Have took some half decent shots with this camera however some of the ones with light are a bit glared does anyone else get this? What can you do to eliminate it.
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Its annoying, other phones don't do this, the M9 was terrible for it, seems it's followed over to the 10.
try cleaning the lens.
Eagle1337 said:
try cleaning the lens.
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Haha, the first thing I thought of. If isn't that in afraid.
dladz said:
Haha, the first thing I thought of. If isn't that in afraid.
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Dang i've noticed that it helps a lot but it's still a bit bad. Mine doesn't seem to be quite as bad as yours.
This can be easily solved (for me at least) by rubbing the lens with a soft cloth in a circular motion rather than linearly.
Do you have clear case on?
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x1tymez said:
Do you have clear case on?
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Nope I have a Tech 21 carbon.. The flash is off.
jaredkzr said:
This can be easily solved (for me at least) by rubbing the lens with a soft cloth in a circular motion rather than linearly.
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Appreciate what you're saying, I have a large zags cloth which is probably one of the best cloths that you can buy. The lens is clear..
Mine has the same glare issue. Maybe it can be fixed with a anti glare or a polarizing flim/glass ?
deadlynounou said:
Mine has the same glare issue. Maybe it can be fixed with a anti glare or a polarizing flim/glass ?
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Hadn't thought about that, it's just a shame that htc didn't actually realise that this is an old problem which they really ought to have fixed.
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Appreciate what you're saying, I have a large zags cloth which is probably one of the best cloths that you can buy. The lens is clear..
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It may look clean but shine the lens at different angles and you'll see oil streaks. For sure that's what it is based on the glare. The same exact thing happens with glasses.
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richii0207 said:
It may look clean but shine the lens at different angles and you'll see oil streaks. For sure that's what it is based on the glare. The same exact thing happens with glasses.
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I'll give it another whirl but I'm not used to that much glare from any device.
dladz said:
I'll give it another whirl but I'm not used to that much glare from any device.
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Glass is always like that and every camera or item with glass whether glasses, shower doors, windows will always do that. For example my glasses and DSLR do that if you touch them. It's normal but strange that many HTC owners are raising awareness on that like LCD and polarization.
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Glass is always like that and every camera or item with glass whether glasses, shower doors, windows will always do that. For example my glasses and DSLR do that if you touch them. It's normal but strange that many HTC owners are raising awareness on that like LCD and polarization.
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Because it's not just the glass causing the issue.
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Because it's not just the glass causing the issue.
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But it is. Unless other phone manufacturers are making some kind of glass with enduroshield that even camera brands like Nikon and Canon aren't using.
Check out my sample and example in the camera thread.
Do you have the latest updates installed?
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Do you have the latest updates installed?
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Always mate
richii0207 said:
But it is. Unless other phone manufacturers are making some kind of glass with enduroshield that even camera brands like Nikon and Canon aren't using.
Check out my sample and example in the camera thread.
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Unless it's exactly the same glass as the m9 which had the exact same issue then i'm not convinced.
My Nexus didn't have this, my S5, infact pretty much none of the below phones did except for the 3 new HTC devices.
If it's glass, then how does that happen? The vast majority of these were glass, the 10 just seems to be hazy, especially in low light, bring the device outside and it's crystal clear, feels like dejavu of the m9 to me.
Might sound like i'm bashing HTC here, i'm not, i'm a bit disappointed, i've always put a lot of faith in HTC and they always seem to drop the ball on something. Suppose that's HTC's way of being unique.
dladz said:
Unless it's exactly the same glass as the m9 which had the exact same issue then i'm not convinced.
My Nexus didn't have this, my S5, infact pretty much none of the below phones did except for the 3 new HTC devices.
If it's glass, then how does that happen? The vast majority of these were glass, the 10 just seems to be hazy, especially in low light, bring the device outside and it's crystal clear, feels like dejavu of the m9 to me.
Might sound like i'm bashing HTC here, i'm not, i'm a bit disappointed, i've always put a lot of faith in HTC and they always seem to drop the ball on something. Suppose that's HTC's way of being unique.
