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Jan 10 2011
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Tags: 3D, Oakley, OAKLEY 3D GASCAN Oakley 3D Gascan Glasses Review
Oakley announced the release of the world’s first optically correct 3D glasses, OAKLEY 3D GASCAN. Utilizing the company’s proprietary HDO-3D technologies, these premium glasses are engineered for unrivaled 3D performance, superior visual clarity and signature Oakley comfort. OAKLEY 3D GASCAN will both complement and optimize the technology used in the majority of 3D movie theaters around the world.
“This is a landmark moment in 3D entertainment,” said Oakley CEO Colin Baden. “We began with a single goal: to set the standard for optical performance in 3D. No one has ever engineered optically correct 3D glasses. We collaborated with industry partners and utilized the DreamWorks facility for testing. For OAKLEY 3D GASCAN, we achieved unparalleled visual clarity while extending the wearer’s peripheral viewing angle and providing truer alignment of 3D images. This is a technological breakthrough that sets a new standard for 3D,” Baden concluded.
It should be noted that “optically correct” does not refer to prescription correction. Conven¬tional non-prescription lenses that are designed and manufactured with inferior technologies may cause visual distortion due to deficiencies including refractive power, optical astigmatism and prismatic power. A variant of the company’s High Definition Optics (HDO), Oakley HDO-3D technology addresses these deficiencies, allowing the company to offer the first optically correct 3D glasses on Earth.
With HDO-3D, Oakley 3D lenses virtually eliminate the ghosting or “crosstalk” between images that reach each eye from one moment to the next, a potential problem with inferior 3D glasses. Lens curvature is another issue with conventional 3D glasses. Greater curvature around the eyes provides a wider field of view, but without highly precise optics, even a mild curve can cause visual distortion. Oakley technology maintains optical clarity so the wearer can enjoy a wide field of sharp vision. The curvature of Oakley 3D lenses has the added benefit of minimizing distractive glare.
OAKLEY 3D GASCAN is designed with a proprietary Three-Point Fit to retain the lenses in precise optical alignment. The fit optimizes comfort by eliminating the unbalanced pressure points common with ordinary frames. Oakley’s durable yet lightweight frame makes contact only at the sides of the head and bridge of the nose, and it does not hook the ears like conventional frames made with curved earstems.
Oakley 3D lenses were developed to deliver a prime entertainment experience in cinemas that utilize passive polarization, the technology found in most 3D theaters. Oakley is also pursuing partnerships with manufacturers of home 3D systems that utilize passive polarization technology. This will allow consumers to use the same glasses for home and cinema 3D entertainment.
Oakley 3D glasses are optimized for indoor cinema application and are not intended for outdoor use. Due to their transmission profile (light and UV), glasses utilizing 3D polarization technology are not ideal for normal daily outdoor use and will not provide the same level of protection as sunglasses
Review
Let me start off by say by far these are one of best if not the best 3D glasses I’ve ever used, they are extremely light  and comfortable to wear especially when using them for long periods on time. i wanted to give them a real test and decided to go back and watch Tron:Legacy again, during the movie i switched off between the Oakleys and the standard 3D glasses that the theaters give you and there was a huge difference the picture was way sharper and clearer when i had the Oakleys on.
The Oakley glasses  just felt better wearing them, then the standard 3D glasses that usually fit lose on your head cause you to be adjusting them constantly which is  a  huge plus when your gaming for hours and want to play in 3D.
Also to note that the over all construction of the glasses is just on par with Oakley’s other great products,lunettes ray ban wayfarer, no cheap flimsy feel to them, your getting your money’s worth, As usual with Oakley they come in a nice travel pouch and come in another color white and the Tron limited edition Glasses.
These are the must get high end 3D Glasses that are up there I highly recommend them to anyone whos looking for a pair of high end 3D glasses.

OAKLEY 3D GASCAN will be released this month in two optional frame finishes: Polished Black and Polished White. The new 3D glasses will be available for U.S. $120 at select Sunglass Hut locations, Oakley Stores, Oakley.com and Zappos.com.


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