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Light transmission isn’t one dimensional. Multiple factors play into this important, but often misunderstood attribute of an optic. Rob Morell (Vortex® New Product Development) joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to shed some light on this subject.

00:00 - Intro

1:38 - What is Light Transmission

5:29 - Light Transmission Factors

7:25 - Exit Pupil

11:44 - "Good Glass"

17:05 - Technology Advancements

18:49 - Lens Coatings

23:00 - Twilight Factor

25:11 - Glass Density

28:30 - The Eye and Low Light

33:26 - Large Objective

40:51 - Closing Thoughts

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