LCD Protector for K-3?

**mwilky55** · 01-05-2015, 07:02 PM

Hi,
I have a new K-3 and thought I'd invest in a decent quality LCD protector. B&H doesn't seem to have any available that are specific to the K-3, but does have some 3.2" glass and acrylic protectors for Canikon models.

Does anyone have any experience with or suggestions for a good LCD protection option? I've used the plastic stick-on stuff on my K-5, which protects the screen alright, but it's not great for viewing.

Thanks for any suggestions.

stevebrot · 01-05-2015, 07:41 PM

I own the ACMAXX LCD Armor and am pleased overall with its performance. What I am not pleased with is the process to get a set that actually fit properly. Here is a link to my review of the protector:

ACMAXX LCD Armor reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Steve

calsan · 01-05-2015, 08:28 PM

I'm one of those for whom the ACMAXX set for my K3 it right the first time (Purchased in July 2014). I also have one on my K7 since 2009. The screens themselves seem scratch resistant, so I haven't had to replace them.

Docrwm · 01-05-2015, 08:30 PM

Love the ACMAXX protectors for my K-5 & K-5iis. I plan on buying one for the K-3 as well. Was there a problem with getting the right ones? Anything I should know before I buy?

stevebrot · 01-05-2015, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Was there a problem with getting the right ones? Anything I should know before I buy?

See my review. Sizing has been a problem for some users.

Steve

**mwilky55** · 01-05-2015, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by mwilky55

Hi,
I have a new K-3 and thought I'd invest in a decent quality LCD protector. B&H doesn't seem to have any available that are specific to the K-3, but does have some 3.2" glass and acrylic protectors for Canikon models.

Does anyone have any experience with or suggestions for a good LCD protection option? I've used the plastic stick-on stuff on my K-5, which protects the screen alright, but it's not great for viewing.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Thanks Steve. I'll take a look.

**jpzk** · 01-05-2015, 09:23 PM

Kudo's ACMAXX on my K5 and Fuji XE-2 !!

**csa** · 01-05-2015, 09:29 PM

Count me in as another very happy customer of ACMAXX. I got it for the K10D I just bought. I bought the set, that included the cover for the top LCD, as well. The fit on both is perfect!

zzeitg · 01-06-2015, 12:38 AM

I'm using 3,2" version of this brand - http://static5.fotoskoda.cz/images/products/106376/2014-01-06-12-34-48-500-5...618888-s-m.jpg
Fits IMHO pretty well.

**mwilky55** · 01-06-2015, 06:37 AM

Thanks everyone for their counsel. I opted to try the ACMAXX and thought I'd get one for my K5 as well. If I remember, I'll post an update to the review once I have them working. Thanks again.

mistahk · 01-06-2015, 07:41 AM

I can clearly recommend GGS brand. I have one with my K20D from the beginning. This product is a hardened glass type with very clever glue frame. The glue is only on the outside frame. Applying of it was easier than a piece of cake, no air bubbles no aligning problems. Fits perfectly. Does't change LCD colors or viewing angles. For all those years it caught only one scratch. The best
thing I could really get.

**mwilky55** · 01-06-2015, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by mistahk

I can clearly recommend GGS brand. I have one with my K20D from the beginning. This product is a hardened glass type with very clever glue frame. The glue is only on the outside frame. Applying of it was easier than a piece of cake, no air bubbles no aligning problems. Fits perfectly. Does't change LCD colors or viewing angles. For all those years it caught only one scratch. The best
thing I could really get.

Thanks...I was intrigued by GGS (Schott glass, right?) but I didn't see any reference to anyone using one on a K-3.

mistahk · 01-06-2015, 09:14 AM

This is how it looks on camera. I have it from the beginning. I don't know exactly what kind of glass it is. I am sure that some kind of hardened not tempered, though. I saw one broken and what I can tell it's laminated (glass+plastic). At least that's what I can say about k20d model. If they kept the same technology with k3 ones it should serve you well.

**csa** · 01-06-2015, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by mwilky55

Thanks everyone for their counsel. I opted to try the ACMAXX and thought I'd get one for my K5 as well. If I remember, I'll post an update to the review once I have them working. Thanks again.

You will be very pleased with your choice. Don't forget that they have the dual protectors, for those cameras with the top LCD, as well.

**mwilky55** · 01-10-2015, 05:50 AM

To all who chimed in on this thread, thanks again for your helpfulness.

To close the loop, the ACMAXX protectors for the K-3 and K-5 arrived yesterday. I am pleased with the fit, the ease of installation, and the way that they look on the cameras (the silver-colored trim around the edges makes for a pretty polished look).

I haven't taken them outdoors to shoot yet so I'm not sure how well they help with glare control, but indoors the clarity of the camera display through the glass is very good. It's like looking at a naked LCD.

