Two questions in one I did order had a hard time deciding this or other unit with eye lens and lock. 1. I called Spectroline and they said no authorized distributors on Amazon and was probably NOT a NEW unit. 2. After repeated use will the UV bleach or damage plastic parts, LCD screens? Two questions in one I did order had a hard time deciding this or other unit with eye lens and lock. 1. I called Spectroline and they said no authorized distributors on Amazon and was probably NOT... » Read More Two questions in one I did order had a hard time deciding this or other unit with eye lens and lock. 1. I called Spectroline and they said no authorized distributors on Amazon and was probably NOT a NEW unit. 2. After repeated use will the UV bleach or damage plastic parts, LCD screens? « Show Less
1697102
Thanks, an LCD screen is on a CELLPHONE isn't it? My major was EE they use UV in a lot of processes curing, etching etc. so there could be cause for concern. I thought this was Seller contact NOT buyers. I wrote them also.
926655
Pretty sure my was new, packaging and unit looked new. Don't know about the UV bleaching or damaging plastic, my guess is will cause as much damage as sunlight, so minimal to none depending on the quality of the plastic. Don't know about LCD screens, my guess is no, but why would you use it on a LCD screen in the first place?
1254535
Not sure whose Customer Service you say is n/a: Amazon? The vendor you bought it from? Or the Mfr? My manual lists the mfr/distributor as Sprectra International in Chicago. Phone 800-777-5331. Web site is spectraintl.com Try them if you haven't already. Or maybe it was damaged in shippign & you can try putting in a claim w/ UPS or whoever delivered it.
153954
I would write amazon directly and they are good about working things out. I have used my monitor for many months and have no complaints. Could be the item itself is faulty. Also try notifying the company who made it.
1027532
it was plug and play for me, no issues at all for the last 6months+. I'd say just keep exchanging the unit, or look for different seller with a different batch; and also make sure that your LCD cable is really securely connected to the panel, and that it hasn't been damaged from disassembling in the first place.
2058638
PLASTIC but I lock into lens sleeve tight .I don't have any accidential knock out so far .However ,try not to screw on any filter into adaptor too tight because metal bind plastic very tight,thatwill make difficult remove filter .The SX50 Raw file is really good as long as u know the limit (set low iso 80-100 ,use large f stop 5.0 or less in wide angle and very steady hand !I still use eye piece to compose not LCD screen).the look from LCD preview looks unsharp color looks wash out but once use pass through RAW to jpeg wow color & sharpness look very good .much better than my Panasonic GF1 . PLASTIC but I lock into lens sleeve tight .I don't have any accidential knock out so far .However ,try not to screw on any filter into adaptor too tight because metal bind plastic very tight,thatwill make difficult remove filter .The SX50 Raw file is really good as long as u know the limit (set low iso 80-100 ,use large f stop 5.0 or less in wide angle and very steady hand !I still use eye piece to compose not LCD screen).the look from LCD preview looks unsharp color looks wash out but once use pass through RAW to jpeg wow color & sharpness look very good .much... » Read More PLASTIC but I lock into lens sleeve tight .I don't have any accidential knock out so far .However ,try not to screw on any filter into adaptor too tight because metal bind plastic very tight,thatwill make difficult remove filter .The SX50 Raw file is really good as long as u know the limit (set low iso 80-100 ,use large f stop 5.0 or less in wide angle and very steady hand !I still use eye piece to compose not LCD screen).the look from LCD preview looks unsharp color looks wash out but once use pass through RAW to jpeg wow color & sharpness look very good .much better than my Panasonic GF1 . « Show Less
1218951
I have used the same case for both bottles for years but I find I am now experiencing a lot of eye infections necessitating changing contacts AND cases more often. It certainly gave me cause to wonder if using the same case past a single bottle was the reason for infections but what choice do we have when we can't get them? It's even worse if you buy the solution through Sam's Club. Their bottles are even larger so you use the case that much longer. I wrote Ciba Vision today in the hopes of getting the cases back on the shelf. Hope it works.
