How can I protect the back LCD?

How can I protect the back LCD? · 09:25 PM

Post by 'Saltoricco'

You can use an LCD protection sticker for one of the many PDAs. I put clear packing tape on it. The bubbles have gone away after several days and now it is just as good as those more expensive protectors.

Arpe · 09-07-2006, 10:43 PM

I too cut down a PDA protector plastic sticky on thingy. No, it was for a PSP. I've got a few bubbles but it's still pretty clear.

tknterry · 09-08-2006, 06:46 AM

You put clear packing tape on your LCD? Wont the adhesive leave a residue if you take it off? I use a non adhesive film over mine.

Originally posted by Ole

Post by 'Saltoricco'

You can use an LCD protection sticker for one of the many PDAs. I put clear packing tape on it. The bubbles have gone away after several days and now it is just as good as those more expensive protectors.

roy · 09-08-2006, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by tknterry

You put clear packing tape on your LCD? Wont the adhesive leave a residue if you take it off? I use a non adhesive film over mine.

i think he means the clear material that protects some merchandise. it's basicly the same material as the PDAs. my canon ip6000d came covered in it. that's what i use.

Brew1brew · 09-08-2006, 02:28 PM

Forgive me but I don't get the urge to protect a protector. I've had my *ist D 2.6 years and the plastic cover that is over the LCD has not one scratch in it. I don't put a protector on it.

I'm not trying to be contrary, but I dont' beleave that you need to cover the plactic protector that is over the LCD on the back of the camera.

Les

Arpe · 09-08-2006, 09:03 PM

No no no. I bought some plastic sticky stuff that is designed to protect the screen of a PSP. I cut it down to size and stuck it on my LCD.

Les, you are right, for you, I don't think I'd be that fortunate! I just think that should I get a scratch (which would annoy the hell out of me, that's just how I am) the plastic stuff can be replaced way easier than the built-in plastic cover of the LCD screen.

The bubbles that are left on mine are clear of the actual display, so I'm okay, they are just around the black edge.

Brew1brew · 09-08-2006, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

No no no. I bought some plastic sticky stuff that is designed to protect the screen of a PSP. I cut it down to size and stuck it on my LCD.

Les, you are right, for you, I don't think I'd be that fortunate! I just think that should I get a scratch (which would annoy the hell out of me, that's just how I am) the plastic stuff can be replaced way easier than the built-in plastic cover of the LCD screen.

The bubbles that are left on mine are clear of the actual display, so I'm okay, they are just around the black edge.

I can understand that. I guess the point I wanted to make it that Pentax did a good job with the plastic they used on the LCD cover, it's quite tuff. the only issue I have it the oil from my cheek is always on it.

Les

joele · 09-08-2006, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Brew1brew

the only issue I have it the oil from my cheek is always on it.

Join the club ;-)

tswill2 · 09-20-2006, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arpe

No no no. I bought some plastic sticky stuff that is designed to protect the screen of a PSP. I cut it down to size and stuck it on my LCD.

Les, you are right, for you, I don't think I'd be that fortunate! I just think that should I get a scratch (which would annoy the hell out of me, that's just how I am) the plastic stuff can be replaced way easier than the built-in plastic cover of the LCD screen.

The bubbles that are left on mine are clear of the actual display, so I'm okay, they are just around the black edge.

Arpe - If you REALLY want heavy duty protection, get a Delkin Pop-Up Shade. About $20 and adds 2 layers of protection and makes it easier to see the review / menu screen outdoors. The hood is easily removeable if it's in your way, leaving the base with it's plastic window. I've been using one on a pocket P&S and it's great.

leaton · 09-30-2006, 05:45 AM

Where do you get the packing tape?

I got a laptop display protector thinking I'd be able to cut a bunch from it, but it's not the static adhesive material. It works OK but is not as good as the flexible stuff I think the tape is made of.

okto · 10-20-2006, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Brew1brew

Forgive me but I don't get the urge to protect a protector. I've had my *ist D 2.6 years and the plastic cover that is over the LCD has not one scratch in it. I don't put a protector on it.

I'm not trying to be contrary, but I dont' beleave that you need to cover the plactic protector that is over the LCD on the back of the camera.