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Seems to me you got a bad copy of the HTC 10. You probably wanna send it for an exchange.
vancecwtan said:
Seems to me you got a bad copy of the HTC 10. You probably wanna send it for an exchange.
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No lad, there's nothing wrong with the phone its just the way it is in certain lighting.
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I don't want a case, the phone seems relatively tough by design, gorilla glass and all. I'm concerned about the camera though. Anyone have any ideas for protection or whether it actually needs it?
Thinking about using one of these: ht tp://goo .gl/3PkWY
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Anyone used these?
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Thinking about using one of these: ht tp://goo .gl/3PkWY
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Anyone used these?
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Interesting - didnt know those sort of things existed.
Not sure what to do about mine - I'll monitor this thread with interest
It was my understanding that the lens cover is made of the same/similar glass that's used for the front of the phone.
The HTC Desire etc. had a plastic lens cover that was on the back cover rather than on the actual phone itself which is why something like that needed to exist.
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Interesting - didnt know those sort of things existed.
Not sure what to do about mine - I'll monitor this thread with interest
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Can you show me the link please?
duryard said:
Can you show me the link please?
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http://www.androiddecision.com/2011/05/03/cell-phone-camera-lens-protector/
Hampa_D said:
http://www.androiddecision.com/2011/05/03/cell-phone-camera-lens-protector/
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Thanks hampa_D
I've got a scratch on the front screen of my phone already! Didn't get any in my hero this bad after 20 months. No idea how it happened.
Thinking it might be a one off. Has anyone else got any scratches?
if you guys haven't seen my thread already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064773
(temporarily for now) I have a small square cut out from the left outs of INVISISHIELD screen protector and have placed it over the "8.0 MEGA" bit.
So when I place it on the table the invisishield will take the weight & scratches
Hampa_D said:
http://www.androiddecision.com/2011/05/03/cell-phone-camera-lens-protector/
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Thanks for linking to my site eddablin and Hampa_D!
simply buy a cheap phone protector, cut it and put in to the lens. I do that on my hd2 for years and its great.
This sounds like a good idea. Does it affect picture quality through the invisishield though?
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if you guys haven't seen my thread already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064773
(temporarily for now) I have a small square cut out from the left outs of INVISISHIELD screen protector and have placed it over the "8.0 MEGA" bit.
So when I place it on the table the invisishield will take the weight & scratches
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This sounds like a good idea. Does it affect picture quality through the invisishield though?
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No I just did two really thin strips on the top and bottom of the lens so that it doesn't affect camera whatsoever. And on the bottom just above the speakers. Ill take a pic and post it when I have time. definitely working though. I'm at peace without needing a case.
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No I just did two really thin strips on the top and bottom of the lens so that it doesn't affect camera whatsoever. And on the bottom just above the speakers. Ill take a pic and post it when I have time. definitely working though. I'm at peace without needing a case.
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OK shall try that. Sounds like a good idea.
Tel me if you like it!
I know this looks messy and tbh I think could've done it better but was in a hurry and didn't want to take it outside without some sort of protection.
Not planning to get a case for this.
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Tel me if you like it!
I know this looks messy and tbh I think could've done it better but was in a hurry and didn't want to take it outside without some sort of protection.
Not planning to get a case for this.
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Looks good. I'm sure I had some of this stuff lying around but predictably, I can't find it. Will definitely buy some!
I find it hard to believe that some case maker doesnt jump on this gap in the market and design a case with a simple sliding or magnetic cover over the lens... it seems simple, in my head!
Im going to try and make my own cover on a silicon case, just ordered some really thin magnetic strip and going to try to devise a simple material flap to cover the lens and fix with the magnet.. sue, it will prob look awful, but its a case of function over design for me!
DocSoton said:
I find it hard to believe that some case maker doesnt jump on this gap in the market and design a case with a simple sliding or magnetic cover over the lens... it seems simple, in my head!
