Panda428 Posted March 17, 2023 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) So recently bought an M8 from eBay, price is not too bad but that’s because there is no back screen glass top, LCD panel flawless, just no top glass. So seller put a GIOTTOS Schott glass on top of the LCD panel, tiny tiny smaller than the original glass, it’s not been attached but suspended on top of LCD cause there is ridge all around it. I’m wondering if there is still any Leica M8 OG screen window on the market? Or even after market one? Kinda worry about this because it’s actually not fully sealed as photo shown, but the GIOTTOS screen protector seems pretty solid tho. Or maybe as a 17 yrs old camera, I just leave it there as it is, no break no fix? I’m not an adventure guys, just bought this camera for family shoting or road trip. need help guys! Thank you! 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! Edited March 17, 2023 by Panda428 Add words 1 Quote 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/373033-my-m8-screen-is-kinda-naked-now-need-help/?do=findComment&comment=4727131'>More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted March 17, 2023 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2023 The glass top is not a replacement part, never has been. Even if the LCD is still available replacement is quite expensive. Steer away from this camera unless the price is right and you want to use it as-is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda428 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted March 17, 2023 54 minutes ago, jaapv said: The glass top is not a replacement part, never has been. Even if the LCD is still available replacement is quite expensive. Steer away from this camera unless the price is right and you want to use it as-is. Thank you so much! What a spend, my bad. btw, can m9 &m8 share the same glass top? thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 17, 2023 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2023 It is not a separate part... This camera is non-repairable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmielx Posted March 17, 2023 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2023 Sounds like you've already bought it, if it is working fine and you got it for a good price I'd just use it as is. Were a repair to original possible I suspect it would be too expensive to be worth while. It might be that someone could apply a seal around the existing screen to allay your concerns. It does look like a good job has been made of fixing the Schott glass in though, so maybe just don't take it out in the rain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted March 17, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2023 If everything else works (and assuming you can't return the camera) just use it as it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted March 17, 2023 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 23 minutes ago, jaapv said: It is not a separate part... This camera is non-repairable. I think the OP is asking about a protective cover, not the LCD. The protective cover was never part of the original camera, nor was it supplied as an aftermarket option by Leica. The LCD might scratch if you let the camera hang from your neck against a jacket zip, but it will remain usable. If you want a protective cover, then you will have to check third party options, or measure up and buy one the right size, or cut one to the right size (ebay, Amazon etc). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda428 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted March 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: I think the OP is asking about a protective cover, not the LCD. The protective cover was never part of the original camera, nor was it supplied as an aftermarket option by Leica. The LCD might scratch if you let the camera hang from your neck against a jacket zip, but it will remain usable. If you want a protective cover, then you will have to check third party options, or measure up and buy one the right size, or cut one to the right size (ebay, Amazon etc). Thank you so much! Yes what I need is just the protective cover, and I can’t stop myself to looking for an M9 one instead of M8 one, seems like this 2 cameras share exactly the same size of the screen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted March 17, 2023 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Panda428 said: Thank you so much! Yes what I need is just the protective cover, and I can’t stop myself to looking for an M9 one instead of M8 one, seems like this 2 cameras share exactly the same size of the screen. I don't know if they share the same screen size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda428 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted March 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, jimmielx said: Sounds like you've already bought it, if it is working fine and you got it for a good price I'd just use it as is. Were a repair to original possible I suspect it would be too expensive to be worth while. It might be that someone could apply a seal around the existing screen to allay your concerns. It does look like a good job has been made of fixing the Schott glass in though, so maybe just don't take it out in the rain. A sadly yes, I just bought it 😞 but other than the protective cover, everything works fine. So I’m wondering maybe I can look for a M9 protective cover instead of M8 one, seems like they share exactly the same size of the screen. so I would like to give it a try 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted March 17, 2023 Share #11 Posted March 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Panda428 said: A sadly yes, I just bought it 😞 but other than the protective cover, everything works fine. So I’m wondering maybe I can look for a M9 protective cover instead of M8 one, seems like they share exactly the same size of the screen. so I would like to give it a try 😄 The links in my post were to covers listed as for the M8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted March 17, 2023 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2023 Protective covers are not essential. I've never used them and whilst the lcd will scratch up in time it will still be perfectly usable unless the scratches are everywhere and deep. Mine aren't and I use my cameras and don't mollycoddle them although I look after them. Use your M8 and don't worry about it; great camera. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 17, 2023 Share #13 Posted March 17, 2023 Cut down a clear plastic cover for an iPhone but the camera doesn't need a protective cover if you are careful. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 17, 2023 Share #14 Posted March 17, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Designed-Leica-M8-2-M8/dp/B08T23XW27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 17, 2023 Share #15 Posted March 17, 2023 Welcome to the forum, Panda428! I hope you get at least as much enjoyment from your M8 as I have from mine over the past 17 years. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda428 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted March 17, 2023 49 minutes ago, farnz said: Welcome to the forum, Panda428! I hope you get at least as much enjoyment from your M8 as I have from mine over the past 17 years. Pete. Thank you so much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort linder Posted March 21, 2023 Share #17 Posted March 21, 2023 i slipped walking in the garden and cracked the protective cover i had on the screen . when i removed it , the screen glass came with it . seems you can heat the cover , when on the camera , with a hairdryer to reattach it . i did not feel confident doing this . i put on another screen protector and used black photographers masking tape , using narrow strips , to reattach the screen . at the time , there were some replacement screens for sale on eBay . you might think about using non-reflective glass , as used to cover paintings in museums , cut to size and keep it in place with the black tape . plastic might also work . as you found , the protective covers are too thin . hope this might help . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda428 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share #18 Posted March 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, mort linder said: i slipped walking in the garden and cracked the protective cover i had on the screen . when i removed it , the screen glass came with it . seems you can heat the cover , when on the camera , with a hairdryer to reattach it . i did not feel confident doing this . i put on another screen protector and used black photographers masking tape , using narrow strips , to reattach the screen . at the time , there were some replacement screens for sale on eBay . you might think about using non-reflective glass , as used to cover paintings in museums , cut to size and keep it in place with the black tape . plastic might also work . as you found , the protective covers are too thin . hope this might help . Thank you so much for the info Mort! I actually already ordered a screen cover replacement from eBay, an aftermarket one of course but I think it still worth to try, cost me $40. The good thing is it comes with 3M tape on the back edge, so basically I just need to detached the old screen protector and put the new one back on, maybe I need to clean the residue of glue around the screen first tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted March 24, 2023 Share #19 Posted March 24, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 4:45 PM, Panda428 said: Thank you so much for the info Mort! I actually already ordered a screen cover replacement from eBay, an aftermarket one of course but I think it still worth to try, cost me $40. The good thing is it comes with 3M tape on the back edge, so basically I just need to detached the old screen protector and put the new one back on, maybe I need to clean the residue of glue around the screen first tho. Question... why do you need to replace that protector you already have, is it broken? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda428 Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted March 24, 2023 21 minutes ago, rivi1969 said: Question... why do you need to replace that protector you already have, is it broken? Well it’s actually not about ‘the screen protector’. I’m trying to buy an aftermarket screen top window. as you can see in the photos, this camera doesn’t have an original screen top window, seller just simply put a screen protector directly on top of the LCD panel, so that’s why I need to buy one. The screen protector is slightly smaller so there is a gap around the screen area, it collect dusts heavily 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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