gabriel Posted April 6, 2014 Share #41 Posted April 6, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Giottos has worked for me and is as good a solution as you will currently find. I could not find one in the UK or Europe so I purchased from a USA ebay seller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 Hi gabriel, Take a look here M-240 screen protector. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaques Posted April 6, 2014 Share #42 Posted April 6, 2014 the acmaxx one is a good fit- I for one think it is a good idea to use these- I think it will protect the screen not only from scratches but also 'stabbing trauma'- the screen will (hopefully) sacrifice itself in such cases. I also think the way these covers mount around the edge of the LCD screen will distribute any trauma out around the edges of the screen which in theory would be the strongest parts of the screen... Protector Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_ Posted August 11, 2014 Share #43 Posted August 11, 2014 My Giotto protector cracked right in the middle yesterday. I was picking up my camera and accidentally slightly knocked it on the corner of my Macbooc Air screen. it was a light enough knock that the 11 inch screen didn't move on the hunge, but as if by magic, i had a spiderweb on the back of the camera! Thankful to say, the screen beneath was fine, so this did it's job. I presume the MBA corner poked it just right to shatter in the middle! I'd like another protector without the massive advertising logo- I'll check out the options on this thread. Thanks, Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted August 14, 2014 Share #44 Posted August 14, 2014 I have had the AC MAXX on for about 6 months and am not all that happy with it. While it provides decent protection, it does not stay in place well. It doesn't fall off but shifts posiion frequently. I have a Luigi case on my M240 so perhaps that contributes to the problem. I never had a similar issue with GGS or other protectors made of glass. I'm still waiting for the right fit from Giottos or GGS. I have no problem with my AC MAXX - it works well with my M and case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted August 14, 2014 Share #45 Posted August 14, 2014 I use one from a company called Pavoscreen. It is glass with an anti shatter membrane and a coating. Perfect fit made for the M 240 and borderless. Static mount so no adhesive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted August 15, 2014 Share #46 Posted August 15, 2014 I use one from a company called Pavoscreen. It is glass with an anti shatter membrane and a coating. Perfect fit made for the M 240 and borderless. Static mount so no adhesive. Do you have a link to a source for purchase? The Pavoscreen's us website says they only sell in bulk, and the only other source I found was a Norweigian ebay seller and I can't read it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted August 15, 2014 Share #47 Posted August 15, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you have a link to a source for purchase? The Pavoscreen's us website says they only sell in bulk, and the only other source I found was a Norweigian ebay seller and I can't read it. SopiGuard Tempered Glass Protector for Leica M240 - SopiUSA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcl Posted September 19, 2014 Share #48 Posted September 19, 2014 Expert Shield appears to be a suitable 'iPhone like" protector and is sized perfectly for the M240. I purchased it from B&H. The Expert Shield is virtually invisible with no irritating white logo. Patience and a steady hand are a virtue when applying it to the LCD. Simply follow the installation instructions succinctly and the results are perfect. Additionally, Expert Shield provides a lifetime warranty. I considered Giotto's SP83022 but wasn't willing to risk any residual adhesive damage to the LCD. Should the Giotto shatter or require removal, I was more concerned about scratching the coatings of the LCD or the Gorilla glass itself. SopiGuard is another brand of tempered glass protector that jdlang recommended, but the product is currently listed as out-of-stock and it had no accompanying product reviews. Invisible Shield has yet to offer an exact product for the M240. I guess we'll eventually hear what "partial M-P upgrades" Leica is planning to offer to existing M240 owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tilton Posted November 5, 2014 Share #49 Posted November 5, 2014 Just applied the Expert Shield. Super easy to install. Very invisible. I think I'm going to really like it. Had the Giotto. Hated it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted November 5, 2014 Share #50 Posted November 5, 2014 I bought a generic one from an electronics store, cut it to size with an xacto knife and a ruler and stuck it on the screen. Done. Total cost $5, and 10 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 6, 2014 Share #51 Posted November 6, 2014 I just ordered the Sopi today, they were back in stock. I still have the protector that came from the