773536
I did have not bought this model, but in general, when I have received large items like TVs, they ship in the product box, i.e. there is no extra outer box added by the shipper. This is true of an LCD TV I bought from Amazon last year, as well as other items (monitors and stereo equipment) I have received from other online shippers.The packaging should be fine for protecting the TV. However, if you had concerns because of the seal being broken or other damage to the package, that might be more reason for concern, but assuming it was not tampered-with (because of your comment about the seal), the TV should have been fine. I did have not bought this model, but in general, when I have received large items like TVs, they ship in the product box, i.e. there is no extra outer box added by the shipper. This is true of an LCD TV I bought from Amazon last year, as well as other items (monitors and stereo equipment) I have received from other online shippers.The packaging should be fine for protecting the TV. However, if you had concerns because of the seal being broken or other damage to the package, that might be more reason for concern, but assuming it was not tampered-with (because of your comment... » Read More I did have not bought this model, but in general, when I have received large items like TVs, they ship in the product box, i.e. there is no extra outer box added by the shipper. This is true of an LCD TV I bought from Amazon last year, as well as other items (monitors and stereo equipment) I have received from other online shippers.The packaging should be fine for protecting the TV. However, if you had concerns because of the seal being broken or other damage to the package, that might be more reason for concern, but assuming it was not tampered-with (because of your comment about the seal), the TV should have been fine. « Show Less
2128719
Speaking strictly on the display, I took care of mine like it was my baby. However, the sceen has now gone blank. No warning or anything. JVC is no help because it happens to be 6 months out of their warranty window, which for this much money should be more than a year. Go figure. If you are hesitant to ever buy this because the screen may go bad and you'll be screwed, take my advice and look elsewhere. I hate to see it go, but I'm going with something more reliable next time. Wish I would have saved my money.
1860027
I initially had the same issue. I think I just kept going in the ordering process and the choice eventually came up... I bought another pair of computer glasses at the same time. By Retro Eyeworks. I find them much gentler on my eyes and they don't distort the color the way Gamma Ray does.
783847
I just ordered this model a few weeks ago as a second monitor to for my existing one, same model, and I noticed a yellowish tint. Didn't know this was an existing known issue. Am not at home so I can't look up the manufacturer date. What areas shold I take?
111469
I purchased several from one of the big box stores and every single one of them worked great for only a short while. Not long enough to even pay for one roll of film. This unit works much better, the seal is much stronger and so far I have had nothing but success with all I have used it for. Sometimes quality is different when purchased at the big box stores. I am very pleased with this unit. Hope this helps!
2202677
Thanks for your prompt reply - I actually already own this item! After years of use, the bulb has burned out and I'm tying to determine if it can be replaced. I'm disappointed with the short lifespan of the item, but I wasn't necessarily disappointed with the performance. With the proper room placement, focus of the lens, and assurance that there was no light polution, the item performed quite well. Until it died, of course!
1627949
Pretty good - but be careful. Our Optoma started burning itself after 2 years, which struck me as a pretty short life. We were very happy with it up until that point, though.
929713
xavier,I'm glad you got a kick out of that. I think my dry sense of humor is often lost on others.I wonder about these "guarantees". I seriously beat this subject to death w/ this guy at pioneer. I made him say, in several different ways, that the manufacturing of such a device in this country is illegal. So that means one of 3 things must be true: these guarantees are worthless, these particular DVD players have been illegally modified, or the guy I talked to was completely full of it.In my view, all are equally probable.
1562631
You don't, buying on line carries that risk. Personally, I frequently buy from Amazon and have never had a problem with one of their vendors. The vendor who I purchased my Retinol from and I assume this is how you found me, sent me accurate product. I know I didn't give you anything more to work with, I am sorry. It is tough to trust once burnt, I have had it happen to me and it makes life unnecessarily challenging. Happy 2014!
905024
Yes, I once exposed a screen longer than the recommended time and it was extremely difficult to remove the part that should wash out. Instead of coming out with a forceful spray of water I had to scrub. I believe it's important to stick to the exact time listed for the light source you are using.
1580670
The first one I put on peeled the first day. I had cleaned the screen with eyeglass wipes prior to sticking it but apparently it was contaminated. The second one I wiped with the same cleaner and stuck it and its been on for a couple months with no sign of peeling.