does anyone ever use a LCD screen protector?

lgbalfa · 06-27-2015, 03:18 PM

just wondering if is should get one.

i hate them on cell phones.

thanks

kjphilippona · 06-27-2015, 03:24 PM

Yes, i have one on both my K-50's and K-30!

lgbalfa · 06-27-2015, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by kjphilippona

Yes, i have one on both my K-50's and K-30!

which one specifically?

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-27-2015, 03:44 PM

I had one initially on my k-30, but took it off after a year or so, after a while I didn't think it was necessary.

stillshot2 · 06-27-2015, 03:56 PM

Nope. My K30 has never acquired any scratches from not having one either.

noelpolar · 06-27-2015, 04:11 PM

Ive never bothered...just taken reasonable care.....no major scratches

kjphilippona · 06-27-2015, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by lgbalfa

which one specifically?

3x Clear LCD Screen Protector Cover Guard for Pentax Ricoh K50 K-50 K500 K-500

Pauld · 06-27-2015, 04:16 PM - **1 Like**

All the time. Why take the chance of scratching your LCD screen when you can protect it for a couple dollars. If that get scratched it's a hell of a lot cheaper to replace than a whole new LCD screen. And it protects it from impacts as well. It's called piece of mind.

tvdtvdtvd · 06-27-2015, 04:26 PM - **1 Like**

I used to use them, on cameras and phones. But they increase glare, reduce clarity and brightness, and ultimately
scratch MUCH easier than the glass itself. Realizing I am, in general, pretty tidy with my tools, I decided I didn't need
a screen protector. Haven't missed them and haven't had a problem without the 'protection'.

Sliver-Surfer · 06-27-2015, 04:32 PM

You don't need it til you need it then it's to late. I cut my own from dollar store screen protectors

Dlanor Sekao · 06-27-2015, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer

You don't need it til you need it then it's to late. I cut my own from dollar store screen protectors

Did the same.....then came to conclusion I just don't need it.

Sliver-Surfer · 06-27-2015, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Did the same.....then came to conclusion I just don't need it.

My point exactly. If you are going to sell it some day then get one. If you are going to keep it until it dies then you don't need one.

Arjay Bee · 06-27-2015, 06:19 PM

Got a case for Galaxy note with free screen protectors so trimmed and installed one on my k3. Managed to get a scratch on the K20 screen so decided I'd be a bit more ready this time. No issues with glare etc. The dust here is really sharp edged so all it takes to scratch some thing is a quick wipe with a cloth and the damage is done. See it all the time on my eye glasses so I rinse them with warm water before cleaning each morning. Not such a good habit with the camera, wr or no wr.

hcc · 06-27-2015, 08:01 PM

I have used one on my K-7: Hoodman Super Hoodskins (Model SHSK 3) reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database. 7 years on, it is still doing its job.

With my K-3, I don't use a LCD protector because the LCD screen is tougher and I had no problem in 3 years.

Oldbayrunner · 06-27-2015, 09:15 PM

If your talking the soft plastic kind then no they are a pita, however I have protected every camera with an LCD I have owned with Acmaxx protectors. To me it's well worth an extra $15 to $19 to not have to be concerned about possible damage.

06-27-2015, 03:18 PM	#1
lgbalfa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: East Brunswick, NJ Posts: 132	does anyone ever use a LCD screen protector? just wondering if is should get one. i hate them on cell phones. thanks

06-27-2015, 05:26 PM	#12
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Did the same.....then came to conclusion I just don't need it. My point exactly. If you are going to sell it some day then get one. If you are going to keep it until it dies then you don't need one. Last edited by Sliver-Surfer; 06-27-2015 at 05:32 PM.

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06-27-2015, 03:24 PM	#2
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Yes, i have one on both my K-50's and K-30!

06-27-2015, 03:33 PM	#3
lgbalfa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: East Brunswick, NJ Posts: 132 Original Poster	Originally posted by kjphilippona Yes, i have one on both my K-50's and K-30! which one specifically?

06-27-2015, 03:44 PM	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	I had one initially on my k-30, but took it off after a year or so, after a while I didn't think it was necessary.

06-27-2015, 03:56 PM	#5
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Nope. My K30 has never acquired any scratches from not having one either.

06-27-2015, 04:11 PM	#6
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Ive never bothered...just taken reasonable care.....no major scratches

06-27-2015, 04:14 PM	#7
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Originally posted by lgbalfa which one specifically? 3x Clear LCD Screen Protector Cover Guard for Pentax Ricoh K50 K-50 K500 K-500

06-27-2015, 04:16 PM - 1 Like	#8
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	All the time. Why take the chance of scratching your LCD screen when you can protect it for a couple dollars. If that get scratched it's a hell of a lot cheaper to replace than a whole new LCD screen. And it protects it from impacts as well. It's called piece of mind.

06-27-2015, 04:26 PM - 1 Like	#9
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	I used to use them, on cameras and phones. But they increase glare, reduce clarity and brightness, and ultimately scratch MUCH easier than the glass itself. Realizing I am, in general, pretty tidy with my tools, I decided I didn't need a screen protector. Haven't missed them and haven't had a problem without the 'protection'.

06-27-2015, 04:32 PM	#10
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	You don't need it til you need it then it's to late. I cut my own from dollar store screen protectors

06-27-2015, 04:59 PM	#11
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer You don't need it til you need it then it's to late. I cut my own from dollar store screen protectors Did the same.....then came to conclusion I just don't need it.

06-27-2015, 06:19 PM	#13
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Got a case for Galaxy note with free screen protectors so trimmed and installed one on my k3. Managed to get a scratch on the K20 screen so decided I'd be a bit more ready this time. No issues with glare etc. The dust here is really sharp edged so all it takes to scratch some thing is a quick wipe with a cloth and the damage is done. See it all the time on my eye glasses so I rinse them with warm water before cleaning each morning. Not such a good habit with the camera, wr or no wr.

06-27-2015, 08:01 PM	#14
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	I have used one on my K-7: Hoodman Super Hoodskins (Model SHSK 3) reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database. 7 years on, it is still doing its job. With my K-3, I don't use a LCD protector because the LCD screen is tougher and I had no problem in 3 years.

06-27-2015, 09:15 PM	#15
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	If your talking the soft plastic kind then no they are a pita, however I have protected every camera with an LCD I have owned with Acmaxx protectors. To me it's well worth an extra $15 to $19 to not have to be concerned about possible damage.