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Griffin Reveal from best buy messes up the flash
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sharpie trick is not working for me for some reason
are you suppose to go beyond the edge to the flat surfaces too?
I did a little bit but I don't it think matters.
Your just trying to prevent the flash from reflecting off the case and flaring into the lens. But it won't make the camera look any better than what it looks like with out the case.
sharpie trick is not working for me for some reason
are you suppose to go beyond the edge to the flat surfaces too?
I did not go beyond the edge sides. I am by no means a photographer but hope these help.
ya for some reason flash is still reflecting off of the case, or maybe its because the sharpie part still looks super shinny?
Shiny is bad. Light bounces off of a shiny surface. Maybe find a different black marker that leaves less of a sheen.
I just took this picture with the case after using the sharpie as seen on my prior images. As you can see there is no fuzz or blur.
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I just took this picture with the case after using the sharpie as seen on my prior images. As you can see there is no fuzz or blur.
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You do realize that close up pics like that don't have that issue in the first place. Only wider shots.
I just took this picture with the case after using the sharpie as seen on my prior images. As you can see there is no fuzz or blur.
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http://gallery.me.com/kliang80#100007/Sharpie
http://gallery.me.com/kliang80#100007/Sharpie test &bgcolor=black
I did not realize this so I did the test again. I took two images in a dark room (turned off the lights) and shot the image, one is with the cover and the other is without the cover. You can noticed a bit of fuzz on the image with the cover but compared to not using the sharpie in my opinion it's much better. I am actually just waiting for the OtterBox to become available to go with that so for now this will do.
With Cover:
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Without Cover:
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OMG!!! YOU ARE A GENIUS, i forgot i still have the original plastic cover on the back hahahah
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
OMG!!! YOU ARE A GENIUS, i forgot i still have the original plastic cover on the back hahahah
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
Lulz.
thanks to you, its actually b/c of the original plastic cover on the back. I was gonna wait until the bestskinsever come before taking that off.
this is the pic w/out plastic cover, but with the sharpied griffin reveal
http://gallery.me.com/kliang80#100007/Test_1
Speck Candyshell may have similar problem
It is a two layer construction. Mine has a black shell with a grey soft rubbery insert. I took my first flash picture and was disappointed as it look a little fuzzy and washed out compared to the same picture without the flash. I'll try the Sharpie trick when I get home and report. I'm thinking even the grey rubber insert might have some reflective properties, jut not as bad as the clear cases.
It is a two layer construction. Mine has a black shell with a grey soft rubbery insert. I took my first flash picture and was disappointed as it look a little fuzzy and washed out compared to the same picture without the flash. I'll try the Sharpie trick when I get home and report. I'm thinking even the grey rubber insert might have some reflective properties, jut not as bad as the clear cases.
my belkin vue screwed my flash up...but with a box cutter and steady hands i now have a clear bumper
I emailed Griffin about the issue. Got this in return:
Hello,
I have heard of those problems and it does seem to be a design issue. At this time I don't really have another case to swap that out for, but we are working to correct the problem. If this is a deal breaker type issue I would suggest returning it for a refund, or I can setup for a replacement once we have the revised units. It will be a while before we have those however, typically takes a month or two to get to us. Let me know what you decide and sorry for the hassle.
Thanks,
******
Support Technician
Griffin Technology
Hello,
I have heard of those problems and it does seem to be a design issue. At this time I don't really have another case to swap that out for, but we are working to correct the problem. If this is a deal breaker type issue I would suggest returning it for a refund, or I can setup for a replacement once we have the revised units. It will be a while before we have those however, typically takes a month or two to get to us. Let me know what you decide and sorry for the hassle.
Thanks,
******
Support Technician
Griffin Technology
my belkin vue screwed my flash up...but with a box cutter and steady hands i now have a clear bumper
I would love to see photos of this. I'm considering it myself.
Somebody already posted a pic of one like it on here...I'll see if I can find time to post a pic later
So people with cases that glare the flash are you going to...
A. Return it immediately (I want my money back)
B. Wait it out (Best buy gives me 30 days)
C. Get a sharpie and fix this issue myself
A. Return it immediately (I want my money back)
B. Wait it out (Best buy gives me 30 days)
C. Get a sharpie and fix this issue myself