How focused is this light? How far can you typically see in detail (like identify a dog vs. a coyote type detail) with it at night?
1846519
Probably...I can't really say how far the throw is, but there is a very bright center spot. I would say that for its overall lumens, it probably will spot things farther than other lights of similar power.
1846520
Light is very bright and it has a dimmer too also it might be the brightest and the smallest light you will find and a great price!!
1846521
The center of the beam is brighter and the outer portion is a bit dimmer than the center. It's pretty powerful at its highest setting though. You can see clearly and be able to identify things without a problem. For about $50 this little light is pretty amazing! And only runs on one double A battery which is great. It's the most common battery out there!
1846522
I use the flash light to see under houses and in dark places in houses as my job requires. Under a house I can usually see straight to about 10-30 feet with out issue. The light is not very focused and will eat normal batteries very quickly. Out side to ID animals might require a stronger light. This light I found to be more affective in close range and very dark conditions.
1892051
I bought the light and it is plenty bright. I think the true output is 520.The spot is very tight ans so using it to walk the dog is iffy. I added a removable diffuser to the lense. Another poing is that to turn it on you turn a knob. (Not what you expect).
582033
This light is bright but I point it down, 10-12feet in front of me. No car has flashed their lights at me so it must ne okay. It projects a white light in the center about four feet. The radius of light is enough even outside of the four feet. I've only used it twice at night and so far I like it.
1351556
I installed this light about one month ago. It definitely focuses very widely. Most likely not as well as any globe light since that is a 360° focus but this one does very well. Even 180° out it's still provides decent light. It lights up my entire backyard and it is a very deep and wide yard. My only concern with this light is that it does seem to have a cheap housing as others have reviewed. If you're going to hang it make sure it is under something or you waterproof it somehow. Other than that, I am very happy with it!
386980
It's good for fairly close up, but won't show much past pistol shot. I tried it out of a deer blind and could see at 30 ft or so. It would be a waste on a rifle.
2242121
I had one on the corner of my house pointing down my driveway. Driveway is approx 80' long. No problem recognizing anyone during the daytime even at the end of the driveway at the street. But, nighttime would be a real challenge on anything further than 25'. You might be able to "see" a person further than 25', but being able to discern who the person is would be the problem.
1537684
I've gone out at night with it and I can see the green dot as far as I am able to see due to obstructions in the area. I guess it was about 200 yards. Of course the dot is easier to see if you're not in direct sunlight but you are still able to pick it up looking through the scope.
354958
Its quite a wide angle..not sure what degree. But if u want to use this at night. Get one with more inferred
1965555
Its more of a area of light affect instead of just a beam of concentrated light. I can see about 30 - 40 feet when in darkness with this light. I am still very happy with this light. Still on the same set of batteries with it as well.
494182
You can lower the intensity of the beam, and strobe it if that's what you mean. That's about all the functions. I use across 3 acres at night to find my dogs and at work on night shift.
103005
Everything seems smaller after it's focused in and the only sights that work with it are laser sights. You can probably see a coyote at 100 yards but but small animals like rabbit at around 30. I took it off my AR 15 and put it on my pellet rifle. I would suggest spending the extra money for the better model.
857696
Laser is bright. Direct lights slightly for max. performance away from work area if possible. I haven't noticed the laser dim in distance. Still just as bright, but the further you get to project your line, the blurrier it gets. Probably 25-30 feet and laser tends to not be as sharp.
1905090
I am not sure. I am both far and near sighted and used it on a recent trip to read regional road maps with small type. The light was very useful at night especially since many of the roads (we got lost on ) did not have streetlights.
1359207
It will illuminate out to 100 yards. I'm not sure about 200 though. And as far as identifying a coyote, I would say that 100 yards would probably be possible, but pushing it for a gen 1 scope. If you end up purchasing one of these, check and see if they have one available in the warehouse deals section of amazon. Some pretty good bargains can be had there from time to time. I snatched up a gen 3 armasight scope for 70% off not too long ago!!
1177428
It is a small and effective light- the bulb is not that large- about 2 inches in diameter. I had it a ground level shining up on a pumpkin about 3.5 feet away and it illuminated well at night (not bright like in a spot-light but well lit.)
1730864
I am amazed how clear and sharp the photos are at a distance of 100' plus during day light hours. At night it's a different story. The subject has to be fairly near to get a good picture. I would guess between 25 to 50 feet.
777997
Like the previous response, it's between a spot & floodlight. The beam angle is about 30 degrees either side of center and is very bright. In the dark it will clearly light up the house at the west end of my field over 1500 feet away when it is on high. It almost turns night into day. You will not be disappointed.