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!!!!
tyshemi said:
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.
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So the Viewing Angle is bad on the Gtablet, it get very obvious when you tilt is in landscape mode.
Anybody know would there be a possible fix? If not, in the future, will the screen be replaceable after the new version come out, I didn't see any screw at the back of the tablet
Believe it or not, I noticed an improvement when I put my Skinomi Techskin screen cover on mine. I don't know if the G-Tab has a coated screen, or why it would make a difference, but it seemed to help.
Do u have a link for it?
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Aside from gimmicks such as are described above, the answer to your
question is no.
You just have to get it in front of you and use it. And it's not as bad
as a lot of people make it out to be.
Rev
I found that flipping it upside-down helps.
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Believe it or not, I noticed an improvement when I put my Skinomi Techskin screen cover on mine. I don't know if the G-Tab has a coated screen, or why it would make a difference, but it seemed to help.
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Good point, any kind of scratch proofing film will increase viewing angle at the costs of sharpness. Cheaper films would probably work best because they blur your screen more (if you don't mind the loss of sharpness too much).
For me this is the best good looking case for HTC EVO 3D....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280787768328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Enjoy...
I actually think thats kinda hot. You got any pictures of it on your phone?
Dude. That is NICE. Did you pick it up? I hate ordering outside the country though.
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Yeah that is really nice looking but shipping and time is kinda lame. Looking for somewhere else to order this but cant seem to find anything in NA. If someone can find this i bet a lot of people would be interested...
all retailers for this particular case are located in China unfortunately. One of the other two offered a slightly cheaper price but you pay for shipping and it comes out to be about the same as the one from ebay in terms of shipping length and total price. The only difference is you can choose faster shipping but it costs more than the case itself which essentially is pointless. The other retailer sells them in bulk.
http://www.dpgate.com/Carbon-Fiber-...-Case-Cover-for-HTC-EVO-3D---Black_p1558.html
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all retailers for this particular case are located in China unfortunately. One of the other two offered a slightly cheaper price but you pay for shipping and it comes out to be about the same as the one from ebay in terms of shipping length and total price. The only difference is you can choose faster shipping but it costs more than the case itself which essentially is pointless. The other retailer sells them in bulk.
http://www.dpgate.com/Carbon-Fiber-...-Case-Cover-for-HTC-EVO-3D---Black_p1558.html
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I saw 4 others linked on Ebay (all China) for $7.50 with free s/h. I might be interested in it, I've had good luck with China cases.
http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?kw=Evo+3d+carbon+fiber+chrome&x=22&y=4&cmd=SKW
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KB112 said:
I saw 4 others linked on Ebay (all China) for $7.50 with free s/h. I might be interested in it, I've had good luck with China cases.
http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?kw=Evo+3d+carbon+fiber+chrome&x=22&y=4&cmd=SKW
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The case looks like a tpu case . Looks nice tho.
anyone have more pics? or have things to say about this case?
That's the nicest case I've seen yet!
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anyone have more pics? or have things to say about this case?
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I also would like to hear more on this one, reviews, anything? Looks super nice from pics
Ordered this since I was curious. Will let you guys know
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Looks very nice from pics
i'm a case whore so.........subscribed! please let us know how the case is.
Just got the case in, I'll post pictures later tonight but here are my initial views and opinions:
lightweight, plastic, sturdy. Feels good in hand, thin, not made of the greatest materials but for 6 bucks who can argue. The carbon fiber feel on the back seems all good and fine but thats really about it. Feels more like those skins you can buy online as well.
The cut outs of the case seem to be in all the right places not disturbing the functions of the phone. Although I noticed sliding the 2D to 3D button to be a bit troublesome (not a bad deal for me since I rarely use this), and the volume rocker seems like it needs to be pressed with the very tip of your fingers (this one can get somewhat annoying I can forsee).
This case covers the back well, also covering the camera (of course not covering the lenses, speaker, and LED flash). The case on the sides extend far enough so that the buttons that would usually protrude without a case are protected with this case on. The front however is not well protected, usually a case would somewhat add enough to the front as to not let the glass screen of the phone touch the object you set it on. The problem here is, apart from the screen, the front of the phone is in danger of being scratched.
What this case tries to add is style with a slim feature, although the case adds no added protection whatsoever from drops or aggressive scratches this case is more for people who just like to add a bit of zing to their phone. Another problem though is that this case has no felt or soft covering the inside of the case. The problem here is that if dirt, sand, or anything coarse gets in there it can cause scratches. To add to that also, the case is hard to take off (maybe its just me but I didn't want to force it off). I've had some cases scratch my phone when trying to remove them and I can see this case adding to that as well. I would rate this case a 5 out of 10. 5 for the style, design, and feel but a minus 5 due to the lack of protection, possible scratching, and annoyances of some parts of the case.
**This review is just MY personal opinion and should be taken as just that, an opinion. For 6 bucks you can't go wrong but at least now I have provided you with my own personal feedback to get your brain cells tingling.
