K20d LCD protector

madisonphotogrl · 04-12-2009, 07:03 AM

I had bought a LCD protector for my K10D and I really like it. I got it from the advice I found here and I can't remember the name of it now. The protector is two pieces one for the back LCD and one for the top LCD and they are a hard plastic. Does anyone know the name of these little gems? I would like to get them for a new K20D I want to buy.

madisonphotogrl · 04-12-2009, 07:11 AM

Found it... on ebay... LOL

Rhizo · 04-22-2009, 12:22 AM

I like the Zagg shield. Check it out if you are still in the market.

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-22-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by Rhizo

I like the Zagg shield. Check it out if you are still in the market.

Another option is the Delkin which has a pop up shield to see things easier in the sunshine.

Jewelltrail · 04-22-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Canada Rockies: Another option is the Delkin which has a pop up shield to see things easier in the sunshine.

Albert, how effective is it in bright sunshine. I find the LCD extremely difficult to use in bright sunshine sometimes.

Jewelltrail · 04-22-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

madisonphotogrl: Found it... on ebay... LOL

Does it reduce glare in bright sunshine? Can you provide the link you found on Ebay?

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-23-2009, 08:32 AM

I actually bought mine at London Drugs. For the k10d, it is a Delkin eFilm 2.5". There is a popup shade with two wings. It helps a great deal in sunshine, but I still have to cup the LCD with my hand at times. There is a glass like protection sheet and the shade & wings clip on. For indoor use, slide a bit to the left and it comes off.

Here's a link Pop-Up Shades – LCD shade and screen protectors

Jewelltrail · 04-23-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Canada Rockies: I actually bought mine at London Drugs. For the k10d, it is a Delkin eFilm 2.5". There is a popup shade with two wings. It helps a great deal in sunshine, but I still have to cup the LCD with my hand at times. There is a glass like protection sheet and the shade & wings clip on. For indoor use, slide a bit to the left and it comes off.

Thanks Albert--this may be what I am looking for. My only concern is that I currently use the KPS U13 eyepiece with a large eyecup. The eyecup is large enough to block part of the view of the LCD monitor. So it might interfere with the installation of the Delkin. Hmmmmmmm.........

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-24-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Thanks Albert--this may be what I am looking for. My only concern is that I currently use the KPS U13 eyepiece with a large eyecup. The eyecup is large enough to block part of the view of the LCD monitor. So it might interfere with the installation of the Delkin. Hmmmmmmm.........

The eye cup might prevent the Delkin from opening all the way. It's about 1/4 inch (7 mm) thick when mounted, and the bottom edge of the "lid" is in line with the top of the LCD.

Jewelltrail · 04-25-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Canada Rockies: The eye cup might prevent the Delkin from opening all the way. It's about 1/4 inch (7 mm) thick when mounted, and the bottom edge of the "lid" is in line with the top of the LCD.

I think you are correct--Thank you Albert for all the help.

calicojack · 04-25-2009, 04:47 AM

ACMAXX Products

I installed ones from here (bought from ebay, cheaper) on my K10D and my wife's K200D. Nice product. So far, no complaints.

Jewelltrail · 04-25-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

calicojack: I installed ones from here (bought from ebay, cheaper) on my K10D and my wife's K200D. Nice product. So far, no complaints.

Thanks, I just ordered one.

Jewelltrail · 05-15-2009, 12:01 AM

I got my ACMaxx LCD protector and wanted to give my thoughts on it. Perhaps my words will help another Pentaxian. Firstly, let me say the main reason for my purchasing one of these was to cut down on glare. I did not buy it to protect the LCD display.

Anyway, it is a simple and attractive cover. When installed correctly, it enhances the look of the K20 without over doing it. 8.5 out of 10 here.

Second, I'm sure it does to some degree, protect the LCD screen, so that needs mentioning since so many people buy these things for exactly that purpose. Hard to rate this feature.

But, finally, my reason for buying it was to make viewing the LCD easier in the bright sun. To be honest, I still struggle seeing the screen in the sun. The protector advertises that is cuts down glare! Well, if it does, I can not see its effect. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and call it a 3 out of 10--perhaps it does cut out some glare, in some situations I've not used it in yet.

soccerjoe5 · 05-15-2009, 02:03 AM

I had the ACMaxx back in my Nikon days and I loved it. I'm now using the Zagg ones I believe.

I believe the best way to use the LCD outdoors is the Hoodman Loupe, expensive but man it's awesome

(I've yet to buy one for myself

)

ntx · 05-28-2009, 01:44 AM

I'm looking for LCD screens protections for my K200D. I read something about ACMaxx and Zagg: they look good but what's your experience with them? I look for a quality screen protection like the ones made by Brando (I use them for my cellphone and they are really good and perfectly fit in the device... sadly he doesn't make screens for Pentax DSLR).
I see the ACMaxx on eBay but I can't figure how it's made: it looks like a stiff panel... not a flexible one.

Someone also said there are screen protections made by Pentax: is that true? If so, where I can find/buy them?

