Customer Reviews

'da Protector Model 104 - LCD Protection for Canon, Casio, Fuji, Kodak, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax & Sony digital cameras (see Product Description for list of cameras that this model fits)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The Canon SD series Elph cameras apparently have very fragile LCD displays. Mine cracked within the first 24 hours.

After my camera was repaired I added the LCD Protector Model 104. This definitely will prevent anything from coming in contact with the LCD. Hopefully the camera will last a long while now.

My main concerns were that the protector not be too thick, too thin and that it fit the LCD window. I'm happy with the product. It's stiff enough that it doesn't flex but thin enough so that it doesn't add too much bulk to the camera. And, most important, it fits the window perfectly.

The protector is plastic and may eventually get scuffed. At least it's inexpensive and easy enough to install that I can afford to replace it. If I had known how well it's cut to match the camera I would have ordered two.

The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that the edges are not beveled. A minor complaint.

I should have bought this cover right when I had bought my camera! Unfortunately for me, I finally decided to order this AFTER my LCD screen started to show scratches (shame on me). Thus, I do not want the scratches to increase or get worse....

At first, I was kind of skeptic about paying $10 ($8 including shipping -- yes, I'm cheap) for some plastic!? (well... not just some plain plastic, of course... it is scratch resistant.) But I figured, $10 is nothing to protect an expensive ($300+) camera.

Another thing I was worried about was how it would look on the camera: It fit nicely, and adding this cover made me feel like I got a brand new camera again. Moreover, it somewhat adds an illusion of the LCD screen looking bigger because of the two black sides on the cover, perhaps. The cover really doesn't add much bulk; and it is not too thin either, so there's really not much to worry about an object penetrating through to the LCD screen.

Adding the cover was actually quite simple, but trying to read the instruction was like reading how to build a rocket! It was confusing and frustrating for me. (I didn't know which adhesive it was referring to... etc.) All it really is, is it sticks on to the camera using a double sided sticky (the pink one!). It sticks VERY firmly.

Now, this goes for picky people like me: trying to not get any dust when first putting the cover on may be an annoyance. But after it is securely put on, dust shouldn't be able to get in -- it's that secure! (not your ordinary sticky on a sticker).

The cover also comes with 10 strips of sticky (1 strip is long enough to use for both sides), so you can basically remove and put the cover back on again 9 times once you put it on (or possibly more if the sticky still sticks after removing); good to have in case dust does somehow get in and it bothers you.

Overall, I am happy with the purchase. If you keep the camera in your pocket all the time (especially the Canon SD cameras), you might want to consider protecting the LCD screen!

Some extra info:
A lot of people seem to be saying the LCD screen on the Canon SD camera is fragile and break easily; well... LCD screens shouldn't be pressed against hard in the first place. It stands for LCD for a reason - Liquid Crystal Display. It's sensitive. Some digital cameras might have a CRT screen (like in Television) display, which might be a bit more durable (hiding behind another layer of screen), but LCD screens have far better image quality.

Update: It's been almost a year since I've bought the cover; the cover has never fallen off (the strip really does stick well!) and no scratches either!

I was not going to buy the camera I really wanted, the Canon SD400, because the reviews kept mentioning how fragile the LCD screen was. Then I read a tip from a reviewer saying how great "Da Protector 104" was, and that it greatly reduces the worry of breaking the screen.

I want to thank the person who mentioned it in an Amazon review, and tell all of you who are concerned about LCD breakage, GET THIS PROTECTOR!! It is a hard, clear screen cover that protects like no other product I have seen. I highly recommend it, and LOVE my Canon SD400!

I had my doubts about applying an adhesive cover to my camera, but after hearing the horror stories of the Canon LCDs cracking, I decided to give it a try. 'da Protector exceeded every expectation that I had. It's easy to apply (only took a couple minutes) and fits securely without damaging your camera or LCD. I suppose there may be a potential dust problem because it rests on the frame surrounding the LCD, but I haven't experienced any problems yet (like I said earlier, it fits REALLY securely). It's thick enough to keep anything from puncturing the screen, and the scratch resistant side keeps the image clear (unlike other types of electronic cases). As stated by another reviewer, it would be nice if the sides were beveled, but it's really not that big of a deal.

All in all, it's a great product, and I will continue to purchase them in the future; even for screens that are not notorious for cracking. For only $10, why not?

I'm really glad I read all the customer reviews for the Canon SD200. I was hesitant to buy one because of the problems with the LCD's and then I found a review that mentioned this product. I received today and placed it on the camera and not only is it a perfect fit, it floats just above the screen so that nothing touches the LCD. There are extra adhesives strips so it can be reapplied as needed. I bought my brother a Canon SD200 for Christmas, so I got him one of these, too!

I got 'da protector as soon as I received my Canon SD500. I heard about problems with a fragile LCD and I didn't want to take any chances. It went on easily with specific instructions and has a strong adhesive that keeps it right where you place it. I can see the entire LCD screen without any effect from 'da protector.

This protector is sturdy and thick enough to protect your camera's LCD -- much more so than the flimsy protectors that are typically used to covers screens like those on a PDA.

The black border on this screen protector really looks nice and accentuates the LCD of the camera. I put this on right after I opened the box of my new camera which gave me much peace of mind to know that my LCD was protected, as I always baby my new toys. :)

The only thing that is a little annoying about this is putting the LCD Protector on. You have to apply the adhesive yourself onto the LCD protector, before putting it on the camera. My suggestion to the manufacturer would be to put the adhesive on the protectors before shipping them, and make it so all the customer has to do is peel off one layer of paper to expose the adhesive before applying it to the camera.

Once I got the LCD Protector on, which was a little bit of a hassle, it looked great, and I'm so happy I did it! When I show people my camera, even though the LCD protector is a little thick, no one notices it, as it just blends so nicely onto the camera!

Note to buyers:
(Make sure you have a good cutting area and a sharp Xacto knife when trimming the adhesive strips. Also, this kind of goes without saying, but when putting the LCD on the camera, be careful to put the protector on straight and without any dust or smudges, because once you put the LCD on, don't count on adjusting it. It's Semi-Permanent.)

I have had no trouble with my camera but I was worried about all the cracked lcd comments in the reviews. This screen cover makes pressure or poking damage to the lcd impossible. It's a thick, hard acrylic shield that you glue down to the metal frame around the recessed lcd. Bad: it's a fiddly job getting the strips of glue down on the edges of the thing. And it adds a little bulk to the camera -- seems they could have made the thing thinner without sacrificing much protection. However it does exactly what you want it to do: it protects your screen. I would not count on some thin plastic film for protection...

I put it on my new Canon SD 450 and it seems to work great. The camera is slighly thicker now which isn't too noticable. I would have given it 5 stars but think applying and cutting the adhesive tape is a hassle that could be solved by the company. Better yet, Canon should build in a better screen protector. Still, this is very good product.

The most useful thing you can buy with a Canon SD400. Protects the LCD better than anything.