digital camera lcd screen protector factory

-immediately after purchase, I placed a genuine Sony LCD screen protector on my A7RII in the mistaken belief that it would protect the screen and coating.

-the protector reacted with the factory-installed plastic protector on the LCD screen. This may or may not have had an anti-glare coating (quite likely), but the fact remains that it is a removable factory protector, as stated. It"s in my hand right now and I can confirm that it"s a sorry-looking curled up bit of plastic with some obvious signs of degradation. here"s a picture of it still on the camera:

-This was then replaced immediately with a Larmor glass protector which also has an anti-glare layer embedded.  I"m no expert on these but it occurs to me that Sony may not be the sole gatekeepers of anti-glare technology.

-The usability of the LCD screen has improved dramatically as a result of this repair, including in bright sunlight. Others experience may vary, but my point was that there is a film on the screen, and, if damaged, it can be removed and replaced.

I apologize in advance if this has been asked before but I"ve looked and couldn"t find any similar posts. I just picked up my A6500, and was planning on installing an LCD screen protector but looking at it closely there seems to already be one installed. Can anyone with an A6500 confirm this? Is it wise to leave it on or replace it? At first I tried removing it but it seems to not easily come off and decided to stop since I wasn"t sure if this is "part" of the screen being that it"s now a touch LCD.

I apologize in advance if this has been asked before but I"ve looked and couldn"t find any similar posts. I just picked up my A6500, and was planning on installing an LCD screen protector but looking at it closely there seems to already be one installed. Can anyone with an A6500 confirm this? Is it wise to leave it on or replace it? At first I tried removing it but it seems to not easily come off and decided to stop since I wasn"t sure if this is "part" of the screen being that it"s now a touch LCD.

I apologize in advance if this has been asked before but I"ve looked and couldn"t find any similar posts. I just picked up my A6500, and was planning on installing an LCD screen protector but looking at it closely there seems to already be one installed. Can anyone with an A6500 confirm this? Is it wise to leave it on or replace it? At first I tried removing it but it seems to not easily come off and decided to stop since I wasn"t sure if this is "part" of the screen being that it"s now a touch LCD.

I"ll take a close up pic of the LCD screen tonight and post it. It"s hard to see at quick glance but you"d have really take a closer look, there"s a very small space between what looks like an LCD protector and the edges of the screen, about probably less than 1mm.

I believe all Sony cameras come with a protective film already installed on the camera. It helps reduce glare and protect from scratches. It"s also responsible for the common delamination problem that Sony cameras have. I wouldnt put anything on top of it.

I believe all Sony cameras come with a protective film already installed on the camera. It helps reduce glare and protect from scratches. It"s also responsible for the common delamination problem that Sony cameras have. I wouldnt put anything on top of it.

I apologize in advance if this has been asked before but I"ve looked and couldn"t find any similar posts. I just picked up my A6500, and was planning on installing an LCD screen protector but looking at it closely there seems to already be one installed. Can anyone with an A6500 confirm this? Is it wise to leave it on or replace it? At first I tried removing it but it seems to not easily come off and decided to stop since I wasn"t sure if this is "part" of the screen being that it"s now a touch LCD.

A6xxx do not come with screen protectors. I put one of these on every camera, prevents any scratches and keeps original screen pristine in case you want to sell:

If you have the A6500 and want to get most out of your camera than you likely also have the Gary Friedman book on A6500 (if not get one). See page 37 which tells something about screen protector on A6500.

If you have the A6500 and want to get most out of your camera than you likely also have the Gary Friedman book on A6500 (if not get one). See page 37 which tells something about screen protector on A6500.

Bought a6500 today and tested about 5 cameras in few stores. All of them had factory installed screen protectors on it. I bought US version, but tested EU versions too, no difference there: all had protectors on.

It"s not a screen protector but an anti-shatter film.  It is very soft and easily scratched.  It is best to immediately cover it with a screen protector immediately after purchase before use.

My various Canon EOS DSLR bodies see a lot of use under various conditions, mostly sports, but last week was the first time I was really glad I always put a tempered glass protector on the rear LCD of new bodies as soon as I get them. My daughter had a day off from school and we decided to take advantage of the nice Fall weather and go hunting for geodes in a stream near Keokuk Iowa. I brought my 5DS R along and near the end of the day, a piece of a geode I had just picked up fell off taking the worst possible path and it bounced off the back of the display screen. It cracked the protector but the display underneath was pristine and today I replaced the protector.

I put them on primarily so I could use whatever was handy in the field to wipe moisture/debris off the screen which is also the primary reason all of my smaller lenses have front mount clear "filters" which are of high quality but are still "consumable/disposable" from my point of view compared to the front lens element.

The rear display is fairly easy and inexpensive to replace so cracking one isn"t the end of the camera and a protector won"t protect against severe hits but it is cheap insurance and in this case it worked for me.

