Has anybody had problems with this laser loosing brightness in the cold?
1697711
Green lasers are known to work much less well in cold than red. Just google it for the science. Green is more visible under most conditions but once you get below 45 degrees Fahrenheit you want red
1697712
Yes I have noticed about the same problems from my barska green laser also I thought maby the battery was getting weak. But that was not the problem I checked it with a volt meter is ok so
1697713
Yes it does. Also, it does hold zero worth a darn. It shuts off, if you can even get it on long enough to set target. Customer service did not respond after multiple attempts to contact them. Other than that it is trash.
1697714
Have not used it in the cold. But then cold to someone from CA is different than someone from Alaska!!! How cold are you referring to?
2173236
i have mine for almost a year now. the only problem i have had is it would freeze until the battery dies out
1138689
Yes it is. However, Many people, myself included, have had the laser go dim after some months/years requiring replacement.
1524219
It is quite cold. Works best if your camera has manual white balance or color/tint settings. You could also use acetates over the lights to warm them up.
358941
We had the same problem with Sunbeam. After two that only lasted one winter each, we decided to try this one instead. We have only had it for a few months but we use it every night and haven't had any problems at all. We love it.
682031
At night, I have played with the laser up to a mile away, but, in the daylight it is extremely weak, 20' max. If I were going to buy one now I would get the green laser.
1432319
Being that cold is most likely going to affect the z-wave performance. No mention of operating temperatures in the package that I can find.
1960398
I have had it for a bit more than a year now. The camera works great still. However, it wasnt all that great in the winter in Northern NY. This is mostly due to the construction of the rear of my car. There is a nice shelf below the licence plate for the snow to pile up on. Anytime more than 6" fell, the camera would become immersed in snow. After removing the snow, the camera didnt have a good picture for 30 mins or so. The finish hasnt seemed to fade anywhere except where I snugged up on the bolts. If you never move the bolts, you wouldnt notice it.
1031103
Anything over 5000k will start to decrease in brightness, especially in rain/fog/snow. My 5000k's cut right through all of it
593656
I have not had any problems with mine. I would rate the unit as a " C " but if you are looking for mainly the visible light factor, I have switched to using my Voidhawk mini raptor for $35.00 plus the battery, charger, and weapons mount for half what I paid for this unit. Just my two cents.- Mike
1666341
QVC has a great laser based unit. But it does not move to give the snowfall effect. It is about $30.00 more. I use both on my home and it looks great. If you do this you will be crowned Christmas King of your neighborhood. Lol
287476
I haven't had any difficulty using it in sunlight. I haven't taken it to snow or the beach yet though. However, since I haven't noticed an issue or even thought twice about it, I don't anticipate any problems. I haven't even turned up the LCD brightness all the way (no need)!
2138201
Great if you keep the battery warm. In the current 0F weather it's visible, but dim. Anything above about 25F seems to be best. Using it in the fall it was very bright even in full sunshine. Be careful it to point the scope towards the sun, even with the cover on.
520872
The low winter sun seems to be shortening the daily light life span. I hope it will return to normal after the winter. I have about 6 mos. on it thus far and until now was satisfied with the light's performance.
836316
The light for ice starts blinking when the outside sensor drops to 35/35 degrees. The light blinks once every five seconds. How bright is appears would be subject to its environment. Are you in a well lighted room?, and what is the viewing angle? If this would be within one foot of you and about at eye level, then you may get annoyed. I myself do not consider the light very bright, and it may change depending on the freshness of your batteries. As you can see, the information you are seeking, can be considered in with a lot of variables.
542510
I have not. However, I am impressed with the wide fill of the light. It's hard to tell in the city, but it doesn't appear to have a significant hot spot that would cause problems for mountain biking. So far I'm really impressed -- great build quality, great settings, etc.
515793
No! I've had my light a couple of years and this problem has never happened. I use it for an hour every night to take care of the animals. Make sure that you don't overcharge it. I charge mine in my car so that I can hear when the charge is completed.