DSLR LCD Protection - Needed?!

[Todd Jacobsen]

I am wondering whether or not to purchase a Hoodman protector for my LCD on either my 10D or 20D.

Has anyone really scratched up the display? Does the Hoodman device work?

[tim]

There's already a plastic cover over the LCD, if you scratch if you can replace it yourself, it's a cheap part to buy online.

[DionM]

I just use a cut-to-size screen protector off my iPaq. Works fine.

[FlyingPete]

There's already a plastic cover over the LCD, if you scratch if you can replace it yourself, it's a cheap part to buy online.

I have had a good look at the back of my 20D, and for the life of me, I cannot work out how to remove the existing cover, should I need to replace it.

Has anyone actually done this?

[Motorsports Photo]

I put a cover on my D30.
I havent put a cover on my 10D.
Both are just fine.

-Pete

[robertwgross]

If you go to a consumer electronics store, they will sell you cut-to-fit sticky transparent material that can be applied right over the LCD.

If you are cheap, you can use regular transparent sealing tape. You still need to cut it with an X-Acto knife. If it gets messed up after six months, you peel it off and stick on another.

---Bob Gross---

[HKFEVER]

In HK, we have tons of LCD proctector that pre-cut to fit different models. And they come with matt or glossy surface. The best is you can take if off anytime without leaving any mark on the original LCD screen.

[Perfect_10]

I bought one for my 10D some 6 months ago .. I haven't got around to fitting it yet .. doh.

[Citizensmith]

I just use a cut-to-size screen protector off my iPaq. Works fine.

Same here (although a Dell Axim), the PDA screen protectors work fine, and actually did protect mine from a decent gouge.

[DocFrankenstein]

For the life of me, I can't imagine scratching the LCD cover.

I've been carrying the rebel in my backpack with books, laptop and whatever else I happen to need at school for one year almost. There are no scratches on it. Obviously it's not perfect, but that's not a lens.

To remove it, you use a suction cup.

[johnnybfan]

I went to the dollar store and picked up a package of Fellows PDA screen protectors for......... yup, a buck! Cut them to fit & bingo!! I don't have to worry about it! At about 8 cents each for a little piece of mind.

[Todd Jacobsen]

For the life of me, I can't imagine scratching the LCD cover.

I've been carrying the rebel in my backpack with books, laptop and whatever else I happen to need at school for one year almost. There are no scratches on it. Obviously it's not perfect, but that's not a lens.

To remove it, you use a suction cup.

Thanks Doc, that's essentially my point - is it really needed. I protect my IPOD screen cause I've seen them scratched - it's easy to scratch, based on it's use and handling. The camera is not utilized, nor handled, like an IPOD and I have yet to protect my LCD's on them but started thinkin about it when I was loading my IPOD.

[SkipD]

I don't use screen protectors on my iPAQ's and never have. I don't think I will start using one on my 20D's screen either. However, I have a tip in my box of tricks that might be interesting to all of you.

When you get minor scratches on a plastic surface, you can polish them out. Two polishing compounds that I use are: Scratch Out (by Kit - yellow plastic bottle) an Body Repair Finish Restorer (by 3M - black plastic bottle). The 3M product is sold in the automotive touchup paint area of Wal-Mart. Both products or clones are likely to be found at almost any automotive parts house or supplier of auto touchup paint.

What you do with one of these polishing compounds is this: Put a little on a soft cloth (such as an old t-shirt). Rub in small circles all over the plastic. Wipe off the residue with clean soft cloth. Repeat as necessary.

I use this on my wristwatch as well, by the way.

[aam1234]

I bought one for my 10D some 6 months ago .. I haven't got around to fitting it yet .. doh.

Same here :oops:

[DocFrankenstein]

I don't use screen protectors on my iPAQ's and never have. I don't think I will start using one on my 20D's screen either. However, I have a tip in my box of tricks that might be interesting to all of you.

When you get minor scratches on a plastic surface, you can polish them out. Two polishing compounds that I use are: Scratch Out (by Kit - yellow plastic bottle) an Body Repair Finish Restorer (by 3M - black plastic bottle). The 3M product is sold in the automotive touchup paint area of Wal-Mart. Both products or clones are likely to be found at almost any automotive parts house or supplier of auto touchup paint.

What you do with one of these polishing compounds is this: Put a little on a soft cloth (such as an old t-shirt). Rub in small circles all over the plastic. Wipe off the residue with clean soft cloth. Repeat as necessary.

I use this on my wristwatch as well, by the way.
That's all very nice, but I think some people are funny to allow a possibility of abrasive compounds getting on their lenses. :confused:

[walkien]

I bought my "da oly protector" for my 10D from http://daproducts.com. $6.00 a piece, very happy with it.

[DavoMrMac]

Do a search on ebay for Emim or Exim plus the model number of your camera.

Very high quality, ultra clear, nice and cheap, a good insurance policy for keeping your screen scratch free.

[eosster]

I have one installed on my 20D, is it really worth it? NOOOOOO. LCD cover is cheap.

[erezdani]

I broke the lcd cover on my 10D, called canon in NJ, i must say the best customer service ever, in 5 minutes i knew the part #, Price and had it shipped to my house for $15.00.
My only problem is how to replace it.
Did anybody replace the lcd cover on his 10D? how do u actually get the broken one out? any ideas?
Thanks in advance. :)

[DocFrankenstein]

I broke the lcd cover on my 10D, called canon in NJ, i must say the best customer service ever, in 5 minutes i knew the part #, Price and had it shipped to my house for $15.00.
My only problem is how to replace it.
Did anybody replace the lcd cover on his 10D? how do u actually get the broken one out? any ideas?
Thanks in advance. :)

Suction cup or a careful screwdriver twist. You don't want to know the part # of the LCD, do you?

For the life of me, I can't imagine scratching the LCD cover.
HEHE

I've finally done it. Carried 2 bodies at the same time and now there are 3 scratches.

The horror! ;)

[erezdani]

[QUOTE=DocFrankenstein]Suction cup or a careful screwdriver twist. You don't want to know the part # of the LCD, do you?


Thank you so much DOC for your help, just replaced the cover (thank god and canon for this plastic cover otherwise i had to deal with a broken LCD...).
Thanks again.

[RuggerJoe]

[quote=DocFrankenstein]Suction cup or a careful screwdriver twist. You don't want to know the part # of the LCD, do you?

Does anyone know if it is this easy on a 350D?

[MillCreek]

I bought a Delkin LCD cover/sunscreen for my 20D. I am one of those people who do use the plastic screen protectors. Given that the rare sunshine in the Seattle area :D has me squinting like a bat at the LCD screen, the sunscreen has proved to be a useful addition.