Digital cameras are an investment that can last for years, and for most of us, the primary way we use our cameras is through the LCD screen. Just like a cell phone, it"s important to protect it so it doesn"t get damaged over time, rendering an otherwise functioning camera.

This pack of 3 LCD screen protectors from Focus are an inexpensive way to protect nearly any size screen. As long as your screen is within 3 x 5 inches in size, you can easily custom cut it to size, giving you protection from scratches and dings that can come from everyday use.

A digital camera is an investment that must be cared for and protected. One of the best ways to ensure a camera remains in top working condition is to use a digital camera screen protector. The primary function of a screen protector is to guard the display screen against dirt, sand, oily fingerprints, pet hair, gouging, and surface scratches. Some include extra options, like improved contrast or color, so getting educated before buying one is a good first step in making the right choice.

Digital cameras are exposed to many hazards with everyday use, especially if the owner is an avid photographer. Most are only used occasionally for a vacation, a holiday, or a special event, which means they are not particularly susceptible to any real damage. You"ll want to determine exactly what sort of protection is necessary before investing in a screen protector.

Most modern screen protectors are made from a clear, thin, non-adhesive polyurethane film that was first developed for the United States military and later put into commercial use. The film is applied to the display screen of the camera and left in place until it begins show signs of wear, at which point it is removed and a new digital camera screen protector is applied. All polyurethane screen protectors guard against everyday wear and tear, but a large number also offer extra features developed from the newest cutting-edge polymer manufacturing techniques.

The latest optional features available include high contrast and clarity, protection from glare, and color improvement. Some protectors have multiple clear layers that last longer than a single layer, bubble free application methods, and improved scratch resistance. These additional features are handy, but they may also mean a higher price tag.

In addition to the standard polyurethane screen protector, there are several other options. A screen hood, or cover, mounts directly onto the camera body and provides very good protection. Another option is a relatively new digital camera screen protector line made in Germany called digiCover. It is an inexpensive, self-adhesive, clear, and lightweight “foil” that comes in a cut-to-fit roll.

This invention relates to protective devices for digital camera LCD screens and more particularly to a device that allows viewing of the LCD screen through the device while the device is protecting the LCD screen. The device also provides a mount for a glare reduction device allowing the LCD screen to be viewed easily in outdoor sunlight.

It is known in the art relating to digital cameras to provide an opaque cover fittable over a LCD screen to protect the LCD screen when the camera is not in use. When the camera is being used the cover must be removed rendering the LCD screen susceptible to damage.

Often digital cameras are used outside and at sporting events. Professional photographers may use many cameras in their work. When covering an event the photographer may have three or more cameras, each with a different lens, strapped around her neck. Some photographers leave the protective coverings off their cameras exposing the LCD screens to damage caused by the camera bodies swinging around and hitting the LCD screens. Other photographers deal with the task of taking off and putting on the opaque protective coverings. Often these protective coverings are lost in the field during camera use.

Furthermore, when these digital cameras with LCD screens are used in bright light, the photographer often has to shield the camera LCD screen so that the screen can be viewed.

The present invention provides a protector accessory which mounts over a LCD screen of a digital camera such as for example among others the Nikon D1. The protector includes a viewing portion of an optically clear plastic that allows the LCD screen to be viewed through the viewing portion. The viewing portion may be scratch resistant and preferably is clear Lexan® plastic. The protector also includes a mounting portion having mounts for mounting the protector about the LCD screen. The mounting portion surrounds the viewing portion and preferably the two portions are made as one plastic injection molded part.

In one embodiment of the protector, the mounting portion includes at least one connector for connecting a glare reducing device to the protector. The connector may be a tab, flange, or other means for connecting the glare reducing device to the protector. The glare reducing device includes a cooperating connector. The glare reducing device is of a tubular shape and eliminates glare associated with outside viewing of the camera LCD screen. The glare reducing device may be of flexible or rigid construction and may have straight walls or be of a collapsible bellows construction.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the digital camera of FIG. 1 having a glare reducing device connected to the LCD screen protector of FIGS. 2A–2E mounted about the LCD viewing screen;

FIGS. 5A–5E are various views of a glare reducing device constructed in accordance with the present invention illustrating its connection to the LCD screen cap; and

Referring now to the drawings in detail, a protective device according to the invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 20 and is adapted for use with a digital camera 22 having a LCD viewfinder 24. As is hereinafter more fully described, the protective device 20 provides protection to the LCD viewfinder 24 while allowing the LCD display to be viewed therethrough. Furthermore, the protective device 20 provides for the mounting of various glare reducing and/or eliminating devices on the device as is more fully hereinafter described.

