Re: [MBZ] lights (was: Re: Funny boo boo among MB owners)
i don't find it difficult to look at the road instead of oncoming lights,... why would it be difficult? it's not like my eyes are drawn to overly bright lights. Glare isn't just from things that you're looking directly at. I pass plenty of cars that are no problem whatsoever, and plenty more where I have to practically close my eyes to avoid losing my night vision. interesting is that most of the ads i see for them have those lamps completely disabled. apparently the advertising agency doesn't like the way they look on camera?!) Maybe there's too much contrast-reducing glare for the camera lens? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] lights (was: Re: Funny boo boo among MB owners)
More likely the UV output does really strange things to the film or CCD sensors. I don't suppose a bright halo around the headlamps and multiple images of the diaphram would enhance the quality of the picture! I wish I could just look away from the xenons and be fine. Problem is, I have to close my eyes... Peter
Re: [MBZ] lights (was: Re: Funny boo boo among MB owners)
Jim Cathey wrote: i don't find it difficult to look at the road instead of oncoming lights,... why would it be difficult? it's not like my eyes are drawn to overly bright lights. Glare isn't just from things that you're looking directly at. I pass plenty of cars that are no problem whatsoever, and plenty more where I have to practically close my eyes to avoid losing my night vision. i gotta' say, even with all the crappy lights i encounter on the highways around here, i honestly don't see the problems you're talking about to the severity you describe. i also don't expect or count on night vision when driving at night; that's what *my* headlights are for. interesting is that most of the ads i see for them have those lamps completely disabled. apparently the advertising agency doesn't like the way they look on camera?!) Maybe there's too much contrast-reducing glare for the camera lens? it's possible they don't like the way they 'flare' on camera, but more likely, they just don't *look* stylish. there's ways to deal with the photography problems they might run into if they *wanted* to. cheers! e
Re: [MBZ] lights (was: Re: Funny boo boo among MB owners)
The other day I was sitting in traffic and noticed the difference in beam patterns. My 124 Euro lights make a very nice sharp cutoff but the DOT lights are this horrible smear of light. Very big difference. It's enlightening when you can do a side by side comparison like thatno pun intended Also, ast night driving back in to town it was foggy.people had their fogs on but now 90% of their lights weren't bothering me. The fog was dulling their lights enough to make them bearable. Unfortunately, big ugly Ford and Chrysler trucks still were aimed too high. Jeff Zedic Toronto
