Don't buy iPhone camera lens protectors - Here is Why
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- Don't buy iPhone camera lens protectors. The only thing they are good for is reducing the quality of your videos/photos.
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My lens cracked and broke when it fall and land on a small rock from waist height. I'd say get the protector. Better have it when u need it. It'll save you the expensive replacement
Same, I remember watching these videos and ended up not buying one. Few months later my iPhone 11 fell between the seats and the only thing that cracked was the camera lens. You could imagine how mad I was specially because I had the option of buying a protector but opted out. Anyways, that was 2 years ago, going to buy the new 14 pro max and will definitely be getting lens protectors.
Same thing happened to me. Just get the camera protector.
Better yet don’t be clumsy and drop ur phone.
@@khyoon14 Dumbest shit I’ve ever heard anyone say
@@khyoon14 that too. But imagine someone accidentally runs into you and your phone drops?
If anyone noticed, he pushed the lense protectors down with his thumbs and did not wipe them clean afterwards so yea, of course it will be blurry.. the protectors do downgrade but ever so slightly and no alcohol does not affect the oliophobic coating that comes from the factory that is on the glass to prevent finger prints.. it takes a LOT of wear and tear and time to wear it down.. also the protectors are not plastic, they are tempered glass.. unless you got a super cheap set off of eBay.
Yea i was gonna say this😂
I was shocked that he didn’t realize that lol I agree on everything you said but I have tried alcohol on phones before and I don’t recommend it. It doesn’t take much alcohol to wear off the coating. You do you!
Whilst I agree you don’t want permanent lens protectors for obvious reasons, what they should be making is a simple lens cap, supplied with the case that simply pushes into the cutout covering the lenses when not used.
there is cases like that out there
I have such a case, they exist
😱😱😱😱thickness. Say the apple designers.
We all use thick cases: says everyone who owns an iphone 🤣🤷
@@David-1-2-7 hi what is the case called? Id like to buy one :)
I broke at least 3 phone with the back camera
Have you considered wiping off the lens protectors before taking photos because you've actually just rubbed your fingers all over plastic, then tried to take photos and mentioning the expected glare.
Yes, you will have glare and blow outs. Especially if you rub your naturally oily naked finger all over sapphire glass.
Exactly! Damn I was looking for this comment
stupid video. He was just making it dirty to prove his point. But imagine taking that 'before' photo with your stomach out and bad lighting.
The camera glass on the iPhone isn't actually made entirely of sapphire. They are only coated with a thin layer of sapphire. I have seen a lot of IP that have been damaged at the camera lens very badly. Although I also do not use a lens protector. But users should be careful when using it because the camera lens on IP is also easy to scratch.
Coated? Sapphire can’t get “coated”
Exactly it’s actually a sapphire composite material so not solid sapphire people should really just take a few minutes to read and learn things
You make a great point. I was going to go with the square lens protector instead of the single lens protectors anyway. In case a phone case doesn't have the lens protector (like for me there's a cute phone case on Velvet Caviar I want but the camera lens is out) you can just buy the square lens individually.
Here after my 3x camera glass shattered on my 13 pro max.The apple authorized repair shop said the repair would be €750 and I'm not paying that for a piece of glass, the rest of the devices is literally perfect because I always use a screen protector + good case so there's 0 reason it should be that expensive. Next time I'll just get a camera protector, I already tested one and it was not noticeable when taking pictures and videos
I have a lens protector. It doesn’t reduce the image or video quality whatsoever. Don’t tell people they don’t need something that protects their phone; because when they get damaged by a drop after you specifically used your online influence to tell them not to buy something, you’re opening yourself up for trouble.
Exactly love this comment 👌louder please
I’d say getting a 9H camera protector and installing it where the rear camera is would be worth doing instead of just facing a direct risk of damaging the camera lenses. A slim case will do good enough to handle and absorb the impact as if the thickness is the same height, there will also be a better chance of having the camera in great shape and condition. The lens protectors I am talking about are not on the lens, but attached all around where the camera is.
Very true. I have a high quality 9H protector. Plastic is useless - that’s he correct about. A 9H tempered protector is a different story. He’s also not considering that the lenses CAN get damaged in many situations, though unlikely. What’s more likely is that minor scratches will occur over time from items in pockets and bags if the lenses aren’t protected. I had horrible annoying line in my iPhone XS Max lens and had to take photos upside down in certain cases to avoid the line being visible (mostly). While lens durability has improved in newer models and surely aren’t like the good old original iPhones, they will still get minor abrasions over time - and I think having a 9H protector is the best of both worlds. A 9H protector can be removed if damaged or worn, while the phone lenses are fully covered and protected.
