New Canon 5D Mark III: LCD monitor cover?? Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a...

Richard2673 Loc: Eastern Oregon

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

I have used one similar to this one:

Vello Snap-On LCD Screen Protector for Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS & 5DS R

Or

GGS III LCD Screen Protector glass for CANON 5D Mark III

Look on Amazon. They clip on.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

I use the cell phone screen protectors from the 99 cent store!!
Cut to fit. ;-)
SS

chaman

No matter what you put there it will get fingerprints too and you will need to clean it too. The area where you are seeing the fingerprints is essentially a clear piece of plastic over your LCD so your LCD is well protected from the factory. If you clean it with a good quality microfiber cloth you will be okay. Ive never seen a valid reason for these covers except for making the LCD dimmer.

marki3rd Loc: Columbus, Indiana

chaman wrote:

No matter what you put there it will get fingerprints too and you will need to clean it too. The area where you are seeing the fingerprints is essentially a clear piece of plastic over your LCD so your LCD is well protected from the factory. If you clean it with a good quality microfiber cloth you will be okay. Ive never seen a valid reason for these covers except for making the LCD dimmer.

Well, the various covers available do protect the plastic built in LCD cover from scratches which is why most people use them.

chaman

marki3rd wrote:

Well, the various covers available do protect the plastic built in LCD cover from scratches which is why most people use them.

I dont know about you but Ive never scratched any of the plastic LCD covers on either of my Canon bodies, all six of them. The plastic is more resistant than some believe.

Anandnra Loc: Tennessee

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

You can try one of these ...
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lcd+screen+protector+canon+5d3

or save some money and do as SS suggested - buy a pack of protectors for a phone and cut them to size.

Haydon

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

This is the one I use on my 5DIII.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889602-REG/Giottos_sp8320_AEGIS_Pro_Glass_Screen.html

It's pricey but it's made of Schott Glass with 12 Layers of Anti-Reflective Coating. Used it since 2012 and still looks brand new with a perfect fit.

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

Haydon wrote:

This is the one I use on my 5DIII.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889602-REG/Giottos_sp8320_AEGIS_Pro_Glass_Screen.html

It's pricey but it's made of Schott Glass with 12 Layers of Anti-Reflective Coating. Used it since 2012 and still looks brand new with a perfect fit.

I've used the Giottos as well, worth the investment.

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

Haydon wrote:

This is the one I use on my 5DIII.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889602-REG/Giottos_sp8320_AEGIS_Pro_Glass_Screen.html

It's pricey but it's made of Schott Glass with 12 Layers of Anti-Reflective Coating. Used it since 2012 and still looks brand new with a perfect fit.

Sorry, double post.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

I have clear plastic/vinyl shields on all my LCDs. I prefer Zagg, but anything is better than nothing. If you ever sell or trade it, a scratch-free LCD is a big selling point.

http://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=zagg+for+canon+5D&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Azagg+for+canon+5D

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

I've used those covers in the past... but find they just get in the way and end up being more hassle than they're worth. After 12 years shooting with various DSLRs, I've never damaged one of those LCD screens. And they are easy to clean.

So, to me, NONE is preferable.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

That's what I do. It works just fine. Back to no finger prints in seconds. I do the same with my 4s iPhone. I use the cloth that came with a lens.

Best wishes for enjoying the 5D M III. Mine is now 3 years old. I love it!! :D
Mark

chaman wrote:

No matter what you put there it will get fingerprints too and you will need to clean it too. The area where you are seeing the fingerprints is essentially a clear piece of plastic over your LCD so your LCD is well protected from the factory. If you clean it with a good quality microfiber cloth you will be okay. Ive never seen a valid reason for these covers except for making the LCD dimmer.

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new........ Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
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I tried many variations of these. None of the plastic or clip-ons worked.
The plastic ones would soon start to peel at the corners. The ones that slid over the viewfinder always got dirt and lint behind them.
When the multi-layered glass ones(Gorilla Glass) came out, these were the winner, they fit perfectly, easy to wipe off and do not scratch.
The GGS brand seems to be one of the best. I have them on all of my stuff with no issues. Of course these are a personal preference. We all find what works for us.

http://www.amazon.com/GGS-Screen-Protector-optical-glass/dp/B008BYO1E8/ref=sr_1_7?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1462640978&sr=1-7&keywords=GGS+LCD+Screen+Protector+glass

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Richard2673 wrote:

Just got my new....er, should say, refurbed Mark III. $2099 from Canon. And already have my finger prints on the LCD monitor. Is there a "cover" for these?? Which one is preferable??
3 lenses due today, too.

Not being familiar with this camera, I'm a Canon guy but have never worked with the Mk3, does the screen fold up? If so you'd be better to clean and fold it for storage rather than a cover which won't allow you to fold (close) the screen.