Scratches on the lens

[MOONPIE82]

Has anyone tried using the liquid screen protector on the lens to try and prevent scratches ???

 

[Former Member]

Has anyone tried using the liquid screen protector on the lens to try and prevent scratches ???

I havent, but maybe I should. Do you have a link? Those screen protectors are not available from DJI, AFAIK.

Do you think it would cause any image distortion?

 

[msinger]

The Mavic 2 has a UV filter over top of the lens, so you won't actually scratch the lens if something makes contact with the camera. Worst case, you should only have to replace the UV filter.

 

[MOONPIE82]

I havent, but maybe I should. Do you have a link? Those screen protectors are not available from DJI, AFAIK.

Do you think it would cause any image distortion?

I got some for my new phone and used it on the lens as well it repelles dust finger prints water or works great and is completely invisible

 

[MOONPIE82]

I havent, but maybe I should. Do you have a link? Those screen protectors are not available from DJI, AFAIK.

Do you think it would cause any image distortion?

This is what I used

 

[MOONPIE82]

The Mavic 2 has a UV filter over top of the lens, so you won't actually scratch the lens if something makes contact with the camera. Worst case, you should only have to replace the UV filter.

That's what I meant the uv filter covering the lens this well prolong the use and prevent scratches from everyday use

 

[Former Member]

I got some for my new phone and used it on the lens as well it repelles dust finger prints water or works great and is completely invisible

You have an awesome idea since DJI does not sell the lens protector that comes with the gimbal by itself. If you scratch it, youre out of luck. Your idea would stop the filter from getting scratched in the first place.

 

[Former Member]

That's what I meant the uv filter covering the lens this well prolong the use and prevent scratches from everyday use

Excellent! You really have solved the problem of people scratching that lens cover and cant find a new one.

 

[msinger]

That's what I meant the uv filter covering the lens this well prolong the use and prevent scratches from everyday use

You could try something like that, but it might negatively affect the quality of the video/photos. If that happens, then your best bet would probably be to keep the camera covered when you're not flying so the camera is protected.

 

[Former Member]

That's what I meant the uv filter covering the lens this well prolong the use and prevent scratches from everyday use

Ive had at least a dozen people contact me trying to find a replacement lens cover. I have been telling them go buy after market filters, but this is a preventive measure. And so economical.

 

[Coskier]

I would worry about distortion in the images. If someone wants to post before and after pics...

 

[Former Member]

I would worry about distortion in the images. If someone wants to post before and after pics...

I might go get some. I have a zillion scratched lenses here anyway so if they got more scratched I wouldn't be heartbroken.

 

[ZooCougar]

I have watched a few YouTube videos that showed that scratched lenses don’t matter. One was Tony Northrop who advocates for buying awesome used lenses that might be scratched.

I would worry even less about the filters.

What worries me are the filter attachments on the Mavic2.

 

[Former Member]

I have watched a few YouTube videos that showed that scratched lenses don’t matter. One was Tony Northrop who advocates for buying awesome used lenses that might be scratched.

I would worry even less about the filters.

What worries me are the filter attachments on the Mavic2.

What worries you about them? Z or P?

 

[ZooCougar]

What worries you about them? Z or P?

P. It seems like the little spring loaded deals might wear out at some point.

 

[Former Member]

P. It seems like the little spring loaded deals might wear out at some point.

I agree. The Z screw-on lens is easier than the P.