I wonder how these magnetic lens would work on the G1? Hope the magnet is not enough to mess with the compass.
http://usbfever.com/index_ecat.php?cPath=55_177
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I wonder how these magnetic lens would work on the G1? Hope the magnet is not enough to mess with the compass.
http://usbfever.com/index_ecat.php?cPath=55_177
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Since cases with tiny magnets seems to goof things up, I for one, am not willing to risk it. Nice idea though...
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That would be really cool!!! Order one and let us know if it works
Ordered these last week, still waiting for them to arrive. Planning to mount the magnet on some extra zagg shielding I have, so I can easily remove it if it turns out to mess with the compass or the lenses don't work well. Will post pics and a review when I've got them!
http://usbfever.com/member/37704/products/718_iPhone_3G_Telescope.jpg
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Are they serious? The size of that thing alone makes me think you'd be better off carrying a nice compact Point 'n' Shoot camera.
So, got my lenses today, and I really like them! One problem, I had ordered a telephoto, fisheye, and macro, and GOT two telephoto and a macro. I've emailed them about the problem, and will see what comes of it. I think these are going to be really fun to have on hand. They each came with a magnetic back cover, and a plastic snap on front cover. The back cover has a little cord loop, so it can be attached to a keychain, zipper pull, or whatever.
The lenses do make a clear difference in photographs. I've attached some pics I took with the macro lens. I'll upload telephoto pics tomorrow, as I'm at work and forgot the telephoto lens!
So, the question is now that you have your lens...Does it mess with the phones magnetic compass?
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The pic w/o macro looks better. Macro is reserved for extreme close-ups so maybe that has something to do with the quality of your photo. Does the snap-on case make any mention of shielding by the way?
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So I got a reply to my email about the order being shipped wrong in about 43 hours from sending the email, which is pretty good, I sent the email at 10am on Saturday, and got a reply at 5 am on Monday. They're say they're shipping me the missing lens, with no mention of charging me anything, or even of sending them back the second telephoto lens I got. So, I'm pretty impressed by that, and if they do manage to get it right the second time, I'll be quite happy with the purchase and the customer service experience. Also, each lens came with two of the little metal rings you stick on whatever you want to use the lens with, which I liked. It means I can have my cell phone, webcam, and partner's cell phone all set up to use the lenses, and still have 4 rings left over for use on future items. I also got a cradle with second battery slot, and a spare battery from USBFever, and am very happy with that as well. I ordered on the 7th, and my order arrived from Hong Kong on the 17th. And as a bonus, my order arrived as a brown paper package tied up with string, prompting my roommate who brought the package in, myself, and my partner to all start singing These Are A Few of My Favorite Things.
Gorguts said:
The pic w/o macro looks better. Macro is reserved for extreme close-ups so maybe that has something to do with the quality of your photo. Does the snap-on case make any mention of shielding by the way?
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Turns out, that wasn't the macro lens, it was the wide angle lens. One lens does both, it unscrews for macro. The macro is great, it lets you do insane closeups that the camera by itself won't even focus for. I can't do a comparison shot for the camera with and without the macro, cos without the macro, the camera won't focus at such close range! Attached the various test shots, all properly labeled this time, plus shots of the macro/wide angle lens assembled and apart. The telephoto, regular, and wide angle were all taken from the same distance/position (well, I might have moved a tiny bit switching out the lenses, but close enough!).
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So, the question is now that you have your lens...Does it mess with the phones magnetic compass?
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It does seem to mess with the compass, yeah, but only when the lens is actually on. There's a little metal ring with a sticky backing that you put on the phone to stick the lens to, and the little metal ring by itself does NOT mess with the compass. So, the compass is only messed with when the lens is actually on. I consider this to be acceptable, if I need to use the compass, I just take the lens off and drop it into my pocket or backpack.