Could you pls share the link which 9H protector for 14 pro I should be using?
A few points: No, alcohol will not remove the "anti-scratch-layer (what ever that is)" from the glass. Apple and every other manufacturer uses oleophobic coatings to reduce fingerprints, but only on the screen. And to top it off, that again doesn't rub off with alcohol. You can use the pads without worries, no, you should absolutely use them because otherwise you'll have a much harder time cleaning the fingerprints. The reason why the camera protectors don't work is, that they don't stick to the glass. A normal iPad screen isn't laminated to the glass - if you go to the store, you'd notice that they have a much more washed out look than ipad pro or air. The same thing is happening here. You get an extra layer of air between the glass. If the protectors would fully adhere, there wouldn't be a problem. The way they are designed however will definitely impede on picture quality. Haven't seen an iphone lens cover that fully adheres yet. So until those appear on market, use a case that has a raised camera bump.
Oh, and also: The sapphire apple uses for their lenses doesn't deserve it's name, it's really impure and scratches as easily as the screen.
Thanks so much for this insight!
So true I was just looking at my Iphone 14 pro and trying to think back of when I was carrying around diamonds in my pockets😀
True, i worked at a phone store and we use alcohol to clean the phones 😂
what about lysol wipes
I always use alcohol with no problem. Its the best wat to clean al bacterie.
I use cases with a sliding camera cover, the rail for the cover actually makes the phone 100% stable on a flat surface and also a bit tilted towards you making faceid just a tad easier to use
Hey bro do u perhaps know shere can i get one for the 14 pro max
Oh, I never even thought about that. I just got the iPhone 13 with a case, the case protrudes past the camera lens so very unlikely anything would happen
My phone was dropped on an airplane, it hit the seat rail and the result was a broken lens. This was about a 24" drop, a slight bounce on the carpet and then impact with the metal rail. This was a very minor fall and it shattered the glass lens, so please don't believe that you don't need protection.
I personally never thought about it but getting the 14 PM, my screen protector came with camera protectors as well so I’m using. In fact, my XS Max had what seemed like a crack in the camera.
Does your camera protector fit i ordered 2 off amazon an they dont fit over the camera lenses, there the exact same size if that makes sense. Its as if they need to be a tiny bit bigger to slot over them
@@travelexplore1145 no they actually fit. The brand is TOCAL.
@@ResplendentRaider do u have to push them on with some force lol. Or do they no actually sit over the lens an flush with the back of the phone
@@travelexplore1145 it just sits on the module just like putting the protector on the screen
Quick update…I decided to take it off the camera. Just dont really think it’s necessary. Plus considering that Apple still gave me full value for my XS Max when I traded it in🤷🏽♂️
What’s your thought on a phone case like the Ghostek Nautical which has a built in cover over your camera lens? It’s not a lens protector per se, but just a part of the cover. I’ve used this type of case on my iPhone 8 and 12 Pro Max and didn’t really see any reduction in video or image quality. However, now I just bought a 14 Pro Max and I’m getting into content creation so I want the highest quality possible. I just bought another Ghostek Nautical case. I may run some tests with and without the case for quality. Worst case scenario is when I shoot photos and videos….I just take the case off or use another case while I shoot.
I think it’s been proven the lenses aren’t pure sapphire. Like the front ceramic sheild, it scratches at a level 6 with deeper grooves at a level 7… Real sapphire should make it to level 9.
Hi James, Yeah, I came to learn that later on from you guys. Thanks for the correction! I'll make sure to be more precise with my preparation next time : )
To level 8, watch JerryRigEverything. He did that to 13 PM and it got scratched at level 6
These lenses arent made of sapphire.
“it scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7” 😉
Then they're definitely glass and glass is glass, it breaks 😂😂😂
I have the aluminium frame from Hofi that covers the enite camera bump but It have cutouts for the lenses instead of cover glass. I really like it because lenses are now flushed 1mm below the protective frame and it's easier to clean them all at once with a cloth. About the protectors that actually cover the lenses there are good ones but you must choose ones that adhere to the lenses without air gap otherwise they will affect picture quality (especially night photos with a lot of artificial light sources as there will be crazy flaring)
i think it'll just be better if you buy a case that covers up the sides of the camera bump or one that's a little higher than the camera itself. so when you place your phone on a surface, your phone won't wobble and your camera will still be protected without risking the photo quality with the lens protectors.
