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03/22/2007 02:09:08 PM · #1 |
I used to have a Nikon D70s, and it had an LCD screen protector that came with the package. My 5D does not. In no time at all, that screen will be destroyed. Is it better to find something hard and built for the camera, or just use something like a screen protector for a PDA? As far as the permanent application, this is what I found: LCD Cover
Scott
edit: add link
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 14:12:49. |
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03/22/2007 02:13:19 PM · #2 |
| I've not used a screen protector on either of my Canon bodies (5D and previously 10D), and have had no problem with damaged screens. |
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03/22/2007 02:18:24 PM · #3 |
I heard once that the screens from Canon are better then Nikon's.
I've never had a scratch on the screen from my Canon 350D and currently my Canon 30D, and never used a screen like that.
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 14:18:45. |
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03/22/2007 02:22:57 PM · #4 |
Nah, never damaged a screen. I shoot right-handed and left-eyed so I get nose prints on my LCD all the time. A quick wipe with my shirt fixes that. :)
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03/22/2007 02:23:18 PM · #5 |
I believe the protectors on the Nikon line are strictly to avoid nose prints. :) I didn't use the one that came with the D100 and had no issues, though I abused my camera mercilessly. I use the D200's, only because I've never actually removed it in all the time I've had it.
Edit: See, Cindi knows nose prints. :)
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 14:23:48. |
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03/22/2007 02:26:49 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Louis:
Edit: See, Cindi knows nose prints. :) |
yes, me too :P |
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03/22/2007 02:46:10 PM · #7 |
Most of those LCD's (Canon and Nikon's) are made by Sony anyway and I doubt that they are much different in scratch resistance.
I've got the protector on my D70 LCD and would want it on any camera. Usually I have the neckstrap wrapped around my hand (seldomly around my neck because of the heave lenses I have) and one of the hard elements of my neckstrap scratched the protector quite bad. So, good excuse to get a D200 instead of a 15 euro replacement.... :)
Fine scratches on LCD's can be fixed with Brasso metal polish. I have used it with great success on the screens of Nokia and Sony-Ericsson phones and a Palm PDA. I'll use it on my LCD protector too soon. If anyone is sceptic I will shoot some pics of that. Just don't use it on the rest of the camera.
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 14:46:23.
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03/22/2007 02:47:06 PM · #8 |
| I always use protection. :-P |
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03/22/2007 02:47:41 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Just don't use it on the rest of the camera. |
You can't smear it on the sensor, to avoid dust and scratches?
hmm.. |
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03/22/2007 02:49:50 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Just don't use it on the rest of the camera. |
You can't smear it on the sensor, to avoid dust and scratches?
hmm.. |
If I scratched my sensor during cleaning I would use it on the CCD too. :)
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03/22/2007 02:51:19 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Just don't use it on the rest of the camera. |
You can't smear it on the sensor, to avoid dust and scratches?
hmm.. |
If I scratched my sensor during cleaning I would use it on the CCD too. :) |
you lost me there. |
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03/22/2007 02:55:34 PM · #12 |
| I am using a cheap screen protector similar to PDA ones. I decided to protect the screen of my slr because with years, I noticed that the screen of my bridge camera became scratched. |
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03/22/2007 03:04:35 PM · #13 |
i'm not sure i'd want this stuff anywhere near my eyes, never mind rubbing on my face...
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Fine scratches on LCD's can be fixed with Brasso metal polish. |
both my canons have never had a protected LCD, and i don't exactly baby the camera. even it were to get a gouge in it - it likely wouldn't really bother me.
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 15:05:48.
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03/22/2007 03:07:05 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Just don't use it on the rest of the camera. |
You can't smear it on the sensor, to avoid dust and scratches?
hmm.. |
If I scratched my sensor during cleaning I would use it on the CCD too. :) |
you lost me there. |
Had to think a bit about that, it looks a bit strange the way I have put it, so on a serious note:
No you can't smear it on the sensor to avoid dust and scratches.
You should not use Brasso on your sensor ever.
But if I scratched my sensor in any way, I would attempt to get the scratch off with Brasso, because the camera would be screwed anyway.
