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The glass covering the camera lens at the back is protruding so putting it down on any surface would make the glass touch it...how do you guys keep it from scratching?
koppee1 said:
The glass covering the camera lens at the back is protruding so putting it down on any surface would make the glass touch it...how do you guys keep it from scratching?
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A case that's raised more than the camera is what I'm doing. Have done this for years without ever having my lens scratch.
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I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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When I pick mine up from the shop I'll be leaving the plastic on - my S4 has a gaping scratch across its camera lense!
Normally there should be no need to worry unless you intend to drag your phone across a rocky road. It's protected by a veryt scratchresistant glass, simlar to sapphire glass. It can stand a heavy beating and still perform.
The only real problem is fat from your fingers smearing onto the protective glass, this will cause weird looking arefacts with highlights so make sure you keep it clean.
/ Magnus
lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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The plastic never covered over the sensor itself, only the outside edges.
Nitemare3219 said:
The plastic never covered over the sensor itself, only the outside edges.
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Correct. Good protection. Or you could get the Nillkin Amazing H+ 9H Hardness Anti-Explosion Tempered Glass*for the note 4, it comes with 2 mini tempered glass camera lense protectors
Though I have not used any case or screen protector for the front screen, I have cut exact size glossy screen protector for the camera lens. I developed lots of scratches in S2 lens, from then on I started protecting camera lenses.
Note 4
If you look carefully the platic frame around the glass is just slightly above the glass so really the glass doesn't make contact with a flat surface
The Samsung s-view case is just big enough to keep the lens from touching. It's a good option if you are concerned about the lens getting scratched and want front of phone protection.
If the plastic cover doesn't affect the photos then chances are the odd scratch won't either..
Wife has S5 and glass on the lens seems pretty tough! No scratches yet!
When not using my Note 4, I shoot pictures with high end Nikon glass (lenses). Some will say to put a plain UV filter on the lens as a means of protection, never go naked. Others will ask why would one put an $80 piece of glass in front of finely tuned and crafted $2,500 piece of glass? Additionally, all those large sport photographer lenses you see taking photos.......no filters are made that size, they use hoods which extend several inches from the front of the lens as a means of protection. Now, given the camera in the Note 4 is not a high end DLSR you may not see the difference all that much, depending on the shot. However adding some form of adhoc protector over the camera will certainly cause some form of photo degradation.
If you have a phone case where the camera lens is recessed you should be perfectly fine if: (1) you pay attention how and where you place it down and (2) keep it out of your pants, bags...etc that hold keys and your loose change..etc.
Remove any added plastic or glass in front of your lens; take clearer and sharper pictures!
Goodluck
lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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I didn't even know there was one those lol I put a skinomi skin on mine hoping that it's raised just enough xD
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lawtq said:
I'm keeping the protective little plastic cover over it. Took it off to see if any difference in pic quality and there was none.
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I didn't even know there was one those lol I put a skinomi skin on mine hoping that it's raised just enough xD
Well, my first tip would be to not place your note 4 on a textured surface, press it down into the textured surface and then rubbing it vigorously against it, with your pressure RIGHT on the lens.
Other than that, just use it normally. Dont keep it in a bag of quarters, dont hack at it with nails, dont keep it with your keys in a pocket... The usual nobrainer things.
Should be totally fine. When I place it on a table, the lens doesnt touch the table.
Magnus3D said:
Normally there should be no need to worry unless you intend to drag your phone across a rocky road. It's protected by a veryt scratchresistant glass, simlar to sapphire glass. It can stand a heavy beating and still perform.
The only real problem is fat from your fingers smearing onto the protective glass, this will cause weird looking arefacts with highlights so make sure you keep it clean.
/ Magnus
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/thread - really, the glass on the camera lens is the strongest glass you will find on your mobile device - applies to any phone.
Couldn't resist...cut out an extra screen protector and stuck it on the camera glass lol
lawtq said:
Correct. Good protection. Or you could get the Nillkin Amazing H+ 9H Hardness Anti-Explosion Tempered Glass*for the note 4, it comes with 2 mini tempered glass camera lense protectors
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Never heard of this before.. Have Otterbox but realized my camera lens for smashed today while outside doing yard work... This what you use? Installation hard? Got URL? Thanks in advance.
