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Camera Lens Protectors for Samsung Ultra 20 phones

Started Oct 20, 2020 | Discussions
elkinbar New Member • Posts: 1
Camera Lens Protectors for Samsung Ultra 20 phones

Hi folks,

wondering if any of you are using glass camera lens protectors, that seems to have cropped up on the web.
While I do not doubt they offer some protection at least from the dust, dirt and objects in my pocket. I cannot help but wonder what are the optical trade offs?
I am used to adding multi-coated UV filters to protect my expensive lenses. As far as I have been able to tell these protectors are uncoated. 
Samsung Note 20 Ultra seems to have a decent camera for a phone, I do not want to lose any quality in my pictures.
Thoughts and practical experiences are welcome.
Thanks

Greg

Mark B.
Mark B. Forum Pro • Posts: 29,742
Re: Camera Lens Protectors for Samsung Ultra 20 phones

elkinbar wrote:

Hi folks,

wondering if any of you are using glass camera lens protectors, that seems to have cropped up on the web.
While I do not doubt they offer some protection at least from the dust, dirt and objects in my pocket. I cannot help but wonder what are the optical trade offs?
I am used to adding multi-coated UV filters to protect my expensive lenses. As far as I have been able to tell these protectors are uncoated.
Samsung Note 20 Ultra seems to have a decent camera for a phone, I do not want to lose any quality in my pictures.
Thoughts and practical experiences are welcome.
Thanks

Greg

I've never used such a protector on my smartphone lenses, and I've always used a beltcase with the lens facing out.

Mark

gjd_100 Regular Member • Posts: 110
Re: Camera Lens Protectors for Samsung Ultra 20 phones

I don't use one... I don't even use a front screen protector. I use a good shockproof case in case of accidential oooopsis's (drops).... thats it.

Unless I was really hard on my cell phones (for you to decide in your use case)... maybe: otherwise a shockproof case is all I need.

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v30 Senior Member • Posts: 1,009
Re: Camera Lens Protectors for Samsung Ultra 20 phones

I'm opting for a case with a sliding cover to protect the lenses. Just seems strange to pay this much for a camera/lens and then put a cheap piece of glass or plastic over it.

https://www.amazon.ca/Nillkin-Galaxy-S21-Ultra-Case/dp/B08R1LYRHM/ref=sr_1_31?dchild=1&keywords=s21+ultra+case&qid=1613073650&sr=8-31

I2K4
I2K4 Senior Member • Posts: 1,441
Re: Camera Lens Protectors for Samsung Ultra 20 phones
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My experience is that I've clumsily dropped phones once or even twice a year on the sidewalk, parking lot or supermarket tile. I am careful not having anything else in any clothing pocket or pack. After the first scary incident, I've always invested in a fitted protective case that has a millimeter or so extension beyond the camera and haven't had any scratches or other damage from routine mishaps.

On the other hand, searching "smartphone filter cases" can bring up interesting possibilities for mounting, for example, a CPL, which has optical functionalilty (sky, water surfaces, etc.) that I actually miss on the phone.

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