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Camera lens

Is the camera lens made of glass?
I really don't want to put a protector on it fearing it would alter photos.
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I'm pretty sure you won't find a protector that covers the camera. Both my front and back protectors go around the camera.

fairly sure the camera lens is glass- mine already has two small chips in it. Not happy about it, as this is my first of 5+ phones to have anything like this happen to the camera.
Doesn't seem to effect the images, but i am still not pleased.

icedragon999 said:
I'm pretty sure you won't find a protector that covers the camera. Both my front and back protectors go around the camera.
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There is a company that offers a protector for the lens. I forgot which it is, but 1 does have it.

TheDave1022 said:
There is a company that offers a protector for the lens. I forgot which it is, but 1 does have it.
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It's the Martin Fields one, 99% sure

sorry to revive this thread but is there anyone that knows for sure if the camera lens cover is glass of plastic? just curious because i have some scratches on mine that i was going to try to buff out with a plastic-x headlight scratch remover.
this stuff works great on hard plastic and just wanted confirmation before applying it to a glass cover. thanks

slimb9 said:
sorry to revive this thread but is there anyone that knows for sure if the camera lens cover is glass of plastic? just curious because i have some scratches on mine that i was going to try to buff out with a plastic-x headlight scratch remover.
this stuff works great on hard plastic and just wanted confirmation before applying it to a glass cover. thanks
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I don't think buffing is a good idea ...

yea i just have some scratches on the lens cover and was curious of the material. figure if i did try to use the plastic-x i may do more harm then good but was just curious. a little ocd. i guess if they get significantly worse i can always replace the rear housing. thanks

Camera lens protector for the Galaxy S3

Been hunting around ebay/google looking for a screen protector for the lens of the Galaxy S3.
So far I have one of the SGP old Galaxy S lens protectors which kind of fits. I've had the phone three weeks and this lens protector already is a bit scratched. So I feel a proper fitting one might be useful.
What I've found so far:
Martin Fields:
http://www.martinfields.com/JP/Martin-Fields-Overlay-Plus-Screen-Protector-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-
+ Heard reasonable reviews.
- Expensive.
- Only one lens protector in the kit? Two in the kit.
Rock:
http://www.miniinthebox.com/perfect...ctor-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300_p344489.html
(also on ebay)
+ Cheap
+ Comes with 9 lens protectors
- Looks like the lens protectors come in different sizes and are round.
iMak:
http://www.cbay.co.nz/iMak Ultra Crystal Film for Samsung Galaxy S3
+ Cheap
+ Comes with properly fitted lens protector
- What the hell is cbay?
Nillkin:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2373012/all
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-ANT...464?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4604de3258
+ Cheap
- Forum post says it comes with a lens protector, ebay doesn't mention it.
Edit: looks like it might include it.
- eBay versions do not include the lens protector.
Best Skins Ever:
http://www.bestskinsever.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-skin
+ Fairly cheap
+ They're the best skins... ever? ;D
- One lens protector included
- polyurethane - (orange peel?)
Cut your own:
http://your scissors .com
+ Cheap
- Accuracy
- Effort
Anyone seen or tried any other protectors that come with a camera lens protector also?
And I know it'll slightly degrade picture quality. Not really important to me - I'd rather a scratch free lens and the ability to put the phone in my pocket.

Best Skin Ever full body skins also includes one lens protector per set IINM.
Not sure how polyurethane film (BSE) is gonna influence pictures taken vs a piece of thin plastic though (normal SPs).

I just cut up a screen protector and stuck it over the lens and works as well as anything I could buy.

Stick a piece of clear scotch tape.

I just cut up one of my SGP Ultra Nano Clears for my GSIII. There a 3 pack and only needed one so..
In the past I've used the cutouts from the bestskinever full body skins. Apply wet for best results applying pressure with your finger for a short while so it sits firmly on the lens and metal trim around the lens without lifting at the joint. After a short curing time, gently rub it smooth with your finger or cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprint indentations left behind. .
They worked great. They're precut, No orange peel effect, smooth and I didn't notice any alterations to photos ASLONG AS YOU TAKE CARE OF IT. The problem is that since the material is soft, you have to be weary of where you place your phone down. It can show indentations and such which can alter your photos.

