andalus Posted April 1, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1. Who is NOT using a screen protector and why not? 2. If you are using a screen protector, what kind? Why that kind? My three day old M9 does not have one yet, but I do have one I could apply. It's glass (or some sort) and it has something adhesive round the edges that adheres to the edges of the screen and helps it stay in place. Not sure the brand but I bought it last fall in anticipation of the M9 eventually. BTW, I do have a Luigi case with hanging flap. I suppose one COULD make a (lame?) argument that such a case might be all that needed to protect screen, assuming one keeps the flap closed 95 percent of the time while out shooting. Observations, practices, advice appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richfx Posted April 1, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Aegis SP 8250. Made of Schott glass. Went on as soon as the M9 came out of the box. Better to scratch it than the OEM LCD cover. Maybe a sapphire upgrade will be offered soon. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose_Salcedo Posted April 1, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Aegis SP 8250. Made of Schott glass. Went on as soon as the M9 came out of the box. Better to scratch it than the OEM LCD cover.Maybe a sapphire upgrade will be offered soon. Rich Absolutely, Rich. An excellent and almost invisible addition to the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andalus Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted April 1, 2010 I believe my as yet unattached screen protector is the ACMAXX variety. I think this might work. Anyone else using ACMAXX? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted April 1, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 1, 2010 I tried the Giotto 8250 when I first got my M9 - after about 2 months one corner cracked and fell off, leaving a dangerous sharp edge, so I removed it. Now I just use Hoodskins. HOODMAN SUPER HOODSKINS 3.0-Hoodman Corporation They come loose eventually, too - but at a replacement cost of $6 instead of $25. (actually - mine came in a pack of 12 for $20 - so even cheaper). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_K Posted April 1, 2010 Share #6 Posted April 1, 2010 Though still waiting for my M9, i already got the Giotto 8250 ready once she arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted April 1, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, I'm using a screen protector. I'm just using the clear sticker type. And definitely I recommend anyone using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted April 1, 2010 Share #8 Posted April 1, 2010 Based on others here, I bought the ACMAXX several months ago but my M9 is still on the way. I am not aware of any problems with it from others on this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted April 1, 2010 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos: I thought this was a little paranoid. I never scratched a screen before. This past weekend, I got home and the Giottos had taken a direct hit (probably my coat zipper). Looked like some of the coating came off of it, but the Leica glass/plastic was protected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom in mpls Posted April 1, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Aegis SP 8250. +1 Easy to apply, then you forget it because you can't tell it's there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal_meheut Posted April 1, 2010 Share #11 Posted April 1, 2010 1. Who is NOT using a screen protector and why not? At first, I was not using one with the M8 and after a while, I saw very small scratches on the screen. Hence the protector. 2. If you are using a screen protector, what kind? Why that kind? ACMAXX after reading several threads here. Tried GGS but too greasy and was using ZAGG before, good too but less practical. Giotto was not available at the time of order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted April 1, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 1, 2010 Yes, I do use a screen protector. It is called a Luigi Crescenzi halfcase. It doesn't fray at the edges. It doesn't fall off. And I can remove it completely when I don't want it. Also, it protects the camera, not just the screen. The old man from the Age of Fly Screens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epimetheus Posted April 1, 2010 Share #13 Posted April 1, 2010 I use GGS on mine. It's about five dollars and excellent. I have had those in all of my cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted April 1, 2010 Share #14 Posted April 1, 2010 The material of the M9 screen seems more scratch resistant than the original M8 one. Pre-sapphire, I used a Durasec Hi-Tec self healing protector on my M8. OK but degrades the already mediocre LCD even further. After 5 months, my M9's screen has none of the fine polishing marks that my M8 screen got, so I think I will just not bother. No doubt, Leica will be trying to sell me a sapphire screen in the near future anyway. If they offered an upgrade to say a 700,000 pixel OLED screen, I might be interested but probably not otherwise. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted April 1, 2010 Share #15 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Aegis SP 8250. + 1 here also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted April 1, 2010 Share #16 Posted April 1, 2010 The material of the M9 screen seems more scratch resistant than the original M8 one. Pre-sapphire, I used a Durasec Hi-Tec self healing protector on my M8. OK but degrades the already mediocre LCD even further. After 5 months, my M9's screen has none of the fine polishing marks that my M8 screen got, so I think I will just not bother. No doubt, Leica will be trying to sell me a sapphire screen in the near future anyway. If they offered an upgrade to say a 700,000 pixel OLED screen, I might be interested but probably not otherwise. Wilson + 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted April 1, 2010 Share #17 Posted April 1, 2010 No screen protectors, no lens filters, nothing. Beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted April 1, 2010 Share #18 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Aegis SP 8250 +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted April 1, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Aegis SP 8250+1 Same here... If I'm "wearing" the camera all day I like having it there... No worries about zips etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted April 1, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 1, 2010 I just use a cut down iPhone screen protector to stop zips and buttons scratching the surface of the LCD. They are very clear, tough, and cheap to buy. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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