LCD Screen protectors

Doe's anybody recommend using screen protectors or not for the LCD Screen ?

I see no point in buying aftermarket protectors. The screen cover that comes on the camera is extremely durable in addition to being cheap and easy to replace.

Agreed. The screen cover on the camera is really inexpensive to replace.

I use The invisibleSHIELD on both of my cams, I know it is easy to change out the cover,but the shields are easier I also use on my iphone and they do not scratch easy

Anything that could scratch Canon's LCD cover will rip right through any soft plastic "protector-protector".

I've not taken any special care to avoid contacting my 20D's LCD protector, and it has absolutely no visible damage at all after several years of using the camera.

Adding anything to Canon's LCD protector would accomplish two things. The first is that it would make it more difficult to actually see what's on the LCD display. The other thing is that you would be totally wasting any money spent on the "protector-protector".

Everything that Skip said and that the LCD cover is very very durable and scratch resistant. On top of that they are very inexpensive.

liquefied wrote in post #6318018
I see no point in buying aftermarket protectors. The screen cover that comes on the camera is extremely durable in addition to being cheap and easy to replace.

you mean the 40D lcd screen already comes with its own screen protector from the factory?

jeromego wrote in post #6321178
you mean the 40D lcd screen already comes with its own screen protector from the factory?

Sure does....

The very tough clear plastic thingie that you can touch is actually the Canon LCD protector. The LCD screen itself is on the other side of the protective cover, and you cannot touch the LCD screen without physically removing the protective cover.

I bought a Giotto Screen Protector for my 30D and LOVED it... So when I got my 40D I picked one up for it as well. I have to say that with the 40D the thickness of the protector on the 40D actually interferes with the menu button.

Everyone says it is easy to replace the existing screen protector. How do you get a replacement one (direct from Canon) how much do they cost and how do you replace it yourself?

gromeo wrote in post #6319749
I use The invisibleSHIELD on both of my cams, I know it is easy to change out the cover,but the shields are easier I also use on my iphone and they do not scratch easy

I dont have InvisibleShield on mine,but Beach Camera thru in a free pack of those stick on screen protectors,so that what I use.Plus I used them on watches,cell phones,and MP3 player.

giottos on my 40d too
i feel more safe with it

a friend bought a brand new 40d recently...and after a week of using it... he noticed a scratch on his screen
he doesnt know how it got there
my giottos was about 15 bucks..
and it sure beats the crappy lcd screen protector film thingys

How cheap is it to get the Canon cover replaced? Mine is so full of dust that it's getting very difficult to see the right half of the screen. I'm sure my camera was constructed down a coal mine: the insides are filthy, despite it not being used in especially arduous conditions.

Here's a link to a description of how to replace the screen of the 20D. I can't imagine the 40D will be much different. Replacement 20D screen cost $7. At that price it's definitley not worth using one of them horrible plastic things on it.

hollis_f wrote in post #6324970
Here's a link to a description of how to replace the screen of the 20D. I can't imagine the 40D will be much different. Replacement 20D screen cost $7. At that price it's definitley not worth using one of them horrible plastic things on it.

Mine's actually a 30D, but as you say, I imagine the process will be identical. As my window isn't damaged (just very dusty inside) do you reckon that the screen cover can be reattached with the existing adhesive?

Thanks,

SkipD wrote in post #6320345
Anything that could scratch Canon's LCD cover will rip right through any soft plastic "protector-protector".

I've not taken any special care to avoid contacting my 20D's LCD protector, and it has absolutely no visible damage at all after several years of using the camera.

Adding anything to Canon's LCD protector would accomplish two things. The first is that it would make it more difficult to actually see what's on the LCD display. The other thing is that you would be totally wasting any money spent on the "protector-protector".

Kuma wrote in post #6320477
Everything that Skip said and that the LCD cover is very very durable and scratch resistant. On top of that they are very inexpensive.

What they said. None of my covers are showing any damage after enough battering around that the 20D and 5D have extensive bare metal at the bottom back edge of the body, relieved only where the RC2 release plates protected the edges.

jeromego wrote in post #6321178
you mean the 40D lcd screen already comes with its own screen protector from the factory?

Yep.

funhouse69 wrote in post #6323125
I bought a Giotto Screen Protector for my 30D and LOVED it... So when I got my 40D I picked one up for it as well. I have to say that with the 40D the thickness of the protector on the 40D actually interferes with the menu button.

Everyone says it is easy to replace the existing screen protector. How do you get a replacement one (direct from Canon) how much do they cost and how do you replace it yourself?

Canon Parts. (732) 521-7230

Nerrep wrote in post #6325018
Mine's actually a 30D, but as you say, I imagine the process will be identical. As my window isn't damaged (just very dusty inside) do you reckon that the screen cover can be reattached with the existing adhesive?

Thanks,

If you're careful removing it and cleaning it (transferring dust, or solvent, to the tape will mean replacing it) you should be able to. If it doesn't survive, get some double-stick tape and use that.