DrDank said:
Never heard of this before.. Have Otterbox but realized my camera lens for smashed today while outside doing yard work... This what you use? Installation hard? Got URL? Thanks in advance.
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I liked it. Gad the halo effect though unfortunately. But loved the 2 little camera screen protector too! Easy install.
Sorry, don't d have much time to search, url anyone it could i get camera protection for otterbox?
Hello all,
So I was looking at the nillkin glass screen protector for the mi5s (not plus) and I saw many people complaining that the protector doesn't account for the curve of the glass very well which results in a lip all around the glass. Does anyone know anything about this? Have you had any of these problems? Are you currently using a screen protector which you would recommend? Thank you for your help.
I have tried two screen protectors from geekbuying and can confirm that they just don't fit. On both sides there is some screen sticking out because of its slight curve. It's very distracting when using the phone. I have also seen full covers on aliexpress but comments say it also cuts off some of the screen. So as far as I know currently none of the screen protectors fit perfectly.
alson041 said:
I have tried two screen protectors from geekbuying and can confirm that they just don't fit. On both sides there is some screen sticking out because of its slight curve. It's very distracting when using the phone. I have also seen full covers on aliexpress but comments say it also cuts off some of the screen. So as far as I know currently none of the screen protectors fit perfectly.
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Are there any plastic ones that fit?
bozy09 said:
Are there any plastic ones that fit?
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Haven't been able to find any yet. The phone is very new so there's still hope.. If anyone has some info it would be greatly appreciated.
Do you know of any phones with a similar screen shape that could fit if modified a little? Maybe the mi5 will fit if we cut out the fingerprint sensor part?
I'm with you. Since a proper glass protector doesn't seems to exist any plastic one should remedy the situation. Xiaomi should include a simple clear screen protector on all devices :/
imgur.com/a/SmqXH
get myself cheap($1.2) colorful full glass from aliexpress. fits just fine, its glued only with frame. tho as you can see on 2nd photo there are those little dots, you can see them on bright backgrounds.
just sayin if any of you was wonder how does glass like this looks irl
moth88 said:
imgur.com/a/SmqXH
get myself cheap($1.2) colorful full glass from aliexpress. fits just fine, its glued only with frame. tho as you can see on 2nd photo there are those little dots, you can see them on bright backgrounds.
just sayin if any of you was wonder how does glass like this looks irl
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Thank you for sharing a picture, can you please also send a link for the exact seller?
bozy09 said:
Thank you for sharing a picture, can you please also send a link for the exact seller?
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this one
aliexpress.com/item/9H-Colorful-Full-Cover-Toughened-Protective-Film-for-Xiaomi-5S-plus-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-for/32764058724.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.4NXgZZ
tho i think that one would be better(mocolo got great oleophobic coating)
aliexpress.com/item/New-Mocolo-Full-Cover-Tempered-Glass-for-Xiaomi-5S-Mi5s-Plus-Premium-Glass-Anti-Explosion-Screen/32752295709.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.4NXgZZ
mofi seems great too, but its for like $10, with anti glare tho
moth88 said:
imgur.com/a/SmqXH
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Where did you get your case from? link please
ermacwins said:
Where did you get your case from? link please
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Brush Hybrid Carbon Fiber Armor Case For Xiaomi 5S Plus 5 Mi5 M5 Redmi Hongmi Pro NOTE3 NOTE4 3S Soft TPU PC Back Cover 1pcs
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/32759216230/32759216230.html
(from AliExpress Android)
bozy09 said:
Hello all,
So I was looking at the nillkin glass screen protector for the mi5s (not plus) and I saw many people complaining that the protector doesn't account for the curve of the glass very well which results in a lip all around the glass. Does anyone know anything about this? Have you had any of these problems? Are you currently using a screen protector which you would recommend? Thank you for your help.
