Screen protector for DSLR?
Jan 17, 2017 07:59:39 #
Mark1948 wrote:
What''s the feeling of the class? Who uses? Who doesn't? Thoughts?
Every LCD I have, except the TV, protected with a plastic stick-on. I used to use Zagg, but they're not easily available now. The protectors I have are mostly marked.
Jan 17, 2017 08:36:21 #
Mark1948 wrote:
What''s the feeling of the class? Who uses? Who doesn't? Thoughts?
Yes Get one that is made of glass.
Jan 17, 2017 08:51:17 #
MtnMan wrote:
Yes Get one that is made of glass.
Unless you have a touchscreen.
Jan 17, 2017 09:13:34 #
Its always good to have one. Vello lcd protectors are really good. I have double protection - the vello and on top of that the regular one that came with the Camera. I take extra precaution.
Jan 17, 2017 09:13:58 #
I use a piece of very clear packing tape on the screen. I look for stuff that is absolutely clear and that doesn't have too strong a glue, so I choose it carefully. For 90% of the scratching that occurs to my screens, that works just fine. A really good, hard shot usually would hurt the LCD as much as the glass protector. Replacing LCD's is not rocket science anyway if your half way handy.
Jan 17, 2017 09:20:23 #
I have a Vello glass (very thin) protector on my Nikon D7100. And, I love it. On my Sony A580, I have a snap-on plastic protector. It works, but is not a very elegant solution.
Are either worth the cost? Yes, at least in my book. 👍👍
Are either worth the cost? Yes, at least in my book. 👍👍
Jan 17, 2017 09:32:08 #
I have never had one on my cameras. I feel the view is diminished by using one. I did have one on my iPhone 4S but took it off 2 years ago. It's 5 years old and still no scratches. I really prefer not having one. I don't think there are any scratches on any of my screens and I can clean them with a soft lens cloth. I also discontinued UV filters on my lenses. Just a personal choice. I'm careful with my equipment.
Mark
Mark
Mark1948 wrote:
What''s the feeling of the class? Who uses? Who doesn't? Thoughts?
Jan 17, 2017 09:36:51 #
JCam wrote:
I tend to disagree with you about the filters, and... (show quote)
That's because you don't understand or respect the laws of physics. You are certainly not alone. There are thousands of ideologues out there for whom facts and science hold no meaning. Sad.
Jan 17, 2017 09:48:50 #
Screen protectors are like insurance. When you do not need it, it is too expensive and when you do, you do not have enough. I do not understand why people who just spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on a body will not spend $20 to protect the screen. Sure, a lot people believe that since they never had an accident, they will never have one. But, on the other hand, they buy auto, home, life, and medical insurance. Go figure.
Just because the screen might be cheap and easy to replace, what about the inconvenience and missing pictures?
Just because the screen might be cheap and easy to replace, what about the inconvenience and missing pictures?
Jan 17, 2017 09:51:52 #
Jim Bob wrote:
That's because you don't understand or respect the laws of physics. You are certainly not alone. There are thousands of ideologues out there for whom facts and science hold no meaning. Sad.
Thousands? We should only be so lucky. Millions is closer to the truth. For a country that brags about how good its technology, medicine, etc. are, the level of scientific illiteracy is shockingly high, even among the politicians who make the laws requiring such knowledge.
Jan 17, 2017 09:59:42 #
I use screen protectors on all my Canons. I prefer the glass ones. If there weren't useful, why would Nikon include them on some of their models?
Jan 17, 2017 10:10:59 #
Mark1948 wrote:
What''s the feeling of the class? Who uses? Who doesn't? Thoughts?
I consider it a necessity; but don't get a non-glare one. I usually get expert brand. They go on easy without bubbles and you can't even tell it's there.
I have an old Canon with an articulating screen & I never put a screen protector on it AND I got in the habit of always leaving the screen-side out. Now it is a scratched up mess!
I have a glass one on my phone & just love it!!! I may use glass on my cameras from now on (the jury is still out on this one because I've noticed a few minute chips on it and I've only had the phone for a few months. Then again, I've dropped the phone a few times. I don't usually drop my camera...knock on wood!)
Jan 17, 2017 10:13:48 #
I've never used on and, despite being a clumsy oaf and bashing umpteen cameras, I've never scratched a screen.
Just lately, having read the discussions about filters I'm thinking of discarding the UV filters off the fronts of my lenses too as I usually have the hoods attached.
Just lately, having read the discussions about filters I'm thinking of discarding the UV filters off the fronts of my lenses too as I usually have the hoods attached.
Jan 17, 2017 10:22:08 #
markngolf wrote:
I have never had one on my cameras. I feel the view is diminished by using one. I did have one on my iPhone 4S but took it off 2 years ago. It's 5 years old and still no scratches. I really prefer not having one. I don't think there are any scratches on any of my screens and I can clean them with a soft lens cloth. I also discontinued UV filters on my lenses. Just a personal choice. I'm careful with my equipment.
Mark
Mark
I think you're taking a chance but that's up to you. It only takes one drop to wish you had put protection on your camera. I, also, used to brag about never dropping my camera and was on the fence about UV filters on the lens. Some had them; some didn't. My Sony with the 18-105 lens slipped out of my lap and landed lens down on the concrete. The UV filter saved my lens. Enough said!!!
Jan 17, 2017 10:25:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Unless you have a touchscreen.
I have glass on my phone and touch screen still works flawlessly. Is it different for cameras? I don't own any cameras with a touch screen
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