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Is it worth buying a screen protector for my new camera?

Minniethemoocher
Minniethemoocher Posts: 242 Forumite
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Father Christmas has just bought me a new camera for Christmas. Is it worth buying a screen protector for the LCD? Will it wrinkle up and spoil the screen? Peel-off leaving a sticky residue?

Any recommendations for good screen protectors?

Thanks!

Comments

  • kwikbreaks
    kwikbreaks Posts: 9,187 Forumite
    They can be a pain to apply without getting air bubbles under them but they do protect screens. There will be no residue when removed. I've only ever used what's cheapest on eBay.
  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    Why not just buy a case for it?

    you should be able to find a slim one that won't add too much to the weight and size, and it'll protect the screen when it's not in use. It'll also provide some protection should you drop it.
  • Bowling_4_Gold
    Bowling_4_Gold Posts: 1,771 Forumite
    Depends on the camera really, will it affect the view of the LCD? (glare from the sun etc) Quite a few modern cameras have pretty decent protection for the LCD built in already, but of course there is always the threat of scratching.
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  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    How much was th camera? How likely are you top replace it in the near future?

    Pesonally I've never bothered with screen protectors on cameras, phones or DS Lites. I've never had a problem yet.

    As Marty said get a decent case for it. LowePro make some good ones..
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  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    BillScarab wrote: »
    Pesonally I've never bothered with screen protectors on cameras, phones or DS Lites.
    Nor me, I've never really seen the point of them.
    Stompa
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