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Just noticed that DCMUGEN is making EVO screen protectors. I used to use their products with my iphone and really liked the quality/clarity of them. They are made from Japanese PET material (insert joke about asians eating cats here). I think they are nice alternative to the $12.99ers. I also ordered a Steinheil so I can compare and see if its worth 10x the price. I'll post in a few weeks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250643856306
I also ordered one of their clear TPU cases (even comes with a free screen protector) i ordered these from a few different places so I'll post when I get them and let you all know the differences: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350369576859
and no I don't work for them, I think they are a little to far from Wisconsin
edit: Received my Steinheil Ultra Clear in the mail today. Great quality! Going to be tough to compete with this, although for the price i'd hope so!
it protects the entire screen including the camera and the buttons. clarity is nice, feels smooth-- not too different then the glass itself.
I used stuff from DCUMUGEN non my TP2 and it was top quality. I beta tested some protectors and he changed the design immediately after my feedback. The next gen ones were perfect.
no cutout for the front cam? could cause some issues later. also i would really prefer a protector that covered the capacitive buttons at the bottom. i think im going to keep looking, probably the seidio one for me.
I have yet to see a protector that had a cut out for the front cam. Why would you want one?
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Also i was under the impression that it did cover the buttom butons. Guess ill find out when it gets here.
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The Zagg shield I got at Best Buy had the cut out for the camera and covered the bottom buttons, but I didn't like it. While it is true that it would't scratch, it was so sticky that you couldn't slide your finger on it either. It also cost way too much. I ended up just getting the ones from the Sprint store, and even though they don't cover the bottom buttons, I like them much better.
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I've got one of these that came with their clear case. Yes it doesn't cover the bottom buttons but it is so smooth that you cannot tell it's there. I really like it and I wasn't even planning on getting a screen protector. I only used this because it came with the case but I was pleasantly surprised.
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I've found that screen protectors are not helpful.
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I've found that screen protectors are not helpful.
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I have yet to scratch any glass screen, so i'm not sure why i now feel the need to put one on, especially seeing as i have both sprint and best buy insurance on the phone! I guess I worry about it slightly because I've seen many other phones with scratched screens... Using a case with a lay-on-the-table design is probably good enough for screen protection.
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I ended up just getting the ones from the Sprint store, and even though they don't cover the bottom buttons, I like them much better.
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does anyone know where to pick up screen protectors like the Sprint ones that only cover the actual display and none of the black area? I'm sure someone makes them for 99 cents.. i'd like to try them out, but not for the $ sprint is asking.
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does anyone know where to pick up screen protectors like the Sprint ones that only cover the actual display and none of the black area? I'm sure someone makes them for 99 cents.. i'd like to try them out, but not for the $ sprint is asking.
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ebay or amazon will have something.
i havent scratched the evo yet and never scratched my hero at all, definitely want a case that has a lip over the front so I can lay it down on a table face down though. most likely seidio active right now. not sure if i want to spend the extra $10 on the screen protector yet, but maybe.
why a cutout for the camera? a scratch on the screep protector will make the front cam blurry and so will smudges, which there usually are move of on screen protectors.
unless someone makes a knife proof, smudge proof, glare resistance screen protector i think i might just pass though.
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ebay or amazon will have something.
i havent scratched the evo yet and never scratched my hero at all, definitely want a case that has a lip over the front so I can lay it down on a table face down though. most likely seidio active right now. not sure if i want to spend the extra $10 on the screen protector yet, but maybe.
why a cutout for the camera? a scratch on the screep protector will make the front cam blurry and so will smudges, which there usually are move of on screen protectors.
unless someone makes a knife proof, smudge proof, glare resistance screen protector i think i might just pass though.
