Often when I am next to a light source (barrel, streetlamp, etc) and I have my pipboy light turned on, depending on my camera angle (that seems to be a random ocurrence), the ground around me or remain dark, iluminating only objects around it, or it become iluminated untill I turn around and face something else, thus becoming not lightened again.

I didn't noticed it in Fallout 3 (with all patches), nor in New Vegas before the first patches. Now I would like to know if it's a known issue, if other people are having this and if there's any workaround to solve this.

Thanks in advance.

Your using a un-supported feature which is being able to zoom out, It works fine zoomed in.

Not a bug because its not supported.

i have the same issue. (first person)

The light doesnt light the path so-to-speak. If there isnt any rocks, walls, trash cans, etc the light is useless.

Basically it seems that it doesnt light the ground.

Thats odd then you might want to check your graphic cards / Detail, I think if your below medium in graphics you won't see it unless a object is near.

Try getting the pip-boy 3billion.
"The Pimp-Boy 3 Billion can be obtained from Mick, the arms dealer located in Freeside at Mick & Ralph's. In order to get this item you must first inquire as to why the Omertas stopped buying arms from them. You can find the Omertas in the Gomorrah Casino in New Vegas. When you speak to the Omertas during their quest be sure to ask about why they no longer buy arms from Mick & Ralph's. Get them to continue to buy arms from them and return to their shop. Even if you kill the Omertas you can still get the Pimp-Boy 3 Billion. Mick will comment about the death of the Omertas but you will still have the option to tell him they will buy from him again. You will then obtain the Pimp-Boy 3 Billion. You can switch back to the regular Pip-Boy by simply asking Mick to switch it back and you can switch back to the Pimp-Boy again the same way."

I get that too. Quite annoying. High setting, Geforce 9600GT with latest driver.

I've gotten that, too. It's happened around the Prospector's Saloon in Goodsprings, only around the barrels and wagons near the front entrance.

didnt know about the 3billion. lol

yea, i got a good card. gtx275 with the graphics cranked up.