LCD Screen Protector for D750

<p>My wife just gave me a D750 as an early Hanukkah present (no, you can't have her, she's mine <grin>).</p>

<p>The LCD monitor on the back looks vulnerable to scratches. I am considering a protector. I have searched the forum, but most of the posts are for protectors that do not seem to be available for the D750 - at least not from B&H or Adorama.</p>

<p>I am reluctant to use a protector that use an adhesive to stick to the screen. I did find this snap on model from Vello<br>

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1190826-REG/vello_spso_nd750_snap_on_glass_lcd_screen.html</p>

<p>Vello also makes this model that uses "static adhesion":</p>

<p>https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883535-REG/vello_gspu_nd800_screen_protector_ultra_for.html</p>

<p>My questions:</p>

<p>1) Has anyone here tried either of these products. If so, do you like them?</p>

<p>2) For the product that uses "Static Adhesion", does it fit well? Does it come off easily and cleanly?</p>

<p>Now back to the 500 page manual (which I must memorize before I can use my camera properly <GRIN>).</p>

 

<p>I put one of the sticky protectors on a D7100, and wish I hadn't. I fear it might leave residue were I to take it off, and it degrades the view a tiny bit. The snap-on one that came with an earlier camera definitely makes the the screen less clear. I don't know the two Vello products. I didn't put a screen protector on my D750 and have experienced no scratches. Happy Hanukkah and mazel tov, it's a great camera.</p>

<p>I put a sticky screen protector on my DF -- not a good plan, but the adhesive failed eventually and it came off cleanly. I have had the DF since Spring '14, and a D750 since Fall '15. Despite a lot of use and travel both are unscratched. A Ricoh GXR I bought used came with a rigid screen protector which is excellent -- don't know the brand, but there are apparently good ones out there. If you haven't already done it, you might search here on site -- I recall something on the subject a while back. The D 750 has lots of tricks, but also works fine on A or P or some of the scenes & effects till you get through the book and figure it all out. Lots of fun ahead! Happy Hanukkah!</p>

<p>I put a "static adhesion" film (by delkin maybe?) film on my D300 when I first got it (or when I first lost the snapon plastic thingy that came with the camera) and can only say good. Stays on good, no residue problem, clear, and gives confidence that one can take a swipe in the event of an untimely sneeze or brushing against fabric in a bag or ?.... Highly recommended.<br>

Incidentely, I used one of the rest of the package for another DIY. Manfrotto plate was a bit prone to wiggling on the bottom of my D810, having only friction to hold it from rotating. With the plate off, I stuck one of these sheets to the bottom of the camera, and the put the plate back on the bottom of the camera. Then mixed up some JB weld and stuffed in between the bottom rear of the (film-protected) camera and the plate. Let it set, then unscrewed the plate from the camera, and it came away easily with the film attached. Trimmed the excess film, and reattached to camera. Now the plate cannot rotate-wiggle because the solid fill-in fits against the camera.</p>

<p>I have the Zagg screen protector on both D300 and D700 for years, which are excellent, and I have been lookingad to for the same for my D810, but unfortunately they do not ship to Vietnam any longer, so I had to settle with the JJC brand, which I have had no problems with.</p>

<p>Congrats on the new D750. Nikon first started skipping the snap-on plastic LCD cover with the D3, and gradually that has become the norm. I have no LCD protector on the D800E, D750, D7200, D500 .... Never had any problem.</p>

<p>Thank you all for your replies.</p>

<p>Shun, when did Nikon stop shipping the plastic covers? No cover came with the D750. Thank you for the congrats (but I do not intend to give up my darkroom nor my F100 <grin>)<br>

<br /><br />Hector, I am glad to hear the panel does not scratch easily, and thank you for the good wishes.</p>

<p>Sandy, I agree with you. I intend to stay away from adhesives if I can.</p>

<p>Wayne and Erik than you for your replies. I cannot find a Zagg protector for the D750.</p>

<p>I suspect I shall purchase the Vello clip on in my next order from B&H or Adorama. From what Hector and Shun wrote, it does not seem to be an urgent matter.</p>

<p>Now back to reading. It has been wet and overcast here in the Sacramento area, so I have not had a chance to take the camera out for a test drive. So far I have taken only one image a JPEG - of my wife, at night, sitting in front of her new computer - used my 50mm f/1.4 D lens ISO 4000 available light and Auto WB. It came out nicely. I could not have gotten that one with the F100. </p>

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<p>Shun, when did Nikon stop shipping the plastic covers?</p>

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<p>See my post above @ 7:23pm EST. The D3 was the first Nikon DSLR that didn't come with an LCD cover, in 2007. Back then it was unusual. I recall that Bjorn Rorslett tried to scratch the D3's LCD with a knife but didn't manage to make any marks on it: http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00NWSl</p>

<p>I haven't bothered with any LCD cover in the last several years.</p>

<p>I use a cut to size screen protector on most screens (camera's, GPS). I still have some PDA/smartphone ones for this purpose. It saved several screens a couple of times, of course YMMV.</p>

The D810 at least comes with a transparent protector to use when transporting the camera. The top and bottom side of

the LCD have grooves for mounting the clip on protector. Since I use padded camera bags, and have never managed to

leave a mark in any of my camera LCDs, and I prefer a clear view of the screen, I don't use the protector.

