Protection for IQ4 backs (rubber band, screen protector, etc.)

[Paul Spinnler]

Hi guys

Do you know where I can buy an LCD protector film for an IQ4 back? Mine fell off ...

Also, Dave, I think you have a nice blue rubber band around the edges – where did you get that one from?

Thanks
P.

 

[jng]

I use screen protectors from Lexerd. Thye provide good protection and touch sensitivity. You can use any of the ones made for IQ backs. They are sold under a different brand as well but at the moment I can't recall the name.

Those blue (silicone?) bands are basically themed wrist bands (remember the yellow ones everyone used to wear?) that were party favors from past CI workshops run by @kdphotography and @Don Libby. I think it was @GrahamWelland who started using these as back protectors? Perhaps @Steve Hendrix still has a few lying around...

John

 

[Paul Spinnler]

Thanks for the pointer on the LCD protectors!

I wonder how these bands look like in real life up close in terms of width ...

 

[kdphotography]

John gave an accurate history of what we called the Graham Welland Wrap from CI in Carmel/Pigs in a Blanket. See, https://www.getdpi.com/forum/index.php?attachments/ci-in-carmel-mfdb-welland-wraps-jpg.131635 They are about 1/4 inch wide. If we hold a Pigs Reunion, I'll make sure we order a bunch. Ken

 

[Mexecutioner]

They used to have them on Amazon, but now you can buy direct:

Phase One IQ3 Digital Camera Screen Protector

Ultra Thin Crystal Clear Guarantee To Preserve Original Color Tones Heat, Water Resistance, Against Scratches and Shields Damage Not Interfere with Touch screen Technology

lexerd.com

The IQ3 one is the ones I got for the IQ4. I just saw they now offer and anti-glare one, which i haven't tried.

 

[jng]

I tried the anti-glare version. It works as advertised but I prefer the clear version as I felt the image was a bit crisper. I think it's a matter of personal preference so YMMV, of course.

I also found that the IQ1/2/3 screen protector nicely covers the rear LCD on the Hasselblad X2D, which is quite convenient.

John

 

[Paul Spinnler]

Thanks, got the clear version! I used Gaffer tape to cover my back to avoid scratches

 

[pieve]

I prefer screen protection glass instead of film. Not quite cheap, but I have ordered GRAMAS Extra Gorilla Glass for Phase One IQ1/IQ2 on eBay for my IQ250:

 

[Mexecutioner]

That look s good, not sure if the IQ4 screen is the same size though. They only seem to have one model

 

[jng]

That look s good, not sure if the IQ4 screen is the same size though. They only seem to have one model

I don't think the rear screen interface has changed since the IQ backs were introduced (and hence the myriad complaints about the obsolete low resolution rear LCD). In any case, the IQ1/2 screen protectors I use from Lexerd fit my IQ4 just as they did with my older IQ160, so one can extrapolate from there.

John

 

[Paul Spinnler]

I prefer screen protection glass instead of film. Not quite cheap, but I have ordered GRAMAS Extra Gorilla Glass for Phase One IQ1/IQ2 on eBay for my IQ250:

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Thanks!

 

[buildbot]

I prefer screen protection glass instead of film. Not quite cheap, but I have ordered GRAMAS Extra Gorilla Glass for Phase One IQ1/IQ2 on eBay for my IQ250:

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I use these, no complaints

 

[docholliday]

I prefer screen protection glass instead of film. Not quite cheap, but I have ordered GRAMAS Extra Gorilla Glass for Phase One IQ1/IQ2 on eBay for my IQ250:

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Those are waay too expensive for a piece of glass. I too prefer all glass protectors for my backs, but I won't pay that for a micro piece of Gorilla Glass. The other issue I've had with thicker GG is that the corners sometimes will get a small air bubble and lift by a mm or so due to flex or non linearity.

The ones I prefer are the Brotect AirGlass ones. Thinner, sticks perfectly, and much cheaper. I order them from the EU and have them shipped to the US a half dozen pieces at a time so I can keep spares around in case of scratching or breaking one (which I've done on shoots).

https://www.protectionfilms24.com/a...s-screen-protectorphaseone-iq260-2709876.html

 

[anwarp]

+1 for brotect.

 

[pieve]

Brotect looks great too, especially the price. Thanks for the tip!

 

[guphotography]

order placed with brotect.

 

[anyone]

I use the brotect foils since a long while. They work very well.

 

[Hasslebad]

Those are waay too expensive for a piece of glass. I too prefer all glass protectors for my backs, but I won't pay that for a micro piece of Gorilla Glass. The other issue I've had with thicker GG is that the corners sometimes will get a small air bubble and lift by a mm or so due to flex or non linearity.

The ones I prefer are the Brotect AirGlass ones. Thinner, sticks perfectly, and much cheaper. I order them from the EU and have them shipped to the US a half dozen pieces at a time so I can keep spares around in case of scratching or breaking one (which I've done on shoots).

https://www.protectionfilms24.com/a...s-screen-protectorphaseone-iq260-2709876.html

How do you order the Brotect Airglass to the US? The Protection Films site says they don’t deliver to the US.

 

[docholliday]

How do you order the Brotect Airglass to the US? The Protection Films site says they don’t deliver to the US.

That's weird. Must be a new thing. It's been about a year since I ordered last from them. I'd ordered a big batch, so I haven't had to reorder yet.

Try ScreenShield - they seem to carry Brotect and ship to us in the US. Price looks higher, but the thinness of the glass is worth it over any film or thick glass option.
https://screenshield.us/products/brotect-airglass-glass-screen-protector-for-phaseone-iq260

 

[pieve]

How do you order the Brotect Airglass to the US? The Protection Films site says they don’t deliver to the US.

You can order them at a higher price on eBay (shipped from Australia to US): https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Brotect+Airglass+phaseone&_sacat=0