Im going to try and make my own cover on a silicon case, just ordered some really thin magnetic strip and going to try to devise a simple material flap to cover the lens and fix with the magnet.. sue, it will prob look awful, but its a case of function over design for me!
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Will look forward to it. Mind you the official Samsung Galaxy II case is out in England. The canera bit is reccessed giving it protection wheb its lied flat on a surface. However still no lens cover anywhere online.
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Just received these today and totally pleased.
3 to a order. Easy to apply now stupid water spray or "special secret application serum"
Looks like glass acts like glass.
Not some rippled thin piece of Syrian wrap.
Easy to take off and get the damn dog hair I didn't see while applying and reapply . (use masking tape to remove hair)
http://www.illumishieldstore.com/iL...archPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12
Mine arrived today, and installed without a hitch.
Fit was good, but could have been a tiny bit larger.
Just finished installing mine as well. I guess the three holes on it aren't that bad. One for only the camera would have been better. I'm pretty sure you don't need holes for the sensors.
Also if you can get this thing installed on your first try, that is best. Otherwise you have to keep peeling it up with tape to then use tape to get the dust. I was being OCD about it and it took me a while.
Using the 'hinge' method it's perfect just about every time.
http://doityourselfproject2012.blogspot.com/2012/10/applying-screen-protector-try-hinge_13.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM
Thanks. Hinge methods looks good, I'll have to try that next time. Anyone notice the touchscreen acting up a bit after installing this? Not always responding.
Nope.
Zero problems...
Love this as well with only one thing. Only gripe for me is that it is NOT as smooth as your naked screen. I guess it depends on your fingers but mine isn't. Stylus works well through it though. Overall an excellent value for the price and # of pieces you get. I agree that 2 additional holes are not necessary and makes the screen more noticeable. In fact, since I hardly use my front facing camera, I'd wish they give an option to not have any holes. I'm sure the camera can still see right through it without too much degradation.
I have some of these coming in the mail...would one of you be kind enough to post some pictures?
Here you go....
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Love this as well with only one thing. Only gripe for me is that it is NOT as smooth as your naked screen. I guess it depends on your fingers but mine isn't. Stylus works well through it though. Overall an excellent value for the price and # of pieces you get. I agree that 2 additional holes are not necessary and makes the screen more noticeable. In fact, since I hardly use my front facing camera, I'd wish they give an option to not have any holes. I'm sure the camera can still see right through it without too much degradation.
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I sent Talkie Tech a message via Amazon regarding the additional 2 holes. I wonder if they do this for all of their protectors for other phones, tablets, etc.
luckywabbit said:
I'm sure the camera can still see right through it without too much degradation.
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You'd be surprised. On my Razr M at least, any film on either camera makes the shots look like Vaseline was all over the lens. It's really, really bad. Nigh unusable.
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How does it feel? Pretty slick; not a lot of 'rubbery' grab?
Not at all rubbery.
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Not at all rubbery.
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Ordered
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I'm showing 2 SKU's on iLlumiShield's website. The OP link points to ILS14138 and the additional product I found was ILS14136. What's the difference?
******Never mind guys. I found the answer while writing this but I will keep my original question for anybody else that notices. The product on Amazon has the WIFI and LTE version. Not sure what the differences are when it comes to the glass.******
WIFI Version:
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...5587099&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+7++Illumishield
LTE Version:
http://www.amazon.com/iLLumiShield-...5587274&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+7++Illumishield
Yeah. Ordered the Wi-Fi one just in case. Assume they are the same.
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Coronado is dead said:
Yeah. Ordered the Wi-Fi one just in case. Assume they are the same.
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Add it is cheaper to order from Amazon. $9.44 vs $7.90.
cdmoore74 said:
Add it is cheaper to order from Amazon. $9.44 vs $7.90.
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Nice savings.
