Any tips for applying screen protectors on LCD

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My first try was well out of line - :bang:

So using the same protector (I have pack of six) I tried reapplying and well out of line again in a different direction :bang::bang:

So third try nearly there but not right - :bang::bang::bang:

Then last try, fourth, where it was square but with several areas which I had touched on the sticky side - :bang::bang::bang::bang:

Before I try again any tips for me :thinking:
 
i find those glass ones are best, with adhesive strip just around the edges.

Pretty cheap off ebay (£2.32), but good.

Not much help i know, suppose its why they do packs of 6 :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fotga-Opt...igital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item35ad50a8b3

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I use the glass ones as well now :)

However, try just peeling the backing off one edge (Suggest the top) by a few MM, then line it up and stick it.

Then use a ruler (or similar 'squeegy' type device) and gently slide it down the screen, letting the backing peel off (you can assist it on its way)

Its kinda hard to explain but I have always found this method best when doing it on phones etc
 
I just don't bother with any screen protectors. My 50D is coming up to two and a half years old now and has only one scratch on the screen, the rest of it is pretty pristine. I don't baby my camera either - it spends half it's life life hanging from a quick strap bouncing around. The only kind of screen protector that might help would be a glass one, but it's easy enough to replace the surface of the screen itself anyway if you manage to hit it into something hard enough top break it.
 
I usually stick two pieces of cellotape, one per edge half on-half off if that makes sense on the protector first.
I use these strips as "handles" so I don't have to touch the protector at all. Line it up while almost on the screen and simply drop it on to the screen.
Using something like a credit card I get any air bubbles out and then peel off the cellotape.
 
Thank you all for offering help :thumbs:

I've never bothered before but feel a little happier to have this extra bit of protection especially as I am very unstable on my feet, and can, and do stumble if I am not really careful.

I will get a glass one but will try again, with a new one out of my pack of six, using tips given.

Again many thanks
 
What I do is the following.

- Clean the screen with something appropriate
- Cover the screen in strips of Scotch tape leaving a bit of overhang at one end which gives something to grip and easily peel back.
- Cut and park another couple of lengths of Scotch tape ready (just in case).
- Peel the first bit of backing off the protector, not all the way though, just exposing as much as is necessary
- Peel a bit of the Scotch tape cover of the screen and align the exposed edge of the protector.
- Simultaneously peel the scotch tape and protector backing and lay the rest of the protector down.
- If you are unlucky enough to get any small fibres of dust under the protector then carefully lift the protector (using another bit of scotch tape if necessary) and blot the offending fibre or dust free with the 'just in case' bits of scotch tape.

Any air bubbles can be carefully worked out with a credit card before removing the outer protective film of the screen protector.

The Scotch tape is good as it tacky enough to lift any dust or crud or residual fingerprints while at the same time not leaving any residue.
 
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Thanks for that Chris :thumbs:
 
For alignment, you use scotchtape/sellotape to anchor one edge of the screen protector as a 'hinge' to edge of the LCD, that means 100% perfect alignment..

Using scotch tape (be careful, some imitations can leave residue!) is a good idea for dust removal etc, so echo Chris' comments, I don't go as far as scotch taping the LCD prior to application, but I do have some pre-cut for dabbing any dust out the way..
 
I just got the nice man to apply protectors to my iPhone in the shop. Cost = £2. Bubbles =0. Result!
 
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