And that's exactly what I tell people. Thanks for watching, Azi Lee.
But the question is will it protect when you put your phone in the pocket and take back so often?
Thanks for making this video. I purchased a well-rated lens cover (it was a one piece style that goes over the thee lenses) but no matter how accurately I placed it, it affected the focusing of that camera of my 14 Pro Max as soon as I opened the camera app. And when I was recording a video, it constantly focused and refocused which created a weird jumping around / zooming effect when the center or focus had not changed as dramatically as the lenses / focus were reacting. Looking this up on TH-cam to see if anyone had was experiencing this, I came across you video. What inexperienced isn’t mentioned here but I’m glad to confirm that the lens covers just aren’t needed to begin with! 😀
Got lens protectors on my 14 PM. They look good, offer extra protection & absolutely no reduction in the photo quality at all.
I got one that protects the entire camera bump and is tempered glass n not plastic and is perfectly clear. No glare or anything and the pictures and videos are, to me, the same quality with and without the glass protector. To anyone wanting to protect their cameras, I would suggest going that route over the little circles over the lenses.
Do you maybe have a link or a name of the protection?
Yes i just got myselft Spigen Camera lens protector.
@@kirkitkakeeda is it any good? I’m looking for a back glass protector myself. My wife dropped her 13 from approximately 2-3 feet onto the tile floor (in the case) and it shattered the back
Funny thing is I didn’t even know there were little ones available I just the first time I saw a camera lens protector bought it and it was the whole full tempered glass piece, dropped my phone and it protected the cameras and was still usable for a month until I got a new one.
Same with me I got these um UNIX OPTIX camera lens protector they have Aluminium edges and 9h tempered Glass also ROHS compliant.
I got a big scratch on the black rim and it came off when I put the protector 😅 my cameras were fine the entire 2 years with no protector with the 12 pro max.
My lens cracked and fell off and it’s 600 dollars to repair so I’m Just gonna use these until I decide to replace it. It works pretty good so far it’s much better than the clear tape I was using before.
That's really a bummer. Sorry to hear that. And those darn camera lenses are very expensive as well. That's where I find Apple comes up short. They do have great products, but those repair costs are just absurd. Hope you will get it fixed soon brother.
Have you changed it now
@@prajawaljain3838 No I haven't. I still have the sierra blue.
Does applecare cover that?
@@litastar2455 they do Im pretty sure it cost 100 dollars mine literally ran out the month I broke it so 600 bucks.
The idea of a camera protector is amazing but when you put it on it makes the camera blury-ish and lowers the quality of it a little bit, but if you are really clumsy or got children that use your phone its okay to add another layer of protection.
I’d say yes - one of my sapphire lenses has tiny scratches and now I have 3 dark speckles in every picture
Just curious, do you happen to know where you got that scratch from? I considering buying lens protectors since my phone gets mixed in with keys/coins/lighters etc. I also heard from many people that its not actually made from sapphire.
I agree it’s not worth decresing the quality of the photos but also I dropped my Iphone 11 from pocket height and broke both of the lenses, which is the sole reason to why I have to buy a new phone now.
Nest thing you can do To prevent this from happening next time is to put a case on your iPhone that covers the camera area as well. Hope you never encounter such thing.
does your phone case have a little bump around the camera bump? because mine does and such thing has never happened to me
I currently use these on my 14 pro max and also had them on my 12 pro. I never experienced any glares on my pictures because I have a habit of wiping my cameras before hand. Also, to remove them, I just used the tip of my finger nail to pop them off. It wasn't difficult at all. I'd rather use these instead of a naked camera because I have seen iPhones with absolutely destroyed/shattered camera lenses and they had protective phone cases on. I'm not taking that risk. 🤷🏾♀
True man, like why not use them. Better than nothing for sure and picture is the same after.
i have every iPhone since iPhone 4 never broked camera or display
@@Di3ago well this is not iphone 4 tho.
someone just needed simething to upload for views lol
Placed it on my Iphone 14 pro max the same day high humidity moist formed inside, did removed them immediately. Currently using case with built in lens cover.
