Screen Protectors

FrumPilot · 07-24-2011, 03:10 PM

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I recently came across some new screen protectors for my phone. If fits most of my camera's screen.
My question is since it has a sticky side, will it eventually damge the screen, in that if I ever take it off, the "stickiness" will still be there? Does anyone have any experience with these things?
thanks!
Jake

bluespearbone · 07-24-2011, 03:59 PM

Could put on a glass 'protector' that sticks to the camera body to take the knocks and scratches (such as Delkin Pop Up Shade Universal 3.0" LCD Black: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics - can take the shade off or find something without a shade) then put your anti-glare or whatever films on that.

RP-K20D · 07-26-2011, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by FrumPilot

I recently came across some new screen protectors for my phone. If fits most of my camera's screen.
My question is since it has a sticky side, will it eventually damge the screen, in that if I ever take it off, the "stickiness" will still be there? Does anyone have any experience with these things?
thanks!
Jake

I've got screen protectors for both the main and top screens on my K20d. The stickiness doesn't remain on the screens when the protectors are removed.

Paleo Pete · 07-26-2011, 10:21 AM

Same here, I tried one on my Samsung Point and Shoot, didn't want to put it on the K-x until I knew what it would do. Wasn't impressed and took it off after 2 or 3 weeks, no sticky left behind that I could notice.

JinDesu · 07-26-2011, 10:47 AM

The screen protectors I've seen have the adhesive on the borders (black borders that line up with the black borders of your camera screen). The clear bit has no adhesive.

That could be an option if you are wary of the peel and stick protectors.

Eruditass · 07-27-2011, 01:59 PM

Anyone figure out if we can do this with our screens?

5D - Broken LCD Protector Repair Tutorial - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Clambake · 07-29-2011, 02:21 PM

Phone screen protectors are static cling 99% of the time, I believe. That won't leave a residue, and will offer some protection.

I use the GGS screen protector for my K-x, it sells for almost nothing and sticks around the edges of the display -- not on the LCD itself. It's pretty thick, and I don't think it degrades the quality too much. It's just like what JinDesu described. Take your time to apply it, as you only get one shot.

Amazon.com: GGS DSLR LCD Optical Glass Screen Protector for Pentax K-X Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

jamesm007 · 07-29-2011, 05:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eruditass

Anyone figure out if we can do this with our screens?

5D - Broken LCD Protector Repair Tutorial - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Yes, long before the post above. Even looks as if he found my post

. Whats funny is nothing is better looking than the LCD cover. Its there to protect the LCD itself. The cover is made out of Polycarbonate and is very tough. I use to use screen protectors, no way now, as there is no reason to do so IMO. I now save a lot of money buy not having to buy them. When I want I have more K20D screens and two-way preshaped tape to put on if needed. The parts were so cheap it was funny (I mean pennies) and shipping cost the most. So I made the most out of shipping and told the lady to give me a few of each!

The link you give shows the exact type suction cup I used.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103880-lcd-screen-...-yes-no-2.html

dgaies · 07-29-2011, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by jamesm007

Yes, long before the post above. Even looks as if he found my post

. Whats funny is nothing is better looking than the LCD cover. Its there to protect the LCD itself. The cover is made out of Polycarbonate and is very tough. I use to use screen protectors, no way. I now save a lot of money buy not having to buy them. When I want I have more K20D screens and two-way preshaped tape to put on if needed. The parts were so cheap it was funny (I mean pennies) and shipping cost the most. So I made the most out of shipping and told the lady to give me a few of each!

The link you give shows the exact type suction cup I used.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103880-lcd-screen-...-yes-no-2.html

By the way, thanks for posting that info! I found it a few weeks ago after buying a K20D with a huge scratch down half the rear LCD cover. (the ad said it had a few 'unobtrusive marks"). Anyway, I called Pentax, got the replacement parts 2 weeks later (they were back-ordered) and within 5 minutes I had a brand new LCD window on the body, good as new.

BTW, if anyone happens to need one for their K20D, I bought and have an extra set that I just threw up on the marketplace this afternoon (shipping was fixed and considerably higher than the cost of the parts themselves so I bought an extra).

forestG · 07-30-2011, 08:32 PM

these things are a waste of time i've had my k10 from new and never used one, no scratches either

kh1234567890 · 08-04-2011, 04:16 PM

In my experience the glass GGS are the only ones worth using. Tough as an old boot, cheap, easy to clean and to apply, since you don't have to worry about removing all and every bit of dust and lint before sticking them on.

The plastic film ones tend to go yellow after a while and look cr*p,

Laurentiu Cristofor · 08-04-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by forestG

these things are a waste of time i've had my k10 from new and never used one, no scratches either

+1. The materials used now are scratch resistant - you can scratch them, but in those situations you can probably scratch them through the screen protector too.

loco · 08-04-2011, 05:41 PM

I use the GGS one. I like it. I did mess up and got two bubbles/dust particles under it, but they aren't noticeable unless the screen is blank. It's nice to know the screen is protected and it cost less than $5 shipped from Amazon. Plus, if I decide I don't like it anymore for whatever reason, it'll be easy enough to take off with hair dryer and dental floss, I'd expect.

