Removing the plastic film over the camera lens

[flexenburger]

I read the sticky about the 5 things to do to your S% when you get it and have a question about removing the clear plastic film over the camera lens. The sticky says to remove it but on mine there's a hole in the centre right over the middle of the lens, a few mm in diameter. I assumed it was there was there for protection so have left it in place especially in view of the hole over the centre of the lens. So is it still obscuring something or can I leave it there?

 

[Marcin Stachurski]

Just. Just. Leave.

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[Skimmt]

I saw the same thing and just left it there. I don't see a reason to remove it

 

[colyn1353]

I read the sticky about the 5 things to do to your S% when you get it and have a question about removing the clear plastic film over the camera lens. The sticky says to remove it but on mine there's a hole in the centre right over the middle of the lens, a few mm in diameter. I assumed it was there was there for protection so have left it in place especially in view of the hole over the centre of the lens. So is it still obscuring something or can I leave it there?

What you are seeing is the lens itself which is protected by the outer glass which should be solid without a hole. You can lightly press on the plastic covered glass. It someone has drilled a hole then the plastic would slightly be pressed into any hole. The plastic has to be removed or the image quality will be affected....

 

[rambotan]

What you are seeing is the lens itself which is protected by the outer glass which should be solid without a hole. You can lightly press on the plastic covered glass. It someone has drilled a hole then the plastic would slightly be pressed into any hole. The plastic has to be removed or the image quality will be affected....

Is this really true that the plastic will affect the camera quality?

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[colyn1353]

Is this really true that the plastic will affect the camera quality?

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As a photographer of nearly 50 years I can assure you that plastic covering the lens will degrade the image quality. Even a finger smudge will also do it..
The plastic was placed there to protect the glass during shipment and should be removed when you get the phone..

 

[rambotan]

As a photographer of nearly 50 years I can assure you that plastic covering the lens will degrade the image quality. Even a finger smudge will also do it..
The plastic was placed there to protect the glass during shipment and should be removed when you get the phone..

Thanks for the tip dude! I'm a newbie in photography and that sounds good. My primary camera is the S5 but will eventually grab GoPro for camera pleasure!

 

[bullittmustang]

What you are seeing is the lens itself which is protected by the outer glass which should be solid without a hole. You can lightly press on the plastic covered glass. It someone has drilled a hole then the plastic would slightly be pressed into any hole. The plastic has to be removed or the image quality will be affected....

Colyn, the outer glass is solid without a hole. The film has a hole in the center to allow the lens to show through.

 

[colyn1353]

Colyn, the outer glass is solid without a hole. The film has a hole in the center to allow the lens to show through.

Some will ship this way. Mine didn't though. I would still advise removing it since it will eventually start peeling and could obstruct the lens..

 

[Mark 42]

I was able to remove the protective film on the camera lens, but I can't tell if it is still there on the LED flash. I suspect it may already have been removed. If I can't even see it, I wonder if there is any reason to remove it?

 

[Evan Mohr]

For all Samsung lovers and photographers you should look into Samsung Galaxy K Zoom!

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[BR34KF4ST]

theres a reason why the camera is lens is big,its a 16 mp camera,putting the lens on probably changes it to 6mp camera....dont see a reason why you should leave it on.the s5 camera lens is pretty durable anyways.

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[telrod11]

I've had mine on for six months or so, and had no real quality issues, except when I tried to take macro photos. Took it off, and the problem went away. My take is, the focus is fine with it on on regular shots, but when you try to take close ups (such as checks to deposit), you really need to take it off.