Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film

Nick5 · 15th of December 2008 (Mon)

I know the debate over LCD protection, clear film vs. nothing over the LCD.
However, being of Greek and Albanian ancestry, the film does a better with oils from the nose and face.
Has anyone tried either one of these with the clarity being the main issue.
I have the Boxwave on my XTi and the Invisible Shield on my 40D.
I know the LCD is not the best on the 40D as they kept the same as XTi.
Just thought I would ask.

digibeginner · 15th of December 2008 (Mon)

I like to use those hard screen protectors, I find them clearer and easier to put on and take off. It sure takes the fear out of scratching the LCD (yes, I know that it is already a LCD protector and can be replaced easily) with any cloth handy at the time.

OC Photoguy · 30th of April 2009 (Thu)

Which one is clearer? The boxwave? I used invisible shield on my Ipod a long time ago and it had a orange peel look. I have used other brands on my Ipod and they look much nicer.

Lowner · 30th of April 2009 (Thu)

I don't understand the logic of protecting the protector?

colbyb25 · 30th of April 2009 (Thu)

I have an invisible shield on both my pro cameras, 5D Mark II and 1D Mark III, that cover all screens on each camera. I do a lot of adventure/travel photography so anything I can do to help keep my camera in good shape I will. I feel the invisible shield is perfectly clear as it gives me no issues. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to have a little extra protection.

I don't understand why you wouldn't protect an LCD (even if it is the screen cover). You telling me it isnt worth 20 bucks to get an LCD cover that would take the brunt of hard scratch rather then scratching the "protector" and then having to send it in to replace it? Can't me out on that.

I am in rugged terrain all the time so that extra layer gives me a piece of mind. They are on my ipod and iphone as well so maybe I am biased...

Jon · 1st of May 2009 (Fri)

That's just it - you don't have to send your camera in to replace the Canon LCD cover. You can do it yourself, easily. About as easily as replacing the "protector protector" in fact.

Grentz · 1st of May 2009 (Fri)

I use an antiglare one just to cut down on glare, not for the protection actually.

Lowner · 1st of May 2009 (Fri)

"You telling me it isnt worth 20 bucks to get an LCD cover....."

Not when I gather Canons own cover costs less and is very simple to replace without sending the camera off on an extended holiday.

15th of December 2008 (Mon)	#1
Nick5 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 1,778	Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film I know the debate over LCD protection, clear film vs. nothing over the LCD. However, being of Greek and Albanian ancestry, the film does a better with oils from the nose and face. Has anyone tried either one of these with the clarity being the main issue. I have the Boxwave on my XTi and the Invisible Shield on my 40D. I know the LCD is not the best on the 40D as they kept the same as XTi. Just thought I would ask. __________________ Canon 7D x2,BG-E7 Grips, Canon Lenses 10-22, 17-55 f/2.8 IS, 24-105 f/4 L IS, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 100 f/2.8 L Macro IS, 100-400 f/4.5- 5.6 L IS, Canon 1.4 Extender, 3 Canon 600 EX-RT, 2 Canon ST-E3 Transmitter

15th of December 2008 (Mon)	#2
digibeginner Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 76	Re: Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film I like to use those hard screen protectors, I find them clearer and easier to put on and take off. It sure takes the fear out of scratching the LCD (yes, I know that it is already a LCD protector and can be replaced easily) with any cloth handy at the time. __________________ There is always more glass. My Gears Lee

30th of April 2009 (Thu)	#3
OC Photoguy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 245	Re: Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film Which one is clearer? The boxwave? I used invisible shield on my Ipod a long time ago and it had a orange peel look. I have used other brands on my Ipod and they look much nicer. __________________ Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 40D, Canon G7 Canon 50mm f/1.4, 17-40mm f/4 L Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS,

30th of April 2009 (Thu)	#4
Lowner "I'm the original idiot" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. Posts: 11,345 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film I don't understand the logic of protecting the protector? __________________ Richard http://rcb4344.zenfolio.com

30th of April 2009 (Thu)	#5
colbyb25 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 665 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film I have an invisible shield on both my pro cameras, 5D Mark II and 1D Mark III, that cover all screens on each camera. I do a lot of adventure/travel photography so anything I can do to help keep my camera in good shape I will. I feel the invisible shield is perfectly clear as it gives me no issues. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to have a little extra protection. I don't understand why you wouldn't protect an LCD (even if it is the screen cover). You telling me it isnt worth 20 bucks to get an LCD cover that would take the brunt of hard scratch rather then scratching the "protector" and then having to send it in to replace it? Can't me out on that. I am in rugged terrain all the time so that extra layer gives me a piece of mind. They are on my ipod and iphone as well so maybe I am biased... __________________ COLBY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY - WORKSHOPS - GOOGLE+ - TWITTER - FACEBOOK "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." ~Marcel Proust

1st of May 2009 (Fri)	#6
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,130	Re: Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film That's just it - you don't have to send your camera in to replace the Canon LCD cover. You can do it yourself, easily. About as easily as replacing the "protector protector" in fact. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

1st of May 2009 (Fri)	#7
Grentz Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,872 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Invisible Shield vs Box Wave Crystal Clear LCD Film I use an antiglare one just to cut down on glare, not for the protection actually. __________________ Search.TechIslands.com - Photography Shopping Search Engine www.TechIslands.com - News and Reviews My Gear List - 60D

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