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[Q] Dust under camera glass

Hi all,
i've owned the OPO for about 7 months now and had no troubles except for one.
Somehow a good deal of dust was able to get behind the camera glass so that I preferred using the front cam because of the nicer looking pictures it took.
Today i've disassembled the part with the camera glass on it and cleaned the inside so i can take normal pictures again.
I thought i can share it with you:
Camera glass before cleaning:
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And after cleaning:
Has anybody experienced the same problem?
Kind regards,
Deox

No, but what I'm curious is how did you use this device to make the camera lens so dusty?

Dust shouldn't be able to gather underneath the glass unless it is exposed to the open.

xymay said:
No, but what I'm curious is how did you use this device to make the camera lens so dusty?
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That's a very good question!
I have no idea myself why this happened.. I have an office job and the phone always lays on a desk or is in my pocket.. and there's no dirt inside my pockets or on the desks.

I did have the same problem after 10 days of buying the phone.
I had to return the phone and I got refund for it.

deox91 said:
Hi all,
i've owned the OPO for about 7 months now and had no troubles except for one.
Somehow a good deal of dust was able to get behind the camera glass so that I preferred using the front cam because of the nicer looking pictures it took.
Today i've disassembled the part with the camera glass on it and cleaned the inside so i can take normal pictures again.
I thought i can share it with you:
Camera glass before cleaning:
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And after cleaning:
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Has anybody experienced the same problem?
Kind regards,
Deox
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I have the same problem is it easy to open it up?

deox91 said:
Hi all,
Today i've disassembled the part with the camera glass on it and cleaned the inside so i can take normal pictures again.
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Good for you--congratulations!

AAA118 said:
I have the same problem is it easy to open it up?
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Once you've removed the back cover (which was the hardest part for me) you only have to unscrew a few screws. But some are hidden, i suggest you to watch the ifixit teardown review while doing it. https://youtu.be/gNnUN8h_rVg

Dust in camera lens
Hello,
Is that any possible way stop the dust getting inside the camera. The service center technician says dust is getting inside through 3.5mm jack is that possible?

I am facing same issue of camera dust on OnePlus One
deox91 said:
Hi all,
i've owned the OPO for about 7 months now and had no troubles except for one.
Somehow a good deal of dust was able to get behind the camera glass so that I preferred using the front cam because of the nicer looking pictures it took.
Today i've disassembled the part with the camera glass on it and cleaned the inside so i can take normal pictures again.
I thought i can share it with you:
Camera glass before cleaning:
View attachment 3136729
View attachment 3136730
And after cleaning:
View attachment 3136731
View attachment 3136732
Has anybody experienced the same problem?
Kind regards,
Deox
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Yes, I am facing same problem. Can you please let me know how to open OnePlus One?

Camera lens protector?

As we all know, the camera lense is not the strongest one around and it needs a cover or protector of some kind. I'm wondering if there is such a thing available anywhere, or any other alternatives on how to protect the lens? Thanks!

right on time. http://www.4tified.com/devices-1/
mine didnt come with one though.. i ordered/received mine like 3 weeks ago? not a big deal since my camera bezel scratches arent too noticeable.
oh and that military green does look badass.

melcali said:
right on time. http://www.4tified.com/devices-1/
mine didnt come with one though.. i ordered/received mine like 3 weeks ago? not a big deal since my camera bezel scratches arent too noticeable.
oh and that military green does look badass.
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Looks great but I'm having trouble sorting out exactly what this "Camera lens bezel skin" does. This covers the lens bezel. Is the idea that it keep the round back circle around the lens (the bezel) from scratching or does it also offer some protection to the camera lens itself? Thanks.

Im guessing the area around the camera glass. A lot of people have been noticing how easy it is forbthat area to get scuffed up. But i would think this would also help a little with the actual camera lens from getting scratched since the skin would prob lift it off any flat surface a little.

melcali said:
Im guessing the area around the camera glass. A lot of people have been noticing how easy it is forbthat area to get scuffed up. But i would think this would also help a little with the actual camera lens from getting scratched since the skin would prob lift it off any flat surface a little.
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That sounds right, thanks.

But this doesn't cover the lens (only the bezel), which is what the OP was asking about. Are there any products out there that protect the lens.

stevenlong said:
But this doesn't cover the lens (only the bezel), which is what the OP was asking about. Are there any products out there that protect the lens.
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Yeah lol. I just re-read the op. I guess I had it in my mind the outter bezel is what he was referring to since I've seen more people complain about that area.