Les

You can't replace it. Thus, it needs protecting.

Dana G · 10-21-2006, 06:54 PM

Unfortunately, I am left-eyed and use a vertical grip. I also have a large schnoz, so the screen is always getting smeared. It wipes clean with a lens tissue, but it'd be nice to have another way of protecting the LCD.

davemdsn · 11-27-2006, 10:39 PM

I am all for protection, but for me that has to be a limit. Replacing the camera would be the most expensive at all so why not coat the whole thing in UV window tinting? Then none of the camera can get scratched.

I realize that this is absurd but my point is that Pentax has always made their cameras very tough. They are not new to this business. My *istD is over two and a half years old and has been through several weddings, countless portraits, several artistic projects, a Playboy model, several family vacations, two trips to the ocean, one cruise on the ocean, a six week calendar shoot that included some light rock climbing and a couple excursions into the hands of my todler. It hasn't got a scratch on it.

I am not saying that we shouldn't protect the LCD screen, but I am saying that we don't need to.

ryanmkk · 11-28-2006, 03:41 AM

Just go for it and put a piece of clear plastic film (used for PDAs/phones/etc) on it, you'll be happy. no point saving that $2-4. you can change it yearly, monthly if you want to.
Dont 'wished that you've gotten it' when you finally get a scratch when wiping off lumps of oil on it...or somebody else's
ryan

LaRee · 11-28-2006, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by tswill2

Arpe - If you REALLY want heavy duty protection, get a Delkin Pop-Up Shade. About $20 and adds 2 layers of protection and makes it easier to see the review / menu screen outdoors. The hood is easily removeable if it's in your way, leaving the base with it's plastic window. I've been using one on a pocket P&S and it's great.

Hey Tom. Good to see you here. I spoke to the Delkin rep at the Photo Expo where I got the k10d and he said that in 30 to 60 days there will be a custom pop up shade to fit the k10d. I LOVE those shades and have them on every lcd I have except the fz30 (won't work there)

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09-07-2006, 10:43 PM	#2
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	I too cut down a PDA protector plastic sticky on thingy. No, it was for a PSP. I've got a few bubbles but it's still pretty clear.

09-08-2006, 06:46 AM	#3
tknterry Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: usa Photos: Gallery Posts: 67	You put clear packing tape on your LCD? Wont the adhesive leave a residue if you take it off? I use a non adhesive film over mine. Originally posted by Ole Post by 'Saltoricco' You can use an LCD protection sticker for one of the many PDAs. I put clear packing tape on it. The bubbles have gone away after several days and now it is just as good as those more expensive protectors.

09-08-2006, 01:55 PM	#4
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	Originally posted by tknterry You put clear packing tape on your LCD? Wont the adhesive leave a residue if you take it off? I use a non adhesive film over mine. i think he means the clear material that protects some merchandise. it's basicly the same material as the PDAs. my canon ip6000d came covered in it. that's what i use.

09-08-2006, 02:28 PM	#5
Brew1brew Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plano Texas USA Posts: 121	Forgive me but I don't get the urge to protect a protector. I've had my *ist D 2.6 years and the plastic cover that is over the LCD has not one scratch in it. I don't put a protector on it. I'm not trying to be contrary, but I dont' beleave that you need to cover the plactic protector that is over the LCD on the back of the camera. Les

09-08-2006, 09:03 PM	#6
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	No no no. I bought some plastic sticky stuff that is designed to protect the screen of a PSP. I cut it down to size and stuck it on my LCD. Les, you are right, for you, I don't think I'd be that fortunate! I just think that should I get a scratch (which would annoy the hell out of me, that's just how I am) the plastic stuff can be replaced way easier than the built-in plastic cover of the LCD screen. The bubbles that are left on mine are clear of the actual display, so I'm okay, they are just around the black edge.