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Just ordered this from amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Granadatec...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4RCJ3MCYVYDHD9X2PDC7
You should buy something like this for curved edge screens.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ful...32750323436.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.HuhoDg
Maybe these two are good options for covering the whole screen. I don't have neither the phone or these screens protectors right now, so I can't tell by myself.
Both from aliexpress, just search for them over there:
Code:
xiaomi-mi-5s-tempered-glass-5-15-inch-full-cover-screen-protector-mofi-original-ultra-thin
Code:
LEPHEE-Xiaomi-Mi5S-Plus-Tempered-Glass-Xiaomi-Mi5S-3D-Curved-Full-Cover-Screen-Protector-Carbon-Fiber
One has a really curved border (not just a 2.5D border) and the other one has a Carbon Fiber border that bends and sticks to the curved border of the screen.
kesleybenedet said:
Maybe these two are good options for covering the whole screen. I don't have neither the phone or these screens protectors right now, so I can't tell by myself.
Both from aliexpress, just search for them over there:
Code:
xiaomi-mi-5s-tempered-glass-5-15-inch-full-cover-screen-protector-mofi-original-ultra-thin
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LEPHEE-Xiaomi-Mi5S-Plus-Tempered-Glass-Xiaomi-Mi5S-3D-Curved-Full-Cover-Screen-Protector-Carbon-Fiber
One has a really curved border (not just a 2.5D border) and the other one has a Carbon Fiber border that bends and sticks to the curved border of the screen.
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This sounds better. https://es.aliexpress.com/item/IMAK...32785459384.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.3xMACl
4PaniC said:
This sounds better.
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This looks good too.
It's a different type of screen protector, not a full cover, but still nice!
I laso made i mistake and i have bought original Nillkin Amazing H+ PRO 2.5D Tempered Glass... Looks terribly... See my picture in attachment. Edges of glass don't stick to screen well
i agree, looks horrible...
Can someone post some pics of a glass screen protector they get that actually fits correctly? Im not going to buy another one until I see actual real life pics of no halo effects around the side as 99% of the Chinese sellers on aliexpress use fake/altered pics to make things look better than in real life for things like this because they know youll never return it and theyve got your money already even if it is only $10 I do prefer the full glass look without the added fake frame color
Here you have photos of tempered glass from Nillkin and one of their cases for Mi 5s - http://onetech.pl/szklo-hartowane-nillkin-i-etui-frosted-shield-test-i-recenzja/
Any recommendations? Reviews? Found some on ebay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182775735808
jhun80 said:
Any recommendations? Reviews? Found some on ebay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182775735808
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wow 6$+ for camera ... anyway check this out
https://youtu.be/t5r3r__noNU?t=2m12s
I got this
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/382221001916
vinumsv said:
wow 6$+ for camera ... anyway check this out
https://youtu.be/t5r3r__noNU?t=2m12s
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Yeah I watched that video, is it just an ordinary glass or gorilla glass?
vinumsv said:
wow 6$+ for camera ... anyway check this out
https://youtu.be/t5r3r__noNU?t=2m12s
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elbarto7 said:
I got this
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/382221001916
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It’s cheap but how long did you received it? 1-2 weeks.
They're all pretty much the same thing.
jhun80 said:
It’s cheap but how long did you received it? 1-2 weeks.
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yeah around 2 weeks
Why would you do this? any "glass" or plastic protective coating will affect the optics of the camera.
I have one on the way but who knows when it will arrive. I purchased from a China seller for 1$ about a month ago. Ill update if it actually gets here.
Putting an additional thick piece of cheap glass on top is a bad decision if you value photo quality. It's like putting a $3 clear lens filter on a $2,000 L lens.
i also looked on ebay i want a screen protector not for the camera or front of phone but for the back of the phone, do they make a tempered glass screen protector for the back of the note 8 i can't find one
I just use dbrand skin
Amazon.. like $2
jhun80 said:
Any recommendations? Reviews? Found some on ebay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182775735808
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This does look like a good way to protect the camera lens. For $2.49 on Amazon/ebay I think I'll give it a try.
my 1$ TGSP rear camera from ebay came in today.
took me 5 minutes or so to apply, I would recommend using a really thin tweezer to take off the protector from its film as well as lay it on the rear camera on the phone. I dont think I would have been able to do it well with only my fingers since its such a thin and small piece of glass.
