Best screen protector for q3?

[pookdog]

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Is there a noticeable difference between the $8 Amazon protector and the $45 OEM protector? Anyone have specific recommendations?

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The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[jaapv]

IMO the cheapest is the best. You can buy five for one and they will need to be replaced from time to time anyway. 

[JNK100]

The Leica one is expensive but high quality and way to apply. 

[Le Chef]

Expert Shield screen protectors. They come in two’s so if you mess one up, you have a spare. They’re lightweight thin glass. They are very easy to fit without getting bubbles. And the instructions are easy to follow. I have them on my CL and Q3.

[Trankster]

+1 Expert Shield thin tempered glass

[VoxFabiani]

Brotect Glass Shiel (here on amazon france : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0C7LMJWP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is really easy to apply and in good condition after 6 month.

[daned]

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Expert shield and have used it many times better then the OEM in my opinion as taught to put the OEM on.

[My1stLeicaCam]

I had the Leica protector when I bought with Q3.

But the protector will separate from the lcd screen when the screen is warm.

Bought the JJC. 1/4 of the Leica price and no delamination issue. 

[LesR]

I had the same problem. Fitted the Leica protector when the camera was a few days old. As soon as the ambient temperature increased the edges of the protector separated from the screen. In Tunisia last week it separated by about ¼ inch all round ( camera off).

Just fitted a JJC protector and so far so good. Off to Eastern Mediterranean in two weeks so fingers crossed.

[Marc283]

I use and like this one: https://amzn.eu/d/0DM9Ql7

[pookdog]

Ended up purchasing the expert shield and very happy with it so far. 

[fotografr]

I've been using Expert Shield Glass on all my Leicas for many years. That's over a dozen cameras and I've never had to replace any of them. Additionally, they are crystal clear and when applied correctly you can't even tell there's a shield on it. Just follow the instructions they provide, and for best dust free results apply the screen while in a steamy bathroom.

[Denebola]

Kinokoo (Amazon). Low cost and perfect results

[uogood]

I’ve been using the Leica OEM protector since the very beginning, and I noticed that the screen would develop bubbles around the corners on warm days. Additionally, I encountered a battery drain issue when I enabled WiFi mode (either eco or performance). The protector almost came off once during that time.

 

After several months of usage, I’ve observed that two corners of the screen are now permanently stuck with bubbles.

 

I appreciate you sharing information about other protectors! (I found the $45 USD price for a single piece of OEM protector to be quite excessive. In the past, at least two pieces were included for the Q1 model 7-8 years ago.)

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[Le Chef]

Failure can happen to any of the options, depending on the quality of the screen protector and how you handle the camera. I still think ExpertShield works well. The screens are easy to install. They give you two. And with both CL and Q3, I have yet to need to replace any of their screens. Money well spent!

[ianforber]

+1 for Expert Shield