Thanks for the thoughts, guys. Ordered a pack for - as of now - a temporary means of screen protection while I wait for some more tempered glass options. Hopefully. 3 for less than $10 shipped is alright in my book, and I certainly won't mind the additional cutouts. :good:
***PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE UP TOP***
So, after seeing questions on the XDA forums and over at Reddit asking about this, i pitched the idea to Weston over @slickwraps and he immediately replied with some interest and sent out some samples to me for testing.
I believe he said this material is 99.5% optically clear so I set out to take a couple test shots before and after to see if they reduced the quality of the images any.
On to the pics.
How they arrive
WITHOUT Lense Protector
bamboo android without protector
bamboo android WITH protector
Bowling Champ! without protector
Bowling Champ! WITH protector
as you can see, the quality is consistent between all images...nothing you are going to notice with every day use.
Fit of the product was spot on, Installation was a breeze. the protector could be a little thicker so the camera "ring" isn't touching the surface, but I'm pretty sure that would hinder the clearity. as it sits, the protector is right about level with the metal camera ring.
overall I am pleased, and like the title says, Weston just wanted me to Gauge interest for the product. No word on pricing or anything, just trying to get the word out on these and see if it would be worth it for SW to start mass producing them.
let me know what you think! also any comments/criticism are welcome.
I would possibly be interested in this. Depends on pricing. I can just see the lens cover getting scratched up easily without something protecting it leaving you with sub par pictures, not that it takes great pictures to begin with.
unless there like 2 bucks with shipping i dont see why anyone wouldn't just get a full phone case. with one the camera is so where near touching any surface.
A protector for your camera lens is pointless as most, if not all, high end phones use sapphire glass which has a 9H rating and much stronger than the glass on your display. The only thing that can scratch it is a diamond and given the amount of pressure it would take to break it, your phone would get crushed before it does.
TheAtheistOtaku said:
unless there like 2 bucks with shipping i dont see why anyone wouldn't just get a full phone case. with one the camera is so where near touching any surface.
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Because there are lots of people that like a naked device....me included
tkoreaper said:
A protector for your camera lens is pointless as most, if not all, high end phones use sapphire glass which has a 9H rating and much stronger than the glass on your display. The only thing that can scratch it is a diamond and given the amount of pressure it would take to break it, your phone would get crushed before it does.
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Does the N5 have sapphire glass though? Haven't checked myself but I hear people like you saying most high end phones have it....then others saying they wished the N5 did have it.
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It'd depend on how it attached, but I might be interested in this kind of thing. I'd much rather have my keys nick this than the lens proper.
roustabout said:
It'd depend on how it attached, but I might be interested in this kind of thing. I'd much rather have my keys nick this than the lens proper.
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Why don't you put your keys in your other pocket?
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It'd depend on how it attached, but I might be interested in this kind of thing. I'd much rather have my keys nick this than the lens proper.
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It attaches like a screen protector does
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Why don't you put your keys in your other pocket?
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I don't always do everything correctly, and the day I'm carrying a second set or have my hands full and forget what is where needn't be a day that i nick a lens.
In fact, the not doing it right every time is why I bought this phone. Very hard to brick a device when you have full manufacturer's images!
I'd probably try those. I'd prefer a case that had a lens cap built in but I can't find any like that. I'd just be concerned that the lens protector would degrade quickly and affect picture quality, bu your example photos look pretty good.
benroy said:
I'd probably try those. I'd prefer a case that had a lens cap built in but I can't find any like that. I'd just be concerned that the lens protector would degrade quickly and affect picture quality, bu your example photos look pretty good.
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I am also concerned with how it would hold up, but I am assuming this is very similar to the material screen protectors are made out of... Which is pretty good usually needing to be replaced every 6 months or so max.
I have been really abusing it just to see how it holds up (trying to scratch it with a button, constantly wiping it down (not necessary its just a habit...finger prints don't show up as much with it installed) with my cotton shirt and it still looks great.
