Does the camera lens have a piece of plastic over it kinda looks like it but I'm afraid to pick at it.
wooddale said:
Does the camera lens have a piece of plastic over it kinda looks like it but I'm afraid to pick at it.
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yep!
mademan420 said:
yep!
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Thanks
mademan420 said:
yep!
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Is it supposed to be removed? I have never removed those before. Or is it worth removing??
Yes, if you're talking about when you first get your phone. But my plastic was outlining the camera lens.. Not actually the lens. So the picture won't be distorted. I would take it off as it won't protect the optical lens itself.
Sent from my Note 4.
A piece of scotch tape usually does the trick to get that plastic off. It messes up your photos if you dont get that off there.
billinaz said:
A piece of scotch tape usually does the trick to get that plastic off. It messes up your photos if you dont get that off there.[/QUOTE
It almost looks like you can scratch it. I have a couple cases all of which are soft rubber the one I have on now is just an edge band so back is open and I have a screen protector I carry my phone in a side pouch. My reason is most cases interfere with signal strength especially otter boxes they are though better protection.
For what it's worth I don't think the plastic effects the lens but still wouldn't hurt to remove.
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For some unknown reason, phone manufacturers refuse to put lens covers on their camera lens. It's become a standard practice to wipe your screen lens before taking a picture.
Why in the world hasn't anyone come up with a case that does this yet. If so, please point me to it. How hard is that?!
Now that we are getting up to 5mp camera's with good picture results, I think it's time to make a case that has a small plastic cover (like the one's we have with the vibrant for the USB) over the Camera lens.
If anyone knows of a case that does this for any of Sammy's, let me know.
Also, do Sammy 9000 cases or backplates fit the tmobile?
Yep, its like DUH! The Vibrant is the first phone ive seen with a sliding door for the USB connection, all phones should have that! It makes you think if the people designing the phones even use them. If the camera lens gets scratched, the camera is useless...come on phone manufacturers....
uh, are you ****in kidding me dude?
if there was a cover for the lens you'd be wiping the cover to make sure there were no fingerprints on it...
turbosix said:
uh, are you ****in kidding me dude?
if there was a cover for the lens you'd be wiping the cover to make sure there were no fingerprints on it...
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Dude, better to wipe a cover than leave a lens exposed!
No I wouldn't. Better to leave a dirty cover that exposes a clean cover lens than to waste time cleaning a lens everytime.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the lens recessed? (Not a Vibrant owner yet)
turbosix said:
uh, are you ****in kidding me dude?
if there was a cover for the lens you'd be wiping the cover to make sure there were no fingerprints on it...
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I think he was refering to a sliding door that would cover the lens for protection and you move it when you shoot a pic.
My wife had a Motorola Zine a few years ago that had a sliding camera door. It really was a great idea.
orateam said:
No I wouldn't. Better to leave a dirty cover that exposes a clean cover lens than to waste time cleaning a lens everytime.
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Better to wipe a dirty cover everytime then cry about your scratched lens when it happens
The Realook screen protector I ordered from eBay came with mini-protectors for the camera.
rembonjaski said:
The Realook screen protector I ordered from eBay came with mini-protectors for the camera.
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I ordered that same screen protector partially for the camera lens cover.
I have had a scratched lens and it and it rendered the camera virtually useless. I would rather have a cover over it that I had to clean off than to have a scratch that I couldn't remove.
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
Is there any cases that can cover the camera lense to protect it, and maybe stop the speaker from getting dirt in it?
lukyjay said:
Is there any cases that can cover the camera lense to protect it, and maybe stop the speaker from getting dirt in it?
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I think the best way to do that would be to buy a hard case that clips onto the back of the phone. It should prevent the camera getting hit uf you drop the phone.
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This one covers the back of the phone completely.
lukyjay said:
Is there any cases that can cover the camera lense to protect it, and maybe stop the speaker from getting dirt in it?