In FIG. 1 there is illustrated a digital camera 22 that includes a LCD viewfinder 24. A frame 26 of the viewfinder 24 includes a plurality of attachment features 28. The protective device 20 is attachable to the attachment features 28 to mount the protective device to the viewfinder 24 as shown in FIG. 3.

The protective device 20 also includes mounts 36 disposed on frame 30 for mounting a glare reduction device on the protective device and thereby on the camera 22. Mounts 36 are illustrated as a pair tabs 38 extending outwardly from frame 30 to which a glare reduction device is adapted to be attached as hereinafter more fully described.

Referring to FIGS. 5A through 5E there is shown a glare reduction device 40 that is adapted to fir onto the protective device 20 via a cooperable connector 42 connecting with tabs 38. Glare reduction device 40 is a bellows type glare reduction device having side walls 44 which are expandable to form a tubular shape and collapsible to flatten against the frame 30. Glare reduction device 40 may be made of any flexible material and is preferably formed from a rubberized plastic or fabric material. As shown in FIG. 4, the glare reduction device 40 may be fitted on a protective device 20 and the combination of the glare reduction device and protective device may by mounted to a digital camera 22.

Protects your camera’s LCD while preserving touch screen functions. It is easily applied through static adhesion – no messy adhesives! Special multi-coatings make this shield highly resistant to water, oil, fingerprints, and nose prints. It is constructed of hardened optical shatter-proof glass for maximum damage protection.

An LCD screen protector is similar to using a protection filter on a lens. That makes a lot of sense. And with that thought in mind ProMaster has developed a new LCD screen shield by carefully examining the attributes of a great filter and the unique needs of an LCD protector. The all-new ProMaster Crystal Touch Screen Shields are so well featured, they earn ProMaster Professional status.

Crystal Touch is constructed of hardened optical glass. It is not a film or a piece of plastic. It offers maximum protection for a camera’s LCD screen. It is also one of the easiest screen protectors to apply. Following the instructions, it is easy to apply Crystal Touch with no air bubbles, dirt, or fingerprint issues. Each Crystal Touch includes an application kit for cleaning the camera’s LCD and applying the shield. It uses static adhesion to avoid messy glues, which allow the shield to be easy to apply and to remove. The 4-step instructions are easy to follow. You really need to open one up and apply it to a camera to truly appreciate how well it goes on!

Many of today’s cameras use a touch screen for camera menu operations including focus point selection. Crystal touch works with touch screens and maintains all of these functions! Not all screen shields can make this claim. Finally, all Crystal Touch Screen Shields have special optically clear coatings applied, which resist moisture, oil, and dirt. This helps to give the photographer a clear view of the LCD.

The quality of LCD displays has increased considerably since the first devices using them emerged. Most digital cameras, cell phones and tablets use tough, scratch-resistant glass to help keep the display safe from harm, so you may be wondering whether there’s any reason to invest in a screen protector. However, screen protectors for digital cameras offer many benefits, depending on how you use the camera for your business"s purposes.

Protection Though most LCD screens are made of scratch-resistant glass, there is no question that a screen protector adds another layer of protection to your device. Since you use your camera’s LCD screen as one of the main methods for lining up shots and viewing the results, it is important the screen be free of debris, gashes and scratches. This is especially true of point-and-shoot digital cameras that have no viewfinder, and therefore rely entirely on the LCD screen for image composition. More protection on your digital devices is rarely a bad thing.

Privacy Special screen protectors are available that make the screen unviewable from certain angles, so that only the person holding the camera can see its images. This is handy if you want to browse your photographs via the camera without anyone nearby getting to see them, though this feature is usually more useful on things like laptops and cell phones. Still, if privacy is a concern with your camera, a screen protector can help.

Glare Glass finishes tend to reflect light, which can make setting up a photograph difficult in bright settings. An anti-glare screen protector not only keeps your LCD screen safe, but also provides you with a better view of the shot you’re attempting to compose. If you have ever attempted to take a photograph with the sun bouncing off your camera’s LCD screen, you will immediately see the value in reducing the glare.

Downsides There are some downsides associated with using a screen protector. You may not need one if your LCD glass is made of scratch-resistant materials. Some protectors, especially of the anti-glare variety, can cause distortion and pixilation in the image. Finally, thin plastic protectors are difficult to apply, and could leave little air bubbles or debris trapped against the screen. This does not harm the camera, but may hinder your ability to clearly see items on the screen.

Honestly, my opinion would be don"t use them. They make sense on something that is subject to lots of touching and daily abuse and image quality doesn"t matter all that much, like a smartphone screen. On a DSLR however, you are dealing with a piece of equipment that is all around sensitive and shouldn"t be subjected to the kinds of stresses where a screen protector would help. The screen shouldn"t be getting wear and tear like a smart phone and any type of screen protector you use is going to have an impact on image quality.