piblondin Posted June 2, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can someone recommend a screen protector for the M240? I just want something simple that fits and will prevent scratches and that can be easily removed without leaving a mess behind. I don't care about clarity at all, and I'm not a fan of Giotto's. Any sugestions w/ links? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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250swb Posted June 2, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2015 I use cut down iPhone screen protectors, they do the job, plenty in a pack, nothing to go wrong. Of course you don't get any bragging rights, they really are very, very cheap, so you get no kudos for paying a 'Leica tax'. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 2, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 2, 2015 http://www.sopiyoyo.com/sopiguard-tempered-glass-protector-for-leica-m240/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted June 2, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2015 There are loads of cheap screen protectors on ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 2, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 2, 2015 Yes- but be careful with those that use some kind of adhesive. I know of a case where the coating on the LCD was severely damaged by the sticky stuff. It is wisest imo to stick to reputed brands and/or use protectors that only use a foam edge or static electricity to stay on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted June 2, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 2, 2015 There are loads of cheap screen protectors on ebay. There is a difference between cheap and inexpensive. Cheap is to be avoided. I have had good experience with Giottos including easy removal. Saved me at least once on my M9 when the camera swung into something (user error) and the Giottos shattered but the screen itself was undamaged. To the OP: why do you exclude Giottos from consideration? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted June 2, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 2, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) +1 on the Sopi glass screen. I have one on each of mine. I never liked the Giottos idea because they have an adhesive strip only around the perimeter, therefore allowing a gap under the rest of the glass and a tiny bit of flexure. That is why they are prone to shatter. The Sopi have some kind of silicone gel film that adheres the entire glass surface by suction, not chemical bond. Previously I used Best Skins or Zagg (same thing), they don't peel but are rather thick and not very clear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 2, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 2, 2015 I had one of the Sopi (Pavoscreen) screen protectors get chipped by banging into something and it was replaced no questions asked. Great warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piblondin Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted June 4, 2015 There is a difference between cheap and inexpensive. Cheap is to be avoided. I have had good experience with Giottos including easy removal. Saved me at least once on my M9 when the camera swung into something (user error) and the Giottos shattered but the screen itself was undamaged. To the OP: why do you exclude Giottos from consideration? I have a Giottos on my M9 and I have no idea how to safely remove it without applying some force. That's why I don't want another one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted June 4, 2015 Share #10 Posted June 4, 2015 I have a Giottos on my M9 and I have no idea how to safely remove it without applying some force. That's why I don't want another one. They say heat it with a hair dryer, but I've heard that also softens the adhesive Leica uses to hold the LCD cover in place and sometimes they come out together. What I would do would be to put duct tape across the protector, then slowly pry gently around the periphery with a plastic spatula. Worst-case if the glass cracks, the tape would hold it together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted June 4, 2015 Share #11 Posted June 4, 2015 I have a Giottos on my M9 and I have no idea how to safely remove it without applying some force. That's why I don't want another one. Some gentle hair dryer blowing and then you can lift of a corner with a fingernail and the rest comes off easily. The reason I liked Giottos is that they are absolutely crystal clear. I say "liked" because I now have an M-P and the sapphire screen does not need it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayewing Posted June 4, 2015 Share #12 Posted June 4, 2015 A little warmth and the use of dental floss worked under the adhesive seems to be safe and effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted June 4, 2015 Share #13 Posted June 4, 2015 Some gentle hair dryer blowing and then you can lift of a corner with a fingernail and the rest comes off easily. The reason I liked Giottos is that they are absolutely crystal clear. I say "liked" because I now have an M-P and the sapphire screen does not need it. I had the sapphire screen on my upgraded M8 and the screen itself didn't get scratched, but the A/R coating did, bigtime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted June 5, 2015 Share #14 Posted June 5, 2015 Generally screen protectors obstruct your view of the LCD far more than a scratch is like to. Also note that Corning gorilla glass used on the M240 which is one of the hardest glasses out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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