factory, it's ok as I rarely use the LCD for anything but menu settings, but it's sort of cloudy for the occasions I want to chimp an image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 11, 2014 Share #52 Posted November 11, 2014 Received the Sopi protector today and installed it in a couple minutes with perfect alignment and no bubbles at all. I like the fact that it isn't held on by a tiny ribbon of double-stick tape, and there is no air gap between it and the actual screen that could allow it to flex enough to crack. For around $15 including shipping it's a damn sight cheaper than the Giottos too. Hopefully it will hold up well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted November 11, 2014 Share #53 Posted November 11, 2014 Received the Sopi protector today and installed it in a couple minutes with perfect alignment and no bubbles at all. I like the fact that it isn't held on by a tiny ribbon of double-stick tape, and there is no air gap between it and the actual screen that could allow it to flex enough to crack. For around $15 including shipping it's a damn sight cheaper than the Giottos too. Hopefully it will hold up well. I knew that. I love the little thing. Pavoscreen is the manufacturer and I think Sopi has got the rights to distribute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bherman01545 Posted November 12, 2014 Share #54 Posted November 12, 2014 The Giottos AEGIS 12 layer one is the best. It is multicoated and actually improves the image as it is more anti-glare than the standard Leica Gorilla Glass screen. The model that you need is the SP83022. It is designed for the Nikon1 V1/J1 etc. The only caveat is that it has a black border on the right that says Giottos, (but the Leica LCD has the same black border) and it cuts approx 1mm into the image on the right, but it is no biggie. I found this one to be the best. I use it on my M240. It is great. Brad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 12, 2014 Share #55 Posted November 12, 2014 The Sopi protector appears identical in reflectivity to the naked M240 glass screen, so I'm guessing it has similar coating, but it doesn't list multicoated on the package so you might be correct. My biggest concerns about putting a thin piece of glass over the screen was that it doesn't chance to crack and scratch it, and that if needed it could be removed without pulling the screen off with it or needing to use heat. (In fact in hot climates I know people have had the Giottos and AccMaxx protectors shift around). Which is why I always went with a film-type protector in the past. The Sopi adsorbs via a thin silicone layer, thus there is no space underneath it to allow the glass to flex under pressure or impact, and there is no adhesive per-se. You might be right about the Giottos being the clearest, but the Sopi is definitely much clearer than a polymer film. There are always trade-offs to everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougg Posted November 12, 2014 Share #56 Posted November 12, 2014 The Giottos AEGIS 12 layer one is the best. It is multicoated and actually improves the image as it is more anti-glare than the standard Leica Gorilla Glass screen. The model that you need is the SP83022. It is designed for the Nikon1 V1/J1 etc. The only caveat is that it has a black border on the right that says Giottos, (but the Leica LCD has the same black border) and it cuts approx 1mm into the image on the right, but it is no biggie. I found this one to be the best. I use it on my M240. It is great. Brad Agree, a good one that fits well. I've been using this same Giottos on my M240 for about a year. A few weeks ago I noticed the lower left corner had broken off. A mild impact, presumably, but I don't recall any event. I'll replace it soon... Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 12, 2014 Share #57 Posted November 12, 2014 ^^ illustrates precisely why I always shyed away from the Giottos and any paper-thin piece of glass regardless of it being "tempered". I'm hoping the Sopi's silicone layer does its job as a shock-absorber/anti-shatter membrane. If it cracks I definitely won't put another one on, I'll go back to the polymer film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted November 13, 2014 Share #58 Posted November 13, 2014 I had the Giottos on my M9 but so far have gone "naked" with the 240. I will order the SOPI for both of my 240's today. I never had a problem with the Giottos but would rather have just the thin film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 13, 2014 Share #59 Posted November 13, 2014 The Sopi isn't just a thin film, it's glass like the Giottos. The difference is in how it attaches. Giottos uses a narrow ribbon of double-stick tape around the border. The Sopi has a layer of silicone covering the entire surface against the LCD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted November 13, 2014 Share #60 Posted November 13, 2014 I know, I should have worded my response better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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