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personally i'd rather the screen protector get scratched then the front camera! as long as it stays fairly clear, it shouldn't effect the camera. i still have the plastic protector on the back camera that it came with, its got bubbles all over it and its kinda cloudy-- and still the rear camera looks great. so i'm thinking this steinheil wont effect it at all. The front camera quality isn't that important to me anyhow, since I only use it to see myself. i dont think i'll use the front camera too often, except for putting on makeup while i drive
zagg has cutout on camera only because they're not completely clear...pet material is pretty much invisible
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no cutout for the front cam? could cause some issues later. also i would really prefer a protector that covered the capacitive buttons at the bottom. i think im going to keep looking, probably the seidio one for me.
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Boxwave has cutouts for the camera and sensors. I love their screen protectors. Unless I tell someone it's on, they don't know. Completely smooth and feels just like the actual glass.
Try Clarivue protectors... the best imop.... i've tried them all.
Just received my 5 pack of dc mugen screen protectors in the mail (took 10 days to get to me, including two weekends), and they're pretty decent.
I hadn't noticed in the ebay description that they don't cover the bottom touch buttons, not the biggest deal but would have liked the consistency.
The protectors don't show any image quality loss, or any loss of quality on the camera. They do look and feel very similar to the stock screen.
The cut isn't perfect, there's about 2mm of the width of the phone that the protector doesn't cover (combined between left and right). It's a little bit hard to line up the protector during the application process, I botched the first try but just about nailed it on the second.
Well worth the 3.49 I paid for five of these suckers, but I might try to find a full coverage one to see if I like it any better. I couldn't imagine I would like any other clear screen protectors better than these enough to pay 12-15 for one, hopefully I can find something similar with a fuller cut.
nhutpham said:
Just received my 5 pack of dc mugen screen protectors in the mail (took 10 days to get to me, including two weekends), and they're pretty decent.
I hadn't noticed in the ebay description that they don't cover the bottom touch buttons, not the biggest deal but would have liked the consistency.
The protectors don't show any image quality loss, or any loss of quality on the camera. They do look and feel very similar to the stock screen.
The cut isn't perfect, there's about 2mm of the width of the phone that the protector doesn't cover (combined between left and right). It's a little bit hard to line up the protector during the application process, I botched the first try but just about nailed it on the second.
Well worth the 3.49 I paid for five of these suckers, but I might try to find a full coverage one to see if I like it any better. I couldn't imagine I would like any other clear screen protectors better than these enough to pay 12-15 for one, hopefully I can find something similar with a fuller cut.
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Sounds like a good product for those of us with the Seidio Rugged
Has anyone thought about using OEM glass replacement as screen protector? I was thinking perhaps use LOCA glue to lay it down on existing glass. I mean, it's got a perfect fit and strong as the original. But I started wondering how it will affect the touch sensitivity, camera, sensors and case fitment.
I was searching for protector for N8 and came across a product that is basically that but with cutouts for sensors so it got me thinking. The cheapest glass replacement for N8 is currently $30 on Amazon so that's not too bad considering the alternative. As long as the glue can be removed with heat, I don't see why I should spend $15 or more for something worse. And I don't think it will be too difficult to squeeze out the glue to thinnest without introducing bubble since they are perfect fit. Curves are nice but it's PIA to protect it...
What do you guys think?
Hello all,
I'm looking for the best tempered glass screen protector for Pixel 2. I have looked through the List of Google Pixel 2 Screen Protectors and I have searched Amazon too, but the reviews are either fake-5-star-reviews, or generally poor reviews.
Can anyone recommend the best option for a Pixel 2 tempered glass screen protector?
Thank you
I have this one and it's the best IMHO and is case friendly. I can attach some pics for you tomorrow.
https://amzn.to/2Psxbes
Spigen, take your time as it fits perfectly side to side on the visual part of the screen only.
Ia am using This glass and it's my third glas right now. 2 times saved my display.
It fits perfect, it is curved.
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I have this one and it's the best IMHO and is case friendly. I can attach some pics for you tomorrow.
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is it full adhesive and curved on the edge?
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is it full adhesive and curved on the edge?
