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@bigmcisback2 жыл бұрын
I just got done watching several videos on photochomic lenses as I'm shipping for a pair and I have to say I found yours much more informative and valuable for my purposes. I also really appreciated the fashion tips. You chose some really cool frames to demonstrate as well which I haven't priced yet... Thanks!
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, so glad I was helpful and just reach out if you have more questions!
@donnypiano7379 Жыл бұрын
I find that there are some frames which work well as sunglasses, but don’t look great with clear lenses. The opposite is also true. There is a “sweet spot” where the frames look great either way. I have made the mistake of adding transitions to frames that look great when clear but look rather anemic as sunglasses. This video was very helpful in making me more mindful when selecting frames for transition lenses.
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
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@emmaoneill5792 ай бұрын
Great video about to order my first pair just wondering what you would pair with a transparent grey pair?
@murad010 күн бұрын
Weldon I found you once of the best helper thank you I am new to optics family
@sciencerscientifico3102 жыл бұрын
I've seen photochromic lenses that have a base tint, that is, they don't go completely clear when indoors. I'm surprised more places don't sell them!
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
Yes we do offer those too but you miss out on PhotoFusion which is so much faster to change
@MadonnaIsTheShit2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I'm about to purchase! I am buying a pair of Face a Face glasses with a base tint that are also photochromic. I can't wait!
@Hansola-mahn10 ай бұрын
Wow, this was a great video!
@thespectaclefactory10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@robert15john2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Sound advice to consider before getting another pair of glasses with photochromic lenses. Is there a tint/flash colour combination that’s best for keeping reflections in the lenses to a minimum? Like your thought process and practical demonstration 👍
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
Yes, good question. Amber is the least prominent flash coating colour.
@SarangaVlogs2 ай бұрын
Every video of yours provided lots of helpful information. Brother, I have ordered ClearView DVP + BlueGuard lenses.. but now I wanna go for Photofusin X lenses.. but I alreay gave the order 😢
@johngrath97732 жыл бұрын
Thank you so my Rob. Is Flash fusion similar to Essilor's Style Mirrors? I agree that photochromic lenses should look like proper sunglasses.
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
Yeah very similar but more subtle inside and maybe not quite as mirrored outdoors. Also faster to change. Good question 😀
@airbox10 Жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, I wish you guys were in London. I got a new VAVA WL0027 frame in green and willing to put Photofusion X lenses in Extra Gray without a mirror coating. How much residue colour would be in the clear state, 10% or less would you say? Another question is what base lens would you chose in this case Duravision Platinum or something else? I. mean what are my options? I also have a vintage Savile Row Panto frame in gold with an old prescription and would love to fit them with Photofusion with mirror coating in amber but can't decide on base colour. Is there any residue colour in the clear state of the base on the lens (i.e. brown or green) or just the gold glare of the mirror coating? Thanks!
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Well, many of our clients are in London! It's really not that far. The Extra Grey is about 15% residual tint. Yeah, no noticeable residual colour on the normal PhotoFusion (technically it's 7% but truly not visible) - I would vote for green to contrast against the gold frame and gold coating. We can still fit the lenses for you even if you can't visit btw
@mikes417208 ай бұрын
If you were to pair the Reykjavik Eyes Heimdall in Gunmetal Grey (and blue temples), what Photofusion X and Duravision Flash Mirror would you suggest? Thanks!
@thespectaclefactory8 ай бұрын
Hi, why don't you book a virtual consultation with us and we'll help you choose the best combination for you😊 Visit our website at www.thespectaclefactory.com -haleemah
@audrey_santoso Жыл бұрын
What photochromic lens colour would you pair with a pair of fully transparent crystal glasses? I love your videos, Robert!
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
A fully clear crystal frame is like a blank canvas - you can pair it with anything! However, I would say blue tends to work really well, from experience
@macraghnaill3553Ай бұрын
Considering photochromic glasses have been around for over 50 years i,m surprised more people don't wear them
@jip76 Жыл бұрын
Hi Your video is very helpful thank you. I am going to get a caramel colored frame like the one in the video. You suggest a grey photochromic lens but do you think emerald green can make a nice combination? Thank you again
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
I can't help but feel that's just a bit too much colour, but if you're a more expressive person, why not? I'd suggest a G15 photochromic instead such as Transitions Graphite Green or PhotoFusion Pioneer. That would be a nice pairing. BTW, we could make a pair for you if you wanted. It's something we do for many international clients.
@jip76 Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory Thank you for the answer, my optician advises me the Green from Hoya which tends towards a grey-green type G15 (sensity 2). How do you think? Thanks!
@Yukikondo83942 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert. I recently started watching your videos and i want to know what you think about DITA and Oliver Goldsmith?
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
Both amazing brands IMO
@akahina Жыл бұрын
I have some rose gold frames and want photochromic with flash coating. My instinct is brown with gold flash. Or grey with a red flash maybe?. What would you choose Robert? Many thanks.
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Definitely Sensity Shine Brown from Hoya! It has a rose gold reflective coating - simply beautiful.
@akahina Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory Thank you so much! 🍻
@marcusdesilva8405 Жыл бұрын
I managed to get my hands on a 2863 in the gold frame. I can't decide between a fixed cosmetic tint as a statement piece, and a photochromic lens which I also want to be just a little bit "extra". What tints would you recommend (Zeiss, obviously)?
