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screen protector for the camera lens?

I know it sound stupid, but the camera lens does stick out. Is there anything out there that can protect it from getting scratch up?

Typically screen protectors have holes in them for the cameras.
With that said, I am not aware of any. Once i get a case for the device, I am hoping that will extend just a hair past the camera so that it is recessed.

About 99% sure there won't be any. No one wants a film over the lens. Well , mostly no one. Present company excluded.

I have used bestskinsever.com full body on my G1. Covers the camera lens, it does not affect the quality of the camera.

Well the phone does not SIT ON THE LENS....It does sit on the ring around the lens... so we should be fine

looking at mine the lense seems to protrude form the ring.
i found camera phone lense protectors at a store called daiso near my house. only $1.50

kmagn13 said:
Well the phone does not SIT ON THE LENS....It does sit on the ring around the lens... so we should be fine
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Yes, it does...look closely.

Just get either the Body Glove case or Seidio Innocase II and that will fix the camera lens problem. The lens now won't be exposed.

Martin fields screen protectors used to have little pieces they include with their screen protectors for exposed camera surfaces...i dunno if they're gonna make a screen protector for the Evo though

I make my own lense protector.
1. Trace outline
2. Put over extra screen protector from a 5 pack and cut.

What "skins" protect the camera? ie Invisible Shield, Ghost Armor, BodyGuardz, etc.

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.

Camera protector?

Anyone know where I could get a protector for the camera lens? Or how I would go about making something to protect it myself? I've had my Wildfire just over a month and its starting to scratch already. Thanks

Look for a 3M protective film for the screen, special for wildfire. Mine came also with a small circular protective film designed to protect the lens.
Add on top of that a silicon case and your phone will last a lifetime. Unscratched, anyways.

My phone is already protected with a silicone case and screen protector The closest thing I can find is a 3M Vikuiti Screen Protector, is this the same?

Yes. That's the one. The downside is you will have frequently the surface covered up in grease from your skin, when you talk.

Ordered, thanks!

I will buy it too , camera scratch really much.Screen is not so susceptible on scratches.

nemuro said:
Look for a 3M protective film for the screen, special for wildfire. Mine came also with a small circular protective film designed to protect the lens.
Add on top of that a silicon case and your phone will last a lifetime. Unscratched, anyways.
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can you give a link please ?

I must buy it too! I will buy it for sure.

Skin, case, with sliding lense cover?

Simple eh? but can I find one???
Dont want a pouch, flip or sock.. a simple skin, or hard case with a sliding lense protector, afterall, these hi end phones now come with hi end cameras, so why not protect the lenses???
The camera is another rmain feature of the phone, yet no one seems to protect it???

DocSoton said:
Simple eh? but can I find one???
Dont want a pouch, flip or sock.. a simple skin, or hard case with a sliding lense protector, afterall, these hi end phones now come with hi end cameras, so why not protect the lenses???
The camera is another rmain feature of the phone, yet no one seems to protect it???
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Have the same problem. For now i think i wait for the martin field screen protector and hope it contains a rear camera protector. Expensive because its only for the rear camera protector, and for now its not on stock.

Not aware of that brand.. Id of assumed any sort of direct contact lense protector would affect the optics or image quality?

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Not aware of that brand.. Id of assumed any sort of direct contact lense protector would affect the optics or image quality?
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If its good clear, not more than the glass already covering the camera lens.

i havent seen any lens protector or any case with this feature.
best thing u can get is a case whose surface stay above the lens so that it wont come into contact when u place the phone on a flat surface
because i wont use the camera that much, i will use the plastic cover that came with the phone, cut it and stick it on the lens (any adhesive plastic that does not leave residue behind would be valid). That way i expect the lens to be clean when i need it and to avoid minor scratches.

Camera lens protector

Hi,
I dont use screen protector, but I want to protect the back camera lens.
Is there special screen protector for that? That i can buy ...
I have tried to cut small round from unused screen protector, but it turned bad which affect image quality of the camera.
Thanks

gogol said:
Hi,
I dont use screen protector, but I want to protect the back camera lens.
Is there special screen protector for that? That i can buy ...
I have tried to cut small round from unused screen protector, but it turned bad which affect image quality of the camera.
Thanks
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I don't think theres anything you can do. *Any* kind of protector will greatly affect image quality. It's just the way things are. Best bet is to find a case with some kind of removable cover?

Or is it possible to buy only the back cover of the phone?
I meant the battery door ...
I still remember the olden days, I was trying to replace the back cover of my HTC Kaiser and it was difficult to find.
kwazi said:
I don't think theres anything you can do. *Any* kind of protector will greatly affect image quality. It's just the way things are. Best bet is to find a case with some kind of removable cover?
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gogol said:
Or is it possible to buy only the back cover of the phone?
I meant the battery door ...
I still remember the olden days, I was trying to replace the back cover of my HTC Kaiser and it was difficult to find.
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not sure how an extra battery door will help protect your camera lens?
But yea, I'm sure you'll be able to find replacement back covers in due time.

kwazi said:
not sure how an extra battery door will help protect your camera lens?
But yea, I'm sure you'll be able to find replacement back covers in due time.
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Search eBay now, they're available. I bought one.

Martin Fields protectors almost always include a camera lens protector. I don't think their protector pack is out yet for the gn though.

yea..back covers all over ebay.

Is there any chance the camera lens cover is glass? On my HTC Desire it was hardened plastic (part of battery case) and I went through 3 back covers over 2 years due to nasty scratches on the lens cover. I think the cover on the nexus looks glass though? I think covering it with anything might cloud images, but keeping it in a pouch would be good idea. Keep it from rubbing against grit in pocket or surfaces.