What "skins" protect the camera? ie Invisible Shield, Ghost Armor, BodyGuardz, etc.
I've got 2 concerns with my Hero, one is the screen and the other is the camera. I don't want a bulky case, so I was looking at Ghost Armor and Bodyguardz kind of protection, a film covering the phone.
The problem is, I can't figure out if they have cut outs that go over the camera as well or not. If they don't protect the camera, then I don't see the need.
Also, not interested in one that has the "orange peel" feel to it, hence why I was looking at Ghost Armor and Bodyguardz.
Input is much appreciated!
I bought the sprint covers (Comes with 1 antiglare and 2 clear) and took an exacto and made my own lens cover out of a clear one (you could make probably 40 or so lens covers on 1 sheet). The lense's area is roughly 0.9mm so cutting a peice of plastic like this
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you can protect the important parts of your camera easily.
That's a good idea. How do they feel? Like the screen or are they "orange peel" ish?
Did it work
midri said:
I bought the sprint covers (Comes with 1 antiglare and 2 clear) and took an exacto and made my own lens cover out of a clear one (you could make probably 40 or so lens covers on 1 sheet). The lense's area is roughly 0.9mm so cutting a peice of plastic like this
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you can protect the important parts of your camera easily.
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so how does the pictures come out can you detect that you have a cover on it? Has anyone else attempted this?
Thanks
I have a Wrapsol ultra shield covering the entire front and the back, except for the 8mp camera.
When I do video chats using the front camera, the picture is perfect, so I know the Wrapsol doesnt impede the front camera lens.
What I really like about it is it does NOT have the Orange peel effect you get from Zagg and other full phone "skins"..very happy with it, and I dont use a case any more..
I just posted about this very topic in another thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7062618&postcount=32
Zagg rocks! The "orange peel" texture is not as bad as I thought it would be (or has been posted about) and it's well worth it to go "naked".
I got the Zagg Full Body Invisible Shield today. Disappointed in the shield. It is not Full Body. To me, full body means protection of the entire phone. I had Zagg's Full Body Invisible Shield for Nexus One and that was full body because it covered majority of the phone (including the sides as well as the top and bottom portions. This is just 2 piece of shield that covers the front and back. It fails to protect the four corners of the phone (the actual places that gets majority of the scratches/dings). There is no coverage for the two sides and the top and bottom.
Definitely not worth $25. If anyone is looking to buy this product, I wouldn't recommend it.
Zagg has 2 options for full skins now, they have the full, which is front and back and easier to install. Then they have the full "maximum" which has the side pieces as well. It's right on their site with a diagram of the pieces you get. Unless it was purchased from somewhere else such as best buy, then you're stuck with what they've got..
Wouldn't recommend putting the extra piece over the lense of the camera though, sure it will protect it. But all your pictures will be blurry.
Sirchuk said:
I've got 2 concerns with my Hero, one is the screen and the other is the camera. I don't want a bulky case, so I was looking at Ghost Armor and Bodyguardz kind of protection, a film covering the phone.
The problem is, I can't figure out if they have cut outs that go over the camera as well or not. If they don't protect the camera, then I don't see the need.
Also, not interested in one that has the "orange peel" feel to it, hence why I was looking at Ghost Armor and Bodyguardz.
Input is much appreciated!
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I'm confused, you posted this in an EVO accessories forum yet you are asking about your Hero. As far as the EVO goes Best Skins Ever includes a camera protector with their back skin.
The only shield with camera protection currently is Martin Fields
I don't have a different case yet, but the bodyglove case sold at the sprint stores works nicely... I just can't use a case until I finish my mods and repairing the supersonic :x I'll probably be looking for a more rugged model at that time though.
Referring to the outer lens cover on the evo, I haven't heard if anyone doing what we did with the tilt 2, we simply remove the scratched cover and don't replace it with anything.
On the tilt 2 the lens cover was built into to battery door and you simply removed the door then popped the little plastic cover out and your pix were as good as new.
The scratched cover made a big difference on the tilt 2, to someone who is picky, and this completely solved the issue.
So what exactly does this cover do on the evo and is it as important as we think it is?
