Sony PCKLM1AM Semi-Hard Plastic LCD Screen Cover Protector for NEX-3, NEX-5, SLT-A33, and SLT-A55 Alpha Camera Models

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 1.9 x 7.6 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003XFGIKA
• Item model number: PCKLM1AM
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #25 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Cases & Bags > Camera Cases
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 26, 2010

Product Description

LCD protector cover fits NEX-3, NEX-5, SLT-A33, and SLT-A55 Alpha camera models

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works fine, but the price... wow!, December 28, 2010

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Joel Kolstad "Zimbo" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony PCKLM1AM Semi-Hard Plastic LCD Screen Cover Protector for NEX-3, NEX-5, SLT-A33, and SLT-A55 Alpha Camera Models (Camera)

OK, I realize that as soon as you buy into the Sony NEX system, everything gets pretty expensive... but... sheesh!... this is essentially a thicker/stiffer version of a cell phone screen protector that you can get on eBay for all of a couple of bucks. That's really my only complaint: The price is much higher than I'd expect, even given the Sony NEX branding.

Now, as to the performance... while I haven't tried the other screen protectors as the other reviewer has, it does work just fine: It looks sharp, goes on easily, adheres quite well (but not so well you can't remove it if you need to reposition it), and looks as though it really will protect the LCD from anything up to about 25 grit sandpaper.

While the instructions suggest lining up the upper left edge of the protector with the edge of the LCD, I found that leaves the protector a bit to the left of center -- I suggest using the left and right borders of the LCD (which is ever-so-slightly narrower than the screen protector's transparent portion) and equalizing their widths to establish the true center.

I didn't see this product on Sony's web site, but I think it's a better idea that the one they show that's a thicker plastic that snaps around the edges of the LCD: That one doesn't appear to form an air-tight seal to the screen, so small particles such as sand might still manage to sneak underneath and scratch the LCD, plus I don't think it looks as nice, adding a bit to the camera body's thickness. (With this protector the tallest part on the back of the camera is still the ridges on the jog dial -- although by no more than a millimeter, I think!)

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best LCD Protection, December 15, 2010

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sketchalot "lainey39" (CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PCKLM1AM Semi-Hard Plastic LCD Screen Cover Protector for NEX-3, NEX-5, SLT-A33, and SLT-A55 Alpha Camera Models (Camera)

I've tried a few LCD protectors for the Sony NEX 5, and prefer this one because it is cut to fit and not block the sensors. It fits perfectly and will protect the LCD from scratches. It's worth the investment to protect the LCD screen as I hear through the various blogs of how Sony users have scratched their LCD screens and I don't want to be in that predicament. It's worth the cost to set your mind at ease.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beats the heck out of the peel off screen protectors, January 29, 2011

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R. Caminiti (STL, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony PCKLM1AM Semi-Hard Plastic LCD Screen Cover Protector for NEX-3, NEX-5, SLT-A33, and SLT-A55 Alpha Camera Models (Camera)

Absolutely love it. I was using the thin stick on protectors, but they'd peel off every few days. This one fits perfect, stays on perfect and is crystal clear. Well worth it, in my opinion.