I'm reading issues with the light and the focus. How well can I truly expect this to work? I'd rather not jump through hoops if something's defective.
879311
We have had this scope about a year now, we never had issues with the light or focus. It is a great scope!
1642644
I have experienced similar issues with my brand new light. These things are poorly made and do not function well at all. I would not recommend this product to anyone. I consider it a waste of money.
569690
Don't worrie. It will eventually fail before it gets to focus. POS for sure. And given the 4 prong connection, not interchangeable with others
606482
My shots are mostly very sharp, however, occasionally, this lens will just produce a clunker. However, I'm not sure its any worse than with some of the "L" series lenses that I've used, so I put it down to technology failure. I normally would attribute it to me, but there are times when I take a picture in noon daylight, standing still and its out of focus. That's almost impossible if you think about it.
1018793
The way I'm using it (for portraits, the room is not completely dark, and I use flashes), they are ok. I have noticed a very, very minor brightness when the flash was directed at it (i.e. I was trying to make it reflective to see how it reacts), but it was barely noticeable since I was looking for it.
1378434
sorry.i honestly don't know...i've had no problems with my light so far.i got my light in january.
1857138
Once you get it started, you should be fine. I don't have any problems and my eyes are Not great!!
111929
I know I spent alot of time trying to make this light work and it was always intermitten. I finally went to Lowes and bought one that works and I have not had any problems. I have it on my shelve as a reminder.
1614566
It seems like this is par for the course. One of the three lamps never works, the second will work for a while. But then my blue one has been working faultlessly for 18 months. Go figure!
1208276
I thought mine didn't work at all. Had to tap on it pretty hard. Even then, it's not very bright.
1096860
it depends on your lens and how dark the environment is. If you have a 2.8 lens you should be fine. If you have a 5.6 lens and it is dark you may have a hard time focusing manually or automatically.
767371
I have my camera's IS on and the lenses off. I figure that it would do a better job. I have not tried it the other way. It would be an interesting test. I will let you know how it works out.
1039004
I noticed that you have to have proper lighting for the camera to focus. If not you never get the green light to take the picture. Outside of that may just be a dirty lense.
1950333
I have 2 units. The old ones' range is about 45% to 90% and the new ones' range is about 30% to 65% As long as there's a range on both ends of the lever travel where the brightness does not change, you are getting the full range and it's OK. My major concern is that my new one does not focus as well. The dark spot in the center of the flood is darker and there is a ring around the spot on the distance beam. However these are the most useful lamps I own. The battery contacts are gold plated. Battery life is good and the output is amazing.
824109
It will work fine under regular circumstances, to the best of my knowledge. Unless you work with studio strobes, like me. Then there are problems. So it's just gathering dust on my shelf...
659299
Trust the box. There are focusing motors in bodies and lenses that differ so I would go by what the box says. Too bad because it is a good lens.
436856
Thanks here too. Pulled on the lens. Worked first time, then got another error next on/off. Tried a few more times. So far so good now.