vanhulsenbeek Posted April 1, 2010 Share #21 Posted April 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I believe my as yet unattached screen protector is the ACMAXX variety. I think this might work. Anyone else using ACMAXX? Yes. I think it is fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Hi vanhulsenbeek, Take a look here Screen Protection: Yea or Nay. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erl Posted April 1, 2010 Share #22 Posted April 1, 2010 Two M8's and an M9 later (3 years use), I am still 'protection free'. (I am resisting a pun attempt here ). None of my screens are scratched and they don't get 'babied'. Of course, they are protected by my own StreetShooter when not actually shooting. Hands on use is still unprotected and trouble free, in my experience. I am left wondering what other photographers are doing to their camera to get abominable scratches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogenis Posted April 1, 2010 Share #23 Posted April 1, 2010 No screen protector on an M8 here either. Sapphire is a solution, even an expensive one and one that will make you wait for your camera to be serviced. So it is an upgrade only if you need to recalibrate it or service it. And if Wilson is right about the hardness of that screen, then there is hardly a reason as well for anything... I guess you better wait and trust Leica for making a camera like a tank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted April 1, 2010 Share #24 Posted April 1, 2010 I've been using the Giottos 8250 protectors on both cameras, they work very well. Before that I tried the stick-on film protectors and they did the job too, though they often peeled off and they always seemed to reduce contrast or make the screen less bright. The best ones I found were actually iphone protectors cut to size, they were a bit thicker but still fairly clear and they stayed on well. I don't baby my cameras but I try not to trash them either. I can say that when I first tried an M8 during their test-drive program I was shooting a routine assignment and managed to scratch the screen on the first day:confused: So, screen protectors always seemed like a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted April 1, 2010 Share #25 Posted April 1, 2010 3+ year old M8, no protector, no scratches. Like Erl I don't baby my cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 1, 2010 Share #26 Posted April 1, 2010 Nay Took an AC-MAXX off after a few days - couldn't see the screen well enough. All the talk here about non-sapphire concerned me initially, having not bothered with an M8. An M is an extension of our hands which get nicked up too. Scratches to my 9 are starting to accumulate which is fine, I've never babied M's (quell horreur!). Its more important to me that it be rugged and reliable - not a fashion accessory, trophy or virgin. As with all new technology, the 9 has a short shelve life. I say use it to the fullest until the inevitable better next version comes out. My 30 yr old M3 is plenty beat up - and works perfectly. That's what I expect from a Leica, not highest possible resale price. 8's and 9's will not be collector pieces anyway. I'm looking forward to advances in sensor tech, especially at low light levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sfeir Posted April 1, 2010 Share #27 Posted April 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) +1 for AC-MAXX sblutter Why did you remove it? And how? I read somewhere that if one uses heat to remove it there is a danger of pulling the M9 screen off the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCS Posted April 1, 2010 Share #28 Posted April 1, 2010 Giottos Karen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted April 1, 2010 Share #29 Posted April 1, 2010 Happy with my ACMAXX, no issues seeing the LCD (aside from the quality of the LCD itself). No scratches on the ACMAXX either and I carry my camera low. I have a custom made long strap that keeps the camera next to my hip so it doesn't bounce around when I walk/run. I wear jeans with rivets etc and the combination of half-case and screen protector means my camera is almost mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILC32 Posted April 1, 2010 Share #30 Posted April 1, 2010 I use the ACMAXX. I am satisfied with it, but a scratch pattern has developed from rubbing against a metal snap on the front of my jacket while walking around. The scratches are very fine and only visible from certain angles. I'm not happy about the scratches, but I would of course rather see them on the protector then on the screen itself! I considered the Giotto, but decided that the clarity of multicoated glass was not worth the tradeoff of the possibility of the cover shattering, especially given the fairly low resolution of the screen itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 7, 2010 Share #31 Posted April 7, 2010 +1 for AC-MAXX sblutter Why did you remove it? And how? I read somewhere that if one uses heat to remove it there is a danger of pulling the M9 screen off the camera. -- Thumbnail - came off easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotolebrocq Posted April 7, 2010 Share #32 Posted April 7, 2010 I also use a Luigi half case - also turned off image review and therefore resist chimping. Saves LCD wear and battery. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted April 7, 2010 Share #33 Posted April 7, 2010 My M9 should arrive soon and I will use the AC-MAXX. I do not care if the cover distorts the image in the small screen. I do not look at every shot to beginwith and then only the histogram and not to chimp, I will do that when I load them into my Mac. I try to take care of my cameras as much as possible. They are too expensive to just throw around. If I do sell or trade them later they sure sell easier if they are in top shape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per P. Posted April 7, 2010 Share #34 Posted April 7, 2010 ACMAXX after scratching my M9 on first day out. I never bothered for the M8 but immediately noticed I was worrying more with M9. Protection works well so far and I regret not ordering it sooner. Per. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scc Posted April 7, 2010 Share #35 Posted April 7, 2010 I'm using the ACMAXX and very happy with it. I totally recommend it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 7, 2010 Share #36 Posted April 7, 2010 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. 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. +1 You made the post I wanted to make Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted April 7, 2010 Share #37 Posted April 7, 2010 I believe my as yet unattached screen protector is the ACMAXX variety. I think this might work. Anyone else using ACMAXX? Yes - they are good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revdockj Posted April 7, 2010 Share #38 Posted April 7, 2010 No scratches whatsoever on my M8 of nearly three years, as I use the Luigi half-case. So now my M9 has the same protection. Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted April 7, 2010 Share #39 Posted April 7, 2010 Guys, a dumb question for you all, is the Giotto's SP8250 perfectly fitting the M9's LCD? My guess is that it's a bit smaller, does anybody care to post a picture of a Giotto's mounted screen protector please? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfx Posted April 8, 2010 Share #40 Posted April 8, 2010 The Giottos Aegis SP 8250 fits the M9 very neatly. Highly recommended Here are some pics. RIch Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/116971-screen-protection-yea-or-nay/?do=findComment&comment=1287374'>More sharing options...
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