Black-coloured LCD Covers ??

Aussie Dave · Jan 6, 2005

does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

Dadofthree · Jan 6, 2005

Oh boy, here we go....

Seriously, it is meant for protection as well as being able to see through it after taking a picture.

Aussie Dave said:
does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD
protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided
to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

Dafka_Dafka · Jan 6, 2005

Trash that LCD cover and replace it with piece of plastic lamanate sheeting; the replacement price for a whole new LCD screen is $20.
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Aussie Dave said:
does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD
protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided
to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

Aussie Dave · Jan 6, 2005

I understand that it is for protection (as well as being able to see through it), however, is it just me or does it look out of place ?

I'm not looking to NOKIAfy the D70 with snoopy-patterned covers, I just thought that a black cover, with clear window to view LCD screen would have looked less obtrusive.

Just an opinion....

Aussie Dave

Dadofthree said:
Oh boy, here we go....

Seriously, it is meant for protection as well as being able to see
through it after taking a picture.

Dadofthree · Jan 6, 2005

Ok, now I understand your questiona little better. I agree with your point. It does look out of place and like it is an afterthought. It probably has to to with the process to make it.

That being said, like the other poster I use the clear screen covers all the time and only use the LCD cover occasionallly.

I do find that the camera looks better with the LCD cover off.

Aussie Dave said:
I'm not looking to NOKIAfy the D70 with snoopy-patterned covers, I
just thought that a black cover, with clear window to view LCD
screen would have looked less obtrusive.

Just an opinion....

Aussie Dave

Dadofthree said:

Oh boy, here we go....

Seriously, it is meant for protection as well as being able to see
through it after taking a picture.

Click to expand...

Ben Lovejoy · Jan 7, 2005

Dafka_Dafka said:
Trash that LCD cover and replace it with piece of plastic lamanate
sheeting; the replacement price for a whole new LCD screen is $20.

Don't know where you got that price from, but I bet it's not by calling an Authorised Nikon Service Centre and asking for a quote to replace a broken LCD screen ...

Ben

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Gary Foreman · Jan 7, 2005

Mine is in the box. I use the purplemoo screen protector. Just enter D70 in the FIND field.

Much clearer than the Nikon cover. The stock cover makes the camera look cheap. I got my Amex bill, and CHEAP it wasn't

http://www.purplemoo.com/shop.asp?idAffiliate=10

Aussie Dave said:
does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD
protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided
to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

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Paul.R.Lindqvist · Jan 7, 2005

Gary Foreman said:
Mine is in the box. I use the purplemoo screen protector. Just
enter D70 in the FIND field.

Much clearer than the Nikon cover. The stock cover makes the
camera look cheap. I got my Amex bill, and CHEAP it wasn't

LOL, well i dont really care how it looks, i never take mine off, its still in good condition, i bought a additional one wich serves as backup

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JeffDMW · Jan 7, 2005

Aussie Dave said:
does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD
protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided
to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

Is this what you are looking for?

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=10804233

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Captain America · Jan 8, 2005

I didn't .like the white cover on the back of my D70 either so I took the cover and put a piece of clear packing tape over the inside of the clear portion of the cover. I trimmed it to size and then used black spray paint to paint the inside of the cover. Once the paint dried I removed the packing tape and viola... a black lcd cover. Looks great.

Radu Tenenbaum · Jan 8, 2005

Where can I find information on a replacement LCD screen (not the snap-in cover)? How would it be replaced - I don't see any obvious removable bezel holding the LCD screen on.

Dafka_Dafka said:
Trash that LCD cover and replace it with piece of plastic lamanate
sheeting; the replacement price for a whole new LCD screen is $20.

Bill Karadimos · Jan 8, 2005

Why on earth would you want a black cover, That kinka defeats the idea doesn't it?

Dadofthree said:
Seriously, it is meant for protection as well as being able to see
through it after taking a picture.

Aussie Dave said:

does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD
protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided
to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

Click to expand...

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zavmaster · Jan 8, 2005

The cover is clear because of the injection molding process. Using that process the only way to get a black cover with clear screen is to make it in two parts (one black one clear), or do a secondary operation like masking/painting or if you want to be fancy, in-mold decoration. Any of those processes would significantly increase the part price and would either effect the retail price or nikon's margins.

Aussie Dave said:
does anyone have, or has anyone seen any black-coloured LCD
protective covers for the D70 ? Does anyone know why Nikon decided
to make the cover a semi-opaque colour instead of black ??

Aussie Dave

LutFi · Jan 8, 2005

what a simple but practical idea, I'll try your tips. I want to paint it gold / silver.

Captain America said:
I didn't .like the white cover on the back of my D70 either so I
took the cover and put a piece of clear packing tape over the
inside of the clear portion of the cover. I trimmed it to size and
then used black spray paint to paint the inside of the cover. Once
the paint dried I removed the packing tape and viola... a black lcd
cover. Looks great.

eric · Jan 8, 2005

and would cost 10 times as much. get over it. if you cant, go buy a paint marker.

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Aussie Dave said:
I'm not looking to NOKIAfy the D70 with snoopy-patterned covers, I
just thought that a black cover, with clear window to view LCD
screen would have looked less obtrusive.

Just an opinion....

brokenz · Jan 8, 2005

Dafka_Dafka said:
Trash that LCD cover and replace it with piece of plastic lamanate
sheeting; the replacement price for a whole new LCD screen is $20.
--
Larry.
**************
'When the Power of LOVE overcomes the Love of Power the world will
know peace.'

No offense but their is no way in the world that it could only cost $20.
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dsl · Jan 8, 2005

without reading the whole thread, you could if you so wish, put a piece of masking tape over the entire thing, use a craft knife, and score around the inner edge, then remove the outer, then use a little can of modling kit spray paint, (preferably black in your case) in a colour of choice, spray, wait, remove inner sectioin once dry, viola, hey presto, you have the finished article.

Just a thought

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wantabe · Jan 8, 2005

My cam may live another year maybe. HMM I lost all my lens caps rear covers ect. I just buy cheap after market film covers and blank caps with keeps. I have to admit it is one tough piece of teck. A cowboy rarely wears cowboy boots..
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Aussie Dave · Jan 8, 2005

can you post a pic of it ??

Captain America said:
I didn't .like the white cover on the back of my D70 either so I
took the cover and put a piece of clear packing tape over the
inside of the clear portion of the cover. I trimmed it to size and
then used black spray paint to paint the inside of the cover. Once
the paint dried I removed the packing tape and viola... a black lcd
cover. Looks great.

Captain America · Jan 8, 2005

Sorry Aussie... I don't have the capability of posting a picture. My ISP won't allow us to link.

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