Any protection for 400D's large LCD ?

[flightspeed]

Hi guys

I m a newbie n just got into this very addictive hobby . Went to Comex with the intention of getting the D70s but after lookin the 400D my mind n wallet was swayed(currently a Nikon 5700 user)

Will be gettin my hands on the 400D once its out but the 1 thing that worries me is the large LCD ... just wandering if it has some sort of protective cover like the D70s ? If not , do they sell those LCD screen protection sticker like those found on our HPs ?

[renewification]

ohoo have fun with 400d and soon u will wan moreeee lens...prepare more cash

[USM]

Just get a LCD protector for the 2.5" LCD screen. I have one spare for sale if you are interested.

[sumball]

Just to ask if it is really important to get a protector?

All i know is there is already a plastic sheet or something to protect the Canon dSLR. Unlike those compact camera where the LCD is "exposed"...

[jdredd]

better safe... than sorry. a decent protector is like what... $10?

[Deadpoet]

Originally Posted by jdredd better safe... than sorry. a decent protector is like what... $10?

It's not how much, it's the god damn mind set.

What is a camera for? Why do we buy cameras? Take photograph. Granted, we much protect our equipment to assure that they are and will be in good working order. But to be obssessed with protecting this gaffering that, I don't see the fuss in taking better pictures.

[jdredd]

Originally Posted by Deadpoet It's not how much, it's the god damn mind set. What is a camera for? Why do we buy cameras? Take photograph. Granted, we much protect our equipment to assure that they are and will be in good working order. But to be obssessed with protecting this gaffering that, I don't see the fuss in taking better pictures.

heh... is a small thing la.. dont think protective screen on LCD = gaffering whole body. some people just anal about scratches i guess. i got mine applied at the shop when i bought the camera... so far havent had to replace it.

[sehsuan]

Try this.

http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1590

[zambullidor]

Originally Posted by flightspeed Hi guys I m a newbie n just got into this very addictive hobby . Went to Comex with the intention of getting the D70s but after lookin the 400D my mind n wallet was swayed(currently a Nikon 5700 user) Will be gettin my hands on the 400D once its out but the 1 thing that worries me is the large LCD ... just wandering if it has some sort of protective cover like the D70s ? If not , do they sell those LCD screen protection sticker like those found on our HPs ?

Get D80

[Deadpoet]

Originally Posted by jdredd heh... is a small thing la.. dont think protective screen on LCD = gaffering whole body. some people just anal about scratches i guess. i got mine applied at the shop when i bought the camera... so far havent had to replace it.

It's really small. I actually have some part of my camera gaffered becasue it provides a better grip, especially on hot and sweaty days. All these are small things,and therefore, does it justify starting a thread to discuss? Doing so, kind of tells me it is no longer a very small thing.

The one most important thing is, to take good pictures.

[sumball]

I find it funny when I cant find the word Canon on its pop-up flash when i got my used EOS 5 years back. Then I realise it was gaffered. Ha

I peeled it off immediately as I like the word and the font of the word Canon. That's one of the reasons I am with Canon too.

And yes, no gaffer on my 1D2 as well... Feel kind of spoil the nice design of the body but the gaffer at the base is great I must say to give a better grip as mentioned by DP.

[flightspeed]

D80 ? Nah ... too expensive for my limited budget futhermore ... if i can get the 400D with almost the same specs and at $620 cheaper y not ?

The $620 can be used for other stuffs , lens , holiday, food, etc

[the6thday]

I heard that the plastic over the LCD can be replaced by Canon sg for something like $20 if you so choose. Haven't done anything to protect mine. Been wiping it with everything from fingers to tissue paper and t-shirts. Still looks fine.

[jdredd]

Originally Posted by Deadpoet All these are small things,and therefore, does it justify starting a thread to discuss? Doing so, kind of tells me it is no longer a very small thing. The one most important thing is, to take good pictures.

DP, 90% of the threads here dont discuss photography...

[haagen_dazs]

Originally Posted by Deadpoet Doing so, kind of tells me it is no longer a very small thing. The one most important thing is, to take good pictures.

got to agree
never protected my dslr screens for 4 years (over a range of dslrs) and i never had scratches.
just shoot and get those great photos.. thats where the value lies.

[ShaoWei]

Get the Da protector, itc cheap, thick and good.

[wanzw]

da protector stilla available for MO?

[+evenstar]

there is no need to get a LCD protector as the LCD screen is rather scratch resistant.

i have a 300D and a 1D II, and both have not been protected with protectors. i'm a rather rough user and till date none of my LCD screens are scratched.