reddragdiva | Why you should use a serious screen protector on a large camera LCD.

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My own Ixus 50 has a 'da Oly protector on it. 2mm thick perspex; probably couldn't actually stop a bullet, but is fine for most things that might hurt a fragile LCD. Just over five quid mail order from the US, took about a week to get here; I recommend it highly.

Today in the post I got an Ixus 50 that was less fortunate. The camera still works, and somehow the LCD still works, but compare these two shots (taken with the handy Ixus 400 that also arrived today):

This one had a cruel, cruel stepowner who didn't realise a large LCD is a large target area.

This one has a loving owner (me) who put a protector on it before taking it out in earnest!

(The huge LCDs are apparently because the Japanese market love them. The Ixus 50 and 55 are pretty much identical except the LCD; same for the Ixus 60 and Ixus 65.)

Always use protection. The camera you save may be your own.

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rainbowskye.livejournal.com

Talking of Canon Ixus cameras...you might be a good person to ask! I've lost my charger for my Canon Ixus V3 and Jessups said a new one would be something ludicrous, any ideas for where to get a cheap one or one that is similar and would do the job..?
Ta in advance for any suggestions!

From:

reddragdiva

eBay. I got an Advantec charger for NB4-L for twelve quid new, just arrived today, includes car charger. Generic batteries on eBay as well, for £5-10 new, as opposed to genuine Canons which cost £25-30. Buggre Thatte.

How's your v3 do in terms of decent pics magically dropping out of it in pubs and clubs?

From:

reddragdiva

Oh, and you need an NB-1L charger and batteries. As I said, batteries should be 5-10 quid; I take two or three fully-charged spares with me whenever possible, because the LCD and flash are the biggest power hogs and they're in pretty much continuous use for pub and club shots. Got a gallery up?

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sbp.livejournal.com

What are we looking at here? They both look fine to me.

From:

redcountess

There's a hairline crack on the left hand side of the first screen, which while atm is only a cosmetic nuisance, could develop into something worse eg. stop the screen working completely.