But like I said, Weston is shipping me some more of a different material so we'll see how those work out
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Extremeguard selling the back protector with it, kind of, you just need to trim that piece a little
I'll buy some. It's not about whether the camera is made of sapphire or not, it's about me trying to protect my phone against the perils of my daily life haha. Though I take care of then phone as it is, a simple protector like that is one more layer of added protection. Just in case I do something stupid to it
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I'll buy some. It's not about whether the camera is made of sapphire or not, it's about me trying to protect my phone against the perils of my daily life haha. Though I take care of then phone as it is, a simple protector like that is one more layer of added protection. Just in case I do something stupid to it
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We officially plan to launch this.
Will keep everyone updated in the coming days.
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tkoreaper said:
A protector for your camera lens is pointless as most, if not all, high end phones use sapphire glass which has a 9H rating and much stronger than the glass on your display. The only thing that can scratch it is a diamond and given the amount of pressure it would take to break it, your phone would get crushed before it does.
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Nexus 5 does not have any corning gorilla glass or any glass that is 9H for the camera, I could be wrong but it isn't specified on the specs such as the iPhone 5C having that sapphire lens cover to prevent scratchings.
I actually still have the lens protector that came with the phone and never removed it, cause it's so hard when I tried. But pics look great nevertheless.
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If anything else you can replace it by removing the back cover and unscrewing the top half its a complete assembly
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-To...er_Cell_Phone_Accessories&hash=item1c3c3e8403
if anything else, LG Quoted me 25$ to get it replaced including shipping and everything
Bronyr said:
I actually still have the lens protector that came with the phone and never removed it, cause it's so hard when I tried. But pics look great nevertheless.
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The lens protector that came with the phone doesn't actually cover the lens. It is a 2D donut and has a hole punched out in the middle where the lens opening is. At least, that was the case for mine.
juu666 said:
The lens protector that came with the phone doesn't actually cover the lens. It is a 2D donut and has a hole punched out in the middle where the lens opening is. At least, that was the case for mine.
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Yes and it would be great if @slickwraps does exactly the same with their design, i mean punching a hole in the middle. In that case the quality of the photos won't be affected either.
Just thought I would update everyone on this thread
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This wouldn't have been possible without @turdbogls, this was 100% his idea.
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Well, I've had the G4 for a week and I've noticed that the focus laser glass gets easily scratched. It already has various scratches, they're really hard to see, yes, but they're there and I hate them. The laser works perfectly, but I want to know if this is normal, if I've done something bad or if this has happened to you too. Is hard to change this glass? Are there any stores selling it?
Thanks in advance.
I would say as long as you don't get any deep scratches there's nothing to worry about, I have the same marks on mine (and I'm sure we're not the only ones) and all works perfectly
I've had my G4 for 5 days now. I don't have a case (just black leather back), and haven't noticed any scratches on the laser/camera/led yet.
Just cover up the laser glass with your finger and take a test shot.
I didn't notice ANY difference with or without it, at this moment with my un-professional experiment - I conclude it's a gimmick.
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Just cover up the laser glass with your finger and take a test shot.
I didn't notice ANY difference with or without it, at this moment with my un-professional experiment - I conclude it's a gimmick.
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Damn, you're so right. I didn't notice any difference. I'm shocked.
I can smell these gimmicks from a mile away. They call it laser focus, but it emits IR. It's so small I don't it can produce enough Light to make a change.
Still, I love the G4 and it's Uber camera.
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I can smell these gimmicks from a mile away. They call it laser focus, but it emits IR. It's so small I don't it can produce enough Light to make a change.
Still, I love the G4 and it's Uber camera.
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So I should forget about these scratches, I think.
eitama said:
Just cover up the laser glass with your finger and take a test shot.
I didn't notice ANY difference with or without it, at this moment with my un-professional experiment - I conclude it's a gimmick.
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It's not a gimmick. its a range finder. it figures out distance so the lens does not have to hunt to get focus. Its an assist to the contrast detection AF. Speeds it up. How do you know you got focus, you have to go over the hill then backtrack. This is where the hunting happens. Instead if you an get distance you just move to the right spot, fine tune, done.
