, so I got one. I got the s23 version. I then carefully cut it out, cleaned it up and attached it to the spigen case, for now with some strong carpet tape.
It worked out better than I thought. If I get use to the fucntion of it and happy it being on, I use some adhesive for a permanent fix. There is a bump of course, but it doesnt rock side to side. Plus it has created a usful elevation when using flat on a table.
Its is aligned up straight, I took the photo from an angle to stop light glare so may look askew.
What do you think?
davestuarts said:
As a photographer I often use lens caps to protect them and wanted something like that for my phone. I already invested in a spigen case which is perfectly in durability and function. I had seen some cases made for samsung that have sliding covers to protect the lenses, so I got one. I got the s23 version. I then carefully cut it out, cleaned it up and attached it to the spigen case, for now with some strong carpet tape.
It worked out better than I thought. If I get use to the fucntion of it and happy it being on, I use some adhesive for a permanent fix. There is a bump of course, but it doesnt rock side to side. Plus it has created a usful elevation when using flat on a table.
Its is aligned up straight, I took the photo from an angle to stop light glare so may look askew.
What do you think?
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Could also act as a privacy cover.
I use a Spigen case too.
ethical_haquer said:
Could also act as a privacy cover.
I use a Spigen case too.
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I reached out to spigen to produce such covers because they are great covers I've used before. For now, mine works lol