Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

That first one you mentioned is the one I have on my D7100 ... only problem I have with it, is the SCHOTT name interferes with my composition in LiveView!

And, yes, it was expensive ... but, well worth it, in my estimation ... for my uses, anyway ...

The D7000 uses a fitted glass in a plastic frame, much like the one designed for the D90 ... not as expensive as the Schott, but works very well on that unit!

The T3 has a plastic one - an Amazon special ... can't remember the name ... fits like a glove ...

Never bothered with any of the others ... the T4i and 60D have the flip kind ... so, too, the D5500 / D5300 ... the D3200 - I have a metal drop-down thingy!

The 77s are also Fully Articulating - so, again - no need ... the a58's semi-retired ... haven't even bothered ... not too worried about it ... K-50's scratch-res.

dave.m

rather than glass I prefer to use matte plastic self adhesive screen protection. The extra protection is useful especially on a smart phone, but the main reason I use matte is that it significantly reduces stray light reflections - same reason I add them to my phone and gps (even the one in the car). They work just fine with touch screens also

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

Been using the Vello on my D3 and D810 I like them

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

We have plowed this ground several times before. I use the Vello glass on both my cameras. $25 at B&H. Provides good protection and the touch screen works just fine. If you don't want to spend much go to Dollar Tree and buy the iPad protector for a $1. Cut those to size and get 6 or more for a $1.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

Orca Loc: Little Egg Harbor, NJ USA

I installed the glass protector on my D5500 Nikon with articulating touch screen and it works quite well. No problems and easier to wipe off smudges then before.

alfeng Loc: Out where the West commences ...

FWIW. I will confirm that Schott glass covers are very vulnerable to cracking ...

Mine did, too!

While the LCD surface may be scratch-resistant, they can be scratched, so I am in the camp that believes that SOME protection is better than none ....

And so, the thin, inexpensive, press-on protectors which are used for phones-and-tablets are a-good-thing to consider.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Yes, Alf ... ANY LCD Protection is better than NONE - right?

Jim Bob

Waste of money.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Ya live and learn, huh, Mark?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

To each - his or her own, huh, Jim Bob ?


Oh, BTW ....

Several years ago I bought a used D90 ... the LCD was pock-marked ... worse than Richard Burton's face!!!

Finally sent it back, a month later ... a few months later, bought a D7000 ... got a GLASS screen protector for it, right off the bat!!!!

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

$25 is like 6 Happy Meals... Like you say to each their own!!!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Yes, they make sense. I have glass "protectors" on the LCD screen on the back and the one on the top of both of my cameras. I would rather not be without them.
--Bob

Jim Bob

LOL!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Here's a little comparison set I made a little earlier, today - on the differences between the REAL GLASS LCD Protectors. It also makes some comparisons between various hardware combinations, used to achieve these results. Cameras used for this - were: Sony a77II w/ Sigma EX 105 OS HSM Macro, Canon EOS Rebel T4i with Tamron SP 60 f2 Macro, and the Nikon D7000 w/ Tokina Pro DX 35 Macro. Various amounts of detail may be seen, most notably with the former combination, but neither of the others failed to pick up some other detail, the others missed. So, this test works on two levels - comparing screens, and comparing hardware. Note: the model used in all, but the one of the D7000 showing the fitted screen, is, of course, the Nikon D7100. Although some were also taken with it, these weren't used, perhaps, because they were irrelevant. Please note all three cameras used for the shots, shown here - use different max resolutions: the Sony a77II (and the D7100) are both 24mp. The Canon EOS Rebel T4i is an 18mp camera. The D7000 (3" screen) is a 16mp camera. Hope you find the set enlightening.

Afterthought: I suspect, it would be better for me to leave any judgment calls in respect to the three different hardware combinations, to you. However, what needs to be pointed out, here - with respect to the glass LCD protectors, themselves - is that the plastic framed design used on the 3" display of the D7000 is infinitely better from the point of view of fit, and function - as can be clearly seen. However, it can also be clearly seen the glass used in the older frame design is not of the same quality. It shows every minor scratch, and attracts dust like a magnet. Still, both designs have their merits, and both DO protect your priceless LCD screen.

Nikon D7100 shown w/ Tokina 35 Pro DX Macro attached, used in 1st shot on D7000


Schott Glass (left) SP 8321 (right) [Nikon/Tokina]


Note the fragmentation Top R. corner / right edge [Sony/Sigma]


In this one, notice the shrinkage along the top edge [Canon/Tamron]


Throwaway shot, but shows the fitting of the framed glass for the D7000

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Michael ... is that one piece, or two pieces, then?