Protect PEN LCD screen?

billhuegerich · Oct 27, 2011

Hello, I recently found out that Olympus charges a flat rate $116 to repair a broken LCD screen on an E-PL2. Don't ask me how I know. :-( Anyway, I was wondering if the half cases made for this camera cover the screen to protect it, or if it would still be exposed anyway?

I'll admit that I use my cameras, not baby them. So, I want something to still keep it small and light, but offer that screen a little protection when I throw the camera over my shoulder and go about life's normal activities.

Thanks!
Bill

SCT · Oct 27, 2011

I'm not sure of the screen size... But invest in one of these. They have different sizes for every size of LCD screens.

Universal Black Pop-Up Shade for 2.8 Inch Diagonal LCDs

(I bought mine off ebay, slightly less $$$)

It's a pop up shade from Delkin that also has a clear cover to cover the screen when you're using the LCD screen. Also provides shade :smile:

DekHog · Oct 27, 2011

I got one of these and it fits the E-PL2 perfectly - looks good and also offers what I'd consider very good screen protection as well (short of hiding the screen altogether, which kind of defeats the purpose of having it, as it then becomes a hassle to view it when you want to).

Ned · Oct 27, 2011

SCT said: ↑

I'm not sure of the screen size... But invest in one of these. They have different sizes for every size of LCD screens.

Universal Black Pop-Up Shade for 2.8 Inch Diagonal LCDs

(I bought mine off ebay, slightly less $$$)

It's a pop up shade from Delkin that also has a clear cover to cover the screen when you're using the LCD screen. Also provides shade :smile:
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I haven't tried this product, but I can tell you that the screen on the E-PL2 is 3 inches diagonal. I don't know how well it fits, but I have seen Delkin shades in that size. Keep in mind that 3" is a diagonal measurement, so let's just assume that the aspect is standard. I think it is...

jim_khoo · Oct 27, 2011

here's what i found when i did a google...

Ned · Oct 27, 2011

jim_khoo said: ↑

here's what i found when i did a google...
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Good find, and right on this site too. If the 2.8" version fits on the E-PL1 (as indicated in that thread), then the 3" version will fit on the E-PL2...

billhuegerich · Oct 28, 2011

Good options, thanks! The Delkin looks like it may offer the most protection, plus the added benefit of the shade for shooting out in the sun. I like the idea that I could pop the shade off when I don't need it, and still have some protection from the glass. I wish the glass were anti-glare, but for $10, I'm willing to give it a shot. So, this one should fit my e-pl2?

Amazon.com: Delkin Devices DU3.0-M BLK Universal Pop-Up Shade for 3.0-Inch LCDs (Black): Camera & Photo

Thanks,
Bill

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