Also, it doesnt really seem like glass to me as its bendable. To me its just a harder thicker piece of plastic but maybe tempered glass is bendable? I dont know lol someone can correct me on this please.
To my eyes, and I have pretty good eyes I do not see any difference to photos. I mainly purchased this protector as I always touch the camera area when playing games in landscape mode, it really annoyed me thinking if I would eventually scratch the rear camera since my hands sometimes have dirt / dust on them
I bought these...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075MCL9KH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The fingerprint sensor cover is useless in that it stops the sensor from working, but the camera protector is very thin, and fits well. I'm not entirely sure why I need 5 - I'd only need to replace one if it gets scratched to such an extent that it affects the ability to take clear pictures. I don't see any difference to the picture quality of the camera with the protector in place.
I got one of these and after 1 day I removed it.
When using flash, the light "travels" in the glass and washes out all the pictures. Also the camera seems to "notice" something there and takes a bit longer to focus every single time..
Hi,
Do you want a halo effect on full screen ?
I found the right protection to do it perfectly : the most and incredible IMAK 3D Curved surface Glass Huawei Mate 10 Pro
To describe it: a glass sheet with an irregular glue outline and a fingerprint magnet.
Okay, only $6.99 but it's very expensive for the worst protection i used.
With such experience, this is the first and last time I buy a product of this brand.
I hope Nillkin will release a corrected version of my usual Amazing H+
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B0769CMZF6/ref=oh_aui_i_d_rec_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This one if you want white edges.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B076SCKSVD/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This one if want a mirror with you.
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Wow, we are nearing perfection !
I hope a genius will prepare us the supreme protection in colored and granular glass (720° catch reflections tech©). The ultimate one with outline glued like snail's track
CSimeon said:
I hope Nillkin will release a corrected version of my usual Amazing H+
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What do you mean by "corrected version"? Is there a different version from the one below?
http://nillkin.org/smartphones-acce...-accessories/nillkin-huawei-mate-10-pro-h-pro
lukesky said:
What do you mean by "corrected version"? Is there a different version from the one below?
http://nillkin.org/smartphones-acce...-accessories/nillkin-huawei-mate-10-pro-h-pro
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A version that does not cover the front camera.
CSimeon said:
A version that does not cover the front camera.
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Plus, it has a HORRIBLE fit to the screen. Does not go even close to the edges of the screen. Worst fit i have seen from them in a long long time. I bought one, but never used it, cause the fit is so horrible.
As we know ultra has big camera island any idea to protect them? I saw some special etui but its looks bad imo. Maybe some tempered glass? Is tempered glass not disturb the operation of the cameras? I don't feel confident to put my phone down, I'm always afraid that I will scratch something
I think if you put extra layer of glass on top of cameras you will get extra light reflection in some situation.
protect it. I got my cover on ebay.
A plastic film/glas protector will alter the light hitting the sensors for sure and make it worse
Also, Mi11 Ultra have Laser autofocus, not sure how that will be working with extra glass or film on top of it.
EDIT: seams like there is no laser autofocus...there is DualPixel Autofocus: https://petapixel.com/2021/02/23/samsung-unveils-new-50mp-sensor-with-next-gen-dual-pixel-autofocus/
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veimus said:
Also, Mi11 Ultra have Laser autofocus, not sure how that will be working with extra glass or film on top of it.
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maybe someone will release a rear screen protector with holes for the camera, it doesn't seem hard to do
kuba319 said:
maybe someone will release a rear screen protector with holes for the camera, it doesn't seem hard to do
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Some cases already have holes for the camera, in a few more weeks the case selection will be much larger on ebay , aliexpress and all those asian shopping sites
I ordered this one, I will let u know how it works.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002413657479.html
best option, imho, will be a sort of window that slide when i want to use cameras...