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Old 01-04-2009 | 08:12 AM
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Does a sunshade affect a scopes ability to gather light in low light conditions?
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Old 01-04-2009 | 09:32 AM
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I would think it would. Not sure.
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Old 01-04-2009 | 11:22 AM
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Yes! It basically moves the lens back down the tube to "shade" it. So, in low light conditions, it will likewise not be able to gather as much available light!

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