Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
The thing I really like about the D5100 is that you can turn the screen in so when stored it does not scratch. Would the protector allow it to still flip in like that?
Do you use an aftermarket screen protector?
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I am a film guy and my film camera doesn't have AE...my film camera doesn't even have a meter...no batteries either...
Man I wish it had a histogram...I don't even need a live view I just need a little b&w histogram right there where you are supposed to put the end of a film box to remind you what speed your shooting...haha
Oh and a protector for it would be nice!
Man I wish it had a histogram...I don't even need a live view I just need a little b&w histogram right there where you are supposed to put the end of a film box to remind you what speed your shooting...haha
Oh and a protector for it would be nice!
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
Seems like you'd be the type to complain about the folks building your house using nail guns because plain old hammers were good enough for your Dad when he built his. May have taken 3x as long, but you didn't have to worry about compressor noise, even if there were more bangs to put up with.
Matches? Who needs them?! I've been rubbing these two sticks together for years and it works out just fine.
Lighten up, Ansel.
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Well I'm talking about one of those thin-film type protectors like you'd use on a cell phone screen; so no, the the LCD's movement is not impacted in any way. I agree with whomever said the polycarb "slabs" are an abomination.
Mmm... Yes. Touché.
I used a GGS screen protector on the screen of my D5100 & the screen was able to fold as designed.
Johnathan Aulabaugh
Senior Member
I use a Vello and would recommend it to anyone. Nikon's plastic covers suck. Yes I use photoshop because it is a heck of a lot easier than dodge and burn in a film dark room. No I do not need to rub 2 sticks together to start a fire as I have a little weather proof torch that does it for me in about 2 seconds. I still use smoke signals when out in the middle of nowhere because I think it is cool. yes I still carry a framing hammer but have the air nailer and compressor handy for full walls and sheer. Think I covered everything... Oh and Ansel Adams was a great photog that would have enjoyed photoshop as much as we all do....
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Fine guys, you know what? I'm just going to channel Ansel and get a straight answer on this whole PS thing, mmm'kay? Put an end to all this speculation.
Stand by...
I have the 5100,, and well,, when I store it,, I flip the monitor,, and really don't see the need of adding another layer on the tempered glass. Its pretty scratch resistant, and usually we don't toss our SLRs around, so, I would not worry that much about it.
After around 8-9 DSLRs, none of them had scratches,, I cracked one by storing it in a bag with my tripod (a sharp edge wedged it), but other than that, no issues (oh, and having a replacement LCD did not cost that much)
After around 8-9 DSLRs, none of them had scratches,, I cracked one by storing it in a bag with my tripod (a sharp edge wedged it), but other than that, no issues (oh, and having a replacement LCD did not cost that much)
Johnathan Aulabaugh
Senior Member
Waiting... Taking his sweet time gettin back to you. no wonder the man was awesome. He had great patience hahaha. I seen one of his "edited" images a while back with the instructions on film "dodge/burn" pretty neat. Anyways let me know what he says... waiting semi patiently
Camera Fun
Senior Member
Wow. My thoughts right now are to look into getting a screen protector. I'd rather risk damaging a protector than the screen itself. After all, I put a clear filter on my lens to protect it so why not the camera screen itself. I will admit that I'm hesitant to go with a model that attaches by using an adhesive. What if the protector gets damaged and needs replacing? How difficult might it be to remove it?
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Not very. They're designed to be removed when they need to be.
I have used one of these right from the beginning. I got on Fleabay for about $10. It snaps on in place of the clear screen protector. I have the LCD preview set to come on only if I push the preview button so this cover stays closed pretty much all of the time. I only pop it up if I need to check exposure or lighting ratios. What is really nice about these is that when the cover flips up there are blinds on both sides which help to further block ambient light.
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Camera Fun
Senior Member
Found on B&H site that Vello now makes a screen protector that attaches with 'static' adhesion.
Camera Fun
Senior Member
Ok. After reading, posting, researching etc., I still wasn't quite sure just yet about using a screen protector that attaches with adhesive. So what I did was order the GGS III that is for the D90 and clips on to the main screen. I'll try it for a while and see how things go. If I don't like it, I haven't lost much. It's definitely sharper than the plastic cover when I'm indoors but it seems to be somewhat reflective when outside. It also sticks out a bit more than the plastic cover but that doesn't seem to be any problem.
Actually it does very little in that regard but it does make the LCD essentially bulletproof. The only real downside is the manufacturer does not make them for any other Nikon cameras. Rather strange.