I'm very pleased. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

01-05-2015, 07:02 PM	#1
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	LCD Protector for K-3? Hi, I have a new K-3 and thought I'd invest in a decent quality LCD protector. B&H doesn't seem to have any available that are specific to the K-3, but does have some 3.2" glass and acrylic protectors for Canikon models. Does anyone have any experience with or suggestions for a good LCD protection option? I've used the plastic stick-on stuff on my K-5, which protects the screen alright, but it's not great for viewing. Thanks for any suggestions.

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01-05-2015, 07:41 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I own the ACMAXX LCD Armor and am pleased overall with its performance. What I am not pleased with is the process to get a set that actually fit properly. Here is a link to my review of the protector: ACMAXX LCD Armor reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Steve

01-05-2015, 08:28 PM	#3
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	I'm one of those for whom the ACMAXX set for my K3 it right the first time (Purchased in July 2014). I also have one on my K7 since 2009. The screens themselves seem scratch resistant, so I haven't had to replace them.

01-05-2015, 08:30 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Love the ACMAXX protectors for my K-5 & K-5iis. I plan on buying one for the K-3 as well. Was there a problem with getting the right ones? Anything I should know before I buy?

01-05-2015, 08:57 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Docrwm Was there a problem with getting the right ones? Anything I should know before I buy? See my review. Sizing has been a problem for some users. Steve

01-05-2015, 09:19 PM	#6
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816 Original Poster	Originally posted by mwilky55 Hi, I have a new K-3 and thought I'd invest in a decent quality LCD protector. B&H doesn't seem to have any available that are specific to the K-3, but does have some 3.2" glass and acrylic protectors for Canikon models. Does anyone have any experience with or suggestions for a good LCD protection option? I've used the plastic stick-on stuff on my K-5, which protects the screen alright, but it's not great for viewing. Thanks for any suggestions. Thanks Steve. I'll take a look.

01-05-2015, 09:23 PM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Kudo's ACMAXX on my K5 and Fuji XE-2 !!

01-05-2015, 09:29 PM	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Count me in as another very happy customer of ACMAXX. I got it for the K10D I just bought. I bought the set, that included the cover for the top LCD, as well. The fit on both is perfect!

01-06-2015, 12:38 AM	#9
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	I'm using 3,2" version of this brand - http://static5.fotoskoda.cz/images/products/106376/2014-01-06-12-34-48-500-5...618888-s-m.jpg Fits IMHO pretty well.

01-06-2015, 06:37 AM	#10
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for their counsel. I opted to try the ACMAXX and thought I'd get one for my K5 as well. If I remember, I'll post an update to the review once I have them working. Thanks again.

01-06-2015, 07:41 AM	#11
mistahk New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12	I can clearly recommend GGS brand. I have one with my K20D from the beginning. This product is a hardened glass type with very clever glue frame. The glue is only on the outside frame. Applying of it was easier than a piece of cake, no air bubbles no aligning problems. Fits perfectly. Does't change LCD colors or viewing angles. For all those years it caught only one scratch. The best thing I could really get.

01-06-2015, 08:21 AM	#12
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816 Original Poster	Originally posted by mistahk I can clearly recommend GGS brand. I have one with my K20D from the beginning. This product is a hardened glass type with very clever glue frame. The glue is only on the outside frame. Applying of it was easier than a piece of cake, no air bubbles no aligning problems. Fits perfectly. Does't change LCD colors or viewing angles. For all those years it caught only one scratch. The best thing I could really get. Thanks...I was intrigued by GGS (Schott glass, right?) but I didn't see any reference to anyone using one on a K-3.

01-06-2015, 09:14 AM	#13
mistahk New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12	This is how it looks on camera. I have it from the beginning. I don't know exactly what kind of glass it is. I am sure that some kind of hardened not tempered, though. I saw one broken and what I can tell it's laminated (glass+plastic). At least that's what I can say about k20d model. If they kept the same technology with k3 ones it should serve you well.

01-06-2015, 09:54 AM	#14
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by mwilky55 Thanks everyone for their counsel. I opted to try the ACMAXX and thought I'd get one for my K5 as well. If I remember, I'll post an update to the review once I have them working. Thanks again. You will be very pleased with your choice. Don't forget that they have the dual protectors, for those cameras with the top LCD, as well.

01-10-2015, 05:50 AM	#15
mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816 Original Poster	To all who chimed in on this thread, thanks again for your helpfulness. To close the loop, the ACMAXX protectors for the K-3 and K-5 arrived yesterday. I am pleased with the fit, the ease of installation, and the way that they look on the cameras (the silver-colored trim around the edges makes for a pretty polished look). I haven't taken them outdoors to shoot yet so I'm not sure how well they help with glare control, but indoors the clarity of the camera display through the glass is very good. It's like looking at a naked LCD. I'm very pleased. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.