G9 screen protection

[CandidG9]

My G9 is my first Canon and I am really impressed with it. I have the ERC case (which works very well on a non-modified G9) but I worry about accidental damage to the screen. I've seen stick-on films etc - and I don't much fancy them.

My dlsr has a clip-on plastic transparent cover which I have always used. Do Canon, or a niche manufacturer, make a similar item?

[CandidG9]

I guess that's a 'No' then folks :(

[denncald]

I'm not aware of such a protective cover for the G9 or G10. I used one of the stick on films by Boxwave for several months, then removed it to have a clearer/sharper image on the LCD. Here's the one I used;

http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouch/cleartouch-screen-protector-canon-powershot-g9_3034.htm

You might be interested in this item that some think is both helpful and protective for the fixed LCD;

http://www.flipbac.com/

I have not purchased one, but am still considering it.

Dennis

[CandidG9]

Hey thanks Dennis. How is the cleartouch Crystal applied? Does it come off easily with no adverse effects?

I quite like the flipbac too. Just a mirror I assume but useful for all kinds of angle shots - and as a protector too of course. Would it also cut out the majority of the glare of the screen when being used at night say, in stealth mode?

[denncald]

The Boxwave screen protector is very easy to apply or remove. There is no glue involved. It works well for protection, and providing more antiglare. However, after a while I found I preferred the clear LCD to any protection. You can also purchase replacement glass for the LCD. I always store my G9 in a small belt bag, so the screen is normally protected without the addition of the other films.

The flipbac device covers your LCD, so yes it could keep the light of the LCD from announcing to the world that you are using the camera. However, you can easily turn off the LCD by using the Display button ( see page 55 of the User Guide). Most folks that are interested in the Flipbac want to use it like it was an articulating LCD, but it is not the same. The older G series (G6 and prior models) had an articulating LCD, so they want something like it again.

Dennis

[CandidG9]

Thanks.

I have just ordered a Flipbac.

Anyone else got one of these and can report effectiveness in a hands-on way?

[markubig]

I use the Giottos protector on my 40D and G9

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/541908-REG/Giottos_SP8301L_AEGIS_Professional_Screen_Protecto r.html

[denncald]

This thread on DPReview concerning the Flipbac started over a month ago. Take your time reading through it for real world experience with it.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=29865345

Dennis

[CandidG9]

thanks Dennis - it's hard being a newbie :)

At least I now know which thread to post my hand-on to - and I will.
Off to read the thread

Will check out the Giotto too Mark

[NJdez]

this is what i use...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/441827-REG/Delkin_Devices_DU3_0_M_BLK_eFilm_Point_Shoot.html

bought mine off ebay for $5 though. the acutual hood snaps on and off
the camrea, while the protective shield remains permanently in place.
looks like this with the hood in place...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/IMG_7451.jpg

[CandidG9]

ooh - serious looking kit there Daz. What kinda stuff do you do with it?

[NJdez]

ooh - serious looking kit there Daz. What kinda stuff do you do with it?
well im more into video than Photo, so this is here to compliment
my doc work. and of course its a hobby. the fisheye is just for fun,
remote shutter for when i need/want things perfect. the great
thing is i can strip the camera down in about 10 seconds to be
pocketable

[wingspar]

Just posting so I can find this again. That ClearTouch Anti-Glare screen protector looks nice.

[wingspar]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/IMG_7451.jpg

Which camera is that? If it’s a G9, do you know if it’s possible to set the camera up to fire with a pocket wizard? Your setup looks like it can be fired wireless, but it’s hard to tell in that photo. I have never used a Canon P&S before, but I have a G9 in transit to me now.

[NJdez]

Which camera is that? If it’s a G9, do you know if it’s possible to set the camera up to fire with a pocket wizard? Your setup looks like it can be fired wireless, but it’s hard to tell in that photo. I have never used a Canon P&S before, but I have a G9 in transit to me now.

its a G10. i dont know what a pocket wizard is, but G9's arent compatible
with EOS (or any other) wired or wireless remotes. you would need to use
a cable release. the remote your looking at on mine works both wired and
wireless.

[wingspar]

its a G10. i dont know what a pocket wizard is, but G9's arent compatible
with EOS (or any other) wired or wireless remotes. you would need to use
a cable release. the remote your looking at on mine works both wired and
wireless.


A Pocket Wizard is a radio controlled device (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=FJb1JVsTGh%21-1551951736?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=441353&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation) used to trigger strobes or other cameras remotely, up to 1,000 feet away. Your photo is the first I’ve ever heard of someone being able to wirelessly trigger a G series camera, so I had to ask. If a G10 can be wirelessly triggered, I’m thinking one should be able to do the same with a G9.

I’ve never owned any Canon equipment before, but Canon is regarded as one of the best P&S manufacturers out there, so I hunted down a used G9, and it’s on it’s way, to be delivered next Thursday. Wirelessly triggering the G9 would be a huge benefit. I already own a couple of Pocket Wizzards, and use them to trigger cameras and studio strobes.

[NJdez]

A Pocket Wizard is a radio controlled device (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=FJb1JVsTGh%21-1551951736?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=441353&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation) used to trigger strobes or other cameras remotely, up to 1,000 feet away. Your photo is the first I’ve ever heard of someone being able to wirelessly trigger a G series camera, so I had to ask. If a G10 can be wirelessly triggered, I’m thinking one should be able to do the same with a G9.