I bought iPhone lens screen protectors with them on it seems that when I was pointing it at certain parts like at a television and I saw glare flaws in the camera that I didn't like it seemed like it was a lot of glare blurry type of look so I've decided to take it off and I tried it again and it was super clear like the manufacturer intended it to be so screen protector camera lens or screen protector covers for the camera lens are a no no you really don't need it
Very helpful video, thank you!
You're welcome, Andrea.
I'll gladly sacrifice a bit of photo quality in exchange for protected lenses -- I like to get the adhesive ones that cover each individual lens, like those seen in the video and they have not failed me yet. I know two people who have damaged and cracked their lenses and they did not have camera protectors on 'em.
They are made of sapphire, yes. It doesn’t mean they are impossible to harm, only very unlikely with normal wear and tear. However, lens protectors are highly unlikely made of sapphire and are much more prone to get damaged ad consequently impact the image quality. If they are then hard to remove, they are only semi permanent junk.
Also, adding another layer of a material of non-negligible refractive index that is unlikely to end up perfectly aligned _will_ negatively impact images (this written by someone who spent a doctorate designing optical systems).
I’m always grateful to see someone’s video. As an amateur photographer with a new iPhone 14 pro I am interested in a lens protector. I noticed when you put the lens protector on your phone in the video you used your fingers to press the lens covers onto the lenses. You then did not wipe the lens protectors off thus leaving oil from your lenses. You did not wipe the oil off the lens protectors before taking the demonstration picture of the lens protectors clarity. Naturally the oil from your fingers would degrade the quality of the picture. Perhaps you should clean the lens protector caps before taking the demonstration picture to get a fair comparison of the lens with and without the lens protectors.
That's absolutely true. Thanks so much for this insight. I will definitely think about wiping the lenses next time
Actually lens broke on my 12 pro max, doesn't affect the camera I just hate seeing it that way, can that be fixed?
sometimes i feel like channels like these dont understand risk management. “the chances of it falling directly on the lens is very low” yeah but i can still happen. personally i dont like the way a case feels on my phones. i typically just put a screen protector on my phones and leave em and theyll be fine for years as long as i replace the protector when needed. the new lenses are made from sapphire (or have sapphire properties to prevent scratching) so thats not the issue. the issue is so the actual lenses themselves dont crack, and also to prevent the metal casing around the lenses from getting scratched (which happens all the time, mine are pretty rough).
That's actually a pretty good argument. I definitely think twice before I advise people to do (or not do) something. When it comes to these camera lens protectors, I weighed the pros and cons and found out that having a case is a better solution to protect lenses from scratching/cracking. With that being said, if you are someone who doesn't like putting a case around the iPhone (which I definitely understand), then you might consider using these lens protectors. Just pick one with good quality, and you're good to go. Thanks for watching and commenting bro.
Thank you very much for your video, it helped me a lot, totally grateful for your honesty🙏
You’re welcome Ramon 😊
Where did you get the phone case and does it have the animation for magsafe?
For my Sony camera A7 III, I usually use lens filter to protect it but the problem with the iPhone that I don’t know with one is enough good quality (clear and resistance) to buy one
True and most brands on Amazon are just Aliexpress quality.
You could've easily shown a before and after photo after installing the lens protector
What’s the big deal the video is only like 7 mins long anyway 🙄
@@chunkyfxdls6622 a bit too long
@@danielmaharaj6106 🙉
There was no difference thats why he didnt show it
@@chunkyfxdls6622 bro what are you talking about? he is saying a before and after photo should have been included lmao. tf does the video length have to do with anything.
sapphire is scratched resistance only, not impact resistance. so if your phone fall down from some height and hit any sharp concrete directly to ur lens, the lens will be crack/break. if you trying to scratching ur lens yeah it won’t break or scratch but still sapphire would not guarantee lens impact. fyi currently we have sapphire lens protector
I personally do not use protector too but I’m using case with a drop mount attached for lenses camera like sandmarc and the was protected under those drop mount just in case of fall but the chance to hit direct was slim unless it’s a pointed object that poke straight the lense.
If you really like to use one and not so worry bout glaring of lense then use a tampered glass type of protector and not plastic.
Thanks for sharing your approach! Using a case with a drop mount sounds like a smart way to protect your camera while keeping the lens clear. And great tip about the tempered glass protector - definitely a good option for those looking for extra protection without compromising photo quality.
My iPhone 15 Plus camera is scratched after a week having the phone with a case. Not the lens actually but the aluminum ring around it. My case doesn’t protect the camera area.