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It does seem to mess with the compass, yeah, but only when the lens is actually on. There's a little metal ring with a sticky backing that you put on the phone to stick the lens to, and the little metal ring by itself does NOT mess with the compass. So, the compass is only messed with when the lens is actually on. I consider this to be acceptable, if I need to use the compass, I just take the lens off and drop it into my pocket or backpack.
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Only issue I see with that then is if the photo gps data relies on magnetic compass for tagging info. Haven't looked at the tag on the photos if it records a magnetic facing or not. Otherwise if no permanent compass problems, guess I am ordering some.
Ok, the fisheye lens arrived today. My overall experience with usbfever was definitely a positive one. Yeah, they made a mistake in the initial order, shipping me two telephoto lenses and no fisheye lens, but they were quick to rectify the problem. I had a reply to my email about the problem quickly, and the postmark on the replacement lens indicates it was shipped the day they replied to my email about the problem, and without charging me so much as an extra penny! They didn't even ask for the extra telephoto lens back! I'd call that top notch customer service. I've attached a couple pictures, one taken with the fisheye lens, the same shot taken just normally, and a picture of all three lenses (with a usb cable shown for sizing and cos it happened to be right there). It's a bit dark cos of the lighting in the room the pics were taken in.
be VERY VERY careful with magnets, they can permenantly **** up compasses with ease. you might not notice anything now, but repeted exposure WILL do damage in the long run.
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repeted exposure WILL do damage in the long run.
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I'm not seeing anything on google to support this, and don't remember any such info from various how magnets/compasses work lessons in school or scouting. (Tho it has been a while, so maybe I'm forgetting.)
I do remember being told in scouts that a quick and easy way to calibrate a misaligned compass was to run a strong magnet around it in a full circle, clockwise&counterclockwise. This was supposed to properly magnetize the compass and allow the compass to align to the earth's magnetic fields to an acceptable accurate degree for general navigation.
i didn't know you could re-calibrate a compass, thats handy to know. but i know for a fact a magnet can pretty much break a compass, i've done it before, but if it can be re-alligned i guess theres not much to worry about.
just out of curiosity, what kind of compass does the G1 use?
G1 Phone Telescope
i was just browsing a site full of electronics and gadgets and what not and came across this:
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03926&cat_id=1180&dept_id=017
the images of it say one thing but the quality of the shown pictures taken with the telescope is pretty nice... how real they are is another question... what do you guys think?
i know if i saw some dude on the street with a scope like that on his G1, i would think cia or something. and i can get it for $17? sweet! but i will wait for reviews. lol.
I saw those on ebay for under $10. My guess is they are about the same quality at a $10 kids toy microscope.. all plastic with junk plastic lenses.. but who wants to carry one of those around? Just set a few feet closer and take the picture.
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I saw those on ebay for under $10. My guess is they are about the same quality at a $10 kids toy microscope.. all plastic with junk plastic lenses.. but who wants to carry one of those around? Just set a few feet closer and take the picture.
Rick
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lol hells yea dude. reminds me of the cheap telescope's you'd find in a happy meal back in the day when disney didnt own happy meals lol
I found one on e-bay for $13 shipped. I'm a photo nerd and I like toy cameras... so I'm gonna take the plunge.
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I know this sounds strange, but I'd like a back cover for my G1 without the hole for the camera lens.
Does such an abomination even exist ready-made?
i dont know where you could get one. but why do you want one?
Camera phones not allowed where I work.
I recommend
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103347
^^^lmao..but on the real, id use some bondo or something like that to fill in the hole, sand it down and paint to match the plastic. I doubt there's much of a market for what your looking for.
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I recommend
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103347
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Well obviously if I thought that would be allowed through I'd have taped over the camera long ago >.>
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^^^lmao..but on the real, id use some bondo or something like that to fill in the hole, sand it down and paint to match the plastic. I doubt there's much of a market for what your looking for.
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Yeah, thought I might have to do that "/ I suppose I'll have to buy a new cover to do it on then. The plastic at the hole should be removable right?