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nopes
If you are looking for the best, whitestone dome is probably the way to go. It is expensive though. If you aren't worried about full adhesive and curved so it passes the edge of the display there are a lot more options. Spiegen is good for a lower cost option, but it only goes to the edge of the display and doesn't curve.
Thank you for all the suggestions. I'll definitely use one of these screen protectors
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Thank you for all the suggestions. I'll definitely use one of these screen protectors
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avoid those on ebay for under $3 or aliexpress. you'll just waste your time
Keithn said:
whitestone dome .
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Quick question: do you (or does anyone on the forum) have one of these and can tell me if I can use it in combination with Google's fabric case?
(Also, I am currently in Germany. I can order one, but the translated text on the Amazon listing sounds like a scam. It also claims to "take away blue light". I want my display as intended, not blue-filtered.
FTR, I've been trying to get the "official" SP (Power Support) from the Google store, buy it isn't available in Germany.
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Quick question: do you (or does anyone on the forum) have one of these and can tell me if I can use it in combination with Google's fabric case?
(Also, I am currently in Germany. I can order one, but the translated text on the Amazon listing sounds like a scam. It also claims to "take away blue light". I want my display as intended, not blue-filtered.
FTR, I've been trying to get the "official" SP (Power Support) from the Google store, buy it isn't available in Germany.
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I'm currently using one. I think it would fit the Google case, but I haven't tried. I've used it with an OtterBox symmetry, a speigen tpu, and with the moment case with no issues. It covers the full display but still leaves gaps on the edges.
I haven't noticed any significant blue light filtering but I did see that the description stated that. I can try to compare it against another Pixel 2 with a different screen protector and see.
Thanks, that would be nice of you if you could have a look at a second Pixel 2.
FTR, I turned off colour boosting, and really appreciate the near-natural colour provided by Google's OLED settings. I couldn't understand why people complained about the "faded" colours in the beginning. I bought this thing as a camera with a phone, and I want to see my photos as close to what I see while shooting them. Filtering blue light is a bit of a deal-breaker for the glass dome, if perceivable.
I've had 2 Whitestone Dome Glass protectors. The first had to be replaced when my phone slipped through the gap in my pull out couch and when trying to get out it slipped under one of the couch legs, crushing the screen (no screen protector will help in that case). The second came in today, after some back and forth with Whitedome trying to figure out why it was showing out of stock on Amazon, and I had to trash it less than an hour after opening it.
The first one was a hassle to install but once installed I really, really liked it. The second had a broken bottom piece for installation, causing an imbalance in the phone and I went through 3 (one left over from first install) adhesion tubes before I realized that was why a good bit was slipping over the edge of the phone and not across the display. When I realized what was going on I was kind of angry it even happened, wasn't paying much attention, and the protector cracked when I was removing it to try and clean up everything...
I either got lucky with the first or REALLY unlucky with the second, but either way I'm not buying another one. The installation process isn't exceedingly difficult, but it's just way too cumbersome for what it should be, costs too much, and just isn't worth the headache. Really disappointed in it. Luckily Amazon did me a solid and is letting me refund it.
That first was by far the best I found for TGSP's for the Pixel 2. I'm really hoping the Pixel 3 goes back to fully flat glass, not this "it's curved just enough at the edges to make it extra difficult for third parties to make screen protectors" crap.
Follow-up: I tried it and it works with the fabric case, there is stilla gap. @jppowers is right about the installation process, it is a buggerance. I had an air bubble, glue spilled under the protective sticker on the speaker and it was generally cumbersome.
There is some blue light filtering, which makes sense given that the glue is near-UV-polymerised, but my brain compensates this and I don't see it if not in direct comparison with a screen without the protector.
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Ia am using This glass and it's my third glas right now. 2 times saved my display.
It fits perfect, it is curved.
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Hello,
Does this screen protector actually curves around the 2.5d edge of Pixel 2 or is it just that the edges are sloping to give a smoother feel when finger meets the edge of scren protector, but the actual contact surface side of scren proterctor is flat? Would be awesome if you could share close up pictures of this protector on your phone. I am wondering if this screen protector actually creates no ugly halo effect around the preimeter when applied?