I just bought these camera lens protectors and it definitely affect camera quality. I think I’ll keep them until i find a camera that actually protects the whole camera area just like the one you showed in the video.
The lens cover makes sense especially by using no case , also if you get premium ones it does not BLURR AT ALL AND YOU TOUCKED THE FIRST one Lens firstly
I bought tempered glass protector for camera for my 14 plus. While taking photos with flash there’s a white glare in the background. Without flash no big glare. I am using a UAG case but i feel the camera lens is protruding out. Will keep using it for a while before deciding to remove or not.
I had a purple 14 PM max and purple camera lens protectors on it. I haven't had any problems with photos.. And if the camera lands on the back during a fall, your camera is definitely damaged.
Placed it on my Iphone 14 pro max the same day high humidity moist formed inside, did removed them immediately. Currently using case with built in lens cover.
although i agree, who knows when the camera lens protector actually protects when there's freak accident. but i don't really like the lower picture and video quality dude to the additional plastic layer.
Hence I would suggest 2 things, get a good drop case + get a flip cover that can soft lock with magnet or button. This outer flip layer will take the brunt of the impact, then your case absorbs more shock.
better yet, get a flip cover that has cover for the camera that you can slide out when u need to use. I found these in chinese e-commerce websites. they do make innovative products.
The other issue is, we don't really know how strong these camera protectors are. whether they make a difference at all. so we are all talking out of the unknown. only way to know is drop tests.
It’s like buying a 4k monitor but then adding screen cover so it looks like 1080p because you heard 1080p was better for gaming. Then you find it has only reduced the resolution without improving the frame-rate and the cover is hard to take off without damaging the screen. Could have solved the problem by reducing the resolution output to the monitor or bought a cheaper 1080p monitor. Tldr don’t get a camera lens cover, just get a thicker case. Bad idea paying all that money for a great camera only to do something that results in bad photos.
Me watching this with my iPhone with a broken camera lens: 🗿🗿🗿
So I have protective lens on my camera, I notice trying to take moon shots or night time shots when lamps or other light sources it’s turn it into a star access whole photo or blurs the moon, Would it work better without them on or any other fix to sort problem out ?????
It's not about it getting scratched or anything. It's put on there so that the lens itself wouldn't break should you drop it on a hard surface.
That’s how I broke my iPhone 13 mini lens. Now I’m going to buy new iPhone + lens protector…
@@JohnnyBravo42 and case?
@@JohnnyBravo42 don’t use single big lens protector it put scratch on boundary of lens
exactly
@@Farming_knowledge.89: 1 piece also affects photo quality if not more since the glass sorta blocks the flash when taking photos in dark areas.
In terms of case, I ordered Spigen’s Optik Armour, (I’m not a clean freak) it has a lens cover that blocks dust & no one can ever come & accuse me for taking unsolicited pics / clips.
i got a lens protector that came with a case, screen protector, etc bundle and when i got a new case because the other one was falling apart i had to take it off because it covered the lens a little but when i tried to take the protector off it shattered and got stuck in my fingers and wouldnt come off
How about flares when shooting in direct light source? Do not these protectors make the flares worse?
What are you on about. Sapphire still scratches (not so easily but it still scratches, just like gorilla glass, Razer blade won't hurt it (marketing)but a basic book staple will tear it apart). Also you need to protect it from it's main impact issue, which is the lens edges, any slight tap on the edges will play hell with whatever is inside as well as with the very thin lenses themselves, the little metal ring won't protect them, that should have been molded as part of the shell.
Mine broke with a very easy fall, so yes, it’s recommended to use it
Another main issue is when you use flash this lens protectors ruin the photos
Mine is different because mine doesn't cover each individual lens. I have a square lens that covers the lens all at once and doesn't stick over each individual lens. So removing it is less likely to do damage.
Does it apply for the latest iPad Pro too?
Good question, Moren. And to be honest, I haven't tested that out. So I can't give you a straight answer.
Io ho da poco acquistato questo telefono e già dal primo giorno mi sono accorta che c’era un’impronta sulle fotocamere che non si toglieva ma ho lasciato perdere pensando ci fosse una sorta di pellicola sulle fotocamere adesso ho notato dei graffi penso si siano fatti portandolo in borsa quindi ho cercato di capire se c’era in effetti qualche protezione ma ad occhio non riesco a capire ho provato a strofinare il dito , la salvietta apposita ma non si toglie nulla
Secondo te c’è o non c’è questa pellicola ?