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It's part of the evo's back case half, instead of the battery door. I guess you could remove it, but I'd be worried about dirt getting inside the phone. Personally I'd try to replace it with something instead of leaving it off completely. One of the Chinese bargain sites (either dealextreme or kaidomain, can't remember which) sells glass lenses in various sizes for flashlights. If you could get lucky enough for them to have one the same diameter, you could remove the old scratched/broken lens and replace it with one of those.
On the other hand, if it's just scratched, you could get some cerium oxide (optical grade glass polish) and polish the scratches out.
Hi all,
I'm into photography and the lens is one of the most precious component in my galaxy note.
Has anyone came across a case/battery case/add-on that has a lens cover? I'm particulary after a sliding lens cover. I don't really want to put screen protector in front of the lens as it'll affect photo quality.
If you've seen any.. please provide links.. thanks
FYI, I've googled.. with no luck
cheers
Lens protector
Here's my solution. Might not be the prettiest. If you find a circular piece of rubbery sticker or something simmilar it might be even better. Doesn't even need to be this thick. Doesn't even need to be out of rubber. I just like the extra friction when I lay my phone on the desk.
I hated the idea, that the phone rests on the lens when I put it down.
What do you think?
I found similar solution like @vgergo but you dont need to destroy battery cover. I ordered leather back battery cover from ebay, it is a bit ticker than original one and it provides arround 1mm edge arround lens so it is protected when putting your phone down. Back is nice finnished and it fits as it should so I can reccomend it.
where can i buy some sort of screen protector or sticker for the rear camera? i don't have the plastic on it anymore and i don't like the idea how it's protectionless. For my Galaxy Note 4, the plastic fell off recently somehow and I was barely able to cover it using a spare screen protector, but it didn't stick well.
If i can't find anything for this phone , im thinking of either using tape or stickers from the dollar store or walmart.
imeem said:
where can i buy some sort of screen protector or sticker for the rear camera? i don't have the plastic on it anymore and i don't like the idea how it's protectionless. For my Galaxy Note 4, the plastic fell off recently somehow and I was barely able to cover it using a spare screen protector, but it didn't stick well.
If i can't find anything for this phone , im thinking of either using tape or stickers from the dollar store or walmart.
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Lol...I did tape/ plastic wrap but left a glare. Here are are some that I use. That I found. Not same seller, but same product.... https://www.ebay.com/i/292285497735...4%26rvr_ts%3Db7eddc1c1680ab66a6c2162afff9a3ea
..or there is this kind, replacement part.... https://www.ebay.com/i/323435566146...2%26rvr_ts%3Db7f44f4e1680a688b7b2417ffff9bf1e
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Lol...I did tape/ plastic wrap but left a glare. Here are are some that I use. That I found. Not same seller, but same product.... https://www.ebay.com/i/292285497735...4%26rvr_ts%3Db7eddc1c1680ab66a6c2162afff9a3ea
..or there is this kind, replacement part.... https://www.ebay.com/i/323435566146...2%26rvr_ts%3Db7f44f4e1680a688b7b2417ffff9bf1e
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Right now, I taped the glass part of the camera and cut out wholes for the camera lens, so it doesn't affect the quality lol. very getto but it seems to work, but i'm 1/4 finished. I did this to my Note 4 too yesterday.
https://imgur.com/a/3fzBdBg
for your first link, I don''t really like the idea how with the camera glass, it still means that the lens is ****ting the surface first and putting the pressure on it. in your opinion, how scratch resistant is it and does it affect the camera quality? I wish they made one like that but inverse so it covers everything but the lenses itself .
I might buy the dbrand camera skin, it seems to be what i'm looking for.
hi community
due to the cam build as it is out of the phone i searched for protection and found good rated plate for it:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32990182849.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.1f284c4dFXsMah
arrived, there is some thin tape below to put it on the glass which i used and did.
after that...( i thought if the alloy metal plate as a cap over the whole glas maybe could hurt the glass?
on the bottom which is topped on the glass there is the tape but the sides/frame capped over the camera glass is blank alloy metal i guess.
as it fits proper and is sticked there should no movement and scratching or corrosion or something else appear longterm hm?
i found and ordered camera glass meanwhile and ordered to maybe replace the alloy metal cap here with a cam tempered glass only.
how does the community think about?
alloy protection has hundreds of good ratings so i did not think about any issue but most people will act like me, order, use and think later maybe if that could fail?)
should be easy to take away from the glass again as its just adhensive tape, better now or later?)
have a nice sunday