Just wondering if any are out yet...I like running phones naked but I use screen protection - a camera cut out would be nice, especially if there's some kind of cover/anti-glare for the extra space to prevent reflections in the recording.
Maybe if we ask enough some manufacturers will make it.
I'm tempted to cut some plastic to shape (I have the WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors and they're meant to be cut to size). My only concern is whether it would too negatively impact resolution, etc., but I'm betting it won't.
I'll try right now and let you know.
Results!
Ok, results:
Pictures all looked identical in both 2D and 3D with or without the plastic screen I attached.
UNLESS the flash was used. Now in my test, flash made the picture a little worse/bluer regardless, but only unacceptably so when the plastic screen was on.
So I removed the screen and cut out a hole for the LEDs!
The thumbnails are as follows:
Image 12=no plastic at all, 2D, w/ flash
Image 15=plastic (including over LEDs), 2D w/ Flash
Image 16=Plastic (including over LEDs), 2D NO flash
Image 19=Plastic (but NOT over LEDs), 2D without flash
Next post will show plastic (but not over LEDs) WITH Flash
...and finally, Image 18=Plastic (not over LEDs) 2D with flash (compare to Image 12 to see there's basically no difference here.
So obviously Image 15 from the previous post (flash +plastic over the LEDs) showcases the worst it'll get if you slap plastic over the LEDs (I didn't notice a different pre- and post-plastic in 3D mode).
Verdict: I'm definitely going to keep the plastic on (minus the LEDs). There's no downside in terms of film quality and it means a less scratched set of cameras until I either get a real case or sell the thing down the line.
HOPE THAT HELPED!!
The Panamaniac
Bonus: My DIY Camera screen protector
Phantomskinz has a screen protector and camera protector combo. Also when you buy one, they send 2 just in case you mess up applying.
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Hi all,
Just got a mail about this new product from a seller on eBay. I had purchased a Cradle for the Touch HD from him earlier, and he has a shop online too.
IF anyone has used it, please do put in your reviews.
http://ishop-express.com/info.php?itno=421
Hi,same post here .
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Thanks for pointing out, Marcdu81.
I had seen that earlier, but didnt see ur post on it. so thought it was just about the lens for the iPhones type.
Well, the iPhone type lens looks much better if its very slim and easy to just leave it on all the time.
I've got one
Hi guys, I bought one of these a while ago. However I'd only JUST thought of searching for a thread. So sorry for bumping an oldie.
I found the overall quality of the zoon lense to be pretty good. The crystal case didn't add too much bulk to my phone, and the zoom from the lense was pretty good.
I also found the zoom adjustment on the lense itself, once set, didn't have to be altered at all, I think if anything it slightly confused the blackstone's built-in auto-focus.
I've had mine for about 4 months or so now, bough from ebay. Having dropped my phone a few times (due to shonky work uniform pockets) the crystal case it was attached to pretty much just shattered. However I was able to salvage it by permanently adhering the lense "bracket" to the back of my phone, which, as a matter of humor, began to double as a belt-clip (I wouldn't suggest this though). It took a bit to align the bracket to allow the best focus from the lense to the camera lense, however it was doable.
Overall, I think at least this product deserves some merit as it has enabled me to take some "closer" pictures of birds and the like from a reasonable distance. The telescopic lense also doubles as a heavy duty magnifier which was more than capable of zooming in on the individual pixels on my LCD screen, and plasma TV (don't ask me why... OKAY! i was bored!)
Having said this, I have no photos to prove it's quality, as I've been through several hard drive losses since then (damn you seagate!!!). I will get some more photos and post them as a kind of "proof" that this lense is worthwhile getting, especially if you get it as cheap as I did from ebay.
Oh, and no black ring / frame around photos as per the other thread RE iPhony lenses
Pro's: Good zoom, good quality construction of the lense
Con's: Crystal (glass? LOL) case will shatter if dropped
The seller has been removed from eBay, which doesn't bode well...
http://myworld.ebay.com/ishop-express
they're still all over ebay, just have a look around, there was at least 6 different sellers with them when I bought mine
I just wanted to let you know NOT to buy the new Touch HD privacy screen protectors.
They seem very good "on paper", however in reality it's a major disappointment. The privacy screen protector should reduce the viewing angle of your screen, making sure that people sitting next to you can't see the screen. This feature does in fact work up to a certain point, but the problem is that this screen protector reduces display quality so badly I consider it unusable.
Basically, the entire screen get's a very harsh rainbow color effect and some strange wavy lines that make your screen look like a 1995. CRT screen.