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Well obviously if I thought that would be allowed through I'd have taped over the camera long ago >.>
Yeah, thought I might have to do that "/ I suppose I'll have to buy a new cover to do it on then. The plastic at the hole should be removable right?
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why no camera phones?
Do you work for apple or something where they get so uptight about things getting leaked?
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Do you work for apple or something where they get so uptight about things getting leaked?
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There's a chance he may work at one of these places:
List of companies of Singapore
Curious, aren't all of you
I suppose "work" might have been not the best choice of word. No, I don't work at anywhere remotely resembling apple. In singapore we have... conscription
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Curious, aren't all of you
I suppose "work" might have been not the best choice of word. No, I don't work at anywhere remotely resembling apple. In singapore we have... conscription
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u work with money , so that could be a payroll department , financial institution or bank , or like me collection department
maek_it_happen said:
u work with money , so that could be a payroll department , financial institution or bank , or like me collection department
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Conscription, meaning he probably works for the military.
Hey I would also like to have a backcover for Blackstone with out a camera hole.. heard about non camera versions of phones in US not sure.. I work for a MNC IT company in India as a Oracle DBA so camera mobiles are not allowed in my company.
Please help me if you have any idea on this.
Thanks
Shriram
Why not just pop open the phone and remove the camera?
The bondo idea was the best, you could buy a new phone cover, chop out a section of the old one and use bondo to secure it, sand it down and it should look stock.
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Why not just pop open the phone and remove the camera?
The bondo idea was the best, you could buy a new phone cover, chop out a section of the old one and use bondo to secure it, sand it down and it should look stock.
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yeah I'd do that and just switch covers when you want
So in this area, you cannot carry a camera, but you can carry a sound recorder and 2-way communication device? Sounds odd.
I mounted a thin metal plate to the whole flat section of the back of my G1 so I could stick it to a large neo magnet that is glued to the dash in my truck. I don't care about the compass not working. Plus, I have tested it after about 6 months. If I put a regular back on it the compass still works great. No lasting effects.
I used the side of an old computer case. Cut out the shape I needed. I cut out a hole for the camera and speaker but you could just cover the camera and leave the speaker free. After I got everything smooth, I gave the whole thing a brushing with 150 grit sand paper in a uniform direction. Then I put it on my kitchen stove top on high for about 5 min to blue the metal. It gives it a great finish that resists rusting and isn't sticky or easily scratched like paint.
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I mounted a thin metal plate to the whole flat section of the back of my G1 so I could stick it to a large neo magnet that is glued to the dash in my truck. I don't care about the compass not working. Plus, I have tested it after about 6 months. If I put a regular back on it the compass still works great. No lasting effects.
I used the side of an old computer case. Cut out the shape I needed. I cut out a hole for the camera and speaker but you could just cover the camera and leave the speaker free. After I got everything smooth, I gave the whole thing a brushing with 150 grit sand paper in a uniform direction. Then I put it on my kitchen stove top on high for about 5 min to blue the metal. It gives it a great finish that resists rusting and isn't sticky or easily scratched like paint.
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I am amazed that sticking your phone to a big-ass magnet all day has no lasting effects..
None what so ever. GPS works great. Accelerometer works great. Doesn't affect storage or memory. Again, I took the back cover off after about 6 mo. Compass works fine. Must be because it's solid state.
wonder if this guy ever figured it out?
very easy way would be to peel the piece of glass off the back of the phone cover and replace it with a piece of sheetmetal so they know there isnt a hole in it. you can get scraps from pretty much anywhere and shape them with a dremel...
