LARMOR by GGS 4 Generation Self-Adhesive Glass Nikon LCD Screen Protector for Nikon D7100 D7200 Camera

I highly recommend this product above all screen protectors on the market as of the time of this writing 1-27-2015.I have used various sizes and brands of screen protectors for cellphones, tablets and this particular one for my Nikon D7100 camera. My camera's are like my babies; while the beginner level camera's seem to all have a swivel screen which is pretty good protection on its own however the higher end of Nikon's line (Enthusiastic and Pro Levels) do not have the swivel screen. This oversight, design flaw or however you want to look at it leaves the live view screen as well as the top readout screen wide open to nicks, scratches, cracking, smudges, and all other types of nasty things that can make your beautiful, expensive camera look old and beat up in no time. I am a little OCD about this and take VERY good care of ALL my camera, computer, and music studio equipment. Going that extra step is worth it in the long run not only does it make your equipment look better it does help to prevent damage.I had originally purchased another brand and it was total junk, the bubbles and dust particles were bountiful and all the pushing to get the air bubbles out was a joke. I finally gave up after two solid hours, or better, of trying to smooth out the bubbles and remove the particles. In the end all I was left with was a clumped up ball of sticky mess. I happened on this brand, LARMOR, by accident and thought well it couldn't be any worse than the one I just purchased so I decided to give it a try.The product is very true to its name in simplicity. You simply remove the #1 strip and make sure it is lined up perfectly then give it a little push with your forefinger and it begins to adhere to the screen without effort. The live view screen had no, and I mean "ZERO" air bubbles, dust or otherwise any other issues. It went on smooth and clear, just as advertised. If you are a super geek like myself its also really cool to watch the self adhesive glass attach to the screen.It does add a thickness to the screen, nothing noticeable that would draw attention to it or hinder your usage of the camera at all. It is crystal clear once you take off strip #2 coating so don't freak out. It appears cloudy with bubbles until strip #2 is removed. Still take a camera cloth and apply very little pressure to make sure once the self adhesive adheres to the screen to smooth out any bubbles not visible while the second and final #2 strip is removed. It is crystal clear and will blow your mind if its your first time to see this in action. Also the #2 coating strip is sticky so if there is any dust or other particles on the final product just gently tap it with the sticky side of the #2 strip and it will remove any imperfections that may be there but typically there will be nothing there but a crystal clear now safer, protected screen.Now the small screen protector for the small top screen is a bit more tricky because of the location and the smaller working area which you have to apply the protector. Again remove strip #1 (it is marked) and place it in the small area and slightly press so the self adhesive begins its process. Apply a very small amount of pressure over the entire area with a camera lens cloth to make sure it is has completely adhered itself to the screen. Again it will look blurry and cloudy until the #2 strip is removed at which time it should be crystal clear. I have a very small and I mean OCD nobody else could probably see it bubble in the corner that I was able to smooth out with the camera screen cloth by pushing the small imperfection towards the outside edge of the screen protector. Any damage the screen would be left open to without the LARMOR protection far out weights the small imperfection that may seem unsightly and only visible to an OCD perfectionist. You can't go wrong with this protector and its completely idiot proof, the entire process takes under 5 minutes.For clarification, yes there is a black border around both screen protectors and at first sight it looks dreadful to the point of second guessing the thought of putting it on the screen. I assure you when the protector is placed on the screen the border is not even noticeable as it blends into the area and appears to disappear as the edges blend completely with body frame.If you have ever worked with those horrible plastic screen protectors and given up leaving your screen unprotected then you definitely want to give this a try. This protector is made of self adhering glass not plastic and it makes all the difference in the world in applying it to the screen.

So I have horrible luck installing screen protectors. I have the somewhat helpful folks at Best Buy install the Helicopter Armor (Invsishield) on my phones and tablets for me, because when I do it I end up with lots of bubbles.As with all my tech, I install UV Filters, Cases, and Screen Protectors as soon as I buy them. I can tell you without a doubt, it increases the value at resale by $100-200 depending on your product. Especially for smartphones where the screen is the main source of input. Being able to tell someone that the LCD screen or lens of whatever tech product you are selling has virtually never been exposed to the elements is a powerful message.But on to the actual review of the LARMOR Glass Screen Protector. This product was purchased for my brand new Nikon D7100. Unlike my last two Nikon Cameras, the D90 and the D7000, Nikon did not ship it with the hard plastic screen protector. I was a bit dismayed at first because I just expected it to be there. The hard plastic ones that Nikon typically includes will get the job done, but add bulk and look very awkward on the back of the camera. It also seems to be a cheaper plastic so the optical quality is not the best. But since I care about protecting my camera I did not mind the look and soon grew accustomed to the it. But now I have used this LARMOR Glass protector I feel I will not be going back.The visual quality on this LARMOR protector is amazing. It is so thin you cannot barely see its there until you get up close. The border matches perfectly to the large screen on the back of the D7100. It is very thin and does not reflect light at all. If you were to pass the camera on to someone to show them a photo the would not even be able to tell it was there. The glass nature of the protection meant that is does not flex around really much at all and that you cant really "squish" it like you can do with some cheaper plastic protectors. I think if this was on a touchscreen, perhaps I wouldn't like the sensation of using it with my finger but as for protecting my LCD screen on my DSLR, it feels very rugged. I was worried at first because I have never installed a "glass" screen protector nor had seen one in person before so I really didn't know what to expect.The actual installation took less than 5 minutes and was quite simple. It has a self sealing mechanism which was quite cool to watch, you basically place it on the camera gently and give it a light push and it attaches itself to the camera and the air pockets just go away. But follow the simple instructions included to make sure you do it the right way.I think the glass protector matches well with the rugged nature of the DSLR. I now do not worry about the screen as I did before, and think that the LARMOR will keep up well with the magnesium sealed body of the camera. The glass is firm but does not look like it protect the LCD from a large impact, I suspect the LCD would only be protected by the large and thick plastic protectors which can more easily absorb the force of a impact. Still I dont plan on smashing my DSLR anytime soon :)The only con I have run into, and this might just be limited to me, is related to oils on the skin and contact with it. I of course use the optical viewfinder to take photos and sometimes, not every-time, I see a little smudge of oil on the protector when I take my face away. It will go away on its own with out having to wipe it but I thought I would mention this. The other protector never had this issue. Also it might be worse for someone with makeup on, but I dont know for sure.So that's my review. I say get it for your DSLR. Always protect your gear, so you can sell it for more to buy new gear.And so the cycle continues ;)-Austin W