07-24-2011, 03:10 PM	#1
FrumPilot Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 55	Screen Protectors 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. I recently came across some new screen protectors for my phone. If fits most of my camera's screen. My question is since it has a sticky side, will it eventually damge the screen, in that if I ever take it off, the "stickiness" will still be there? Does anyone have any experience with these things? thanks! Jake

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07-24-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
bluespearbone Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom Posts: 325	Could put on a glass 'protector' that sticks to the camera body to take the knocks and scratches (such as Delkin Pop Up Shade Universal 3.0" LCD Black: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics - can take the shade off or find something without a shade) then put your anti-glare or whatever films on that.

07-26-2011, 04:20 AM	#3
RP-K20D Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 35	Originally posted by FrumPilot I recently came across some new screen protectors for my phone. If fits most of my camera's screen. My question is since it has a sticky side, will it eventually damge the screen, in that if I ever take it off, the "stickiness" will still be there? Does anyone have any experience with these things? thanks! Jake I've got screen protectors for both the main and top screens on my K20d. The stickiness doesn't remain on the screens when the protectors are removed.

07-26-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
Paleo Pete Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,880	Same here, I tried one on my Samsung Point and Shoot, didn't want to put it on the K-x until I knew what it would do. Wasn't impressed and took it off after 2 or 3 weeks, no sticky left behind that I could notice.

07-26-2011, 10:47 AM	#5
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	The screen protectors I've seen have the adhesive on the borders (black borders that line up with the black borders of your camera screen). The clear bit has no adhesive. That could be an option if you are wary of the peel and stick protectors.

07-27-2011, 01:59 PM	#6
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Anyone figure out if we can do this with our screens? 5D - Broken LCD Protector Repair Tutorial - Canon Digital Photography Forums

07-29-2011, 02:21 PM	#7
Clambake Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Posts: 25	Phone screen protectors are static cling 99% of the time, I believe. That won't leave a residue, and will offer some protection. I use the GGS screen protector for my K-x, it sells for almost nothing and sticks around the edges of the display -- not on the LCD itself. It's pretty thick, and I don't think it degrades the quality too much. It's just like what JinDesu described. Take your time to apply it, as you only get one shot. Amazon.com: GGS DSLR LCD Optical Glass Screen Protector for Pentax K-X Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

07-29-2011, 05:56 PM - 1 Like	#8
jamesm007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit MI, USA Posts: 508	Originally posted by Eruditass Anyone figure out if we can do this with our screens? 5D - Broken LCD Protector Repair Tutorial - Canon Digital Photography Forums Yes, long before the post above. Even looks as if he found my post . Whats funny is nothing is better looking than the LCD cover. Its there to protect the LCD itself. The cover is made out of Polycarbonate and is very tough. I use to use screen protectors, no way now, as there is no reason to do so IMO. I now save a lot of money buy not having to buy them. When I want I have more K20D screens and two-way preshaped tape to put on if needed. The parts were so cheap it was funny (I mean pennies) and shipping cost the most. So I made the most out of shipping and told the lady to give me a few of each! The link you give shows the exact type suction cup I used. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103880-lcd-screen-...-yes-no-2.html

07-29-2011, 06:03 PM	#9
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by jamesm007 Yes, long before the post above. Even looks as if he found my post . Whats funny is nothing is better looking than the LCD cover. Its there to protect the LCD itself. The cover is made out of Polycarbonate and is very tough. I use to use screen protectors, no way. I now save a lot of money buy not having to buy them. When I want I have more K20D screens and two-way preshaped tape to put on if needed. The parts were so cheap it was funny (I mean pennies) and shipping cost the most. So I made the most out of shipping and told the lady to give me a few of each! The link you give shows the exact type suction cup I used. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/103880-lcd-screen-...-yes-no-2.html By the way, thanks for posting that info! I found it a few weeks ago after buying a K20D with a huge scratch down half the rear LCD cover. (the ad said it had a few 'unobtrusive marks"). Anyway, I called Pentax, got the replacement parts 2 weeks later (they were back-ordered) and within 5 minutes I had a brand new LCD window on the body, good as new. BTW, if anyone happens to need one for their K20D, I bought and have an extra set that I just threw up on the marketplace this afternoon (shipping was fixed and considerably higher than the cost of the parts themselves so I bought an extra).

07-30-2011, 08:32 PM	#10
forestG Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: melb, au Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	these things are a waste of time i've had my k10 from new and never used one, no scratches either

08-04-2011, 04:16 PM	#11
kh1234567890 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,653	In my experience the glass GGS are the only ones worth using. Tough as an old boot, cheap, easy to clean and to apply, since you don't have to worry about removing all and every bit of dust and lint before sticking them on. The plastic film ones tend to go yellow after a while and look cr*p,

08-04-2011, 04:50 PM	#12
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by forestG these things are a waste of time i've had my k10 from new and never used one, no scratches either +1. The materials used now are scratch resistant - you can scratch them, but in those situations you can probably scratch them through the screen protector too.

08-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#13
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	I use the GGS one. I like it. I did mess up and got two bubbles/dust particles under it, but they aren't noticeable unless the screen is blank. It's nice to know the screen is protected and it cost less than $5 shipped from Amazon. Plus, if I decide I don't like it anymore for whatever reason, it'll be easy enough to take off with hair dryer and dental floss, I'd expect.