Customer Reviews

Delkin Devices DU2.5-M BLK Universal Pop-Up Shade for 2.5-Inch LCDs (Black)

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I did purchase this item for my point-and-shoot camera (2.5" LCD) and it works very well in blocking the sun/glare from the screen. My only problem, and it's a big one, is that in removing the shade itself, when you don't need it is a nice little TAB arrangement (4 TABS, 2/top and 2/bottom) made of plastic. These little tabs actually broke off within 2 weeks of purchase. Not very reliable. These should be made of a stronger material so they don't break with normal use.

I loved the concept for this; a pop up screen for my digital camera. Next thing best to a viewfinder, right?

Uh, right...so, against all the reviews who said there were major flaws, I bought this.

I had this on my camera for *two* days before it broke.

The adhesive is crummy, the sides are flimsy, the whole product is nothing less than shoddy. It's a shame, because it's such a good idea. I hope that Delkin can improve the quality if they make another version.

A week after I bought it one of the PLASTIC hinges broke. I can't belive they would manufacture this with plastic hinges! Don't waste your money.

Camera manufacturers seem to have forgotten the usefulness of the viewfinder these days, even on quite pricey models. Perhaps they live in lands where there is permanent shade, unlike the rest of us, who have to experience on-screen blindness due to glare. One solution would be a big black hood that we could throw over our head, like Victorian portrait photographers, but for those that might find that procedure ostentatious or impractical, another option is this nifty pop up shade.
I leave mine permanently attached to the camera, folded flat, as it is quite slim, though the cover can be removed without affecting the adhesive base of the device. I'm on my second as I sat on the first. The hinged part broke, but it had protected the camera itself from damage, so it was a small price to pay.

It can be permanently removed without leaving a trace, which is reassuring. It is a tenth of the price of an add-on viewfinder and often makes a dramatic improvement, though in strong light one can still feel the need for a hood. Overall, though, it is well worth the small investment.

A good feature is also a fatal flaw. When not needed the shade easily slips off leaving the mount in place. Mine fell off at some point and was lost forever. The mount remains and continues to protect the LCD screen. I would not recommend you purchase.

This was a highly functional addition to my Sigma DP1. I had a little trouble removing the plastic film that was on the window but otherwise it worked great.

I've upgraded to a DP2s and the same Delkin shade works just fine on it, too. I've already had the experience of the shade protecting the screen from a sharp object and am very glad I bought it.

A very good and useful product i use 2-3 of these on my equipment and am very satisfied with them they also protect the lcd from dirt and dust plus when closed i dont get nose smears on the lcd when looking through the viewfinder on my DSLR cameras....

I bought this for my black Pentax Optio A30 and design-wise it appears
to be an integrated part of the camera.
Functionally it does what it is designed to do - allow better visibility of the LCD in bright sunlight.
Attachment to the camera was easy and overall I am well satisfied with my purchase.

I've used the "pop-Up" shade before. On the smaller Digital Cameras w/o view finders, they really help see the screen. Of course,the sun is a hard thing to block out, but this takes care of the sun at least half the time. I was amazed to find out that it also comes in White as well as black. It's very easily installed (double face tape). Every now and then, if you're hard on a camera, it can come apart from the camera. However, the design allows you to snap it back in to its base. Shop around. I wouldn't pay over $10. for one.

I have tried the Delkin and another totally different style shade and nothing works with my viewer. The viewer has a glossy surface and out in the sunlight all I can see is a reflection of myself.

Any ideas???