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I got the gear4 from mobilefun as a hard cover and it is thick enough to lift the camera cover away from want surface
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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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Kid Poker said:
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.........
KillaHurtz said:
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.
Mine's a mix of carbon fiber, leather, and hyperblack titanium. What's yours?
Hyperblack titanium all around. I tried some "titanium" but it was just a gaudy silver that looked pretty bad mixed with black, so I went all black. I was a little disappointed that the skin for the V20 doesn't fit as perfect as it did on the Note 7, but I doubt anyone would notice unless they have a keen eye for detail. The important thing is the phone is protected from scratches and it's got some grip now.
Have either of you noticed that using the camera skin in the rear wide angle lens "dirties up" the frame? Making it look like vignetting on the right of the camera. I think they need to make the holes a little bigger.
Still waiting for mine... In the mail...
I was contemplating whether to buy dbrand or buy case. Does removable back cause any issues with dbrand?
motojdm said:
Mine's a mix of carbon fiber, leather, and hyperblack titanium. What's yours?
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I got the exact same configuration, I'm glad now to know how sweet it looks. Also, can you please let us know what theme is that?
Yep same thing happened to me. Thought I messed it up and used another with the same result. I ended up cutting it to make the hole square instead of circular and it was enough. Also emailed dbrand to let them know.
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Have either of you noticed that using the camera skin in the rear wide angle lens "dirties up" the frame? Making it look like vignetting on the right of the camera. I think they need to make the holes a little bigger.
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I thought the holes looked a bit small but none of my pictures have looked like yours. Maybe your alignment is just a fraction of a hair off? Or maybe you accidentally put it on backwards? I noticed it's barely asymmetrical (the larger hole goes over the flash).
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riz157 said:
I was contemplating whether to buy dbrand or buy case. Does removable back cause any issues with dbrand?
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I couldn't get mine to fit absolutely perfect, so it hangs off the edge slightly, however it doesn't stop you being able to get the back off. Some of the corners on the case are rounded whereas the dbrand is more square. I highly doubt anyone would notice it except someone really looking for flaws.
mrdiggz said:
Have either of you noticed that using the camera skin in the rear wide angle lens "dirties up" the frame? Making it look like vignetting on the right of the camera. I think they need to make the holes a little bigger.
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YES!!! Now that you mentioned it I took a look . . . and you are correct. All four corners are darkened out. Can't have that!!
I saw a comment over on AC that some complaints have been send to dbrand about the issue.
They send out two lens covers. I think I make try modifying the second one and reinstalling.
Thanks.
mrdiggz said:
Have either of you noticed that using the camera skin in the rear wide angle lens "dirties up" the frame? Making it look like vignetting on the right of the camera. I think they need to make the holes a little bigger.
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all 4 corners of the wide lens are cut off.
bishmaster5000 said:
I thought the holes looked a bit small but none of my pictures have looked like yours. Maybe your alignment is just a fraction of a hair off? Or maybe you accidentally put it on backwards? I noticed it's barely asymmetrical (the larger hole goes over the flash).
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My alignment seems dead on. Tried it with three different camera skins.
Anyone know which has the best grip? I read somewhere the black matte does.
Does anyone have dbrand in a clear case? Wondering if it cancels out the watermarks when using a clear case. ?
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all 4 corners of the wide lens are cut off.
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Oh **** I though that was a fish eye effect from the wide angle.... so the sticker is clipping the outer edge of the camera? Can anyone post pics of there cut out job to fix this issue?
I want that Marble Skin it's sick
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Do the Dbrand skins cover the sides for the V20?
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Do the Dbrand skins cover the sides for the V20?
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Yes. Can cover everything except the buttons.
PS. Guys if you have problems with edges just try to worm it up with hairdryer.
Its much easier to to make perfect shape as you can even stretch the vinyl a bit by pulling it gently.
This is mine. Done in the middle of march. I have to say the vinyl is very durable.
Nice, I decided to take advantage of a sale and try Slickwraps again. Plus they have customizing options now.