Thanks in advance,
Jenner

04-12-2009, 07:03 AM	#1
madisonphotogrl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 270	K20d LCD protector I had bought a LCD protector for my K10D and I really like it. I got it from the advice I found here and I can't remember the name of it now. The protector is two pieces one for the back LCD and one for the top LCD and they are a hard plastic. Does anyone know the name of these little gems? I would like to get them for a new K20D I want to buy.

04-25-2009, 04:47 AM	#11
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	LCD Protector ACMAXX Products I installed ones from here (bought from ebay, cheaper) on my K10D and my wife's K200D. Nice product. So far, no complaints.

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04-12-2009, 07:11 AM	#2
madisonphotogrl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 270 Original Poster	Found it... on ebay... LOL

04-22-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
Rhizo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 52	I like the Zagg shield. Check it out if you are still in the market.

04-22-2009, 06:00 PM	#4
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Rhizo I like the Zagg shield. Check it out if you are still in the market. Another option is the Delkin which has a pop up shield to see things easier in the sunshine.

04-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Canada Rockies: Another option is the Delkin which has a pop up shield to see things easier in the sunshine. Albert, how effective is it in bright sunshine. I find the LCD extremely difficult to use in bright sunshine sometimes.

04-22-2009, 10:30 PM	#6
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: madisonphotogrl: Found it... on ebay... LOL Does it reduce glare in bright sunshine? Can you provide the link you found on Ebay?

04-23-2009, 08:32 AM	#7
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I actually bought mine at London Drugs. For the k10d, it is a Delkin eFilm 2.5". There is a popup shade with two wings. It helps a great deal in sunshine, but I still have to cup the LCD with my hand at times. There is a glass like protection sheet and the shade & wings clip on. For indoor use, slide a bit to the left and it comes off. Here's a link Pop-Up Shades – LCD shade and screen protectors

04-23-2009, 11:07 PM	#8
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Canada Rockies: I actually bought mine at London Drugs. For the k10d, it is a Delkin eFilm 2.5". There is a popup shade with two wings. It helps a great deal in sunshine, but I still have to cup the LCD with my hand at times. There is a glass like protection sheet and the shade & wings clip on. For indoor use, slide a bit to the left and it comes off. Thanks Albert--this may be what I am looking for. My only concern is that I currently use the KPS U13 eyepiece with a large eyecup. The eyecup is large enough to block part of the view of the LCD monitor. So it might interfere with the installation of the Delkin. Hmmmmmmm.........

04-24-2009, 08:17 AM	#9
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Thanks Albert--this may be what I am looking for. My only concern is that I currently use the KPS U13 eyepiece with a large eyecup. The eyecup is large enough to block part of the view of the LCD monitor. So it might interfere with the installation of the Delkin. Hmmmmmmm......... The eye cup might prevent the Delkin from opening all the way. It's about 1/4 inch (7 mm) thick when mounted, and the bottom edge of the "lid" is in line with the top of the LCD.

04-25-2009, 12:11 AM	#10
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Canada Rockies: The eye cup might prevent the Delkin from opening all the way. It's about 1/4 inch (7 mm) thick when mounted, and the bottom edge of the "lid" is in line with the top of the LCD. I think you are correct--Thank you Albert for all the help.

04-25-2009, 10:30 PM	#12
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: calicojack: I installed ones from here (bought from ebay, cheaper) on my K10D and my wife's K200D. Nice product. So far, no complaints. Thanks, I just ordered one.

05-15-2009, 12:01 AM	#13
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	I got my ACMaxx LCD protector and wanted to give my thoughts on it. Perhaps my words will help another Pentaxian. Firstly, let me say the main reason for my purchasing one of these was to cut down on glare. I did not buy it to protect the LCD display. Anyway, it is a simple and attractive cover. When installed correctly, it enhances the look of the K20 without over doing it. 8.5 out of 10 here. Second, I'm sure it does to some degree, protect the LCD screen, so that needs mentioning since so many people buy these things for exactly that purpose. Hard to rate this feature. But, finally, my reason for buying it was to make viewing the LCD easier in the bright sun. To be honest, I still struggle seeing the screen in the sun. The protector advertises that is cuts down glare! Well, if it does, I can not see its effect. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and call it a 3 out of 10--perhaps it does cut out some glare, in some situations I've not used it in yet.

05-15-2009, 02:03 AM	#14
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	I had the ACMaxx back in my Nikon days and I loved it. I'm now using the Zagg ones I believe. I believe the best way to use the LCD outdoors is the Hoodman Loupe, expensive but man it's awesome (I've yet to buy one for myself )

05-28-2009, 01:44 AM	#15
ntx Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 35 km far from Ravenna, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 61	I'm looking for LCD screens protections for my K200D. I read something about ACMaxx and Zagg: they look good but what's your experience with them? I look for a quality screen protection like the ones made by Brando (I use them for my cellphone and they are really good and perfectly fit in the device... sadly he doesn't make screens for Pentax DSLR). I see the ACMaxx on eBay but I can't figure how it's made: it looks like a stiff panel... not a flexible one. Someone also said there are screen protections made by Pentax: is that true? If so, where I can find/buy them? Thanks in advance, Jenner