<p>I have used various screen protectors on every Nikon DSLR I've owned, mostly sticky ones, mostly glass ones.<br>

The sticky ones always removed cleanly, any residual residue easily removed with a microfiber cloth.<br>

I am currently using the Vello "Screen Protector Ultra" static adhesion glass one on both D7200 and D750.</p>

<p>Just wondering, what do you expect to protect the screen from and for?<br /> Glass composition has changed over the years e.g. Gorilla glass. To me, seeing the best possible likeness of the image is important and is compromised by a plastic cover which is much more likely to get scratched than the glass on your display.<br /> Each time I think of this type of protection, I think of the plastic furniture covers used in the 60's. Maybe they kept the furniture in good shape, but they made sitting on the furniture unenjoyable. When I got my D7100 with no protector, I quickly ditched the one for my D90.</p>

<p>I use a "Larmor GGS Self-Adhesive Optical Glass LCD Screen Protector for Nikon D750" from Amazon. Easy to install, crystal clear, and can't tell it's even on the LCD. All my Nikon and Sony bodies have this screen protector and I don't hesitate to take a towel in the field and wipe it off. Just a thought for consideration. A few reviews claim that it does not fit properly. Mine fit exact. </p>

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<p>Never bother with these. My LCD is not noticeably the worse for it.</p>

<p>Hi Shun,</p>

<p>I really must learn to read. In your post I saw "skipping" and read it as "shipping" (and I just had my eyes checked last week <grin>). Talk about completely changing the meaning of a message!</p>

<p>John wrote</p>

 

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<p>Just wondering, what do you expect to protect the screen from and for?</p>

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<p>1) Perspiration and face oil when shooting. I can clean glass with alcohol swabs used to clean eyeglasses, but they are not recommended for LCD screens.</p>

<p>2) Scratches from rubbing against my shirt (buttons) / coat (buttons, zipper, snaps) while the camera is suspended from a neck strap.</p>

<p>3) Various abrasions while the camera is in a camera bag or in general use.</p>

<p>Murphy (of Murphy's Law fame) seems to be my constant companion especially when I have a new toy <grin>.</p>

<p>Hi Charles,</p>

<p>Thank you for the reply.</p>

<p>The Vello Ultra was one of the two I was considering. How long have you used them? Have you removed them? If so any residue (with static (electricity) adhesion there should not be any residue)?</p>

<p>Hi Michael,</p>

<p>I saw the Larmor, but the description seems contradictory. In one instance they say, "Adhesive free", in the next instance they say "connect to the LCD screen with a strong silicon adhesive", and then "Application: Electrostatic Attraction" </p>

<p>So which is it, Adhesive free, Silicon adhesive", "Electrostatic Attraction"? Or all three? When the manufacturer cannot make up his mind, I tend to distrust the product. Your recommendations casts a different light on it. I'll certainly consider it.</p>

<p>I have the D750 and bought the Vello snap-on version. Very happy with it.</p>

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<p>Hi Line,</p>

<p>Thank you for the reply. </p>

<p>The Vello snap-on is the one I will probably purchase; it's either that or the Vello Ultra.</p>

<p>Brooks,<br>

I have not removed them and probably won't unless one breaks or scratches.<br>

It may be the case that screen protectors are less necessary than they once were, but I have scratched LCD displays in the past. These Vellos are cheap insurance.<br>

<br />I have used the GGS ones in the past and can vouch for their quality. I was able to remove one, but it usually renders it unusable - either it cracks or the sticky is compromised.</p>

<p>Brooks ... I just peeled off the film on the back and placed the rigid piece of ultra thin glass over the LCD screen. Nothing else to do, it's rigid, and sticks without any bubbles. I've used the other, non-rigid ones before and what a pain to get them on straight and without bubbles. I've now used the Larmor on several Nikon bodies. I'm sure they are made in China and the manufacturer does not have a good command of the English language. </p>

<p>My thanks to all of you for your replies; they were very helpful.</p>

<p>I purchased the Vello Snap-on version. It arrived yesterday and is now at work protecting my LCD. It went on easily and came off without any problems when I found, that despite my best efforts, there was a small piece of lint under it (I told you Murphy was my constant companion <grin>). It is now back on and looks like it will stay on until I remove it.</p>

<p>I hope you all have a very Happy Holiday Season. I shall be out familiarizing myself with my now D750 and new Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens. </p>