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maybe. maybe not. some people as trying to say as much as possible.
anyway, I just watched that video you linked and I'm positive that I don't want it on any screen. although it can withstand punctures with a pen, I don't think the screen could take that punishment. it would still crack if hit. a rigid screen protector will hold up to the same punishment and not have any impact on the screen itself. but to each his/her own.
again, I posted this because:
a) it works
b) it's cheaper than the one Yvon posted
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not a matter of what I do that causes hard impacts but more of a cheaper alternative to what Yvon posted. But, I rather protect it with a $6 piece of strong/rigid plastic than a thin flimsy screen protector that I find tends to peel off and lose it's static cling from rubbing when taken out and put in a bag. You never know. All it takes is one distraction or a slip and then have fun dealing with a cracked LCD. I have used the stick on screen protectors on my Axim x50v since the day I got it as well as on my cell phone screens. Over time they all wear out and pull off. Scratches, not the ones from a stylus, become unsightly and annoy me. I'd rather not need to replace them.
Where do I get my trucker hat. Never got the t-shirt and bag neither. I guess I'll have to be happy with my Crumpler Brazillion dollar home and flipside 200. Will have to be content wearing a marpat boonie or a regular ball cap.
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Patrick, your protector does not protect against deep scratches or any impact that may occur on the LCD.
Although the screen protector I use uses adhesive strips you cut to fit, you are able to take the protector off. You are supplied with many extra strips.
Another great thing is since it does use adhesive strips, it is slightly raised and does not touch the LCD screen unless you press fairly hard to flex it.
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just use a micro fiber or any little cloth that you use to clean your sunglasses. heck, I use my cotton t-shirt at times.
the one on my canon has been on for a few years and it has very minor surface scratches. ones that you have to tilt and get at the right angle to see them.
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I just uploaded some pictures of the screen protectors that I have been using.
They were purchase from http://www.daproducts.com and have been good to me on
both my k10d and SD400. I've had the one on the Canon for some time now and just
got one for the pentax a couple of months ago.
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They do not have a kit for the k10d yet but I used my trusty digital caliper to
get fairly accurate measurements. You will have to order the custom protector in
millimeters. 57mm(width) x 47mm(length)
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It costs $6 USD + $2 shipping to Canada.
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<b><I>"All Custom Cut protectors are laser cut from the same 1/16" scratch
resistant acrylic as our production models. Custom Cut protectors do not have
printed borders to hide the adhesive. The adhesive supplied is clear and will
generally blend in nicely when applied to the camera."</B></I>
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I could have ordered it a bit smaller, but I wanted the Pentax name to show
through and not be completely obstructed with the adhesive tape. I apologize for
the dust. There was a lot of static electricity between the rug and the leather
couch. That's winter for you.
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It is slightly raised as it's 1/8" thick, but it is not in the way at all. I
have had no issues with glare but there probably is a little bit. I just don't
pay much attention to it. Being that it is 1/8" thick acrylic, it gives a better
sense of security and allows you to be a little less concerned when stuffing
things into your bag on top of your camera.
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I bought a 'da products screen protector for my k10d. I've had on on my canon SD400 for years and finally ordered one and installed it recently.<br><br>
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Cost $6 USD + $2 shipping.
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You will need to order a custom size as I don't think they have one for the k10d yet.
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I used a digital caliper and decided that 57mm(width) x 47mm(length) would work the best and it fits perfectly.
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<i><b>"All Custom Cut protectors are laser cut from the same 1/16" scratch resistant acrylic as our production models. Custom Cut protectors do not have printed borders to hide the adhesive. The adhesive supplied is clear and will generally blend in nicely when applied to the camera."</i></b><BR><BR>
I'll try to get some pictures up.
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The newer RC2's (323) available to me have a locking tab under the release arm that prevents it from mounting on a manfrotto monopod simply because the mounting base of the pod is too wide. Otherwise it would work just fine. You could sort of see the brass colored piece in this picture.
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Abe, I am in the same situation but have come to the conclusion to find a tripod head that uses the same QR as a monopod specific head.
Currently I am using the Manfrotto 390RC head which is fairly lightweight and easy to use. I like it although it's a bit bulky. I took it out on a day hike on the monopod a few weeks ago and it got smashed up a bit as we were climbing through crevices.
I thought I had found a fix for the monopod when I bought the Manfrotto 323 quick release plate/adapter, but it appears that the newer design has a locking tab that does not clear on the monopod. The monopod mounting area is too wide and the QR will not screw on properly or completely.