09-08-2006, 09:27 PM	#7
Brew1brew Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plano Texas USA Posts: 121	Originally posted by Arpe No no no. I bought some plastic sticky stuff that is designed to protect the screen of a PSP. I cut it down to size and stuck it on my LCD. Les, you are right, for you, I don't think I'd be that fortunate! I just think that should I get a scratch (which would annoy the hell out of me, that's just how I am) the plastic stuff can be replaced way easier than the built-in plastic cover of the LCD screen. The bubbles that are left on mine are clear of the actual display, so I'm okay, they are just around the black edge. I can understand that. I guess the point I wanted to make it that Pentax did a good job with the plastic they used on the LCD cover, it's quite tuff. the only issue I have it the oil from my cheek is always on it. Les

09-08-2006, 10:21 PM	#8
joele Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	Originally posted by Brew1brew the only issue I have it the oil from my cheek is always on it. Join the club ;-)

09-20-2006, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#9
tswill2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ocala,FL&Boonville,NY Posts: 31	Originally posted by Arpe No no no. I bought some plastic sticky stuff that is designed to protect the screen of a PSP. I cut it down to size and stuck it on my LCD. Les, you are right, for you, I don't think I'd be that fortunate! I just think that should I get a scratch (which would annoy the hell out of me, that's just how I am) the plastic stuff can be replaced way easier than the built-in plastic cover of the LCD screen. The bubbles that are left on mine are clear of the actual display, so I'm okay, they are just around the black edge. Arpe - If you REALLY want heavy duty protection, get a Delkin Pop-Up Shade. About $20 and adds 2 layers of protection and makes it easier to see the review / menu screen outdoors. The hood is easily removeable if it's in your way, leaving the base with it's plastic window. I've been using one on a pocket P&S and it's great.

09-30-2006, 05:45 AM	#10
leaton Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Buford Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 91	Where do you get the packing tape? I got a laptop display protector thinking I'd be able to cut a bunch from it, but it's not the static adhesive material. It works OK but is not as good as the flexible stuff I think the tape is made of.

10-20-2006, 10:29 PM	#11
okto New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Originally posted by Brew1brew Forgive me but I don't get the urge to protect a protector. I've had my *ist D 2.6 years and the plastic cover that is over the LCD has not one scratch in it. I don't put a protector on it. I'm not trying to be contrary, but I dont' beleave that you need to cover the plactic protector that is over the LCD on the back of the camera. Les You can't replace it. Thus, it needs protecting.

10-21-2006, 06:54 PM	#12
Dana G Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 243	Unfortunately, I am left-eyed and use a vertical grip. I also have a large schnoz, so the screen is always getting smeared. It wipes clean with a lens tissue, but it'd be nice to have another way of protecting the LCD.

11-27-2006, 10:39 PM	#13
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	I am all for protection, but for me that has to be a limit. Replacing the camera would be the most expensive at all so why not coat the whole thing in UV window tinting? Then none of the camera can get scratched. I realize that this is absurd but my point is that Pentax has always made their cameras very tough. They are not new to this business. My istD is over two and a half years old and has been through several weddings, countless portraits, several artistic projects, a Playboy model, several family vacations, two trips to the ocean, one cruise on the ocean, a six week calendar shoot that included some light rock climbing and a couple excursions into the hands of my todler. It hasn't got a scratch on it. I am not saying that we shouldn't* protect the LCD screen, but I am saying that we don't need to.

11-28-2006, 03:41 AM	#14
ryanmkk New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 8	Just go for it and put a piece of clear plastic film (used for PDAs/phones/etc) on it, you'll be happy. no point saving that $2-4. you can change it yearly, monthly if you want to. Dont 'wished that you've gotten it' when you finally get a scratch when wiping off lumps of oil on it...or somebody else's ryan

11-28-2006, 10:30 PM	#15
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	Originally posted by tswill2 Arpe - If you REALLY want heavy duty protection, get a Delkin Pop-Up Shade. About $20 and adds 2 layers of protection and makes it easier to see the review / menu screen outdoors. The hood is easily removeable if it's in your way, leaving the base with it's plastic window. I've been using one on a pocket P&S and it's great. Hey Tom. Good to see you here. I spoke to the Delkin rep at the Photo Expo where I got the k10d and he said that in 30 to 60 days there will be a custom pop up shade to fit the k10d. I LOVE those shades and have them on every lcd I have except the fz30 (won't work there)