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Just got the case in, I'll post pictures later tonight but here are my initial views and opinions:
lightweight, plastic, sturdy. Feels good in hand, thin, not made of the greatest materials but for 6 bucks who can argue. The carbon fiber feel on the back seems all good and fine but thats really about it. Feels more like those skins you can buy online as well.
The cut outs of the case seem to be in all the right places not disturbing the functions of the phone. Although I noticed sliding the 2D to 3D button to be a bit troublesome (not a bad deal for me since I rarely use this), and the volume rocker seems like it needs to be pressed with the very tip of your fingers (this one can get somewhat annoying I can forsee).
This case covers the back well, also covering the camera (of course not covering the lenses, speaker, and LED flash). The case on the sides extend far enough so that the buttons that would usually protrude without a case are protected with this case on. The front however is not well protected, usually a case would somewhat add enough to the front as to not let the glass screen of the phone touch the object you set it on. The problem here is, apart from the screen, the front of the phone is in danger of being scratched.
What this case tries to add is style with a slim feature, although the case adds no added protection whatsoever from drops or aggressive scratches this case is more for people who just like to add a bit of zing to their phone. Another problem though is that this case has felt or soft covering the inside of the case. The problem here is that if dirt, sand, or anything coarse gets in there it can cause scratches. To add to that also, the case is hard to take off (maybe its just me but I didn't want to force it off). I've had some cases scratch my phone when trying to remove them and I can see this case adding to that as well. I would rate this case a 5 out of 10. 5 for the style, design, and feel but a minus 5 due to the lack of protection, possible scratching, and annoyances of some parts of the case.
**This review is just MY personal opinion and should be taken as just that, an opinion. For 6 bucks you can't go wrong but at least now I have provided you with my own personal feedback to get your brain cells tingling.
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Thanks, looks like it does nothing to protect the front of the phone.
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Thanks, looks like it does nothing to protect the front of the phone.
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It doesn't, from the posted review it seems like you would be better off just applying a carbon fiber cover/sticker to the phone.
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Thanks, looks like it does nothing to protect the front of the phone.
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Yeah no front protection whatsoever. Pretty much more for looks I'd say
I got one today and its exactly what fsalazar said. Nothing to add or correct. No front protection at all... However, I've noticed that pulling the case off is easier if you've done it a few times and (for me) the easiest way to get it off is by pulling (quite hard) at the bottom.
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Ya I agree I was just scared of it scratching my phone. Ill try your method and see lol. Oh yeah and ill post pictures soon!
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Was wondering if anyone else is having this problem as I haven't found anything about it which is quite surprising given how annoying it is.
Basically I've found that when I don't have a screen protector covering the lens of the camera, it picks up smudges very easily from the way I hold my phone and my finger touching the lens every now and then. This causes several very very noticable "ring" type things on the pictures I take where the flash is used. I'm a bit confused that HTC didn't address this issue as it more or less ruins any pictures taken in lower light conditions.
My solution so far has been to keep using a screen protector over the lens as this doesn't create the ring effect even if i purposely keep touching the lens with my finger. Does anyone know a solution to this though? I'd really like to not have a screen protector over my lenses as it probably ever so slightly degrades picture quality.
Your holding it wrong
iPhone > *
I've had that problem with every phone i had so far. I've just made it a habit to give the glas a quick wipe with my shirt or whatever is available unless I don't care too much how the shot actually looks.
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Your holding it wrong
iPhone > *
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Do you even own an Evo 3D?
jurrasstoil said:
I've had that problem with every phone i had so far. I've just made it a habit to give the glas a quick wipe with my shirt or whatever is available unless I don't care too much how the shot actually looks.
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Maybe its where the lens is positioned making it more likely for me to touch it, but I've never noticed it on ny previous phones and certainly never to the extent it appears on this one. Doesn't look like there any other solution other than to give the lens a quick wipe.
How durable is the glass though? Can it scratch it wiped with a shirt, etc? Also, does anyone know exactly how much a screen protector deterioates the image?
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yousefak said:
Do you even own an Evo 3D?
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Ignore him, he's the resident troll.
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Was wondering if anyone else is having this problem as I haven't found anything about it which is quite surprising given how annoying it is.
Basically I've found that when I don't have a screen protector covering the lens of the camera, it picks up smudges very easily from the way I hold my phone and my finger touching the lens every now and then. This causes several very very noticable "ring" type things on the pictures I take where the flash is used. I'm a bit confused that HTC didn't address this issue as it more or less ruins any pictures taken in lower light conditions.
My solution so far has been to keep using a screen protector over the lens as this doesn't create the ring effect even if i purposely keep touching the lens with my finger. Does anyone know a solution to this though? I'd really like to not have a screen protector over my lenses as it probably ever so slightly degrades picture quality.
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It also scratches easy lol. Like other other guy said I clean it with my shirt.
