Will this unit work in full daylight, or is the contrast necessary to see the sight?
577578
You need contrast. Using it right out in direct sunlight like a red dot gun sight does not work very well. The unit has to be a shaded area and what you are viewing needs to be in a dark area.
577579
As long as the sun isn't directly on it you should be able to see the rings inside which is how the device works. If you are using a filter and aiming for the sun you wouldn't want to look through this or any other type of finder as they normally don't have a filter. Obviously they were invented for night use but for certain applications you could use this in daylight.
577580
You can see the projected image in twilight and cloudy days but full sunlight I would say no. I have never used this during the daylight but during twilight when setting up for astronomy it is difficult to see the projected image depending on where the sun is in relation to the telrad and the level I have the unit set.
577581
Broad daylight, i.e. full sun, if the unit is shaded it is possible to make out the reticle, but it won't be easy. Once the sun gets near the horizon, no problem.
430170
The display can be seen in sunlight (not direct sunlight) but it should be mounted so it gets some shade from the glare.
147881
Depends on the time of day and where you are standing. I believe it will reflect which ever light source is greater. So during the day, the sunight will reflect off of the film, giving that sense of privacy on the inside but still allowing you to see outside. However during the night it's the opposite, when the interior lights are on, you wont be able to see anything outside, but everything is visible inside your home.
1264702
It shouldnt be a problem. If you can tell night from day where the sensor is mounted, it should work fine. Just make sure the sensor is pointed in the direction of the open daylight area.
259590
By coincidence, I have morning sunlight facing the monitor at an angle through my kitchen wiindow right now as I type this, and I can see it just fine. However, you do need to be aware that direct sunlight is not any monitor's friend. If you can, always try to position a monitor away from a window. Even the best of them will have their spots where glare can distract you.
430168
I have no trouble seeing the display in the daylight. I put one of these on my generator and my sons Honda 90 about 6 years ago and still going strong.
520932
No. The light does not work well and the display can barely be seen in natural daylight. I can not recommend this product and would not buy it again.
166657
With a fresh battery, it's fine in normal daylight. Switching colors to contrast with the background is helpful in bright ambient light.
1189294
Definitely reflections from the light when turned on is triggering the sensor to go off. Example, if the light is under the eves of the roof or under an over hanging, the light will reflect off of that and sense daylight and go off. Point the sensor away from reflective light/towards the sky and it will work. Thanks. Sonny.
1624201
Unfortunately yes. On a sunny day, my living room floods with sunlight and tough to see screen clearly with reflections. At night, it is much better with ambient lamps for lighting.
1499331
I have never noticed the lights being activated by motion in the daylight. Bob
1734997
In daylight if you are not too far away it seems to work fine. Direct sunlight is another story, not bright enough to overcome that. But seems to work pretty well to around 100'.
925454
I can't recall ever being in a situation where bright sunlight made it difficult to see the display. I'm sure it could happen, but so far, I'm very happy with it.
1696933
I can't answer that question right now. I do know that my unit is dark and does not emit any disturbing display light whatsoever.
1951970
Display in daylight is excellent. It's a good unit. My only problem was security with unit and exposed cable to plug-in. But, it works great, right out of the box.
1635912
This seems odd, as I use mine in broad daylight at 50%. Have you checked the display settings? Go to Tools, then Settings, then Display. Do you have the time set up? Need to ensure you are set for daytime.
291922
This monitor has a matte finish on the screen, so the glare is minimal, even in very bright conditions. However, as with all monitors, it's best to not have a bright light source directly behind it, particularly the sun. I use this in a room that gets really bright afternoon sun, and the screen shows just fine. The wall on which this monitor is located is perpendicular to the wall with the window, so the sun does not actually hit the screen. For your use, this monitor will be more than sufficient.