The New GGS III LCD Glass Screen Protector!
You can read the original GGS LCD Glass Screen Protector review here.
After my favorable review of the original GGS LCD protector, a new version is now available for most DSLRs to use. This time, the GGS III offers a unique, non-stick, removable screen protector that offers the same kind of protection that impact-resistant glass offers, as well as the ease of removal and re-installation thanks to a viewfinder eyepiece extender mount.
In my previous GGS LCD protector review, one section that made a lot of people cringe was the inevitable breakage of the glass when it is flexed during removal. While the actual removal doesn’t affect the camera’s LCD itself, seeing a broken piece of glass made a lot of my readers wonder if it’s a good idea to use a hard piece of glass as a protective layer.
The new GGS version III solves that problem with an ingenious, but simple, viewfinder eyepiece frame that allows you to simply slide the whole glass frame using the viewfinder’s guide rails and the protector sits on top of the camera’s LCD without the use of any adhesive.
Naturally, with the eyepiece mounting design, each glass protector is customized for certain camera models. As of this article’s publishing, the only models supported for Canon are the ones with 3.0″ screens and Nikon D90 and higher models. No support for Sony, Pentax, Olympus, and other cameras.
Before we go onto the review, let’s take a look at what we’re getting.
The package arrived in the usual brown padded envelope and I was expecting the same cardboard-on-bubble-pack package like the original GGS screen protector’s packaging. I was pleasantly surprised the package appeared as a sleek, matte black sleeve with high-quality printing and packaging for the item.
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Inside the black cardboard was a hard jewel case that has a better built than most brand-name lens filter cases. This is by far the best looking China-made camera accessory I’ve seen in quite a while!
Inside the jewel case contains the screen protector and a quick install guide.
Like I mentioned, the packaging is very well thought of. The GGS III protector is securely held in place by the molded cardboard.
The quick guide mentions three types of screen protectors but I guess it depends on the camera model the screen protector is made for. There’s no mention as to which type of protector is meant for a particular camera, but mine is a Canon 40/50D fit model, so it’s classified as “Type A” in the guide.
I think the other ‘types’ involve secondary screen protectors like the top LCD and the link (for 1D-series secondary rear LCDs, for example).
Their English is getting better as well!
The actual item is made of textured plastic that feels solid, secure, and matches the camera body’s finish quite well. There’s little to no flexing around the thinnest areas of the entire frame, which is quite reassuring.
The eyepiece allows you to simply slide the GGS III screen protector between the camera’s viewfinder rails and the eyepiece rubber. The fit feels a little tighter than how the original eyepiece or OEM eyepiece extender during installation, but nothing out of the ordinary. The tighter fit reduces the chance of both the GGS III and the original eyepiece from sliding out anyway (I’ve lost 3 eyepieces so far, so I’m glad this fits tighter than the original).
As you can see, the eyepiece automatically acts like an eyepiece extender for your viewfinder, effectively increasing eye relief by about 8mm, making it less likely for your nose to touch the LCD screen, and even if you did, the glass screen wipes off oil smudges really easily compared to plastic films or the bare LCD screen.
A nice added side-benefit as an original (or OEM) eyepiece extender like the Canon EX-15 will cost you about $15 bucks more.
Here’s how the camera-to-GGS III-to-eyepiece stack looks like (note, the GGS III and the eyepiece are NOT fully installed in the photo below, I’m just illustrating how the item is installed).
The entire installation took 10 seconds or so, so there’s no worries about aligning the protector to the edges of the screen, bubbles forming under the protector, etc. The frame around the glass is lined with felt as well, so there’s no hard surface rubbing between the GGS III and the camera body.
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About David L. Tong
I just got the GGS III yesterday and love the easy installation! However, the bottom edge of the shield is raised off the back of my EOS 7D about 1/16 of an inch. Probably won't hurt anything, but definitely won't keep dust out either. I've removed and reinstalled several times to try and get a better fit but with no success. There appears to only be one way for everything to fit together. Any ideas on how to keep the edge down, flush with the back of the camera?
I want to remove the protector but it seems impossible! Are there any instructions on how to do so?
The III version is just a slide-off-the-eyepiece product, are you referring to the GGS original (adhesive type)?
Hi Jimmy:
Their official statement states: * Can be removed and reinstall, without leaving ugly residual on your LCD screen. * Use a thin plastic business card or similar item (the plastic package of this protector could be used as the tool) to slide around the edge of the screen to remove it. * Do not pull or use fingernails to lift the four corners of the screen protector as it may break the glass protector, hurt your fingers and/or damage the camera.
My suggestion:
Heat up the surface of the glass protector with a hair dryer. You don't need to scorch the glass, just warm it up enough that you can feel the glass screen loosen up, then stick a thin credit-card-like flat plastic too to pry it off.
Hello! Any shop selling this item in SG? Thanks.
Hi Joel, most smaller stores along Peninsula Plaza and SLS sells this… just ask for GGS III… :)
Hi David,
Thanks for the info. Appreciate your fast response.:)
No problem :) Cheers
Hi David,
i just came across your website while searching for "GGS III". I am very interested in this product. i have a few questions if you don't mind answer them for me?
1) how does the protector for the LCD adhere to the camera?
2) how does the protector for the viewfinder adhere to the camera as well?
I'm quite confused on the installation of the product.
lastly, would you recommend this product after you have used it for a few weeks now.
Your opinions are much appreciated.
thank you,
Eve
2)
Hi Eve… Actually, everything\’s quite straight-forward:
1) how does the protector for the LCD adhere to the camera?
It doens\’t \”adhere\”, the whole glass frame sits on top of the camera\’s LCD, think of it as putting a pair of eye-glasses in front of the LCD.
2) how does the protector for the viewfinder adhere to the camera as well?
See above.
Take a closer look at the photos again, you insert the whole GGSIII through the eyepiece rail. The GGSIII fits over both the viewfinder and the LCD screen. Nothing is mounted via adhesive, it just slides and covers over the existing viewfinder and LCD.
The GGSIII works just fine and very sturdy. I\’m a very rough user of my gears and frankly, it has worked as advertised. It\’s a little reflective in bright daylight, but not really that different from any other protector of the same pricing.
Hi David,
Thank you for the reply! You been a great help. I think i will order it now.
Best Regards,
Eve
You\’re most welcome. It really is quite handy the fact that we\’re no longer sticking something on the camera and instead, having just a removable hard cover that we can remove anytime we want :)
Got one as well, mas mahal lang nga sa podium, but couldn't risk getting the LCD scratched =)
What's 'mahal' for taipan Garrick!??? :D :D
Hi Steve,
No it doesn't as it offers no magnification at all, just a clear, thin film.
Great review!
Just want to ask if the eye piece extender affects the view on the viewfinder? Does it reduce the field of view? Thanks!
David–
I'm sold on the GGS III for my D700, but I also need a GGS protector for my D700's mini LCD. Do you know if the GGS III includes anything for the D700 mini LCD? And if not, does anyone happen to have an extra lying around?!
Paul
Hi Paul,
The D700 version already includes a stick-on (glass) top-LCD protector: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/GGS-III-LCD-Screen-Protect…