Screen protector Review

[dr_zero]

I was looking for a screen protector for my D50 (Nikon does not make one like they do for the other models) so I went over the different options.

Pda screen protectors $5

Modify a D70s screen protector $5

Giottos AEGIS Pro Optical Glass Screen Protector $35+

da Products scratch resistant acrylic Screen protector $6

I tried the Pda screen protectors and they were the pits! got all kinds of fuzz stuck to them no matter how many times I tried and they didn't feel very substantial.

Looked at the D70s screen protector and its doable with little stick on pads to hold the modified protector on but was kinda iffy.

Giottos well now that is a nice piece of kit and a nice price also only thing that concerned me was it was still glass and may be easier to crack (God Forbid).

The da Products screen protector has gotten some good review but some did not like that it was no plug and play out of the box but it was acrylic vs glass.

So I ordered one of the da Products model for the Nikon D50 it came in a few days later packed well in a small box. In the box was instructions, the screen protector (still had film on it) and some pink strips of adhesive.
It was all pretty straight forward you pull off the film clean it with a microfiber cloth and apply the strips trimming them to fit.
I was like I can do this! Well I messed up one strip, but never fear they send you extra just in case or if you want to remove it and reapply it down the road.
So I got it all fixed up pulled off backing on the tape got it lined up and pressed it onto the camera.

No problems!

Went on fine looks good and I know the screen is safe from scratches other mishaps!

I would give this product a 9.5 out of 10

Would have been a 10 but for having to apply your on strips and the little logo at the bottom of Nikon is covered.

http://www.daproducts.com/products.htm

 

[My2Girls66]

Looks good. I've been using the sheets on my D50's screen. I like them- they are just hard to get on without bubbles getting under them.

 

[MarkBarbieri]

My technique that I use for getting screen protectors on the kids DS's without bubbles is this:

1) Clean it really, really good. Make sure there is no dust or anything on it. Use a magnifying glass to be sure.

2) Spray some glass cleaner (like Windex) in the air and quickly pass the screen through it. The idea is to get a really light mist of cleaner on the glass.

3) Apply the protector. It will slide around a bit because of the glass cleaner. Just slide it into the place you want it.

4) Use a flat, hard object (like a credit card) to squeegee any bubbles to the edge and out from under the protector. Do this relatively fast because it only works well while the glass cleaner is still there.

5) Wait a few minutes for the cleaner to evaporate. You're done.

 

[dr_zero]

My technique that I use for getting screen protectors on the kids DS's without bubbles is this:

1) Clean it really, really good. Make sure there is no dust or anything on it. Use a magnifying glass to be sure.

2) Spray some glass cleaner (like Windex) in the air and quickly pass the screen through it. The idea is to get a really light mist of cleaner on the glass.

3) Apply the protector. It will slide around a bit because of the glass cleaner. Just slide it into the place you want it.

4) Use a flat, hard object (like a credit card) to squeegee any bubbles to the edge and out from under the protector. Do this relatively fast because it only works well while the glass cleaner is still there.

5) Wait a few minutes for the cleaner to evaporate. You're done.

LOL never thought about that but that is how you tint your car windows also LOL

 

[11290]

In "most" shops that apply "decal sheets" they use water with a tiny amount of dish soap to apply the sheet. It makes the water "wetter" and lets the decal sheet slide until the water is smoothed by pressure on the decal sheet.

I fly radio control model helicopters and we use a window cleaner to clean off the exhaust residue at the end of the day. While the electronic components are "sealed", the mfg's. advise that if window cleaners are used, to ensure that the cleaner was ammonia free. Seems the ammonia in most window cleaners "could", over time, work its way into the electrical circuits and corrode the contact points.

Don't know if this could occur with a camera using the relatively small amounts needed and the fact that cameras are well sealed, but just a heads up.

 

[dr_zero]

Another reason I like the semi permanent one I got is no need to re-apply for a very long time if ever.

 

[Anewman]

On one of my canon 20Ds, I scratched the glass a few years ago. A replacement direct from Canon cost around $10 delivered.

I dont see the need for protectors that are softer than the surface one is trying to protect, especially when the replacement cost is so close.

 

[jann1033]

On one of my canon 20Ds, I scratched the glass a few years ago. A replacement direct from Canon cost around $10 delivered.

I dont see the need for protectors that are softer than the surface one is trying to protect, especially when the replacement cost is so close.

glad you mentioned this...i was wondering the same thing