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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Protective screen cover ,a must haveJun 05, 2008
By Bernard Arkules
The cover in just a few weeks has numerous scratches. Those scratches would have neen on the screen if I had not attached a screen cover
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Big mistake not to buy thisJun 24, 2008
By Chris Nibley
"mr. fahrenheit"
Has no apparent detriment to visibility while reducing glare and keeping the irreplaceable screen, dust and scratch free. They shouldn't sell the camera without one!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 A Necessity, But Could Be Better...Jun 15, 2009
By Diego Raigoza Nuñez
Im usually satisfied with the Sony products Ive purchased for my A700 but this is one exception...
The LCD Protector Cover for the A700 is an item you DO need in order to protect that big LCD screen in your camera. The mere fact of using the camera poses a threat to the screen of becoming scratched, and its WAY WAY WAY cheaper to replace one of these than the actual LCD screen (which may mean replacing the whole body) thats why this item is required.
However, unlike other camera makers' protective covers, this one isnt all that good.
For exaample, the Nikon covers protect the whole screen and seal the area around it, and the A700's cover doesnt do that.
It leaves a small open gap between it and the screen, which allows dust to get inside and stick to the screen due to the fact it (the screen) has charge and attracts dust particles. This poses a problem when reviewing pictures and that weird speck leads you to believe the sensor is dirty or distracts you from the image.
Another problem is that under certain angles, it creates internal flares which makes the reviewing of pictures hard. I dont know if its an inherent effect due to how light bounces on the plastic or if the kind of plastic used has something to do with this.
Another option to protect the screen is to buy protective film and attach it directly, but that will only protect against scratches, not bumps.
This product certainly has its flaws and it may be expensive for some due to its shortcomings but you got to consider that it at least protects the screen from some dust, bumps or scratches. And its far more wise to pay for this than to have to pay 300 bucks or more in case the LCD is scratched too much or cracked due to use.
I do recommend this accessory but not completely, I suggest you look for other options to protect your screen, and if you dont find something better, then go for this one. Like I already said, between this and a repair, its better to have this.
And on the bright side, if something happens to this, you can always replace it at a small cost.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Safe and SecureNov 18, 2008
By Darrel J. Conway
"djcinsb"
I was a bit skeptical about the utility if this protector for three reasons:
1. I've been using transparent adhesive film protectors on my cameras for years, and didn't think this would be any better.
2. I doubted that the cover would stay in place with repeated transfers into and out of my backpack style camera bag.
3. I feared that the cover would be easily scratched.
In all three categories, the Sony Alpha LCD protector excels. I can now view the wonderful A700 screen clearly -- the major issue I had with the adhesive film protector that prompted my move to this cover. It clicks in place easily, and stays in place until I remove it on purpose. And so far I have not scratched the cover, in spite of several long trips and a few thousand images taken. So I have no qualms about recommending Sony's LCD cover for the A700.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
No A700 should ship withoutNov 07, 2008
By Sacha Narinx
"Springstone"
Every A700 should ship with this LCD protector. It snaps on very easily, and no doubt will protect that priceless LCD for years to come. Does not interfere with your ability to view the pictures on the LCD.
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