Screen or LCD Protectors

<p>Does anyone have any suggestions for LCD protective screens for the D7000 or D80? What do you think of the plastic one that comes on either camera? Thanks. Larry</p>

<p>I have had great luck with the autofocus on my copy of the camera so I have nothing bad to say about the plastic variety that shipped with the camera. There are others that probably are not as enthusiastic.</p>

<p>-Cheers</p>

<p>I've had the snap on covers that came with my D90 and D7000 installed since these cameras were unpacked. I have other cameras without screen protectors and have been fortunate not to scratch or crack them so far, but a metal button or careless bump could easily change that. If you have such misfortune, its a lot cheaper and easier to replace the cover than the LCD.</p>

<p>There have been some complaints in this forum that the screen may be scratched if some grit gets between the screen and the snap-on cover, if you're worried about this you can get a clear plastic stick-on cover (they remove easily without leaving any sticky goo) for the LCD before mounting the snap-on cover. These are available on the big auction site and are very inexpensive.</p>

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<p>I used the clip-on covers for the D300/700 for about a year, and they become dirty and a little "milky", so they protected teh LCD screean, which could hard be used. I then invested in the Zagg films, which are expremely good, but also a little expensive, but in comparison to the expensive cameras then it is a cheap protection.</p>

<p>I have been using the GGS II LCD Optical Screen Protector for my D7000. Got from the big online retailer for about $10. I liked the looks of it better than the original equipment piece, plus it comes with a cover for the top screen as well. And I will be getting another one soon as a few weeks ago I put a scratch on the protector... better than scratch the actual screen!</p>

<p>I have put the GGS or Giottos glass screen protectors on every DSLR I've owned.<br>

I have cracked one and shattered one, never damaged an LCD. I swear by them.</p>

<p>I have scratches on both my D700 and D800's plastic screen covers, and I try to be pretty careful (apparently without success). Also, stuff gets behind them, which is more annoying on my D800 because I have to take its L-plate off to remove the screen protector. The screens themselves are still intact, so I guess they're doing well - not that I ever hurt my 300D's screen (which had no protector). I've not resorted to buying replacements yet, though if the plastic was a bit harder I'd obviously not complain.</p>

<p>Never see the point of these. I have yet to scratch the screen of my camera and I use it a lot. Seems a bit like the UV filter debate - some think its a great thing, others a waste of money.</p>

<p><em>"</em><em>I have yet to scratch the screen of my camera and I use it a lot."</em> They are useless, unless you bang into something that can damage the camera's original screen. Accidents can and do happen, and can happen when you least expect them.<br>

I have been using cameras for a long, longtime and have never damaged one, but I have cracked two glass screen protectors which have saved me the cost and grief of getting the original screen repaired. For about $10, they can't be beat!<br>

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<p>Thanks, all. <br>

Peter, I have been considering the GGS as well. Also the da products screen. How do you like the cover over the viewfinder on the GGS? Does it get in the way of looking through the viewfinder?<br>

I too am a believer in having protection on the screen. For all the money we spend on cameras, a few dollars to protect the investment is fine. To date, I've just used the plastic clip on that comes with the camera. I have put up with the fogging and blurring due to atmospheric conditions. Thanks, again. Larry</p>

 

<p>I am also a fan of the GGS covers having had both the rear and upper pieces on my D200 (no issues with them getting in the way) for 6 years - cheap insurance. Just picked up a D600 and intend to get them for this camera too.</p>

<p>I have Giottos' Schott Glass LCD protectors on my Canon S95 and my Nikon D7000. They have been absolutely outstanding. Most of the time I forget that they're there so I treat the LCDs as if they have no protection. Still, it's good to know that if an accident happens the LCD protector will take the brunt of the scratch or impact.</p>

 

<p>I'm an archaeologist who uses dslrs in the field all the time, and grit is a very real concern, no matter how careful you are. Like many of the other posters, I have used GGS glass screen protectors on both a D200 and D7000, and like them very much. One simple advantage is that the adhesive around the edge prevents any grit from getting under the glass, and also the glass stays clear and resists wear much better than plastic.</p>