screen protector — necessary?

[marauder]

who has a screen protector? who doesn't but wishes they had?
I bought a cheap one for my em10 markii and put it on a few years ago (4 or so) seems to be holding up pretty well but i keep catching the corner and it's starting to come off. wondering whether to replace it or just go without. I am of course pretty careful with my stuff but accidents do happen. Wonder if anyone has had similar model for a few years who's never used a protector - have you had any usability problems with the screen?

[Rob Trek]

On my e-m10 mark ii, I've never put one on. No scratches to speak of. Almost 4 years now.

[marauder]

thanks. might just try with it off then. I wonder when they'll start using gorilla (hardened) glass in camera screens? or maybe they do already

[Rob Trek]

I believe they do already.

[MagRat Garlic]

Screen Protectors, whether they're for your camera or your smartphone, are just another example of people selling you what you don't need.

I've never used a screen protector and never shall.

On most of the OM-D series cameras, you simply flip the screen away so it's not exposed to knocks or scratches. Only the E-M10 MkIII (and maybe the original E-M5) have screens that can't be reversed ; so, maybe, you might consider one on the E-M10. But, think about it: wouldn't Olympus have a lot of upset customers if their LCD screens were prone to damage? Olympus invests a lot of time and money in organisations, including durability, so they're obviously satisfied.

Also, fitting a screen protector will reduce the sensitivity of the touchscreen so that it won't operate as its designers intended ; which is another reason not to fit a screen protector.

Unless you're careless, I'd suggest you save your money

Rick

[marauder]

I bought some when i first got the camera - something like £5 for 3 or something so not a huge investment didn't seem to impede touch screen sensitivity, but now the last one came loose i've removed it completely and not buying any more.

Screen Protectors, whether they're for your camera or your smartphone, are just another example of people selling you what you don't need.

I've never used a screen protector and never shall.

On most of the OM-D series cameras, you simply flip the screen away so it's not exposed to knocks or scratches. Only the E-M10 MkIII (and maybe the original E-M5) have screens that can't be reversed ; so, maybe, you might consider one on the E-M10. But, think about it: wouldn't Olympus have a lot of upset customers if their LCD screens were prone to damage? Olympus invests a lot of time and money in organisations, including durability, so they're obviously satisfied.

Also, fitting a screen protector will reduce the sensitivity of the touchscreen so that it won't operate as its designers intended ; which is another reason not to fit a screen protector.

Unless you're careless, I'd suggest you save your money

Rick