Does this have optics (to compensate for being so close to the screen), or is it just a "shroud"?
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Not entirely clear on what you mean by "optics", but the viewfinder will magnify the image on the LCD screen, while still acting as a "shroud".
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You can get various degrees of magnification from a short distance away (I don't have it out right now to measure - lets guess about an inch) on up to right up to the clear plastic barrier; from that point if you cut the product into approximately a 1/2" diameter circle, then you can get further magnification up into this plastic 'shroud'. Obviously trying to scan along the surface will have to be what ever max magnification you can get outside the clear plastic piece. Note that there are no indicators that tell you what magnification you are at.
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It is basically just an eyepiece replacement. That said it crops the field of view (a lot). I found resolution modest and the software unacceptable. I returned the item.
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No, It does not. I dont like that about this, but also consider, our eyes really shouldn't be looking at a laptop in the dark ;) - so its probably best that way anyways lol
1325111
Not on the top of the screen, but also the back of the apple, you can see it through. :)
875089
yes it does. You have to be at right angle to see screen, looking pretty straight on.
2157541
Yes it was. Also, sound volume is low when in shroud due to it covering the internal speakers.
598528
No I don't believe it does. This is more like a fan with a very minimal screen/filter. Nothing really special to it.
935486
The screen is much better than our Inspiron Dell laptop. It looks like anti glare to me.
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Yes the shroud will still work on it. However I prefer to not use it, due to better light gathering of the front sight.
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There's one ob mine too. But I left it on. So none of my screen is uncovered. I've had the cover for a few months and its awesome.
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I never tried looking a a computer screen with the lens before but, I tried it just now for you and it seemed to do the job well. Your eye can be very close to the lens, right up on it really. Hope this helped you out. PS. I really like this light.
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Yes. That is what I have. I had more than a little trouble getting the screen to be lint free before installing .... and the air bubbles drove me crazy. After only a few hours I yanked it off and chalked it up to experience. I should have gotten the anti-glare screen in the first place.
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Yes, it mirrors whatever is on the screen. However my tv crops out the outer 10% of the screen.
860391
yes, it is - but you need a good light behind it. Also, since you have to look directly into the viewer to see it, you have to squint, closing one eye. Tedious if you have to repeat the process continuously. A better choice, in my opinion, is to get a viewer with its own light, one that you can view by looking with both eyes at the screen, small though it may be.
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Screen is exposed. I like mine that way. I want full access to the screen. It does help absorb stock if dropped, though.
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It has Burris' "ballistic plex" reticle, with a couple bullet drop graduations built in. I can't remember the exact eye relief, but it is quite generous, something like 2.3-3.3 inches.