ok so ive used the sgp case on this thing with zagg on the front but i have noticed little hairline scratches on the rear camera which do not effect the photos at all but they worrie me can someone please either ease my mind or tell me the bad ... please and thank you
oh and i have tried the screen shield thing but messes with the camera ???? so no way
I've dropped my s2 before and had a whole thin crack go down the lens of the camera..remember its not the camera itself but the glass covering it....and I didn't notice any difference in quality in pictures or video and believe mine was probaly a lot worse..I like to take pictures...the whole mind set of believing your camera glass bothered the hell out of me....but I wouldn't worry about or let it bother you too much...as it didn't effect any quality....I hope this helps ease your mind alittle.
yea they arent visible unless i hold it at certain light in the certain spots etc but i see them and i obsess over them! my wife even yells at me but ya know that i havent noticed any pic quality! is anyone doing anything to protect the camera that i dont know???
http://www.deansphotographica.com/deans_of_idaho/old_stuff_pages/dirtylenstest/dirtylenstest.html
http://www.robandrewphoto.com/blog/tech/silly-lens-scratch-test-canon
http://kurtmunger.com/dirty_lens_articleid35.html
An more insight people I'm thinking it's normal ehh even though I baby it!!!!
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An more insight people I'm thinking it's normal ehh even though I baby it!!!!
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I freak on that too. My old Evo and Evo 3D's Otterbox cases had protectors over the cameras. I feel like I have a 5"brick of C4 handling this thing because I'm so worried about scratching it. Luckily I think it's on Ebay where you can buy a while new back with lens cover of you do mess it up
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I freak on that too. My old Evo and Evo 3D's Otterbox cases had protectors over the cameras. I feel like I have a 5"brick of C4 handling this thing because I'm so worried about scratching it. Luckily I think it's on Ebay where you can buy a while new back with lens cover of you do mess it up
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If you find the link please share it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Housing-Bat...r-Samsung-AT-T-Galaxy-Note-i717-/150786205026
There's others too, but this is the first I saw. Note that I see it says it's in China, I'm really not sure about it, but I saw lots more reputable ones when looking for cases
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so is anyone else freaked out about scratching this camera ?? or screw it lol i dunno what else i need to do to protect ? i mean i know that they are made to be used but i babie this thing and its mint but those to me are like death only visible in certain light but still no effect to pictures that i see
I just put a piece of clear film between the camera glass and the case.
Speaking from the perspective of a photographer I can tell you that ANY aberration in the optics of a camera will have a detrimental effect on the quality of the image recorded. As light is refracted through a lens the scattering of the spectrum will cause unexpected and, often, unwanted lighting effects in the finished image. Best of all worlds... keep your lens (and protective outer casing) protected until ready for use, then remove any outer covering from the camera lens before taking photos. Then cover again until the next use.
Happy photo hunting.
Looking at the back of the phone, the camera looks like it sticks out more then sgs1 and 2. Do you think there camera'bump' or worse still the camera lens will get scratched when lying it on its back?
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From my experience this is inevitable. On my HTC Desire it is quite badly scratched up. The good thing is, that the part that gets scratched up is only the transparent plastic on the back cover, which can be replaced easily.
Don't know about the One X though. Its camera juts out too. I was planning to buy that but didn't because of the non removable back..
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is the s3 lens sticking out more than s2? some images pls
Hope these images appear !
Scratches on a lens are generally hardly noticeable, if at all, in pictures, though more so if you're shooting f11 onwards. Obviously a mega gouge would show but I don't think there's too much to worry about. It's the condition of the sensor that really matters.
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Hope these images appear !
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The camera lens would be placed a bit inside the silver frame, so it should be safe hopefully
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Scratches on a lens are generally hardly noticeable, if at all, in pictures, though more so if you're shooting f11 onwards. Obviously a mega gouge would show but I don't think there's too much to worry about. It's the condition of the sensor that really matters.
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Most people who have had a phone where the glass/plastic lens cover lies against a table when the phone is resting on its back, find that camera images get much more blurry after a few weeks. Many HTC Desire users ended up punching out the plastic cover with a pen, and when you see before and after pictures, the improvement is really noticeable.