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I've had that problem with every phone i had so far. I've just made it a habit to give the glas a quick wipe with my shirt or whatever is available unless I don't care too much how the shot actually looks.
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It also scratches easy lol. Like other other guy said I clean it with my shirt.
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Ah really?? What a ridiculous design flaw if they used a material that scratches easily considering how damm big that area is.
Well its obvious if you hold your phone with coins, keys and so. I tend to hold my phone in pocket with nothing else and since I bough my evo (early august 2011) I cant find any scratch even tiny. And yea - using shirt to clean lens is must-do before taking photo!
i have the same problems with it. but i also notice some scratches on the glass.
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Well its obvious if you hold your phone with coins, keys and so. I tend to hold my phone in pocket with nothing else and since I bough my evo (early august 2011) I cant find any scratch even tiny. And yea - using shirt to clean lens is must-do before taking photo!
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I haven't got a single scratch anywhere on the phone so far as I take very good care of it, but recently I've been wanting to use the camera without a screen protector over it. It sucks that they didn't factor in that if you make a mistake ONCE and put it in a pocket with keys or something, then it will get permanently scratched. If they insist or making a big fat area of removable glass on the back, then they should really put something like gorilla glass there. And anyway, it is still a major fail for HTC as with a screen protector on, these smudges do not create rings around the photo. It is the ****ty material they used that causes this problem.
Just to confirm though, are you saying wiping the glass with your shirt will not scratch it?
Well it would have bunch of scratches till now I use shirt to clean it everytime I take photo. Still "glass" that protects lenses isn't the same as one on front of the phone and its more likely easier to scratch - be aware of that.
Ps. I had motorbike accident just after buying phone... it was damaged a lot, and replacing "glass" parts at service is freaking expensive (especially front parts) so dont scratch it!
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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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!
however though it must reply.
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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Hi all,
My HTC One X+ seems to have an issue with the lens cover. I'm sure it is not scratched as I have it well protected, but it does overheat a great deal and I'm wondering what has happened to the lens cover?
I have attached an image but I'm not sure you can really see very well.
Thew result is extremely blurry images from the camera.
Anyone had similar or can suggest what may have happened? Or do you think I did scratch it without realising, its just it doesn't look like scratches, it looks like blemishes on the inside? Maybe caused by constant overheating?
I have the same with my X+, though with slightly less visible "damage". The photos it takes are just horrible: almost no fine details and especially images taken in sunny conditions come out blurred with some sort of misty soft focus effect.
I don't know whether heat has something to do with it or this is caused by something else.. My device doesn't heat up that much There's a topic here on the same subject, with example photos. I was actually looking for that one, but then saw yours.
How about polishing the lens? Might end up worse, right?
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Hi,
Yeah, I saw that post, the one about using toothpaste? I'm not so sure about that really...
Mine overheats all the time and I get the red/green LED flashing.
Thing is, I don't remember scratching it at all as it has a protective cover (not the lens, the phone) and I'm sure I'd remember scratching it and the fact that there would be other scratches around it... I've tried giving it a good clean, but it makes no difference, leading me to think it's inside.
I may have to send it in, but can't really do without it...
Let's see if others reply...
Mine is the same. I don't take pictures with the phone anymore as the images look like crap now. I figured it was due to being kept in my pocket, keys rubbing etc. The lens looks the same as above, scuffed looking. My phone also tends to get very hot.
Pretty crap design if you ask me. I've always kept various smart phones in my pocket, none has gone this way even the cheep Huawei I had!
There's a film coating on the lens, probably anti glare or something. This is what gets scratched up, not the glass. Mine had gotten fairly scratched up too. I saw the toothpaste thread and did my due diligence Google searching on cell cameras and toothpaste. Spent 10 minutes with some plain white toothpaste and a damp paper towel, cleared the lens cover area and my camera takes great pictures again. Do some googling, lots of people have tried this before on lots of devices. It tends to work pretty well.
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Wow!
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Today i tried to clean my lens with toothpaste but it did not work the scratches were still there. Can someone give a good tutorial, I tried it with white toothpaste and Belkin display clothe
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Mine was doing the same after I'd had it for about four months. Photos looked grainy, washed out & not dissimilar to a 1.0 megapixel camera from 1998.
I fixed it by spraying a load of Windex onto a tissue and giving it a gentle but prolonged wipe. Now works perfectly.
HOWEVER, OP, has the problem occured after installing a new ROM? You might be experiencing camera trouble because of this, and because your lense appears to be manky you might be attributing the quality issues wrongly.
The toothpaste trick works. I have a much clearer picture, the is a bit scratched but the cloudiness has been removed. Much better and useable again!
I can also confirm that 10 minutes rubbing the lens with toothpaste does the trick.
Mine is a bit scratched as well, although I'd say that actually the coating is scratched, but the pictures are still OK.
However, I can confirm that the toothpaste trick works as I've done it on my Desire Z a while ago and it did the trick.