They introduced with the G3 because the G2 was slow and kept hunting. There is still hunt but its less. That they continued with it in the G4 means they are satisfied with it. Not only that they went ahead and introduced a colour spectrum sensor to improve white balance.
the laser wont work through glass as it gets reflected that is when the system falls back to contrast detection.
One Twelve said:
It's not a gimmick. its a range finder. it figures out distance so the lens does not have to hunt to get focus. Its an assist to the contrast detection AF. Speeds it up. How do you know you got focus, you have to go over the hill then backtrack. This is where the hunting happens. Instead if you an get distance you just move to the right spot, fine tune, done.
They introduced with the G3 because the G2 was slow and kept hunting. There is still hunt but its less. That they continued with it in the G4 means they are satisfied with it. Not only that they went ahead and introduced a colour spectrum sensor to improve white balance.
the laser wont work through glass as it gets reflected that is when the system falls back to contrast detection.
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Can I replace this plastic?
Javinotfound said:
Can I replace this plastic?
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Looking at parts it seems like a rear housing is required. Ask LG. Maybe they might have just the plastic only.
But its not necessary in your case, not yet. However camera lens is easy to replace.
if you use a diztronic case it adds a layer so that the scratches are less. Its thin and offers protection. Not the same as naked but then you don't have these sorts of headaches.
One Twelve said:
Ask LG. Looking at parts it seems like a rear housing is required.
But its not necessary in your case, not yet. Camera lens is easy to replace.
if you use a diztronic case it adds a layer so that the scratches are less. Its thin and offers protection. Not the same as naked but then you don't have these sorts of headaches.
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So I can't change laser plastic without changing camera lens, right?
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So I can't change laser plastic without changing camera lens, right?
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no, you misunderstood. I just mentioned camera lens is easy to replace. it does not have anything to do with your question.
Look at the rear housing part.
All you want is the red plastic part. I don't know if this small red plastic is available separately.
It looks like you have to get the entire rear housing just to replace that red plastic.
So ask LG and confirm here what they told you
One Twelve said:
no, you misunderstood. I just mentioned camera lens is easy to replace. it does not have anything to do with your question.
Look at the rear housing part.
All you want is the red plastic part. I don't know if this small red plastic is available separately.
It looks like you have to get the entire rear housing just to replace that red plastic.
So ask LG and confirm here what they told you
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Oh, I see, I'll ask them later as soon I get home. If I can replace it, I'll buy one in a future, if the plastic ends bad. I hope it's not much expensive.
i think you have to get the rear housing because the red laser port plastic its attached to it.
price is USD $35 on that site, ballpark figure, maybe less from LG service centre.
This phone is easy and costs less to repair than other more pretty phones
One Twelve said:
i think you have to get the rear housing because the red laser port plastic its attached to it.
price is USD $35 on that site, ballpark figure, maybe less from LG service centre.
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I didn't buy the G4 to LG, so I don't know if they can sell me this.
Ask at the LG service centre and tell us what happened.
One Twelve said:
Ask at the LG service centre and tell us what happened.
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They said we can buy it to them. No price was told me, but we can if we ever have a problem. I'm relaxed now.
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Javinotfound said:
They said we can buy it to them. No price was told me, but we can if we ever have a problem. I'm relaxed now.
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Just that red window port thing ? sure ?
One Twelve said:
Just that red window port thing ? sure ?
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The full rear house piece, I guess.
Ah yes, if you asked the price we would know for sure
Has anyone else seen this on their screen under UV light? I was messing around with my UV flashlight and noticed it. Just wondering if it's normal. In normal light the screen is fine. It's probably nothing to worry about but I figured I'd check to be sure.
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For anyone interested this is normal. I went to a Verizon store and tested one of their display units and it was identical to mine.
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Same here but yours appears to cover more surface area
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Would be nice to know the purpose of this...
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Pure+ said:
Would be nice to know the purpose of this...
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It's a deep state secret. I can only say this, it's watching you...
