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Several companies make generic screen protectors that can be cut down (primarily for phone touch screens). That could be used until something more permanent is released. I have used products from a company called Photodon. They were ok.
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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
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Canon 5D Mark III Screen Protector Install 5D MKIII 5D MK3 5D Mark3
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I stopped using screen protectors on my 1-D cameras years ago, but when I got a 5D MK ll with its large LCD in December I asked about them online. Many people said the screen is so tough, and cheap and easy to replace, that I haven't bothered with them. From my experience you have to work hard to scratch the screen. .....and don't be caught dead with a lens cap.
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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.
When you scratch the glass on the back, its not the LCD, just the protective and replacable glass.
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you don't need one.
I treated my 7D minimum as bad as my iPhone. Both have no scratches on the Glass. But the 7D has... well, lets call it patina - everywhere else. Its not that there is no black color left on the body, but I am constantly working on that
The display glass is pretty good.
I will never understand how people want to look through cheap plastic for 2 years just to get 20 Bucks more when they sell the camera. I prefer looking at my pictures in the best possible quality and have fun with my camera instead of being extremely careful and thinking about what I could get when I will sell it one day.
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
I treated my 7D minimum as bad as my iPhone. Both have no scratches on the Glass. But the 7D has... well, lets call it patina - everywhere else. Its not that there is no black color left on the body, but I am constantly working on that
The display glass is pretty good.
I will never understand how people want to look through cheap plastic for 2 years just to get 20 Bucks more when they sell the camera. I prefer looking at my pictures in the best possible quality and have fun with my camera instead of being extremely careful and thinking about what I could get when I will sell it one day.
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
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tasteofjace said:
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XO skins lack the bumpy texture that the Zagg screens have. The one on my phone is usually invisible to me.
The only other screen I would consider is the NuShield DayVue anti-reflection screens. I've never tried them though. Their device list is limited, so I'd have to get the cut-to-fit screens.
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Viggo said:
I used to use Giottos, but since they aren't flush to the back face of the camera, they actually shatter quite easily. All it takes is one good bump to the edge of the glass. The edge of reinforced glass is the weakest point, so it really has to be flush, without an exposed edge.
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Mt Spokane Photography said:
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!
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- Are you sure its plastic? On the 7D and the 5DII I am pretty sure its glass. I otherwise would wonder what kind of magic makes it possible to have no color left around the display - but not a single scratch on the LCD
I am sure there are plastic displays on 60D and 500D - possibly also in the 5D mkII.
I am sure there are plastic displays on 60D and 500D - possibly also in the 5D mkII.
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100% positive. It's not glass. At least all the Canon's I have owned.. I can't fully guarantee that no Canon uses glass, but I highly doubt it.
http://blog.johnwurth.com/?p=16
I'll admit, the 5D3 screen feels awfully close to glass, but so did the 5D classic and mk2, but those are definitely plastic.
I think Canon's reasoning is that if glass does shatter, it's more likely to damage the underlying LCD than polycarbonate.
http://blog.johnwurth.com/?p=16
I'll admit, the 5D3 screen feels awfully close to glass, but so did the 5D classic and mk2, but those are definitely plastic.
I think Canon's reasoning is that if glass does shatter, it's more likely to damage the underlying LCD than polycarbonate.
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PARTIALLY RETRACTED:
DPReview refutes my claim on the 5D3.
I apologize for assuming that the 5D3 was also plastic. Since I don't own a 7D, and since the 5D3 inherits many of its features, it's entirely possible that the 7D screen is also hardened glass as well.
DPReview refutes my claim on the 5D3.
I apologize for assuming that the 5D3 was also plastic. Since I don't own a 7D, and since the 5D3 inherits many of its features, it's entirely possible that the 7D screen is also hardened glass as well.
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D.Sim said:
Lots of people have suggested it on many blogs and forums...
Fair enough, though, send it off to Canon. I think my original argument for the 5D3 is moot. If it really is hardened glass as dpreview says, then nothing short of a shattering impact will ever affect it, if my experience with iPhones says anything. And then it would be much more than a cosmetic fix, so sending to Canon would be worth it.
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MeHoo said:I want an oily nose-protector to keep it off the damn screen
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).
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JerryKnight said:
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.
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neuroanatomist said:MeHoo said:I want an oily nose-protector to keep it off the damn screen
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?
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Jamesy said:
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.
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