I've been working with a new camera for a few months now and have concerned about scratching the ever-important LCD screens. In this case there are three screens, two of which share a continuous plastic cover on the rear of the body. After researching protective covers for such screens I came across a brand called Zagg. According to legend, they originally started by making protective films for the US military, particularly for helicopter blades. Research and innovation lead to a product ideal for covering consumer devices such as cell phones, laptops and cameras. The product, known as invisibleSHIELD is a clear, protective film that is very durable, invisible and scratch proof. They also provide a lifetime guarantee.
The kit comes with a surprising amount of packaging, documentation and installation supplies. I'm not sure if this was in part for the complicated application of the screen or to show justification for the $15 price tag. The supplies include a chamois cloth, squeegee, and a spray bottle of solution. Application was fairly straight forward when following the very detailed directions. Cleanliness is paramount as you don't want oils from fingerprints secured between the film and the screen. The process involves spraying both sides of the film with the application solution, which is sort of tricky since you don't want to touch the side with adhesive. Once applied to the screen you have just a brief moment to slide or otherwise adjust the positioning before the adhesive begins to lock things down. I had to pull up the larger film twice and re-apply the spray to make it mobile enough to make oriented exactly where it needed to be. That being said, the films are cut to very precise tolerances and matched the the screens on the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II perfectly. Once positioned, you utilize a small, rubber squeegee to flush all of the application fluid and any air pockets out from under the film. I had a fairly high success in getting all of the bubbles out, however there are one or two that still remain. The directions indicate that these will disappear in a day or two as the moisture breathes out.
Overall, I'd have to say that these are a very good design and seem to be made of the best materials. I have little doubt that they'll provide ample protection for my camera's screen against scratches.
