Looking at the camera the very top middle it looks like a small little hole punch out if you rub your finger on it it has an indent is this a protector on the camera that can be removed?
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ex-28 said:
Looking at the camera the very top middle it looks like a small little hole punch out if you rub your finger on it it has an indent is this a protector on the camera that can be removed?
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No I believe that there is a small mic. where that hole is to focus in on subjects while shooting videos I'm not 100%sure on that but I believe I read something about that in a review before the phone was released.
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I think the camera on the HOX is quite prone to scratches due to the way it protrudes from the phone's back.
I don't really like screen protectors but I got one with the Nillkin cover.
I decided to make a camera protector.
I cut a circle from the screen protector. I started with a circle larger than the camera lens and then started trimming it, a little bit every time. Each trim I measured it against the camera until it fitted.
All this time I kept the film on both sides of the screen protector, and always remember which side is 1 and which is 2.
After I finished trimming, I took film No. 1 off, put the circle im place and removed film No. 2.
Now I have a protecting cover to the camera lens.
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Does it mess up the pictures in any way? Do you have before and after pictures by any chance?
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naveen94 said:
Does it mess up the pictures in any way? Do you have before and after pictures by any chance?
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The protector is very clear. I don't see any difference in the pictures. I don't have any before and after.
Screen protectors are not desinged with optical performance in mind because they are really close to the screen and distortions will be minimal. But I don't think putting one on your lens is such a good idea, you might not notice anything because the HOX isn't a DSLR, but still, what's the point if you're using an image quality reducing device to protect it from potential image quality reducing damages?
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Because I had to open my phone to fix my WiFi antenna I removed the lens and lay a circle of unsoldered solder in the lens housing then put the lens on top of it so now it sits about 3-4mm inset inside rather than being flush.I wouldn't recommend you go around opening your phones unless you know what your doing tho because I wish I hadn't as I damaged my volume up ribbon
Hey guys. So I really like the feel of the naked Nexus, but I noticed that the camera part touches surfaces whenever laid down. Anybody ever had problems with this being scratched and affecting pics?
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When it's laid down it doesn't exactly rests on the lens itself. It actually rests on the top metal ring of the lens, It's hard to see but if you look closely you can see it.
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When it's laid down it doesn't exactly rests on the lens itself. It actually rests on the top metal ring of the lens, It's hard to see but if you look closely you can see it.
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Even when considering how small the amount is that the silver ring is raised above the lense? (Its so small, I wouldn't even consider it raised above it, I'd consider them even)
The silver edge is raised above the surface of the lens. A case isn't going to help that much either. The lens is exposed no matter what...
Actually, the curved back makes the camera lens rise up a few millimeters. Only the bottom part of the area with the LED flash is actually touching the surface
Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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Actionx1 said:
Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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Have you removed the plastic protector over it ?
I didn't have a plastic on it. I doubled checked too
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are you sure? I had a note which also had an exposed camera and no issues for 1.5 years
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Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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same here, i already have few scratches there
Are you sure?
I had the S3 for close to a year. With a similar design, I don't not have a scratch on my camera glass. I used my S3 naked and toss it around quite frequently.
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Are you sure?
I had the S3 for close to a year. With a similar design, I don't not have a scratch on my camera glass. I used my S3 naked and toss it around quite frequently.
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Yup I'm sure. My S3 has a few scratches on the camera too. Not major ones.
I'll take some pictures of both cameras on each phone later
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Isn't there a TPU that has the lips around the camera slightly raised so when it's in your pocket or on a flat surface the lens isn't touched?
I just got mine a few hius ago and just looked at the glass and there a a few light scratches on it already. This isnt gonna be good. I work at a body shop. Its going to get destroyed if I dont find a case that protects it
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I've been worried about it too. I was hoping to get a screen protector that goes on the camera.
does anyone know if the full body shields also cover the camera.
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does anyone know if the full body shields also cover the camera.
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I have the zagg full body shield and it does not cover the camera.
Seriously... Of all the things to have wrong with it, why does it have to be the camera glass? I would rather have creaking than a weak camera cover! I have NO scratches on my S3's camera... Why would they waste so much money on high end optics and then cheap out on the glass?! >_<
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260054
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260054
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I saw that post but if you can get it off with your fingernail, then it will come off over time in the pocket. Poor design...
Yeah it is a bad design. they did it so the phone could be thinner. they can make the rest of the components smaller, but not the optics. That's why they stick out
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Well the camera sticks out on my S3 as well but it hasn't scratched at all. I have an Incipio case on it (soft/hard shell) but it doesn't protect the camera from my keys and I regularly pocket the thing. From the sound of it, the S4 is extremely prone to scratches.
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EtherealRemnant said:
Well the camera sticks out on my S3 as well but it hasn't scratched at all. I have an Incipio case on it (soft/hard shell) but it doesn't protect the camera from my keys and I regularly pocket the thing. From the sound of it, the S4 is extremely prone to scratches.
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I think the issue is when you place the phone down on a surface, the camera lays flat on it and it gets scratched. If you put a case, most of them are thick enough and go over the height of the camera glass.
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After looking at it again this morning mine has a clear protector over it with a small hole in the center for the lens. Thats where the light scratches are. Im gonna leave that on as long as it will stay. But im still worried about it. I got a pastel case for it yesterday that slightly syicks out further than the camera and hopefully when my otterbox case comes in it will protect it more
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I think the issue is when you place the phone down on a surface, the camera lays flat on it and it gets scratched. If you put a case, most of them are thick enough and go over the height of the camera glass.
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That would be all fine and dandy if it wasn't for the fact that the first two weeks I had my phone, I didn't have it in a case. It was in my jean pocket with lighters and keys. It came through flawlessly and I have never scratched a camera lens - it seems like this one is so scratchable that you could easily scratch it badly. Just seems like a stupid oversight.
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I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
I think it's a plastic.
I daw a post of this before.:thumbup:
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I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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I did but didn't see any pictures about the actual camera lens.
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Xcor3 said:
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Thank you for showing your picture Xcor3! That was the answer I was looking for. Other threads don't have pictures, just says yes or no, doesn't show what or how it looks like.
The plastic might be a slight annoyance when you look at it, but I think it's there for protection. I've heard things about how easily scratch-able the glass is and I don't think it's actually covering the lens.
didnt evan notice it till i saw this thread
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
flyingwolf said:
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
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I was initially going to take it off, but I couldn't so I made this thread just to make sure. I don't even bother trying to take it off no more.
It's fairly easy to take off, you just have to find the edge with a fingernail, it's not on the exact edge of the lens which is what was throwing a lot of people off. While it doesn't affect camera performance, I started noticing stuff getting caught on the inside edge of the plastic circle which I was worried would eventually damage the lens.
I left mine on as it doesnt seem to block the camera eye. Plus it will protect the rest of the lens from scratches.
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Im not taking the one on mine off unless it falls off on itself. It will help with the lens getting scratched.
Anybody had issues with the lense getting scratched easy? Any screen protectors for it?
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Well, the first thing I would recommend is to never put anything over the camera lens. It will come out looking like a gnarly instagram filter.
Second, the lens is recessed from the back of the phone slightly, so it shouldn't scratch when laid on a surface. Make sure you aren't putting it in sand or anything.
If you have your phone in a case it should provide enough depth to keep your camera lens away from the surface of anything you lay it on. Out of all the phones I had which is like 5 ( I know I'm a lightweight lol) only scratched my bolts camera lens.
If worried about scratching it and don't want a case then carry a piece of cloth with you to lay on.
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