The GGS screen protector acts much like a piece of bullet proof glass (transparent material resistant to impact: wiki) protecting the LCD from scratches, dings and cracks.
If you’re interested in this screen protector, I highly recommend purchasing through Amazon. I buy new gear every week from them (for my photography business and for this website). They’re one of the best when it comes to purchasing camera equipment online. As an added benefit, they can usually have your protector packaged and out the door by early afternoon if you order it in the morning.
Intro
I’ve always preferred car seats without covers, fountain drinks without lids, pens without caps, etc…
A while back, I let go of my camera (yes it was strapped to my neck) and as it swung down to my side it nicked the edge of a metal post. I didn’t think anything of it until I turned my camera back on and noticed the LCD was damaged.
After a prolonged face-palm, I decided to research screen protectors for my newly replaced DSLR.
Most of the screen protectors I tried were made out of cheap plastic film. I wanted a better solution.
Enter GGS. One day I was browsing a photography forum and saw some people talking about the GGS screen protectors and decided to give it a go. .
Instead of a flimsy piece of film with a sticky side, the GGS proved to be a solid piece of optical glass. Installation was super simple thanks to it’s rigidness and a sticky outer edge.
These days, every DSLR in my arsenal gets equipped with one of these protectors.
Specs
Material – Optical Glass
Light Transmittance – 90%. The brightness of the LCD screen is not affected in any way.
Thickness – 0.5mm. The thickness does not interfere with normal operation. You may not even notice that it’s there once it’s been applied to your screen.
Installation – The outer edge has a very thin piece of double sided sticky tape. This is helpful when applying to the LCD because you don’t have to worry about lint or dirt sticking to the middle of the screen. The rigidness of the protector eliminates any chance of air bubbles and makes it easy to line up with the LCD screen.
Removal – To remove the screen protector, just take a toothpick or plastic knife and lift the outer edge. With a very small amount of pressure the screen protector will come off the screen. As mentioned above, the outer edge has a thin piece of sticky tape so you don’t have to worry about your LCD screen inheriting sticky film or residue.
Recommendations
GGS protectors are affordable, your screen isn’t.
Over time your screen will develop scratches and dings, no matter how careful you are. This can lead to decreased visibility and imperfections when viewing images in playback mode.
If you want protection and peace of mind, get yourself a GGS screen protector and in the words of Donnie Brasco (IMDB)…”Forget about it!”
I highly recommend purchasing a GGS protector for your camera through
Amazon. The Amazon link will take you to the GGS compatibility page so you can find a protector designed to fit to the exact dimensions of your camera’s LCD screen.
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does ggs have an exact protector screen for canon60d?
does the ggs fit in the canon 60d?if it doesnt,what aer other choices?
So much for easy removal. Spent about 10 minutes and 5 toothpicks trying to get it off before the screen finally broke. I guess you get what you pay for.
Can you tell me which GGS fits the new Fuji X100? Does not look like any custom GGS available yet but perhaps you have the link? Also – how does the GGS compare with the Giottos? Seems like similar products. Thanks.
Moose, what should we use to clean the screen and surrounding area before putting the protector on? I received mine from Amazon, but want to safely clean it first.
Could you tell me what are the dimensions that GSS has for Canon 60D (width x height; diagonal)? I bougth a 3″ generic one and it don’t fits well!
Thanks
No it doesn’t come off without residue. I took mine off and there was a small glue residue in one corner, and oh, by the way, the protector cracked as I removed it. I used a credit card to pry it off as recommended in the instructions.
Any tips for getting the residue off my LCD?
Mike -
You’ve no doubt solved this by now, but for others: I found that by carefully using a plastic credit card I was able to scrape off the thicker part of the adhesive without damaging the LCD on my D7000. Then used microfiber cloth and normal glass cleaner to remove the last residue. Clean and undamaged.
Bill
Hello Moose…
Does this glass protector cover the sensor that turns off the LCD screen whilst putting your eye to the viewfinder?
If not, I’m thinking of getting it. If it DOES cover it, I’m not going to buy it.
Thanks,
Dan
Howdy Dan,
As long as you get the protector designed to the exact dimensions for your camera, it will not block the viewfinder sensor.
- Moose
Thanks Moose.
I’m ordering the one for the 550D, which should fit fine.
Does this protector come off? And if so, does it leave a residue?
Howdy Dan,
Yes it can easily be removed…no, it doesn’t leave any residue.
- Moose
Thank you again Moose!
I can’t seem to find a GGS LCD Screen Protector to fit my Nikon P100. The one that pops up in Amazon is a standard 3″ which doesn’t quite fit. Do you know of one that would fit the entire LCD screen of the P100?
Candace,
GGS doesn’t have one made specifically for the P100. If the 3″ protector doesn’t fit right, you might try applying a protective film. You can by them in sheets and cut them to size.
- Moose