What should I see in the mirror when adjusted correctly? I have been unable to see things directly behind me that are far off.
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Hi Cisbrane. My mirror is attached to right temple of my glasses as I ride on the left side of the road (I'm in Singapore). The mirror is adjusted so that I can see the lane on my right. To see what is behind me, I would turn my head to "1 o'clock" and I would be able to see behind me. If you are in the US, attach the mirror to your left temple and adjusted to see the lane on your left. Turn your head to your left about "11 o'clock" and you should be able to see behind you.
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I adjust the mirror so, that i can see a small part of my ear But anyway it needs some practice untill you can see anything because your head movement and also your eyes neeed time to learn how to move and how to adjust
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I have used a similar mirror for 20 years. Place the mirror on your eyeglass temple. Place your index finger straight into your ear canal. Adjust the mirror to place the big knuckle (MCP) of your index finger in the center of the mirror. That will give you a practical view of the road behind you that you can scan with a slight movement of the head.
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G'day Cisbrane, I agree with James Moy. It takes practice, but when you get it right, you can see behind you on both sides by moving your head slightly from side to side or up and down. Start by assuming a riding stance and turn the mirror until you can just see the side of your head or the edge of your shoulder. Then turn around and choose a target object in a position you would like to be able to see. Face front again and move your head a little until you can focus on your target. This way you can fine tune the position of the mirror until it covers the area you want to see. At first you may find it easier to focus if you close the eye that is on the opposite side to the mirror. G'day Cisbrane, I agree with James Moy. It takes practice, but when you get it right, you can see behind you on both sides by moving your head slightly from side to side or up and down. Start by assuming a riding stance and turn the mirror until you can just see the side of your head or the edge of your shoulder. Then turn around and choose a target object in a position you would like to be able to see. Face front again and move your head a little until you can focus on your target. This way you can fine tune the position of the mirror until it covers the area you want to see. At first you... » Read More G'day Cisbrane, I agree with James Moy. It takes practice, but when you get it right, you can see behind you on both sides by moving your head slightly from side to side or up and down. Start by assuming a riding stance and turn the mirror until you can just see the side of your head or the edge of your shoulder. Then turn around and choose a target object in a position you would like to be able to see. Face front again and move your head a little until you can focus on your target. This way you can fine tune the position of the mirror until it covers the area you want to see. At first you may find it easier to focus if you close the eye that is on the opposite side to the mirror. « Show Less
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I have no problem with this one after I need adjusted forward or bend back or .. I think it is best.. I misplaced my Bike Peddler.. it is similiar .. I love it.. but problem with my left blind still challeage for me to figure exactly where I have to figure out before make turn left or right on side. Honesty I have no complaint about this
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Set it up initially so you just see the tip of your ear and the top of your shoulder, then make slight adjustments as needed from there. Biggest issue is not the adjustment, but getting used to checking the mirror. Once you get used to it after a few rides you'll never want to ride without it - simply the best mirror out there for a bike.
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I adjust the mirror so, that i can see a small part of my earBut anyway it needs some practice untill you can see anythingbecause your head movement and also your eyes neeed time to learn how to move and how to adjust
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I don't care about the technical details. I just love the mirror. It does the trick for me. I have a much broader view and hardly and hardly a blind spot any more.
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Check your eye relief and your alignment but if that doesn't clear up the blur you might have to send it back
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It is not very balanced. My mirror is slightly flipping too. I had to choose retrofracted position.
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Its not completely clear but you would be able to see it still. The back is blurred a little bit. I would keep looking for a different one if I were you.
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I've used my mirrors several times and never had this problem. I just tested one and the finding is that it's an optical illusion. When you first look into the magnified side it is so magnified that one can not see any thing. Then when you start "focusing" it does momentarily appear to be upside down. However, when you bring your face up close and truly focus using the magnification all is correct. Not upside down at all. So maybe experiment a little on getting it into focus and I believe you will be happy with the results. Good luck.Betty
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I use it for the back of my head only. I would guess by moving the mirror enough you could see a little of your shoulders, but would not purchase the mirror if you wanted it primarily to see your back.
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Sorry for the defect, take it back to the store & get it replaced, if not contact the company direct. My mirror does not have such an issue.
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The reflection looked ok with mine. The mirror is real glass mounted on solid wood panel so there is no distortion.
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You can not see the mirrored sides and it looks more like a mirror, I love it !!
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You will see a reflection, but not as clearly as if the mirrored front were flat. I probably wouldn't do a mirrored piece if the toilet is directly opposite, though, unless the mirror were the mottled, antique-y type.
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The whole surface of the mirror is reflective when the camera is off,, when activating the camera the image shows through the center,, great product!! I am very satisfied...
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Yes, I can see my entire face. Even with getting close to the mirror to get rid of distortion, I can only see my entire face, very little of my hair. This makes it a very good mirror for applying make-up, tweezing brows, checking wrinkles (it is amazing how many more wrinkles I have in this mirror, it is probably defective). The other side (not the 8x) is better for an overall make-up check or using it to with another mirror to check the backside because you can get a little farther from it and see more (less detail, more area)
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This is an issue for me too. Having had the mirror for quite a while now, I have gotten used to positioning it so that if I turn my head slightly to the left (I have the mirror positioned on the left of my helmet), I can see past my shoulder. My problem now is that the adhesive is starting to wear off.
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Mirror just clips on....takes just a few seconds. Takes a little longer to adjust the mirror so it gives you the view you want. If the mirror is centered, you will see too much of your own head, so it works best on viewing from the right side.
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It appears that you must already know the answer. I have one and it is limited in it's vision spectrum. I find a simple small round mirror is better.
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This is not my experience. My mirror is fabulous. I see no distortion on the "sides". Granted, with 15x magnification, you cannot look at the mirror from a distance. You have to be up close. I bought two of these mirrors. One for my Mother and one for myself. No regrets...would most definitely buy it again.