topic Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium in Z Series

Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

RikZ5P — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:23:40 GMT

My Z5 Premium is nearly two months old but I have noticed what appears to be an oil/residue on the inside of the main camera glass. If you look at it on an angle the glass is blotchy and rainbow coloured.

It doesnt appear to be effecting the quality of the photos.

So my question is should this film/residue be there or should I be booking a repair?

Thankyou for any advice

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

Hampus — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:59:09 GMT

Hi,

That sounds strange. From what kind of angle are you looking at it? Do you have the possibility to compare it with another Z5 Premium?

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

RikZ5P — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:16:19 GMT

Ill try and get a photo of it on my trusty z1 when I get a minute

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

Lord_viridis — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:27:00 GMT

Sound more like the uv filter

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

RikZ5P — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:42:58 GMT

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af65/quando_2009/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0001.jpg

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

MarlonUk1 — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:54:08 GMT

did you remove the plastic cover of the lens? if you take pcitures does it show up?

if you wipe the lens, does the patches lessen?

it think you should have your phone checked at your local Sony Service center

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

RikZ5P — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:00:59 GMT

Wiping has no effect on it

Doesnt appear to effect the camera's opperation

Dont have a local service centre, all my phones have been posted back to manufacturer for repair in the past. Thats why i thought id check first before booking a repair

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

MarlonUk1 — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:05:57 GMT

when was the last time you exposed your device to water? sometimes when moisture dries on the camera lens it leaves patches just like yours. or did you try to clean your device with abbrasive liquids i.e alcohol,.
but anyhow if it doen't affect the camera quality best not to mind it at all ( though perhaps not, if you are OCD like me. )

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

Lord_viridis — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:47:40 GMT

Looking at the pic I'm 99% sure it's the uv filter coming off.

Re: Residue on inside of camera glass Z5Premium

RikZ5P — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:21:15 GMT

Virdis you could be right! Just pointed a remote control at the camera and can see the leds flashing. When I first got the phone this didnt happen as I had to use the front camera to test a remote at work!