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The Sony Alpha PCK-LH3AM LCD Protective Cover for the Sony Alpha 300 and Alpha 350 dSLR cameras is an important adjunct. In my humble opinion, such protective covers for LCD's should be built-in as original equipment for all Sony Alpha dSLR's. These covers are far too important and necessary to be sold separately as an accessory.


I have equivalent Sony protective LCD screen covers installed in all of my Sony Alpha dSLR cameras. I never use a Sony Alpha dSLR camera without a Sony LCD protective cover installed.


I strongly recommend that all owners of Sony Alpha dSLR cameras do the same.


My only reservation about the Sony Alpha PCK-LH3AM is that it tends to fall off easily. This is because the extensible LCD screen, which is a feature of all Sony Alpha 300 series dSLR cameras, requires certain design compromises for the PCK-LH3AM, which weaken its ability to remain attached to the camera reliably. The equivalent accessories for all other Sony Alpha dSLR series cameras do not exhibit this weakness because those cameras do not have extensible LCD screens.


My solution is simply to glue the PCK-LH3AM Protective Cover to my Alpha 300 series dSLR camera with rubber cement. Rubber cement is easily applied. It allows the PCK-LH3AM Protective Cover to be removed easily, if necessary, without damage to the LCD screen or to the rest of the camera. I put small dabs of rubber cement onto the PCK-LH3AM in such places that the rubber cement will only make contact with the frame surrounding the LCD screen, and not with the LCD screen, itself. A small screw driver or a tooth pick works well as an applicator. After application of the rubber cement, place the camera, resting on the PCK-LH3AM Protective Cover, on a clean surface which will not mar the Protective Cover, for a few hours or over night.


This solution is not perfect, but it tends to be workable. Additionally, I always have one or two spare PCK-LH3AM Protective Covers on hand, just in case. Considering that they are not expensive, this is not an undue financial burden.


I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT

The cover was great, but randomly broke. The tab that held it on the side broke off in the bag. This is to be expected with small plastic pieces. A little pricey.

I read previous reviews of this item and found that one described my situation exactly. Specifically, the other reviewer had great difficulty in keeping the cover attached. I had exactly the same problem so in short have discarded the cover and do not use it any more. Possibly the snap hinges that attach the cover to the camera could be a little stronger and may result in a successful cover.

I almost did not buy this product because of all the bad reviews saying that it falls off easy. The one that I just received either has been re-engineered, or the other people may be putting it on upside down. I clipped it on, and then went to take it off to clean the LCD. I almost had to pry it with a screwdriver to get it off. The cover here in the picture is NOT the one you will receive. The cover for the a350 has a tab on each of the sides and the bottom. Not top and bottom as the picture shows. This is because of the tilt screen. It came with easy to follow directions. At 11 or 12 bucks, it's cheaper to replace the cover then the LCD. This is a must have.

Protecter fits perfectly and very securely! I had noticed some small scratches on my LCD screen just from handling my A350. This cover should prevent this in the future.