Will best skins ever help hide scratches that have already possessed my back cover
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otariq said:
Will best skins ever help hide scratches that have already possessed my back cover
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Depends on how deep your scratches are, but for the most part yes.

Scratches on camera lens front glass?

As the camera lens front glass seems to rest on the surface when you lay your note on a flat surface i bought a ringke slim case to protect it. Really disliked the case, slippery and made it bulkier.. and bought a samsung original flipcase instead, i like it a lot but my concern is if anyone have had problems with scratched camera lens front glass as the flipcase back is similar to the original backplate?

Nop buddy. Your camera is safe..
aliasretro said:
As the camera lens front glass seems to rest on the surface when you lay your note on a flat surface i bought a ringke slim case to protect it. Really disliked the case, slippery and made it bulkier.. and bought a samsung original flipcase instead, i like it a lot but my concern is if anyone have had problems with scratched camera lens front glass as the flipcase back is similar to the original backplate?
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If you see the camera lens, its engraved insyd the cover, so a surface wont scratch it. Make sure no sharp object touches the lens, thats all.
I've been using Samsung flipcase for quite some time now.

apurva.giri said:
If you see the camera lens, its engraved insyd the cover, so a surface wont scratch it. Make sure no sharp object touches the lens, thats all.
I've been using Samsung flipcase for quite some time now.
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Thanks, yes you're right..my concern was probably based on that i've seen so many posts about owners of note II mentioning camera protection when they buy a case for it..
B.T.W love the flip cover when taking photos, half open it helps getting stable shots with a lot less shake, I get a better grip around the phone and half open the flip doesn't block the camera lens at all..

I replaced my GS2 casing because of a scratch on the lens. I thought that I scored a good deal on it, but I noticed that it got lots of fine scratches very easily, resulting in a loss of sharpness.
Lesson learnt for me to only use original parts if it ever happens to my GN2.
I have a flip case, but it doesn't offer any shock protection. I'd love a flipcase that does.
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camera lens protector?

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

Mysticblaze347 said:
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.

Does camera lens protector affect images quality?

Thinking of getting a camera lens protector to protect it from scratches but worried it will affect the image quality. Any comments?

It sucks up 5% of the light, but the quality itself is not affected.

Might have some light reflections in your pictures when you use a cheap one.

No reflections at all here...

frostitomik said:
No reflections at all here...
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where did you get the camera lens from man? Looking forward to buying one for me Xperia 5 too!

Am I missing something, isn't the lens already covered in Gorilla glass 6?
As long as your case lifts the lens off the surface when you put it down, you shouldn't need an extra cover.
Any extra layer over the lens is going to degrade picture quality.

viperc said:
Thinking of getting a camera lens protector to protect it from scratches but worried it will affect the image quality. Any comments?
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I tested one and found it introduces both glare and tends to diminish clarity. I would recommend against putting one on.
This is also similar to tempered glass or hydrogel front screen protectors. The front camera is so poor IMHO that it needs as much light as possible and nothing to dimish clarity.

TJ446 said:
I tested one and found it introduces both glare and tends to diminish clarity. I would recommend against putting one on.
This is also similar to tempered glass or hydrogel front screen protectors. The front camera is so poor IMHO that it needs as much light as possible and nothing to dimish clarity.
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Yeap, anytime you add optic elements like this you degrade the performance.
Almost all smartphone cams have built in lens protectors. That piece of glass or plastic isn't the lense, it's the protector!
Get a good case with a raised guard around the cam module and it will be fine.
Replacements aren't that expensive anyway.

Thanks for the inputs. Previously, my old xperia z's lens got covered in scratches during one my trip overseas. But eventually I managed to rub off the entire coating hence removing the scratches. That's why i started looking into lens protector.