Brasso is seriously a good idea for LCD's, try it on something else first (like an old phone) when you are in doubt and start with a small part of the corner to see the effect on the LCD.
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03/22/2007 03:08:49 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by soup:
i'm not sure i'd want this stuff anywhere near my eyes, never mind rubbing on my face... |
In the end it gets absorbed into the cloth you use for the polishing. And you can rub it extra with a clean part (you should do that anyway) of the cloth to take the last bits off. Nothing to worry about.
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03/22/2007 03:10:48 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
I've not used a screen protector on either of my Canon bodies (5D and previously 10D), and have had no problem with damaged screens. |
Ditto, except 10D and 30D, and I consider myself pretty rough on equipment. |
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03/22/2007 03:12:32 PM · #17 |
i suppose, but nothing i'll likely try unless i am selling the camera ;}
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Originally posted by soup:
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i'm not sure i'd want this stuff anywhere near my eyes, never mind rubbing on my face...
In the end it gets absorbed into the cloth you use for the polishing. And you can rub it extra with a clean part (you should do that anyway) of the cloth to take the last bits off. Nothing to worry about. |
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 15:13:30.
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03/22/2007 03:58:55 PM · #18 |
I use this:
//www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=441824&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
It's nice for chimping when its bright out, and the shade also can be removed leaving just a piece of glass/plastic protecting the LCD.
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03/22/2007 04:34:16 PM · #19 |
I use nothing, other than several layers of nose grease, on either of my Canon cameras and haven't yet had any visible scratches.
My 1D body has some deep gouges in the metal though, but the LCD is fine. |
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03/22/2007 04:43:23 PM · #20 |
| The 10d I bought used already had a Hoodman screen protector attached to the screen with some pretty heavy duty adhesive. I can use the LCD no problem, but it is distracting and annoying. Been trying to get up the courage to try and remove it. Anybody have good ideas on a solvent that would get rid of the adhesive, but not damage the LCD or camera body? |
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03/22/2007 05:54:05 PM · #21 |
maybe isopropyl alcohol?
second thought would be ronsonal lighter fluid. but i think that may be too harsh.
third - look up the companies site, and see if they have a removal instructions page. maybe this one should be first ;}
or try cutting the adhesive so you can remove the actual unit, and then scrap away the rest of the adhesive.
please don't hold me liable for my thoughts on the matter...
Originally posted by shutterpuppy:
The 10d I bought used already had a Hoodman screen protector attached to the screen with some pretty heavy duty adhesive. I can use the LCD no problem, but it is distracting and annoying. Been trying to get up the courage to try and remove it. Anybody have good ideas on a solvent that would get rid of the adhesive, but not damage the LCD or camera body? |
Message edited by author 2007-03-22 17:54:19.
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03/22/2007 11:28:25 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by soup:
maybe isopropyl alcohol?
second thought would be ronsonal lighter fluid. but i think that may be too harsh.
third - look up the companies site, and see if they have a removal instructions page. maybe this one should be first ;}
or try cutting the adhesive so you can remove the actual unit, and then scrap away the rest of the adhesive.
please don't hold me liable for my thoughts on the matter...
Originally posted by shutterpuppy:
The 10d I bought used already had a Hoodman screen protector attached to the screen with some pretty heavy duty adhesive. I can use the LCD no problem, but it is distracting and annoying. Been trying to get up the courage to try and remove it. Anybody have good ideas on a solvent that would get rid of the adhesive, but not damage the LCD or camera body? |
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GOO GONE!!! THE BEST INVENTION IN THE WORLD!! |
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03/22/2007 11:53:22 PM · #23 |
See, if ya just had a flip-out LCD screen, you wouldn't have any problem. :P
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03/23/2007 04:19:21 AM · #24 |
Much like other forms of protection, my LCD probably should be covered, but rarely is.
I like to live dangerously... |
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03/23/2007 08:34:51 AM · #25 |
You don't need anything on there. My 30D has never had protection and after a year and 17,000 shots there is not a mark on it. It hangs around my neck so the screen rubs buttons, zippers, etc.
I also have a GPS unit with a similar screen - it lives without protection too - in a bag, on the floor of the car, my kids play with it - not mark on it and I know it's been dropped in rocks and gravel more than once.
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