don't confuse you facts, eh doony?
according to Lehmans ...
http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...D=476&itemType
=PRODUCT&iMainCat=669&iSubCat=683&iProductID=476
... it is 2.8 candle power.
I seem to remember that is equvilent to about a 7 watt electric light
bulb.
Don't believe everything you read.... and what's the
matter........getting a bit old?
I understand 'older' people need more light for reading as they age.