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Got a fair bit of scuffing on mine and it's been sitting in its own compartment in my satchel. Should've taken my own advice and put a protector on it.

 

By way of comparison, the D-lux 3 is several years old and has only very fine wear on the screen. However, it has been kept in the fancy brown leather Leica travel accoutrement.

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Jim-St

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This is just to say good luck, but do think twice about the Giottos. Took my M8 out this afternoon and somewhere along the way something must have come into contact with the SP8250. I wasn't aware of anything until I went to chimp a shot. Now I'm trying to find a way of getting it off...

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This is just to say good luck, but do think twice about the Giottos. Took my M8 out this afternoon and somewhere along the way something must have come into contact with the SP8250. I wasn't aware of anything until I went to chimp a shot. Now I'm trying to find a way of getting it off...

 

I assume you mean taking off the Giottos screen saver. Despite your warning, I just put one on my X1. Anyway, I think you can remove the Giottos by first heating with a hair dryer, then twisting it.

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I assume you mean taking off the Giottos screen saver.

 

That's right

 

Despite your warning, I just put one on my X1.

 

Best of luck! I thought being Schott glass it would be pretty strong, but I'm thinking now it must have got bumped against the CV75mm lens I had in my coat pocket (camera was on a Y-strap). So it didn't take much - just a well-placed tap on the edge of the glass - to smash it.

 

Anyway, I think you can remove the Giottos by first heating with a hair dryer, then twisting it.

 

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to consult my local Leica place in the morning, though, because it seems from posts hereabouts that the hair-dryer method runs a good chance you'll pull the Leica LCD glass off as well, and I'd rather not have to deal with that too!

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Giottos do not look like glass to me...more like hardened Plexiglass. May be a thermo crack? It happens often with newer car windshields here in the US. Yes, it does get softer under heat. The M8 LED screen is of good quality hardened Plexiglass with anti glare coating, as well as that of X1. The newer M9's got a true industrial grade sapphire crystal LED screen. The Giottos is promoted as being translucent glass/pro optical glass and I really don't know what they mean by all that... fancy name for plastic? I don't mean to downgrade this product.

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Has anyone found a UK source for the Giottos SP8270 2.7" screen protector? I cant find a UK dealer with this particular item in stock although several dealers list other Giottos screen protectors.

 

Cheers

 

dunk

Adorama lists in the eBay as having on hand stock the Giottos SP8270 but instead they shipped me SP8301L, which according to them is interchangeable application with SP8270 i.e. for Canon EOS models, but in reality is not a perfect fit for X1. Its border slightly overlaps the X1's LCD screen. They are eager to exchange/refund but the shipping cost for return is almost as what I paid for it. It is frustrating. So be cautious when ordering from online sources.

 

Anyway I have changed my philosophy in using protective films after reading various threads in this posting, and also after exchanging eMails with Mr. Oliver Vogler of Leica Camera USA who explained to me that the LCD material on the X1 is hardened Plexiglass, high quality with anti glare coating able to withstand the rigors of everyday usage, and it is a serviceable item (I surmise at a cost?).

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ericperlberg

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Anyone using the ACMAXX LCD protector with success?

 

I have one and it seems to be fine. No scratches, went on easily, no sign of coming off or problems yet. Seems to transmit the light and colour fine and I haven't noticed reflections (but i tend to use a viewfinder for framing so maybe I haven't noticed). And I was told they can be removed easily if needs be. Personally I don't like the fact that it has a silver surround at the edge. I would have preferred black but that's a personal taste issue.

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I`m with you on the preference of the silver trim, rather it to be black or clear. But since this seems to be the best available option I guess this is the best way to go.

 

I have one and it seems to be fine. No scratches, went on easily, no sign of coming off or problems yet. Seems to transmit the light and colour fine and I haven't noticed reflections (but i tend to use a viewfinder for framing so maybe I haven't noticed). And I was told they can be removed easily if needs be. Personally I don't like the fact that it has a silver surround at the edge. I would have preferred black but that's a personal taste issue.
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Parey

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Anyone using the ACMAXX LCD protector with success?

 

Well, I found some info about Remove/Replace ACMAXX LCD Protector Instruction from the net:

STEP 1 Use a hair dryer to blow heat

at the edge of the ACMAXX protector for 25~30 seconds.

Keep distance of the hair dryer from the protector about 5 inch/10cm.

STEP 2

While blowing heat to the protector, try to remove the protector with your

finger nail. It should be easily lift off from your camera.

STEP 3

Use your finger to remove the protector. DO NOT use any

sharp tool to remove it because

it might cause damage.

STEP 4

Carefully remove the protector from your camera. Now you can clean or replace a new ACMAXX protector.

Note: Please DO NOT OVER

HEAT protector or your camera.

It might cause damage.

** Usually if you just put the protector on within 24 hours, you do not have to heat it up.

Just lift it up from the edge.

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RichardM8

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Despite your warning, I just put one on my X1. Anyway, I think you can remove the Giottos by first heating with a hair dryer, then twisting it.

 

John, could you post a picture of the Giottos on the X1? And which model/size did you use?

 

Would be great.

 

Richard.

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how's everybody's x1s been doing without a screen protector? I just got my X1 yesterday (love it!) and I'm deliberating on whether to put a protector on the screen or not..

 

I have X1 for a two months and there are already some small scratches visible....now I am looking for a screen protector

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RichardM8

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I think tiny scratches and 'traces from use' are inevitable if you use the camera. Thing I'm struggling with is, how much should I care?

 

I must admit that I have an almost compulsive urge to try to keep the camera as new and fresh as it came out of the box but then, should I ??...

 

Aarrgghh... :)

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ChiILX1

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I think tiny scratches and 'traces from use' are inevitable if you use the camera. Thing I'm struggling with is, how much should I care?

 

I must admit that I have an almost compulsive urge to try to keep the camera as new and fresh as it came out of the box but then, should I ??...

 

Aarrgghh... :)

 

This is how I feel now.

 

It's a shame Leica didn't use glass like the iphone which never scratches. This screen on the X1 has some tiny scratches form my cleaning cloth! Not good. I read online though that a white rubber eraser gets these off. Someone else said buffing toothpaste too, but the erasers receive high marks online.

 

NOTE TO USERS:

You can't see the scratches on the lcd until you look at it with sunlight directly hitting the screen. Then it's apparent that not only are there scratches, but they are so fine and so many that they are from your cloth. Try a white rubber eraser lightly. Then, perhaps a screen protector? But see Richard's comment above.

 

My only thing is- I have never scratched anything before! Not a phone, camera, glasses- what's up with the plastic quality on this screen?

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h00ligan

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My ACMAXX seems to be holding up well (early days). Even if it cracked from a hit I doubt I'd mind - I'd just remove it and order another. Even with compulsive care, screens scratch. On a less expensive device, that stinks but is ok. On this camera, no thanks.

 

BTW, my iphone 4 (which is only kept with a slim wallet, never keys) shows some tiny microscratches. It's nothing you can see without seriously searching, but they are there. Even gorilla glass (iphone 4 licensed) it still scratches, but yes - less. Leica did skimp on the screen, all the way around.

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