any screen protectors for MarkIII?

[neuroanatomist]

I want an oily nose-protector to keep it off the damn screen :p

Accordingly, I bring you an eyepiece extender!



Canon's own eyepiece extenders aren't compatible with the 5DIII (or 7D, 1DsIII, 1DIV), but this 3rd party offering adds some space (at the cost of ~30% lost VF magnification).

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Canon cameras include a glass LCD protector.  Its held in place by double back die cut tape.  You can buy replacements from Canon if you need one and replace it yourself.
 
When you scratch the glass on the back, its not the LCD, just the protective and replacable glass.

GAH! People, it's not glass! It's a very soft plastic, when you compare it to Gorilla Glass or similar material. (UPDATE: I partially retract this statement to exclude the 5D3. See below.)

Example: second camera with 70-200 on my shoulder, primary camera (5D2) in my hand, I lightly bump the screen on the end of the lens. Instant deep scratch. That would never happen with reinforced glass. Of course, the downside is that actual glass, when it shatters, has a much higher chance of damaging the LCD.

Yes, you can replace it, but do you really want to? Does anyone own a clean room? You need one, because otherwise, you'll inevitably get dust or fuzz behind the screen, and it will drive you nuts. Save your time and sanity - use a screen protector!

I have replaced the screen on my 40D and 5D MK II.  And, no, you do not need a clean room, I do a careful wipe of the LCD surface with a soft lens cloth to pick up any lint before you put it on. 
 
Thousands of users have replaced there LCD cover with no issue.

[D.Sim]

I want an oily nose-protector to keep it off the damn screen :p

Accordingly, I bring you an eyepiece extender!



Canon's own eyepiece extenders aren't compatible with the 5DIII (or 7D, 1DsIII, 1DIV), but this 3rd party offering adds some space (at the cost of ~30% lost VF magnification).

I've been looking for one of these... do the Canon versions cost some magnification loss?

[Jamesy]

I have replaced the screen on my 40D and 5D MK II.  And, no, you do not need a clean room, I do a careful wipe of the LCD surface with a soft lens cloth to pick up any lint before you put it on. 
 
Thousands of users have replaced there LCD cover with no issue.

Wow - does Canon sell replacement screens? Do you need to open up the Camera case to make the change?

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I have replaced the screen on my 40D and 5D MK II.  And, no, you do not need a clean room, I do a careful wipe of the LCD surface with a soft lens cloth to pick up any lint before you put it on. 
 
Thousands of users have replaced there LCD cover with no issue.

Wow - does Canon sell replacement screens? Do you need to open up the Camera case to make the change?

Yes, they are just covers over the LCD and are held in place with a piece of die cut doubleback tape.  Use a small suction cup to lift one corner, and peel it off with your fingers.  Its a 5 minute job.

[Jamesy]

Yes, they are just covers over the LCD and are held in place with a piece of die cut doubleback tape.  Use a small suction cup to lift one corner, and peel it off with your fingers.  Its a 5 minute job.

Thanks for that, good to know.

I just posted a question in the XO Skins thread but thought I would do the same here as there seem to be more people on this one:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=5001.0

Do the XO screen protectors have a rippled (bumpy) effect like the Zagg protectors? Are they easy to remove if I were to decide I don't like them?

[smithy]

Its made for taking pictures. There will be wear and marks, no matter how hard you try to avoid it.
Its like... a woman. Having real fun leaves minor or bigger scratches, sweat, sticky blotches,...depending on your preferences, perhaps. But unavoidable. 
I hope for your girlfriend that you don't think about her value after a possible breakup when you turn off the light in the evening

Worst analogy ever, ha ha.

[broseph]

I'd much rather have a static-cling type like on my cell phone to be honest.. those liquid/squeegie ones annoy me.  I want an oily nose-protector to keep it off the damn screen :p

They reduce oil from your nose and fingers, I notice WAY less on every screen I have their stuff on, my ipod being the worst offender.

[broseph]

Yes, they are just covers over the LCD and are held in place with a piece of die cut doubleback tape.  Use a small suction cup to lift one corner, and peel it off with your fingers.  Its a 5 minute job.

Thanks for that, good to know.

I just posted a question in the XO Skins thread but thought I would do the same here as there seem to be more people on this one:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=5001.0

Do the XO screen protectors have a rippled (bumpy) effect like the Zagg protectors? Are they easy to remove if I were to decide I don't like them?

I just responded to it on there, I will here as well. Everyone calls that orange peel. XO Skins doesn't have that.

[unruled]

why do you think you need a screenprotector?

for the record I have a 2nd hand 4-5 year old 40d, I dont use a camera bag (just throw it in a backpack), and it has no real scratches on it.

I wouldn't bother with a screen protector. (Reminds me.. I never understood how in previous years many nikon camera's shipped with the bulky screen protector by default. Thats like telling your consumer, hey.. the display is prone to scratches, but instead of fixing the display, we're gonna throw on this ugly piece of plastic. (-- sorry, Im a designer..this stuff frustrates me ))

[Ew]

XO Skins makes the best skins around. They just released skins for the MKIII. It covers both the top LCD and the main screen.

Canon 5D Mark III Screen Protector Install 5D MKIII 5D MK3 5D Mark3

www.xoskins.com

Just found COUPON:  SPRINTXO  yeilds a 30% discount.

[broseph]

XO Skins makes the best skins around. They just released skins for the MKIII. It covers both the top LCD and the main screen.

Canon 5D Mark III Screen Protector Install 5D MKIII 5D MK3 5D Mark3

www.xoskins.com

Just found COUPON:  SPRINTXO  yeilds a 30% discount.

Just tried the code, it looks like it only works if you get more than one.

[iso79]

I ordered the XO skin and received it the other day and removed it hours later. I didn't like how it didn't cover up the entire screen. It's off by a few mm. Also I couldn't get rid of some air bubbles no matter how much I squeegeed it and waited for the bubbles to dissipate. The material felt solid though. 13 bucks down the drain. Looks like I'll go screen protectorless.

[broseph]

Mine fit, you need to wait at least 48 hours for the bubbles to dry out.

[EvilTed]

The XO skins stuff is crap.
It doesn't even fit the MK3 screen properly.
The back is off by a few mm but the top is way off?

I guess I just wasted two pints of Guinness to figure this out

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