Only thing I've seen is this. The reason lens protection is so hard to come by is because it can obscure pictures. Especially anything with an adhesive back (like the one i linked). The residue can cause images to look "hazy" especially in low light situations.
My lens glass has cracked on both my G4 and my V10 and I blame the poor design of having it protrude from the rest of the back. It should have been the opposite. Unfortunately this causes very ugly light streaks in dim settings when taking a picture. The only thing I've found to remedy this by buying a replacement which was surprisingly cheap. $10. However, the auto-focus and macro capabilities never seem to be the same afterwards. Sigh.

R4NDR01D said:
Only thing I've seen is this. The reason lens protection is so hard to come by is because it can obscure pictures. Especially anything with an adhesive back (like the one i linked). The residue can cause images to look "hazy" especially in low light situations.
My lens glass has cracked on both my G4 and my V10 and I blame the poor design of having it protrude from the rest of the back. It should have been the opposite. Unfortunately this causes very ugly light streaks in dim settings when taking a picture. The only thing I've found to remedy this by buying a replacement which was surprisingly cheap. $10. However, the auto-focus and macro capabilities never seem to be the same afterwards. Sigh.
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I replaced my lens and don't have any issues with auto focus or macros. I did before the replacement but not after.

My glass lens protector and a few spares.
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Hannes084 said:
As we all know, the camera lense is not the strongest one around and it needs a cover or protector of some kind. I'm wondering if there is such a thing available anywhere, or any other alternatives on how to protect the lens? Thanks!
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Hello,
I am just about to order an H961N from Ebay and since my main priority for it will be it's camera, I intend to protect it using a PDair leather Flip Case.
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/lg-v10-flip-wallet-case.html
As you will see this case fully protects the rear of the camera but still allows it to be used in a hurry when required.
Having used one of these on my Nokia N8 for the last 5 years (yes really!), I know it is both well made and effective. My N8 still looks like new and takes good photos
albeit not now up to V10 standards.

kms108 said:
My glass lens protector and a few spares.
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Could you tell us where you got these from?

xPhantom said:
Could you tell us where you got these from?
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www.taobao.cn , but they don't ship international directly, but you can use a consolidate service offer by taobao, but very expensive.

Is the quality of these screen protectors good? There are many negative comment about the quality of these screen protectors...

matthew307 said:
Is the quality of these screen protectors good? There are many negative comment about the quality of these screen protectors...
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please direct me to these so call comments.

kms108 said:
please direct me to these so call comments.
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Someone mentioned the poor quality and the size of the protector(too small).
http://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?id=524585312280&toSite=main

matthew307 said:
Someone mentioned the poor quality and the size of the protector(too small).
http://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?id=524585312280&toSite=main
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I can't find anything about the poor quality, being too small is not about quality, the buyer just got the protector from the wrong seller, I got 2 set from two different seller, one being too small, I think the seller just wanted to sell them and sold it as a V10, the second set is the correct size, fit's exactly within the size of the V10 lens.

have anyone tried this one? a little expensive i guess http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Fields-Overlay-Screen-Protector/dp/B0198T4AA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463978276&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+v10+camera+protector

Just get an Obliq case. It's very functional, looks super cool and is just high enough to protect the bezel without obstructing the camera function

eh, it looks like it would have no real protction. i dropped my gs5 and broke the glass that covered the lense. i would love to have some kind of extra glass screen to go over it.

Devilcase Lens Protector

Xperia Z5 lens cover is made of plastic and is easily scratched as shown in this Z5 Premium scratch test video: https://youtu.be/X4mORf5BhzQ
I have found this Devilcase Lens Protector: http://www.lazada.com.ph/sony-xperia-z5-amp-z5-compact-devilcase-lens-protector-2939009.html
Sample installation can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/127572598
Since our lens cover is practically flushed to the back cover, I feel the need to protect it. I will be placing an order for this one. I'll try to compare if image quality will be affected. Is anyone else using this?
Update 1:
What's in the box:
- (3) laser-cut lens protector
- Tweezer
- Cleaning cloth
- Dust-cleaning paper(sticker)
- Anti-slip pad
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Sample Picture(w/ lens protector):
Taking a shot while walking to test fast focus:
Findings:
Honestly, I can't notice any image quality degradation. I haven't tried image comparisons yet because afaik it's visually the same with or without the lens protector. I only have one spare lens protector left (got clumsy and lost one), so I don't wanna do further test like scratch-test, etc. For me, it's definitely worth it and a must-have. [emoji106]
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Here's the specification for the lens protector:
DEVILCASE 7H Lens Protector for TPS
Material: PET
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I used nilkin lens protector with my old Z3 . and yes image quality is dropping around 30% .
so now I never use lens protector for my Z5 Premium.
*edit brand of lens protector is nillkin

ange1us said:
I used nilkin lens protector with my old Z3 . and yes image quality is dropping around 30% .
so now I never use lens protector for my Z5 Premium.
*edit brand of lens protector is nillkin
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I'm still waiting for the item and will post if I experience similar image quality degradation.
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boyq said:
I'm still waiting for the item and will post if I experience similar image quality degradation.
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any news about the lens protector?

