Camera protector for Pixel 9 Pro XL

[sykes13]

Hi everyone....first post here. I recently purchased Pixel 9 Pro XLs for my wife and I, and am looking for a decent camera protector. I have read that some of the glass ones affect the telephoto lens, resulting in blurry pictures. Does anyone here have any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[ericlf]

I'm using a Caseology camera lens protector on a 9 Pro. I have only taken a few pictures with 5x zoom, but the pictures do not appear blurry. Here is an example. This picture was taken through a double pane window with a window screen. Sorry, I don't have long distance zoomed shots to share. Amazon reviews are mixed, but I didn't have any problems with the installation.

 

[sykes13]

I'm using a Caseology camera lens protector on a 9 Pro. I have only taken a few pictures with 5x zoom, but the pictures do not appear blurry. Here is an example. This picture was taken through a double pane window with a window screen. Sorry, I don't have long distance zoomed shots to share. Amazon reviews are mixed, but I didn't have any problems with the installation.

Thanks for the reply. You didn't post the pic...

 

[ericlf]

Thanks for the reply. You didn't post the pic...

Here's the picture.

 

[sykes13]

Here's the picture.

That is indeed a great shot!

 

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9 PRO XL

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Use something like this. It just slides up when not in use and back down when taking pics. So no blurry.

 

[mustang7757]

I don't use them , worried it may affect image quality

 

[SeeBeeEss]

I tried one with the Pixel 6 Pro and, just as with mustang7757, I suspected that it was possibly affecting the image quality of some photos, particularly those taken in sunny, bright light, and I removed it. Long story, short, no scratches (micro or otherwise) on the lens for either the Pixel 6 Pro or my Pixel 8 Pro (also not using one). I AM, however, using a Spigen Tough Armor case (used one with Pixel 6 Pro as well), which provides additional protection to the camera lens area.

 

[kenorian]

I dunno.. back in the day when I used a film SLR for lots of photograhy, me and a lot of other pros used an assortment of screw on filters - there wasn't a concern. I can't see how a layer of glass imperceptively close to the lens is going to affect anything....

 

[sykes13]

I dunno.. back in the day when I used a film SLR for lots of photograhy, me and a lot of other pros used an assortment of screw on filters - there wasn't a concern. I can't see how a layer of glass imperceptively close to the lens is going to affect anything....

Agreed. A lot of people use ND and GND filters in front of lenses.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I dunno.. back in the day when I used a film SLR for lots of photograhy, me and a lot of other pros used an assortment of screw on filters - there wasn't a concern. I can't see how a layer of glass imperceptively close to the lens is going to affect anything....

The difference is filters for SLR were high grade and quite expensive. The lens protectors for phones are cheap and lack the quality.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I think just using the phone you're going to be fine with the camera lenses have never been one to try to find something to add to it. Unnecessary in my opinion but to each their own

 

[Aflaaaak]

I've dropped my Pixel 6 Pro countless times and never had a problem with the camera lens. Until a couple months ago, when it took a direct hit and cracked. Now photos using a particular has light bleed in the lower left, one of the reasons I'm upgrading to the P9P XL

 

[PGrey]

I've fiddled around a bit with budget and not-so-budget on SLR and filters - certain scenarios are a lot more obvious than others, usually refracting light that causes flaring and similar, IME.
I have a halfway decent (in theory... ) Spigen protector on my P9PXL, and had one on my P7P, didn't seem to give me much grief in most pics. Sure gives me quite a bit of peace of mind though, like everything, it's a small tradeoff...

 

[sykes13]

I've fiddled around a bit with budget and not-so-budget on SLR and filters - certain scenarios are a lot more obvious than others, usually refracting light that causes flaring and similar, IME.
I have a halfway decent (in theory... ) Spigen protector on my P9PXL, and had one on my P7P, didn't seem to give me much grief in most pics. Sure gives me quite a bit of peace of mind though, like everything, it's a small tradeoff...

The Spigen is what I ordered as well for mine and the wife's P9P xl. Hoping that it won't mess with the camera lens.

 

[sykes13]

Well, just installed the Spigen camera protector for both mine and my wife's phone and can say that the protector doesn't affect picture quality. It is also very slim...you can hardly notice it. Very happy so far.

 

[Hardhat Harry]

I just did the same with the Spigen camera protectors. Totally agree with sykes13 comments.

 

[sykes13]

I just did the same with the Spigen camera protectors. Totally agree with sykes13 comments.

Agreed. I think if you are careful with the installation, you are good to go!

 

[lmandl]

This is the first time I tried a camera protector. It worked fine, as long as there were no moving subjects and the lighting was perfect. Yesterday I was snapping pictures of my granddaughters confirmation, inside the church, and all the pictures were blurry! Needless to say, during the ceremony I'm sitting there ripping off my screen protector! The final pictures were perfect! No more camera screen protector for me!

 

[sykes13]

This is the first time I tried a camera protector. It worked fine, as long as there were no moving subjects and the lighting was perfect. Yesterday I was snapping pictures of my granddaughters confirmation, inside the church, and all the pictures were blurry! Needless to say, during the ceremony I'm sitting there ripping off my screen protector! The final pictures were perfect! No more camera screen protector for me! View attachment 366883

Interesting. I have not had that problem with my camera protector. I am using a Spigen brand protector and I have none of the issues of which you speak. My night pictures are very good. My videos are also crystal clear. Spigen makes high a quality product. Here are some night shots I took in Delhi. I think they are very good.