How easy is it to read the LCD -- is it bright? I'm in my fifties and don't want to put on glasses to see the read out.
1601088
it's pretty bright. i don't have glasses but it's easy to read, i don't think you'd have a problem but i guess it depends.
1996539
The monitor is very basic. The screen was easily visible but, would likely have issues in a bright room. This monitor was made before some of the newer, fancier capabilities came out.
1469427
Its not too bright by my standards. The GPS has a night mode which is nice. At day its brightness is sufficient. I think the brightness is just right. My system has never frozen or glitched. I'm probably one of the lucky ones.
2194935
honestly you won't even notice it. the LED indicators aren't that bright. i thought it was going to bother me but it's not even an issue for me or my wife.
1136627
It is clear. For the $ it is very bright and crisp. I was concerned that the quality would be worse when compared to Eotech or Aimport magnifiers. I think glass looks just as clear IMO.
2192675
I read mine everyday. :) I suppose if you are over 40 you might need reading glasses to see the numbers clearly but it's definitely legible. Hope that helps!
980638
The display is a reversed LCD, some like it some hate it. Personally, I like it because I can actually read it clearly without my reading glasses. As to a band button, it doesn't have one because it doesn't need it. Just punch in the freq and you're good. The firmware is not upgradeable, it is a one time write chip.
1518997
There is no way to make the display brighter. I have problems seeing it during the day. In fact I can't even tell it's on until it makes a noise. The display works best at night while you just have to listen to the different sounds during the day.
1368148
I'm not certain about the magnification, but it is ok for middle aged eyes like mine. I am using a 100 watt bulb anyway; so far we have not blown a fuse or set a fire. Cheers.
1923526
Not painfully difficult - just more difficult than if it were inverted. At night with the backlight on, it's perfectly readable. The only time I have issues is at dawn/dusk when the backlight doesn't compensate for the screens low brightness
263010
You are definitely not alone in wanting a viewfinder. I am at the age where I need reading glasses and thus, if I am using the camera, I need to have glasses handy so I can see the LCD. This is very frustrating. And I am purchasing a camera with a high optical zoom feature primarily so I can use it outdoors, for nature shots. So having the LCD wash out in the bright light is also going to be frustrating.
1738243
I'm 64 years old. The face and display are large enough for me to see without glasses. Might be large for a child. Not at all heavy though. sb
1215096
Yes indeed! There is a brightness setting (which is easily accessible via drop down menu) that lets you adjust to accommodate any lighting condition. I read during my lunch hour, and I can read just as easily outside as I can in the lounge.
590947
It IS bright enough to read by. HOWEVER; I would think the color wouldn't be great for reading. It may make the pages look washed out.
866704
I can read mine. I have a Tech Armor Maximum Screen Protector Anti-Glare for my Kindle. I then turn the brightness up as high as it will go. The screen will be a little dark, but you can see to read OK.
1182919
I like reading in bright light, but this would probably be too bright. I haven't tried it though.I doubt the angle would work very well either.
1676242
good enough to read by.. it is a variable light i.e. just push the on button to change light brightness. hope that helps