Screen protectors

Littlejohn · 02-11-2010, 12:14 AM

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What do you use as a screen protector? I had one from Optex and it didn't last 2 weeks on vac, the corners started catching and soon it was off....followed by a couple of scratches (musta been the zip line)....

But is it inevitable to get scratches? Should one really concern themselves if the camera is used in nature? How easy is it to change the glass every so often.

I do like to keep my stuff in pristine shape, but sometimes its more trouble then its worth.

(it was the one think I liked about the D5000 tho)

**dcmsox2004** · 02-11-2010, 06:43 AM

hi... i just purchased an acmaxx lcd protector for my k-x on ebay, delivered cost, about 15 bucks... fits well, i had one for my k200d as well....
from the company website.. http://www.acmaxx.net/pentax_k2000.html

Littlejohn · 02-11-2010, 09:01 AM

Thank you...I couldn't tell from the site if it was a hard plastic or not. How do you attach it?

I just found out its hard ..thanks..looks good I try and find it locally.

WerTicus · 02-11-2010, 09:38 AM

Don't use a screen protector, never managed to get a scratch on the screen either but i wouldn't care if i did. Its not a lens, its a body that gets replaced every 2 yrs at least :P

**dcmsox2004** · 02-11-2010, 10:40 AM

ACMAXX Products info... and ACMAXX Product Features
how to attach.... ACMAXX Installation Guide

**jpzk** · 02-11-2010, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

Don't use a screen protector, never managed to get a scratch on the screen either but i wouldn't care if i did. Its not a lens, its a body that gets replaced every 2 yrs at least :P

Werticus,

Why not use a screen protector? Did you have any issues with that?
Just curious why you don't recommend it.

JP

LeDave · 02-11-2010, 12:04 PM

I use screen protector on my K-7 now, and it's from ACMAXX also. Ever since I had a small tiny microscratch on the bottom of my old K2000, I had no idea how that happened. Can't take risks anymore.

It's actually pretty thick and sturdy for a screen protector too. Plus it gives that cool chrome trim to it. Here's the ACMAXX on my K-7, you can see the top but you can't really sell the back well.

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEef4PbgmUo[/YT]

cbaytan · 02-11-2010, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

It's actually pretty thick and sturdy for a screen protector too. Plus it gives that cool chrome trim to it. Here's the ACMAXX on my K-7, you can see the top but you can't really sell the back well.

I still didn't get one thinking it would reduce the visibility of the LCD's? Isn't that so?

**dcmsox2004** · 02-11-2010, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by cbaytan

I still didn't get one thinking it would reduce the visibility of the LCD's? Isn't that so?

ACMAXX Product Features
no decrease in lcd clarity/viewing

cbaytan · 02-11-2010, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

ACMAXX Product Features
no decrease in lcd clarity/viewing

Ok thanks, last question, wondering if the ACMAXX the best thing around?

Update: I've ordered for my K200, I was gonna order for my near future K-7 too but when screen was
$10 for k200 K-7's price was $25 at the same smartie seller, so I postponed the K-7 screen.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260546759563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Littlejohn · 04-20-2010, 09:37 PM

I just want to say thanks to those that posted in my thread. I did get a screen protector. Optex LCD screeen protector. It doesn't seem to deminish the display at all.

cbaytan · 04-20-2010, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Littlejohn

I just want to say thanks to those that posted in my thread. I did get a screen protector. Optex LCD screeen protector. It doesn't seem to deminish the display at all.

So, would you tell us why did you purchased Optex, when majority was recommending ACMAXX protectors. Whats the superiority? Price?

Asudef · 04-20-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm actually planning on getting the ZAGG shield for my K20. There's already a very minor scratch. Not that they matter but I'm not as careful with it now that I'm used to it and don't want a cloudy screen down the line.

I've had ZAGG on my media player and it is pretty tough so I'm going with it again.

rodneyr · 04-21-2010, 04:45 AM

What ever you get is better than nothing it only takes on accidental bump on a sharp edge and it can crack the sceen. I didn't use one on my previous screen and ended up with a 15mm deep scratch that became very annoying.

Cover up

Rodney

MrApollinax · 04-21-2010, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Asudef

I'm actually planning on getting the ZAGG shield for my K20. There's already a very minor scratch. Not that they matter but I'm not as careful with it now that I'm used to it and don't want a cloudy screen down the line.

I've had ZAGG on my media player and it is pretty tough so I'm going with it again.

+1 to this. I have had ZAGG Invisible Shields installed on all my LCD equipped electronics, from media players to GPS to several different cell phones as well as my K100DS. I used to use other cheap protectors but the ZAGG product has not failed me yet. That plus the lifetime (of the device) warranty is hard to beat. If the protector is scratched or damaged while protecting your screen you can get a in-warranty replacement.