I bought the sapphire lens protector, the most expensive and supposedly best protector in the market, my lenses cracked twice, so yeah, it can happen
Yeah, those things don't bring any value to the actual cameras. Hope you can fix your camera lenses.
theyre most useful for scratch resistance not drop protection. very fragile, very hard.
Can you suggest some best phone cases
1. Apple doesn't use pure sapphire. And it is not even close to being as strong as real sapphire. It's BASICALLY GLASS. IT'S LITERALLY NORMAL GLASS.
2. Even if it was pure sapphire, a fall on rocks or any hard surface would crack or damage it.
Which storage would you recommend for the iphone 14 pro?
256 or 512
The new iPhone14 the camera lenses stick out quite far so the chance of it falling on them is a lot higher than usual
That's actually very true
I just bought one just in case because the lenses are only part sapphire not 100% also I do see the pictures being not the best but most times my 13 ProMax auto fixes it
Useful tips sir, thank you very much
Always welcome : )
I always like to put a camera lens protector on my iPhones. An apple employee was telling me that if “you have apple care you don’t need a case”. Look here you’re buying a $1,100 phone lol I’m putting on everything I can to protect it. Even with apple care I use the case the camera lens protectors and screen protector. Once they’re there they’re there.
Couldn’t agree more. The iPhones are too dang expensive (and easily breakable) to not invest in some $50/$60 phone case as well as screen/lens protection.
@@rtierra very well agree it’s gonna last me a long time.
Going caseless was the worst adbie I've gotten. Its common knowledge iPhones screens are prone to shattering
iPhones are sleek- so sleek ,they slide out of or across most everything. I just went to the 14Pro from my trusty 5S (9 years old- 3 batteries). The 5 had good InCases, no screen protector (kept original screen), and was rarely dropped- cases made it safer and easier to handle- always case on. I've gotten another layer of protection with the 14 with screen protector and lens protectors- they may be scratched at some point, then I'll change them out. He offers not proof that photo quality is lowered, except by his full plastic case.
@@ktkt1825 I’ve never had issue ever with camera lens Apple Store workers told me they do absolutely nothing to harm the phone I always put them on it’s a $900 phone
Not all sapphire is the same. The sapphire used on the iPhone camera lenses is not great quality like what you'd find on a watch crystal. I've seen several cracked iPhone cameras which were inside cases when they were dropped. There is also a ring around each of those 3 lenses in the pro models which is made of glass. I got a small chip on one of them in my 13 Pro Max and Apple refused to do anything for cosmetic damage. Thankfully my camera lenses are fine, but I'm not taking a chance anymore. The iPhone cameras are quite fragile and expensive to fix, especially the pro models so some form of camera protection is absolutely necessary.
Love the video, At 2:09 how do you get the date below the time?
Great review. I am still not taking chances though.
I use the sapphire lens. Sapphire doesn’t bring any changes to the camera quality.
yes you are right !I take off night photos with flash with and without protector
There is a test in TH-cam and it's ether not a sapphire or poor quality sapphire as on MOHS hardness scale sapphire is rated 9/10 which is practically impossible to scratch by metal. The test showed that iPhone camera lens glass is ~6/10 which proves that it's not a sapphire. Material having 6/10 MOHS scale can be scratch with metal or even glass. So lens glass can be damaged if you put it your pocket with your keys.
Yeah, you definitely should be careful at the end of the day. But having those lens protectors will not solve much of this problem.
@@AMIRBENDABI agree, if you wanna have quality photos these protectors make no sense. You just have to careful.
I dropped my last iPhone in a gravel lot. The camera lens hit a rock and cracked down the middle. My photos were filled with blurs and glares over the spot where that crack was for the rest of the time I had that iPhone. I’ll take my chances with a camera lens protector on this new iPhone 15. No image quality effect so far under any conditions.
Thanks for your comment, Jon!
Agree. Don’t need it. Have used iPhone as long as I can embrace and never have I once got close to scratching or breaking the lens
Lenses are cover by sapphire not made with sapphire. There is thin layer or sapphire to protect from scratches not cracked.
Thanks for this info brother. I definitely made a mistake on this one.