What's in the box:
- (3) laser-cut lens protector
- Tweezer
- Cleaning cloth
- Dust-cleaning paper(sticker)
- Anti-slip pad
Sample Picture(w/ lens protector):
Taking a shot while walking to test fast focus:
Findings:
Honestly, I can't notice any image quality degradation. I haven't tried image comparisons yet because afaik it's visually the same with or without the lens protector. I only have one spare lens protector left (got clumsy and lost one), so I don't wanna do further test like scratch-test, etc. For me, it's definitely worth it and a must-have. [emoji106]
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Its a good thing to have mostly if you don't use phone case. =)
Is the material the same as the one used on screen protectors?
From the video it seems that material is made from polycarbonate and after it was applied on iPhone, lens doesn't look as pristine as the lens itself.
I might need that installed as i frequently go outdoor and requires additional protection against lens scratches.

I have bought one of these since I see it, before I had a Z1 and the lens get scratched, it was impossible to take photos with low light because the light looks so blurry, so I bought these, so far I didn't notice drop in the quality of the photos, I highly recommend this product

redjge said:
Its a good thing to have mostly if you don't use phone case. =)
Is the material the same as the one used on screen protectors?
From the video it seems that material is made from polycarbonate and after it was applied on iPhone, lens doesn't look as pristine as the lens itself.
I might need that installed as i frequently go outdoor and requires additional protection against lens scratches.
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I use Ringke casing but like all other cases, the lens is still very prone to a lot of hostiles due to the case opening at the lens area. With or without a case, this 'missing' protection is a necessity.
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the devil case lens protector seems no to be available i Germany. Anyone knows how to get it here? Thanks

Screen protector on rear Camera of Honor 8

Hi all,
I've recently purchased a Honor 8 and started using it, I have a front screen protector with case on it, but one thing I'm a bit worried about probably because it's new is the rear camera being so exposed/flat.
I have a few spare screen protectors, will it harm my phone/camera if I cut a screen protector in half and apply it over the top half of my phone (just above fingerprint sensor to top of phone (camera))?
Many thanks.

It will not harm your camera, but I think applying a protector on the camera will decrease the quality of the pictures.
Can you test the difference of quality with/without screen protector on the camera lens and share your experience ?

I have a screen protector over my rear camera lenses which I had cut from a spare Galaxy S3 screen protector I had. What I did since my device is in a protected case was to cut a piece large enough to cover the camera lens and apply to said areas and then put I to the phone case. It has not impaired the quality of my photos.
Just make sure surface is free from grease and dirt and when applied no air bubbles over the main area of the camera lens..

With screen protector on rear
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As it's a brand new phone, it has just been factory reset, those pictures have been taken without any tweaking of settings.
I'd say there is a considerable difference in colour and sharpness at the least.

That doesn't bother me with the small change of photo quality IMHO...

Any others care to share their views here? What would you do, sacrifice the picture quality for protection of the rear camera lens, or do you think it is safe enough?
I'm coming from a HTC One M9, and one of the key reasons I went for the Honor 8 was for the Camera and as you can see above, it's great picture quality.
Personally, after doing the comparison I'd really like to leave it off.
Also, isn't the screen protectors more prone to dust, smudges, fingerprints, oil ect..

J. Clarkson said:
Any others care to share their views here? What would you do, sacrifice the picture quality for protection of the rear camera lens, or do you think it is safe enough?
I'm coming from a HTC One M9, and one of the key reasons I went for the Honor 8 was for the Camera and as you can see above, it's great picture quality.
Personally, after doing the comparison I'd really like to leave it off.
Also, isn't the screen protectors more prone to dust, smudges, fingerprints, oil ect..
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I think the picture without screen protector is a little more sharp. Moreover I agree that the screensaver will get scratches and figerprints. With a proper case ( for example a silicon case you can find on ebay ), the lenses are not touching if you lay the phone on a flat surface. So i guess you don't risk much : I mean, even if the lenses eventually get small scratches, the quality would still be better than with a screensaver.

Question S22 ultra, camera lens protector does affect image quality?

Hi guys i have a question S22 ultra camera lens protector does affect image quality? Anyone have done comparision? Do you have pictures? Have a nice weekend.

Yes it will degrade the image; refraction, ghosting, and possibly other optical anomalies.
The phone already has a lense protectors built into the rear cover. They are replaceable if damaged. Use a case with a raised guard to protect them. Clean with a dry microfiber cloth.

