Do I need an LCD screen protector for a Nikon D5100's articulating screen?
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I bought a Nikon D5100 and want to protect the rear LCD, especially since the vari-angle screen is one of the reasons I chose it. Because the screen flips out, I’m unsure which protectors will fit well. I like Zagg-style film protectors on phones, but I’m worried they may add glare or reflections on a camera LCD. Is an extra protector worthwhile on the D5100, or is the existing outer layer already durable enough?
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Many lcd screens, including those on some dSLR cameras already have a "protective screen." Basically the part that you see on the outside and can touch is a hard cover that is non-permanently glued on.
Some Nikon models like D3/D700/D300 have tempered glass over the display so chances are you won't nick it easily.
The screen on my camera costs like <15 bucks shipped from Canon, and can be removed with a suction cup and a blowdryer if it is scratched too much.
A "nice" glass one from Giotto's Aegis or something cost more than double that, and introduces two more reflective layers of glass. Of course then they go on touting antireflective coatings on the screen protector for your screen protector...
What I'm saying is to find out by contacting Nikon if your D5100's screen protector is equally removable and low cost to replace or if it's made of glass.
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You may not need an additional protector. Many camera LCDs already have a durable outer protective layer, and some Nikon models use a hard glass cover over the display. The practical advice from the community is to first check with Nikon to confirm how the D5100’s LCD is constructed.
If it already has a replaceable or robust outer cover, adding another protector may offer little benefit while increasing reflections and glare—especially with glossy film products. That can make the screen harder to view outdoors and partly defeats the purpose of a good camera display.
So the best approach is: verify the D5100’s LCD cover design first, then decide. If the existing outer layer is already protective or inexpensive to replace, an extra screen protector may not be worth it.
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