Do you leave this on all the time or only put it on when it's really sunny outside?
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I only use it when I want to subdue reflections in something, or make the sky bluer and clouds pop out. Otherwise, the reduced amount of light is annoying.
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Alex, I leave mine on to because it helps protect the lens. It also helps me learn to make adjustments with light. This weekend I'm planning to test full sun photography with and without it. I'll let you know my results.
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I tried both ways. I purchased it for a trip to the Antarctic last winter on the snow and ice and it worked marvelously. I love the fact that the ring rotates with varying degrees of polarizing.
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Hi Alex, I always leave it on. The clarity of the Kaesmann doesn't seem to degrade the lens at all and the polarizing effect only works when needed.
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Alex, I actually shoot with it a lot outdoors as it cuts any glare and deepens contrast. Great filter!
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Unfortunately mine is under an awning so I don't have to worry. I think I would try putting a towel on top on the days that it is going to be very sunny.
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If you need it to be on all the time, then do it, but it's best if you don't use it, turn it off and you may save some power... this just personal opinion. I always turned my off and if I need it, I'll turn it on.
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I keep it on in the mornings while at work. If it is dark outside, I immediately turn it on. You only need 30 min per day. I keep it about 3 feet away from me in the corner of my eye. It doesn't interfere with my vision at all. The bulbs are fluorescent, and I'm on my second season now with it. It really and truly does work, will give you more energy waking up and knock the blues away through the day. Warning! Don't use it at night as it may keep you awake.
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No, I leave it on all of the time. even if the equipment if off, I leave it on to do its job (prevent line spikes etc.),
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I generally put it on at night, but it is virtually invisible so I can put it on anytime. I am so pleased with the results.
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I rinse mine out about once a week and put it in the sun for a few hours. Keeps it great.
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Sporty has the right answer. It will not stay on all night. It operates automatically from dawn to dusk but has only three settings for "on" time. It won't come on automatically in the daytime, except when set to the test mode.
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Not sure if you are putting it in full sun. Mine is in partial shade. So always nice, not too hot.
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You have to follow the instruction on which direction to place the panel, I think it said southwest. If you do that and it's sunny all day, then you should have light through the night. But if it's cloudy or it rained the whole day, the light will only stay on for a short time. In most part, this light is pretty good. I have 4 of these lights around my house.
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I live in FL and it's just as hot here! In the summer, If I'm going to park in the sun all day, I just remove the suction cup holder and place it in the tray out of the sun. It's always on when I'm driving though and it's never fallen off after a 8 hour drive.
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I live in Oklahoma where it is very hot and mine is doing very well. I do keep it in the shade. I was told not to let it be in the sun.
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Hello This is a great light and stays on for up to 12 hours after a very sunny day. It turns on at night, right at sundown. You could add a switch in series where the light sensor is and bypass the night sensor. But on a cloudy day the light will not last nearly as long of course.
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No, I have never had it come off even in summer heat and humidity. I really like it; just don't put too much.
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Not at all. I keep it in with the top up or down. Piece of advice... Easier to install if the removable door frames are removed first (very easy).... Great for bright sun scorcher days
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I don't think leaving it attached 24/7 would hurt it any. The way I have mine set up I do have take it off because the power cord runs over a walkway but I don't think leaving it on all the time would be a bad thing ...just read the instructions carefully but I didn't see anything about that .awesome light
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It's solar powered only so does not need to be turned off. I guess you could turn it off by putting the cover on.