Would you recommend any good case? Spigen thin fit is fine?

v1rooz said:
Would you recommend any good case? Spigen thin fit is fine?
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Zizo Bolt, excellent drop protection, doesn't attract dirt, grippy, easy to clean.
The screen protector may be a toss, don't know.
The case kick stand tends to break but doesn't effect protection. It all I use on my N10+'s, zero damage. It will soak up a 2-4 foot concrete corner hit with ease. Good spen corner protection.

Thx for reply, im looking for something not that fancy looking. Actually im using spigen thin fit with esr lens protector and im just thinking about removing esr. Im just curious if thin fit from spigen is enought to cover and protect camera lenses well.

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Thx for reply, im looking for something not that fancy looking. Actually im using spigen thin fit with esr lens protector and im just thinking about removing esr. Im just curious if thin fit from spigen is enought to cover and protect camera lenses well.
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Forget how it looks. That's a very heavy phone that loves to corner hit when dropped and face plant. The Bolt isn't that thick and easy to hold.
It won't come apart in a multiple impact drop.
It protects the mobo, cams, etc from damaging high G loads. Hasn't marred my frame rails in over 2 years of use... I live in the desert and it's dusty.

I have the spigeon and it's pretty decent but I think the TORRAS Clear case is much more protection and is more comfortable in the hands. It feels literally like air bags. Camera protection is good with that case too. I only use spigeon for the kickstand. For screen protectors I find the EGV Screen protectors to be the best out of all the ones I've found. As of right now I'm not using a screen protector because all of them have a negative effect on spen performance or cause issues when swiping text on keyboard. The screen feels very good to the touch when it's naked.

I Don't see any differences with or without lenses.
Will try in the night too.
Spoiler: with or without lenses
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I used mocolo camera protect in Note 9 and photo quality were worse. Next i tryied protect cameras island in Fold 2 and too i saw worse photo quality, especially in evening or night.
So now i don't use any camera protection and i am happy with full photo quality without scratichng on the camera island/lenses.

I use the ESR lens protectors. No issues in 3 months, day or night. There are reviews on Youtube comparing the lens covers with and without and results are exactly the same.

Yes it affect image quality. Not so much but still affect.

ZayaanAhyaan said:
I use the ESR lens protectors. No issues in 3 months, day or night. There are reviews on Youtube comparing the lens covers with and without and results are exactly the same.
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Have you that youtube link? I cannot find it

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From my personal experience, the lens protections aren't altering a lot the pictures quality, if they do, it's so slight that I've never noticed anything that would make me suspicious.

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I Don't see any differences with or without lenses.
Will try in the night too.
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Try shooting at the longest telephoto setting with and without a camera lens protector. You'll see differences.

I got these and I have not noticed any degradation in image quality. Sorry if that defies your physics. I've taken shots of the moon that don't look any different before I had the camera protectors on the phone. None of the photos I've taken show any artifacts.
I don't like scratches on my camera glasses, and I don't think it's not cheap to replace them either once scratched.

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From my personal experience, the lens protections aren't altering a lot the pictures quality, if they do, it's so slight that I've never noticed anything that would make me suspicious.
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Are they coated with an anti reflective coating to prevent ghosting? What about flaring?
Is the protector perfectly flat?
Otherwise it will cause optical aberrations.
Even if all the above conditions aren't a concern you will create refraction that doesn't need to be in the optical pathway. That will degrade the image in itself.
There's no sense in protecting the lense protector with a second one
Guard it with a case only.
You paid big bucks for this cam system that was carefully engineered. Why screw that up with unnecessary add ons?

blackhawk said:
Are they coated with an anti reflective coating to prevent ghosting? What about flaring?
Is the protector perfectly flat?
Otherwise it will cause optical aberrations.
Even if all the above conditions aren't a concern you will create refraction that doesn't need to be in the optical pathway. That will degrade the image in itself.
There's no sense in protecting the lense protector with a second one
Guard it with a case only.
You paid big bucks for this cam system that was carefully engineered. Why screw that up with unnecessary add ons?
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I use these : https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09ZF1J3LC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Can't fight against my preventive side, even if I only drop a phone every 5 years.

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I use these : https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09ZF1J3LC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Can't fight against my preventive side, even if I only drop a phone every 5 years.
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I feel you. I hate when my phone gets marred.
This heavily N10+ is almost 3 yo and lives in the dusty desert. Not even a micro scratch on the lense protector that I can spot. Like on the S22U it's part of the rear cover. Sold separately too I believe.
The S22U is 30gm heavier than N10+, it's not going to like getting dropped. The only thing the N10+ likes to do more then corner hit when dropped is face plant. I use the Zizo Bolt, the phone is still in perfect condition. Without it this N10+ be toast.
Worry about and protect the stuff that's expensive and hard to replace; display, frame, and mobo.

For me personally it dose especially with the 10x .. but i rather lose quality then it breaks so