Due to the evolution of snow goggles lenses in recent years, lenses with functions not found in normal lenses have appeared.Among them, contrast lenses are attracting attention as they are released by each goggles brand.We will explore the characteristics of 11 types of SMITH OPTICS "ChromaPop" lenses, which are particularly focused on this contrast lens.
First of all, what is a contrast lens?
A lens that widens the difference between the light and darkness of the scenery seen through the lens and creates a clear field of view is called a contrast lens.
In the first place, contrast is the "difference between light and dark".The higher the contrast, the greater the difference between light and dark, and the bright and dark areas become clearer.However, because there are fewer intermediate colors, too high contrast can cause flickering vision and eye fatigue.On the other hand, if the contrast is low, the difference between light and dark will be small and the number of intermediate colors will increase, making it difficult to distinguish between bright and dark areas, resulting in a difficult-to-see view.
What are the characteristics of "looks natural" chroma pop?
The higher the contrast, the easier it is to see the shadows on the snow surface, ensuring a clear view.In general, the technique of darkening the color of the lens is often used to increase the contrast, but the darker the color of the lens, the more easily the eyes get tired.However, SMITH's Chromapop does not focus solely on increasing contrast, but also adjusts the light with an emphasis on making the colors look vivid and natural.The best feature is that the field of view looking into the lens is clear and close to natural color, and the eyes do not get tired even if you wear it all day long.
Types of chroma pop lenses
Chroma pop lenses with 11 different colors this winter.It is divided into three categories, SUN, EVERYDAY, and STORM, according to the corresponding weather.In addition, a total of 3 types are available, including 4 types of SUN, 5 types of EVERYDAY, and 2 types of STORM, which have different outer lens colors and visible light transmittance (VLT).
◆ ChromaPop SUN (4 types)
Base lens: Gray.Multi-layer mirror coat adopted
Suitable weather: from light cloudy to cloudless glare
VTL: 9% -16%
◆ ChromaPop EVERYDAY (5 types)
Base lens: brown and rose
Suitable weather: fairly wide range from cloudy to sunny
VTL: 23% -36%
◆ ChromaPop STORM (2 types)
Base lens: rose and yellow.Uses a thin sensor mirror coat
Suitable weather: From dim light to snowfall.Lens for stormy weather
VTL: 50% -65%
Tips for choosing a lens
(1) Check the color that suits your eyes by actually looking through the lens.
It seems obvious, but the most important point.Since each person's eyes have different tastes in how they look, the lens color that others find good is not always the best for them.Even within the same range (SUN, EVERYDAY, STORM), the colors are slightly different, so check the colors that are easy to see and the colors that are difficult to see, and choose the lens that suits your eyes.
(2) Note that the lens name and the actual color of the field of view may differ.
The lens name is the same as the color of the outer lens.In other words, the lens name is the color when viewed from the outside and may differ from the actual color of the field of view.If you buy only by name, it may not be the lens color you want, so let's actually look into the lens and check the color
(3) Check which lens is set for your favorite frame
Most models of SMITH are equipped with chroma pop lenses as standard equipment this term.Some models have spare lenses and chroma pop lenses, so check which color lens is set for your favorite frame.
SMITH Chroma Pop Lens Setting Model
◆ Models with chroma pop lenses for both main and spare lenses
I / O,I / O7,I / OX,I / OS,Squad XL
◆ Models with a chroma pop lens set as the main lens (spare lens is a standard lens)
Squad,Riot
◆ Models with a chroma pop lens set as the main lens (1 lens set)
Vice,Prophecy OTG,Showcase OTG
Among SMITH riders, STORM ROSE FLASH and EVERYDAY RED MIRROR are said to have a good reputation in Hokkaido, where there is a lot of snowfall.Find the lens that suits your eyes to find out which of these 11 types is the easiest to see.
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