How much illumination washout is there in full sunlight?
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In full sunlight, at fill illumination, the reticle is very crisp and visible and doesn't interfere with vision.
1076988
I don't know exactly, and it probably depends on the intensity of the sunlight. . I would say two to three hours
2107261
I'm not entirely sure. I haven't had any trouble with light reflections when I use it indoors, but I couldn't tell you how well it does outdoors.
1890692
I've only used the 660 on a rental bike; in Ireland. Thus, bright sunlight wasn't much of a concern for more than 15 minutes at a time ;-) The 590 on maximum brightness is a little brighter, but can still get washed out in direct, blaring sunlight. I still find it very usable though.
1486324
Depends upon whattage of light used. As with all lamps light is directed down and out. Not much through shade as it is dark, but very nice to look at. More decorative than providing a lot of light.
1100737
I haven't used it in full sunlight, although I suspect that it would work just fine. I got it for interior use and in a very well lit room it works great. When I used it outdoors, it was in the early evening and it worked great.
257178
It depends. In bright sunlight, not to well, especially if the light is shining on it
2179193
It does require full sun. Mine usually gets about 6-8 hours and is doing well.
202210
mine is in partial sunlight. I love this light and plan on buying more. Really neat looking.
493542
I was worried about that too, but It does give out plenty of light. It's a beautiful shade. I have a fluorescent energy bulb in it and it does take a couple of minutes, but it puts out just the right amount of light. Not too bright, but not dark either. I get a lot of compliments about it.
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in solar panel! this is one of brightest solar lights i have seen! could be nuisance if pointed at a neighbor's home!duration in full sun is dusk to dawn!!!
843195
Most of the illumination is through the top, there is some reflected light through the fins of the heat sink.
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7.5in. . But dont buy it unless the place you want to put it has a FULL day of sunlight. Where I put mine has about half full, and half partially shaded. It only stays lit for a couple hours, then goes out, even on low light setting, maybe 3 hours. Nice, pretty light when lit, though. But somewhat useless for me, as my front yard is shaded nicely. Other solar lights I have had did not have this problem. The battery in this one is supposed to be stronger, but it also apparently takes a lot more sunlight to charge. I could move the light off the hook and put in back yard everyday to charge, but that is way too much trouble on an every day basis. 7.5in. . But dont buy it unless the place you want to put it has a FULL day of sunlight. Where I put mine has about half full, and half partially shaded. It only stays lit for a couple hours, then goes out, even on low light setting, maybe 3 hours. Nice, pretty light when lit, though. But somewhat useless for me, as my front yard is shaded nicely. Other solar lights I have had did not have this problem. The battery in this one is supposed to be stronger, but it also apparently takes a lot more sunlight to charge. I could move the light off the hook and put in back yard everyday to charge,... » Read More 7.5in. . But dont buy it unless the place you want to put it has a FULL day of sunlight. Where I put mine has about half full, and half partially shaded. It only stays lit for a couple hours, then goes out, even on low light setting, maybe 3 hours. Nice, pretty light when lit, though. But somewhat useless for me, as my front yard is shaded nicely. Other solar lights I have had did not have this problem. The battery in this one is supposed to be stronger, but it also apparently takes a lot more sunlight to charge. I could move the light off the hook and put in back yard everyday to charge, but that is way too much trouble on an every day basis. « Show Less
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It's a full spectrum light - like the sun I think it's more bluish. I personally can see true colors when I use this bulb.
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Output is definitely reduced with indirect sunlight. Cold, wet weather has not had an effect on mine yet, but as far as the prolonged exposure I have no idea. I have only used mine for a day or two at a time.
1226805
It would depend on how close the 60-watt bulbs were to where the Mega Bar was casting its light and how much area it was casting to, but would say that it would be washed out, and not very dramatic as where there was little light. The light is focused but not really all that bright.
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I think about 100 meters in clear, the light is very good, is a bit heavy but it does the job well.