M240 Screen Protection

Doug;5532 wrote: The Giottos SP83022 Schott Glass screen protector is a near-perfect fit on the LCD of the M typ240. This is marketed for Nikon 1 V1, J1, and V2 cameras.

The LCD measures 70mm x 49mm and has a narrow blank border that is not used for imaging, and similarly a wider unused bar at right.

The Giottos 3022 series measures 69mm x 49mm, has a narrow black border, and a wider black bar at the right, closely matching the Leica screen.

The first digit of the Giottos part number indicates variations with different numbers of anti-reflection coatings; 83022 has 12 coating layers.

I received a Giottos SP83022 today and applied it to the M screen, fitting beautifully. The adhesive on this item is only a thin stripe under the outside edges.

Doug

Doug,

This is good info for M (Typ 240) users. Thanks for posting.

Just be aware that taking these screen protectors off can be problematic and could potentially damage the rear LCD. We usually recommend using a removable protective film like those used for iPhones as they pose no risk and afford the same level of scratch protection.

Doug;5551 wrote: I sold my M9 the other day… It had had a Giottos screen protector on it for 3 years, and in that time it collected some fine scratches. So I removed it for the sale, revealing an undamaged Leica LCD looking like new.

I’ve heard of another brand of screen protector that reportedly damages some Leica screens, but I’m guessing it’s a different adhesive that’s at fault there.

I’m not saying that the screen protector will cause damage 100% of the time, but we have had multiple customers over the years who had problems with the Giottos and other brands. Most commonly, upon removing the Giottos screen protector, the entire LCD cover glass would come off with the protector. Of course, many users have had no problems whatsoever, so it really comes down to personal choice and if the benefit outweighs any potential risks.

David Farkas;5545 wrote: Doug,

This is good info for M (Typ 240) users. Thanks for posting.

Just be aware that taking these screen protectors off can be problematic and could potentially damage the rear LCD. We usually recommend using a removable protective film like those used for iPhones as they pose no risk and afford the same level of scratch protection.

David, which ‘iphone like’ protector do you recommend? Anything that comes pre-cut to the right size of the Leica M T240 screen? While you are at it, I would love the same for the Leica MM screen. Thanks so much. Martin.

tinchohs;5575 wrote: David, which ‘iphone like’ protector do you recommend? Anything that comes pre-cut to the right size of the Leica M T240 screen? While you are at it, I would love the same for the Leica MM screen. Thanks so much. Martin.

The Invisible Shield product is available for several different Leica models, but looking at their website, I don’t see anything for the M (Typ 240). Perhaps you could contact them to see if they have plans to release one in that size.

The model for the M8 should be a perfect fit for your Monochrom:

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/leica-m8-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields/2832

Thanks so much David. Appreciate it. m.