The manufacturer just needs to build in a half mm lip on the camera surround. Doesn't look like Samsung did this. The next best option is an additional case protrudes beyond the lens cover, like a gel case.
well the Desire was designed to be placed screen down, hence the lip - so it doesn't scratch the screen.
With the SGS3 packing Gorilla glass 2, I'm guessing you're meant to (or at least can..) place it screen down also...
it would be fine... trust me I have S 2 and never had any straches neither front nor the back.
I've had a chance to play around with an SIII and that was my first concern to, but there is a silver frame around the lens that protrudes slightly (about half a mm) so the camera doesn't actually touch flat surfaces.
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I've had a chance to play around with an SIII and that was my first concern to, but there is a silver frame around the lens that protrudes slightly (about half a mm) so the camera doesn't actually touch flat surfaces.
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Thanks, that's good to hear.
I always buy a case as I generally drop my phone at least once a week and my cases take the beating, I have practically shattered the plastic pieces on my case, btw the case is one of those gels with a piece of plastic in it.
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Found an old thread here while searching for something completely unrelated!
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My camera lense is scratched to buggery, i had to buy a case to stop it getting worse, Bad move by Samsung IMHO,
I dont think it makes a difference with the shots though, but left to get worse and i guess it probably would eventually..
didnt you guys get the leather pouch with the phone ? samsung gave that for a reason
Obviously not to everyone
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http://list.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=412947105 if any of you guys is interested in this kind of casing looks similar to the one for the iphone. Not sure whether they ship international across the globe.
Interesting, and not too pricey either. Wonder if its actually quality though.
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Interesting, and not too pricey either. Wonder if its actually quality though.
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according to what i've read is an exact OEM version from the iphone. was wondering too. guess i should buy and try it out soon.
Id be a little worried about a case like this. If anyone gets it please review it casue it is definitely intriguing. How would the capacitive buttons work though?
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according to what i've read is an exact OEM version from the iphone. was wondering too. guess i should buy and try it out soon.
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well I look forward to your review. I don't plan on dunking the guy in water, but it could come handy when I know I'll be in some harsher environments I.E. camping, skiing, etc.
edit: according to some ebay sellers, it's not waterproof. Just very water resistant, but would still serve my needs.
I really liked the concept, right up until I realized it looks like there is no way to remove the stylus, which I understand but not for me if thats the case.
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Id be a little worried about a case like this. If anyone gets it please review it casue it is definitely intriguing. How would the capacitive buttons work though?
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there's a rubber thingy on the capacitive button for you to press in the picture... i've ordered mine. will be back for reviews once i get my hands on it.
additional links for the case http://www.lovemeicase.com/pro.asp?id=38
Found a review for the s4 version, probably some similarities to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sADGf3LtAs
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Found a review for the s4 version, probably some similarities to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sADGf3LtAs
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yeah. it's the same brand as the one i posted
found it for $29 shipped on ebay so I will report back what I think once I get it
even if not water proof it might not be hard to "finish" the deal and make it actually waterproof. I wonder if we can get a IR remote to "control" the phone (IE turn screen on and off and start camera and start stop recording. ie the basics.
4k underwater should be neat!
Looking forward to your review of the case. I am really looking for a waterproof case and Lifeproof doesn't have any plans of making one. Let me know what you think. We can always use the camera underwater when you change the setting to use the Volume up to take a photo or start the recording for a movie.
I'd be interested in participating in a petition for a LifeProof case I'd pledge to purchase one for sure. Especially the Nuud one so that I can still feel my lovely TG protector
Please do post a review of this. One way to test the waterproofing is to fold up tissue paper or kleenex inside the assembled case and submerge it overnight. It's not a guarantee that it's solid, but it'd be some reassurance.
hmmm I was thinking then how do you turn it on and off you could always disable the lock screen all together (I think you can do that ???)
but if the camera does not stay loaded..... then you have to surface to do it since the touch screen won't work underwater
an IR remote simplifies things. because then we only need a water proof ir remote. we can then BUILD our own bullet proof 100% water proof cases no problem. since we won't have to interact and we can "BOLT" the phone into the case.
its one of the reasons I am excited about the IR blaster. my concern is that the IR blaster might be one way IE can transmit but not receive.
