hoppyman Posted September 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have read a number of comments from some posters (scattered across several threads) that they are disappointed that the sapphire glass cover is not included with the M9. I had my M8 upgraded recently and did not take the sapphire glass option due to cost. I have always had a glass protector screen fitted and have had no problems. I use a half case anyway and the screen has extra protection when not up to my eye. Can anyone comment with authority whether the M9 LCD cover is the same material as the one on the original M8? Is the material similar or the same as that used by most (all?) dSLR's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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koob Posted September 14, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 14, 2009 I have read a number of comments from some posters (scattered across several threads) that they are disappointed that the sapphire glass cover is not included with the M9. I had my M8 upgraded recently and did not take the sapphire glass option due to cost. I have always had a glass protector screen fitted and have had no problems. I use a half case anyway and the screen has extra protection when not up to my eye. Can anyone comment with authority whether the M9 LCD cover is the same material as the one on the original M8? Is the material similar or the same as that used by most (all?) dSLR's? One nugget that is very little known and I learn in case of a scientific instrument is that sapphire is extremely brittle. A knock by a hard object and it can shatter to tiny bits, this is true with both mineral and syntactic sapphire which M8's is. To chose which option, I guess you have think which one is more likely scratching it or hitting it against something like a door knob?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_newell Posted September 14, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 14, 2009 Totally agree. I've tried just about every solution, and my current favorite is the GGS glass protectors. I think it's a better, cheaper, more protective solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted September 14, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 14, 2009 One nugget that is very little known and I learn in case of a scientific instrument is that sapphire is extremely brittle. A knock by a hard object and it can shatter to tiny bits, this is true with both mineral and syntactic sapphire which M8's is. To chose which option, I guess you have think which one is more likely scratching it or hitting it against something like a door knob?? In theory you may be correct - But since the introduction of the sapphire screen cover on the M8.2 & 8M.u there has been NO forum reports of screens shattering into tiny bits... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nryn Posted September 14, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 14, 2009 I'm interested in the size. Is the size of the M9 screen exactly the same as the M8/8.2? In other words, in anticipation of an M9, would it be safe to order M8 screen protectors? I've had the Zaggs and have had mixed results putting them on, but on those devices to which the zagg has been applied successfully, it's a great product. I don't know about these GGS ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkman Posted September 14, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2009 One nugget that is very little known and I learn in case of a scientific instrument is that sapphire is extremely brittle. A knock by a hard object and it can shatter to tiny bits, this is true with both mineral and syntactic sapphire which M8's is. To chose which option, I guess you have think which one is more likely scratching it or hitting it against something like a door knob?? Funny that you say that, because the durability of sapphire glass protectors is often shown by using a key, hitting the glass at any angle you want, without scratches. I witnessed that two times on a Porsche branded mobile phone that features "sapphire glass". Now I would think that the smaller the impact zone, the more force is applied and the more should the theory of the door knob hold up? I wouldn't test it on my M8u tho (although I tried to scratch it). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted September 14, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm interested in the size. Is the size of the M9 screen exactly the same as the M8/8.2? In other words, in anticipation of an M9, would it be safe to order M8 screen protectors? (...) Yes, I ordered GGS and it fits pefectly. Best regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted September 14, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 14, 2009 I tried zagg and several others. This is the best : http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/98474-m8-new-screen.html#post1036449 No hassle, no bubbles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 14, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 14, 2009 My two sapphire screens are completely unmarked though so too are the tempered glass covers of my D3 and D3x. Another reason I like the sapphire screen is that it is thinner than the plastic one and so sits more flush with the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted September 14, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 14, 2009 Is Leica still on with their upgrade program ? My M8 is out of warranty next january and I considered this not so much for the sapphire than framelines and shutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted September 14, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 14, 2009 I appreciate that Leica tried to keep the cost under control with the M9, but I was hoping for a sapphire screen. I've kept adhesive screen protectors on my M8 cameras since the beginning, mostly to keep them in good shape for resale, though also because scratched screens are very distracting to me. The stock M8 screen seems very soft. When I first tried a loaner M8 for a few days I promptly scratched the screen during a routine assignment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 14, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 14, 2009 I gave my spare M8 protectors away a few weeks ago on the assumption that the M9 would have sapphire - damn! BTW I have had sapphire glass covers on various watches for years. I have given them some pretty hefty knocks over the years, especially SCUBA diving and never damaged one yet. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 14, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 14, 2009 The point is that it will cost more to replace a scratched plastic screen cover than it would have cost to have Leica install a sapphire one in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
banal theory Posted November 11, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 11, 2009 Sorry to resurrect old thread, but what is the general consensus here on fixing scratched LCD screen on an M8? Does anyone know how much would this cost to get fixed by Leica? Also, what is the recommended LCD protector? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted November 11, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 11, 2009 Recommended protector in my experience is the 2.5" Giottos. Works a treat on M9 (and M8). I found glass much better than flexible materials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted November 11, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 11, 2009 I use the ACMAXX polycarbonate ones on my slr, and one day, will use one on my M9. I would use the glass ones but I'm a little worried about cracking, probably unfounded but at least polycarb can take a bullet without fracturing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted November 11, 2009 Share #17 Posted November 11, 2009 ACMAXX Product Features s excellent. for my M8 since a year : stays clean, unscratched, no bubble (Zagg's bubbles !), and very effective, being a thick transparent polycarbonate screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
banal theory Posted November 11, 2009 Share #18 Posted November 11, 2009 Great thanks guys, I might try out the ACMAXX polycarbonate then. Do you know by any chance the answers to my other two questions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted November 11, 2009 Share #19 Posted November 11, 2009 Great thanks guys, I might try out the ACMAXX polycarbonate then. Do you know by any chance the answers to my other two questions? A strong suction cup and a hair dryer will loosen it and allow you to remove it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's orderable as a spare part which comes with an adhesive border, ask your dealer if he can order it as a spare part first. I'd be certain Leica can replace it for you but you would have to pay for shipping the camera and for their labour as well as the spare part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted November 11, 2009 Share #20 Posted November 11, 2009 Anticipating that I will get my M9 in the near future hopefully I ordered the ACMAXX. I tried the stick on films on my original M8 and unless you got them exactly centered, they would peel off too easily. I finally went without. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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