Delkin Devices DU2.8-M BLK Universal Pop-Up Shade for 2.7-Inch and 2.8-Inch LCDs (Black)

by Delkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.9 x 5.4 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001J67JHQ
• Item model number: DU2.8-M BLK
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 30, 2009

Product Description

The Universal Pop-Up Shade is designed to fit hundreds of cameras, both new and old. Like the DSLR Mini, the Universal shade attaches to your camera by a non-residue adhesive. The adhesive does not damage the camera when the shade is removed, nor does it leave behind any film. An optically clear plastic protects your camera's screen, and the simple pop-up design allows for easy opening to block the glare. The two-part design enables easy removal of the shade while keeping the clear plastic in place for protection. This shade is perfect for those with a Point-and-Shoot camera.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fits Panasonic DMC-FZ35 reasonably well., May 27, 2010

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Harry (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Delkin Devices DU2.8-M BLK Universal Pop-Up Shade for 2.7-Inch and 2.8-Inch LCDs (Black) (Electronics)

This device will fit the FZ35 well. Width wise, it is just wide enough not to block the LCD. But just barely. A 1/32 inch wider might be better. Height wise, it is just a little small. I didn't measure it, but perhaps small by about 1/64 of an inch. I let it cover that little bit at the bottom of the LCD. No problem at all. I don't even notice it. Can't even notice it.

The outer dimensions of the device are perhaps 1/16 inch smaller all around than the raised area of the LCD, so it fits well with a little room to spare. The LCD in my camera apparently is not quite centered in the raised area. It's off to the right just a little. Consequently, on my camera, the device fits all the way over to the right edge of the raised area, with no room to spare. On the left side there is almost 1/8 inch of the raised area still showing. On my camera I mounted the device as high as it would go. Right up under the viewfinder, touching the viewfinder. This was necessary so that the device did not block any portion of the LCD at the top. Touching the viewfinder does not interfere with the viewfinder or the device.

It is possible that the Delkin Devices pop-up shade made for a 3.0 inch LCD would fit better. Giving a little more room around the LCD. But, I don't know this.

There is one fairly important drawback to this pop-up shade. If you use the LCD to take pictures, normally the camera is held a little below eye level. In this case, with the top of the pop-up shade sticking out, it blocks your view of the top of the LCD. You would have to hold the camera slightly above eye level in order to look under the top of the shade and see all of the LCD. This is not comfortable. If necessary, the top half of the device slides to the left and can be removed completely. Leaving only the bottom portion of the frame that is stuck to the camera, and not blocking your view of the LCD.

Currently, for my use of the camera, I don't use the LCD to take pictures. I use the viewfinder. I only use the LCD to look at the menu or to review the pictures that I have taken. In this case, I can hold the camera at any angle I want and the shade does not interfere at all. My purpose for the shade is protection of the LCD. I can not speak to the value of this device as a 'shade' for the LCD as I have only just received it and I do not use it in that way.

To mount the device on the FZ35:
First, do not yet remove the tape on the adhesive, or the plastic film that protects the back of the clear plastic shield of the device.
Turn the camera on, zoom it to about 2X, and point it at something light and bright in color. This should illuminate the entire LCD so you can see exactly where it is.
Put the device over the LCD and look carefully to see exactly where you want to position it.
Practice moving it into that position without touching the LCD. Also practice putting into position straight. It is easy to get the thing cockeyed, so practice doing it straight.
Once you think you can do it right, clean the LCD absolutely clean. Remove the plastic film covering the back of the clear plastic view screen. I scratched at it gently with my fingernail until I could get a corner of it loose and pulled it off slowly. Do not remove the tape on the adhesive yet.
Practice a couple more times putting the device in place and straight.
Remove the tape on the adhesive and position the device without touching the camera. When it is in place, gently set it down and adhere it to the camera. Press down all around the edges to make it adhere well. Let it sit for five minutes without messing with it. Some adhesives work best that way.
You are finished.


Note 1:
On the device that I put on my camera there is the word 'Open' and an arrow pointing to the right. As though you are to slide the top portion of the device to the right in order to remove it. This is backwards. You slide the top portion to the left in order to remove it.

Note 2:
If you have trouble using the viewfinder because your nose presses against the back of the camera, this device will increase the problem.

There, I'm done.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LCD Hood, June 25, 2009

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Barbara E. Ripple "Palapala" - See all my reviews
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I'm very happy with this. It's always been so difficult seeing the LCD display while taking pictures outside on a bright, sunny day. This hood really helped with this problem. And it was inexpensive!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Husband very pleased with these, March 28, 2009

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Pre-geezer "I miss 'Creature Features" (Gilroy, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Delkin Devices DU2.8-M BLK Universal Pop-Up Shade for 2.7-Inch and 2.8-Inch LCDs (Black) (Electronics)

My husband has purchased several of these for various cameras and has recommended them to friends and family. Not only does it cut down glare, but it protects the LCD screen from strong sunlight and fingerprints, and the occasional raindrops. The design also makes the pop-up shade look like it came as part of the camera.