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#53638 02/12/10 07:10 PM
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I am looking to buy round wing mirrors. Can anyone recommend why I should buy convex over plain mirrors, are there any advantages or disadvantages?


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For a given size of mirror, convex offers a wider field of view but at a reduced resolution and distorted depth perception. You basically see less of more. Hence "objects in mirror are closer than they appear"

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I have John Taylor's mirrors, www.morganhoods.com, as in Miscellany. They have superb clarity, not overly convex and give a much better view than the standard flat ones. I've not noticed any visual 'magnifying' effects either.
His latest 'ad' doesn't mention mirrors any more and I know he did a trial run of them and has recently re-located. Worth contacting him though. I think they were £23 plus p&p.
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Librand´s offer is what I rely to - perfect visibilty (i did have the round/convev works mirrors before) & clean look (due to very thin frame around the glasses)


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