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Hello,
Does this screen protector actually curves around the 2.5d edge of Pixel 2 or is it just that the edges are sloping to give a smoother feel when finger meets the edge of scren protector, but the actual contact surface side of scren proterctor is flat? Would be awesome if you could share close up pictures of this protector on your phone. I am wondering if this screen protector actually creates no ugly halo effect around the preimeter when applied?
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Hi, I took few photos, it seems nice.. just to much of dust found way under the protector
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Hi, I took few photos, it seems nice.. just to much of dust found way under the protector
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Thank you this one looks interesting, tempted to buy one myself, but maybe you have idea why there is significant amount of dust stuck? Is protector not full adhesive? Could it be that due to contouring it is unable to stick to whole screen surface properly? Misapplied or high-dust environment?
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Thank you this one looks interesting, tempted to buy one myself, but maybe you have idea why there is significant amount of dust stuck? Is protector not full adhesive? Could it be that due to contouring it is unable to stick to whole screen surface properly? Misapplied or high-dust environment?
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Hey, I don't really know what could be the problem. At the beginning everything was OK, but later problem with dust appeared. I am in normal surroundings, with no extra dust. Office-house.
I bought, as reserve, from same guy foil protection also. Maybe it will be better.
When a screen protector only has glue on the edges the dust enters at the speaker openings. I'm still using my original Spigen Glass protector with zero dust since it adheres to the whole screen but doesn't cover the curved sides, the pack comes with 2 protectors and I will swap it out soon as the fingerprint resistance isn't the best anymore(but it's been almost a year).
Whitestone's Dome is definitely the best by far, but just as everyone else has mentioned, the installation process is a massive hemorrhoid. For what they charge they oughta include a professional in-home installation service.
I highly suggest to anyone who gets the Dome, set aside 2 hours, watch the videos online, prep your area, and be extremely patient. Also, make sure you've eaten and haven't had anything that will make you jittery or anxious like coffee, it will make the whole process much easier to handle and you'll be much less likely to fly into a rage if you run into issues.
Also, as mentioned by others, be sure to fully inspect your glass before you attempt to install it. There is a very thin film on the back of the glass to keep it from splintering in the event of a shatter, and sometimes they end up with bubbles between the glass and film during manufacturing. I went through both tubes of adhesive and a lot of frustration before I realized the bubble was not a personal application error but a flaw in the glass. Getting a replacement was no issue, but I still lost two hours and grumbled quite a few choice words.
Caveats aside, it's a superb full coverage TGSP.
I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?
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I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?
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No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.
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No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.
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I am waiting on a dbrand skin!
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I am waiting on a dbrand skin!
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They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.
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They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.
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I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.
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I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.
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Let us know how good they are after hearing about the camera being shattered on there own i didn't want to take that chance at the moment I'm using a Spigen Hybrid Neo Case that i won. But will be replacing it with that case I'm getting for that camera protection but still waiting for it to get delivered.
If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...
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If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...
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Same here I don't believe it looks like it was intentionally broken the hole where the cracks are look too precise.
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
Seems like a skin over the lens is a real sensible option. You don't have to worry about a glass cover that may affect camera lens clarity and you still get some protection to the overall camera system.
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I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.
I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will tell. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html
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I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will time. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html
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The real question is though why would they put gas between the glass? I think it's time manufactures stopped using Gorilla Glass and use Tempered Glass instead.
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I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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No problem with dust in the holes?
xTheDevilx said:
That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.
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No problem with dust in the holes?
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No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.
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No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.
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I noticed with the one i got from the Bay i get glare from the flash so might end up getting this one eventually.
This is why I rather use a skin or just be careful about how I use the phone/lie it down on surfaces. Because of the glare and other lens issues while trying to snap images. Rather not get anything in the way of the camera lenses.
I got a glass protector but it was really bad. So the skin should be a better solution.
Well, no idea how it can happen without dropping the phone.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.