I’ve never owned any Canon equipment before, but Canon is regarded as one of the best P&S manufacturers out there, so I hunted down a used G9, and it’s on it’s way, to be delivered next Thursday. Wirelessly triggering the G9 would be a huge benefit. I already own a couple of Pocket Wizzards, and use them to trigger cameras and studio strobes.

the G10 is the first of the G series able to accept a remote shutter, meaning the G9
cannot. in the pic you see the wired section of the remote can be used as the shutter
release, or as the transmitter for the wireless remote.

your pocket wizard wont work with the G9. search around the forums and you'll see.
the best you can do is a mechanical release. should of gone with a G10 if wireless
shutter release is that important to you...

[CandidG9]

I’ve never owned any Canon equipment before, but Canon is regarded as one of the best P&S manufacturers out there, so I hunted down a used G9, and it’s on it’s way, to be delivered next Thursday.

You will LOVE the G9 - prepare to fall in love :)

[wingspar]

the G10 is the first of the G series able to accept a remote shutter, meaning the G9
cannot. in the pic you see the wired section of the remote can be used as the shutter
release, or as the transmitter for the wireless remote.

your pocket wizard wont work with the G9. search around the forums and you'll see.
the best you can do is a mechanical release. should of gone with a G10 if wireless
shutter release is that important to you...


I’ve done some searching and asking questions here, and that is what I came up with. No wireless control possible with G9, but after seeing your photo, I had to ask. I wanted the longer reach of the G9, so that is why I went with the G9. Maybe when I get to a store that will let me bring my G9 in and compare it to a G10 on the long end, I might change my mind. Radio control would be very nice, and till now, I had no idea that was an advantage of the G10 over the G9, or I might have gone with a G10, specially since the prices are coming down to almost what used G9's are selling for. Thanks for the explanation and info.

You will LOVE the G9 - prepare to fall in love :)

Well, the G9 will have to be something special to make me fall in love with it. I haven’t used a P&S since I retired in 2005, and those were all Nikons, tho I bought some G7's for others, I never got to use them. I’m use to pro bodies and fast glass, so this will have to be one amazing camera for me to fall in love with it. It’s for the occasional time I want to go on a hike, and not drag a heavy body and lenses around. Old age, and bad back make that no fun anymore, but I am looking forward to using it. Should arrive next Thursday.

[CandidG9]

:-D Roll on Thursday Gary. :grin:

Once you start using the G9 you will be hooked I'm confident. What's more you are likely to take more photos than you have for many a year. These G series are special bits of kit.

I rarely give my allegiance to anything mechanical but my feelings for my 20 yr old roadster and also my E-1 are now mirrored by similar feelings about the G9.

Every time I use them all - I can't help but smile. :)

[CandidG9]

I have just ordered a Flipbac. Anyone else got one of these and can report effectiveness in a hands-on way?

OK here's my report for anyone who might be considering buying one of these add-ons.

Simple ordering from Vancouver : receipt from Taipei in only 7 days : well packed : easy to fit.

First impressions

Pretty good. It goes on easily enough and does what it's supposed to do. Also it fits well inside the Canon ever-ready case. Like any add-on you know it's there - it's not going to invisibly meld with your G9 but it's pretty unobtrusive. I like the way it means you can use the viewfinder without mucking up your lcd screen - [my nose usually rubs on it] - and also that you can have the lcd screen on and showing an image but you can't see it thanks to the flipbac cover being closed over. Using the angled finder is not easy but is more a case of getting used to it. Once you do so you soon start to take the kind of strange angled shots rendered nigh impossible without an articulated screen. It will help if you have used a TLR in your day - (Yashicamat, Rolleiflex etc) as the image is reversed (as are your directional movements).

First conclusions

For the price I reckon it's worth a try. Just having some basic screen protection is good and the angled reflector does work and with some experience will deliver exactly what it claims. It does fit well in the Canon case which was an original worry of mine before I ordered. If you want to use the G9 as a retro point-and-shoot camera (I do!) the flipbac works very well and makes it much more comfortable. It can never replace a proper articulated screen so don't think it will. But it does replicate some of the advantages of such a screen - and hopefully future G11 owners won't have to look to the add-on trade to fill the void left by Canon's design decisions!

I hope that helps someone - I'll eventually post up some pics

[s_smith001]

thats a mean G setup!

[CandidG9]

Just a postscript in case anyone was wondering ........

I found that the flipbac came off my G9 easily and very cleanly

[rang]

I love these.
And Delkin is right up the street from me in San Diego, CA.
I use them on all my DSLR's and an old S45.
However I tried it on my G9 and found a problem.

The tolerances of the Canon H2O housing are soooo tight that even if you just leave the base screen protector on and remove the flip up screen...you stress the H2O case latch to the point where it breaks. I know I have a busted, now "extra" H2O case to prove it.
So, alas I had to use a stick on plastic film screen protector on my G9. Which works great but the hood helped with sun glare.
Curiously on the older S45 H2O case; leaving the base screen protector part stuck on the body posed no latching issues.
I suspect the FlipBack would produce the same H2O case issues whether or not you took the "mirror" part off or not.

I haven't entertained the filing down of the interior "props" of the Canon H2O case to accomodate either of these two LCD screen protectors.