02-11-2010, 12:14 AM	#1
Littlejohn New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 20	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. What do you use as a screen protector? I had one from Optex and it didn't last 2 weeks on vac, the corners started catching and soon it was off....followed by a couple of scratches (musta been the zip line).... But is it inevitable to get scratches? Should one really concern themselves if the camera is used in nature? How easy is it to change the glass every so often. I do like to keep my stuff in pristine shape, but sometimes its more trouble then its worth. (it was the one think I liked about the D5000 tho)

02-11-2010, 06:43 AM	#2
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	hi... i just purchased an acmaxx lcd protector for my k-x on ebay, delivered cost, about 15 bucks... fits well, i had one for my k200d as well.... from the company website.. http://www.acmaxx.net/pentax_k2000.html Last edited by dcmsox2004; 02-11-2010 at 06:44 AM. Reason: more info

02-11-2010, 01:04 PM	#10
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 ACMAXX Product Features no decrease in lcd clarity/viewing Ok thanks, last question, wondering if the ACMAXX the best thing around? Update: I've ordered for my K200, I was gonna order for my near future K-7 too but when screen was $10 for k200 K-7's price was $25 at the same smartie seller, so I postponed the K-7 screen. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260546759563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Last edited by cbaytan; 02-11-2010 at 06:53 PM. Reason: add info

04-21-2010, 04:45 AM	#14
rodneyr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eltham Nth, Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 36	Sceen protector What ever you get is better than nothing it only takes on accidental bump on a sharp edge and it can crack the sceen. I didn't use one on my previous screen and ended up with a 15mm deep scratch that became very annoying. Cover up Rodney

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02-11-2010, 09:01 AM	#3
Littlejohn New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Thank you...I couldn't tell from the site if it was a hard plastic or not. How do you attach it? I just found out its hard ..thanks..looks good I try and find it locally.

02-11-2010, 09:38 AM	#4
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Don't use a screen protector, never managed to get a scratch on the screen either but i wouldn't care if i did. Its not a lens, its a body that gets replaced every 2 yrs at least :P

02-11-2010, 10:40 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	ACMAXX Products info... and ACMAXX Product Features how to attach.... ACMAXX Installation Guide

02-11-2010, 11:54 AM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by WerTicus Don't use a screen protector, never managed to get a scratch on the screen either but i wouldn't care if i did. Its not a lens, its a body that gets replaced every 2 yrs at least :P Werticus, Why not use a screen protector? Did you have any issues with that? Just curious why you don't recommend it. JP

02-11-2010, 12:04 PM	#7
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	I use screen protector on my K-7 now, and it's from ACMAXX also. Ever since I had a small tiny microscratch on the bottom of my old K2000, I had no idea how that happened. Can't take risks anymore. It's actually pretty thick and sturdy for a screen protector too. Plus it gives that cool chrome trim to it. Here's the ACMAXX on my K-7, you can see the top but you can't really sell the back well. [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEef4PbgmUo[/YT]

02-11-2010, 12:48 PM	#8
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by LeDave It's actually pretty thick and sturdy for a screen protector too. Plus it gives that cool chrome trim to it. Here's the ACMAXX on my K-7, you can see the top but you can't really sell the back well. I still didn't get one thinking it would reduce the visibility of the LCD's? Isn't that so?

02-11-2010, 01:00 PM	#9
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	Originally posted by cbaytan I still didn't get one thinking it would reduce the visibility of the LCD's? Isn't that so? ACMAXX Product Features no decrease in lcd clarity/viewing

04-20-2010, 09:37 PM	#11
Littlejohn New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 20 Original Poster	I just want to say thanks to those that posted in my thread. I did get a screen protector. Optex LCD screeen protector. It doesn't seem to deminish the display at all.

04-20-2010, 10:54 PM	#12
cbaytan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trabzon/Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,010	Originally posted by Littlejohn I just want to say thanks to those that posted in my thread. I did get a screen protector. Optex LCD screeen protector. It doesn't seem to deminish the display at all. So, would you tell us why did you purchased Optex, when majority was recommending ACMAXX protectors. Whats the superiority? Price?

04-20-2010, 11:01 PM	#13
Asudef Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 79	I'm actually planning on getting the ZAGG shield for my K20. There's already a very minor scratch. Not that they matter but I'm not as careful with it now that I'm used to it and don't want a cloudy screen down the line. I've had ZAGG on my media player and it is pretty tough so I'm going with it again.

04-21-2010, 05:23 AM	#15
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by Asudef I'm actually planning on getting the ZAGG shield for my K20. There's already a very minor scratch. Not that they matter but I'm not as careful with it now that I'm used to it and don't want a cloudy screen down the line. I've had ZAGG on my media player and it is pretty tough so I'm going with it again. +1 to this. I have had ZAGG Invisible Shields installed on all my LCD equipped electronics, from media players to GPS to several different cell phones as well as my K100DS. I used to use other cheap protectors but the ZAGG product has not failed me yet. That plus the lifetime (of the device) warranty is hard to beat. If the protector is scratched or damaged while protecting your screen you can get a in-warranty replacement.