I dont have these lens on mine just the phone case am i good? Or do i get the lens protector
I stopped posting my photography because of that camera lens protector it just made all photos look so bad and blurry and missing focus so yeah i agree with you i will just buy good phone cases that will make sure my phone camera is safe
Loved the video, thx
I only bought a complete square lens protector, because I am afraid that the camera will be damaged as in my iPhone XS Max that, due to humidity, I took the photos with black circular spots, I do not want the same thing to happen in my iPhone 14 Pro.
I know on my $10 K Nikon lens I put usually a UV or skylight filter (similar to these if they are of good optic quality) Replacing a scratched filter is much cheaper than $2 to $3 K to fix your lens! Seems on a $1500 phone it could be a smart investment! As long as it is good quality!!
What about the full camera protectors
Just make sure to get ones made of glass. There is no difference. Opt for the better quality one. A good brand is sanptoch
Thank u so much bro for good information 🥰
You're most welcome. Anytime bro
It’s not good. I had experience with that and most of my photos were blurry with some flashes. Lens also has a good built that is strong.
I know people are gonna be fine with iPhone cases with the camera edges for protection, but people can sometimes constantly put their phones in their pocket and it can sometimes scratch the camera lenses when it was contacted with small medal parts
That's actually a good point of view. A case with a camera bump will not protect the lenses from let's say keys or other sharp metals.
They’re not “made out of sapphire” they have very mild traces of sapphire but they scratch the exact same way glass does.
Yeah, I came to learn that later on. Thanks for the correction! I'll make sure to be more precise with my preparation next time : )
Am I the only one that noticed he used his bare hands to press the lens protector on there leaving behind oils from his skin then he wonders why there's a glare 🤔Ultimately I do agree with him and the plastics will get worse and worse over time. Use them don't use them it boils down to personal preference.
That's actually very well noticed. Thanks for this insight!
I put my phone down screen up , so I got one that just covers the whole thing. Not going caseless yet but I’m protecting it for atleast 6 months completely
i can tell you from my own experience i always had a case on my phone then one sunday i was cleaning my iPhone when i had to go outside real quick to the car to get something.. well guess what happened when i got back out? you can have a case on for years and never drop it but as soon as you forget the case or dont put it on THATS when sht happens
My friend has the 13 pro with a otterbox case and he scratched his lens
Need it to protect my cameras
Get a back case with a cam slider! But don't put this shit it's destroy the photos..and the focus
well actually thats not the lens I tried to protect with those lens protector, but the frame of the lens cause they are really easy to scratched
Yeah, thrat's true. In that case, just get yourself a case that protects that area entirely.
Get a case with a lip around the cameras and you don’t have to worry about scratching them when you put your phone down
@@randomafrags7003 that's exactly what I'm telling people. Thanks!
@@AMIRBENDABI thanks for advice
It can be used with some cases that don't have camera sliders
I’ve seen alot of people with broken camera lens why would it be a small chance of it breaking when the lens are so big and sticking out matter a fact that’s the only thing that sticks out on the iPhone
Strong doesn’t mean it’s not brittle it can still crack… happened to me and apple charges you to replace whole phone
I never scratch my lens without lens protector on my iPhones I always get slim case with that bump on the cameras that’s good enough for me works perfect” they also got cases that have little cap you can open and close for those people who need it I think those will be a better choice it’s never been a problem with me probably because I’m not clumsy and very careful with my stuff but if your one of those that brake and drop everything”sure… get rugged case and lens protection 🤷🏻♂️
I had an iPhone where the camera broke in the first drop so people buy protection cause the fix with the original camera cost around 300 dollars in my country so play smart
Edit: I just want to clarify that I had a case protection there 💀
those camera lenses are near sapphire hardness, they are not made of sapphire how ever look it up...
Thank you sir I change my plan to buy this
I had 11,12 and 13 i put lense protector from shein. Honestly my camera quality never changed all clean and clear also its easy to remove it
Have the iphone 14 for a month only and on it’s first fall, the lens cracked already. So i would also recommend the lens protector 🤦🏽♀️ or a good phone cover
Should I go for a protector for my 14 pro ??
If it is worth apple will sell the protector too just like phone case, but they didn’t sell it it means unnecessary bcz they have good quality of camera lens, i was using that protector too but now I removed bcz of quality of image
Hi Ainun, I'm sorry for the late response. I definitely think the same about it! Besides, having those lens protectors around your camera lenses just diminishes the aesthetic look of the iPhone. I hope you have a great day and if you have any questions, please let me know.