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Same here but yours appears to cover more surface area
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That's too funny, I just saw the thread you created. At least I'm not the only one who noticed it. I'm thinking it might be the glue holding the screen down.
Misterxtc said:
That's too funny, I just saw the thread you created. At least I'm not the only one who noticed it. I'm thinking it might be the glue holding the screen down.
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That would make a lot of sense, and also irritates me that mine has so much less glue [emoji23]
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Misterxtc said:
Has anyone else seen this on their screen under UV light? I was messing around with my UV flashlight and noticed it. Just wondering if it's normal. In normal light the screen is fine. It's probably nothing to worry about but I figured I'd check to be sure.
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That's the adhesive used to bind the display to the glass it's called LOCA or Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive. It shows up under UV lights because UV is used to cure/dry the adhesive. There's nothing wrong with it and that's how it is supposed to be.
same on my oneplus 6
except on my oneplus 6 it goes all the way to the edges.
virtyx said:
same on my oneplus 6
except on my oneplus 6 it goes all the way to the edges.
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That's the adhesive used to bind the display to the glass it's called LOCA or Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive. It shows up under UV lights because UV is used to cure/dry the adhesive. There's nothing wrong with it and that's how it is supposed to be.
zetsumeikuro said:
That's the adhesive used to bind the display to the glass it's called LOCA or Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive. It shows up under UV lights because UV is used to cure/dry the adhesive. There's nothing wrong with it and that's how it is supposed to be.
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What's interesting is that I put a few iPhones under the uv light and none of them appear to have any loca visible. Makes me wonder how they adhere the panels to the glass and also I'd be curious how Samsung does it since apple and Samsung typically always score the best display scores. Not that the loca would have any effect on this, but curious none the less
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Pure+ said:
What's interesting is that I put a few iPhones under the uv light and none of them appear to have any loca visible. Makes me wonder how they adhere the panels to the glass and also I'd be curious how Samsung does it since apple and Samsung typically always score the best display scores. Not that the loca would have any effect on this, but curious none the less
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Which iPhones did you check with the UV light?
zetsumeikuro said:
Which iPhones did you check with the UV light?
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XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 plus and 7
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Pure+ said:
XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 plus and 7
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Yeah I have no idea why some are more visible than others. Probably done by design or the differences in the manufacturing process perhaps.
zetsumeikuro said:
Yeah I have no idea why some are more visible than others. Probably done by design or the differences in the manufacturing process perhaps.
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I'm not surprised by not seeing anything on the iphones. Apple has long had the most stringent manufacturing processes and tolerances. Would be interested to see how some recent Samsung's compare tho.
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Pure+ said:
I'm not surprised by not seeing anything on the iphones. Apple has long had the most stringent manufacturing processes and tolerances. Would be interested to see how some recent Samsung's compare tho.
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This is the wife's Note 8. It's there but not as noticeable. Maybe it's thicker glass because of the curved screen but on my son's Note 8 I couldn't see it at all.
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Misterxtc said:
This is the wife's Note 8. It's there but not as noticeable. Maybe it's thicker glass because of the curved screen but on my son's Note 8 I couldn't see it at all.
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On Samsung's I would guess it depends on the country their made in. I know Samsung in particular sources phone from Korea and China with the units coming from Korea usually showing less issues, likely cause of tighter manufacturing tolerances
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Pure+ said:
I'm not surprised by not seeing anything on the iphones. Apple has long had the most stringent manufacturing processes and tolerances. Would be interested to see how some recent Samsung's compare tho.
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I checked my Nexus 6 and 6p and they both have it over the entire display and not just in the middle like our Pixels.
Misterxtc said:
Has anyone else seen this on their screen under UV light? I was messing around with my UV flashlight and noticed it. Just wondering if it's normal. In normal light the screen is fine. It's probably nothing to worry about but I figured I'd check to be sure.
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Where'd you get your UV light?
Bryanx86 said:
Where'd you get your UV light?
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I got mine from Newegg on sale for $5 but it didn't seem to cure the glue. I have this one on order from Amazon that should work for loca.