JayGlaze379 Posted February 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good Afternoon, I have recently acquired a DLUX-6, and was looking into getting a screen protector for the rear LCD. I prefer glass or hard plastic protectors, the stick on kind have failed me in the past. I'm leaning most toward the Giottos 3" glass screen protector. Does anyone have any pro's/con's for this particular brand? Anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Les_Sismore Posted February 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2013 Welcome to the whirlpool (oops, Forum) Jay!! I have used the flexible adhesive film to protect the screens of my digital cameras for many years. I don't use add-on hard plastic or glass screens because when dust, grit and other crud gets between them and the screen (as it always does), the screen is the first to get irreversible scratches - after all, the hardened glass or plastic screens are designed to resist scratches. I suggest that you use the adhesive plastic protectors for the screen of your D-Lux 6, especially if you carry it around in a pocket where dust, grit and lint accumulate. Use a good brand of protective film, and replace the protector whenever it becomes too scratched - they're not meant to be everlasting. Then the underlying screen, and quality of its image, will remain pristine. This is common practice amongst pros who push their DSLRs hard in some rather unfriendly environments. Those beautiful plastic screen protectors that come with their new cameras usually stay in the box, or go straight to the recycle bin. Hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabriel Posted February 9, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 9, 2013 I do not know if the Dlux 6 has the same problem as the Dlux 5 where any standard hard screen protector would prevent the EVF goinjg into the connector fully. Red Dot Cameras of London had a sp-ecial batch of screen protectors made with a cutout at the top to get round this problem. http://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=18_30_80&products_id=2991 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted February 9, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 9, 2013 I use this protection for several months on my D-Lux 5, my D2 and also LC1 : Leica D-LUX 6: Vikuiti™ ADQC27 Film de protection écran adapté pour Leica D-LUX 6 | protectionfilms24.fr I am very satisfied with this protection ! Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGlaze379 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 10, 2013 Gabriel, thank you for pointing the issue with the EVF out. I had not considered that it could be an problem. The EVF was backordered when I picked up my camera, but hopefully once it arrives next week I can see how it fits, and take things from there. Im hoping even though the 6 is slightly taller than the 5 the cut out protector will still be useable. I would never have found that site without your link. Many thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted February 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2013 Yes, I also thank you… Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGlaze379 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 14, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just to follow up, I finally got to fit the viewfinder to the camera and it does not seem to pose the same issues as with the D-LUX 5. The part where the port sits on the 6, just below the hot shoe, is raised about a centimeter above the LCD. With the EVF attached there is more than enough room to fit a hard poly or glass cover. Seems like no cut out is needed on the 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D-Lux 6 Posted March 11, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 11, 2013 Vikuiti screen protector, all the way! Amazing stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2013 Vikuiti screen protector, all the way! Amazing stuff! yes, perfect from today on my D-Lux6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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