My last resort is to go with an entirely different system or pick up the 234RC tilt head for monopods. Only issue here is that it's rated for only 2.5kg and the K10D w/grip and the DA 18-250 is close if not over that limit. Plus I wouldn't dare walk around with the camera on it like I can with the 390RC.
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the reason is that I've been using my brother in laws WhiBal gray card and it has stickers on it to help focus and determine glare. The free one I have has nothing on the grey side and I forgot that it won't focus.
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I've noticed it on occasion to. Most times it's in low light, low contrast situations. You press the AF button or the shutter halfway and nothing. A few times I've fully pressed the shutter and it acts dead. Won't take the picture.
I also got a cheap gray card, from a photo magazine, and the K10D refuses to focus on it.
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Justin. By that time, the warranty will be toast, there will be next to no support for the K10d so a jerry rigged battery pack will be made up to power the camera. Whether or not the battery technology progresses it'll either be a smaller internal battery or a shoulder worn battery pack attached with a cable.
I remember back in the day when I'd make an external battery pack for an electronic device that either had a proprietary battery or used expensive to replace batteries. I've spent may nights building CR-V3 powered battery packs for walkmans, CD players, flash lights etc... I got a whack load of them for free from a friend that use to work for Kodak. All of the cameras that were returned for service were just taken apart and salvaged for parts and a new camera given to the customer. It was cheaper and faster for them to do that then to actually service a defective camera.
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I got mine originally for $160 shipped from ebay last summer. I sold it a little over 2 weeks ago for $160 and I met the guy at a local coffee shop. I doubt I took more than 100 exposures with it.
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Daniel. Yes, you should see a preview of what you want to see.
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Thanks everyone.
Justin, I guess the Tiffen's that that particular store was selling didn't have any coatings.
I had decided that I wanted to try and avoid using sky/uv filters since I will most likely adjust everything against a gray card. Got one free recently, but it's huge. Will probably get the WhiBal that my brother in law has.
I wish I had just picked up the Hoya Pro1 Digital when I had the chance instead of second guessing myself. Sales guy offered $15 off. My loss. I'll be out on the trails with an unprotected front element this Saturday unless I can find one between now and then.
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Just a suggestion. When you click submit, you're taken to a page to confirm. Before you click confirm, your post should look exactly as how you want to see it posted. If it's not, just click your back button and correct what you've done wrong, instead of hitting confirm hoping that it will fix itself on it's own.
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No arguments here Miserere, but the cheaper filters don't have multi-coatings on them.
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Yeah, I'm more worried about smashing the front element into something since the lens extends quite far.
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Been to a couple of camera shops this past week and was asking about filters.
Asked specifically about using UV or sky filters on a DSLR. One guy didn't offer
any help just asked "Nikon or Hoya?". Then handed me a Hoya UV filter. The sales
person at the other shop helped a bit more saying that the in house generic and
lower cost filters (Tiffen) were no good since they didn't have any coatings. He
also directed me to Hoya's Pro1 Digital clear filter. Is this what I want to use
to protect my new DA18-250?
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Douglas, personally, I would never walk away from my K10D mounted on a monopod with feet let alone let go.
However, I have tested it at home and it's very stable at full extension but I wouldn't leave it unattended, which means one hand is always on the camera or monopod.
I could see myself letting go for a short period of time with no extension in the monopod. It is very stable and doesn't wobble at all.
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Peter, it should work with outer pods as long as it has the right outer diameter and has the space to store the feet. . It actually comes with an adapter for another size other than the 680. Basically there is a compression fitting that mounts to the bottom section of the monopod. The feet screw into that.
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The feet do add a bit of weight but it's in the base which helps balance a bit. No, it's not as good as a tripod but while trekking or on the go, it's a very convenient substitute for a tripod. I also use it as a walking stick when the trails get a bit rough.
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I use the Manfrotto 680 which has 4 sections so it is quite compact.<BR>
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I've recently added the folding base that changes the monopod into a tripod. It's stable enough to hold my K10D w/grip and DA 18-250. <BR>
Feet hide conveniently in the bottom section when not in use. <BR>
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Even with SR, a monopod will help you stabilize.
Still considering what head to use. I currently have the 390RC2 but am wanting to get something more compact.
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Yes, I may go with that. I went to a local shop today and took a look and that was probably the only one that will work for me. Just would like to see the base of the 234RC a little wider so as it is as big as the platform on the monopod. It's about half the size. Will look a bit odd.
Response to Yvon Bourque's best screen protector
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doh! just re-read my post.
should say:
maybe. maybe not, some people are trying to save as much as possible.