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Take a look at todays video for lots of info on tints 😉
@marcusdesilva8405 Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory I have already watched it. In fact, I watch many of your videos repeatedly because there's just so much inspiration that I need multiple takes to soak it in! I have ideas, and I even have a spreadsheet to strategize my tints so that I cover all my bases without overlapping too much. I've got a few pairs just standing by because I wanted to have them in my hand to have a look at them directly for a while before committing. The lens are often way more expensive than the frames so some consideration needs to be made :)
@stevesmith866 Жыл бұрын
@@marcusdesilva8405 aren’t you special
@aniruddhadhumal8449 Жыл бұрын
I have transparent white wayfarer frame which tint for photochromatic glass will be ok
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
A clear frame is very versatile, so can go with anything. I'd go quite adventurous to make them really cool, so for example Pioneer (grey/green) + Flash Ruby (we can make these for you if you like)
@igormatovic55852 жыл бұрын
Hey Robert, perfectly timed video as i have an inquiry i hoped you could resolve. I've heard about reykjavik eyes brand from your channel, went ahead and bought a pair and was looking to pair them with photochromic lens. It's Agnar c3 model and was looking to pair them with silver mirror photochromic lens. (was first looking at zeiss as you feature them more, but here where i live essilor is overwhelmingly more featured and available than zeiss brand) I'm genuinely interested about your opinion, as to where this combo is a go, or no-go. Or perhaps something else, you as a professional, think it would be better? Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance regardless. Greetings from Serbia.
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
Hey Igor! Thanks so much and sorry it takes me a while to reply. I get so many comments and get snowed under by them! I haven't had a client from Serbia yet, but I could definitely send you Zeiss lenses for your Agnar if you wanted. Anyway... that's the grey black and gold right? It's quite neutral so would go with most things, but personally, I'd order grey and amber or gold mirror coating to match with the gold on the inside of the frame. The diamond would be my close 2nd choice, but just be careful that diamond or silver could be a little too reflective indoors as it is the most prominent flash coating.
@igormatovic55852 жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory Thank you Robert for taking the time to reply to KZfaq comments. Unfortunately since i had to buy the frames from someone in London (literally nowhere in Serbia can you get a pair of Reykjavik frames) i have to get the lenses from local optician here, since their practice is to sell you either frame or a lens (or both) to do a business with you. But perhaps next time i could bother you for the lenses since what you mention in your videos and what you work with vastly outshadows what they have here to offer. I'm honestly jealous of level of customisation people over there enjoy compared to where I'm at. Again thank you for your input and thoughts. It has been an enjoyment learning and watching your videos. Kind regards.
@sophiazenlizardo46603 ай бұрын
Which one do you like better on Tortoise frame? a Green or Brown lenses? And a transition or straight sunglasses.?
@thespectaclefactory3 ай бұрын
Definitely green, but the utility is completely up to you. You might want to check out Adaptive Sun, and we'd love to make these glasses for you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7KIjbV1qtebfn0.htmlsi=G8IiVuX-mT4Rtomr
@Sjonat716 Жыл бұрын
What color would you pair with a Tom Ford mens frame in dark Havana color? Thanks
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Green is always great with Havana
@Sjonat716 Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory Thanks...
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
No problem
@laughter95 Жыл бұрын
Whenever I see rimless photochromic specs, I'm like man, what are they thinking? The photochromic lenses work well with the majority of frames, except for rimless, which just looks weird when the lens turns dark. Just got photofusion x grey in Trivex on a -2.5 SV Rx on an Etnia frame. First photochromic lenses ever, totally digging the functionality. One bit that took a day or two for me to get used to is that there's a slight yellow residual tint when compared to a non-photochromic lens. But you really can't see it after a bit more wear time.
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
I agree, in most cases rimless glasses and photochromics do not go well together - there are exceptions though, Cartier being a perfect example. I would bet the yellowing you're experiencing is due to the Trivex more than the PhotoFusion.
@laughter95 Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory whoa, interesting. There's a residual yellow due to Trivex?
@laughter95 Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory even in the videos at tradeshows featuring photofusion x, I see that the lens isn't perfectly clear. I wonder what we're both referencing, this residual tint as part of Photofusion X vs. Trivex.
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
@@laughter95 Yep!
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
@@laughter95 Probably the combination of the two elements
@akahina Жыл бұрын
Is it true that plastic photochromic lenses only last a couple of years before they become much less effective?
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
I would say at least 3 years on average, but many people keep them longer than that...
@amitbarai45702 жыл бұрын
I m a student. Photochromatic lenses ok or not? Pls tell me 🙂
@thespectaclefactory2 жыл бұрын
No reason why not!
@jimcummings4712 Жыл бұрын
Where can I get these lenses and frames. M
@jimcummings4712 Жыл бұрын
y eye doctor does not have these.
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
We ship internationally so you could order from us - e-mail hello@thespectaclefactory.com
@mencobagear5874 Жыл бұрын
How about rimless?
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Very hard to pair rimless and photochromic together properly, but it can be done
@sumansamhalder6909 Жыл бұрын
It's all fun and games, but people tend to not spend because they don't understand the technology behind it. Customers are mostly looking for cheapest alternatives.
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Not my customers.
@sumansamhalder6909 Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory Lucky you, Robert.
@CrispPapa Жыл бұрын
This audio is so bad. Cool video
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! I think it's improved more recently?
@CrispPapa Жыл бұрын
@@thespectaclefactory no there is still lots of echo in newer videos but the information does still get across.
@billybobob4409 Жыл бұрын
Photochromic looks cheesy you’re better off wearing sunglasses
@thespectaclefactory Жыл бұрын
Sometimes but not always
@inquisitivenessandcontempl9918 Жыл бұрын
Photochromic is functional and whatever is functional tends to look apt and relevant. With the right kind of frame (in my opinion especially the less chunky one like the Aviators/Navigator type) photochromic may be fitted to look great.