LCD protector?

loco · 07-26-2012, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

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So, I know it's early, but was wondering if any of you K-30 owners have gotten an LCD protector for your new cameras yet?

I have an Acmaxx hard LCD screen protector on my K-r and it's been super. I was thinking about ordering another one for my K-30 which I just ordered from Singapore. But I'm just wondering if the LCD screen size and shape are exactly the same? I don't see any screen protectors out there specifically made for the K-30 yet. I'm guess the same one would work, but want to be sure before I buy.

Also, any other recommendations are welcome, though I really love the Acmaxx.

Thanks!

metalmania · 07-26-2012, 12:59 PM - **1 Like**

Size should be all the same. I ordered a GGS LCD protector for Canon 60D again. Used those before on 60D and E-PL2. It's a steal for less than $5.

loco · 07-26-2012, 01:03 PM

I actually have a GGS I got for my K-r but it didn't fit right. I guess I must have gotten the wrong one. It said 3" though. That's how I ended up with the Acmaxx.

metalmania · 07-26-2012, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by loco

I actually have a GGS I got for my K-r but it didn't fit right. I guess I must have gotten the wrong one. It said 3" though. That's how I ended up with the Acmaxx.

My K30 and GGS are coming next week. I will let you know.

loco · 07-26-2012, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by metalmania

My K30 and GGS are coming next week. I will let you know.

Thanks! If the size/shape of LCD are the same between K-r and K-30 I probably will just get the Acmaxx again.

Pheo · 07-27-2012, 03:18 AM

I bought one of these, works well:

Vikuiti screen protector ARMR200 for Pentax K-30: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

I scratched the screen on my pentax from it hanging around my neck, so I was keen to get some protection on there right away.,

Moo · 07-27-2012, 03:49 AM

Seems expensive for what is basically just a small rectangle of plastic film...

**isb.deep** · 07-27-2012, 03:58 AM

I have been using GGS protectors for my cameras for some time. I bought the 3' GGS one from Amazon for my K-30, fits perfectly
GGS Screen Protector - K30 - isb.deep's Album: Random - PentaxForums.com

loco · 07-27-2012, 04:49 AM

Thanks for the info, folks.

isb.deep, thanks. In that pic, the GGS 3" seems to fit just fine, but I have one and I can tell you it was too small for my K-r. I don't know if I got one that was mismarked or what, but I didn't ever install it because it would've left a bit of LCD hanging out on all sides. Strange.

**isb.deep** · 07-27-2012, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

Always possible that it's mismarked or worse, fake. I have used them for HS30, LX-5 and now for the K-30 and the size was perfect for all them. I think they don't offer the same level of protection as the Acmaxx (have never used Acmaxx) screen but they still do come in handy and after a while you forget that they're even there.

Moo · 07-27-2012, 08:01 AM

Pheo: The ARMR200 claims to be anti-reflective. How well does this work?

Can anyone confirm that the K-r and K-30 screens are identical sizes?

Pheo · 07-30-2012, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Moo

Pheo: The ARMR200 claims to be anti-reflective. How well does this work?

Can anyone confirm that the K-r and K-30 screens are identical sizes?

This is why I spent a bit more. And it does work well. I will warn people that it does slightly mute contrast though. Basically, it adds a similar anti-glare surface that modern IPS monitors tend to have.

However as a result reflections pretty much disappear. I decided this was worth the trade off.

I will also say that it was better quality material, and much easier to apply than similar static fix screen protectors I've had in the past. I also got it within 2 days, many times in the UK this kind of thing is drop shipping from HK/CN - this makes it take forever. This came from Germany, and very quickly.

Hence from my POV, it was worth paying the extra £3.

hallenti · 07-30-2012, 07:43 PM - **2 Likes**

I just measured both my K-r and my K-30 rear LCD screens. K-r: 2.038" x 2.638" (51.77mm x 66.97mm) K-30: 2.101" x 2.639" (53.37mm x 66.97mm). So, while they are very close, they are not 100% the same. This measurement was made with a digital caliper, to the edge of the glass LCD screen.

loco · 07-31-2012, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by hallenti

I just measured both my K-r and my K-30 rear LCD screens. K-r: 2.038" x 2.638" (51.77mm x 66.97mm) K-30: 2.101" x 2.639" (53.37mm x 66.97mm). So, while they are very close, they are not 100% the same. This measurement was made with a digital caliper, to the edge of the glass LCD screen.

Wow, thanks hellenti! Oh well, I already ordered my Acmaxx 3" so I guess I'll give it a try. If it's close enough that I don't lose any info by installing it, I'll give it a go. Unfortunately, the Acmaxx will arrive long before my K-30.

metalmania · 08-01-2012, 07:54 AM

My GGS screen protector was broken when I opened the mail. Had to contact the seller for a replacement order.

