What is Smith Ignitor lens?
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What is Smith Ignitor lens?
Ignitor: A mirror lens layer that is used to reduce eye fatigue.
What does VLT mean?
Visible Light Transmission
Visible Light Transmission and Lens Color The amount of light that reaches your eyes through the lens is called the visible light transmission (VLT). Lighter lens tints have a higher VLT because more light passes through the lens.
Which Smith lenses are for sun?
Green Mirror ChromaPop are lenses with a slightly higher VLT rating of 12%. These lenses also start with a gray base, but have a green mirror finish. This lens tint is ideal for high sun exposure.
What is a Polarchromic lens?
Polarchromic Ignitor comfortably maximises colour and depth perception while reducing glare. This lens is suitable for use all day in high altitudes or open water environments. Anti-Reflective (AR) mirror coating eliminates back glare.
What is a good VLT?
Best Lens Colors & Tints For Partly Sunny/Overcast Days: 25-55% VLT. The mid-VLT range is home to the most adaptable lenses with a broad VLT range usually between 25 – 55%. This category will provide skiers and riders alike with the most flexibility regarding varying conditions.
What VLT percent should I get?
Visible Light Transmission (VLT)
| VLT % | Category | Suitable for… |
|---|---|---|
| 80 – 100% | 0 | For aesthetic, fashion, or comfort purposes or for use during nighttime |
| 43 – 80% | 1 | Weak levels of sunlight |
| 18 – 43% | 2 | Average to low levels of sunlight |
| 8 – 18% | 3 | For use in strong sunlight, including intensified light which is reflected off water or snow |
Is ChromaPop the same as photochromic?
Is ChromaPop™ Photochromic? Short answer: no. ChromaPop™ is a color-enhancing tint technology, while photochromic is a lens functionality.
Are ChromaPop lenses polarized?
“Quite simply, ChromaPop Lenses are the most advanced polarized lenses in the world… By blocking color wave intersections as they pass through the lens, ChromaPop is able to eliminate color confusion, so your brain is recognizing truer color, faster.
What is ChromaPop glass?
ChromaPop Glass is infused with proprietary technology enhancing color, clarity, and visual definition with 100% UVA and UVB protection, ideal for sight or river fishing, deep sea and open waters.
Are all Smiths sunglasses polarized?
Smith Sunglasses Technical Information. Smith Optics offer a wide variety of Polarised, Mirrored and Non-mirrored lenses for their collection of Premium Performance interchangeable sunglasses. Enhance your vision in all light and weather conditions.
What VLT is best for low light?
In sunny weather, goggles with a low VLT offer the most protection and eye comfort; look for lenses with less than 25% VLT. In flat light or on overcast days, you’re going to need a higher VLT; 20-70% VLT will cover the range of conditions you might encounter.
What VLT is best for all conditions?
25-60%
What VLT is best for all conditions? A VLT of 25-60% is the best option if you want to own just one pair of lenses for all conditions, like the Smith Rock Salt/Tanin/Rose Gold lens (36%). For bright, sunny days, you’ll want to look for VLT of 5-20%, like the Smith ChromaPop Sun Platinum Mirror (13%).
What is a good VLT for sunglasses?
Visible Light Transmission Here are some general guidelines for choosing sunglasses based on VLT percentages: 0–19% VLT: Ideal for bright, sunny conditions. 20–40% VLT: Good for all-purpose use. 40+% VLT: Best for overcast and low-light conditions.
