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1/5/2004 12:03:40 PM EDT
At brightness levels beyond appx 1/2 way I am getting a faint but distinct "ghost image" of the reticule appx 1/2" to the right of and overlapping the actual ethical. It increases in brightness as the actual reticule increases.

Also, in comparison with my brother's older EOTech, mine seems slightly more grainy and seems to sparkle somewhat.

My lens appears clean and free from obstructions but I have not tried to buff it or anything...

Has anyone heard of this before? Any ideas?
1/5/2004 12:38:46 PM EDT
[#1]
Common problem. Its astigmatism of your eyes. If you take a picture of it, it will disappear. I notice it with mine as well.
1/5/2004 3:42:19 PM EDT
[#2]
Sheesh. This is up every few weeks. Same thing happened to me: [url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=176220[/url]

There's the usual suggestions: Focus on target NOT the reticle, turn brightness down. But I do have a slight astigmatism, so I wear glasses when using the Computer - it ws amazing how clear the reticle is with my glasses on. Astigmatism really exacerbates the problem, even if you don't have poor vision.

[Edited to make link hot]
1/5/2004 7:02:07 PM EDT
[#3]
Well Hell.

I hear what y'all are saying but my brother sees it, the wifey sees it... But the camera does not... Still trying to capture it because it is there. It really is. I know it is. Right?!

Shit.
1/5/2004 7:39:06 PM EDT
[#4]
LOL  :)

Jack
1/6/2004 12:17:45 AM EDT
[#5]
Haunted Eotech?
1/6/2004 5:57:47 AM EDT
[#6]
You have the unit turned up too high FiveO.

All illuminated reticles will "bloom" if overdriven for conditions.
If you were in bright sunlight, you would not see the bloom.

I see it too, anybody can, but astigmatism does make it worse.

Stop trippin and turn down the brightness
[;D]
1/6/2004 9:48:41 AM EDT
[#7]
The problem is not blooming, though. It is a distinct ghost image of the entire reticule shifted appx 1/2" to the right.

I was able to catch it on the digital but the quality is poor. I'll post it when I get home.
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