07-26-2012, 12:44 PM - 1 Like	#1
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	LCD protector? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. So, I know it's early, but was wondering if any of you K-30 owners have gotten an LCD protector for your new cameras yet? I have an Acmaxx hard LCD screen protector on my K-r and it's been super. I was thinking about ordering another one for my K-30 which I just ordered from Singapore. But I'm just wondering if the LCD screen size and shape are exactly the same? I don't see any screen protectors out there specifically made for the K-30 yet. I'm guess the same one would work, but want to be sure before I buy. Also, any other recommendations are welcome, though I really love the Acmaxx. Thanks!

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07-26-2012, 12:59 PM - 1 Like	#2
metalmania Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	Size should be all the same. I ordered a GGS LCD protector for Canon 60D again. Used those before on 60D and E-PL2. It's a steal for less than $5.

07-26-2012, 01:03 PM	#3
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846 Original Poster	I actually have a GGS I got for my K-r but it didn't fit right. I guess I must have gotten the wrong one. It said 3" though. That's how I ended up with the Acmaxx.

07-26-2012, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#4
metalmania Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	Originally posted by loco I actually have a GGS I got for my K-r but it didn't fit right. I guess I must have gotten the wrong one. It said 3" though. That's how I ended up with the Acmaxx. My K30 and GGS are coming next week. I will let you know.

07-26-2012, 01:14 PM	#5
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846 Original Poster	Originally posted by metalmania My K30 and GGS are coming next week. I will let you know. Thanks! If the size/shape of LCD are the same between K-r and K-30 I probably will just get the Acmaxx again.

07-27-2012, 03:18 AM	#6
Pheo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Photos: Gallery Posts: 311	I bought one of these, works well: Vikuiti screen protector ARMR200 for Pentax K-30: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics I scratched the screen on my pentax from it hanging around my neck, so I was keen to get some protection on there right away.,

07-27-2012, 03:49 AM	#7
Moo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 173	Seems expensive for what is basically just a small rectangle of plastic film...

07-27-2012, 03:58 AM	#8
isb.deep Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	I have been using GGS protectors for my cameras for some time. I bought the 3' GGS one from Amazon for my K-30, fits perfectly GGS Screen Protector - K30 - isb.deep's Album: Random - PentaxForums.com

07-27-2012, 04:49 AM	#9
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846 Original Poster	Thanks for the info, folks. isb.deep, thanks. In that pic, the GGS 3" seems to fit just fine, but I have one and I can tell you it was too small for my K-r. I don't know if I got one that was mismarked or what, but I didn't ever install it because it would've left a bit of LCD hanging out on all sides. Strange.

07-27-2012, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#10
isb.deep Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Always possible that it's mismarked or worse, fake. I have used them for HS30, LX-5 and now for the K-30 and the size was perfect for all them. I think they don't offer the same level of protection as the Acmaxx (have never used Acmaxx) screen but they still do come in handy and after a while you forget that they're even there.

07-27-2012, 08:01 AM	#11
Moo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 173	Pheo: The ARMR200 claims to be anti-reflective. How well does this work? Can anyone confirm that the K-r and K-30 screens are identical sizes?

07-30-2012, 02:54 AM	#12
Pheo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Photos: Gallery Posts: 311	Originally posted by Moo Pheo: The ARMR200 claims to be anti-reflective. How well does this work? Can anyone confirm that the K-r and K-30 screens are identical sizes? This is why I spent a bit more. And it does work well. I will warn people that it does slightly mute contrast though. Basically, it adds a similar anti-glare surface that modern IPS monitors tend to have. However as a result reflections pretty much disappear. I decided this was worth the trade off. I will also say that it was better quality material, and much easier to apply than similar static fix screen protectors I've had in the past. I also got it within 2 days, many times in the UK this kind of thing is drop shipping from HK/CN - this makes it take forever. This came from Germany, and very quickly. Hence from my POV, it was worth paying the extra £3.

07-30-2012, 07:43 PM - 2 Likes	#13
hallenti Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 65	I just measured both my K-r and my K-30 rear LCD screens. K-r: 2.038" x 2.638" (51.77mm x 66.97mm) K-30: 2.101" x 2.639" (53.37mm x 66.97mm). So, while they are very close, they are not 100% the same. This measurement was made with a digital caliper, to the edge of the glass LCD screen.

07-31-2012, 05:05 AM	#14
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846 Original Poster	Originally posted by hallenti I just measured both my K-r and my K-30 rear LCD screens. K-r: 2.038" x 2.638" (51.77mm x 66.97mm) K-30: 2.101" x 2.639" (53.37mm x 66.97mm). So, while they are very close, they are not 100% the same. This measurement was made with a digital caliper, to the edge of the glass LCD screen. Wow, thanks hellenti! Oh well, I already ordered my Acmaxx 3" so I guess I'll give it a try. If it's close enough that I don't lose any info by installing it, I'll give it a go. Unfortunately, the Acmaxx will arrive long before my K-30.

08-01-2012, 07:54 AM	#15
metalmania Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	My GGS screen protector was broken when I opened the mail. Had to contact the seller for a replacement order.