I wonder. will bluetooth work underwater if the two devices are "touching" each other?
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hmmm I was thinking then how do you turn it on and off you could always disable the lock screen all together (I think you can do that ???)
but if the camera does not stay loaded..... then you have to surface to do it since the touch screen won't work underwater
an IR remote simplifies things. because then we only need a water proof ir remote. we can then BUILD our own bullet proof 100% water proof cases no problem. since we won't have to interact and we can "BOLT" the phone into the case.
its one of the reasons I am excited about the IR blaster. my concern is that the IR blaster might be one way IE can transmit but not receive.
I wonder. will bluetooth work underwater if the two devices are "touching" each other?
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No way I would ever intentionally submerge my baby in water, but if one wanted to they could possibly set up a tasker profile: Context: camera on, Action: display timeout (whatever length you want) for example +other goodies: brightness etc., and do some button remapping i.e. triple click home/whatever (open camera app), volume up/down (record/take picture). Probably need to get rid of that time limit for 4k as well -- thread floating around here somewhere. Just some ideas. Would love to see some videos if you ever end up doing it.
I would rather say after reading reviews off other sites on google the case is more or less likely water resistant and there is too much opening on the case for it to be 100% waterproofing cases. Will update with pictures soon as i have just ordered mine recently.
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this case is NOT water proof. but I think I can MAKE it temporarily water proof. Fill in the mic holes plate that proximity sensor hole (and disable the proximity sensor) Fill in the speaker hole etc.. etc.. (use an ear piece)
go diving? NO but shove 12 inches under water to snap a pic or short video? maybe.
the point of external control is that it is then VERY easy to make a TRULY water proof case. think pelican box with a clear window for the screen and camera lens?
the MOMENT you need to access buttons you either need to use a weak flexible membrane OR you need to "compromise" the case and add water proof mechanical buttons.
eliminate ALL of that and suddenly interesting things are possible and at a price us SCHLEPS down here can afford !!!
have you SEEN how much money truly good quality water proof housings go for. $2500 for a good housing for my camera (good not the best just good!!)
if their were no buttons.... easy and cheap
My camera's lens is all scratched up. No wonder I get lines when shooting lights @ night. Anybody else have this problem?
Is there anyway to replace the outside lens of the camera?
I believe you have to replace whole camera. I recommend a case so the camera doesn't get scratched by surfaces
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I believe you have to replace whole camera. I recommend a case so the camera doesn't get scratched by surfaces
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I've had a case on it since day one and It's been like this since I got the camera. I just looked at the first set of night time pics I took and they show the lines on point sources as well. So It must have come like that. I've had the phone for almost 2 months now. I wonder if I should call LG.
I found this on ebay. I need one myself but i can't order it till my move on the 7th. good luck!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-NEW-Orig...hash=item35f7f01583:m:mZDQeU4lfsnt265jmZU4_Lg
After you get a news lense, buy this -
LG V10 Camera Lense Skin 5 pack
you have a choice of what is posted in post 4, the whole mid case or get the lens from a dummy phone, you can also get some glass protector for more protection after you change the plastic len
I also have this problem. For me it looks not like scratches but more like problem with the coating (it looks like a smudge). It causes more flare in the upper left corner when you shoot at very bright targets (like street lamps). Otherwise it does not seem to affect sharpness or detail in this area (i also tested with daylight shots). I also ordered the replacement part listed in post 4 but it will take at least 2 weeks to come from china. I have one question - if somebody did the change - did this affect the picture quality negatively? Is this comparable with the original part quality wise?