So, in short - avoid it.
I had a mirror screen protector turn up with a case I bought.
Applied it fine, then got the green and pink lines when looking through it, it actually became more clear the larger the angle I looked at it from!
The protector scratched really easily too, tried changing backlight brightness by dragging and I got a nice scratch. I wasn't pushing hard.
Nice idea, poor implementation.
I was thinking about getting something like that. How about some pictures? lol.
If it looks alright, I might swing for it from some other manufacturer because my friend has one on his iPhone and it's perfect.
I threw the protector away 5 minutes after trying it out. It's THAT bad.
As far as the iPhone goes, it's possible that it's not the same manufacturer. Also, it would seem that extremely high pixel density of Touch HD's screen could be linked to the way display get's messed up with rainbow effect.
I recently bought this item on impulse and now I'm regretting it. Here's why...
Lets start with the design/design quality:
The housing is a very poorly constructed plastic and the button is chromed plastic.
The functionality of the unit:
To turn it on, you have to hold the button. You might as well buy one of those keychain flashlights. At least with those, there's a switch.
The lighting is extremely dim and it emits a blueish light in your photos. (you'll need to get to at least 7 inches to have a decent amount of lighting).
The package contents:
Crapply made lanyard, warranty card, instructions, adhesive sticker, and the flash light unit.
Pros:
NONE! Its one of the crappiest accessories ever! If someone gifts this to you, you'll know that he/she really dislikes you.
Cons:
-Poor quality material.
-Poor quality construction.
-Poor lighting.
-Poor functionality.
Conclusion:
If you really need a light source for your Hero's camera, then you should really get a nice pen light such as the 4Sevens Preon. You'll get higher lumens and its far more versatile/portable than this crappy ViaTek Cell Flash. Plus, with the Preon, you'll get a correct white balance.
There's a reason why this item was premiered on "As Seen on TV". Most, if not all of the products there are garbage and a waste of resources.
Btw, the pictures of the package and the unit were taken from a Sony MHS-FS3. The pic of the $20 were taken by the Hero. No images have been Photoshopped.
Here's some pics (click images for larger pictures):
Thanks for taking the time to post a review!
No prob. Always glad to help the community even if it means money out of my pocket.
Thanks man,you stoped me to buy this
Quick question: is there a way to manage the brightness of Prime's LED flash? Many times it feels much too bright that I'd prefer to use the screen and the front facing cam lol
I don't know of any software that will help you, however you can also just go the old-school method of stacking layers of scotch tape over the flash LED in order to soften it and diffuse some of the brightness.
Just cut small pieces of tape and add them one at a time, taking a test pic between each layer until you get the "setting" you want.
If you use a hole-puncher you can make small discs that would be nearly undetectable when on the device.
If the tape isn't providing enough diffusion you could graduate up to a sheets of white paper, or thin plastic to get the job done.
Instead of using the front camera you can always turn off the flash. Obviously not an ideal solution for your problem but might be helpful for times when the flash is really just completely too bright.
Yeah... it's just the flash has a tendency to ruin great pics, but you can't take the pics at that moment without it.
Example: 3 year old plays in the fireplace when he knows not to. Mom yells at him and he is bursting in tears with black spots covering his face. Completely adorable. Prime in hand, take a shot, and you can't even see the spots because it's that bright.
People feel like I'm visually torching them when I take shots. I have to resort to ninja photographer practices.
But I'm gonna have to try some of the homebrew suggestions. Thx much
Just do a Google search for DIY Flash Diffuser and you will find dozens of ways of making a decent diffuser. Most of them are for people with DSLRs but you can probably adapt some of the techniques for use on the back of a tablet.
Every time I take a picture that includes white, the white looks like it is glowing.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
Pic below:
http://blog.spydietalk.com/image/34756701651
Check your exposure settings, you might be set too high. You can long press on the shortcuts at the top of the screen (assuming you're on stock) and add exposure to the shortcuts if you want too, so you can change them easily. I assume you're not using a flash, right? That could be the culprit too if the subject is lit well enough.
Could be your case also. IF you have one of those clear cases they tend to cause the camera to do that when the flash goes off.....not with all but some...just an idea
Turn the exposure down.
Mine looks exactly like this if I haven't cleaned the lens in a while. All the saltwater in the atmosphere here depositing junk on the lens.
First try different camera apps..If you see the exact light spots in different camera pictures..I would pull back case off there's 9 little screws..and use a wedge tool atounf the chrome casing and the glass..pulls off easy..abd clean the back of the lens..very easy to do..sometimes dust gets in there from the speaker and blows around...